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Event:
F&B 29: Motts vs. Da Costa
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves shoots in for a double leg but Falcon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Graves drives through with a takedown into guard.
Graves is looking to work some ground and pound but Falcon has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falcon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Graves.
Graves engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Graves stands up over Falcon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Graves looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Falcon wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Falcon is one step ahead there.
Falcon wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Graves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Graves wants to sweep but no luck.
Falcon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Falcon trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Graves has a closed guard, preventing Falcon from standing up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Graves looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Graves on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Graves tries to get out of the position.
Falcon looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Graves decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Falcon is looking to escape.
Falcon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Graves is working away from the top position though.
Graves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Falcon's head.
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Falcon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Graves is thwarting Falcon's attempts to control the position.
Graves lands strikes from half guard.
We've been hearing that Graves has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Graves winds up and cracks Falcon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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 seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Falcon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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 Falcon's temple. #SUB#
Graves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Graves scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Graves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Graves trying to mount his opponent but Falcon defends it.
Graves working over Falcon with some ground and pound. Falcon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Falcon tries to roll over but Graves keeps him under control.
Graves is thwarting Falcon's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Graves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Falcon is looking for a sweep. Graves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Falcon has hold of Graves's hands but Graves slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marian Graves dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Graves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Falcon but Falcon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Graves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Falcon's waist but Falcon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Graves off to one side.
Falcon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Graves on the side of the head.
Falcon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Graves is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Graves looks for a takedown but Falcon sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marian Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Graves drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Graves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Falcon has Graves pulled in close to control his posture.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Falcon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Graves wants to control from the top but Falcon keeps moving. #T1#
Graves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Falcon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Graves's guard. #REVB#
Graves trying to control the position here.
Falcon wanted to stand there but Graves had control of the position.
Falcon preventing the sweep.
Falcon stands and throws Graves's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Falcon working away.#T2#
Graves tries to bench press Falcon off him but Falcon keeps the position.
Graves wants to control but Falcon postures up.
Falcon is looking to take a break and control but Graves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falcon can do to turn this around?#SU2#
Falcon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Graves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Falcon's waist but Falcon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Graves off to one side.
Graves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Falcon but Falcon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcon.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Falcon lands a jab to Graves's midsection.
Jack Falcon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Graves shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves trying to pass the guard but Falcon defending well. #T3#
Falcon is trying to stand back up but Graves is controlling him
Falcon is staying active underneath Graves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Falcon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Graves lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Graves controlling from the top position.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Graves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Graves stays in close to Falcon's body and controls the position.
Graves throws a strike but Falcon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Falcon won't allow Graves to sweep him here.
Graves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Falcon wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Falcon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falcon tries to stand but Graves is controlling from the bottom.
Falcon wants to pass the guard but Graves is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Falcon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Graves shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Falcon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Graves prevents Falcon from escaping the position.
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Falcon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graves landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Graves looks up at the clock and then as Falcon takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Graves smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Falcon is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves trying to control the action but Falcon is working from the bottom.
Graves taking a breather here. #T1#
Graves in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Graves tries to move into full mount but can't pass Falcon's legs.
Falcon is trying to control Graves's posture but Graves avoids it.
Graves wants to control but Falcon is keeping him busy.
Falcon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Graves's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Graves landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Marian Graves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Graves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Falcon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Graves is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Falcon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Falcon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Graves scores with a couple of nice shots.
Falcon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Graves slips a nice elbow through Falcon's hands, connecting with Falcon's forehead.
Falcon taking some punishment here, with Graves in his half guard. #T3#
Graves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Graves landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Graves stops Falcon from getting back to his feet.
Falcon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Graves is working away from the top position though.
Graves winds up and cracks Falcon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Graves working the head and body with strikes.
Still in half guard, Graves seems content to control.
Graves lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Graves lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#Falcon is rocked!
Falcon wants to control but Graves is keeping busy.
Falcon is still in real trouble! Can Graves finish him?
Graves is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Graves working Falcon over with strikes.
Graves working over Falcon with some ground and pound. Falcon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Graves with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Graves lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Falcon quite badly. Falcon pulls Graves in close trying to recover. Graves postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Falcon on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Falcon doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marian Graves!
Marian Graves made sure to mention his sponsor, MKFC in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
F&B 26: Lloyd vs. Solis
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Graves drives through with a takedown into guard.
Velasquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Graves being controlled here momentarily.
Velasquez 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.
Velasquez trying to keep a closed guard but Graves is proving a slippery customer.
Graves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Velasquez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez is continuing to stall.
Velasquez is trying to control the position but Graves postures up. #T1#
Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velasquez is keeping the position for now.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves preventing the sweep.
Velasquez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Graves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Graves seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Graves feints and as Velasquez raises his hands in defense, Graves changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Velasquez has Graves pulled in close to control his posture.
