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Event:
TOF 105
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from House.
House has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Max House seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
House throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
House misses with a jab to the body
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
House swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good exchange - Graves coming out on top.
House fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
House scores with a crisp jab that stopped Graves in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves moves away from the strike by House.
Jab, jab by House - just one landing.
That kick from Graves tenderised House's leg. House is trying to keep his angry face on.
Graves's coach down at Berloga was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Graves's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A big left from House misses. #T1#
Graves scores with a nice body kick.
Graves misses with a hook. House ducked under it nicely.
House misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Max House has been cut.
Graves throws a wild body kick that House sees coming a mile off.
Graves defending well as House loads up on a big left hand.
House misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
House's corner calls for a 1-2. House obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
House misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Graves was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Graves blocks a jab.
House swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
House throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Graves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Graves misses with an uppercut.
House ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Graves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
House misses with an uppercut.
House backing away here, and Graves unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
House lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
House digs a good body shot into Graves's ribs.
Graves looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Graves throws a good cross that connects.
House checks a low kick from Graves.
House misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.
Graves throws out a loose jab but House uses good head movement to avoid it.
House ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.#T3#
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Graves.
A telegraphed right hand from House misses the target.
House misses with a body shot
and House takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Graves. That's going to slow House down.
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target.
Graves keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Graves lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Graves getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Graves. House shrugs it off though.
Graves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
House takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Graves misses with a lunging right hand
and House counters with a right hand to the body.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
House takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Graves keeps House at a distance using the push kick.
Graves misses with a hook to the body
and House counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graves lands a nice leg kick that just misses House's sensitive parts.
House walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
House takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Graves is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! House had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T5#
Good leg kick by Graves.
House takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Graves.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
House tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from House.
Graves misses the body punch
and House counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves cracks House with an open hand slap.
House lands an overhand right.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
House will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
House takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses. #T6#
House misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
A telegraphed right hand from House misses the target.
House lands with a nice combination. Graves backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from House on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and House counters with a straight right hand.
Graves slips a jab from House.
Graves was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
House swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Graves on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Graves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
House swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graves lands a nice leg kick that just misses House's sensitive parts.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from House.#T7#
Graves lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Graves with the inside leg kick.
House lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Graves scores with a punch to the head.
Graves slips under a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Graves - that will leave a mark!
House misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
Graves throws out a counter right but House avoids it with no problem.
Graves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Graves has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Graves slips a straight right by House.#T8#
House misses with a wild combination.
Graves throws a head kick that House semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling House to counter with a crisp jab.
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from House.
Graves lands a nice looking body shot.
House blocks a head kick by Graves.
It looked like House wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
House steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.
House lands with a shot to the body.
House misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T9#
Graves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graves swings widly with a right hand
and House counters with a stiff right hand.
House lands with a right hand.
House fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
House works Graves's body with a nice hook.
House on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
House avoids the head kick by Graves.
House misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
Graves throws a leg kick but House sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good leg kick by Graves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phil Graves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max House's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
House tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from House.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
House rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves counters with a nice body shot.
Graves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Graves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Graves misses the body punch
and House counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves misses with a looping left.
It looked like House wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Graves pushes House away with a front kick.
Good leg kick by Graves.
House throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Graves misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by House there.
Graves misses with a shot to the body
and House counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
House feints a jab promting Graves to slip. House then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Graves slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Graves with a nice calf kick.
House misses with a body shot
and Graves counters with a body kick.
A big right from House misses.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from House.
House loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.#T2#
House moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves walks into a jab.
House waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
House misses with a double jab
and Graves counters with a nice low kick that buckles House's knee momentarily.
House misses with an uppercut.
House is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
House misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters with a nice leg kick.
House misses with a body shot.
Graves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping House at a distance.
Phil Graves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
House throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
Graves only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Graves jabs House right on the nose. House blinks but takes it well.
House lands with an uppercut that bounces Graves off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Graves forces House back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Graves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
House misses with a series of wild punches.
House looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
House blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from House misses its target.
Graves fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from House.#T4#
Graves throws a push kick but House slaps the foot to one side.
Graves closes the distance and lands a one-two.
House misses with a right hand
and Graves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves moves away from the strike by House.
House misses with a looping left.
Graves was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
House throws a jab but it's blocked by Graves.
House scores with a hook.
House ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves wants to clinch.#T5#
House throws an off balance right hand
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from House misses the target.
House throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves counters with a low kick, right behind House 's knee.
House lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Graves circles away quickly and effectively.
House misses with a double jab.
Graves takes a swing at House's ribcage but misses.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but House was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from House.#T6#
Graves looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Graves scores with a shot to the body.
House uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Graves.#CL2#
Graves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Graves pushes House back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
House working hard to break the clinch.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
House blocks a body shot from Graves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Graves on the inside.
House lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
House being controlled against the cage.#T7#
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as House controls the action.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
House is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
House prevents a body shot from Graves.
Graves has House pressed against the cage, preventing House from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of House backwards.
A hook to the body from Graves.
A left hand lands to the body for Graves.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.
A body shot lands from Graves.
House is trying to push Graves away but Graves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Graves. #T8#
Graves working aggressively here.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
House takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Graves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
House blocking some punches.
House working hard to break the clinch.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with House's elbow.
House wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graves has him pressed against the cage.#T9#
Graves lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#Max House's cut is getting worse.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
House is trying to break free.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with House's elbow.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as House controls his hands.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with House's elbow.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by House.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max House'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#
House uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
House works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
House throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
House throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
House swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Graves releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Graves misses with an uppercut. House saw that one coming.
Graves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves misses with an uppercut
enabling House to counter with a crisp jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Graves!
House takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T1#
Graves tries to clinch but House moves out of range.
