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Event:
Bellicose 150
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Szopa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Graines ducks under a wild hook from Szopa.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Szopa.
Good standup being displayed there by Szopa as he connects with a hook.
Graines tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Szopa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Szopa. #CL#
Graines clinches up against the ropes.
Graines looking to stall.
Szopa is trying to break free.
Graines connects with a knee to the head.
Szopa throws a punch but it's blocked by Graines.
Szopa is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Graines gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Szopa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Szopa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Graines prevents it.
Keenwah Graines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ingo Szopa.
Szopa swings wildly with an uppercut but Graines uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graines is looking for a takedown.
Graines connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graines scores a nice knee to the body.
#T1#
Graines is looking to take this one to the mat.
Szopa tries to work over Graines's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Szopa fails to land.
Graines stalling in the clinch but Szopa improves position.
Graines slowing the pace effectively.
Szopa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Szopa digs a right hand underneath Graines's ribcage. Graines let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Graines working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Szopa on the inside.
Szopa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graines lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Szopa backwards.
Graines lands with a light punch inside.
Graines lands a left hand that snaps the head of Szopa backwards.
Szopa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Szopa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graines doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Graines gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szopa is doing well to control the position and prevent Graines from advancing to side control.#T2#
Szopa is looking to escape.
Szopa is trying to get back to full guard.
Graines missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Graines throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Szopa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Graines missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Graines is keen to just control but Szopa is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Szopa is controlling Graines's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Szopa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graines. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Szopa tries to get to full guard but Graines has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Graines is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Graines prevents Szopa from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Szopa is trying to control but can't.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Szopa gets back to full guard.
Graines wants to pass the guard but Szopa is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Szopa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Graines's head.
Szopa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Graines with a nice calf kick.
Szopa misses the shot to the body.
Graines is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Szopa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Graines looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Graines throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Szopa misses with a lunging right hand
and Graines counters with a series of strikes. Szopa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Graines has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Graines there as he acknowledges the shot.
Graines fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Szopa's corner calls for a 1-2. Szopa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Graines slips under a jab.
Graines scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Keenwah Graines will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Graines shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Szopa defends it nicely.
Graines lands with a slapping head kick.
Szopa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Graines throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Szopa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Graines defends it well.
Szopa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Szopa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Szopa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graines takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szopa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graines.
Graines takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Szopa looks to score with a jab to the body but Graines is just out of range.#T1#
Graines tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Graines drops his hands momentarily and Szopa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Graines looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Graines drives through and clinches with Szopa against the ropes.
Graines is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szopa is defending well for now.
Graines utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Graines lands an elbow inside.
Szopa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Graines throws a knee to the head but misses.
Szopa tries to break the clinch but Graines is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Szopa.
Szopa lands a shot to the body.
Graines throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Szopa blocks it with crossed arms.
Szopa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Szopa. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szopa is looking for a takedown.
Szopa has a couple of punches blocked by Graines.
Szopa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Graines gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A knee to the head by Graines.
Graines prevents a body shot from Szopa.
Graines with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Graines wants a takedown.
Szopa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graines is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szopa is defending well for now.
Graines comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Graines misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Szopa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Graines blocking some punches.
Graines lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graines. #T3##BC#
Graines pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graines takes a jab right on the kisser.
Graines shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keenwah Graines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Szopa just misses with a punch to the body.
Graines takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Graines tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Szopa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Szopa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Graines takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Szopa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#Graines is rocked!#TD2#
Szopa shoots in and bounces Graines off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Oh Graines is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szopa gets to his feet and stands over Graines, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Graines felt that one! Szopa unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Graines from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ingo Szopa!
During a confident post fight interview, Ingo Szopa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bellicose 137
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1#
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graines was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Graines dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Graines escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graines has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
James shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. James showed some decent athleticism there.
Graines is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Graines has escaped the position, nice work there.
Graines tries to escape but James is in control. #T1##SUB2#
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Graines tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but James wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
James trying to control the position but Graines is working away.
