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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 61
Date: May 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Hazuki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Graves sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hazuki somewhat.
Hazuki shoots in but no luck this time.
Hazuki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Graves defends well and Hazuki ends up having to push Graves into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tua Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.#CL2#
Hazuki has Graves up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves is pressed up against the cage. Hazuki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Graves down to the mat. Graves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Graves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU2#
Hazuki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hazuki misses with a takedown attempt - Graves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Hazuki shoots in and drives through. Graves sprawls well.#TD2#
Hazuki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Graves to the ground. Hazuki is now in Graves's guard.
Graves wants to stand and escape but Hazuki is having none of it.
Hazuki wants to pass the guard but Graves is keeping the position.
Graves is looking to stand up but Hazuki isn't so interested in that idea.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Hazuki from controlling successfully.
Graves is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2##SU2#
Graves is working an open guard so Hazuki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Hazuki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Graves was covering up waiting for the punch and Hazuki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hazuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graves is keeping the position for now.
Hazuki won't allow Graves to get back to his feet.
Hazuki looking to sit in guard and control but Graves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Graves is looking to stand up but Hazuki won't let him.
Graves is looking to work some ground and pound but Hazuki has wrist control.
Graves connects with a couple of short punches.
Graves wants to stand but Hazuki is controlling his posture from full guard.
Graves trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3#
Hazuki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hazuki keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Graves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Hazuki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hazuki looking for a sweep. Not yet Hazuki, not yet.
Graves wants to stand and escape but instead Hazuki has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Graves wants to stand and escape but Hazuki is having none of it.
Hazuki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hazuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Graves is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hazuki is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Hazuki has managed to clinch.
Hazuki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Graves just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hazuki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Hazuki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Graves gets tackled into the cage by Hazuki. Hazuki maintains the clinch.
Hazuki stalling in the clinch.
Hazuki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Graves smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Graves tries to sprawl but Hazuki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Graves is trying to stand up here but Hazuki is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Hazuki is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Graves still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Graves has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Hazuki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Graves's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hazuki.#SUB2#
Hazuki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Graves tries to free his leg and advance position but Hazuki is retaining full guard.
Graves looking to sit in guard and control but Hazuki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Hazuki has gone for a leg lock! Graves slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hazuki's guard.#REVR#
Graves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Graves is looking to stand up but Hazuki won't let him.
Graves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Graves has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hazuki is proving hard to escape from.
Graves wants to stand and escape but instead Hazuki has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Graves is wriggling around but Hazuki manages to pass to half guard.
Graves is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Hazuki seems to be looking for submissions.
Graves wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hazuki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SU2#
Hazuki stands up and beckons Graves to join him on the feet. #T3##CL2#
Hazuki has Graves up against the cage in a clinch.
Hazuki is working Graves over against the cage.
Hazuki tries to pull guard but Graves won't allow it.
Hazuki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Graves avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tua Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.
Hazuki is trying to drag Graves to the mat but Graves just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hazuki is trying to pull guard but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
Graves is pressed up against the cage. Hazuki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Graves down to the mat. Graves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hazuki shoots in for a double leg but Graves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Graves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tua Graves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graves looks to land a combination. Hazuki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hazuki dives in and grabs Graves's left leg, looking for a takedown. Graves pushes down on Hazuki's head and hops out.
Graves seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ryo Hazuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hazuki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Hazuki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hazuki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hazuki is breathing heavily.
Graves tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tua Graves will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Danga de danga de dang - Graves scores with a four punch combination!#TD2#
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Graves pushes Hazuki off looking to stand but Hazuki dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hazuki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Hazuki seems to be working for a kimura but Graves defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hazuki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Graves has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2#
Hazuki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hazuki prevents Graves from standing back up.
Hazuki works his way into full mount!
Hazuki controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Graves's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Hazuki goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Graves is on top in guard.
Graves slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Graves seems to be working for a kimura but Hazuki defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Graves is trying to work for a kimura but Hazuki is defending well.
