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Event:
VFC 98 Frank vs Newton
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Graham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meeks tries to clinch there but Graham circles away.
Meeks moves in looking to clinch but Graham pushes him off.
Graham bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Meeks's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Turner Meeks has been cut.
A head kick misses from Graham.
Meeks tries to clinch up
enabling Graham to counter with a crisp jab.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Graham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Graham lands a nice shot to the body.
Meeks is looking to clinch.
Graham throws a head kick but Meeks moves out of range.
Graham lands the left hand.
Graham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Meeks takes the fight into the clinch.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graham takes an elbow to the temple.
Graham blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Meeks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Graham's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Angus Graham has been cut.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Graham swings wildly with an uppercut but Meeks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Graham leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that Graham shrugs off.
Graham dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Graham.
A nice left hand lands by Graham.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graham's brow.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Graham dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Graham blocks an elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Graham.
Meeks blocking some punches.
Graham will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Meeks up against the cage.#T2#
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meeks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graham jumps guard but Meeks stands there with Graham around his waist. Graham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Graham dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Graham drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Meeks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Graham blocks an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meeks lands a nice elbow.
Graham stalling in the clinch but Meeks improves position.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graham's brow.
Graham blocks the elbow strike.
#T3#
Graham dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that Graham shrugs off.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Graham stalling the fight.
Graham misses with some punches.
Graham blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks prevents Graham from breaking the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graham's brow.
Graham is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Graham avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Graham has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Graham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meeks lands an elbow that stopped Graham in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Angus Graham's cut is getting worse.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Meeks tries to clinch but Graham moves out of range.
Graham throws a head kick that half lands.
Graham lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Meeks drives through and clinches with Graham against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graham's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graham's brow.
Graham trying to control the position but instead, Meeks has worked for underhooks and has pushed Graham into the cage.
Graham drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meeks pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus Graham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Graham cracks Meeks with a good jab.
Meeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Graham lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Meeks wants to clinch up but Graham keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meeks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meeks has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
Meeks clinches up with Graham and pushes him back against the cage.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Turner Meeks will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Meeks drives through and clinches with Graham against the cage.
Graham blocks the elbow strike.
Graham tries to score a body lock takedown but Meeks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graham's brow.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Graham avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Meeks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Graham's defenses. #BC#
Graham breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Meeks closes the distance and clinches.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Graham manages to pull guard.
#SU2#
Graham is working an open guard so Meeks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Graham misses the target.
Turner Meeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Meeks closes the distance and clinches.
Meeks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graham blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Graham leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Graham avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graham.
Graham blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graham's brow.
Nice elbow from Meeks.
Graham struggles to land a body shot inside as Meeks controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Graham working aggressively here.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Graham is working for takedown but Meeks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Meeks lands an elbow just above Graham 's eye.
Meeks lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Angus Graham's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2##BC#
Graham manages to break the clinch.
Graham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meeks doesn't manage to clinch there - Graham circles away.
Graham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Meeks drives through and clinches with Graham against the cage.
Meeks has Graham pressed against the cage, preventing Graham from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Graham is trying to force a seperation but Meeks has the dominant position.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Graham avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Graham lands an uppercut.
Graham avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Graham trying to stall but Meeks improves his position.
Graham dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Graham blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Graham blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Graham dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Graham tries to score a body lock takedown but Meeks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus Graham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Turner Meeks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Graham is looking to break free of the clinch but Meeks has double underhooks.
Meeks lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#Jeez, Angus Graham's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Graham avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graham's brow.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Meeks lands an elbow that stopped Graham in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Angus Graham's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Turner Meeks!
An intense looking Turner Meeks took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Where's my wife? Guess who's getting some butt-stuff tonight, ba-baaayyy!!!'. |
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Event:
VFC 95 Hall vs Ivkov
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Bar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Graham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Bar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Bar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Graham looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Graham looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Graham! #REVR#
Bar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham is staying tight to Bar's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Graham slows the pace down.
Bar sneaks back into half guard.
Graham prevents Bar from improving his position.
Graham stalling.
Bar is trying to get back to full guard.
Graham perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Bar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Bar is pressing down on Graham's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Graham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Bar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graham is aware though and is defending well.
Graham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bar on the ground.#SUB2#
Bar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graham is aware though and is defending well.
Bar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Graham sees it coming and defends easily.
Graham avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bar.
Bar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Bar seems to be working for a kimura but Graham defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Bar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Graham is just riding it out for now. Bar eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Graham is trying to maintain the position but Bar is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Bar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Graham defends it well.
Bar is pressing down on Graham's thigh, looking to free his foot. Graham is holding on for now.
Graham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Graham tries to get out of the position.
Graham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bar is looking for a kimura but Graham is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bar to get the leverage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bar seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Graham is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jonny Bar! |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Zec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graham.
Zec fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zec moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGraham.
Graham throws a leg kick but Zec sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zec.
Zec is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Graham will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Zec trying to control the position but Graham is working away.
Zec moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Zec seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Graham parries the strikes from Zec easily there. Zec is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Graham to escape.
#T1#
Zec throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Zec throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Zec creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zec wants to control but Graham is keeping him busy.
Zec fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zec misses with the ground and pound.
Zec trying to control the action but Graham is working from the bottom.
Zec throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Zec 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.#T2#
Graham is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zec's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zec throwing shots but Graham is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zec.
Graham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zec. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zec thows a huge punch but Graham dodges it nicely.
Zec thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Graham's head.
Zec 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 Graham can do anything to dispel that myth.
Graham is trying to control but can't.
Zec not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zec working the head and body with strikes.
Zec slips a nice elbow through Graham's hands, connecting with Graham's forehead.
Zec working Graham over with strikes. #T3#
Zec misses with a head shot. Graham uses the momentum to regain guard.