James taking a break here but Graines is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB2#
James seems to be looking for submissions.
Graines is not content to let James control the position.
James passes to full mount! #T2#
Graines is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
James has hold of Graines's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Graines manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
James trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
James is working for a guillotine from mount but Graines frees his head quite easily.
#T3#
James wants to take Graines's back but he can't do it this time.
Graines is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
James swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Graines is now in James's guard. A big mistake from James there, giving up the dominant position!
Graines looking to pass the guard.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Graines manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
James is fighting to break Graines's control of his arms but Graines is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Graines keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Graines is retaining full guard.
James trying to control but Graines is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graines is trying to keep James in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ike James dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
James misses with a body shot
and Graines counters with a stiff right hand.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graines.
Graines tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Graines.
James throws a hook but Graines blocks it.
James shoots in for a takedown but Graines shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Graines gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
James is pushing down on Graines's leg trying to pass to half guard. Graines is fighting to maintain full guard but James has managed to sneak the leg through.
Graines is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graines won't allow James to pass to mount. #SUB2#
James looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
James is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Graines moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James trying to control but Graines is working from the bottom.
Graines controlling James's posture. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
James looking to pass the guard.
Graines keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Graines controls James momentarily but James frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
James passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Graines struggling a bit here.
Graines tries to bench press James off him but James keeps the position. #SUB2#
James is trying to get an arm triangle but Graines is defending well.
Graines manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graines wants to control but James is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Graines darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
James trying to hold on to Graines's head to control him but Graines postures up.
Graines trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graines pulls his head out easily.
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 Keenwah Graines will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Graines scores with a head kick. James tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
James takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD2#
James scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Graines is looking for a sweep.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graines keeps working.
Graines is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it. #SUB2#
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Graines, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
James looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ike James has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Graines tries to improve position but can't.
James controls the position.
Graines wants to control but James postures up.
Graines regains half guard.#SUB2#
James is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Graines defends it well.
Graines trying to control from the bottom.
James with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Graines is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Graines is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.
Graines trying to control but James postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Graines wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Graines, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3##TD2#
James shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Graines manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
James's corner is telling him to maintain position.
James sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Graines's guard. #SUB2#
James is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Graines is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Graines is controlling James's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Graines is refusing to be controlled, as James sits in half guard. #T4#
Graines trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
#SUB2#
James looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
James looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James is taking a breather. Graines says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ike James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think James 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ike James!
An out of breath Ike James thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bellicose 123
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Thrax misses with a wild combination.
Thrax displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graines throws out the jab. #TD2#
Graines shoots in and bounces Thrax off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graines passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Graines throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graines misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Graines seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Graines is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thrax is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Graines working away.#T1#
Thrax is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thrax wants to control but Graines postures up.
Thrax tries to improve position but can't.
Thrax pushes Graines away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Graines gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Graines wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thrax, who protects the arm well.
Graines has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Graines wants to control but Thrax is keeping him busy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thrax's coaches at Cloud9 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Sloppy strikes there by Graines.
Thrax knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Graines on the ground.
Thrax takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Graines trying to control the position but Thrax is working away.
Thrax dodges the ground and pound from Graines.#T3#
Graines moves into full mount!
Graines lands with some strikes.
Graines thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Thrax takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Graines punching from mount but Thrax doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Graines throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Thrax is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Graines lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Thrax tries to hold on but Graines pushes him away.
Graines thowing shots but they're missing. #T4#
Graines wants to control the pace but Thrax is squirming around nicely.
Graines misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrax is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB2#
Graines moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Thrax has worked his arm free - good work by Thrax!
Graines creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thrax dodges the ground and pound from Graines.
The strikes coming from Graines are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keenwah Graines dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Graines misses with a low kick.#TD2#
Graines drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Thrax avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thrax utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Graines trying to control the position from guard on top but Thrax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graines advances position into side control!
Graines is trying to ground and pound but Thrax uses the momentary lack of control by Graines to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrax wants to get back to his feet.
#T1##SUB2#
Graines is working for a submission of some sort.
