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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Spaghetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron graf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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244 lbs
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226 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddy Spaghetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron graf!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
graf slaps away a takedown attempt from Spaghetti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
graf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spaghetti.
graf throws a series of punches but Spaghetti avoids them all with ease.
graf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spaghetti shoots for a takedown but graf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Spaghetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
graf swinging wilding here.
Spaghetti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spaghetti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? graf is fending him off so far but Spaghetti persists. Nope, graf circles away and we're back to standing.
graf gets caught flat footed, as Spaghetti shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Spaghetti trying to control the position from guard on top but graf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if graf can do anything to dispel that myth.
Spaghetti has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of graf is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
graf is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
graf keeping moving, preventing Spaghetti from controlling successfully.
Spaghetti looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spaghetti trying to control but graf is working from the bottom.
Spaghetti is breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
graf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spaghetti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
graf leaves Spaghetti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
graf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spaghetti circles away quickly and effectively.
graf tries to bum rush Spaghetti with a series of wild strikes but Spaghetti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
graf misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from graf does no damage.
Spaghetti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says graf as he avoids it easily.
Aaron graf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spaghetti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spaghetti lands a two punch combo.
graf looks to land a combination but Spaghetti avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
graf misses with a double jab
and Spaghetti counters by moving into the clinch.
Spaghetti has graf pressed against the cage, preventing graf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spaghetti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
graf fails to land with a series of punches.
graf throws a nice looking combination but Spaghetti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
graf misses with a double jab.
graf slaps away a takedown attempt from Spaghetti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spaghetti closes the distance and clinches up with graf, looking for a takedown. Spaghetti pushes graf against the cage but graf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
graf throws a nice looking combination but Spaghetti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spaghetti shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. graf is trying to defend but Spaghetti finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Spaghetti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
graf is not content to let Spaghetti control the position.
Spaghetti is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because graf is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
graf wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Spaghetti dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spaghetti dodges the punch combination from graf.
Spaghetti clobbers graf with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
graf misses with a two punch combination.
graf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spaghetti counters with a nice double leg into 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. Spaghetti connects with a nice short shot to graf's temple.
Spaghetti seems to be working for a kimura but graf defends the submission attempt.
graf won't allow Spaghetti to pass to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spaghetti tries to stand but can't do so whilst graf controls his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spaghetti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Spaghetti prevents graf from standing back up.
graf is not content to let Spaghetti control the position.
Spaghetti wants to stand but graf has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
graf avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spaghetti.
Spaghetti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and graf defends it well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
graf misses with a combination
and Spaghetti holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
graf is trying to break the clinch but Spaghetti has him pressed against the cage.
graf wants to get back to striking at distance but Spaghetti won't allow it.
graf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
graf fails to land with a series of punches.
graf misses with the combination.
graf throws a right and a left that Spaghetti avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spaghetti shoots in but no luck this time.
graf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
graf tries to bum rush Spaghetti with a series of wild strikes but Spaghetti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spaghetti throws a right and a left that graf avoids nicely.
graf misses with a double jab
and Spaghetti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in graf's guard.
Spaghetti pushes down on graf's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Spaghetti wants to work for an arm triangle but graf is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
graf is refusing to be controlled, as Spaghetti sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spaghetti is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, graf has managed to free his arm - good work.
graf manages to escape and get back to his feet!
graf misses with a double jab
and Spaghetti counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for graf!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
graf's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Spaghetti wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Spaghetti dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Spaghetti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown by Spaghetti or perhaps it was just good defense by graf which made him look bad.
graf misses with a combination
and Spaghetti counters with a good low kick that graf was not able to check.
A punch combination from graf misses.
Spaghetti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but graf circles away quickly and effectively.
graf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spaghetti counters with a three punch combo that has graf backing up. graf nods at Spaghetti to acknowledge the strikes.
Spaghetti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Spaghetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
graf throws a combination that misses
so Spaghetti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
graf wriggles free and stands up.
Spaghetti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
graf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spaghetti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
graf breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
graf misses with a double jab
and Spaghetti moves into the clinch.
graf is trying to force a seperation but Spaghetti has the dominant position.
Spaghetti prevents graf from breaking the clinch.
Spaghetti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Spaghetti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
graf misses with a double jab
so Spaghetti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Spaghetti throws a big right hand that misses.
Spaghetti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. graf is keeping the position for now.
Spaghetti passes into half guard.
Spaghetti thows a huge punch but graf dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spaghetti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so graf is just riding it out for now. Spaghetti eventually gives up the hold.
Spaghetti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. graf doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spaghetti.
Eddy Spaghetti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spaghetti is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, graf has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aaron graf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spaghetti wants to work for an arm triangle but graf is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spaghetti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spaghetti slips a jab and a cross from graf.
graf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spaghetti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Spaghetti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
graf misses with a combination
and Spaghetti counters with a solid body kick.
Spaghetti instigates a clinch.
Spaghetti tries to score a body lock takedown but graf shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
graf works on Spaghetti's body with a couple of short punches.
graf lands a body shot.
graf works on Spaghetti's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, graf scores with a nice short uppercut.
graf can't find room to land a body shot as Spaghetti controls the action.
Eddy Spaghetti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spaghetti tries to pull guard but graf holds him up against the cage and eventually Spaghetti drops back down to his feet.
graf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddy Spaghetti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spaghetti, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddy Spaghetti!
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