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Event:
NYF 90: Perry vs Carter
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Graves misses with a body shot.
As Graves backs off Burton throws a huge counter combo but Graves manages to avoid it all.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burton.
Burton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves looks to land a left hand but Burton moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Burton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burton cracks Graves with a right hand to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Burton misses
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target.
Burton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burton connects with a body shot that sends Graves's belly button to the back.
Burton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burton throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Burton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Burton.
#T1#
Burton looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Burton.
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves throws a big counter combination but Burton scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Burton missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burton looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Graves lands with a hook. Burton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Burton has been cut.
Graves scores with a jab to the head.
Burton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graves misses with a hook. Burton ducked under it nicely.
Graves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Graves scores with a jab.#ROC#Burton is rocked!
Burton throws a right and a left that Graves avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burton throws a combination. Graves tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Burton misses with a double jab
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burton is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Burton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graves throws out the jab.
Burton seems to have recovered his senses.
A punch combination from Burton misses.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Graves scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burton in his tracks.
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Burton moves away and avoids it.
Graves has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Burton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Graves counters with a crisp right that sends Burton to the canvas! Graves follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deon Graves!
Our winner, Deon Graves, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
NYF 86: Carter vs Brewer
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Pittman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A swing and a miss from Graves.
Pittman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pittman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pittman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Graves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pittman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pittman throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graves went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Grover Pittman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pittman misses the body punch
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Grover Pittman has been cut.
Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pittman.
Pittman misses with a head kick.
Pittman scores with a hook to the body. Graves takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pittman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Pittman.
Pittman throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pittman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pittman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Graves.#T1#
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pittman.
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target.
Pittman throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Pittman.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pittman.
Graves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Graves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pittman cracks Graves with an open hand slap.
Graves misses with a hook.
Pittman misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
Pittman moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Pittman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graves takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pittman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Graves slips a straight right by Pittman.
Pittman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Pittman finds it's way through Graves's defenses.
Nice cross by Pittman.
Graves staying out of range there.
Pittman staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pittman! But no joy.
Graves swings for the body but Pittman moves out of range.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pittman throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Pittman moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Pittman.
Pittman throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pittman circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Graves throws the left hand but Pittman avoids the punch easily.
Pittman scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Graves misses.
Pittman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Pittman looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Pittman.
Pittman throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pittman throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pittman blocks a jab.
Pittman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pittman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Pittman.
Pittman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Pittman misses its intended target.
A low kick lands for Pittman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Graves. #T4#
Graves throws a hook but Pittman blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Pittman misses.
Pittman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Graves is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pittman lands a glancing blow to the side of Graves's head.
Graves misses with a straight left.
A big right from Pittman misses.
Pittman ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Pittman throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pittman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Pittman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Graves in his tracks. #ROC2#Graves is rocked!
Pittman throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Graves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pittman.
Graves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pittman, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grover Pittman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grover Pittman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Graves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pittman misses with an uppercut
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves misses with a right hand
and Pittman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Graves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pittman ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Graves seems to have got his legs back now.
Pittman throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Graves swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Pittman there.
Graves misses with a looping right.
Graves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pittman.
Pittman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pittman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pittman lands with a cross.
Pittman drops Graves with a straight right hand, right on the button! Pittman follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grover Pittman!
A relieved looking Grover Pittman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
NYF 82: Carter vs River
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Cinco.
Cinco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cinco takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Cinco throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Cinco looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cinco.
Cinco looks to land a body kick but Graves moved away.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cinco.
Deon Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cinco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cinco tried to score with a low kick but Graves checks it.
Cinco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Graves slips under a jab.
Cinco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#Cinco is rocked!
Cinco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Graves.
Cinco is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cinco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Graves fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Cinco out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Deon Graves!
Deon Graves thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
UCF 60: Buddha v Puro
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Graves misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
and Miele decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Graves's guard.
Miele is looking to work some ground and pound but Graves has wrist control.
Miele is looking to work some ground and pound but Graves has wrist control.
Miele sitting in guard here, content to control.
Graves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Miele is pressing down on Graves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miele is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Graves's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves prevents Miele from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Miele working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graves pushing down on Miele's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1##SUB#
Graves seems to be looking for submissions.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Miele is defending well. #SUB#
Graves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miele looks like he's trying to stand up.
