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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Graves (ranked 320 p4p, 544 weight class) and Waheed Saqqaf (ranked 45 p4p, 76 weight class). Saqqaf has chosen The Endless River - Eternal Insomnia as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrance Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Waheed Saqqaf!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saqqaf is looking to chop away at Graves's legs.
Graves feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Saqqaf connects with a solid leg kick.
Saqqaf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Graves tries to counter with a takedown but Saqqaf is quick to defend against it.
Saqqaf tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Graves was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saqqaf.
Nice cross by Saqqaf.
Saqqaf looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Saqqaf swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Graves misses its target.
Saqqaf throws a head kick that misses.
Saqqaf looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick but Graves sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saqqaf throws a shot to the body.
Saqqaf with the inside leg kick.
Saqqaf scores with a push kick.
Waheed Saqqaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves throws a wild body kick that Saqqaf sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saqqaf misses the jab.
Graves on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Saqqaf lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saqqaf pivots, looking for a leg kick but Graves is out of range and Saqqaf settles back down.
Saqqaf bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Saqqaf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saqqaf punishes Graves's body with a nice straight punch.
Saqqaf cracks Graves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've been informed that Saqqaf has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Graves takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saqqaf lands a leg kick that knocks Graves off balance momentarily.
A low kick from Saqqaf misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saqqaf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And Graves counters with a quick kick to the body but Saqqaf blocks it.
Saqqaf turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saqqaf misses with a straight left.
Graves went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A bone on bone clash there as Graves blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saqqaf tries a quick counter leg kick but Graves is wise to it.
Saqqaf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Graves darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saqqaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Saqqaf is out of range.
Waheed Saqqaf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saqqaf tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Graves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Graves checks the leg kick.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saqqaf misses with the body kick
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Waheed Saqqaf has been cut.
A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target.
Saqqaf lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Graves shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saqqaf misses with a low kick as Graves jumps back.
Saqqaf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Graves. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Saqqaf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saqqaf lands a leg kick that knocks Graves off balance momentarily.
Saqqaf just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Graves.
Saqqaf jabs Graves right on the nose. Graves blinks but takes it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saqqaf.
Graves seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Saqqaf as he connects with a hook.
Nice body kick there by Saqqaf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saqqaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Saqqaf stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Graves.
Saqqaf lands a front kick.
Graves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saqqaf avoids the body shot from Graves.
Saqqaf looks for the body kick but Graves saw that one coming.
Graves half committed to a counter leg kick.
Saqqaf throws a low kick, looking for Graves's leg but Graves calmly moves out of range.
Saqqaf lands a nice looking body shot.
Saqqaf connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Graves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saqqaf lands a nice shot that snaps Graves's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Waheed Saqqaf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Waheed Saqqaf's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Saqqaf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graves misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saqqaf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saqqaf throws a big shot that misses.
Graves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saqqaf.
Graves checks a low kick from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Saqqaf on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Graves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saqqaf.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saqqaf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves blocks a low kick nicely.
Waheed Saqqaf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saqqaf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saqqaf.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saqqaf moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Saqqaf takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Saqqaf moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saqqaf moves out of range as Graves throws a body kick.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saqqaf misses with a body shot.
Graves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saqqaf throws a low kick, looking for Graves's leg but Graves calmly moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Graves checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice uppercut lands for Saqqaf. That snapped Graves's head back.
Saqqaf is looking to score with low kicks.
Saqqaf throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saqqaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves attempts a counter takedown but Saqqaf avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Graves.
Graves half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saqqaf.
Graves checks the leg kick.
Graves slips a jab and a cross from Saqqaf.
Graves scores with a nice strike.
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!
Saqqaf throws a leg kick which misses Graves's front leg but catches the back leg as Graves tries to avoid it.
Saqqaf's jab looks to have found its range, popping Graves under the eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Saqqaf misses the target.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Saqqaf manages to avoid it.
Graves chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saqqaf can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saqqaf.
Saqqaf throws a head kick but Graves moves out of range.
Graves tries to counter with a takedown but Saqqaf is quick to defend against it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Saqqaf. Graves shrugs it off though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick which misses Graves's front leg but catches the back leg as Graves tries to avoid it.
Graves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saqqaf.
Graves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saqqaf connects with a solid leg kick.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Saqqaf misses with a looping right.
Graves scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Saqqaf is looking to improve his position.
Saqqaf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves trying to control the action but Saqqaf is working from the bottom.
Graves slips a nice elbow through Saqqaf's hands, connecting with Saqqaf's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Graves there.
Saqqaf controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
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 Saqqaf's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves prevents Saqqaf from improving his position.
Saqqaf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Graves is working away from the top position though.
Saqqaf wants to improve his position but Graves is controlling well.
Graves trying to control the action but Saqqaf is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Waheed Saqqaf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Waheed Saqqaf's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Saqqaf goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Terrance Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saqqaf walks into a stiff left hand from Graves.
Graves throws a jab when Saqqaf was well out of range.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick
and Graves counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Saqqaf is rocked!
Saqqaf looking to control.
Graves connects with a couple of short punches.
Saqqaf is still in real trouble! Can Graves finish him?
Graves is in close to Saqqaf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Graves has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Graves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saqqaf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Graves has managed to get both his arms back between Saqqaf's legs - danger averted.
Saqqaf wants to hit a sweep here but Graves passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Saqqaf there!
Saqqaf seems to have recovered his senses.
Saqqaf tries to lock up and control but Graves gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saqqaf is working to get back to half guard.
Saqqaf sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ground and pound from Graves.
Ground and pound from Graves.
Saqqaf is not content to let Graves control the position.
Graves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saqqaf with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Saqqaf wants to improve his position but Graves is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves is nestled in close to Saqqaf, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Saqqaf is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Graves's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Graves's back!
Graves can't escape the position.
Saqqaf is trying to stick to Graves's back but Graves is turning into Saqqaf. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Saqqaf's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Graves.
Graves lands a couple of elbows.
Graves postures up and lands a big shot to Saqqaf's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saqqaf working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saqqaf working for a triangle but Graves defends it easily.
Graves is in close to Saqqaf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saqqaf looking for a sweep. Not yet Saqqaf, not yet.
Graves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Graves is in close to Saqqaf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Graves works over Saqqaf with some ground and pound from guard.
Graves scoring with some ground and pound.
Saqqaf is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Saqqaf 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.
Saqqaf trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands a couple of digs.
Saqqaf controls Graves momentarily but Graves frees himself.
Graves landing some decent shots from guard.
Graves arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Saqqaf's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Terrance Graves!
An out of breath Terrance Graves thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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