That kick from Graves tenderised House's leg. House is trying to keep his angry face on.
House misses with an uppercut
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
House throws a sloppy body shot
and Graves counters with a nice low kick that buckles House's knee momentarily.
Graves finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
House misses with a straight right.
House misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from House.
Graves is looking to clinch.
House moves out of range as Graves strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from House misses the target.#T2#
House misses with a body shot.
House lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Graves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Graves lands an overhand right.
Graves misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Graves.
A counter left hand to the body from House misses its target.
House digs a good body shot into Graves's ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves misses with a body kick. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Graves. Beautiful body shot.
House moves away from the strike by Graves.
House throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Graves is looking to slow House down with leg kicks.
House misses with a body punch
and Graves counters with a low kick, right behind House 's knee.
A swing and a miss from Graves.
Graves lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
House gets tackled into the cage by Graves. Graves maintains the clinch.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as House controls his hands.
Phil Graves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but House uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves lands a body shot. #BC#
House escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
House swings widly with a right hand
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
House swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Graves feints a counter leg kick.
Graves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt House.
House missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.
House ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Max House has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phil Graves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T5#
The fighters circling - House throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
House backing away here, and Graves unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Graves.
Graves looks to land a right hand but House moved out of range.
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
House takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Graves slips a straight right by House.
Graves thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on House if he has to take too many more of those.
House throws a right hand that misses
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Graves connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed House momentarily.
#T6#
Graves throws a wild body kick that House sees coming a mile off.
Graves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Graves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
House rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and House takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Graves takes the fight into the clinch.
House blocks a body shot from Graves.
House lands a right hand.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
House lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T7#
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
House looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
House lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
House breaks from the clinch.
House misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
House swings and misses with a hook to the body.
House throws a predictable looking body shot
and House takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Graves misses.
House throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T8#
Graves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from House.
House jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Graves counters with a body kick.
Graves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Graves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
House misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from House.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from House.
House ducks under a wild hook from Graves.#T9#
Graves drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
House takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL2#
Graves forces House back against the cage and clinches.
House blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from House.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
House's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as House controls the action.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Graves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Graves has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Graves!
Phil Graves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TOF 92
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Graves connects with a solid leg kick.
Soap ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves slips a jab from Soap.
Graves slips a jab from Soap.
Soap on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Graves slips under a jab.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soap. Soap obviously looking to wear him down.
Soap cracks Graves with an open hand slap.
Graves misses with a body kick.
Soap on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves throws a lazy right hand but Soap sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soap displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graves throws out the jab.
Soap takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Soap on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Graves. Graves obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves misses the jab.
Soap tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Graves manages to circle out of the way.
Graves is looking to score with low kicks.
Soap lands a jab to the head.
#T1##CL#
Soap has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
Soap misses with the head strike.
Soap throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Soap lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Soap lands a hook that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Soap scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
Soap lands a body shot.
Soap lands an elbow that stopped Graves in his tracks for a moment.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soap blocks a body shot from Graves.
Soap goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Soap controls the action.
Graves pushes Soap back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soap tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soap tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Soap back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Soap working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves avoids the elbow strike from Soap, against the cage.
Soap lands an elbow that stopped Graves in his tracks for a moment.
Soap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soap gets through Graves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves working aggressively here.
Soap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soap blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Soap cracks Graves with a nice body shot.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
Graves blocks an elbow strike.
Soap misses with an elbow strike.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Soap misses with an elbow strike.
Soap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soap can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Soap misses with an elbow over the top.
Soap misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Graves tries a body shot but Soap blocks it.
Soap lands an elbow inside.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soap's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Graves's coach down at Berloga was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Graves's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Graves tries to work over Soap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
Soap scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Soap scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Soap throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soap lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Soap lands an elbow that stopped Graves in his tracks for a moment.
Soap tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Soap lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soap creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Soaps head.
Soap creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Soap.
Soap blocking some punches.
Soap lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Soap controls the action.
A short uppercut from Soap.
Graves tries to work over Soap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soap tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Soap controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Soap.
Soap lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Soap controls his hands.
Graves misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Soap.
Good body shot from Soap.
Soap tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soap lands an uppercut.
Soap lands an elbow just above Graves 's eye.
Soap lands a body shot.
Graves looks winded!
Graves blocks an elbow strike.
Soap comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soap.
Graves blocks the elbow strike.
#T5#
Soap lands an elbow inside that Graves shrugs off.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Soap.
Soap makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Soap blocking some punches.
Soap working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Soap creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Soap lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soap misses with an elbow over the top.
Graves takes an elbow to the forehead.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Soap scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves presses Soap against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soap throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Graves.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Soap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Soap.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body. #T6#
Soap blocking some punches.
Graves avoids a wild elbow strike from Soap.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soap tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Soap back against the cage.
Soap misses with an elbow strike.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soap lands an elbow inside.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soap misses with an elbow strike.
Graves lands a right hand.
Soap lands an elbow inside that Graves shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Phil Graves has been cut.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soap wants to stall.
Soap scores with a hook to the body.
Graves misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soap creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soap lands an uppercut.
Soap gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T7#
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
Soap tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Soap working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soap lands with a right to the head.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Soap lands a right hand.
Graves prevents a body shot from Soap.
Graves blocks a body shot from Soap.
Soap is leaning against Graves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soap scores with a shoulder strike.
Soap tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Soap back against the cage.
Soap works on Graves's body with a couple of short punches.
Soap lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Soap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soap blocks an uppercut.
Soap swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soap.
Soap tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Soap softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T8#
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soap's elbow.
Graves tries to work over Soap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soap lands an elbow that stopped Graves in his tracks for a moment.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soap tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Soap back against the cage.
Soap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soap lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soap.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soap.