Ryo Hazuki has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Graves trying to control the action but Hazuki is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hazuki actively working from the bottom here.
Graves is nestled in close to Hazuki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Graves wants to pass to mount but Hazuki is defending the position.
Hazuki manages to get to full guard.
Graves postures up in Hazuki's guard and throws a big left but Hazuki blocks it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Graves would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Graves trying to control but Hazuki is working from the bottom.
Graves wants to stand but Hazuki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Graves wants to stand and escape but instead Hazuki has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Hazuki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hazuki trying to pass the guard but Graves defending well.
Graves is trying to stand up here but Hazuki is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryo Hazuki.
I think Hazuki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ryo Hazuki! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 52
Date: Apr 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Graves doesn't manage to clinch there - Aldo circles away.
Graves wants to clinch
and Aldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Graves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aldo counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Graves is rocked!
Graves tries to land a body kick
and Aldo counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Graves badly! He tries to strike back but Aldo puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Graves out cold! Oh man, Graves will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Conor Aldo!
A very excited looking Conor Aldo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 44
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Graves scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2#
Graves closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Yoshikage turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Yoshikage manages to end up in side control.
Yoshikage landing a few strikes.
Graves is trying to get back to his feet.
Yoshikage working the head and body with strikes.
Graves is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshikage trying to control the position but Graves is working away.
Graves is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Graves seems a little lost for a moment, as Yoshikage dominates the positioning.
Graves takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Yoshikage lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Yoshikage working the head with strikes.
Graves is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshikage is working Graves over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Yoshikage is working Graves over with some ground and pound from side control.
Yoshikage grinds an elbow into Graves's temple. #ROC#Graves is rocked!
A big shot lands for Yoshikage! That's hurt Graves! Will he recover? Yoshikage fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kira Yoshikage! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 36
Date: Jan 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL#
Barnes drives through and clinches with Graves against the cage.
Graves is trying to pull guard but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
Graves is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Barnes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barnes lands a left hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barnes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands a left hand.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graves has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barnes after a bit of a struggle.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tua Graves.#T1#
Barnes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Graves is looking to take this one to the mat.
Graves jumps guard but Barnes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've been informed that Graves has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barnes to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Graves pulls Barnes into guard.
#SUB2#
Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Graves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Graves wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graves is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Graves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Graves wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Graves blocks nicely.
Graves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Graves is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Graves is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graves is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4#
Barnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Graves.
Graves is working Barnes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Graves looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Barnes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Graves with a poor takedown
and Barnes counters with a leg kick.
Barnes lands a really nice looking cross but Graves seems unphased.
Graves keeps the fight on the outside.
Graves shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barnes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Graves shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tua Graves.
Graves tries for a takedown but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Graves closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Graves pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
Graves tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Graves ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Barnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Barnes.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Graves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barnes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barnes creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Graves's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Graves drops to his knees and Barnes pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Barnes!
Trevor Barnes managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 30
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Jameson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jameson connects with a nice short shot to Graves's temple.
Jameson working over Graves with some ground and pound. Graves looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Graves tries to roll over but Jameson keeps him under control.
Jameson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Graves is refusing to be controlled, as Jameson sits in half guard.
Jameson is pressing down on Graves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Graves is holding on for now.
Graves is not content to let Jameson control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves strikes from the bottom but Jameson passes into mount!
Jameson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jameson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Jameson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Jameson postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Graves bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Jameson and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamal Jameson! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 22
Date: Nov 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves avoids the body shot from Dominguez.
A little jabbing left from Graves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dominguez throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Graves counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dominguez! #SUB2#
Graves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves throws a strike aimed at the side of Dominguez's head but Dominguez avoids it well.
Dominguez is trying to control Graves's posture but Graves avoids it. #SUB2#
Graves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dominguez tries to buck Graves off but Graves is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves trying to control the action but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Dominguez parries the strikes from Graves easily there. Graves is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dominguez to escape.
