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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Fartface (ranked 5666 p4p, 6544 weight class) and Audie Graham (ranked 171 p4p, 184 weight class). Audie Graham told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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300
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270
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gregory Fartface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Audie Graham !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fartface fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fartface shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Graham sprawls well. Graham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fartface gets slowly back to his feet.
Graham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Graham . Fartface shrugs it off though.
Fartface shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Graham counters by moving into the clinch.
Graham pulls guard.
Fartface might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fartface stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fartface distracts Graham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fartface has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Graham is proving hard to escape from.
Fartface is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Graham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Graham is adopting a defensive guard.
Graham looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fartface shoots for a takedown but Graham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Fartface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fartface throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Graham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Graham clinches up with Fartface and pushes him back against the cage.
Fartface is working for takedown but Graham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fartface is pressed up against the cage. Graham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fartface down to the mat. Fartface avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fartface shoots in looking for a takedown but Graham manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fartface's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Graham pushes Fartface up against the cage in a clinch.
Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Graham .
Fartface tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Graham manages to circle out of the way.
Graham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fartface cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham shoots in looking for a takedown. Fartface tries to sprawl out of it but Graham keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fartface manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Graham fails with the takedown.
Fartface drops down looking for a counter takedown but Graham sprawls and moves away.
Graham lands with a kick to the temple. Fartface shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Gregory Fartface has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Fartface. No joy for Graham on that attempt.
Graham looks winded!
Graham tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fartface defends well and Graham ends up having to push Fartface into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fartface shoots in for a takedown but Graham shows good takedown defense.
Graham has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Graham thuds his right hand into Fartface's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Graham with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Fartface as Graham shoots in.
Graham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fartface.
Fartface really is a fat lump.
Fartface shoots in but no luck this time.
Graham unleashes a big counter combination but Fartface bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fartface defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Graham .
Graham displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fartface.
Graham shoots in for a double leg but Fartface sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fartface sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fartface moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Audie Graham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Fartface's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fartface shoots and misses
and Graham counters with a two punch combo.
Fartface keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fartface shoots in looking for a takedown. Graham tries to sprawl out of it but Fartface keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Graham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fartface throws a nice looking combination but Graham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Audie Graham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graham throws a right and a left that Fartface avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fartface fails with an attempt to clinch.
Graham throws a one two combo.
Graham avoids the head kick by Fartface.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fartface shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Fartface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graham moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Graham jumps guard but Fartface turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fartface tries to circle away but Graham has him pinned against the cage.
Graham manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fartface misses with a knee strike.
Graham is leaning against Fartface and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fartface looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Graham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graham tries to pull guard but Fartface holds him up against the cage and eventually Graham drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fartface is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fartface wants a takedown but no success here.
Graham pulls guard effortlessly.
Fartface wants to stand and escape but instead Graham has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fartface controls Graham momentarily but Graham frees himself.
Graham slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Graham trying to control but Fartface is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fartface trying to keep a closed guard but Graham is proving a slippery customer.
Graham throwing strikes but missing.
Graham postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Graham looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Graham wants to pass the guard but Fartface is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham stands up from Fartface's guard - Graham perhaps looking for a knockout.
Graham closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fartface circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fartface looks for a takedown but Graham sprawls well.
Graham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Audie Graham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gregory Fartface's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fartface throws a lazy head kick
and Graham counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Graham .
Fartface jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Graham walks away with a smile on his face. Fartface gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fartface tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fartface sets himself, and Graham steps forward looking for the clinch! Fartface avoids it this time.
Graham slaps away a takedown attempt from Fartface, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Graham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fartface, pushing him back against the cage.
Graham jumps guard.
Graham wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fartface tries to stand but Graham is controlling from the bottom.
Fartface trying to control but Graham is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham managing to control the position.
Graham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Graham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fartface doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fartface manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fartface has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Graham is working away from the top position though.
Fartface looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Fartface to get to his feet.
Fartface leaves Graham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Graham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fartface, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham jumps guard but Fartface turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Graham pulls guard.
Graham is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fartface stays in close to Graham 's body and controls the position.
Fartface gets to his feet. Graham looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fartface gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fartface is trying to break the clinch but Graham is controlling him.
Graham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fartface fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fartface is defended easily by Graham .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Fartface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Graham shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fartface manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fartface utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fartface not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gregory Fartface has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Audie Graham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fartface is working an open guard so Graham takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Audie Graham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Graham 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Audie Graham !
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hype
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