Graines throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Graines missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Graines trying to mount his opponent but Thrax defends it.
Graines looks to land a strike but Thrax avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Graines has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thrax can't keep his opponent in guard - Graines advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Graines missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Graines wants to work for an arm triangle but Thrax is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thrax is looking to escape.
Graines thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thrax's head.
Thrax looks like he's trying to stand up.
Graines is looking to advance position but Thrax won't allow it. #SUB2#
Graines is looking for a kimura but Thrax is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Graines to get the leverage. #T3##SUB2#
Graines seems to be working for a kimura but Thrax defends the submission attempt.
Graines trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ant Thrax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graines looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thrax looks to land a right hand but Graines moved out of range.
Graines with a poor takedown
and Thrax counters with a left to the body.
Thrax throws a series of punches but Graines avoids them all with ease.
Graines scores with the left hand. Thrax knows he should have avoided that one.
Thrax blocks a jab.#T4#
Graines throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thrax ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graines moves away.
Graines fails with a takedown attempt.
Ant Thrax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keenwah Graines.
Graines tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thrax swivels and escapes.
Graines takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thrax connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrax slaps away a takedown attempt from Graines, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thrax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graines manages to avoid it.
Graines pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thrax is out of range and Graines settles back down.
Graines takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Keenwah Graines will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Graines shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thrax enables Graines to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thrax manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Graines trying to control but Thrax is working from the bottom.
Graines is fighting to break Thrax's control of his arms but Thrax is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Graines throwing strikes from guard but Thrax blocks nicely.
Graines advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graines throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Thrax is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thrax is refusing to be controlled, as Graines sits in half guard.
Graines is nestled in close to Thrax, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Graines uses his free foot to push down on Thrax's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thrax.
Thrax is bucking up trying to escape but Graines cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ant Thrax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thrax holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Graines tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Graines thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Thrax holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Graines tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Graines trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thrax is trying desperately to improve position.
Graines scoring with strikes but Thrax is staying in there. #T3#
Graines fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Graines wants to control the pace but Thrax is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Graines goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Thrax turns into him and now he's in Graines's guard.
Graines not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Graines lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Graines postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Thrax utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Graines pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thrax is keeping the position for now.
Graines trying to control the position from guard on top but Thrax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graines trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Graines with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Thrax working for submissions but it's allowed Graines to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Graines wants to work for an arm triangle but Thrax is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keenwah Graines comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Graines winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keenwah Graines!
Keenwah Graines seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bellicose 111
Date: Jun 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Graines throws out a leg kick but Christ moves out of range and Graines only half commits.
Christ takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Graines misses with a body kick.
Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graines.
Graines has a takedown stuffed.
Graines throws a right hand that misses
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graines throws a low kick but Christ avoids it.
It seemed like Christ was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graines throws a body kick that misses
and Christ counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Graines badly! Christ follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Graines out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Christ finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jeno Christ!
A relieved looking Jeno Christ thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bellicose 96
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Mann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mann fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Graines avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Mann manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Graines on his heels. He'll look to pass Graines's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Mann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mann working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Graines tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graines managing to control the position.
Mann trying to control but Graines is working from the bottom. #T1#
Graines tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann advances to half guard.
Graines gets back to full guard.
Graines looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mann is one step ahead there.
Mann wants to control from the top but Graines keeps moving. #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.#SUB#
Mann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Graines 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.
Graines looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mann is one step ahead there.
Graines working a defensive guard but Mann passes into half guard.
Mann is nestled in close to Graines, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Graines regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mann. #SUB#
Graines has his foot on Mann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mann works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB#
Graines is looking for a triangle but Mann pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Graines is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Graines has his foot on Mann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mann works his way back into a safe position though.
Mann looking to pass the guard.
Mann lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mann postures up and lands a big shot to Graines's brow.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graines is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Graines content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mann has locked up a guillotine! Mann's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Graines is holding on here and Mann must be using up a lot of energy. Graines has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mann gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Clay Mann!
