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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 10
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Graffagnino lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Graffagnino rushes Anderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
Graffagnino has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Anderson is trying to keep an underhook but Graffagnino manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Graffagnino trying to control the pace.
Graffagnino missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Anderson is pressing down on Graffagnino's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Graffagnino content to stall in guard here.
Graffagnino throws a strike but Anderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson tries to stand but Graffagnino is controlling from the bottom.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Graffagnino is keeping the position.#SUB#
Graffagnino working for submissions but it's allowed Anderson to get to half guard.
Graffagnino 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.
Graffagnino gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Graffagnino wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Graffagnino wants to sweep but no luck.
Graffagnino throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Anderson passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Graffagnino slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Graffagnino trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Graffagnino is really struggling to control Anderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Graffagnino is striking but Anderson is not phased and passes to half guard.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Graffagnino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Graffagnino trying to control here.
Anderson prevents Graffagnino from improving his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Graffagnino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Anderson clinches up with Graffagnino and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Graffagnino breaks the clinch.
Graffagnino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Graffagnino doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Graffagnino as Anderson shoots in.
Graffagnino is looking for a counter combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Graffagnino swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson is looking to land body kicks.
Graffagnino attempts a counter takedown but Anderson avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andres Anderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graffagnino gets slowly back to his feet.
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Graffagnino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Graffagnino persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Graffagnino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graffagnino misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Anderson lands with a nice combination. Graffagnino backs away looking to recover.
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Graffagnino defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Graffagnino into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Anderson backs away, Graffagnino returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Anderson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#It looks like Benito Graffagnino has been cut.
Anderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Graffagnino.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graffagnino catches Anderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Graffagnino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graffagnino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Anderson manages to circle out of the way.
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Anderson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Graffagnino.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Graffagnino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Benito Graffagnino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graffagnino gets slowly back to his feet.
Graffagnino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Graffagnino.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Graffagnino sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Graffagnino eats them both and turns towards Anderson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Graffagnino avoids them all with ease.
Graffagnino closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Graffagnino pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Graffagnino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Anderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Graffagnino manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Graffagnino manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graffagnino tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Graffagnino wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson has Graffagnino pressed against the cage, preventing Graffagnino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anderson controlling the action here for a moment.
Anderson has Graffagnino pressed against the cage, preventing Graffagnino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Graffagnino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Graffagnino persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Graffagnino is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Anderson.
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Anderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andres Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benito Graffagnino's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Graffagnino tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson throws a right hand that Graffagnino ducks under and follows up with a left that Graffagnino also avoids with ease.
Graffagnino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Graffagnino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Graffagnino will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#Graffagnino is rocked!#CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Graffagnino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Graffagnino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Graffagnino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson drops Graffagnino with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Graffagnino! Anderson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andres Anderson!
A very excited looking Andres Anderson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 4
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Iyer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Graffagnino napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Iyer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Graffagnino sneaks back into half guard.
Graffagnino is staying active underneath Iyer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Iyer stops Graffagnino from getting back to his feet.
Graffagnino is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Iyer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Iyer's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graffagnino controlling well, preventing Iyer from escaping the position.
Iyer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Graffagnino controls the action.#SUB#
Graffagnino has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Iyer has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T1#
Iyer is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Graffagnino is looking for the choke from the back position but Iyer is controlling his hands well.
Graffagnino biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Graffagnino looking for the choke from the back.
Iyer tries to escape the position.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Graffagnino tightening his grip on Iyer, looking for the choke.
Iyer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Graffagnino keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Graffagnino seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Iyer for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Iyer wants to improve his position but Graffagnino is controlling well.
#T3#
Iyer is trying to stand back up but Graffagnino is controlling him
Iyer is trying to control but can't.
Iyer tries to kick Graffagnino off but Graffagnino keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iyer trying to hold on to Graffagnino's head to control him but Graffagnino postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Graffagnino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Graffagnino dives in for a single leg takedown but Iyer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Graffagnino wants a takedown but no success here.
Iyer leaning against his opponent.
We've been informed that Iyer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Graffagnino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Iyer tries to land a knee to the head but Graffagnino blocks with his arms.
Graffagnino tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Iyer smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Graffagnino. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Iyer moves into the clinch successfully.
Iyer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Iyer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Graffagnino controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Graffagnino postures up in Iyer's guard and throws a big left but Iyer blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Graffagnino is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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 Benito Graffagnino will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Iyer shoots in but Graffagnino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Iyer connects with a leg kick. #TD2#
Iyer shoots in and bounces Graffagnino off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Graffagnino pushes Iyer off and gets back to his feet.
Iyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iyer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Graffagnino's waist but Graffagnino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Iyer off to one side.
Graffagnino misses with the combination.
#T1#
Graffagnino slaps away a takedown attempt from Iyer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benito Graffagnino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ranganathan Iyer.#CL#
Graffagnino moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Iyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iyer checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Iyer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Graffagnino's guard.
Graffagnino has control of Iyer's left arm, preventing Iyer from doing any damage.
Graffagnino wants to sweep here but Iyer controlling him for the moment.
Graffagnino has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Iyer trying to control but Graffagnino is working from the bottom.
Iyer tries to free his leg and advance position but Graffagnino is retaining full guard.
Graffagnino looking for a sweep. Not yet Graffagnino, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iyer trying to control but Graffagnino is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Graffagnino has control of Iyer's left arm, preventing Iyer from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Iyer takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Graffagnino is trying to pull guard but Iyer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Graffagnino is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Iyer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Graffagnino is working Iyer over against the cage.
Graffagnino tries to circle away but Iyer has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Iyer breaks the clinch.
Graffagnino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Iyer goes for a double leg but Graffagnino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Graffagnino continues to drive forward.
Graffagnino swats away the attempt to clinch by Iyer.
Graffagnino closes the distance and clinches up with Iyer, looking for a takedown. Graffagnino pushes Iyer against the cage but Iyer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Benito Graffagnino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Graffagnino fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Iyer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Iyer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Iyer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Graffagnino managing to block the knees to the body from Iyer.
Graffagnino jumps guard but Iyer stands there with Graffagnino around his waist. Graffagnino gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iyer tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ranganathan Iyer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Graffagnino wants to clinch.
Iyer slaps away a takedown attempt from Graffagnino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Graffagnino sets himself, and Iyer steps forward looking for the clinch! Graffagnino avoids it this time.
Nice sprawl there from Graffagnino as Iyer shoots in.
Graffagnino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iyer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Graffagnino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Iyer somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iyer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Iyer stuffs the takedown attempt from Graffagnino. Graffagnino gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Iyer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Graffagnino looking to slow down the pace here.
Iyer slowing the pace effectively.
Iyer looking for a takedown.
Benito Graffagnino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ranganathan Iyer.
Graffagnino is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Iyer is defending well.
Graffagnino is trying to break free.#BC2#
Iyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iyer throws a body punch but Graffagnino moves out of range. #T2#
Graffagnino tries to clinch but Iyer moves out of range.
Iyer throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Graffagnino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Graffagnino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And Iyer tries to counter it with a takedown but Graffagnino pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Graffagnino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Iyer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graffagnino fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Iyer gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Iyer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Graffagnino kicks off Iyer and gets to his feet. #T3#
Iyer lands with a kick to the temple. Graffagnino shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Benito Graffagnino has been cut.
Graffagnino throws a head kick but Iyer moves out of range.
Iyer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD2#
Iyer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Graffagnino sprawls well initially but Iyer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Graffagnino scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Iyer manages to mount him!
Iyer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Graffagnino is looking to escape.
Graffagnino sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graffagnino tries to get to full guard but Iyer has control of the leg. #T4#
Iyer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Graffagnino defending well though.
Iyer is trying to control the action in half guard but Graffagnino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Graffagnino keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Graffagnino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Iyer is looking for submissions but instead, Graffagnino has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ranganathan Iyer.
I think Iyer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Graffagnino throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Salazar forces Graffagnino back against the cage and clinches.
Salazar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Graffagnino blocks an elbow strike.#TD2#
Graffagnino manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Graffagnino working a defensive guard here.
Salazar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graffagnino is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Graffagnino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salazar is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graffagnino controlling Salazar's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graffagnino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Graffagnino managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Graffagnino has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salazar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Graffagnino. #CL#
Salazar gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Graffagnino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Salazar misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salazar.
A head punch on the inside from Salazar fails to land.
Salazar pushes off an throws an elbow but Graffagnino leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Salazar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Salazar lands an elbow just above Graffagnino 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Benito Graffagnino has been cut.
Salazar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graffagnino is trying to force a seperation but Salazar has the dominant position.
Salazar throws a punch but it's blocked by Graffagnino.
Salazar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Graffagnino's defenses.
Salazar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graffagnino wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salazar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Salazar misses with the head strike.
Salazar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Salazar misses with the head strike.
Salazar misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Salazar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Salazar throws an elbow but misses.
Graffagnino dodges an elbow strike from Salazar.
Salazar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graffagnino working hard to break the clinch.
Salazar lands an elbow just above Graffagnino 's eye. #ROC#Graffagnino is rocked!