Zec lands a couple of elbows.
Zec throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zec sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zec looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zec postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Graham 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Graham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zec looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Graham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zec.
Zec trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zec is in close to Graham's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zec advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zec is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zec in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Djuro Zec dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Graham misses with a body kick.
Zec tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Graham defends well and Zec ends up having to push Graham into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Graham breaks from the clinch.
Zec is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graham can do to turn this around?
Zec just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Graham. That's going to slow Zec down.
A head kick misses from Graham.
Zec darts in looking for a takedown but Graham gets double underhooks and turns Zec into the cage. #BC2#
Graham manages to break the clinch.
Graham throws a hook to the side of Zec's head but Zec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zec shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Graham as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Djuro Zec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zec has a takedown stuffed.
Zec will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zec fails with the takedown.
Djuro Zec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham works the jab nicely.
No luck for Zec with that takedown attempt.
Graham has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Graham leaves Zec with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Graham misses with a double jab.
Zec shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Graham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graham lands with an uppercut that bounces Zec off the cage and back into range.
Zec misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Angus Graham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Graham darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Graham darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Graham goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Graham lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zec tries to score a power double leg takedown but Graham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zec somewhat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graham's corner calls for a 1-2. Graham obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Zec swings for the body but Graham moves out of range.
Zec throws a shot from downtown. Graham moves away and avoids it.
Graham works Zec's body with a nice hook.
Zec takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Zec looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zec wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zec accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Graham working a defensive guard here.
Zec controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zec in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Zec loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zec is looking to work some ground and pound but Graham has wrist control.
Zec trying to control the position from guard on top but Graham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zec.
Graham scores with a head kick.
#TD#
Zec drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zec stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zec throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Graham keeping moving, preventing Zec from controlling successfully.
Zec throwing strikes from guard but Graham blocks nicely.
Graham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zec won't allow Graham to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zec accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zec is looking to work some ground and pound but Graham has wrist control.
Zec working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zec throwing strikes from guard but Graham blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Graham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Zec's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Zec shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Graham sprawls well. Graham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zec gets slowly back to his feet.
Graham swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Graham is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zec takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Graham enables Zec to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Graham manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zec pushing down on Graham's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zec is trying to control the action in half guard but Graham is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Graham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zec wants to free his trapped foot but Graham is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Graham is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zec scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Zec lands with a punch from half guard.
Graham on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zec not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Graham wants to control but Zec is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Graham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zec is looking to pass Graham's guard but actually Graham recovers to full guard.
Zec throws an elbow that misses. Graham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zec's guard. Nice move by Graham!#REVB#
Zec managing to control the position. #T2#
Zec has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Graham is looking to stand up but Zec won't let him.
Zec controlling Graham's posture. #T3#
Zec tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Graham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zec has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Graham has managed to get both his arms back between Zec's legs - danger averted.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Graham plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Djuro Zec has been cut.#TD#
Zec shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zec thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zec sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Graham defending well though. #T4#
Zec not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zec lands a nice short elbow.
Zec missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zec throwing shots but Graham is blocking nicely.
Zec not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zec throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Graham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zec not doing much here.
Graham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zec.
And that's the end of the fight!
Djuro Zec showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zec has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Djuro Zec!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Angus Graham!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Djuro Zec!
Djuro Zec wins by split decision!
Djuro Zec thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Graham scores with a four punch combination!
Rodd scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Angus Graham has been cut.
Rodd misses with a straight right.
Rodd misses with a hook.
Graham throws a leg kick
enabling Rodd to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Graham circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Rodd drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Graham follows Rodd to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angus Graham!
Angus Graham took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Highland Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
VFC 82 Da Silva Jr vs Graham
Date: May 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Graham with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Da Silva Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Graham. #CUT2#It looks like Ricardo Da Silva Jr has been cut.
Graham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Graham misses with a left hand
and Graham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Da Silva Jr swivels and escapes.
Graham lands the left hand.
Da Silva Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Butchers Block in the buildup to the fight.
Da Silva Jr blocks a head kick by Graham.
Da Silva Jr is looking to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Da Silva Jr blocks the low kick.
Da Silva Jr dodges the punch combination from Graham.
Da Silva Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Da Silva Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Graham.
Da Silva Jr throws a big counter combination but Graham scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Graham misses with a looping right.
Graham misses with a leg kick
and Da Silva Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Angus Graham has been cut.
Graham looks to throw the jab but Da Silva Jr is out of range.
A low kick from Graham misses
and Da Silva Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Graham is predictable there
and Graham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graham looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Graham with a jab.
Da Silva Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Graham circles away.
Ricardo Da Silva Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva Jr moves away.
The fighters circling - Graham throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Graham gets tackled into the cage by Da Silva Jr. Da Silva Jr maintains the clinch.
Da Silva Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Da Silva Jr misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Da Silva Jr tries to work over Graham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graham takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Graham is defending well for now.
Da Silva Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Graham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Da Silva Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Graham controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Graham wants to break free but Da Silva Jr has control.
Da Silva Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Graham's efforts to push away.
Graham wants to break free but Da Silva Jr has control.
Graham has a couple of punches blocked by Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Graham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Graham avoiding damage as Da Silva Jr throws knees to the body.
Da Silva Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Da Silva Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Graham is defending well for now.
Da Silva Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Graham blocks it with crossed arms.
Da Silva Jr misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Da Silva Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Graham's face.
Nice body punch from Graham - that landed with a thud.
Da Silva Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Da Silva Jr is breathing heavily.
Da Silva Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Da Silva Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Graham won't want to take too many of those.
Da Silva Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Da Silva Jr lands an uppercut.
Da Silva Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
A short uppercut from Graham.
Da Silva Jr missing with knees to the body.
Graham is trying to maintain a safe position but Da Silva Jr gets an underhook and turns Graham into the cage.
