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Event:
BFC BLOODBATH 2
Date: Jul 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves misses with a straight left.
Haji fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Haji misses.
Graves throws a lazy uppercut
and Haji counters with a nice uppercut.
Haji throws out a leg kick but Graves moves out of range and Haji only half commits.
We've been told by Haji's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Haji clobbers Graves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Haji throws a body shot but no joy.
Haji cracks Graves with a good jab.
Graves takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sam Haji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Haji swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Haji lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Haji was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haji swings widly with a right hand
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Graves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Haji slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Haji scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC#Graves is rocked!
Haji circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Graves tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Haji wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Haji!
Sam Haji spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
BFC Syndicate 1
Date: Jun 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuda moves away from the strike by Graves .
Graves leaves Matsuda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Graves lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Matsuda.
No luck for Matsuda with that takedown attempt.
Graves misses with a left hand #TD#
and Matsuda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Graves 's guard.
Matsuda preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at LA Vale Tudo inform us that Graves has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Matsuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Graves is retaining full guard.
Matsuda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Graves is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsuda wants to pass the guard but Graves is keeping the position.#T1#
Matsuda advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves tries to get to full guard but Matsuda has control of the leg. #SUB#
Matsuda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsuda has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Matsuda has hold of Graves 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Graves manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Graves tries to reverse the position but Matsuda maintains control.#SUB#
Matsuda is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Graves can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T2#
Matsuda looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Matsuda working for a guillotine from mount but Graves is in no mood to give up.
Graves wants to hold on but Matsuda pushes him away.
Matsuda controlling his opponent.
Matsuda tries to control but Graves wriggling away. #SUB#
Graves has left one of his arms exposed and Matsuda doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Graves screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tanaka Matsuda!
Tanaka Matsuda managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of HARDCORE, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
HFC KO 3 - Carvaleho x Aki
Date: May 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Graves misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Jukola decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Graves 's guard.
Jukola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graves is trying to keep Jukola in close.
Graves is really struggling to control Jukola but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Graves wants to sweep here but Jukola controlling him for the moment.
Jukola is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Graves has his feet on Jukola's thighs here. He's pushed Jukola off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jukola screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christopher Graves !
During a confident post fight interview, Christopher Graves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
HFC 11 - Slugs vs Gold
Date: Mar 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Masvidal slips under a jab.
Masvidal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Masvidal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
Graves doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab, jab by Graves - just one landing.
A jab from Masvidal misses.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves ! But no joy.
Masvidal moves away from the strike by Graves .
Masvidal shoots in but Graves avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Graves has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves defending well as Masvidal loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal walks into a jab.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masvidal was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves .
Graves lands a nice shot that snaps Masvidal's head back.
Masvidal misses with a hook.
Graves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masvidal's head backwards.
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!
Graves throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Masvidal misses with an uppercut
and Graves counters with a left and a right that stings Masvidal.
Masvidal slips under a jab from Graves .
The fighters circling - Masvidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves takes a swing at Masvidal's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Masvidal misses.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Masvidal is just out of range.
Masvidal throws out a powerful jab.
Graves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Masvidal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Masvidal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Masvidal moves out of range of the strikes.
Masvidal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Masvidal misses with a lunging right hand
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves misses with a combination
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Graves shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Graves was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T2#
Graves controlling the position.
Masvidal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Masvidal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Graves throwing shots but Masvidal is blocking nicely.
Masvidal is refusing to be controlled, as Graves sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal is trying to maintain the position but Graves is very close to passing his half guard.
Masvidal moves into full guard.
Masvidal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Graves . #T3#
Graves throws a big right hand that misses.
Graves being controlled here momentarily.
Graves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Graves wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
Masvidal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Graves is looking to work some ground and pound but Masvidal has wrist control.
Masvidal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masvidal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Masvidal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Graves wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Masvidal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masvidal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masvidal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Masvidal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Masvidal misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves misses with the combination.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Graves misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Masvidal counters with a series of strikes. Graves will be more careful next time no doubt.
Graves is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC#
Graves is rocked!
Graves is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Masvidal doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Graves crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Graves 's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nate Masvidal!
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Event:
HFC - Fight Night 4
Date: Feb 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Clondalkin tries to clinch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clondalkin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clondalkin misses with a takedown
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clondalkin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Graves counters with a left to the body.
Clondalkin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clondalkin tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Graves counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Graves .
Graves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clondalkin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Graves content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Graves postures up in Clondalkin's guard and throws a big left but Clondalkin blocks it.
Clondalkin 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves throwing strikes but missing.
Graves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clondalkin's head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Clondalkin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Graves working some strikes from top position.
Graves lands a couple of digs.
Graves stops Clondalkin from standing up.
Clondalkin looks winded!
Graves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Graves throwing strikes from guard but Clondalkin blocks nicely.
Clondalkin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clondalkin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clondalkin's head.
Graves scoring with some ground and pound.
Graves postures up in Clondalkin's guard and throws a big left but Clondalkin blocks it. #T2#
Graves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Graves throwing strikes but missing.
Graves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clondalkin has momentary wrist control but Graves slips an elbow through the middle.
Graves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clondalkin's head.
Graves works over Clondalkin with some ground and pound from guard.