Salazar has Graffagnino pressed against the cage. He pushes Graffagnino back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Salazar throws a beautiful elbow that sends Graffagnino crashing to the floor! Salazar piles on the pressure with more strikes! Graffagnino is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Salazar!
During a confident post fight interview, Diego Salazar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1131 Round 3
Date: Jan 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Graffagnino dives in and grabs Boss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boss pushes down on Graffagnino's head and hops out.
Graffagnino tries to clinch but Boss is having none of it.
Boss raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Graffagnino or perhaps it was just good defense by Boss, which made it look bad.
Graffagnino is looking to clinch but Boss is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Graffagnino is defended easily by Boss.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Graffagnino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graffagnino looks for a takedown but Boss sprawls well.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Graffagnino avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boss sprawls well. Boss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graffagnino gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Graffagnino with that takedown attempt.
Graffagnino tries to land a leg kick but Boss saw it coming and moves away.
Boss looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown but Boss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Graffagnino with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Graffagnino is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Big Boss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graffagnino tries to clinch up.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Graffagnino avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Boss circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boss counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Graffagnino looks to clinch
and Boss counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Graffagnino shoots in and drives through. Boss sprawls well.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Graffagnino avoids it with no problem.
Graffagnino moves to clinch but Boss breaks away
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Graffagnino is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Graffagnino goes for a double leg but Boss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boss continues to drive forward.#T3#
Graffagnino has Boss pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boss manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Graffagnino manages to break the clinch.
Graffagnino tries for a takedown but Boss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Graffagnino moves into the clinch successfully.
Boss is trying to break free.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Graffagnino tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Boss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graffagnino shoots in looking for a takedown but Boss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Graffagnino's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boss shapes to counter with a head kick.
Graffagnino is breathing heavily.#T4#
Graffagnino throws a leg kick
and Boss counters with a big head kick but Graffagnino shrugs it off.
Graffagnino tries to clinch up.
Graffagnino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boss is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Graffagnino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boss defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boss moves out of range of the body kick.
Boss raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Boss dominated that round.
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#
Graffagnino fails with the takedown.
Boss raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Graffagnino wants to clinch up but Boss keeps it at a distance.
Graffagnino misses with a takedown attempt
and Boss counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Graffagnino throws a body punch but Boss moves out of range. #CL#
Graffagnino closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graffagnino keeps control of Boss as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boss wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Graffagnino on the inside. #T1#
Graffagnino has Boss pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boss manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Graffagnino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boss wants to get back to striking at distance but Graffagnino won't allow it.
Graffagnino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boss managing to block the knees to the body from Graffagnino.
Boss wants to break free but Graffagnino has control.
Graffagnino tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boss just stands there and leans against the cage.
Graffagnino is looking to control Boss's arms but Boss gets an underhook and turns him. Now Graffagnino has his back to the cage. #BC#
Graffagnino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Graffagnino or perhaps it was just good defense by Boss, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Graffagnino or perhaps it was just good defense by Boss, which made it look bad.
Boss throws a fast counter high kick but Graffagnino manages to duck under it in time.
Graffagnino looks for a takedown but Boss sprawls well.
Graffagnino throws a shot to the body.
Benito Graffagnino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Graffagnino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boss is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Boss blocks a head kick by Graffagnino.
Graffagnino swinging wildly here.
Boss looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graffagnino shoots for a double leg takedown but Boss sprawls well. He's pushed Graffagnino's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boss looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Graffagnino tries for a takedown but Boss circles away easily
and Boss counters with a head kick. That will keep Graffagnino thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T4#
Graffagnino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Graffagnino looks to clinch
and Boss counters with a head kick.
Graffagnino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boss swivels and escapes.
Graffagnino moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoss.
Graffagnino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boss counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Boss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graffagnino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boss counters with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Boss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Graffagnino shoots in for a double leg but Boss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Graffagnino.
Graffagnino misses with a takedown attempt
and Boss counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Graffagnino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boss sprawls well. Boss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graffagnino gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graffagnino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boss tries to avoid it but Graffagnino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boss to the ground. Boss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Graffagnino is looking to clinch but Boss is avoiding it.
Graffagnino moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoss.
Boss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Graffagnino avoids it with no problem.
Graffagnino tries to clinch up but Boss circles away and keeps his distance.
Boss takes one to the chin there.
Graffagnino looks for a takedown but Boss sprawls well.