Clay Mann decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Outlaw 20 - Pollard vs Hickock
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Theriault looks to land a body kick but Graines moved away.
Theriault throws a leg kick #TD#
and Graines counters with a single leg into guard. Theriault didn't expect that. #SUB#
Graines 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.
Graines distracts Theriault with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Graines trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graines is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Graines preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graines trying to control but Theriault is working from the bottom.
Graines working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Theriault's head.
Graines 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.
Graines is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Graines lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Theriault has momentary wrist control but Graines slips an elbow through the middle.
Theriault is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Graines thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Graines thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Graines passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theriault is trying to control Graines's posture but Graines avoids it. #SUB#
Graines has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Theriault is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Graines yanks on the arm and Theriault is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Graines.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keenwah Graines!
After winning the bout, Keenwah Graines thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Outlaw 15 - Dog vs Kireyev
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Blood throws an overhand right that lands on Graines's shoulder, as Graines tries to avoid the shot.
Blood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Graines. Graines circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blood takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Graines wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Graines ducks right into an uppercut from Blood.
Blood is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Blood misses with an uppercut. Graines saw that one coming.
Blood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Graines moves out of range as Blood strikes.
Blood darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Graines decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blood's guard.
Blood is looking to stand back up but Graines counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Blood. #REVB#
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!
Graines seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1##SUB#
Graines is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graines. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Graines not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Graines wants to pass the guard but Blood is defending well.
Graines thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blood can do anything to dispel that myth.
Graines throwing shots but Blood is blocking nicely.
Graines thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blood's head.
Blood tries to roll over but Graines keeps him under control.
Blood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Graines wants to pass to mount but Blood is defending the position.
Graines seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Graines 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.
Blood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Graines.
Graines is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blood is looking for a sweep. Graines is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Graines thows a huge punch but Blood dodges it nicely.
Graines not doing much here.
#SUB#
Graines is working for a kimura but Blood is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Graines passes to full mount!
Graines trying to control but Blood is having none of it. #SUB#
Graines looking to secure an arm triangle but Blood defends it well.
Graines misses with a head shot.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Graines landing strikes from the mount.
Blood is wriggling around trying to escape.
Graines unloads with some shots from mount but Blood bucks and avoids them well.
Graines landing strikes, looking to finish!
Blood wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Graines.
Blood tries to reverse the position but Graines maintains control.
Graines unloads with some shots from mount but Blood bucks and avoids them well.
Graines working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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.#SUB#
Graines quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Graines but it's paid off an Blood is forced to tap! Nice work by Graines.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keenwah Graines!
Keenwah Graines seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Outlaw 11 - Shooter vs Ruiz 2
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
McGregor lands a nice looking body shot.
McGregor delivers a nice body kick.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Graines closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Graines lands in his opponent's guard.
McGregor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Graines 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.
Graines prevents McGregor from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graines throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Graines stops McGregor from standing up.
Graines throwing strikes from guard but McGregor blocks nicely.
McGregor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Graines. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Graines bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Graines gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graines tries to advance to mount but McGregor denies him.
McGregor is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Graines has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Graines lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Graines is trying to get an arm triangle but McGregor is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Graines wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McGregor, who protects the arm well.
Graines throws a strike aimed at the side of McGregor's head but McGregor avoids it well.
McGregor is trying to buck Graines off.
Graines has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McGregor!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#SUB#
Graines is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McGregor can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T3#
Graines lands a big shot there that rocks McGregor but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB#
Graines working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The referee warns McGregor that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB#
Graines working for a guillotine from mount but McGregor is in no mood to give up.
Graines putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Graines scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McGregor?
#T4#
McGregor wants to try and get back to his feet.
Graines content just to control the position here.
Graines punishing his opponent with strikes.
Graines dominating with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graines scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McGregor?
Graines wants to control the pace but McGregor is squirming around nicely.
Graines is really struggling to control McGregor but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Graines looking to finish McGregor with some ground and pound. This is bad for McGregor!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keenwah Graines dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Graines dodges the punch combination from McGregor.