Graham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Da Silva Jr misses with a knee strike.
Da Silva Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Da Silva Jr fails to land.
Graham taking a breather.
Graham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graham lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Graham.
Da Silva Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graham.
Da Silva Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Da Silva Jr wants to clinch but Graham slips to the side
and Graham counters with a nice leg kick.
Graham lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#Da Silva Jr is rocked!
Graham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Da Silva Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Graham misses.
Da Silva Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Graham throws a lazy right hand but Da Silva Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graham connects with a body shot that sends Da Silva Jr's belly button to the back.
Decent striking displayed by Graham there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Angus Graham will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Da Silva Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Graham lands a glancing blow to the side of Da Silva Jr's head.
Oh Da Silva Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Da Silva Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Graham throws a leg kick
and Da Silva Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Graham throws a front kick aimed at Da Silva Jr's knee but Da Silva Jr avoids it well.
Angus Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Graham throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Da Silva Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Graham punishes Da Silva Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Graham misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Graham lands a big uppercut and Da Silva Jr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Da Silva Jr looks OK. Graham waves Da Silva Jr back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graham scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Graham misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Da Silva Jr counters with a left to the body.
Graham fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Da Silva Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Graham on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Graham.
Graham throws a hook to the side of Da Silva Jr's head but Da Silva Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Da Silva Jr blocks a head kick by Graham.
Da Silva Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graham.
Graham circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Graham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Graham misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Graham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Silva Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Graham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Da Silva Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Graham looks to land a right hand but Da Silva Jr moved out of range.
Da Silva Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Graham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Graham throws a sloppy head kick and Da Silva Jr moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graham misses with a left hand
and Da Silva Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Graham misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Graham throws a good cross that connects.
A swing and a miss from Graham.
Graham misses with a right hand
and Da Silva Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Da Silva Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Da Silva Jr takes one on the button.
Graham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Silva Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Graham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Graham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graham scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Graham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Graham tries to score with a low kick but Da Silva Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Da Silva Jr checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Da Silva Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Graham missing with a left hand there. Da Silva Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Da Silva Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Graham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Da Silva Jr digs a good hook to Graham's body.
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!
Da Silva Jr throws out a loose jab but Graham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva Jr moves away.
It looked like Da Silva Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Angus Graham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Da Silva Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Da Silva Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Da Silva Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graham.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Graham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Graham there.
Da Silva Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Graham.
Graham slips a jab from Da Silva Jr.
Graham is looking to slow Da Silva Jr down with leg kicks.
Da Silva Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by Da Silva Jr.
Graham ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Graham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Graham misses with an uppercut
and Da Silva Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Graham, as that shot connected.
#T1#
Da Silva Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Graham circles away.
Graham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Da Silva Jr lands with a straight right. Graham didn't see that one coming.#ROC#Graham is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva Jr. Graham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva Jr slips a straight right by Graham.
Da Silva Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Graham misses with a head kick.
Da Silva Jr is looking to counter punch.
Graham moves away from the strike by Da Silva Jr.
Graham misses with a looping left.
Da Silva Jr walks into a straight right hand from Graham.#CL#
Da Silva Jr closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Da Silva Jr. #T2#
Da Silva Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Graham blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Da Silva Jr obliges.
Graham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Da Silva Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Graham is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Silva Jr finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Da Silva Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Da Silva Jr unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Graham! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Da Silva Jr is unloading with more strikes now! Graham drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Da Silva Jr! |
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Event:
VFC 69 Newron vs Blancho
Date: Apr 20, 2022 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Graham finds it's target.
Graham cracks Montgomery with a good jab.#CL#
Montgomery closes the distance and clinches.
Graham pushes off an throws an elbow but Montgomery leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graham throws a hook to the side of Montgomery's head but Montgomery sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montgomery is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Graham.
Graham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Graham lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Montgomery backs up against the cage.
#CL#
Montgomery darts in and clinches Graham up against the cage.
Montgomery misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Graham manages to break the clinch.
Graham lands a nice leg kick that just misses Montgomery's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montgomery ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Montgomery clinches with his opponent.
Montgomery lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Graham or not.
Graham throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Montgomery.
#BC2#
Graham breaks the clinch.
Graham misses with a straight left.
Angus Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montgomery looks to land a right hand but Graham moved out of range.
Graham throws a hook to the side of Montgomery's head but Montgomery sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montgomery blocks a head kick by Graham.
#CL#
Montgomery clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Graham throws an elbow but misses.
A right hand to the body from Montgomery.
Graham lands a right hand.
Montgomery lands a body punch.
Graham looks winded!
Graham is trying to break free.
Montgomery throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grahams head.
Graham looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Montgomery makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Montgomery.
Montgomery blocking some punches.
Montgomery lands a nice shot to the body.
Graham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Montgomery misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Graham breaks the clinch.
Graham slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Montgomery clinches with his opponent.
Graham pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Graham comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Montgomery.
Montgomery lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
Montgomery tries to work over Graham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montgomery lands with a left to the head. #T2#
A body shot lands from Montgomery.
Montgomery makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graham throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Graham breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Montgomery moves into the clinch.
Graham misses with the head strike.
Montgomery lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
Montgomery looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Graham tries to land knees in the clinch but Montgomery avoids the damage to the body.
Montgomery lands an uppercut.
Graham scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Graham fails to land.
Montgomery misses with a punch to the body.
Montgomery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montgomery scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graham lands a nice uppercut.
Graham blocks an uppercut.
Montgomery is working Graham over against the cage.
Graham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graham pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Montgomery.
#BC2#
Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Graham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Montgomery closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Graham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Montgomery tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Montgomery looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Montgomery moves in looking to clinch but Graham pushes him off.#CL#
Montgomery darts in and clinches Graham up against the cage.#BC2#
Graham breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Montgomery moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Graham.
