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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Talib Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Talib Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dustin Graves!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Graves looking to control.
Graves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Singh manages to get himself to full guard.
Singh keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Graves stopping the sweep attempt from Singh.
Graves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Graves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Graves throws a big right hand that misses.
Graves won't allow Singh to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Singh.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Singh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Singh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Singh gets the takedown into side control.
Graves is trying to control Singh's posture but Singh avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Singh politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Singh prefers to stall for the moment though.
Graves is looking for a sweep.
Graves regains half guard.
Graves gets back to full guard.
Singh is breathing heavily.
Graves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Graves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Singh trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves is pulling down on Singh's head to control his posture.
Graves wants to sweep here but Singh controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves looking to control.
Graves might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Singh kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Graves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Singh controls the pace.
Graves looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Singh passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Graves is not content to let Singh control the position.
Graves struggling a bit here.
Singh is trying to ground and pound but Graves uses the momentary lack of control by Singh to regain half guard.
Singh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Graves on the ground.
Graves makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Talib Singh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Singh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Singh is looking to slow Graves down with leg kicks.
Singh closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Graves throws Singh to one side and escapes!
Singh moves into the clinch.
Singh 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!
Graves rolls, trying to escape but Singh keeps control of the position.
Graves trying to control but not successfully.
Singh wants to control but Graves is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graves trying to control the position but Singh manages to sink in the hooks.
Singh misses with punches from the back.
Graves rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves trying to control but Singh postures up.
Singh wants to stand but Graves has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Graves feints and as Singh raises his hands in defense, Graves changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Singh 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.
Graves trying to control but Singh is working from the bottom.
Graves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves landing a few strikes.
Graves fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Graves trying to control the position but Singh is working away.
Singh prevents Graves from moving into mount.
Graves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Singh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Graves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Singh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Graves throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Graves misses with a takedown attempt
and Singh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Singh is fighting to break Graves's control of his arms but Graves is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Singh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Singh preventing the sweep.
Graves controlling Singh's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Graves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Graves looking for a guillotine here but Singh defends easily.
Graves trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Talib Singh dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Singh shoots in and bounces Graves off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Singh wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Graves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Graves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graves is on top in guard.
Graves looking to sit in guard and control but Singh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves looking for a guillotine here but Singh defends easily.
Singh drops back looking for a leg! Graves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Graves manages to kick Singh off! Singh jumps back into Graves's guard.
Graves will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's two 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.
Graves working for a triangle but Singh defends it easily.
Graves is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Singh is controlling him.
Graves is trying to control the position but Singh postures up.
Singh stands and steps away. Graves gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Talib Singh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Graves.
Graves gets caught flat footed, as Singh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Graves trying to keep a closed guard but Singh is proving a slippery customer.
Graves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Singh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Graves's guard.
Singh decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Graves, up you get!
Graves fails with the takedown
and Singh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Graves won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Graves sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Singh trying to control from half guard but Graves is working away.
Dustin Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Singh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Singh's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Singh showing good submission defense here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Singh showing good submission defense here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Talib Singh.
Well Singh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Talib Singh!
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FIGHT
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