#T1#
Graves landing a few strikes.
Dominguez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Graves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Graves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Dominguez continues to stall.
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Graves is defending the position. #T2#
Graves is holding on to half guard well.
Dominguez is stalling here. Graves is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dominguez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Graves has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ground and pound from Graves seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Graves is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dominguez looks calm but he's in trouble here. Graves gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dominguez is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Graves lets go of the hold and Dominguez can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tua Graves!
A determined Tua Graves didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 16
Date: Oct 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Achilles throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Graves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Achilles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Graves fails with the takedown.
Graves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Achilles.
Graves has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Graves shoots in but Achilles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Demi Achilles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tua Graves.
Graves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Achilles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Achilles.
Achilles lands a nice hook to Graves's body. Graves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Achilles gets caught napping as Graves dives in and scores a takedown. Achilles manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Achilles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!#SUB#
Achilles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Achilles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Graves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graves won't allow Achilles to sweep him here.
Graves works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Graves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Graves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Achilles is just riding it out for now. Graves eventually gives up the hold.
Graves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Achilles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2##SUB#
Achilles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Graves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Achilles actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Graves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Graves seems to be looking for submissions.
Graves working Achilles over with strikes. #T3#
Achilles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Graves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Achilles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Graves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Graves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Achilles is keeping the position.#SUB#
Achilles working for a triangle but Graves defends it easily.
Achilles wants to sweep but no luck.
Graves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Graves lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Graves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Graves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Achilles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graves is aware though and is defending well.
Achilles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Achilles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves is working Achilles over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Graves wants to control from the top but Achilles keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Graves drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Achilles manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Graves has Achilles in his guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demi Achilles 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.#R2##TD2#
Achilles gets caught flat footed, as Graves shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Achilles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Graves wants to control from the top but Achilles keeps moving.
Graves looking to sit in guard and control but Achilles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Graves is trying to keep Achilles in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Graves throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Achilles passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Achilles advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Achilles jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Graves is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Graves and Achilles has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Graves is looking to reverse the position.
Achilles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Achilles tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Achilles has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Achilles working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Achilles staying calm.
Graves tries to bench press Achilles off him but Achilles keeps the position. #T3#
Graves wants to control but Achilles postures up.
Graves tries to bench press Achilles off him but Achilles keeps the position.
Graves is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Achilles's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Achilles is trying to work for a kimura but Graves is defending well.
Achilles is looking to take a break and control but Graves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graves trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graves is refusing to be controlled, as Achilles sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fighters circling - Achilles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves fails with the takedown.
Achilles throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Graves shoots in for a takedown but Achilles shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Graves shoots in and bounces Achilles off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Achilles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Achilles is looking for a triangle but Graves pushes his legs off easily.
Graves trying to control but Achilles is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demi Achilles dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Achilles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Achilles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Tua Graves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Achilles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Achilles to counter with a crisp jab.
Graves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Achilles avoids it really well and circles away.
Demi Achilles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tua Graves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves with a lazy takedown attempt
and Achilles counters with a straight right hand.
Graves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Achilles.#ROC#Graves is rocked!
Achilles weaves into range and cracks Graves right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Graves goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Achilles is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demi Achilles!
Post fight, an emotional Demi Achilles said 'I can't believe Donkey chose him over me. This guy don't belong in my league!! I'm coming for that Belt!!! Wooooooohhhh!! '. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 8
Date: Sep 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bargos stuffs the takedown attempt from Graves. Graves gets slowly back to his feet.
Graves shoots for a takedown but Bargos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bargos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bargos.
Bargos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bargos circles away.
Rey Bargos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tua Graves.
Graves on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Graves dives in and grabs Bargos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bargos pushes down on Graves's head and hops out.
Bargos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Graves has time to react.#ROC#Graves is rocked!