Montgomery blocking some punches.
Montgomery misses with some punches.
Montgomery throws a punch but it's blocked by Graham.
Montgomery goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montgomery pushes Graham back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Montgomery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montgomery scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Montgomery. #T4#
Montgomery lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Montgomery.
Graham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Montgomery on the inside.
Montgomery lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Montgomery lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Montgomery softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Graham takes a shot to the head.
Montgomery lands a hook that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
Montgomery lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
Montgomery lands an uppercut.
Montgomery digs a right hand underneath Graham's ribcage. Graham let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Montgomery.
Montgomery lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Graham is rocked!
Montgomery tries to work over Graham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montgomery.
Montgomery lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graham is still on wobbly legs! Can Montgomery finish him?
Montgomery digs a right hand underneath Graham's ribcage. Graham let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Graham seems to have recovered his senses.
Montgomery lands a body shot.
Montgomery lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arniquez Montgomery dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Montgomery clinches up with Graham and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Montgomery darts in and clinches Graham up against the cage.
Montgomery blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graham takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Angus Graham has been cut.
Montgomery flashes Graham a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Graham's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Graham crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Montgomery punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arniquez Montgomery!
An out of breath Arniquez Montgomery 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:
VFC 62 Sergius vs Feynman
Date: Apr 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Ross takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Graham.
A nice inside leg kick there by Graham. That's going to slow Ross down.
Ross has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Graham scores with a jab to the body.
Graham sizes up Ross with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Graham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Graham throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ross stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ross has a takedown stuffed.
Graham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Angus Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Graham slips a jab from Ross.
Graham takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graham throws a sloppy head kick and Ross moves out of range easily.
Ross looks to land a left hand but Graham moved out of range nicely.
Graham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ross. That did some damage!
Ross has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Graham finds it's way round the side to connect with Ross's head.
Ross throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Ross takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Angus Graham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ross misses with an attempted mid kick.
Graham connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ross momentarily.
Ross takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Graham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Graham lands a jab-cross combination.
Graham throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ross's head.#ROC#Ross is rocked!
Ross looks up at the clock. Bad move! Graham lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ross. Graham pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angus Graham!
A very excited looking Angus Graham made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
VFC 51 Free Fall
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Russo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Graham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graham throws the left hand but Russo avoids the punch easily.
Russo scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Angus Graham has been cut.
Graham takes one to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Russo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Graham tries to get to full guard but Russo has control of the leg.
Russo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Russo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Russo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Graham trying to control here.
Russo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Graham defending well though.
Russo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Graham!
Graham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Graham tries to get out of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T1#
Russo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Graham holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Russo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Graham wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Russo.
Russo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Russo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Graham gets back to half guard.
Russo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Russo is nestled in close to Graham, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Russo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Graham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Russo on the ground.#T2#
Russo misses with a head shot. Graham uses the momentum to regain guard.
Russo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Russo looking to pass the guard.
Graham 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.
Graham is pulling down on Russo's head to control his posture.
Russo throwing strikes from guard but Graham blocks nicely. #T3#
Graham keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
Russo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graham is keeping the position for now.
Russo throws an elbow that misses. Graham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Russo's guard. Nice move by Graham!#REVR#
Graham controls from within his opponent's guard.
Graham advances to half guard.
Russo is pressing down on Graham's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Graham is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Graham looking to sit in guard and control but Russo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Russo postures up in Graham's guard and throws a big left but Graham blocks it.
Russo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Russo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Russo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Graham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Russo looking to sit in guard and control but Graham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Russo wants to sweep here but Graham controlling him for the moment.
Graham is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russo wants to stand up but Graham is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Russo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angus Graham's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Russo catches Graham with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Graham slips a straight right by Russo.
Graham goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Graham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Graham leaves Russo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Russo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Graham is trying to defend but Russo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Graham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Russo.
Graham won't allow Russo to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham wants to improve his position but Russo is controlling well.
Graham is controlling Russo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Russo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Russo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Graham regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Russo.
Graham keeping full guard, as Russo tries to pass.
Russo wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving.
Russo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Russo postures up in Graham's guard and throws a big left but Graham blocks it.
Russo throwing strikes but missing.
Graham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Russo stays in close to Graham's body and controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Russo looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Russo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Graham is fending him off so far but Russo persists. Nope, Graham circles away and we're back to standing.
Graham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Russo.
Graham tries a head kick but it misses.
Graham fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Russo checks it well.
Russo avoids the body shot from Graham.
Graham takes one to the side of the head.
Graham paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Russo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice sprawl there from Graham as Russo shoots in.
Angus Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Russo.
Graham gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Russo throws a hook to the side of Graham's head but Graham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Russo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graham looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Russo instigates a clinch.
Graham scores with a shoulder strike.
Russo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Graham blocks an uppercut.
Russo is working for takedown but Graham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Russo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Russo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Graham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Russo takes a shot to the head.
Russo wants to take the fight to the mat but Graham manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Russo is breathing heavily.
Graham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Russos head. #BC#
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Graham throws a body punch but Russo moves out of range.
Graham misses with a looping right.
A big right from Russo misses.
Graham misses with a kick to the body.
Russo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Graham.
Graham drops his hands momentarily and Russo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Russo swings for the body but Graham moves out of range.
Graham lands with a shot to the body.
Russo throws a body shot but no joy.
It appears Graham was looking to counter with a kick there.
Graham connects with a leg kick.
Russo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Graham. Graham obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Graham fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Graham misses the target.
Russo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graham takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Russo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Graham misses with a straight right.
Russo lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from Graham.
Graham lands with a good body shot.
Russo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Graham but Graham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Graham connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Russo moves in looking to clinch but Graham pushes him off.
We've been informed that Russo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Russo lands a jab to Graham's midsection.
Graham lands with a nice body punch.
