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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donny Graham (ranked 8161 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amtoj Singh (ranked 5469 p4p, 0 weight class). Donny Graham has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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214 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Donny Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Amtoj Singh!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh clinches.
Graham has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Singh uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Graham working for a triangle but Singh defends it easily.
Singh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham keeping moving, preventing Singh from controlling successfully.
Graham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh lands a couple of digs.
Singh throws a big right hand that misses.
Singh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Singh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Singh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Singh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Singh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh wants to stand and escape but instead Graham has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham with a nice head shot there.
Graham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Singh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Graham really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Singh wants to stand but Graham is controlling the position.
Graham stands up over Singh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Singh wants to stand but Graham is controlling the position.
Graham landing some decent shots from guard.
Graham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Singh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Graham has managed to get both his arms back between Singh's legs - danger averted.
Graham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Graham won't allow Singh to sweep him here.
Singh looking to control.
Singh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Singh has his foot on Graham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graham works his way back into a safe position though.
Graham is in close to Singh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Graham postures up and lands a big shot to Singh's brow.
Graham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Singh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Singh looks winded!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Graham working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham working some strikes from top position.
Singh has an active guard here but Graham has managed to pass into half guard.
Graham has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ground and pound from Graham.
Graham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Graham lands with a punch from half guard.
Graham takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Graham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Graham's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Graham's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graham staying busy and making it hard for Singh to control.
Graham tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Graham dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Singh is looking to chop away at Graham's legs.
Singh moves into the clinch.
Graham breaks the clinch.
Singh scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Singh misses with a head shot. Graham uses the momentum to regain guard.
Singh throws a strike but Graham rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Singh's head.
Graham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Singh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Graham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Graham will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Singh wants to stand and escape but Graham is having none of it.
Graham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Singh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Singh trying to control the position.
Singh is breathing heavily.
Singh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Graham defends well.
Graham stands up over Singh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Singh has momentary wrist control but Graham slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Singh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Graham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Graham postures up in Singh's guard and throws a big left but Singh blocks it.
Singh wants to sweep here but Graham controlling him for the moment.
Singh has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Graham has passed into side control.
Graham working away.
Graham is chipping away with strikes.
Singh is trying to get back to half guard.
Singh takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh taking punishment in the form of punches.
Graham connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Singh some visible discomfort.
Graham stands up.
Graham fails to land the takedown.
Singh gets a clinch.
Graham is trying to break the clinch but Singh is controlling him.
Singh breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Singh avoids it really well and circles away.
Singh tries a quick counter leg kick but Graham is wise to it.
Donny Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graham blocks the body kick.
Singh connects with a high kick.
Singh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch but Graham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Graham seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Singh.
Graham is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Singh.
Graham shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Graham dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Singh gets a clinch.
Graham has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Singh clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Graham punches Singh on the ear.
Singh is trying to remain composed but Graham is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Singh is trying to get back to his feet but Graham has full control of the position and if anything, Singh has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Singh is trying to break free.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Graham.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Singh can do to turn this around?
Graham is trying to stick to Singh's back but Singh is turning into Graham. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Graham's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Singh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graham trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Graham looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Singh puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Graham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh works his way into full mount!
Graham working to try and regain half guard.
Singh goes for an armbar but Graham turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Graham.
Graham cracks Singh with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham throwing strikes but missing.
Singh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Graham throwing strikes from guard but Singh blocks nicely.
Graham throws a strike but Singh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Donny Graham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Singh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Graham's guard.
Graham has his foot on Singh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Singh works his way back into a safe position though.
Graham controlling Singh's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Graham postures up.
Graham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Singh controls Graham momentarily but Graham frees himself.
Singh will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Graham is looking to work some ground and pound but Singh has wrist control.
Singh kicks Graham off and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Graham shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Singh tries to get to full guard but Graham has control of the leg.
Singh trying to control here.
Graham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Singh defending well though.
Singh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Amtoj Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donny Graham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graham wants to take a breather but Singh is having none of it.
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 Donny Graham.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graham, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Graham!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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