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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Steel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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184 cm
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265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Graham!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel pushes Graham up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Graham uses from the top position.
Graham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Graham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Graham on the ground.
Graham pushing down on Steel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Graham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel sees it coming and defends easily.
Graham looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Steel is holding on to half guard well.
Graham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel sees it coming and defends easily.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is defending against the submission attempts here by Graham.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham is working for a kimura but Steel is defending it quite comfortably.
Graham wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Steel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Graham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel sees it coming and defends easily.
Graham trying to pass the guard but Steel defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel is just riding it out for now. Graham eventually gives up the hold.
Steel is looking to escape.
Graham is looking for a kimura here.
Graham is thwarting Steel's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel is defending against the submission attempts here by Graham.
Graham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Graham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham is thwarting Steel's attempts to control the position.
Steel has one foot on Graham's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steel moves into range and clinches up with Graham.
Steel gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Graham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Graham trying to control the position.
Graham keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Graham should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Graham wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graham lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Steel!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Graham looking to secure an arm triangle but Steel defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Graham dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Steel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Steel not doing much here.
Graham is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel is looking for a kimura but Graham is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel to get the leverage.
Graham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel content to stall in guard here.
Steel wants to stand and escape but instead Graham has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Graham being controlled here momentarily.
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graham slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Steel is looking for a sweep.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Graham has eaten all the pies!
Graham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel is looking for a sweep.
Graham tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steel prevents Graham from moving into mount.
Steel is trying to control Graham's posture but Graham avoids it.
Graham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Graham wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steel, who protects the arm well.
Graham is trying to get an arm triangle but Steel is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham taking a breather here.
Steel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Graham off and has taken his back!
Graham can't escape the position.
Matt Graham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steel gets his hands free as Graham looks to control.
Will Steel go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Graham turns into Steel and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel holds on and takes a little breather.
Graham passes Steel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Graham is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Graham is keen to just control but Steel is a slippery customer.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Graham is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel is just riding it out for now. Graham eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel makes his way to full guard, as Graham worked for a kimura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Graham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Steel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steel lands in his opponent's guard.
Graham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Graham is trying to control the position but Steel postures up.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graham is keeping the position for now.
Steel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Graham looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Graham has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Steel should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Graham has tightened it up now! Steel should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matt Graham!
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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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