Rey Bargos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bargos lands a brutal uppercut that launches Graves off his feet! Graves tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rey Bargos!
During a confident post fight interview, Rey Bargos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 155# CSS Finals
Date: Aug 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Graves shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Winston is trying to defend but Graves finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Graves is working for a submission of some sort.
Graves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Winston is looking for a sweep. Graves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Winston wants to control but Graves is keeping busy.
Graves is looking to advance position but Winston won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston trying to hold on to Graves's head to control him but Graves postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Winston actively working from the bottom here.
Winston tries to get to full guard but Graves has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Graves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Winston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Graves.
Winston wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Graves wants to work for an arm triangle but Winston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Winston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Graves.
Winston wants to improve his position but Graves is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Graves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Graves is looking for a kimura but Winston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Graves to get the leverage.
Winston is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rio Fight Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Graves is working for a kimura but Winston is defending it quite comfortably.
Winston gets back to full guard.
Graves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Winston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Winston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Graves landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Winston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Graves defends well.
Graves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Winston's head.#T3##SUB#
Graves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Graves looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Winston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graves is aware though and is defending well.
Graves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Winston's head.
Graves wants to control from the top but Winston keeps moving. #SUB#
Winston working for a triangle but Graves defends it easily.
#SUB#
Winston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graves's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Graves postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Winston is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Graves, into his guard. #REVR#
Graves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Winston passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winston trying to control the position but Graves is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tua Graves dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Graves looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Graves forces his way into half guard.
Winston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Winston keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Graves is working Winston over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
Winston looking for a sweep. Not yet Winston, not yet.
Graves postures up.
#T1#
Graves working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Graves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Winston's head.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Winston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves postures up and lands a big shot to Winston's brow.
Winston can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Graves controls the pace.
Graves tries to free his leg and advance position but Winston is retaining full guard.
Winston is trying to keep Graves in close.
Graves postures up and lands a big shot to Winston's brow.
Graves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Winston controls Graves momentarily but Graves frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Graves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Winston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Winston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Graves shoots in and gets a takedown into Winston's guard.
Tua Graves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Graves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves wants to control from the top but Winston keeps moving.
Graves postures up.
Winston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Winston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graves swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Winston advances position into side control!
Graves stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Winston misses with the ground and pound.
Winston tries to advance to mount but Graves denies him.
Graves sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Graves won't allow Winston to pass to mount.
Graves tries to get to full guard but Winston has control of the leg.
Winston is looking to take a break and control but Graves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Graves wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Winston is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graves doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Winston.
Winston wants to advance to full mount but Graves doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Winston passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Winston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tua Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Graves throws out a counter right but Winston avoids it with no problem.
Piney Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Winston gets caught flat footed, as Graves shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Winston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graves is aware though and is defending well.
Graves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Winston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Graves postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Winston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Winston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Graves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Graves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Winston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Winston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graves engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Winston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Winston working for a triangle but Graves defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Graves is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Piney Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Graves trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom.
Graves makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Winston keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Graves lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Graves content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Winston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Graves postures up and lands a big shot to Winston's brow. #T3#
Winston 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.
Winston keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Graves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graves cracks Winston with a solid left hand.
Graves trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom.
Graves is looking to pass into half guard but Winston pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Winston is in guard.#REVR#
Winston wants to pass the guard but Graves is keeping the position.
Graves is trying to control the position but Winston postures up. #T4#
Winston is in close to Graves's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Winston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winston is working hard here to advance position.
Winston stands and throws Graves's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Winston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Graves has escaped the position, nice work there.
Graves wants to control but Winston postures up.
Tua Graves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graves dodges the ground and pound from Winston.
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 Piney Winston.
I think Graves has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tua Graves! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 155# CSS Semis
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Verreira sprawls well. Verreira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graves gets slowly back to his feet.
Graves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Graves with a poor takedown
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Verreira connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#Graves is rocked!