Velasquez trying to keep a closed guard but Graves is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Velasquez is looking to sweep but instead, Graves has passed into half guard.
Velasquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Velasquez taking some punishment here, with Graves in his half guard.
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Velasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Velasquez tries to get to full guard but Graves has control of the leg.
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 controlling the action here.
Velasquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Velasquez wants to control but Graves is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Graves lands strikes from half guard.
Graves is thwarting Velasquez's attempts to control the position.
Graves takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ground and pound from Graves.
Graves seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Velasquez manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Velasquez wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Velasquez can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Velasquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Velasquez trying to keep a closed guard but Graves is proving a slippery customer.
Graves preventing the sweep.
Velasquez looks winded!
Graves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Velasquez's head.
Graves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Graves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Graves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Graves sitting in guard here, content to control.
Graves stopping the sweep attempt from Velasquez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Velasquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Graves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marian Graves dominated that round.
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.#R2##TD#
Graves changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Velasquez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Velasquez controls the position for a moment.
Velasquez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Velasquez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Velasquez is trying to maintain the position but Graves is very close to passing his half guard.
Graves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves working over Velasquez with some ground and pound. Velasquez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Velasquez trying to control from the bottom.
Graves lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Velasquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Graves's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Graves's back!
Velasquez is trying to stick to Graves's back but Graves is turning into Velasquez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Velasquez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Graves.
Velasquez trying to control the position.
Graves works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Graves looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Velasquez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Graves working over Velasquez with some ground and pound. Velasquez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Velasquez is trying to maintain the position but Graves is very close to passing his half guard.
Velasquez has hold of Graves's hands but Graves slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Velasquez wants to improve his position but Graves is controlling well.
Graves scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Velasquez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
Graves is nestled in close to Velasquez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Velasquez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Graves jumps into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves in side control lands a decent elbow.
Graves lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Velasquez down.
Velasquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Graves lands a few punches from side control.
Graves works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Velasquez tries to bench press Graves off him but Graves keeps the position.
Marian Graves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Graves lands some shots froms side control.
Graves wants to control but Velasquez is keeping him busy.
Graves working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Graves lands a nice forearm strike.
Graves working the ground and pound.
Graves working the ground and pound.
Graves looks up at the clock and then as Velasquez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Graves smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Velasquez is not content to let Graves control the position.
Graves working away.#T4#
Velasquez is looking to reverse the position.
Graves working the ground and pound from side control.
Velasquez is looking to regain half guard here but Graves keeps moving and retains side control.
Graves working the ground and pound.
Graves grinds an elbow into Velasquez's temple.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasquez can do to turn this around?
Graves working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Velasquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Velasquez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Graves working the head and body with strikes.
Graves working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC#Velasquez is rocked!
Velasquez can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marian Graves dominated that second round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##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!
Graves in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Velasquez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Velasquez is trying to control Graves's posture but Graves avoids it.
Graves in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Graves trying to control the action but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Velasquez can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez taking a bit of punishment here - Graves scoring with strikes.
Velasquez is not content to let Graves control the position. #T1#
Graves lands some shots froms side control.
Graves scores with a couple of short elbows.
Velasquez is trying to improve his position.
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Velasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graves working the head and body with strikes.
Velasquez is trying to get back to half guard.
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Velasquez keeps working.
Graves lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Velasquez is looking for a sweep.
Velasquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Velasquez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Graves in side control lands a decent elbow.
Graves working the body and head with strikes.
Velasquez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Graves lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Velasquez down.
Velasquez is looking for a sweep.
Graves working away.
Graves landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves lands a nice forearm strike.
Graves lands a decent elbow from side control.
Graves remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Velasquez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Graves off and has taken his back!
Velasquez lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Graves turns into Velasquez and is now in his guard.
Graves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Graves landing some decent shots from guard.
Graves lands a couple of elbows.
Graves is working Velasquez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Graves landing with the ground and pound.
Graves looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Graves wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving.
Graves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marian Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graves landing with the ground and pound.
Graves landing with the ground and pound.
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.
Cain Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velasquez wants to improve his position but instead Graves has moved into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marian Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Graves has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marian Graves!
Marian Graves very nearly forgot to thank MKFC amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
F&BE 24- Ars Dominatum
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Callaghan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Graves to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Callaghan is looking to sweep but instead, Graves has passed into half guard.
Callaghan wants to get back to his feet.
Graves takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Graves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Callaghan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Callaghan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Graves scores with a couple of nice shots.
Graves slips a nice elbow through Callaghan's hands, connecting with Callaghan's forehead.
Graves thows a huge punch but Callaghan dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan is not content to let Graves control the position.
Graves prevents Callaghan from improving his position.
Graves passes to side control. #T1#
Callaghan is looking to regain half guard here but Graves keeps moving and retains side control.