Russo lands a really nice looking cross but Graham seems unphased.
Graham connects with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Graham.
Graham lands with an uppercut that bounces Russo off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Graham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Angus Graham's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Graham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Russo sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CUT#It looks like John Russo has been cut.
Russo connects with the punch.
Russo lands a jab to the nose.
Russo checks a low kick from Graham.
Graham moves out of range of the strikes.
Graham misses with a head kick.
Graham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Russo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Russo throws out a loose jab but Graham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graham.
Nice defenses there by Russo.
Graham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russo was well out of range. Poor timing from Graham.
Angus Graham is winning the standup battle so far.
Graham defending well as Russo loads up on a big left hand.
Graham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Russo throws a jab when Graham was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Graham's head.
Russo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC2#Graham is rocked!
Graham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Russo.
Russo blocks a jab.
Graham keeps Russo at a distance using the push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russo avoids the head kick by Graham.
Russo looks to land a left hand but Graham moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Graham connects with a good right hand that stumbles Russo. Russo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Graham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Russo.
Angus Graham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graham fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Russo.
Russo misses with a wild body shot.
Graham staying out of range there.
Russo throws a lazy right hand but Graham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graham feints a jab promting Russo to slip. Graham then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Russo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Russo connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice takedown defense from Graham. No joy for Russo on that attempt.
Graham lands with a hook. Russo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Graham catches Russo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Graham lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Russo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Graham. Graham obviously looking to wear him down.
Graham lands with a cross.
Russo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graham misses with a two punch combination.
Russo looks to land a right hand but Graham moved out of range.
Russo takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T2#
Graham connects with a single shot there.
Graham connects with a body shot that sends Russo's belly button to the back.
Russo ducks under a wild hook from Graham.
Graham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Russo throws a jab when Graham was well out of range.
Russo moves out of range as Graham throws a body kick.
Russo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Graham defends well and Russo ends up having to push Graham into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Graham scores with a nice head shot.
Russo throws a body punch but Graham moves out of range.
Graham connects with a solid leg kick.
Graham moves into range and connects with a jab.
Russo digs a good hook to Graham's body.
Russo connects with a right hand. Graham shakes it off.
A swing and a miss from Russo.#TD2#
Russo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Graham to the mat! Graham manages to get full guard.
Russo throws a big right hand that misses.
Graham pulls Russo in close to his closed guard and prevents Russo from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Russo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Russo wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving.
Graham can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Russo controls the pace.
Graham is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Russo trying to control but Graham is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Graham takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Russo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from Graham. #TD2#
Russo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Graham to the mat! Graham manages to get full guard.
Russo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Russo throws a big right hand that misses.
Russo throws a big elbow that misses.
Graham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Russo slips nicely into half guard.
John Russo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Russo misses with a head shot. Graham uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Angus Graham.
I think Graham has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus Graham!
During a confident post fight interview, Angus Graham thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
VFC 41 Come Get Your Belt
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Chong throws a leg kick
and Graham counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #KD2#
Chong lands a big head kick that sends Graham tumbling to the mat! Chong takes a step backwards and waves Graham back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Graham is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Angus Graham has been cut.
Graham feints and then cracks Chong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chong down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chong.
Nice shot by Chong.
Oh Graham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chong throws a sloppy head kick and Graham moves out of range easily.
Graham avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from Chong.
Graham is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Graham avoids the head kick by Chong.
Graham seems to have got his legs back now.
Chong misses with a head kick.
Graham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Graham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Graham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Graham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Graham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Graham.
Graham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chong throws a head kick but Graham moves out of range.
Chong tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Graham darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#Chong is rocked!
Graham ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Chong out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Angus Graham!
Post fight, an emotional Angus Graham said '" Firstly I'd like to thank my opponent for having the guts to give me a shot. Secondly to the organization I'd like to say, line the bastards up and don't think I'm slowing down because of this belt. I gotta go interviews make me angry."'. |
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Event:
VFC 22 Go Big
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Graham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Graham feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thibodeauxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Graham misses the shot to the body.
Graham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lime in the Coconut in the buildup to the fight.
Graham with a nice calf kick.#CL#
Thibodeaux clinches up with Graham and pushes him back against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Graham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Graham blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graham looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice body kick there by Graham.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Graham saw that one coming.
Graham lands with a cross. #CL#
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graham prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Graham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux misses with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graham is trying to stall.
#T1#
Graham missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Graham breaks from the clinch.
A low kick lands for Graham.
Thibodeaux throws a jab when Graham was well out of range.
Graham misses with a few strikes there.
Thibodeaux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Graham.
A left lands for Thibodeaux.
An inside leg kick lands from Graham.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Thibodeaux.#CL#
Thibodeaux moves into range and clinches up with Graham.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graham looks winded!
Thibodeaux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux scores a nice knee to the body.
Graham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Thibodeaux is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.#KD#
Thibodeaux drops Graham with a big knee straight up the middle! Graham is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Graham is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Angus Graham has been cut.#CL#
Thibodeaux takes the fight into the clinch.
Graham is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Graham takes a knee right on the jaw!
A body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux lands a big right hand that drops Graham! The killer instinct kicks in and Thibodeaux finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Thibodeaux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karockas Thibodeaux!
Karockas Thibodeaux retains his light heavyweight title!
Karockas Thibodeaux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
VFC 14 The Test
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stalling in the clinch from GOl .
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Graham stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Graham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Angus Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
GOl tries to clinch but Graham is having none of it.
Graham moves forwards but GOl connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Graham misses with a hook. GOl ducked under it nicely.
Graham tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and GOl is able to avoid easily.#CL#
GOl has closed the distance and engaged Graham in a clinch.
Graham on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GOl is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Graham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through GOl 's defenses.
Graham looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
GOl misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from GOl .
