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Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
WCF5 Carnera vs Maia
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Graham scores with a takedown into The Thrill's guard.
The Thrill keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
The Thrill is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The Thrill looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Graham looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The Thrill keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham pushes down on The Thrill's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
The Thrill blocking the ground and pound attempt from Graham .
Still in half guard, Graham seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Graham wants to work for an arm triangle but The Thrill is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Graham is looking for a kimura but The Thrill is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Graham to get the leverage.
Graham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Graham is keen to just control but The Thrill is a slippery customer.
Graham is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The Thrill is looking to get to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Graham wants to finish this one by submission but The Thrill is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Graham .
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Thrill can do anything to dispel that myth.
The Thrill is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Graham connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Graham scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The Thrill tries to hold on but Graham postures up.
Graham has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of The Thrill's face.
Graham is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3##SUB#
Graham has control of The Thrill's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and The Thrill regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Graham in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The Thrill is desperately trying to improve his position but Graham has a good base and remains in mount.
The Thrill in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Graham jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but The Thrill manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The Thrill is not content to let Graham control the position. #T4#
Graham scoring with punches from side control.
The Thrill is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Thrill takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Graham lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC#
The Thrill is rocked!
Graham has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for The Thrill!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Graham dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The Thrill circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Thrill appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Graham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Thrill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graham takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Graham has been cut.
Graham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Thrill tries to avoid it but Graham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Thrill to the ground. The Thrill escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
The Thrill drives through and clinches with Graham against the cage.
The Thrill lands a body shot.
The Thrill works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#TD#
Graham jumps into guard, dragging The Thrill to the mat.
The Thrill is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Thrill is looking to pass into half guard but Graham pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Graham is in guard.#REVR#
Graham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
The Thrill wants to sweep here but Graham controlling him for the moment.
The Thrill wants to hit a switch here but Graham passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for The Thrill there!
Graham lands a big shot there that rocks The Thrill but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The Thrill is looking to improve his position but Graham isn't that keen on the idea.
The Thrill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graham . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Graham raining down shots from the mount!
The Thrill is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
The Thrill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Graham has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Graham trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Thrill tries to hold on but Graham postures up.
Graham fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The Thrill is looking to improve his position but Graham isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
The Thrill is squirming around, avoiding Graham 's attempts to control the action.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Thrill can do to turn this around?
Graham lands a nice shot to the head.
Graham unloading with bombs!
The Thrill is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Graham is working for a guillotine from mount but The Thrill frees his head quite easily.
The Thrill tries to reverse the position but Graham maintains control.#T4#
Graham can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Thrill is looking to escape.
The Thrill tries to reverse the position but Graham maintains control.
The Thrill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Thrill tries to reverse the position but Graham maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Graham raining down shots from the mount!
The Thrill really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Graham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Graham 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
The Thrill leaves Graham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Thrill connects with a body shot that sends Graham 's belly button to the back.
Graham throws a leg kick but The Thrill sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
The Thrill gets a clinch.
The Thrill lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
The Thrill works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham jumps guard but The Thrill turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The Thrill lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for The Thrill.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Thrill works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Thrill lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
The Thrill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The Thrill stalling in the clinch.
The Thrill scores with a shoulder strike.
The Thrill stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Thrill throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Graham s head.
The Thrill works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Thrill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Thrill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by The Thrill.
The Thrill lands with a light punch inside.
The Thrill pushes Graham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Thrill lands a body punch.
The Thrill lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Thrill lands with a left to the head.
The Thrill lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from The Thrill.
#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from The Thrill. #ROC2#
Graham is rocked!
The Thrill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Graham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Will The Thrill seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Thrill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from The Thrill.
Nice body punch from The Thrill.
The Thrill lands with a light punch inside.
The Thrill lands a big right hand that drops Graham ! The killer instinct kicks in and The Thrill finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by The Thrill!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will The Thrill!
An intense looking Will The Thrill took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'First off great fight Alexander Graham and a big thanks to all the fans for showing up tonight, for my next fight I would like to fight Slash Slingin at FC6. After that we will know the real champ of the division.'.
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Event:
FC3 Night of champions
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Lati looks to land a combination but Graham avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Lati. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lati.#TD#
Graham shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lati is trying to defend but Graham finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Graham lands with a punch from half guard.
Still in half guard, Graham seems content to control.
Lati looks like he's trying to stand up.
