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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Graves (ranked 144 p4p, 339 weight class) and Fedor Osipov (ranked 20 p4p, 45 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Graves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Osipov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Graves clinches up with Osipov and pushes him back against the cage.
Graves lands a right hand.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Osipov controls his hands.
Osipov tries to score a body lock takedown but Graves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Graves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Osipov.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
Osipov being controlled against the cage.
Graves prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyrone Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Osipov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osipov wants a takedown.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Osipov tries to score a body lock takedown but Graves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves avoiding damage.
Graves is pushing Osipov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Graves for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Osipov.
Osipov wants the takedown. Graves is fighting it off but Osipov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Graves's guard against the cage.
Graves trying to keep a closed guard but Osipov is proving a slippery customer.
Osipov is looking to work some ground and pound but Graves has wrist control.
Graves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Osipov is aware though and is defending well.
Osipov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Graves's head.
Osipov trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves wants to sweep but no luck.
Graves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Osipov defends well.
Graves has control of Osipov's left arm, preventing Osipov from doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Osipov working his ground and pound in the gym.
Osipov is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Graves has control of Osipov's left arm, preventing Osipov from doing any damage.
Osipov stopping the sweep attempt from Graves.
Osipov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Osipov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Osipov from controlling successfully.
Graves keeping full guard, as Osipov tries to pass.
Osipov throwing strikes from guard but Graves blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Osipov manages to get himself to full guard.
Osipov 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.
Graves controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Graves wants to stand but Osipov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Osipov keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
Osipov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves wants to stand but Osipov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Osipov 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.
Graves is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Graves misses.
Osipov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Osipov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Graves defends well and Osipov ends up having to push Graves into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Graves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Osipov's head backwards.
Graves swings for the body but Osipov moves out of range.
Graves lands a head shot.
Graves takes the fight into the clinch.
Osipov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Osipov blocking some punches.
Osipov can't get the takedown.
Osipov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Graves avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Graves pushes Osipov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Graves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Osipov.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Osipov looks winded!
A short left from Graves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osipov being controlled against the cage.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
A short left from Graves.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Graves will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Osipov up against the cage.
Graves displaying some good clinch control by pressing Osipov up against the cage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Osipov tries to score a body lock takedown but Graves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves digs a right hand into Osipov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Osipov's gas tank.
Graves lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves stalls.
Graves scores with a hook to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Osipovs head.
Graves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Osipov or not.
Graves stalls.
A left hand lands to the body for Graves.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Graves.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
I was talking to Graves's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Graves.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Come on Graves - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Graves will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Osipov up against the cage.
Graves lands an uppercut.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Osipov.
Graves gets through Osipov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Graves.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Graves.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
A short right from Graves.
Graves leaning his opponent against the cage.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
A short right from Graves.
Graves just leaning against Osipov, taking a breather.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osipov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Graves gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
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 feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Osipov sprawling to the canvas! Osipov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Graves finish him?!
Graves sends Osipov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Graves is motioning to the referee to let Osipov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Osipov is rocked!
It looks like Fedor Osipov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osipov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
Osipov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Osipov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Graves counters with a crisp right hand that drops Osipov! Graves lets Osipov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Osipov is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
A decent looking cross lands there for Graves.
Osipov seems to have recovered his senses.
Osipov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Graves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tyrone Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osipov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Osipov is breathing heavily.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Osipov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Graves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tyrone Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Osipov.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
Tyrone Graves has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Graves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Osipov.
Graves is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Osipov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Graves pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Osipov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osipov can do to turn this around?
Graves looks to land a right hand but Osipov moved out of range.
Osipov feints the counter takedown.
Graves cracks Osipov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Graves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Osipov manages to avoid it.
Osipov slips under a jab.
Osipov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Graves defends it well.
Graves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Osipov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Osipov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Osipov fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Osipov takes one on the button.
Tyrone Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osipov moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Graves finds it's target.
Graves throws a hook but Osipov avoids it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Osipov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Graves moves into the clinch successfully.
Osipov is trying to drag Graves to the mat but Graves just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Graves looking to stall.
Osipov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Graves pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Osipov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Graves regains guard immediately.
Graves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Graves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Graves engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Osipov is keeping the position for now.
Graves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Osipov is keeping the position for now.
Osipov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Graves controls the pace.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osipov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Graves 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.
Graves has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osipov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Graves stays in close to Osipov's body and controls the position.
Graves continues to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's eight 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.
Graves looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Graves moves into the clinch.
A short left from Graves.
Osipov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Graves is pressed up against the cage. Osipov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Graves down to the mat. Graves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tyrone Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
Osipov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graves throws out the jab.
Osipov feints the counter takedown.
Osipov moves away from the strike by Graves.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Graves clinches up with Osipov and pushes him back against the cage.
Osipov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Graves pulls his leg out and moves away.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Osipov feints the counter takedown.
Osipov ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
And Osipov tries to counter it with a takedown but Graves pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Osipov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Graves lands a right hook to the body.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osipov moves away.
Osipov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Graves dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Osipov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Graves throws a body punch but Osipov moves out of range.
Osipov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Graves defends it well.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Graves is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Osipov ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Graves slaps away a takedown attempt from Osipov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Osipov's shoulder, as Osipov tries to avoid the shot.
Graves takes a swing at Osipov's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osipov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Graves throws a body punch but Osipov moves out of range.
Osipov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Graves throws a lazy right hand but Osipov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Osipov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A shot to the body from Graves misses
and Osipov counters with a shoot takedown. Graves fights it but they end up in guard.
Graves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graves is on top in guard.
Osipov wants to control the position but Graves says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osipov controlling the position for now.
Graves is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Osipov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Graves has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Graves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Osipov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Osipov is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves looking to control and managing it successfully.
Osipov is trying desperately to improve position.
Graves takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Graves is riding his opponent, not letting Osipov buck him off.
Osipov is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
More hug and hope from Graves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves is hanging on to Osipov's back as he tries to escape.
Osipov trying to control the position but Graves manages to sink in the hooks.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves controlling well, preventing Osipov from escaping the position.
Graves controls the action.
Osipov tries to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Graves keeps control of the position easily here as Osipov tries to buck him off.
Osipov trying to control the hands but Graves breaks the grip.
Graves is riding his opponent, not letting Osipov buck him off.
Osipov is trying to break free.
Graves has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Osipov tries to escape but Graves has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Osipov keeps trying to improve his position.
Graves slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's eight 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.
Graves has the hooks in. Osipov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
What can Osipov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Graves is hanging on to Osipov's back as he tries to escape.
Fedor Osipov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyrone Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graves trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Osipov doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Graves 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 30:25
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Graves!
Tyrone Graves retains his heavyweight title!
Tyrone Graves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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RATING
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