GOl lands a knee to the body.
Graham lands an uppercut.#T1##BC2#
Graham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
GOl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graham.
Graham misses with a wild combination.
GOl seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
GOl lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Graham tries to keep at a distance but GOl has taken the fight into the clinch.
Graham avoiding damage as GOl throws knees to the body.
The referee calls for GOl to work.
GOl landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Graham will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning GOl up against the cage.
Graham misses with an elbow over the top.
Graham misses with the head strike.
Graham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
GOl is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Graham is keeping busy.
GOl tries to land knees in the clinch but Graham avoids the damage to the body.
GOl landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
GOl trying to land knees to the body.
GOl trying to stall but Graham improves his position.
GOl taking a breather.
Graham is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
GOl tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Graham misses with a body punch.
GOl with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graham.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
GOl managing to block the knees to the body from Graham.
Graham lands with a light punch inside.
GOl tries to land a knee to the head but Graham blocks with his arms.
GOl landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
I was talking to GOl 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
GOl tries to land knees in the clinch but Graham avoids the damage to the body.
GOl misses with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Graham - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
GOl on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Graham lands an elbow just above GOl 's eye.
GOl tries a knee to the head but Graham blocks it.
Graham pushes GOl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graham slowing the pace effectively.
Graham can't find room to land a body shot as GOl controls the action.
Graham stalling in the clinch but GOl improves position. #BC2#
Graham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick from Graham misses. #CL#
GOl closes the distance and clinches.
Graham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
GOl tries to land knees in the clinch but Graham avoids the damage to the body.
GOl tries to land a knee to the head but Graham blocks with his arms.
#T4#
GOl utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Graham lands a shoulder strike.
Graham wants to stall.
Graham on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
GOl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Graham.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Graham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
GOl tries to clinch up.
GOl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graham.
GOl wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A head kick by Graham misses #CL#
and GOl counters by clinching up.
Graham is pushing GOl up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stalling in the clinch from Graham.
Graham lands a right hand that snaps the head of GOl backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Graham throws an elbow but misses.
GOl trying to land knees to the body.
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 Gera GOl will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Graham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graham lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Graham works the jab nicely.#ROC2#GOl is rocked!
Graham connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks GOl out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Angus Graham!
Angus Graham made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying '" You're all on notice."'. |
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Event:
VFC 7 Big Boys
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Graham lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Graham tries to clinch up.
Graham with a nice calf kick.
Graham with a hook.
Graham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Doe circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice leg kick from Graham, right into the meat of the thigh.
Doe avoids the body shot from Graham.
Graham misses with a kick to the body.
Graham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Graham lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doe's sensitive parts.
Graham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doe. That did some damage!
Graham tries to work over Doe's front leg with a kick but Doe checks it. #TD2#
Graham gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Doe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Graham's head.
Graham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Graham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doe on the ground.#T1#
Doe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graham trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Doe lands a couple of elbows.
Doe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Doe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doe throwing strikes but missing.
Graham 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.
Doe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Doe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doe with a nice head shot there.
Graham is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Doe distracts Graham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Graham looking for a sweep. Not yet Graham, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Doe is looking to work some ground and pound but Graham has wrist control.
Doe cracks Graham with a solid left hand.
Doe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Graham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doe.
Graham pulls Doe in close to prevent any damage.
Doe is in close to Graham's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Graham has Doe pulled in close to control his posture.
Doe landing some decent shots from guard.
Graham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Graham trying to stand up but can't free himself from Doe's guard.#T3##SUB2#
Graham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Doe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Graham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Graham trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Doe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Graham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Graham wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
Graham preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Graham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Graham has managed to get both his arms back between Doe's legs - danger averted.
Graham cracks Doe with a solid left hand.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Graham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
Graham won't allow Doe to sweep him here.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
Graham 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.
Doe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graham wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
Graham with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Doe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Graham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Graham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Doe wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Doe will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Graham cracks Doe with a good jab.
Graham takes a jab right on the kisser.
Graham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doe manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Doe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Graham looks to land a right hand but Doe moved out of range.
Graham scores with a one two! Doe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Doe blocks the low kick.
Graham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doe looks to land a right hand but Graham moved out of range.
Graham is looking to land body kicks.
Graham tries to clinch but Doe is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Graham darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Graham is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Doe throws a jab when Graham was well out of range.
Graham scores with a crisp jab that stopped Doe in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doe checks the leg kick.#T1#
Doe throws a jab but it's blocked by Graham.
Graham throws a leg kick but Doe moved away.
Angus Graham is winning the standup battle so far.
Doe misses with a wild combination.
Graham swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Doe counters with a right hand to the body.
Doe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graham moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Graham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doe manages to avoid it.
Doe throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Doe misses the target.
Graham connects with a solid leg kick.
Graham lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Graham.
Doe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Doe slips under a jab.
Doe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Graham.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doe blocks a head kick by Graham.
Doe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Graham feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Does jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Graham moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Doe fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Doe misses its intended target.
Graham is looking to clinch but Doe is avoiding it.
Doe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graham. Doe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graham misses with a wild combination.
Graham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doe's head.
Graham lands a front kick.#T3#
Doe throws a poor cross that misses
and Graham counters with a right hand to the body.
Doe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Doe takes one on the button.
Graham throws a hook but Doe blocks it.
Doe looks to land a left hand but Graham moved out of range nicely.
Graham was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Graham fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Graham lands a head kick. Doe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jab by Graham.
Doe lands a jab.#TD2#
Doe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Graham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Doe prevents Graham from improving his position.
Doe working over Graham with some ground and pound. Graham looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Graham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Doe.
Doe misses with a head shot. Graham uses the momentum to regain guard.
Doe working some strikes from top position.
Graham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Graham tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Doe drops back looking for a leg! Graham is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Graham manages to kick Doe off! Doe jumps back into Graham's guard.
