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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philo Beddoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graves's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, London Calling. Beddoe has chosen Stranglehold/ Ted Nugent as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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198 lbs
16 - 15 - 0 |
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195 lbs
13 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Philo Beddoe!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Graves wants to take the fight to the mat but Beddoe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Beddoe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beddoe slowing the pace effectively.
Beddoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beddoe is fighting off a takedown attempt but Graves is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Beddoe to the mat. Beddoe regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Graves pushing down on Beddoe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Beddoe wants to improve his position but Graves is controlling well.
Beddoe keeps trying to improve his position.
Graves is pressing down on Beddoe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beddoe is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves is working for a submission of some sort.
Graves is looking for a kimura but Beddoe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Graves to get the leverage.
Graves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beddoe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddoe controls Graves momentarily but Graves frees himself.
Graves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Graves passes into half guard.
Graves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Beddoe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beddoe tries to roll over but Graves keeps him under control.
Beddoe is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Beddoe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graves pulls his head out easily.
Graves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beddoe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Beddoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beddoe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Beddoe is keeping the position.
Graves won't allow Beddoe to sweep him here.
Graves stands and throws Beddoe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Beddoe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Graves's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Graves works his foot free and advances to mount.
Graves prevents Beddoe from getting the reversal.
Graves with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Graves is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Beddoe is surviving well by controlling Graves's body position as best he can.
Graves working for a submission but Beddoe is keeping him at bay.
Graves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Graves pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beddoe defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Graves.
Beddoe working to try and regain half guard.
Beddoe stops Graves from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Graves prevents Beddoe from getting the reversal.
Beddoe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Beddoe works over Graves with some ground and pound from guard.
Beddoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves working for a triangle but Beddoe defends it easily.
Beddoe distracts Graves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beddoe cracks Graves with a solid left hand.
Graves working for a triangle but Beddoe defends it easily.
Beddoe trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Graves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beddoe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beddoe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Beddoe from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beddoe works over Graves with some ground and pound from guard.
Beddoe landing with the ground and pound.
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 Alex Graves will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Beddoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beddoe throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
Graves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Beddoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beddoe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Beddoe misses with a straight right.
Graves closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beddoe circles away.
Beddoe scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beddoe misses with a hook.
Graves manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Beddoe on his heels. He'll look to pass Beddoe's guard now, I'm sure.
Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beddoe is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Beddoe trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves is pushing down on Beddoe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Beddoe is fighting to maintain full guard but Graves has managed to sneak the leg through.
Beddoe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Beddoe is trying to keep Graves in close.
Beddoe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graves is aware though and is defending well.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beddoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beddoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Graves looking to pass the guard.
Graves advances to half guard.
Graves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beddoe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Graves.
Graves seems to be working for a kimura but Beddoe defends the submission attempt.
Beddoe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graves pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beddoe trying to control from the bottom.
Beddoe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beddoe wants to get back to full guard.
Beddoe is trying to control but can't.
Graves seems to be looking for submissions.
Graves is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beddoe sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beddoe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Beddoe is keeping the position.
Graves is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Beddoe has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Graves is looking to defend but Beddoe has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Graves! Beddoe pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Graves taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Philo Beddoe!
Philo Beddoe took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conquer for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Alex Graves spoke after the fight, saying 'This isn't over. That was luck and we will be back to breaking arms and spirits very soon!'.
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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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