Graves tries to move into full mount but can't pass Callaghan's legs.
A lull in the action here as Graves stalls from top position.
Graves fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Graves throws an elbow but Callaghan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Graves creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Callaghan wants to control but Graves postures up.
Callaghan is looking for a sweep.#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.
Callaghan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Graves lands a few punches from side control.
Callaghan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Graves's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Graves working the head and body with strikes.
Graves lands with a punch from half guard.
Graves prevents Callaghan from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Graves lands a nice short elbow.
Callaghan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Graves is working away from the top position though.
Graves throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Callaghan to regain full guard. #T3#
Graves stopping the sweep attempt from Callaghan.
Callaghan trying to control the position.
Graves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Callaghan's head.
Callaghan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Graves on the ground.
Graves throwing strikes but missing.
Graves throws a big elbow that misses.
Callaghan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Callaghan 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. #T4#
Graves seems keen to control Callaghan's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graves is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graves cracks Callaghan with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marian Graves dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Callaghan throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Callaghan swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Graves counters with a takedown into side control.
Graves connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Callaghan some visible discomfort.
Graves landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Callaghan can't do much from the bottom here.
Graves creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Callaghan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Graves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Graves connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Callaghan some visible discomfort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Graves goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Callaghan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Graves but great work by Callaghan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Callaghan wants to stand but Graves is controlling his arm.
Graves tries to buck Callaghan off but Callaghan is having none of it.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Graves struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Callaghan wants to stand but Graves is controlling his arm.#SU#
Callaghan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Graves blocks the body kick.
Graves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Callaghan lands a slapping body shot.
Callaghan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.#TD2#
Graves drives through with a takedown into guard.
Callaghan wants to stand and escape but Graves is having none of it. #T2#
Callaghan is pulling down on Graves's head. It's preventing any offense from Graves, at least for the moment.
Graves cracks Callaghan with a solid left hand.
Graves passes into half guard.
Callaghan is looking to control Graves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Callaghan avoid being mounted?
Graves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been informed that Graves has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Callaghan is staying active underneath Graves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Callaghan is trying to control but can't.
Callaghan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Graves scores with a couple of nice shots.
Graves landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Graves takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Marian Graves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Graves with the ground and pound but Callaghan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Graves trying to control but Callaghan is working from the bottom.
Graves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Graves content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Callaghan trying to keep a closed guard but Graves is proving a slippery customer.
Graves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Graves landing some decent shots from guard.
Graves postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Graves lands a couple of elbows.
Graves makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Callaghan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Graves is working Callaghan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Callaghan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Graves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Callaghan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Graves landing some decent shots from guard.
Graves trying to control but Callaghan is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Callaghan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Callaghan thuds a left hand into Graves's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marian 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Callaghan misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Callaghan's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Graves doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Callaghan counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Callaghan. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Callaghan misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Callaghan throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Callaghan drops Graves with a beautiful combination! Graves stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Callaghan is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Graves is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Marian Graves has been cut.
Graves fails with the takedown
and Callaghan counters with a crisp right that sends Graves to the canvas! Callaghan follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Callaghan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Graves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Muncher as he avoids it easily.
Graves shoots in looking for a takedown but Muncher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Graves's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Muncher throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Muncher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Graves circles away.#CL#
Muncher moves into the clinch.#TD#
Muncher pulls guard.
Graves is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Graves lands a couple of elbows.
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 working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves preventing the sweep.
Graves lands a couple of elbows.
Graves distracts Muncher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Muncher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Muncher has his foot on Graves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graves works his way back into a safe position though.
Graves makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Graves lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Muncher on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Muncher tries to get out of the position.
Graves wants to control from the top but Muncher keeps moving.
Graves with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Graves drops back looking for a leg! Muncher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Muncher manages to kick Graves off! Graves jumps back into Muncher's guard.
Graves with a nice head shot there.
Muncher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Graves's guard. #REVR#
Muncher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Graves pulls Muncher in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Muncher looking to sit in guard and control but Graves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Graves is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Muncher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muncher is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Muncher looking for subs off his back but Graves has passed one foot through into half guard.
Muncher is breathing heavily.
Graves is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Graves lands a nice short elbow.
Graves is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Graves lands a nice short elbow.
Muncher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Graves scores with a couple of nice shots.
Muncher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Graves scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Muncher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Graves scores with a couple of nice shots.
Graves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Muncher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Graves slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Nice strikes from Graves there.
Graves scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Graves slips a nice elbow through Muncher's hands, connecting with Muncher's forehead.
Graves working the head and body with strikes.
Graves drops an elbow to the side of Muncher's head.
Graves lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#
Muncher is rocked!
Graves lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Muncher quite badly. Muncher pulls Graves in close trying to recover. Graves postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Muncher on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Muncher doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marian Graves!
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