Graves lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Graves landing some decent shots from guard.
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!
Graves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Graves throws a big right hand that misses.
Graves 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.
Graves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Graves makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Graves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Graves throws a big right hand that misses.
Graves throws a big right hand that misses.
Clondalkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Graves .
Graves lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Graves scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Graves cracks Clondalkin with a solid left hand.
Graves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clondalkin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Graves is working Clondalkin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Graves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Graves works over Clondalkin with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC#
Clondalkin is rocked!
Graves works over Clondalkin with some ground and pound from guard.
Clondalkin is still in real trouble! Can Graves finish him?
Graves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Graves loads up on a big left hand. Clondalkin felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Graves looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Clondalkin can't hide his disappointment, as Graves celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Graves !
A very excited looking Christopher Graves made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
HFC 1 - Genesis
Date: Jan 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Wad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Graves misses with an uppercut. Wad saw that one coming.
Wad misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Wad is just out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Graves has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Graves scores with a shot to the body.
Graves connects with a body shot that sends Wad's belly button to the back.
Wad slips a straight right by Graves .
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Wad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves cracks Wad with an open hand slap.
Graves scores with a body shot.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wad manages to avoid it.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wad throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christopher Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Graves throws out a powerful jab.
Graves getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good exchange - Graves coming out on top.
Graves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab from Graves .
Graves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wad misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Graves gets a clinch. #TD2#
Wad gets control of Graves 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wad will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Graves drops back looking for a leg! Wad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wad manages to kick Graves off! Graves jumps back into Wad's guard. #T2#
Wad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Graves .
Graves 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Graves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wad's head.
Graves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Graves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wad working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Graves has passed into half guard!
Wad looks winded!
Graves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Wad has hold of Graves 's hands but Graves slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Graves passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wad! #SUB#
Wad defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Graves .
Wad is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Graves scoring with strikes but Wad is staying in there.
Graves working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC#
Wad is rocked!
Wad takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Graves 's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Graves !
A victorious Christopher Graves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Core Combat III
Date: Dec 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Stiles displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stiles gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stiles darts in looking for a takedown but Graves gets double underhooks and turns Stiles into the cage.
Graves lands with a good body shot.
Good shot there by Graves .
Graves tries to clinch but Stiles is having none of it.
Stiles lands a nice looking body shot.
Stiles fails to land the takedown.
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stiles tries to bum rush Graves with a series of wild strikes but Graves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stiles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Graves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stiles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Stiles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves dips to his left and cracks Stiles with an uppercut!
A decent looking cross lands there for Graves .#T1#
Graves getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stiles shoots in for a double leg but Graves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Christopher Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stiles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stiles misses with a combination
and Graves counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves . Stiles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stiles manages to avoid it.
Graves lands a right hook to the body.
Graves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stiles.
Sloppy strikes from Stiles. Those never looked like landing.
Stiles shoots in but Graves avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Graves digs a good hook to Stiles's body.
Graves doesn't manage to clinch there - Stiles circles away.
Stiles throws a series of punches but Graves avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Graves tries to clinch but Stiles moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stiles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Graves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No joy there for Stiles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Graves looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stiles shoots in for a takedown but Graves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Graves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves . Stiles does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Graves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stiles defending well as Graves loads up on a big left hand.
Graves slaps away a takedown attempt from Stiles, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stiles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves throws a body punch but Stiles moves out of range. #T3#
Stiles avoids the body shot from Graves .
Stiles shoots in for a double leg but Graves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stiles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Graves 's waist but Graves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stiles off to one side.
Stiles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Graves sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stiles somewhat.
Graves tries to clinch up.
Stiles is looking for a counter combo.
Graves lands a jab.
Stiles lands the left hand.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Stiles appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stiles looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Stiles shoots for a takedown but Graves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stiles jabs at Graves 's body.
Stiles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Graves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Graves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stiles rather than just go for the knockout.
Stiles scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Graves , as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Graves .
Graves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stiles throws a right hand that Graves ducks under and follows up with a left that Graves also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Stiles.
Decent striking displayed by Graves there.
Graves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stiles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Graves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Graves is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stiles had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Graves takes a swing at Stiles's ribcage but misses.
Graves misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stiles misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice jab there from Graves .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Graves dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Graves connects with a body shot that sends Stiles's belly button to the back.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stiles shoots in but no luck this time.
Stiles tries for a takedown but Graves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Graves clinches with his opponent.
Stiles looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stiles stalling against the cage.
A short left from Graves .
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Stiles.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stiles wants to break the clinch but can't.
Graves works on Stiles's body with a couple of short punches.
Graves tries a body shot but Stiles blocks it.
#T1#
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stiles wants to break free but Graves has control.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Stiles controls the action.
Graves tries a body shot but Stiles blocks it.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stiles backwards.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stiles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stiles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stiles working hard to break the clinch.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stiles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
Stiles holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Stiles for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T2#
Stiles lands a left hand.
#ROC#
Graves is rocked!
Stiles taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stiles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stiles pushes Graves against the cage. Stiles is working some dirty boxing. Stiles pushes off with a quick right hook! Graves goes down! Graves tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Stiles moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Stiles!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Stiles thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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