Graham controls Doe momentarily but Doe frees himself.
Doe landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Graham dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Doe checks a leg kick nicely.
Doe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Doe swings for the body but Graham moves out of range.
Graham throws a head kick but Doe moves out of range.
Doe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graham stuns Doe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Graham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graham misses with a lunging right hand
and Doe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Graham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Graham cracks Doe with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Graham lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Doe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Doe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Doe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Graham.
Graham misses with a straight right.
Good leg kick by Graham. #T1#
Graham works the jab nicely.
Doe misses with a straight left.
Graham tried to counter with a leg kick but Doe avoided it.
Graham lands with an overhand left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Graham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doe throws a jab but it's blocked by Graham.
Doe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Graham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doe can do to turn this around?
Doe drops his hands momentarily and Graham takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Graham fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Doe.
Graham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Graham has Doe up against the cage in a clinch.
Graham lands a left hand.
#T2#
A shot in the inside from Graham.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doe throws a head punch that misses.
Graham misses with a punch on the inside.
Graham lands a body shot.
Doe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graham lands with a right to the head.
Graham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Graham pulls his leg out and moves away.
Doe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Doe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graham with a nice calf kick.
Graham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Graham lands a jab to the head.
Doe throws the left hand but Graham avoids the punch easily.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Doe blocks the leg kick.
Graham lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Doe backs up against the cage.
Graham misses with a low kick.
Angus Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham lands a nice looking body shot.
Graham getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Graham cracks Doe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#Doe is rocked!
Graham lands a body shot.
Doe is still on wobbly legs! Can Graham finish him?
Graham is looking to slow Doe down with leg kicks.
Doe seems to have recovered his senses.
Graham digs a good body shot into Doe's ribs.
Doe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graham.
Graham lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doe's sensitive parts.
Graham takes a swing at Doe's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graham's jab looks to have found its range, popping Doe under the eye.
Graham misses with a double jab
and Doe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Graham moves forwards but Doe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Doe moves forwards but Graham connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Graham slips a straight right by Doe.
Angus Graham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doe lands a nice hook to Graham's body. Graham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Graham tries to clinch up.
Graham throws a sloppy head kick and Doe moves out of range easily.
Graham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doe.
Doe looks to score with a jab to the body but Graham is just out of range.
Graham takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Graham throws a head kick but Doe moves out of range.
Doe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graham.
Doe throws a right hand that Graham ducks under and follows up with a left that Graham also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Graham on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Graham clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Doe looks to land a right hand but Graham moved out of range.
Graham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Graham moves into range and clinches up with Doe.
Graham throws an elbow but it misses.
Graham digs a right hand into Doe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Doe's gas tank.
Doe tries a body shot but Graham blocks it.
Graham stops a takedown attempt from Doe.
Doe is trying to push Graham away but Graham has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Graham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from Graham.
Graham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Graham.
Doe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graham is working Doe over against the cage.
Doe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Graham lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doe backwards.
Graham creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Doe with a big uppercut! Doe tries to clinch up but Graham pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Doe to the mat! Doe covers up and Graham unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Angus Graham!
Post fight, Angus Graham stared into the camera and said '" Hey Banjo boy what's up?"'. |
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Event:
VFC 2 The New Years Brawl
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Press tries to clinch up but Graham circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Graham was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Graham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Graham fakes the leg kick and cracks Press in the body.
Graham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Press throws a jab but it's blocked by Graham.
Graham lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Graham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graham takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Graham closes the distance and clinches.
Graham lands a left hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Graham just misses with a elbow thrown towards Press's brow.
Graham pushes Press back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Graham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Press misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Press taking a breather.
Graham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graham lands with a left to the head.
Press trying to control the position but instead, Graham has worked for underhooks and has pushed Press into the cage.
Graham lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graham.
Press lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Press with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Press is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Graham is defending well for now.
Press looking to stall.
Press tries to land knees in the clinch but Graham avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graham.
Press fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Graham.
Press looks winded!
Graham lands with a right to the head.
Graham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Graham lands a left hand.
#BC#
Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Graham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graham throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#It looks like Gergen Press has been cut.
Press throws a low kick but Graham moves out of range easily.
Graham throws a head kick that half lands.
Gergen Press is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Press wants to clinch but Graham slips to the side
and Graham counters with a nice body shot.
Graham lands a nice looking kick to the body. Press takes a step back to recover.
Graham throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Graham throws a leg kick which misses Press's front leg but catches the back leg as Press tries to avoid it.
Graham lands a high kick!
Press moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#Press is rocked!
The fighters circle, before Graham throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Press's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Graham lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Angus Graham! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Hoyle thuds his right hand into Graham's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hoyle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graham lands a nice hook to Hoyle's body. Hoyle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Graham connects with a nice looking jab.
Hoyle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Graham's head.
Hoyle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Graham rushes Hoyle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graham throws a head punch that misses.
Hoyle struggles to land a body shot inside as Graham controls his hands.
Graham misses with a punch on the inside.
Graham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoyle lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graham.
Graham tries to throw a body punch but Hoyle avoids it by throwing Graham back against the cage.
Graham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoyle tries to work over Graham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graham has Hoyle pressed against the cage, preventing Hoyle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Graham keeps control of Hoyle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Graham lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoyle backwards. #T1#
Graham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoyles head.
Hoyle misses with a punch on the inside.
Graham can't find room to land a body shot as Hoyle controls the action.
Graham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graham misses with a punch to the body.
Hoyle tries to work over Graham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Graham.
Hoyle blocks an uppercut.
Graham pressing his opponent against the cage.
Graham throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoyle.
Graham throws a head punch that misses.
Graham working aggressively here.
Graham lands a right hand.
Graham tries to work over Hoyle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Graham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Hoyle on the inside.