Still in the clinch, Soap scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Soap as the two fighters clinch.
Graves takes an elbow to the forehead.
Soap working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves tries a body shot but Soap blocks it.
Soap creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soap's elbow.
Soap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Graves's defenses.
Soap scores with a shot to the side of Graves's head.
Soap tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Soap back against the cage.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T9#
Graves working aggressively here.
Soap prevents a body shot from Graves.
A short left from Graves.
Soap lands an elbow inside.
Soap throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soap.
Soap misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Soap.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Soap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Soap scores with a nice short uppercut.
Soap scores with a shoulder strike.
Soap lands a nice elbow.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Soap.
Graves misses with some punches.
Graves blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Graves.
Soap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Graves's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Soap dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil Graves's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice shot by Soap.
Soap scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Soap pivots, looking for a leg kick but Graves is out of range and Soap settles back down.
Soap scores with a jab. Graves acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Soap lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Graves misses.
Graves avoids the head kick by Soap.
Soap lands with a slapping head kick.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soap is looking to counter the offense by Graves and move into the clinch.
Soap turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Graves. Soap shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Graves is looking to chop away at Soap's legs.
Graves moves out of range of the body kick from Soap.
Graves lands a leg kick that knocks Soap off balance momentarily.
Soap pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soap ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Soap lands an overhand right.
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves wants to slow Soap down by chopping away at his legs.
Soap throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Soap throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Graves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Soap lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
Graves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Soap throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Graves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graves blocks a head kick by Soap.
Soap throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Graves checks the leg kick nicely there.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soap tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Soap is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
Soap misses with a straight right.
Graves drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Soap lands with a thumping leg kick.
Soap lands a jab to the nose.
Graves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soap moves out of range as Graves strikes.#T3#
Graves lands a lovely overhand right.
Soap stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Graves.
Soap is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Simon Soap is winning the standup battle so far.
Graves misses with a straight right.
Graves lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soap.
Graves with the inside leg kick.
Soap on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Soap lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soap connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Soap ducks down to avoid it.
Soap delivers a nice body kick.
Graves avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Graves takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soap uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Soap takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Graves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soap.
Soap is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Soap scoring well with a low kick there.
Soap connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Soap coming out on top.
Soap misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Soap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Graves blocks the leg kick.
Graves fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Soap has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Graves lands a nice leg kick that just misses Soap's sensitive parts. #T5#
A jab from Soap finds it's way through Graves's defenses.
Graves lands with a right hand.
Soap throws a right hand that misses
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Graves throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Soap feints and then cracks Graves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Graves down.
Graves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soap.
Soap throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves takes one to the side of the head.
Graves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Soap stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Soap counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soap throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T6#
Graves has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soap.
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soap.
Soap swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graves moves away from the strike by Soap.
Soap doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Graves connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soap.
Soap lands the left hand.
Graves's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Soap throws a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target.
Soap slips under a jab.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soap.#T7#
Graves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Graves throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Soap tries to work over Graves's front leg with a kick but Graves checks it.
Soap uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
Soap swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Soap misses.
That kick from Graves tenderised Soap's leg. Soap is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Soap.
A low kick from Soap misses
and Graves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soap thinking.
Graves tries to score with a low kick but Soap moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Soap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Soap is out of range.
Soap half committed to a counter leg kick.
Graves throws out a leg kick but Soap moves out of range and Graves only half commits.
Graves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T8#
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soap throws out the jab.
Graves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Soap throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graves lands an overhand right.
Soap ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soap clobbers Graves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soap throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves throws a jab when Soap was well out of range.
Soap moves to clinch but Graves breaks away
and Soap takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soap fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Graves misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Graves lands an impressive looking overhand right. Soap doesn't seem phased though.#T9#
Soap keeps Graves at a distance using the push kick.
A good leg kick by Soap.
Graves throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Soap pushes Graves up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Soap is leaning against Graves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Graves is breathing heavily.
Soap pushes off an throws an elbow but Graves leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Soap.
Soap is leaning against Graves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soap pushes off an throws an elbow but Graves leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Graves is working Soap over against the cage.
Soap scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soap throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Soap - that landed with a thud.
Soap scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Soap dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Phil Graves's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soap was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soap. Soap obviously looking to wear him down.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soap was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
A big right from Soap misses.
Soap throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soap connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Soap misses its intended target.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Soap ducks down to avoid it.
Soap ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Soap wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves walks into a left hand.
Graves scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Soap.
Graves missing with a left hand there. Soap was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soap lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves misses with a looping right.
Soap defending well as Graves loads up on a big left hand.
Graves misses with a hook to the body
and Soap counters with a straight right hand.
Soap fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Soap.
Graves moves out of range of the leg kick from Soap.
That kick from Graves tenderised Soap's leg. Soap is trying to keep his angry face on.
Soap with a nice calf kick.
Graves throws a wild body kick that Soap sees coming a mile off.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soap.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.
Nice jab there from Soap.
Graves moves out of range as Soap throws a body kick.
#T2#
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves throws a jab when Soap was well out of range.
Soap takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Soap connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Graves scrambles back to his feet.
Graves cracks Soap with a right hand to the side of the head.
Soap swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Soap clinches.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Soap misses with some punches.
Graves tries to work over Soap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simon Soap has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Soap makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
Soap lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Soap lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Soap.
#T3#
Soap lands a damaging elbow.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves pushes Soap back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soap tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Soap controls the action.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Graves lands a left hand.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Soap scores with a shot to the side of Graves's head.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soap lands a left hand.
Soap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Graves's defenses.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soap lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves blocks a body shot from Soap. #T4#
Soap pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Soap.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soap scores with a nice hook to the head.
Soap throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Soap blocks a body shot from Graves.
Graves gets through Soap's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soap just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graves's brow.