Miele is looking for a sweep. Graves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Graves prevents Miele from standing back up.
#SUB#
Graves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miele doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Graves.
Miele manages to get to full guard.
#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.
Graves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miele's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miele manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Graves has gone for a leg lock! Miele slips out almost immediately though and dives into Graves's guard.#REVB#
Miele must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Graves working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Miele has passed into half guard!
Miele trying to control from half guard but Graves is working away.
Miele not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Graves moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Graves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Graves wants to pass the guard but Miele is keeping the position.
Miele looking to control.
Graves trying to move into half guard but instead Miele has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Graves working for submissions but it's allowed Miele to get to half guard.
Miele works his way into full mount!
Graves is looking to get to half guard.
Miele lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Graves hang on?
Graves is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Miele can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Graves is looking to escape.
Graves is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Miele.
Graves is looking to get to half guard.
Graves sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Graves works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Graves has his foot on Miele's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miele works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Graves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miele trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bella Miele dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Miele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.#KD#
Graves lands a left and a right that send Miele crashing to the mat, dazed. Graves thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Miele is rocked!
Graves misses with a two punch combination.
Miele is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Graves scores with a hook to the body. Miele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miele seems to have recovered his senses.
Graves scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!#TD2#
Miele dives in and scores a takedown into Graves's guard.
Bella Miele has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Graves isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Miele stacks Graves on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Miele!
Graves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've been informed that Miele has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Miele is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miele is nestled in close to Graves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Graves is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Miele jumps into side control!#SUB2#
Miele is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Graves has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Graves is trying to work for a sweep but Miele has mounted him!
Graves is looking to improve his position but Miele isn't that keen on the idea.
Graves is working hard here to advance position.
Graves gets back to half guard.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Miele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miele pulls his head out easily.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Graves is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Miele jumps into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miele scores with punches from side control.
Graves is looking to regain half guard here but Miele keeps moving and retains side control.
Miele happy to just control the position for now.
Graves tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Miele presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Graves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Miele looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Graves working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Miele connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Graves regains half guard.
Miele wants to control but Graves is keeping him busy.
Miele performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Miele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miele slips a nice elbow through Graves's hands, connecting with Graves's forehead.#SUB#
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miele pulls his head out easily.
Miele drops an elbow to the side of Graves's head. #T4#
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Miele is keen to just control but Graves is a slippery customer.
Graves tries to get to full guard but Miele has control of the leg.
Miele lands strikes from half guard.
Miele wants to control but Graves is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Miele is looking for a kimura but Graves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miele to get the leverage.
Graves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miele's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miele's back!#SUB#
Miele showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Miele is having to fend off submission attempts from Graves, who is looking to sink in the choke. Graves doesn't have the hooks in though and Miele manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
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 Deon Graves will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Graves misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Miele counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Miele perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Graves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miele winds up and cracks Graves with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Graves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Graves is not content to let Miele control the position.#SUB2#
Miele is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miele prevents Graves from improving his position.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miele lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Miele is looking for a kimura here.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Miele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miele lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Miele is working for a kimura but Graves is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Graves wants to improve his position but Miele is controlling well.
Miele working the head and body with strikes.
Miele is looking to take a break and control but Graves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graves is trying to get back to full guard.
Miele wants to pass the guard but Graves is defending well. #SUB2#
Miele is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Graves sees it coming and defends easily.
Graves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Miele with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graves wants to sweep here but Miele controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Graves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miele won't allow Graves to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Graves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Graves is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miele scoring with some ground and pound.
Miele sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Graves's guard. #SUB#
Graves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Graves on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, if Miele is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Miele uses his free foot to push down on Graves's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Graves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miele takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Miele is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Graves has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Graves!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bella Miele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miele 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bella Miele! |
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Event:
UCF 52: Puro v Greene
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Graves misses with a straight left.
Graves lands with a cross. #CUT#It looks like Michael Tavares has been cut.
Graves misses with a hook.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.
Graves misses with an uppercut
and Tavares counters with a three punch combo that has Graves backing up. Graves nods at Tavares to acknowledge the strikes.
Graves scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Graves cracks Tavares with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Tavares falls to his knees and Graves doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deon Graves!
After winning the bout, Deon Graves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Michael Tavares stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. Thank you to the fans for coming out to support. I'll do better next time.'. |
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Event:
UCF 44: Nguyen v Taylor
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target.
Prepolec keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Graves.