Graham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lati defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham controlling the pace. #SUB#
Graham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lati sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Graham with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lati trying to hold on to Graham 's head to control him but Graham postures up.
Lati is looking for a sweep. Graham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lati is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Graham scores with a couple of nice shots.
Graham has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Graham takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Graham passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lati is bucking up trying to escape but Graham cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham landing strikes from the mount and Lati is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lati is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lati working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Graham looking to secure an arm triangle but Lati defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Graham is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lati to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lati shrugs it off.
Graham is landing with some decent strikes but Lati is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Graham landing strikes from the mount.
Graham controlling the pace for now.
Graham lands a couple of good shots and Lati has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lati really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graham . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Graham has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T4##SUB#
Graham has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lati wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Lati defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graham is working the ground and pound. Can Lati escape?
Lati is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Graham dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Graham defending well as Lati loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Graham looking to score a takedown here. Lati is defending well but Graham drives through and ends up in Lati's guard.
Lati is wriggling around but Graham manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Graham not doing much here.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lati can do to turn this around?
Lati is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Graham scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lati wants to control but Graham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Graham lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Graham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Graham is thwarting Lati's attempts to control the position.
Graham is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Graham is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Graham with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lati wants to get back to full guard but Graham has mounted him!#T2#
Graham looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Graham lands a nice shot to the head.
Graham raining down shots from the mount!
Lati is looking to get to half guard.
Graham has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lati's face.
A nice elbow there by Graham .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lati is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Lati is trying to stand.
A nice elbow there by Graham .
Graham pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#
Lati is rocked!
Graham postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Lati bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Graham and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Graham !
After the fight, Alexander Graham was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
FC Fight Night Kong vs Salmon
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Ziglar looking to score a takedown here. Graham is defending well but Ziglar drives through and ends up in Graham 's guard.
Graham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham trying to control but Ziglar is working from the bottom.
Graham lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ziglar wants to sweep here but Graham controlling him for the moment.
Graham chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Graham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Graham is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Ziglar wants to hit a switch here but Graham passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ziglar there!
Ziglar taking shots to the head.
Graham can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ziglar is looking to escape.
Ziglar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
Ziglar preventing the sweep. #ES#
Graham has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ziglar is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ziglar gets underhooks to prevent Graham 's takedown attempt.
Ziglar is pressed up against the cage. Graham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ziglar down to the mat. Ziglar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Ziglar scores with a takedown into Graham 's guard.#ES#
Graham has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ziglar off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ziglar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Graham defends it nicely.
Ziglar looks winded!#T3#
Ziglar tries to clinch but Graham is having none of it.
Ziglar wants to clinch#TD#
and Graham decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ziglar's guard.
Graham not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Ziglar working for a triangle but Graham defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Ziglar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ziglar looking for subs off his back but Graham has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4#
Ziglar is pressing down on Graham 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Graham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Ziglar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Graham passes into side control.
Graham trying to control the action but Ziglar is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Graham dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Graham drives through with a takedown into Ziglar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Graham wants to control from the top but Ziglar keeps moving.
Graham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Graham postures up and lands a big shot to Ziglar's brow.
Ziglar wants to get back to his feet but Graham is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziglar keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
Graham slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexander Graham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ziglar trying to keep a closed guard but Graham is proving a slippery customer.
Graham preventing the sweep.
Graham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ziglar is breathing heavily.
Graham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ziglar keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
Ziglar is trying to keep Graham in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Graham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ziglar tries to counter with a clinch but Graham shakes him off and moves away.
Ziglar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Graham defends well and Ziglar ends up having to push Graham into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Graham instigates a clinch.
Ziglar tries to pull guard but Graham holds him up against the cage and eventually Ziglar drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Graham jumps guard.
Ziglar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graham is keeping the position for now.
Graham wants to hit a switch here but Ziglar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Graham there!
Graham regains half guard.#T3#
Graham wants to improve his position but Ziglar is controlling well.
Graham wants to control but Ziglar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ziglar passes into side control, despite Graham 's attempt to control the position.
Graham tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Graham manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Graham working the head and body with strikes.
Ziglar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Graham postures up in Ziglar's guard and throws a big left but Ziglar blocks it.
Ziglar keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
Graham looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ziglar's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Graham dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Graham takes the fight into the clinch.
Graham wants to take the fight to the mat but Ziglar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ziglar is trying to maintain a safe position but Graham gets an underhook and turns Ziglar into the cage.#TD#
Graham gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Graham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ziglar's head.