Soap comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Soap.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Soap.
Soap misses with an elbow over the top.
Soap lands an elbow that stopped Graves in his tracks for a moment.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves takes an elbow to the forehead.
Soap misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Soap lands a body punch.
Graves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soap can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Phil Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Soap misses with a punch to the body.
Soap lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soap scores with a shot to the side of Graves's head.
Soap throws an elbow that misses.
Soap tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Soap misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soap lands a right hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soap.
Graves avoids the elbow strike from Soap, against the cage.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Soap controls his hands.
Soap lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Soap struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Soap controls his hands.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Soap avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Graves tries to work over Soap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T6#
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves lands an uppercut.
A short right from Graves.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soap misses with an elbow strike.
Soap misses with an elbow over the top.
Soap lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soap throws an elbow that misses.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
Graves prevents a body shot from Soap.
Soap lands an elbow that stopped Graves in his tracks for a moment.
Soap lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Soap lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Graves.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike. #T7#
Soap tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soap.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Soap controls the action.
Soap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Soap on the inside.
Graves takes an elbow to the temple.
Soap misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves gets through Soap's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soap lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Soap misses with a punch to the body.
Soap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Graves's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Soap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T8#
Soap tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Soap lands a damaging elbow.
Graves scores with a hook to the body.
Soap lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Graves.
Soap lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Nice elbow from Soap.
Soap misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves prevents a body shot from Soap.
Soap blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Soap working aggressively here.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Soap uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Soap.
Soap misses with an elbow strike.
Soap misses with a body punch.
Simon Soap is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T9#
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soap goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soap misses with the head strike.
A short right from Soap.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Graves tries to work over Soap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Graves tries to work over Soap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soap prevents a body shot from Graves.
Soap digs a right hand underneath Graves's ribcage. Graves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Graves.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soap just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graves's brow.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soap throws an elbow but it misses.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves is working Soap over against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Simon Soap.
Well Soap 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Simon Soap!
Simon Soap thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC 596
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1#
A jab from Graves finds it's way through Petrov's defenses.
Graves misses with a hook
and Petrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Graves tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Graves misses with a few strikes there.
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Graves throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Phil Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Petrov moves away from the strike by Graves.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves lands with a cross.
Petrov cracks Graves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Graves throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Graves misses with a double jab.
Petrov blocks the body kick.
Graves lands a two punch combo.
Graves misses with an uppercut.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves misses with the combination.
Petrov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Graves wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
Graves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Petrov throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.#CL2#
Graves moves into range and clinches up with Petrov.
A frustrated look appears on Petrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Graves prevents Petrov from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Graves misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petrov walks into a jab.
Graves takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graves tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Graves tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
It looked like Petrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Graves.
Graves connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Graves slips under a jab from Petrov.
Graves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Petrov takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Graves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
Petrov throws a shot to the body.
Petrov blocks a leg kick.
Graves uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrov has time to react.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Petrov's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Petrov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Graves tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
#CL2#
Graves clinches with his opponent.
Graves is leaning against Petrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Petrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Petrov cracks Graves with a nice body shot.
A short right from Petrov. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Petrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Graves blocks a body shot from Petrov.
Graves keeps control of Petrov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petrov backwards. #BC#
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Petrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Graves doesn't seem phased though.
Graves lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Graves lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Graves.
Graves with a jab.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Graves is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Graves dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Graves.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Graves lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Petrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Graves's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Graves's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Phil Graves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov slips a jab from Graves.
Graves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petrov.
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Graves tries to clinch but Petrov moves away
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Petrov takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves misses with a hook.
Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Graves throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Graves clinches up with Petrov and pushes him back against the cage.
Petrov tries to break free but Graves pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Petrov avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Petrov digs a right hand underneath Graves's ribcage. Graves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petrov needs to keep his hands up - Graves had a free shot at his head there.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graves throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Graves misses with a double jab
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graves misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Graves.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Good standup being displayed there by Graves as he connects with a hook.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Graves off the cage and back into range.
Graves scores with a spinning back kick!
Graves uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Graves misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov walks into a straight right hand from Graves.#T3##CL2#
Graves has Petrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graves fails to land with a series of punches.
Donk. Graves catches Petrov right on the button with a cross.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Graves tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Petrov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Graves lands with an overhand left.
Graves looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Petrov throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Graves clinches up with Petrov and pushes him back against the cage.
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Petrov cracks Graves with a nice body shot.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Petrov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Phil Graves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graves tries to clinch up.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petrov swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Petrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Graves.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Graves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Phil Graves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Graves manages to avoid it.
A big right from Petrov misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graves misses with a body kick.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Graves is looking to clinch.
Graves misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Graves throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves slips a jab from Petrov.
Graves looks to clinch
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Graves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pyotr Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.
Petrov pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov has had enough of the clinch but Graves keeps him there for the moment.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3##BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch.
Petrov throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves throws a wild body kick that Petrov sees coming a mile off.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves tries to clinch up.
Graves tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Graves.
Graves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petrov.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Graves slips a jab from Petrov.
Graves looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Graves misses with a looping right.
Petrov thuds his right hand into Graves's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Graves - that will leave a mark!
Sloppy strikes from Graves. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Graves does it's job there.
Graves swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves misses with a hook.
Petrov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Graves doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Graves tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves throws a body kick that misses.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pyotr Petrov.
Well Graves has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Graves!
Phil Graves thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC 588
Date: Sep 15, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
McCewen has closed the distance and engaged Graves in a clinch.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves blocking some punches.
McCewen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Graves.
McCewen taking a breather.
McCewen lands with a light punch inside.
Graves gets through McCewen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCewen blocks an uppercut.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves blocks a body shot from McCewen.
Graves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCewen misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves avoiding damage as McCewen throws knees to the body.
