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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Norman Boma (ranked 1010 p4p, 1029 weight class) and Terrance Graves (ranked 136 p4p, 138 weight class). Boma kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Drowning Pool - Bodies. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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 22 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norman Boma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrance Graves!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boma throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
Boma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boma throws a head kick that misses
and Graves counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Graves throwing shots but Boma is blocking nicely.
Graves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boma's head.
Boma has hold of Graves's hands but Graves slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Graves content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boma looks like he's trying to stand up.
Graves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Graves.
Boma is concentrating on defense, preventing Graves from advancing position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Graves lands a nice short elbow.
Graves lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boma is trying to maintain the position but Graves is very close to passing his half guard.
Graves is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boma keeps working.
Graves thows a huge punch but Boma dodges it nicely.
Graves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands with a punch from half guard.
Boma regains full guard. Nicely done.
Graves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Boma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves stopping the sweep attempt from Boma.
Boma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Graves stops Boma from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Graves moves out of range as Boma strikes.
Boma thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Graves if he has to take too many more of those.
A lazy body kick from Boma
and Graves counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Boma looking to control but Graves passes into half guard.
Graves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves prevents Boma from improving his position.
Graves thows a huge punch but Boma dodges it nicely.
Graves working Boma over with strikes.
Boma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boma is doing well to control the position and prevent Graves from advancing to side control.
Graves looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Graves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Graves lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Graves scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Graves landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boma is rocked!
Boma is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Graves scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oh Boma is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Graves connects with a nice short shot to Boma's temple.
Graves is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Boma is hurt! He's hurt bad - Graves fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Boma from any more punishment! Congratulations to Graves! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrance Graves!
Terrance Graves thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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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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