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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mustaf Fengap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Graham has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 cm
24
135 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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174 cm
28
146 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Graham! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mustaf Fengap! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fengap closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Graham to the mat! Graham manages to get full guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Fengap trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Fengap stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graham swivels though and keeps the full guard. Fengap missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Fengap advances to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fengap seems to be looking for submissions.
Graham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fengap. Graham wants to improve his position but Fengap is controlling well.
Fengap is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Graham has managed to free his arm - good work. Fengap decides to return to a standing position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Graham misses with a few strikes there.
Fengap shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Fengap has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Fengap is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fengap is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Graham has managed to free his arm - good work. Fengap working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Graham's thigh. Graham counters though and makes it back to full guard. Graham is looking to stand up but Fengap isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fengap with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Fengap slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Fengap is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Graham knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Fengap goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Graham rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fengap's guard! Nice work there by Graham! This has been an exciting period of action! Fengap throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Graham tries to stand but Fengap is controlling from the bottom. Fengap is looking for a triangle but Graham pushes his legs off easily.
Graham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Graham works a leg free and moves into half guard. Graham tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fengap knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Graham is looking for a kimura but Fengap is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Graham to get the leverage. Fengap looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Graham is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fengap pushes Graham off and gets back to his feet. Graham fails with a takedown attempt. Graham moves forwards but Fengap connects with a nice, crisp jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fengap shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fengap showed some decent athleticism there. Fengap landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fengap seems to be looking for submissions.
Graham tries to kick Fengap off but Fengap keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustaf Fengap dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Graham moves out of range as Fengap strikes. Fengap gets a double leg takedown into Graham's guard. Graham is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Fengap is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Fengap trying to control but Graham is working from the bottom. Fengap wants to pass the guard but Graham is keeping the position. Fengap working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Graham's head. Fengap drops back, looking for a kneebar! Graham looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Graham looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Graham! Fengap bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round. Fengap manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Graham on his heels. He'll look to pass Graham's guard now, I'm sure. Fengap is in close to Graham's body, working some short punches and elbows. Fengap trying to control the position from guard on top but Graham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Fengap distracts Graham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Fengap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graham is keeping the position for now. Graham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fengap works over Graham with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Graham wants to sweep but no luck. Fengap cracks Graham with a solid left hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fengap gets to his feet - Graham follows without any prompting. Fengap tries to land a front kick but Graham steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Graham looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Fengap avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fengap smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Graham tries for a takedown but Fengap circles away easily and Fengap counters with a single leg into guard. Graham didn't expect that. Fengap drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fengap jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Fengap's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fengap scoring with some ground and pound. Fengap stands up from Graham's guard - Fengap perhaps looking for a knockout. Fengap manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Graham on his heels. He'll look to pass Graham's guard now, I'm sure. Graham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fengap slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Graham is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fengap is putting a hurting on Graham here, landing some big shots from side control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fengap wants to control but Graham is keeping him busy. Mustaf Fengap has got the better of the ground game so far. Fengap tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Fengap working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Fengap thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustaf Fengap showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fengap avoids the body shot from Graham.
Graham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fengap throws a body punch but Graham moves out of range. Fengap moves into range and connects with a jab. Donk. Fengap catches Graham right on the button with a cross. Fengap is trying hard to land a takedown here. Graham sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Fengap with a hook. Marcus Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Fengap misses with a straight left. Fengap lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Fengap drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Fengap is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fengap drops back, looking for a kneebar! Graham looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Graham looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Graham! Fengap takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fengap prevents Graham from improving position. Graham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Fengap manages to get back to half guard. Fengap has one foot on Graham's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Fengap has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Graham stuffs the takedown attempt from Fengap. Fengap gets slowly back to his feet. Fengap gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Graham tries to get back to half guard but can't. Fengap goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Graham rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fengap's guard! Nice work there by Graham! Fengap wants to sweep here but Graham controlling him for the moment. Fengap wriggles free and stands up. Fengap has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fengap tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graham swats him away and circles back towards the center. Fengap fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Graham avoids it really well and circles away. Marcus Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mustaf Fengap. Graham fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fengap looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Graham is fending him off so far but Fengap persists. Nope, Graham circles away and we're back to standing. Fengap fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Fengap shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Graham as he jumps to the side. Graham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Graham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fengap doesn't seem bothered though. Graham fails with a takedown attempt. Graham throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fengap was covering up waiting for the punch and Graham finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Graham prevents Fengap from getting back to his feet. Graham passes easily into side control. Nice work. Graham is trying to get an arm triangle but Fengap is defending well. Graham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Graham is trying to get an arm triangle but Fengap is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight! Mustaf Fengap comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Fengap has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustaf Fengap!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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