Graves avoiding damage as McCewen throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCewen backwards.
Graves digs a right hand underneath McCewen's ribcage. McCewen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Graves lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCewen misses with some punches.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Graves scores with a hook to the body.
Graves tries to work over McCewen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCewens head.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves lands a right hand.
McCewen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves working aggressively here.
McCewen misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCewen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCewen lands a right hand.
A short left from Graves.
McCewen can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of McCewen backwards.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCewen misses with a knee to the head.
Graves digs a right hand underneath McCewen's ribcage. McCewen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#McCewen is rocked!
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCewen backwards.
McCewen is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of McCewen backwards.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Graves.
McCewen looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCewens head.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends McCewen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! McCewen drops to his knees and Graves pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Graves!
A victorious Phil Graves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC 578
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Rodriguez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graves scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Rodriguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Graves.
Graves lands a body punch.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodriguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Graves misses with some punches.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Graves working aggressively here.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez trying to control the position but instead, Graves has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rodriguez into the cage.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodriguez . #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodriguez controls his hands.
Graves misses with some punches.
Rodriguez missing with knees to the body.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodriguez s head. #CUT#It looks like Frankie Rodriguez has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodriguez .
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
Graves lands a left hand.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rodriguez looks winded!
Graves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodriguez s head.
Good body shot from Graves.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.
Graves gets through Rodriguez 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Rodriguez is rocked!
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Graves blocks an elbow strike from Rodriguez .
A hook to the body from Graves.
Rodriguez seems to have recovered his senses.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves is working Rodriguez over against the cage.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
Graves digs a right hand underneath Rodriguez 's ribcage. Rodriguez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Rodriguez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Rodriguez 's head.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graves creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Rodriguez with a big uppercut! Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Graves pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Rodriguez to the mat! Rodriguez covers up and Graves unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Phil Graves!
During a confident post fight interview, Phil Graves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC 570
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Polo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Graves throws a good cross that connects.
Polo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Graves.
Polo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Graves circles away.
Some wild striking there from Graves.
As Graves backs away, Polo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Graves's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Graves's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Graves lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Polo. Beautiful body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Graves.
Polo lands with an uppercut that bounces Graves off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Graves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Polo throws a leg kick but Graves sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Polo.
Graves lands a jab to the head.
Graves catches Polo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Graves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Polo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Graves connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Polo scrambles back to his feet.
Graves throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Polo on the side of the head.
Polo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Polo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Polo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Graves. Graves obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Polo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves scores with the left hand. Polo knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Graves lands an impressive looking overhand right. Polo doesn't seem phased though.
Polo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Polo walks into a straight right hand from Graves.
Graves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Graves looks to clinch
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graves scores with a jab.
Graves throws a nice outside leg kick.
Polo misses the shot to the body.
Polo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That kick from Graves tenderised Polo's leg. Polo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Polo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Graves cracks Polo with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Graves blocks a jab.
Polo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phil Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Graves looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Polo throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Polo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Polo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Polo throws a head kick that misses.
Polo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Polo tries to keep at a distance but Graves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polo's elbow.
Polo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Polo's head.
Polo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Polo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Polo scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Polo controls the action.
Polo is looking to break free of the clinch but Graves has double underhooks.
Polo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Polo.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Polo controls his hands.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Polo working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Polo taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Graves dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Graves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Graves blocks the body kick.
Graves connects with a single shot there.
Graves darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Graves bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Graves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Graves scores with a nice right hand.
Graves moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves misses with a two punch combination.
Polo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Graves sprawls and moves away.
Graves scores with a jab to the head.
Graves is looking to clinch but Polo is avoiding it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Graves.
Graves lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T1##CL2#
Graves darts in and clinches Polo up against the cage.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polo's elbow.
A short left from Graves.
Graves lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Marco Polo has been cut.
Polo lands a nice shot to the body.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Polo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Polo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
Graves tries a body shot but Polo blocks it.
Phil Graves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Polos head.
Polo cracks Graves with a nice body shot.
Polo swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Polo.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Graves tries a body shot but Polo blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Polo backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
Graves pushes Polo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Polo backwards.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Graves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
Graves tries to work over Polo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Polo throws a head punch that misses.
Polo tries to break the clinch but Graves is controlling the position.
Polo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Graves prevents a body shot from Polo.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Polo avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
Graves tries to work over Polo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Polo.
A body shot lands from Graves.
Good body shot from Graves.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Polos head.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Polo controls his hands.
Graves lands with a left to the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Graves.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Polo controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Graves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Polo.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polo's elbow.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Polo backwards.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Polo backwards.
Graves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Polo or not.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marco Polo's cut.
That's time! Polo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Graves.
Graves's jab looks to have found its range, popping Polo under the eye.
Graves misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Polo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Graves - the referee stops the clock and Polo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Graves. Polo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Graves connects with a crisp jab.
Polo takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Graves darts in and clinches Polo up against the cage.
Polo tries to score a body lock takedown but Graves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
Graves has Polo pressed against the cage, preventing Polo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Polo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Graves.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Graves.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Graves lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Polo is rocked!
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Polo controls the action.
Oh Polo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Polo backwards.
Graves digs a right hand into Polo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Polo's gas tank.
Phil Graves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Nice body punch from Graves.
Polo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Graves pulls his leg out and moves away.
Polo seems to have got his legs back now.
Graves connects with a right hand. Polo shakes it off.
Graves lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Graves lands a nice looking body shot.
Graves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Polo.
Graves scores with a jab to the head.
Polo looks for a takedown but Graves sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3##CL2#
Graves gets a clinch.
Polo has Graves pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Graves manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Polo misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves pushes Polo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Polo swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Polo backwards. #T4#
Polo is trying to push Graves away but Graves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Polo jumps guard but Graves turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Polo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Graves scores a nice knee to the body.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Polo working aggressively here.
