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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Graves (ranked 2574 p4p, 2853 weight class) and Jimmy Navarro (ranked 317 p4p, 348 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrance Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Graves throws a lazy right hand but Navarro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Navarro swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graves lands a jab to the head.
Graves misses with a low kick.
Graves tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Navarro defends well and Graves ends up having to push Navarro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Navarro lands a shoulder strike.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Navarro misses with a body punch.
Navarro blocks a body shot from Graves.
Navarro can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Navarro backwards.
Navarro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Navarro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves presses Navarro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Navarro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graves misses with a kick to the body
and Navarro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Graves to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Graves looking to sit in guard and control but Navarro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Graves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Graves seems keen to control Navarro's posture.
I've been told that Navarro has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Navarro slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Navarro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Graves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Navarro is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro prevents Graves from improving his position.
Graves keeping control of the position.
Graves trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Navarro throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves misses with a body kick.
Navarro avoids a kick to the body.
Navarro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Graves staying out of range there.
Graves throws a quick counter kick to the body but Navarro avoids it.
Navarro slips a straight right by Graves.
Graves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Graves moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNavarro.
Terrance Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves thuds his shin into the meat of Navarro's side.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Nice uppercut lands for Navarro. That snapped Graves's head back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Navarro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Navarro.
Graves lands a jab.
Navarro throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Terrance Graves will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Navarro throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Graves is predictable there
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Graves.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Navarro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Navarro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Graves with a body shot.
Graves throws out a powerful jab.
Nice shot lands for Navarro.
Graves is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Graves lands a nice looking kick to the body. Navarro takes a step back to recover.
Graves connects with a good right hand that stumbles Navarro. Navarro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Graves tries to work over Navarro's front leg with a kick but Navarro checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves is looking to score with low kicks.
Navarro misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range.
Graves misses with the body kick
and Navarro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Navarro wants to slow Graves down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Navarro throws a right hand that misses
and Graves counters with a low kick, right behind Navarro 's knee.
Graves fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Graves misses with a looping right.
Navarro looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Graves throws a body kick that misses.
Navarro stuffs the takedown attempt from Graves. Graves gets slowly back to his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Graves - that will leave a mark!
Graves looks to throw the jab but Navarro is out of range.
Navarro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Graves throws a body punch but Navarro moves out of range.
Navarro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Graves gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Navarro counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Navarro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Graves if he has to take too many more of those.
Graves slips a straight right by Navarro.
A jab from Navarro misses.
Navarro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Navarro. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Navarro throws a low kick, looking for Graves's leg but Graves calmly moves out of range.
Navarro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Navarro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Navarro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Graves.
Navarro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Navarro blocks a low kick nicely.
Terrance Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
Graves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Navarro misses.
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Navarro counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Navarro.
Graves misses with a looping right.
Navarro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Navarro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Graves checks it well.
Graves shoots in and drives through. Navarro sprawls well.
A nice side step and Navarro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrance Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves lands with a nice body kick.
Navarro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Navarro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Graves can pounce on him.
Navarro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Graves.
Graves throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Navarro to counter with a crisp jab.
Graves misses with a left hand
letting Navarro counter with a right hand.
Navarro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves half committed to a counter leg kick.
Graves 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 throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves throws the kick towards the body but Navarro avoids it.
Navarro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Navarro feints and then cracks Graves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Graves down.
Navarro throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
Graves tries a head kick but it misses.
Graves looks to throw a body kick
letting Navarro counter with a right hand.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Navarro tries to avoid it but Graves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Navarro to the ground. Navarro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Navarro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Navarro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Navarro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Graves.
Navarro throws a big counter head kick but Graves avoids it with no problem.
Navarro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Navarro misses with a straight left.
Graves throws a leg kick
and Navarro counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Navarro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Graves doesn't seem phased though.
Graves fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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 Terrance Graves will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Graves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Navarro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Navarro looks to land a body kick but Graves moved away.
Graves misses with a hook.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
A little feinted left hand from Graves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Graves throws a hook but Navarro blocks it.
Graves keeps Navarro at a distance using the push kick.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro.
It looked like Graves was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Graves misses with a takedown attempt - Navarro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Navarro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Navarro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Graves thuds his right hand into Navarro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Graves misses with a takedown
and Navarro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Graves thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrance Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves swings for the body but Navarro moves out of range.
Graves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Graves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Navarro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Graves scrambles back to his feet.
Navarro walks into a jab.
Navarro throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves walks into a jab.
Graves shoots and misses
and Navarro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Navarro scores with a decent looking hook.
Graves throws the kick towards the body but Navarro avoids it.
Navarro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Graves misses with a lunging right hand
and Navarro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navarro misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Navarro misses.
Jimmy Navarro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terrance Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves lands a lovely overhand right.
Graves misses with a right hand
and Navarro counters with a nice body shot.
Graves throws a wild body kick that Navarro sees coming a mile off.
Navarro tries a quick counter leg kick but Graves is wise to it.
Navarro misses with an uppercut.
A low kick lands for Graves.
Navarro scoring well with a low kick there.
Navarro looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Jimmy Navarro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves shoots and misses
and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut.
Navarro blocks a low kick nicely.
Navarro throws a nice looking combination but Graves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves throws a leg kick
and Navarro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Navarro.
Graves closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Navarro is not content to let Graves control the position.
Graves takes a little break here. Navarro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Graves working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves wants to control but Navarro is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Navarro's face as Graves controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Graves fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Graves scores with a jab.
Navarro misses with a left hand
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves connects with the punch.
Graves scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Graves.
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 Terrance Graves.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graves, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrance Graves!
A relieved looking Terrance 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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