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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Graves (ranked 2009 p4p, 252 weight class) and Gilberto Simeone (ranked 1706 p4p, 207 weight class). Graves's entrance music is London Calling. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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198 lbs
25 - 30 - 0 |
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190 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
25 - 30 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilberto Simeone!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simeone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simeone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Graves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Graves there as he acknowledges the shot.
Simeone gets caught flat footed, as Graves shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Graves wants to control from the top but Simeone keeps moving.
Graves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves being controlled here momentarily.
Simeone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Graves is controlling him.
Simeone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Graves trying to control but Simeone is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Simeone manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Graves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simeone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Graves looking for a guillotine here but Simeone defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simeone manages to get himself to full guard.
Simeone keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Simeone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Graves is controlling him.
Simeone uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Simeone sizes up Graves with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Simeone scores with a leg kick.
Graves tries for a takedown but Simeone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simeone is looking to slow Graves down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves moves to clinch but Simeone breaks away
and Simeone counters with a right hand to the body.
Simeone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Simeone enables Graves to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Simeone manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Simeone keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Simeone wants to stand but Graves is controlling the position.
Simeone wants to sweep but no luck.
Graves slips nicely into half guard.
Simeone is refusing to be controlled, as Graves sits in half guard.
Simeone wants to improve his position but Graves is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves is trying to control. Simeone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simeone wants to get back to full guard.
Graves seems to be working for a kimura but Simeone defends the submission attempt.
Graves passes to full mount!
Graves avoids the attempt from Simeone to control.
Graves moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Simeone has worked his arm free - good work by Simeone!
Graves is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Simeone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Graves tries for a kimura but Simeone is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves trying to control the action but Simeone is working from the bottom.
Graves is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Simeone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Simeone is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Graves stalls from top position.
Simeone is not content to let Graves control the position.
Graves wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simeone, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gilberto Simeone will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Simeone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good shot there by Simeone.
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simeone. Simeone obviously looking to wear him down.
Graves tries for a takedown but Simeone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simeone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Graves shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simeone sprawls well. Simeone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graves gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves tries for a takedown but Simeone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simeone appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Graves with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simeone to score with a decent uppercut.
Simeone thuds his right hand into Graves's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Graves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simeone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Graves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Simeone.
Gilberto Simeone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crunch! Simeone slams his shin into Graves's torso.
Simeone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Simeone stuns Graves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Simeone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Graves dives in and grabs Simeone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simeone pushes down on Graves's head and hops out.
Simeone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Graves.
Graves shoots and misses
and Simeone counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simeone jabs Graves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Simeone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Graves's calf.
Simeone lands with a cross.
Graves slips a jab and a cross from Simeone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Simeone scores with a hook to the body. Graves takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Graves tries for a takedown but Simeone circles away easily
and Simeone counters with a right hand to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simeone, right into the meat.
Graves tries to clinch up but Simeone circles away and keeps his distance.
Simeone connects with an inside leg kick.
Simeone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Graves dodges the punch combination from Simeone.
Graves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Simeone there.
Simeone dips to his left and cracks Graves with an uppercut!
Graves is rocked!
Simeone lands a front kick.
Oh Graves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simeone steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Graves is out on his feet! Simeone sets himself and nearly takes Graves's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gilberto Simeone!
Gilberto Simeone tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Alex Graves stepped up to the mic, saying 'This isn't over. That was luck and we will be back to breaking arms and spirits very soon!'.
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hype
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