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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Salajudin Ii (ranked 65 p4p, 280 weight class) and Tyrone Graves (ranked 2 p4p, 20 weight class). Salajudin Ii comes into the arena with На белом blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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29 - 13 - 0 |
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265
15 - 5 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
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 29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Super Salajudin Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Graves!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves throws a body punch but Salajudin Ii moves out of range.
Graves takes a swing at Salajudin Ii's ribcage but misses.
Graves is looking to clinch but Salajudin Ii is avoiding it.
Danga de danga de dang - Graves scores with a four punch combination!
Graves misses the body punch
and Salajudin Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salajudin Ii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Graves misses with a kick to the body.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salajudin Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Salajudin Ii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Graves rushes Salajudin Ii and presses him up against the cage.
Salajudin Ii jumps into guard, dragging Graves to the mat.
Graves is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Salajudin Ii is controlling Graves's posture.
Salajudin Ii 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.
Salajudin Ii is pulling down on Graves's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Graves has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Graves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salajudin Ii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Graves has managed to get both his arms back between Salajudin Ii's legs - danger averted.
Salajudin Ii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Graves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Graves.
Salajudin Ii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Graves defends well.
Salajudin Ii looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salajudin Ii keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Salajudin Ii managing to control the position.
Graves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Graves seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Graves misses with an uppercut. Salajudin Ii saw that one coming.
Graves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Salajudin Ii rather than just go for the knockout.
Graves lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Salajudin Ii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salajudin Ii.
Sloppy strikes from Graves. Those never looked like landing.
Salajudin Ii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Graves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves instigates a clinch.
Salajudin Ii has had enough of the clinch but Graves keeps him there for the moment.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Salajudin Ii.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salajudin Ii has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Graves uses from the top position.
Salajudin Ii being controlled here, momentarily.
Salajudin Ii pulls Graves in close to prevent any damage.
Graves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salajudin Ii has his foot on Graves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graves works his way back into a safe position though.
Salajudin Ii controls Graves momentarily but Graves frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Graves dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Graves misses with a left hand
and Salajudin Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graves lands a nice looking kick to the body. Salajudin Ii takes a step back to recover.
Graves throws a sloppy head kick
and Salajudin Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyrone Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salajudin Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Graves lands a body shot.
Graves connects with a body shot.
Graves jabs Salajudin Ii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Salajudin Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Salajudin Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves misses with a head kick.
Salajudin Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salajudin Ii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Salajudin Ii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Salajudin Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Salajudin Ii avoids the body shot from Graves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Salajudin Ii feinted with a counter takedown.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Salajudin Ii attempts a counter takedown but Graves avoids it well and moves away.
Salajudin Ii blocks the body kick.
Graves tries to move into range but Salajudin Ii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Graves lands with a good body shot.
Tyrone Graves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salajudin Ii fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Graves sprawls well initially but Salajudin Ii persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Graves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Salajudin Ii is working away from the top position though.
Graves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Graves is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salajudin Ii seems to be looking for submissions.
Salajudin Ii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Graves.
Graves wants to sweep but no luck.
Graves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Salajudin Ii looking for a guillotine here but Graves defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salajudin Ii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Salajudin Ii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salajudin Ii 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Salajudin Ii is keeping the position.
Salajudin Ii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graves is one step ahead there.
Salajudin Ii working a defensive guard here.
Graves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Salajudin Ii keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Graves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Salajudin Ii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Graves stands and throws Salajudin Ii's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Salajudin Ii tries to improve position but can't.
Graves tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Salajudin Ii is trying to escape the position but Graves is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves working away.
Graves controls the position from side control.
Graves wants to stand but Salajudin Ii is controlling his arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Salajudin Ii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Super Salajudin Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salajudin Ii staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Graves misses.
Salajudin Ii feinted with a counter takedown.
Graves throws the left hand but Salajudin Ii avoids the punch easily.
Graves looks to land a combination. Salajudin Ii sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Salajudin Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salajudin Ii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Graves takes the fight into the clinch.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Salajudin Ii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves blocks a body shot from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii jumps into guard, dragging Graves to the mat.
Salajudin Ii has his foot on Graves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graves works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graves defends it easily.
Salajudin Ii working for a triangle but Graves defends it easily.
Salajudin Ii keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
Graves stays in close to Salajudin Ii's body and controls the position.
Graves postures up.
Salajudin Ii pulls Graves in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Salajudin Ii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Graves stays in close to Salajudin Ii's body and controls the position.
Graves is sitting in close to Salajudin Ii's body. Salajudin Ii has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Graves is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Graves is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Salajudin Ii.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Super Salajudin Ii!
Super Salajudin Ii 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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