Graves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Polo's efforts to push away.
A body shot lands from Graves.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Graves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Graves has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 25:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Graves!
A very excited looking Phil Graves made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CFC 561
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Rauta throwing a counter right hand but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Rauta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rauta is looking to chop away at Graves's legs.
Rauta checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Graves.
Rauta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phil Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rauta swats away the attempt to clinch by Graves.
Rauta fires out a quick counter leg kick but Graves just manages to avoid it.
Graves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Graves slips a jab and a cross from Rauta.
Graves wants to counter with a clinch but Rauta pushes him away.#CL2#
Graves moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Rauta slows down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Rauta.
#T1#
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Graves letting Rauta take a breather here.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta misses with a punch to the body.
Rauta has Graves pressed against the cage.
Graves works on Rauta's body with a couple of short punches.
Rauta prevents a body shot from Graves.
Rauta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rauta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Graves throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Rauta avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves misses with some punches.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rauta'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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Rauta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graves throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves. #CUT2#It looks like Kulma Rauta has been cut.
Rauta lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Graves.
Rauta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rauta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Rauta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Graves's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land. #BC#
Rauta breaks from the clinch.
Graves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Rauta to counter with a crisp jab.
Graves misses with the combination.
We've been told by Rauta's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rauta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Graves instigates a clinch. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rauta pressing his opponent against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Graves.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta scores with a shot to the side of Graves's head.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Rauta is pushing Graves up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Rauta controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phil Graves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kulma Rauta's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A big left from Rauta misses.
Graves with a jab.#CL2#
Graves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Phil Graves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Rauta lands with a light punch inside.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Rauta will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Graves up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Rauta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Rauta.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves misses with some punches.
Rauta displaying some good clinch control by pressing Graves up against the cage.
Rauta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Rauta is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Graves blocks a body shot from Rauta.
Rauta scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Graves as Rauta tries to tie him up.
Graves blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rauta working aggressively here.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Rauta taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rauta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Graves.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
A short body shot lands from Rauta as the two fighters clinch.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Rauta lands with a light punch inside.
Graves lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves tries to work over Rauta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.
Rauta stalls.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta just leaning against Graves, taking a breather.
The referee calls for Rauta to work.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Rauta controls his hands.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Rauta blocks a body shot from Graves.
Rauta taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rauta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rauta lands with a short shot to the head.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Rauta avoiding damage.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta scores with a hook to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Graves as Rauta tries to tie him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kulma Rauta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kulma Rauta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Graves throws an off balance right hand
and Rauta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Graves lands a jab to the head.
Graves slips a straight right by Rauta.
Rauta walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Rauta.
Rauta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Rauta misses its intended target.
Graves misses the jab.
Graves moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Graves moves into range and clinches up with Rauta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta stalls.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Graves is working Rauta over against the cage.
Rauta is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Graves working aggressively here.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta pressing his opponent against the cage.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Graves is keeping busy.
Rauta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Graves tries a body shot but Rauta blocks it.
Rauta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Rauta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
A hook to the body from Rauta.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Rauta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta blocking some punches.
#T3#
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rauta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rauta lands with a left to the head.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Rauta avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
A short right from Rauta.
Graves is working Rauta over against the cage.
Rauta is trying to maintain a safe position but Graves gets an underhook and turns Rauta into the cage.
Rauta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rauta is trying to maintain a safe position but Graves gets an underhook and turns Rauta into the cage.#T4#
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Rauta controls the action.
Rauta stalling the fight.
Graves misses with some punches.
Rauta is stalling here.
Rauta struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Rauta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Graves.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Graves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Graves has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
CFC 547
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Graves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atkins at a distance.
Atkins drops his hands momentarily and Graves takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Atkins takes one on the button.
A lazy left from Graves finds it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Graves as he connects with a hook.
Graves blocks a head kick by Atkins.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Graves stalks Atkins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Atkins's face. Atkins staggers backwards, shaken.
Atkins's coach down at Thunder Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Atkins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves's jab looks to have found its range, popping Atkins under the eye.
Graves scores with the left hand. Atkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Graves lands with an overhand left.
Graves scores with a sloppy right hand. Atkins should have avoided that one.
Graves connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Atkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Graves lands a glancing blow to the side of Atkins's head.
Atkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Atkins ducks right into an uppercut from Graves.
Atkins throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Atkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Graves lands a glancing blow to the side of Atkins's head.#CL#
Graves instigates a clinch.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkins.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atkinss head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves letting Atkins take a breather here.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atkins misses with the head strike.
Graves is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
A short left from Atkins.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Atkins blocking some punches.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkins.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkins.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atkins avoiding damage.
A body shot lands from Graves.
#T3#
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkins.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Atkins avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkins.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atkins takes a shot to the head.
Atkins blocking some punches.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves misses with some punches.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Atkins wants to stall.
Atkins misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Atkins misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Graves dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Atkins throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range. #CL#
Graves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Atkins or not.
A shot in the inside from Atkins.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atkins can do to turn this around?
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkins.
A short right from Graves.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Atkins is rocked!
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Atkins controls the action.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Atkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Atkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Graves leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Atkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Graves misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Graves.
Graves pushes Atkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atkins is breathing heavily.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Graves cracks Atkins with a nice body shot.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Atkins takes a shot to the head.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Atkins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Graves is keeping busy.
Graves throws a big uppercut that drops Atkins! More strikes from Graves and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Atkins lies dazed against the cage as Graves celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Graves!
A very excited looking Phil Graves made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Bumblekunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Graves circles away quickly and effectively.
Graves slips a jab from Bumblekunt.
Graves wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bumblekunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bumblekunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Graves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bumblekunt blocks a jab.