Graham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graham lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoyle backwards.
Graham gets through Hoyle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoyle being controlled against the cage.
Graham lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hoyle digs a right hand into Graham's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Graham's gas tank.
Hoyle lands with a light punch inside.
Graham lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Graham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoyle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graham misses with a body punch.
Graham throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoyle. #T3#
Graham prevents a body shot from Hoyle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoyle.
Hoyle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Graham throws a head punch that misses.
Graham can't find room to land a body shot as Hoyle controls the action.
A body shot lands from Graham.
Graham lands a right hand.
Graham lands an uppercut.
A short right from Graham.
Hoyle scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Hoyle as the two fighters clinch.
Hoyle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hoyle lands a nice shot to the body.
Graham is breathing heavily.
Hoyle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graham throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoyle.
Hoyle lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoyle lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Graham landing knees to the head.
Hoyle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hoyle.
Hoyle lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoyle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hoyle is working Graham over against the cage.
Graham can't find room to land a body shot as Hoyle controls the action.
Graham has Hoyle pressed against the cage, preventing Hoyle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hoyle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Graham.
Hoyle wants to break free but Graham has control.
Good body shot from Hoyle.
Hoyle tries to circle away but Graham has him pinned against the cage.
Hoyle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
Graham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoyle is trying to break free.
Hoyle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoyle lands a shoulder strike.
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 Angus Graham will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hoyle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hoyle takes a swing at Graham's ribcage but misses.
Graham delivers a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Graham. That's going to slow Hoyle down.
Graham walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Graham thuds a left hand into Hoyle's body.
Angus Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham lands with a kick to the temple. Hoyle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Graham moves into range and clinches up with Hoyle.
Hoyle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hoyle blocks an uppercut.
Hoyle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graham has him pressed against the cage.
Graham lands a shot to the body.
Graham stalling.
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!
Graham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graham misses with an elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Graham.
#BC2#
Hoyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Graham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoyle.
Graham walks into a jab.
Hoyle throws a hook but Graham avoids it easily.
Hoyle throws a hook but Graham blocks it.
Hoyle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graham takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoyle just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoyle lands the left hand.
Graham scores with a shot to the body.
Fred Hoyle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graham connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoyle momentarily.
#CL#
Graham takes the fight into the clinch.
Hoyle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Graham or not.
Hoyle can't find room to land a body shot as Graham controls the action.
Graham can't find room to land a body shot as Hoyle controls the action.
#T2#
Hoyle cracks Graham with a nice body shot.
Hoyle scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Graham.
Hoyle lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Hoyle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graham gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hoyle.
Hoyle might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Graham plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hoyle drops his hands momentarily and Graham takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Graham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hoyle misses with a left hand
and Hoyle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graham walks into a straight right hand from Hoyle.
Graham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoyle.
Jab by Graham.
Hoyle throws a hook but Graham avoids it easily.
Graham closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hoyle counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Hoyle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoyle needs to keep his hands up - Graham had a free shot at his head there.
Hoyle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Graham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Graham moves in looking to clinch but Hoyle pushes him off.
Graham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoyle.
Graham went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hoyle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graham on the side of the head.#ROC2#Graham is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Angus Graham has been cut.
Graham scores with a jab to the head.
Graham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hoyle connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Graham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoyle misses with a body shot
and Graham counters with an inside leg kick.
Graham has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Graham seems to have got his legs back now.
Graham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Hoyle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Graham stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hoyle blocking some punches.
Graham misses with the head strike.
Hoyle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graham can't find room to land a body shot as Hoyle controls the action.
Hoyle tries to work over Graham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graham struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoyle controls his hands.
Graham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graham tries to land knees in the clinch but Hoyle avoids the damage to the body.
Hoyle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graham pushes Hoyle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Graham misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoyle can't break the clinch.
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 Angus Graham will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Angus Graham's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hoyle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hoyle lands a nice shot to the body.
Graham on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Graham cracks a nice hook into Hoyle's ribs.
Graham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoyle.
Graham fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoyle on the side of the head.
Hoyle misses with a left hand
and Graham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Graham misses the target.
Graham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoyle.
Hoyle throws a jab but it's blocked by Graham.
Hoyle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Graham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoyle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoyle blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Graham.
Angus Graham has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Hoyle blocks a body shot from Graham.
Graham misses with a punch to the body.
Hoyle lands a left hand.
Hoyle being controlled against the cage.
Graham has a couple of punches blocked by Hoyle.
Graham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoyle lands a shoulder strike.
Graham prevents a body shot from Hoyle.
Hoyle lands a hook that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
Graham working aggressively here.
Hoyle blocks an uppercut.
Hoyle lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Graham fails to land.
Graham crunches a lovely knee into Hoyle's ribcage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graham. #T2#
Graham working aggressively here.
Graham stalling against the cage.
Graham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hoyle's efforts to push away.
Hoyle lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoyle.
Graham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Hoyle on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoyle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Graham keeps control of Hoyle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoyle.
A short uppercut from Graham.
Graham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Graham misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Graham on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoyle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoyle tries to break the clinch but Graham is controlling the position.
Graham throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoyle.
A short left from Graham.
Graham prevents Hoyle from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graham.
A short uppercut from Hoyle.
Graham struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoyle controls his hands.
Graham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoyle wants to get back to striking at distance but Graham won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graham.
Hoyle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Graham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Hoyle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graham throws a head punch that misses.
Hoyle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hoyle lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoyle wants to get back to striking at distance but Graham won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Graham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoyle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graham has him pressed against the cage.
Hoyle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
Graham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoyle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graham struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoyle controls his hands.
Graham is working Hoyle over against the cage.
Graham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoyle's elbow.
Fred Hoyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angus Graham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoyle lands a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angus Graham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graham, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus Graham! |
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