Graffagnino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Big Boss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Graffagnino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boss counters with a head kick. That will keep Graffagnino thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Graffagnino doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Graffagnino is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Graffagnino fails with the takedown
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Graffagnino is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Graffagnino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graffagnino tries for a takedown but Boss circles away easily
and Boss counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T3#
Graffagnino throws a head kick that misses
and Boss counters with a head kick.
Graffagnino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boss counters with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Graffagnino.
Graffagnino throws a poor cross that misses
and Boss counters with a head kick. That will keep Graffagnino thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Graffagnino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Graffagnino is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T4#
Graffagnino with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boss counters with a head kick.
Graffagnino tries to clinch
and Boss counters with a big head kick but Graffagnino shrugs it off.
Graffagnino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Graffagnino moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoss.
Graffagnino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boss shapes to counter with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graffagnino misses with a hook to the body
and Boss counters with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Boss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boss winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Big Boss!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Big Boss!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Big Boss!
Big Boss wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1131 Round 2
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Graffagnino is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Davis's half guard.
Graffagnino controlling the action here.
Davis is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Graffagnino jumps into side control!#SUB2#
Graffagnino tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Graffagnino has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Graffagnino wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davis, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Graffagnino throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Davis works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Davis missing with punches from the bottom.
Graffagnino controlling the action here.
Davis wants to control but Graffagnino is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Graffagnino in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Graffagnino sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davis defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis trying to control from the bottom.
Graffagnino performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Davis is in trouble now - Graffagnino has advanced to mount!
Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Davis tries to lock up and control but Graffagnino gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Graffagnino controlling the pace for now. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Graffagnino sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Davis holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Graffagnino tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Graffagnino controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Graffagnino looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Graffagnino controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Davis is trying to reverse the position but instead Graffagnino has taken his back - oops!#SUB2#
Graffagnino is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Even with his hooks in, Graffagnino manages to miss with strikes from the back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Graffagnino keeps control of the position as Davis tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benito Graffagnino dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Graffagnino throws a wild body kick that Davis sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Graffagnino fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Davis to the ground. Graffagnino is now in Davis's guard.
Graffagnino sitting in guard here, content to control.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graffagnino is one step ahead there.
Davis looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Graffagnino.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
Graffagnino controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Graffagnino prevents Davis from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Graffagnino tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Graffagnino keeps the fight on the outside.
Davis looks for a takedown but Graffagnino sprawls well.
Graffagnino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Graffagnino clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Graffagnino has clasped his hands together around Davis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Graffagnino is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Davis wants to control but Graffagnino postures up.#T2##SU2#
Graffagnino stands up and beckons Davis to his feet.
Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Graffagnino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Graffagnino shoots in and gets a takedown into Davis's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Graffagnino stands and steps away. Davis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Davis.#TD2#
Graffagnino changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Davis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Davis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Graffagnino's best efforts.#SUB2#
Graffagnino is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davis is just riding it out for now. Graffagnino eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Davis trying to control from the bottom.
Graffagnino sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Graffagnino throwing shots but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Davis is looking to improve his position.
Graffagnino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graffagnino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Graffagnino passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Davis! #SUB2#
Graffagnino looking to secure an arm triangle but Davis defends it well. #SUB2#
Graffagnino moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Davis has worked his arm free - good work by Davis!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benito Graffagnino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Graffagnino scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Graffagnino working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Davis is looking to improve his position.
Graffagnino is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Davis is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graffagnino looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Graffagnino trying to pass the guard but Davis defending well. #SU2#
Graffagnino decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Davis tries to clinch
and Graffagnino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Graffagnino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graffagnino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Davis checks a leg kick.
Davis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Davis gets tackled into the cage by Graffagnino. Graffagnino maintains the clinch. #T2##TD2#
Graffagnino drags the fight down to the ground.
Graffagnino lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Graffagnino controls from within his opponent's guard.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graffagnino is one step ahead there. #T3#
Graffagnino showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Graffagnino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Graffagnino is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Graffagnino drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Graffagnino jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Graffagnino's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Graffagnino with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Graffagnino closes the distance and clinches.
Graffagnino has had enough of the clinch but Davis keeps him there for the moment.
Graffagnino has had enough of the clinch but Davis keeps him there for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Davis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Graffagnino is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Davis to the mat. Davis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graffagnino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jack Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benito Graffagnino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Davis working for a triangle but Graffagnino defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benito Graffagnino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Graffagnino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Benito Graffagnino!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Benito Graffagnino!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Benito Graffagnino!
Benito Graffagnino wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1131 Round 1
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Altamash throws a head kick that misses.
Altamash fails with the takedown.
Graffagnino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Altamash misses #CL#
and Graffagnino counters by clinching up.
A right hand to the body from Graffagnino.
