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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Graves (ranked 478 p4p, 830 weight class) and Daniel Maverick (ranked 69 p4p, 111 weight class). Graves comes into the arena with I Bring The Darkness. blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Lethal high kicks
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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 12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phil Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Maverick!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves tries to clinch but Maverick is having none of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maverick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick lands for Graves.
We've been told by Graves's head coaches at Berloga that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maverick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Graves doesn't seem bothered though.
Maverick throws out a leg kick but Graves moves out of range and Maverick only half commits.
Maverick throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick tries a low kick but Graves avoids it.
Graves clinches with his opponent.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves tries a body shot but Maverick blocks it.
Maverick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maverick wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maverick's elbow.
Maverick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maverick tries to move into range but Graves moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maverick looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Graves thows a leg kick but Maverick checks it
and Maverick counters with a big head kick but Graves shrugs it off.
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maverick throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Phil Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves lands a nice hook to Maverick's body. Maverick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Graves smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maverick tries a head kick but it misses.
Graves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves is looking to slow Maverick down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maverick throws a head kick that half lands.
That kick from Maverick tenderised Graves's leg. Graves is trying to keep his angry face on.
Graves takes a swing at Maverick's ribcage but misses.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maverick throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves misses with an uppercut.
Maverick pivots, looking for a leg kick but Graves is out of range and Maverick settles back down.
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graves jabs Maverick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Graves connects with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maverick!
Graves turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maverick misses with a looping right.
Graves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maverick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Maverick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maverick.
Maverick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maverick tries a head kick but it misses.
Graves connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maverick. Maverick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maverick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maverick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands a glancing blow to the side of Maverick's head.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maverick!
Graves scores with a leg kick.
Graves darts in and clinches Maverick up against the cage.
Graves scores with a hook to the body.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maverick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maverick.
Maverick prevents a body shot from Graves.
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
Maverick is trying to break the clinch but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maverick is trying to break the clinch but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Graves manages to break the clinch.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maverick.
Maverick throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Maverick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maverick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Graves is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Graves connects with the punch.
Maverick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Graves.
Graves thuds his right hand into Maverick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Graves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maverick is trying to push Graves away but Graves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Maverick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Maverick can't break the clinch.
Graves is leaning against Maverick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maverick stalling in the clinch but Graves improves position.
A short left from Graves.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mavericks head.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Maverick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
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.
Maverick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Maverick's head.
Graves keeps control of Maverick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mavericks head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maverick takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
Graves is working Maverick over against the cage.
Graves is leaning against Maverick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maverick looks winded!
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves tries to work over Maverick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maverick manages to break the clinch.
Graves moves into the clinch.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Maverick avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maverick misses with a body punch.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves is working Maverick over against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Maverick's head.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Graves.
Graves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Maverick avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maverick is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Graves.
Graves just leaning against Maverick, taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Graves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graves lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Graves.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Maverick controls the action.
Maverick misses with some punches.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Maverick tries to break the clinch but Graves is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Graves tries a body shot but Maverick blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Graves dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Graves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maverick.
Graves throws a front kick that sends Maverick stumbling back into the cage.
Graves fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maverick on the side of the head.
Maverick misses the shot to the body.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maverick can do to turn this around?
Graves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maverick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Graves. Graves obviously looking to wear him down.
Phil Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
Maverick tries to keep at a distance but Graves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Phil Graves has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maverick wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Maverick is breathing heavily.
Graves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maverick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maverick blocks a body shot from Graves.
Graves lands a body punch.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves digs a right hand into Maverick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maverick's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Maverick takes a shot to the head.
Maverick is rocked!
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Maverick's head.
Maverick is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Maverick takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves pushes Maverick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves presses Maverick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Maverick avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Maverick avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Graves gets through Maverick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maverick scores with a shot to the side of Graves's head.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Maverick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
Graves lands a body punch.
Maverick tries to break free but Graves pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Maverick controls his hands.
Maverick can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Maverick controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mavericks head.
Graves dips a shoulder and cracks Maverick with a mighty uppercut! Maverick falls back against the cage and Graves unloads with a barrage of strikes! Maverick is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Graves screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Graves!
Our winner, Phil Graves, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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