Ziglar being controlled here, momentarily.
Ziglar is looking to stand up but Graham isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziglar wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Ziglar is striking from the bottom but Graham uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Graham working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Graham trying to control from half guard but Ziglar is working away.
Ziglar trying to control but Graham postures up.
Ziglar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ziglar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Graham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ziglar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Graham . #SU#
Graham escapes and gets back to his feet.
Graham dives in and grabs Ziglar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ziglar pushes down on Graham 's head and hops out.
Ziglar has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Graham looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T3#
Graham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ziglar can do to turn this around?
Graham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Graham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Graham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Graham sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Graham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ziglar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Graham wants to pass the guard but Ziglar is keeping the position.
Graham landing some decent shots from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graham is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Graham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Graham has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Graham !
Alexander Graham was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
FC 1 Sonnen vs Cage
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Danis tries to clinch but Graham moves out of range.
Graham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Danis's waist but Danis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Graham off to one side. #CL#
Danis moves into the clinch.
Danis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Graham walks away with a smile on his face. Danis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck for Danis with that takedown attempt.
Danis fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Danis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danis looks to clinch
and Graham counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Graham moves into range and clinches up with Danis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Graham keeps control of Danis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1##TD2#
Graham ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Graham no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Graham throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Graham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Danis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Graham stays in close to Danis's body and controls the position.
Graham looking to pass the guard.
Graham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Danis works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Danis looking for a triangle here. Graham is fighting it but it looks tight! Danis pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Graham is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). David Danis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Pianka throws a leg kick #TD#
and Graham counters with a shoot takedown. Pianka fights it but they end up in guard.
Pianka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Graham stands up from Pianka's guard - Graham perhaps looking for a knockout.
Graham avoids the head kick by Pianka.
#TD#
Graham bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pianka is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Graham asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Pianka wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Graham seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Pianka is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Alexander Graham !
After the fight, Alexander Graham was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Rocks slaps away a takedown attempt from Graham , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Graham misses with a takedown attempt
and Rocks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Graham has managed to clinch.
Graham looking to stall.
Rocks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rocks controlling the action here for a moment.
Rocks seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham has Rocks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rocks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jason Rocks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Graham .
Rocks keeps control of Graham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Rocks.
Rocks avoiding damage.
Rocks leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jason Rocks.
Rocks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No luck for Graham with that takedown attempt.
Rocks misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Graham counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Graham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rocks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rocks stalling against the cage.
#T2#
Graham drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rocks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Graham drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rocks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Graham is trying to drag Rocks to the mat but Rocks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Graham drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rocks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Rocks. No joy for Graham on that attempt. #CL#
Graham gets tackled into the cage by Rocks. Rocks maintains the clinch.
Rocks lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Graham has been cut.
Rocks has Graham pressed against the cage.
Graham is looking for a takedown.
Graham is looking for a takedown.
Graham tries to pull guard but Rocks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rocks as Graham tries to tie him up.
Graham looks winded!
Rocks stalling against the cage.
Graham has Rocks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rocks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rocks lands a damaging elbow.
Rocks is leaning against Graham and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rocks's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rocks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Rocks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Graham 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice shot by Rocks.
Sloppy strikes from Rocks. Those never looked like landing.
Graham lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Graham has managed to clinch.
Graham is trying to stall.
Rocks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rocks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham wants to take the fight to the mat but Rocks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Graham blocks an elbow strike.
Rocks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Graham drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rocks just leaning against Graham , taking a breather.
Graham wants to break the clinch but can't.
Graham tries to score a body lock takedown but Rocks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jason Rocks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Graham .
Graham looking for a takedown.
Rocks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Graham jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rocks walks away with a smile on his face. Graham gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Graham avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rocks scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Rocks has managed to clinch.
Graham is working for takedown but Rocks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Graham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rocks smiles and moves away.
Jason Rocks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rocks lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Graham is breathing heavily.#T3#
Rocks connects with a nice looking jab.
Graham blocks a jab.
Rocks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graham .
Graham shoots in for a double leg but Rocks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jason Rocks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rocks tries to avoid it but Graham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rocks to the ground. Rocks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Graham has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Rocks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Rocks.
Rocks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Graham up against the cage.
Graham wants to take the fight to the mat but Rocks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Rocks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rocks just leaning against Graham , taking a breather.
