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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!On his way into the cage it seems that Gustav Graves has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gustav Graves seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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161 lbs
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187 cm
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Graves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson slips a straight right by Graves.
Gustav Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves swinging wilding here.
Graves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Graves which made him look bad.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Graves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves lands with a right hand.
It looks like James Johnson has been cut.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Gustav Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Johnson.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Graves keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Graves misses with an uppercut.
Graves throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Graves throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Johnson tumbling to the canvas!
Johnson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson 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 thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Graves won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Graves drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Graves has Johnson in his guard.
Graves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Graves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graves is keeping the position for now.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Graves stops Johnson from passing to mount.
Johnson looks gassed!
Johnson tries for a kimura but Graves is defending well.
Johnson prevents Graves from escaping the position.
Graves regains half guard.
Graves wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson prevents Graves from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson prevents Graves from improving his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Graves with a poor takedown
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Graves is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Graves has wrist control.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Graves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Graves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Graves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Graves is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Graves postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Graves lands a head shot.
A cross from Graves lands.
Graves scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Graves.
Graves doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Graves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Graves.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Graves dodges it nicely.
Graves looking for submissions off his back.
Graves is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson working over Graves with some ground and pound. Graves looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Graves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson prevents Graves from improving his position.
That's two 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.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graves.
Graves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Graves misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Graves's guard now.
James Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Graves is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Graves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Graves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Graves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Graves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Graves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Graves manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Graves's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gustav Graves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Johnson slips a jab from Graves.
Graves misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Graves looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Johnson is defending well. Graves quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Johnson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Graves celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gustav Graves!
Gustav Graves retains his lightweight title!
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