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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Power (ranked 4812 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Graves (ranked 3113 p4p, 0 weight class). Power comes to the cage accompanied by Easy Rider. Graves has chosen London Calling as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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188 cm
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203 lbs
27 - 11 - 1 |
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190 cm
41
198 lbs
20 - 25 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler
Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Max Power! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Graves! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Power misses with a series of wild punches.
Graves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Graves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Power. Power shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Power is pressing down on Graves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Graves is holding on for now. Power throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Power trying to control the pace. Graves is looking to improve his position.
Power working over Graves with some ground and pound. Graves looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round. Power is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Graves defends it well. Graves tries to get to full guard but Power has control of the leg. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Graves regains full guard. Nicely done. Graves looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Power is defending well. Graves quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Power 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 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Graves! During a confident post fight interview, Alex Graves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
49% |
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