Graves glances at the clock... BAM! Verreira nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Graves crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Graves is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinicius Verreira! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 155# CSS RD2
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
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!#SUB#
Graves looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Graves grinds an elbow into Notorious's temple.
Graves has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Notorious dodges the ground and pound from Graves.#SUB#
Graves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves throws an elbow but Notorious slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Graves wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Notorious, who protects the arm well.
Graves in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Notorious is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Graves has an Americana. Notorious didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Graves is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Graves hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tua Graves! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 155# CSS RD1
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Versteeg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Versteeg lands in his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Graves's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Graves seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Versteeg tries to free his leg and advance position but Graves is retaining full guard.
Versteeg is sitting in close to Graves's body. Graves has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Versteeg is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Versteeg is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Graves.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tua Graves! |
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Event:
Dominance VII
Date: Mar 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Ribuvnik cracks Graves with a right hand to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Ribuvnik there.
Ribuvnik avoids a kick to the body.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribuvnik moves away.
Ribuvnik feints a counter leg kick.
Ribuvnik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice straight punches there by Ribuvnik. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ribuvnik.#CL2#
Ribuvnik clinches up against the cage.
Graves is trying to break free.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Graves jumps guard.
Ribuvnik wants to get up but he can't break Graves's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.#SUB#
Graves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribuvnik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ribuvnik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Ribuvnik tries to stand but Graves is controlling from the bottom.
Graves trying to keep a closed guard but Ribuvnik is proving a slippery customer.
Ribuvnik stays in close to Graves's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Graves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ribuvnik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ribuvnik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ribuvnik wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ribuvnik has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Graves is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Graves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Graves keeping full guard, as Ribuvnik tries to pass.
Graves has a closed guard, preventing Ribuvnik from standing up. #SU2#
Ribuvnik stands up and waves to Graves to follow him. #T3#
Ribuvnik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Graves wants to clinch but Ribuvnik slips to the side
and Ribuvnik counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Graves tries for a takedown but Ribuvnik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ribuvnik misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Ribuvnik drives through and clinches with Graves against the cage.
Graves looking for a takedown.
Graves tries for a takedown but Ribuvnik manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tua Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Ribuvnik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ribuvnik stalks Graves and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Graves's face. Graves staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Ribuvnik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Graves trying to control the position but instead, Ribuvnik has worked for underhooks and has pushed Graves into the cage.
Graves looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Ribuvnik.
Graves has Ribuvnik pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ribuvnik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ribuvnik.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves tries to pull guard but Ribuvnik won't allow it.
#BC2#
Ribuvnik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ribuvnik swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Ribuvnik has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Ribuvnik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Graves drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Ribuvnik throws Graves to one side and escapes!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hasan Ribuvnik dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ribuvnik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Graves gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ribuvnik counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Graves closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ribuvnik quickly recovers to half guard.
Ribuvnik wants to control but Graves is keeping busy.
Ribuvnik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ribuvnik wants to get back to his feet.
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribuvnik keeps working.
Ribuvnik is trying to escape back to his feet but Graves uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribuvnik is looking for a sweep.#T1##SU#
Graves decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ribuvnik to his feet.
Ribuvnik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Graves takes a swing at Ribuvnik's ribcage but misses.
Hasan Ribuvnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribuvnik tries to clinch but Graves moves out of range.
Ribuvnik lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Graves backs up against the cage.
#CL2#
Ribuvnik moves into the clinch.#BC#
Graves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ribuvnik closes the distance and pushes Graves back into the cage.#BC#
Graves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Ribuvnik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Graves feinted with a counter takedown.
Ribuvnik scores with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Ribuvnik moves into range and clinches up with Graves.#BC2#
Ribuvnik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribuvnik doesn't manage to clinch there - Graves circles away.
As Ribuvnik backs away, Graves returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Ribuvnik closes the distance and pushes Graves back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ribuvnik.