Rocks controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Rocks for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jason Rocks.#CL#
Rocks has Graham up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Rocks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rocks lands an elbow just above Graham 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Rocks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Graham 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Rocks moves into the clinch successfully.
Rocks avoiding damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rocks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Graham jumps guard and drags Rocks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rocks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocks looking to pass the guard.
Graham working a defensive guard but Rocks passes into half guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Graham looking for submissions off his back.
Rocks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graham can do to turn this around?
Rocks controlling the action here.
Graham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Rocks is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Graham works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Graham is trying to keep Rocks in close.
Rocks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Graham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocks is one step ahead there.
Graham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Rocks. #CL2#
Rocks gets tackled into the cage by Graham . Graham maintains the clinch.
Rocks is stalling here.
Graham is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rocks to keep the fight standing.
Rocks lands an elbow inside that Graham shrugs off. #CUT#
That has opened up Alexander Graham 's cut even more.
Rocks stalling the fight.
Graham is trying to force a seperation but Rocks has the dominant position.#T4#
Graham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rocks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Graham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Graham clinches.
Rocks taking a breather.
Graham wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rocks just leaning against Graham , taking a breather.
Rocks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Graham 's defenses.
Alexander Graham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for Rocks to work.
Jason Rocks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rocks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Rocks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rocks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Rocks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
Sam Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Graham circles away.
Graham unleashes a big counter combination but Thompson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Thompson gets tackled into the cage by Graham . Graham maintains the clinch.
Thompson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Graham is defending well.
Thompson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thompson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Graham is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thompson to keep the fight standing.
Graham drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thompson pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Graham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thompson.
Both fighters circling a little - Thompson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Graham manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thompson on his heels. He'll look to pass Thompson's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Thompson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Graham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Graham avoids it really well and circles away.
Graham throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
#TD2#
Graham feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Graham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson is trying to keep Graham in close.
Graham must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Graham wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Graham looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB2#
Graham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Graham controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Thompson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Graham is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Thompson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU2#
Graham decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Graham clinches.
Graham keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graham shoots for a double leg takedown but Thompson sprawls well. He's pushed Graham 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Graham shoots in and gets a takedown into Thompson's guard.
Graham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Thompson working a defensive guard here.
Graham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Graham lands a couple of elbows.
Thompson working a defensive guard but Graham manages to pass into side control anyway.
Thompson sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Graham dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Graham has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses.
#TD2#
Graham jumps guard and drags Thompson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Graham wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
Graham being controlled here, momentarily.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Graham is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Graham has his feet on Thompson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Thompson throws a body punch but Graham moves out of range. #T1#
Graham darts in looking for a takedown but Thompson gets double underhooks and turns Graham into the cage.
A head kick misses from Thompson. #CL2#
Graham moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.
Graham jumps guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Graham manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thompson on his heels. He'll look to pass Thompson's guard now, I'm sure.
Thompson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Graham dives into side control.
#REVR#
Graham wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy. #ES#
Thompson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2#
Graham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Graham has been cut.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Graham shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Thompson kicks off Graham and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Graham closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thompson's guard.
Graham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Graham passes into half guard.
Graham trying to mount his opponent but Thompson defends it.
Thompson manages to get to full guard.
Thompson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES#
Thompson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD#
Thompson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Graham kicks off Thompson and gets to his feet.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Graham keeps it at a distance.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Graham fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sam Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Graham .
Graham fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sam Thompson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Graham 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Graham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but Graham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thompson tries to clinch but Graham moves out of range. #CL2#
Graham rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.
Graham has Thompson pushed against the cage.
Thompson being controlled against the cage.
Graham fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Graham forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Graham tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sam Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Graham .
Graham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Graham controls the action.
#T1##TD#
Thompson manages to pull guard.
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson is trying to keep Graham in close.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
Thompson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Graham has passed into side control.
Thompson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Graham advances nicely into full mount.
Graham is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Graham controlling the position easily from mount.
Graham dominating with strikes here.
Alexander Graham has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Graham controlling the position easily from mount.
Graham connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Graham is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thompson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Graham .
Graham unloading with bombs!
Thompson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Thompson is refusing to be controlled, as Graham sits in half guard. #T4#
Graham throwing shots but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Graham wants to pass to mount but Thompson is defending the position.
Thompson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thompson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graham trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Graham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Graham has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Graham !
In his post fight interview, Alexander Graham started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Sam Thompson was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to thank my opponent for the fight and i just have to train harder and come back strong.'.
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