Graves avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves darts in trying to clinch
and Bumblekunt counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Bumblekunt misses the shot to the body.
Bumblekunt misses with a straight right.
A jab from Graves misses.
It seemed like Bumblekunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bumblekunt loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
Graves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Graves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bumblekunt lands a jab-cross combination.
Graves tries to clinch up but Bumblekunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Bumblekunt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Graves tries to counter by clinching up but Bumblekunt breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Bumblekunt counters with a left and a right that stings Graves.
A jab lands there for Graves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bumblekunt scores with a shot to the body.
Bumblekunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Graves.
Graves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bumblekunt.
Graves is looking to counter the offense by Bumblekunt and move into the clinch.
Graves misses with a hook. Bumblekunt ducked under it nicely.
Phil Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bumblekunt throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.#T3#
Nice shot by Bumblekunt.
Bumblekunt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bumblekunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Graves.
Bumblekunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bumblekunt manages to circle out of the way.
Bumblekunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Graves tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bumblekunt manages to circle out of the way.
Graves tries to clinch up.
Graves takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bumblekunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Graves slips under a jab from Bumblekunt.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Graves misses.
Graves dodges the punch combination from Bumblekunt.
Graves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bumblekunt ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bumblekunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Graves is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bumblekunt.
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bumblekunt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Graves thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Bumblekunt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Graves misses.
Chuck Bumblekunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graves misses with a hook
and Bumblekunt counters with a nice body shot.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Bumblekunt ducks down to avoid it.
Bumblekunt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Graves at a distance.
Bumblekunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Graves circles away quickly and effectively.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Graves might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bumblekunt throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Bumblekunt throws a nice looking combination but Graves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Graves wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves avoids the body shot from Bumblekunt.
Bumblekunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bumblekunt slips under a jab from Graves.
Graves scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Bumblekunt scores with a jab to the body.
Bumblekunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bumblekunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Graves.
Despite the aggression on Bumblekunt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Graves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Graves misses with some punches.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Bumblekunt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bumblekunt.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graves lands a body shot. #T2#
Graves is working Bumblekunt over against the cage.
Bumblekunt is breathing heavily.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves keeps control of Bumblekunt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Graves has Bumblekunt pressed against the cage, preventing Bumblekunt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Bumblekunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bumblekunt is looking to break free of the clinch but Graves has double underhooks.
A short left from Graves.
Graves lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Bumblekunt.
Bumblekunt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bumblekunts head.
Bumblekunt blocking some punches.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Bumblekunt backwards.
Graves scores with a hook to the body.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bumblekunt backwards.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bumblekunt is trying to break free.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Graves.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bumblekunt backwards.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bumblekunt.
Bumblekunt is trying to push Graves away but Graves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Phil Graves has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Bumblekunt is looking to break free of the clinch but Graves has double underhooks.
Bumblekunt has had enough of the clinch but Graves keeps him there for the moment.
Bumblekunt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bumblekunts head.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bumblekunt backwards. #T4#
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Bumblekunt blocks an uppercut.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bumblekunt backwards. #ROC#Bumblekunt is rocked!
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Bumblekunt.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Bumblekunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bumblekunt backwards.
Bumblekunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Bumblekunt.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
Graves gets through Bumblekunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bumblekunt takes a shot to the head.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bumblekunt.
Bumblekunt blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Graves dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Graves stuffs the takedown attempt from Bumblekunt. Bumblekunt gets slowly back to his feet.
Bumblekunt seems to have recovered his senses.
Bumblekunt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bumblekunt misses with the combination.
Graves is looking to counter the offense by Bumblekunt and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Graves clinches up against the cage.
Bumblekunt has had enough of the clinch but Graves keeps him there for the moment.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Graves gets through Bumblekunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves misses with some punches.
Bumblekunt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Graves cracks Bumblekunt with a nice body shot.
Bumblekunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bumblekunts head.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bumblekunt's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bumblekunt drops to his knees and Graves pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Graves!
A relieved looking Phil Graves thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Three.
Russell blocks an uppercut.
Three tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Three goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Three.
Three tries to work over Russell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Three lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Three fails to land.
Three has a couple of punches blocked by Russell.
Russell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Russell pushes off an throws an elbow but Three leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Three tries to work over Russell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Three misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Russell fails to land.
Russell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Three.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Three.
Three on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Three has a couple of punches blocked by Russell.
Russell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russell blocking some punches.
Russell throws an elbow that misses.
Russell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Russell.
Three misses with a punch on the inside.
Russell is working Three over against the cage.
Three tries to work over Russell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Russell takes a shot to the head.
Three misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Three tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Three fails to land.
Three fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Three managing to block the knees to the body from Russell.
A head punch on the inside from Three fails to land.
Three tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Russell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Three's brow.
Three swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Three.
Russell blocking some punches.
Three blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Three.
Three blocks an elbow strike from Russell.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Russell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Three's brow.
Three gets through Russell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Russell lands an elbow just above Three 's eye. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russell pushes off an throws an elbow but Three leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Three misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Russell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Russell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Three.
Russell slows down the pace here.
Three misses with a hook from the clinch.
Russell taking a breather.
Three has a couple of punches blocked by Russell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Three.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Russell.
Russell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Three lands a right hand.
Three swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Three doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Russell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Three lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Three blocks an elbow strike.
Russell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3#
Three misses with a punch on the inside.
Russell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Three has a couple of punches blocked by Russell.
Russell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Russell misses with an elbow over the top.
Russell misses with an elbow over the top.
Three avoids a wild elbow strike from Russell.
Three misses with a short punch on the inside.
Russell pushes off an throws an elbow but Three leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Three avoids the elbow strike from Russell, against the cage.
Three working aggressively here.
Russell pushes off an throws an elbow but Three leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Three misses with a punch on the inside.
Three lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Russell misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Three fails to land.