Graves is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ribuvnik gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Ribuvnik breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Graves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ribuvnik throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Ribuvnik fails to land with a series of punches.
Graves tries to clinch there but Ribuvnik circles away.
Graves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Graves throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ribuvnik lets loose with a powerful body kick. Graves will feel that in the morning.
Tua Graves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribuvnik throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Graves holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ribuvnik is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Ribuvnik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ribuvnik throws a right hand that Graves ducks under and follows up with a left that Graves also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Ribuvnik closes the distance and pushes Graves back into the cage.
Ribuvnik throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Ribuvnik manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Ribuvnik scores with a one two! Graves had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#
Graves is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves throws a wild hook but Ribuvnik just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Graves gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Ribuvnik raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hasan Ribuvnik!
Hasan Ribuvnik opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday X
Date: Mar 12, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Pen forces Graves back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Graves breaks the clinch.
Pen darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Graves counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pen wants to get back to his feet but Graves is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Graves won't allow Pen to sweep him here.
Graves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU#
Graves decides to stand back up. Graves steps back and let's Pen get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Pen.
Jackson Pen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pen swats away the attempt to clinch by Graves.#T1#
Graves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pen.
Graves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Graves misses with a takedown attempt - Pen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Pen as he connects with a hook.
Graves defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pen.
Graves tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pen manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Pen moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Pen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Pen drives through and clinches with Graves against the cage.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Pen manages to break the clinch.
Graves stuffs the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pen!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Graves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pen ducks under a wild hook from Graves.#CL2#
Pen has closed the distance and engaged Graves in a clinch.
Pen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Pen breaks the clinch.
Graves circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Pen closes the distance and clinches.
Graves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pen.
Graves drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tua Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Graves takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC2#
Graves is rocked!
Pen lands an elbow inside.
Oh Graves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Graves is trying to pull guard but Pen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC#
Graves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pen batters Graves with a massive right followed by a huge left! Graves is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Pen lands a final crushing right hand to drop Graves to the mat with a gruesome thud! Pen is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jackson Pen!
A pretty intense looking Jackson Pen took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday IX
Date: Feb 27, 2020 |
#R1#
A head kick by Graves misses #KD#
and Cabrera counters with a crisp one two that drops Graves! Cabrera thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Graves to his feet! Graves is in big trouble!#ROC#
Graves is rocked!
Cabrera 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! Cabrera wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heller Cabrera!
A victorious Heller Cabrera 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:
Thoroughbred Thursday VIII
Date: Feb 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Boy shoots in for a double leg but Graves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Graves but Graves pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boy leaves Graves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Graves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boy swivels and escapes.
A head kick by Graves misses #TD#
and Boy counters with a shoot takedown. Graves fights it but they end up in guard.
Graves has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Iron Man (Fitness & Sparring). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Graves can't keep his opponent in guard - Boy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy trying to control from half guard but Graves is working away.
Graves gets back to full guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Graves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Graves is tightening it up a little... Boy has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Boy reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Boy taps out! Nice BJJ there by Graves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tua Graves!
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday VII
Date: Jan 30, 2020 |
#R1#
Graves misses with a low kick.
Pradana throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It appears Graves was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pradana lands a jab-cross combination. #TD#
Graves closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pradana to the mat! Pradana manages to get full guard.
Graves is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Graves looking to sit in guard and control but Pradana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Graves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Pradana trying to control from the bottom.
Graves frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pradana is squirming around, avoiding Graves's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Pradana is bucking up trying to escape but Graves cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Graves is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB#
Graves working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pradana holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Graves tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Pradana felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Graves controlling the pace for now. #T2##SUB#
Graves looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Graves looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pradana is trying to escape the mount but Graves keeps good control and instead manages to take Pradana's back.
Pradana wants to get back to his feet.
Pradana 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 has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Pradana. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Pradana is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pradana covering up well and avoiding damage.
