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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mmm Mmm (ranked 22789 p4p, 4001 weight class) and Darius Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darius Graves will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 145 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mmm Mmm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darius Graves!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves forces Mmm back against the cage and clinches.
Mmm takes a shot to the head.
Graves pushes Mmm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves stalling against the cage.
Graves lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Mmm is looking for a takedown.
Mmm is looking to take this one to the mat.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Mmm's head.
Graves displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mmm up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mmm backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
Stalling in the clinch from Graves.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Mmm's head.
Graves lands a right hand.
Mmm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Graves.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mmm can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mmm Mmm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mmm.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mmm backwards.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Graves misses with some punches.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Graves stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves gets through Mmm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Graves content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mmm tries for a takedown but Graves manages to get underhooks.
Graves has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mmm seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Graves can turn it around.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Mmm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mmm backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mmm.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves scores with a hook to the body.
Graves breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mmm scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mmm thows a huge punch but Graves dodges it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves keeping hold of Mmm's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Graves dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Graves darts in and clinches Mmm up against the cage.
Graves slows down the pace here.
A short right from Graves.
Graves misses with some punches.
Graves is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mmm tries to score a body lock takedown but Graves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mmm 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 throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mmm gets a double leg takedown into Graves's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Graves holds on and takes a little breather.
Mmm stopping the sweep attempt from Graves.
Graves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mmm wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mmm stops Graves from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Graves forces Mmm back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Graves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Graves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves clinches with his opponent.
Graves pushes Mmm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Darius Graves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Graves jumps guard and drags Mmm to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Graves pulls Mmm in to control the position.
Mmm stopping the sweep attempt from Graves.
Graves pushes Mmm off and gets back to his feet.
Mmm has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mmm Mmm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graves lands a right hand.
Mmm jumps guard but Graves turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Graves avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Graves drives through and clinches with Mmm against the cage.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Mmm is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mmm letting Graves take a breather here.
Graves taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Graves's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Graves prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graves clinches with his opponent.
Graves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graves clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves is pushing Mmm up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Come on Graves - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mmm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mmm backwards.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mmm has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Graves clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mmm has the hooks in. Graves is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Darius Graves has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mmm's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Graves trying to get back to his feet but Mmm is in full control for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mmm controlling well, preventing Graves from escaping the position.
Graves is trying to get back to his feet but Mmm has full control of the position and if anything, Graves has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mmm is hanging on to Graves's back as he tries to escape.
Graves trying to get back to his feet but Mmm is in full control for now.
Graves looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mmm.
That's four 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.
Darius Graves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Graves trying to get back to his feet but Mmm is in full control for now.
Mmm Mmm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graves rolls, trying to escape but Mmm keeps control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mmm missing with strikes from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Graves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Graves winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Graves!
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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