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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Przemek Kurwiec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Graves has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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212 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Przemek Kurwiec!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nice sprawl there from Kurwiec as Graves shoots in.
Kurwiec feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Graves closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kurwiec's guard.
Graves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Graves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kurwiec is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Graves defends well.
Kurwiec looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kurwiec has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Graves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurwiec throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Graves advances position into side control!
Kurwiec is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Graves off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Graves is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Total Impact that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Graves is defending against the submission attempts here by Kurwiec.
Graves actively working from the bottom here.
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kurwiec pulls his head out easily.
Graves tries to get to full guard but Kurwiec has control of the leg.
Kurwiec tries to pass the half guard into mount. Graves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Graves actively working from the bottom here.
Kurwiec seems to be working for a kimura but Graves defends the submission attempt.
Graves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves looking for submissions off his back.
Graves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Graves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kurwiec is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graves doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kurwiec.
Kurwiec is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Graves defends it well.
Graves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Graves looking for submissions off his back.
Kurwiec is working for a submission of some sort.
Kurwiec seems to be looking for submissions.
Graves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Graves is defending against the submission attempts here by Kurwiec.
Graves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kurwiec is working for a kimura but Graves is defending it quite comfortably.
Kurwiec is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Graves defends it well.
Kurwiec looks winded!
Graves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kurwiec pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kurwiec pulls his head out easily.
Kurwiec passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Graves!
Graves is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kurwiec locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Graves is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Przemek Kurwiec!
Alex Graves spoke after the fight, saying 'No way, no way. That crap was stopped too soon!'.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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