Altamash is trying to maintain a safe position but Graffagnino gets an underhook and turns Altamash into the cage.
Altamash misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Graffagnino has hold of one of Altamash's legs. Altamash is fighting the takedown attempt but Graffagnino gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Graffagnino throwing strikes from guard but Altamash blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graffagnino slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Graffagnino drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Graffagnino jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Altamash wants to stand but Graffagnino is controlling the position.
Graffagnino advances to half guard.
Graffagnino is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Altamash really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graffagnino. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Graffagnino not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Graffagnino lands with a punch from half guard.
Altamash avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Graffagnino.
Graffagnino throwing shots but Altamash is blocking nicely.
Graffagnino takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Graffagnino has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Graffagnino throwing shots but Altamash is blocking nicely.
Graffagnino thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Altamash's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Graffagnino is working for a kimura but Altamash is defending it quite comfortably.
Altamash looks winded!
Graffagnino trying to control the pace. #T3#
Graffagnino throwing shots but Altamash is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Graffagnino is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Altamash has managed to free his arm - good work. #SU#
Graffagnino decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Altamash misses with a takedown attempt - Graffagnino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Graffagnino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Graffagnino has Altamash up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4##BC#
Graffagnino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graffagnino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
Graffagnino shoots in and gets a takedown into Altamash's guard.
Graffagnino 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graffagnino passes into half guard.
Graffagnino thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Altamash's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benito Graffagnino dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Graffagnino has a takedown stuffed.
Benito Graffagnino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Altamash tries to keep at a distance but Graffagnino has taken the fight into the clinch.
Graffagnino is trying to force a seperation but Altamash has the dominant position.#TD2#
Altamash jumps into guard, dragging Graffagnino to the mat.
Graffagnino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Altamash can do to turn this around?
Graffagnino controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU#
Graffagnino stands up and waves to Altamash to follow him.
Altamash is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Graffagnino takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Graffagnino on the inside. #T1##TD#
Graffagnino drags the fight down to the ground.
Graffagnino bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Altamash's guard. #REVR#
Altamash wants to stand but Graffagnino is controlling the position.
Altamash is breathing heavily.
Graffagnino showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Graffagnino postures up in Altamash's guard and throws a big left but Altamash blocks it.
Altamash avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graffagnino engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Graffagnino's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Graffagnino 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.#SU#
Graffagnino stands and steps away. Altamash gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3##CL#
Graffagnino closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Graffagnino manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Graffagnino closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Altamash's guard.
Benito Graffagnino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Graffagnino is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU#
Graffagnino gets to his feet - Altamash follows without any prompting. #CL#
Graffagnino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Graffagnino misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Altamash.
Graffagnino lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Graffagnino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Altamash as Graffagnino shoots in.#TD#
Graffagnino looking to score a takedown here. Altamash is defending well but Graffagnino drives through and ends up in Altamash's guard.
Altamash is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Graffagnino dives into side control.
#T4#
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!#REVB#
Graffagnino taking a breather here. #SU#
Graffagnino decides to stand up, so the ref orders Altamash to his feet.
Graffagnino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Altamash tries to keep at a distance but Graffagnino has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Graffagnino manages to pull guard.
Graffagnino lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benito Graffagnino dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown but Altamash shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Graffagnino clinches. #TD#
Graffagnino pulls Altamash into guard.
Graffagnino trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Graffagnino is looking for a triangle but Altamash pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graffagnino is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graffagnino sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SUB#
Graffagnino drops back looking for a leg! Altamash is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Altamash manages to kick Graffagnino off! Graffagnino jumps back into Altamash's guard.
Graffagnino controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Graffagnino is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SU#
Graffagnino gets to his feet. Altamash looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Altamash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck for Graffagnino with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Graffagnino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Graffagnino. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Graffagnino has closed the distance and engaged Altamash in a clinch.
#BC#
Graffagnino manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Altamash. No joy for Graffagnino on that attempt.
Graffagnino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Altamash is looking to clinch but Graffagnino is avoiding it.
Altamash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graffagnino.
Graffagnino shoots in looking for a takedown but Altamash manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Graffagnino's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Graffagnino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Altamash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Altamash moves out of range as Graffagnino throws a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Altamash's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Graffagnino closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Altamash to the mat! Altamash manages to get full guard.
Graffagnino is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Altamash avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graffagnino advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Altamash has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Graffagnino is working away from the top position though.#SU#
Graffagnino decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benito Graffagnino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Graffagnino has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Benito Graffagnino!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Benito Graffagnino!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Benito Graffagnino!
Benito Graffagnino wins by unanimous decision! |
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