#TD#
Graines dives in and scores a takedown into McGregor's guard.
McGregor keeping moving, preventing Graines from controlling successfully.
Graines works over McGregor with some ground and pound from guard.
Graines cracks McGregor with a solid left hand.
Graines throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Graines works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor wants to stand back up but Graines manages to pass into side control.
McGregor is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1##SUB#
Graines thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Graines is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGregor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
An elbow from Graines crashes against the mat.
McGregor wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
McGregor is trying to escape the position but Graines is controlling the position.
Graines tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Graines advances to mount.
Graines with shots to the head and body - McGregor looks very uncomfortable down there.
Graines landing punches.
McGregor is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Graines 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.
Graines lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Graines breaks from McGregor's wrist control and lands an elbow.
BOOM! Graines connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graines lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McGregor hang on?#T3#
Graines tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
McGregor wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Graines has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! McGregor taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keenwah Graines!
Keenwah Graines thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Keenwah Graines! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ward Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Graines fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Graines tries to keep at a distance but Shaver has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shaver is working for takedown but Graines is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Graines has hold of one of Shaver's legs. Shaver is fighting the takedown attempt but Graines gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Graines (2) vs (0) Shaver
Shaver keeping moving, preventing Graines from controlling successfully.
Graines passes Shaver's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Graines is trying to control. Shaver wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Shaver is trying to maintain the position but Graines is very close to passing his half guard.
Graines wants to free his trapped foot but Shaver is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shaver is not content to let Graines control the position.
Shaver has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Graines is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Shaver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graines pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Shaver makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shaver.#SUB2#
Shaver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Graines defends well.
Graines won't allow Shaver to sweep him here.
Graines tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaver is retaining full guard.
Graines trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graines trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Graines wants to control from the top but Shaver keeps moving.
Shaver trying to control the position.
Graines wants to control from the top but Shaver keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shaver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graines is aware though and is defending well.
Graines is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaver keeping moving, preventing Graines from controlling successfully. #T4#
Graines sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shaver's guard. #SUB#
Graines looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Graines trying to control the action but Shaver is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Graines is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5#
Graines content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Graines trying to control from half guard but Shaver is working away. #SUB2#
Shaver looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Graines is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T6##SUB#
Graines seems to be working for a kimura but Shaver defends the submission attempt.
Graines trying to control from half guard but Shaver is working away.
Graines trying to control the pace.
Graines stalling away here and it's allowed Shaver to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T7#
Graines is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Graines might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Graines trying to control but Shaver is working from the bottom.
Shaver is trying to keep Graines in close.
Shaver is pulling down on Graines's head to control his posture.
Graines trying to control but Shaver is working from the bottom. #T8#
Shaver controls Graines momentarily but Graines frees himself.
Graines stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaver swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Shaver had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graines defends it easily.
Graines trying to control but Shaver is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB2#
Shaver has his foot on Graines's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graines works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Shaver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Graines looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Graines tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaver is retaining full guard. #T10#
Shaver working a defensive guard but Graines passes into half guard.
Shaver controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Graines is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shaver defends it well.
Graines trying to control the pace.
Graines wants to free his trapped foot but Shaver is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Graines trying to control the action but Shaver is working from the bottom.
Shaver is trying to control but can't.
Graines is looking to advance position but Shaver won't allow it.
Graines trying to control from half guard but Shaver is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver is pressing down on Graines's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Graines wants to control from the top but Shaver keeps moving. #T12#
Shaver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graines is one step ahead there.
Graines looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shaver is trying to keep Graines in close.
Graines trying to control but Shaver is working from the bottom. #T13#
Graines pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaver is keeping the position for now.
Shaver keeping moving, preventing Graines from controlling successfully.
Shaver pulls Graines in to control the position.
Graines controlling from the top position. #T14#
Shaver trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaver keeping full guard, as Graines tries to pass. #SUB#
Graines drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shaver looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shaver looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shaver! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Graines (2) vs (4) Shaver
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaver wins on points by 4 to 2. |
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