Graves slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graves cracks Pradana with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Pradana from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Even with his hooks in, Graves manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Graves sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Pradana taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tua Graves!
The defeated Eka Pradana had this to say: 'Next time we meet, I'll destroy you.'.
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Event:
GCF 3: Brown vs Euler
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Bent drives through and clinches with Graves against the cage.
#TD2#
Graves gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bent has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Graves wants to stand up but Bent has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Graves content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bent is looking to escape.#T1#
Graves wants to control but Bent is keeping him busy.
Graves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Graves controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Bent closes the distance and clinches.
Bent has Graves pressed against the cage, preventing Graves from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A left hand lands to the body for Graves.
#BC#
Bent breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bent moves into the clinch.
Bent fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bent changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Graves fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2##TD2#
Graves feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Graves 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.
Graves won't allow Bent to get back to his feet.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Bent is keeping the position.
Graves engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Graves might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Bent wants to control but Graves passes easily into half guard.
Bent knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Graves on the ground.
Graves not doing much here.
Graves's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bent fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Graves.#CL#
Bent gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bent gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Graves is not content to let Bent control the position.
Bent stops Graves from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graves trying to control here.
Graves controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tua Graves will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Graves closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bent to the mat! Bent manages to get full guard.
Graves is looking to work some ground and pound but Bent has wrist control.
Tua Graves has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Bent is working an open guard so Graves takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bent fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Corey Bent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bent closes the distance and pushes Graves back into the cage.
Bent throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Graves blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Bent breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Graves rushes Bent and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bent looking for a takedown. #BC#
Bent breaks the clinch.
Graves has a takedown stuffed.#T1##CL#
Bent moves into the clinch.
Graves throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Graves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Graves tries for a takedown. No joy.
Corey Bent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tua Graves.
Bent misses with the head strike.
Graves is trying to pull guard but Bent has him pressed against the cage.
Bent with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Tua Graves has been cut.
Graves tries to pull guard but Bent won't allow it.
Bent misses with an elbow over the top.
A short left from Bent.
Bent lands a damaging elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bent is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
Graves blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Graves is trying to force a seperation but Bent has the dominant position.#TD2#
Graves has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bent uses from the top position.
Graves has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Graves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bent makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Graves seems keen to control Bent's posture.
Graves is trying to keep Bent in close.
#T3#
Graves throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Graves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bent manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Graves throws a big elbow that misses.
Bent keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Graves is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Graves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Graves looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Well, if Graves is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bent keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Bent dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tua Graves's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bent shoots for a double leg takedown but Graves sprawls well. He's pushed Bent's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Bent closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bent with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch.
Graves throws a head kick that misses.
Bent tries to close the distance and clinch but Graves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Bent gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bent.
Bent jumps guard but Graves stands there with Bent around his waist. Bent gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Bent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bent.
Graves is trying to drag Bent to the mat but Bent just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Bent misses with a knee strike.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Bent pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Bent wants to stall.
Graves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bent is pressed up against the cage. Graves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bent down to the mat. Bent avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bent tries to clinch but Graves is having none of it.
Graves throws a right and a left that Bent avoids nicely. #T2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bent.
Graves regains half guard.
Graves tries to kick Bent off but Bent keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bent lands strikes from half guard.
Graves missing with punches from the bottom.
Graves is trying to stand up here but Bent is controlling him well.
Bent is thwarting Graves's attempts to control the position.
Graves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bent. #T3#
Graves gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graves is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Graves is looking to work some ground and pound but Bent has wrist control.
Graves is pushing down on Bent's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bent is fighting to maintain full guard but Graves has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bent is refusing to be controlled, as Graves sits in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Graves connects with a nice short shot to Bent's temple.
Graves is trying to control the action in half guard but Bent is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Graves wants to stand up but Bent is controlling the position.
Graves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graves controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bent avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Graves. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tua Graves.
I think Graves has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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