Russell pushes off an throws an elbow but Three leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Three blocks an elbow strike.
Russell blocks an uppercut.
Three lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Three avoids a wild elbow strike from Russell.
Russell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Three throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Three lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Russell throws an elbow but misses.
Three blocks an elbow strike.
Three fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Three.
Three misses with a punch on the inside.
Russell misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Russell.
Russell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Three avoids it.
Three gets through Russell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Russell.
With the fighters up against the cage, Russell throws an elbow but misses.
Russell misses with an elbow over the top.
Russell pushes off an throws an elbow but Three leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Russell throws an elbow but it misses.
Russell pushes off an throws an elbow but Three leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Three on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Three tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hop Ww Three dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Three fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Russell on the side of the head.#CL#
Russell takes the fight into the clinch.
Three blocks the elbow strike.
Russell looking to throw knees to the head but Three is blocking nicely.
Hop Ww Three seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Russell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Three goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Russell throws an elbow that misses.
Russell missing with knees to the body.
Three dodges an elbow strike from Russell.
Russell throws an elbow but it misses.
Three throws a head punch that misses.
Three blocks an elbow strike from Russell.
Three lands a hook that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Three lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Russell.
Russell blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Russell throws an elbow but misses.
Three blocks the elbow strike.
Three lands a left hand.
Three swings wildly with an uppercut but Russell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Three. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Three.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Russell.
Russell trying to control the position but instead, Three has worked for underhooks and has pushed Russell into the cage.
Three lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Russell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Three working aggressively here.
Russell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Three swings wildly with an uppercut but Russell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russell blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Three fails to land.
Russell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Russell throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Three.
Russell pushes off an throws an elbow but Three leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Three doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Russell blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Russell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Three misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Three.
Three takes an elbow to the forehead.
Three avoids a wild elbow strike from Russell.
Russell misses with an elbow over the top.
Three takes an elbow to the temple.
Russell lands an elbow just above Three 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Three fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Three misses with some punches.
Russell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Three has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Russell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Three can't find room to land a body shot as Russell controls the action.
Three scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Three swings wildly with an uppercut but Russell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Three takes an elbow to the forehead.
Three misses with a hook from the clinch.
Three swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russell throws an elbow that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Three. #T3#
Russell has a couple of punches blocked by Three.
Russell throws an elbow but it misses.
Three lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Three.
Three working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Three fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Three fails to land.
Three has a couple of punches blocked by Russell.
Russell misses with a knee strike.
Russell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Three has a couple of punches blocked by Russell.
Three misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Russell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Three blocks an elbow strike.
Three lands a shoulder strike.
Russell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Three misses with a hook from the clinch.
Three dodges an elbow strike from Russell.
Russell misses with an elbow over the top.
Three working aggressively here.
Russell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Russell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Three has a couple of punches blocked by Russell.
Three gets through Russell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russell blocking some punches.
Three takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Russell throws an elbow but misses.
Russell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Three throws a punch but it's blocked by Russell.
Russell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Three misses with some punches.
Three swings wildly with an uppercut but Russell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Three swings wildly with an uppercut but Russell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Three blocks an elbow strike from Russell.
Three pushes Russell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Three.
Russell misses with an elbow strike.
Three avoids a wild elbow strike from Russell.
Russell misses with an elbow strike.
Russell misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hop Ww Three showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Russell takes the fight into the clinch.
Three misses with a punch to the body.
Three working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Russell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Three's brow.
Three has a couple of punches blocked by Russell.
Three swings wildly with an uppercut but Russell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Russell.
Russell prevents a body shot from Three.
Three tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Russell's elbow.
Three has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Russell throws an elbow but it misses.
Russell avoiding damage.
Three lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell throws an elbow that misses.
Good body shot from Three.
Three swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Three misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Three fails to land.
Three throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Three throws a head punch that misses.
Three misses with a punch on the inside.
Three avoids a wild elbow strike from Russell.
Three misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Russell.
Three has a couple of punches blocked by Russell.
Three blocks the elbow strike.
Three avoids the elbow strike from Russell, against the cage.
Three lands a shot to the body.
Three misses with a punch on the inside.
Russell tries to land knees in the clinch but Three avoids the damage to the body.
Three makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Russell throws an elbow but it misses.
Three lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Russell.
Three lands a hook to the side of the head.
Three gets through Russell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Three fails to land.
Russell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Three lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Three tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Three.
Russell tries to land knees in the clinch but Three avoids the damage to the body.
Russell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Three scores with a shot to the side of Russell's head.
Russell misses with an elbow strike.
Three tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Three takes an elbow to the forehead.
Three lands a hook that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
Three fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Russell misses with an elbow strike.
Three working aggressively here.
Three blocks an elbow strike from Russell.
Three tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Russell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Russell throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Three.
Russell blocks an uppercut.
Three lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Russell.
Three misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Three lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Russell prevents a body shot from Three.
Russell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Three fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Three.
Russell blocking some punches.
Russell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Three blocks an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Three.
Three lands a right hand that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
Three avoids a wild elbow strike from Russell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Three.
Russell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Three.
Three fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Three avoids a wild elbow strike from Russell.
Three working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Three.
Russell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Russell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Russell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Russell pushes off an throws an elbow but Three leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Russell blocks an uppercut.
Russell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Russell prevents a body shot from Three.
Three has a couple of punches blocked by Russell.
Three misses with the head strike.
Three avoids a wild elbow strike from Russell.
Three lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
Three working aggressively here.
Three avoids a wild elbow strike from Russell.
Still in the clinch, Three scores with a nice short uppercut.
Russell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Russell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Russell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Three's brow.
Three throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Three blocks an elbow strike.
Three throws a head punch that misses.
Reece Russell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hop Ww Three is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Russell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hop Ww Three comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Three has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hop Ww Three! |
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