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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Graves (ranked 129 p4p, 411 weight class) and Randal Clappertron (ranked 8 p4p, 29 weight class). Randal Clappertron will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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World class boxer
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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 15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randal Clappertron!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch but Clappertron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clappertron with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Graves pushes Clappertron up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves pushes Clappertron back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clappertron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graves has closed the distance and engaged Clappertron in a clinch.
Clappertron wants to get back to striking at distance but Graves won't allow it.
Graves'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.
Clappertron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Clappertron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clappertron throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Clappertron scores with a jab to the head.
Clappertron misses with a low kick.
Graves misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves pushes Clappertron up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clappertron backwards.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves tries to stall but Clappertron uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good body shot from Graves.
Clappertron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Clappertron blocking some punches.
Graves dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Clappertron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graves tries to clinch up.
A punch lands to the side of Graves 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Graves moves to clinch but Clappertron breaks away
and Clappertron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Tyrone Graves has been cut.
Graves misses with a body kick.
Graves tries to clinch but Clappertron moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clappertron to score with a decent uppercut.
Clappertron throws a chopping leg kick but Graves manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Graves has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clappertron wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
Clappertron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graves rushes Clappertron and presses him up against the cage.
The referee calls for Graves to work.
Clappertron breaks from the clinch.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clappertron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graves tries to clinch but Clappertron moves out of range.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Clappertron.
Graves connects with a right hand. Clappertron shakes it off.
Graves wants to clinch but Clappertron slips to the side
and Clappertron counters with a leg kick.
Clappertron lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clappertron tries to land a leg kick but Graves saw it coming and moves away.
Clappertron misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clappertron looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Clappertron throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Clappertron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Clappertron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clappertron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clappertron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves thinks about countering with a head kick.
Clappertron is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Clappertron lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Clappertron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clappertron misses with a wild body shot.
Clappertron misses with a body kick.
Graves quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Graves moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Clappertron.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clappertron blocking some punches.
Clappertron prevents a body shot from Graves.
Clappertron blocks an uppercut.
Graves stalling against the cage.
Clappertron is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Clappertron blocks an uppercut.
Clappertron wants to break free but Graves has control.
A frustrated look appears on Clappertron's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clappertron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clappertron connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A cross from Graves lands.
Clappertron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Clappertron.
Graves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clappertron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clappertron tests Graves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyrone Graves's cut is getting worse.
The fighters circle momentarily. Clappertron darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randal Clappertron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Graves's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clappertron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clappertron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clappertron! But no joy.
Clappertron throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
Clappertron is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clappertron.
Graves is looking to clinch.
Clappertron misses with a two punch combination.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clappertron.
Graves tries to land a leg kick but Clappertron saw it coming and moves away.
Randal Clappertron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clappertron looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Graves tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws a body punch but Clappertron moves out of range.
Clappertron swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clappertron looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Graves has Clappertron up against the cage in a clinch.
Clappertron wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clappertron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clappertron or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clappertron letting Graves take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Clappertron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clappertron breaks from the clinch.
Graves tries to clinch up
and Clappertron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clappertron throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Clappertron - just one landing.
Graves has Clappertron up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clappertron.
Clappertron breaks from the clinch.
Clappertron misses with a double jab.
Clappertron keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clappertron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clappertron throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clappertron.
Graves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Graves avoids the body shot from Clappertron.
Graves was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clappertron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves is looking to clinch.
Clappertron throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Clappertron with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clappertron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Graves doesn't manage to clinch there - Clappertron circles away.
Nice defenses there by Graves.
Clappertron looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Graves rushes Clappertron and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clappertron has had enough of the clinch but Graves keeps him there for the moment.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Clappertron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graves slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clappertron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Graves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Graves doesn't manage to clinch there - Clappertron circles away.
Graves takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clappertron throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clappertron fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
Tyrone Graves's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Graves rushes Clappertron and presses him up against the cage.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves tries to work over Clappertron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clappertron up against the cage.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Clappertron controls his hands.
Clappertron wants to break the clinch but can't.
Graves keeps control of Clappertron as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Graves leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clappertron wants to break free but Graves has control.
Graves pushes Clappertron back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves misses with some punches.
Graves prevents Clappertron from breaking the clinch.
Graves taking a breather.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves working aggressively here.
Clappertron has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clappertron tries to break free but Graves pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Clappertron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graves tries to clinch but Clappertron moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clappertron takes one on the button.
Graves has managed to clinch.
Clappertron is looking to break free of the clinch but Graves has double underhooks.
The referee calls for Graves to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randal Clappertron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Graves's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Clappertron keeps the fight on the outside.
Clappertron avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clappertron lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clappertron throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
Graves throws a quick counter kick to the body but Clappertron avoids it.
Clappertron moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves tries to clinch but Clappertron is having none of it.
Clappertron throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Graves takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Graves moves in looking to clinch but Clappertron pushes him off.
Clappertron looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Graves moves out of range as Clappertron strikes.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clappertron swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves moves in looking to clinch but Clappertron pushes him off.
Graves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Graves wants to clinch but Clappertron slips to the side
and Clappertron counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Graves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clappertron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clappertron throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clappertron.
Clappertron cracks Graves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Clappertron throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Graves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clappertron ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clappertron scores with a hook.
Graves throws a sloppy head kick
and Clappertron counters with a crisp right hand that drops Graves! Clappertron lets Graves back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Graves is rocked!
Jeez, Tyrone Graves's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
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!
Clappertron thuds a left hand into Graves's body.
Oh Graves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Clappertron.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Clappertron.
Graves seems to have got his legs back now.
Clappertron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clappertron swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clappertron sends Graves crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Clappertron is motioning to the referee to let Graves up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Randal Clappertron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That kick from Clappertron tenderised Graves's leg. Graves is trying to keep his angry face on.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clappertron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clappertron.
Tyrone Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves walks into a jab.
Clappertron moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyrone Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves tries to clinch there but Clappertron circles away.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clappertron was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Graves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clappertron gets tackled into the cage by Graves. Graves maintains the clinch.
Clappertron breaks the clinch.
Graves tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clappertron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves doesn't manage to clinch there - Clappertron circles away.
Graves cracks a nice hook into Clappertron's ribs.
Clappertron keeps the fight on the outside.
Clappertron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Graves.
Graves moves out of range as Clappertron strikes.
Clappertron looks to land a combination but Graves avoids it well.
Clappertron swats away the attempt to clinch by Graves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves misses with a hook.
Clappertron throws a shot to the body.
Clappertron lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick from Clappertron, right into the meat of the thigh.
Graves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clappertron moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Graves takes one to the chin there.
Graves tries to clinch up.
Clappertron is looking for the big counter here.
Graves takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clappertron misses with a hook.
Clappertron looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Graves quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Clappertron missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clappertron avoids the body shot from Graves.
Clappertron looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice cross by Clappertron.
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!
Clappertron throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Graves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clappertron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Graves wants to clinch up but Clappertron keeps it at a distance.
Clappertron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clappertron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Graves tries to clinch but Clappertron is having none of it.
Graves tries to clinch but Clappertron moves out of range.
Graves wants to clinch up but Clappertron keeps it at a distance.
Clappertron fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Graves.
Graves wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Clappertron misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clappertron keeps the fight on the outside.
Clappertron fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
Graves chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clappertron can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randal Clappertron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clappertron winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randal Clappertron!
Randal Clappertron seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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