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Graves lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Prepolec moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Prepolec fails to land. #BC2#
Prepolec manages to break the clinch.
Prepolec slips under a jab from Graves.
Prepolec drops his hands momentarily and Graves takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Graves misses with a left hand
and Prepolec counters with a straight right hand.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Prepolec raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Prepolec has Graves up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Prepolec walks away with a smile on his face. Graves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Prepolec avoids the body shot from Graves.
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!
Graves misses with a combination
and Prepolec counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Graves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Prepolec throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Graves lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Prepolec moves into the clinch.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prepolec lands a hook that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
A short left from Graves.
Prepolec swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Prepolec controls his hands.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prepolec misses with a body punch.
Prepolec working aggressively here.
Graves is trying to force a seperation but Prepolec has the dominant position.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prepolec misses with the head strike.
Prepolec fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Graves lands a body shot. #T2#
Prepolec taking a breather.#BC2#
Prepolec pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deon Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prepolec sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Prepolec takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Graves lands a really nice looking cross but Prepolec seems unphased.
#ROC#Prepolec is rocked!
Graves weaves into range and cracks Prepolec right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Prepolec goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Graves is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deon Graves!
An out of breath Deon Graves 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:
UCF 34: Chuck v Leonardo
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1##KD#
Graves lands a big right hand that sends Melps crashing to the mat! Graves stays standing though and waves Melps back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Phichael Melps has been cut.#TD2#
Melps looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Melps working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melps wants to pass the guard but Graves is keeping the position.#SUB#
Graves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melps doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melps manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Melps works over Graves with some ground and pound from guard.
Graves has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Melps stands and throws Graves's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Graves is looking for a sweep.
Melps lands a decent elbow from side control.
Melps cracks Graves with a big right hand but Graves just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB2#
Melps wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Graves, who protects the arm well.
Graves regains half guard.
Graves is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Well, if Melps is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Melps working Graves over with strikes.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Melps wants to work for an arm triangle but Graves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Melps is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graves doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melps.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Melps there.
Melps working the head and body with strikes.
Melps passes the guard and advances to mount!
Graves is trying to escape the mount.
#T2##SUB2#
Melps is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Graves to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Graves shrugs it off.
Graves can't escape the position.
Melps lands a couple of good shots and Graves has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Melps has the hooks in. Graves is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Melps controlling from the back.
Graves is trying to stand back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves wants to escape the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Graves fending off the submission attempt from Melps.
Graves is really stuck here.
Melps is punishing Graves with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB2#
Melps is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Graves has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Graves defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Melps is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Graves is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Phichael Melps! |
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Event:
UCF 25: Nguyen v Tochukwu
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Graves uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Muller has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Frankz Muller has been cut.
Graves takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muller.
Muller with a hook.
Muller moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves is looking for the big counter here.
Muller misses with a straight right.
Graves avoids the body shot from Muller.
Graves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.
Graves looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Muller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Muller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
Graves misses with a body punch
and Muller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Graves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Graves slips under a jab.
Muller misses with a body shot.
Graves takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#Graves is rocked!
Muller is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Graves cracks Muller with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Muller tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Graves pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Muller is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deon Graves!
After winning the bout, Deon Graves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Frankz Muller was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry to all, I'll back more strong'. |
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Event:
CCC 18 : Kuznecov vs Mendez
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Kaiser closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Graves did well to prevent Kaiser getting side control.#SUB2#
Graves actively working from the bottom here.
Kaiser prevents Graves from improving his position.
Kaiser controlling the action here.
Kaiser winds up and cracks Graves with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Kaiser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaiser landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Graves is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Kaiser is tapping! Great win for Graves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Deon Graves!
An out of breath Deon Graves 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:
CCC 10 : Gretel vs Hatter
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Graves scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Graves scores with a hook to the body. Hawk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Graves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Hawk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Graves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hawk looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawk, not yet. #SUB2#
Hawk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Graves defends well.#SUB2#
Graves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hawk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Graves has managed to get both his arms back between Hawk's legs - danger averted.
Graves looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Graves's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Hawk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Graves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Hawk looking for subs off his back but Graves has passed one foot through into half guard.
Graves trying to mount his opponent but Hawk defends it. #SUB2#
Hawk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hawk is defending against the submission attempts here by Graves.
Graves is pressing down on Hawk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hawk is holding on for now. #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.
Graves prevents Hawk from improving his position.
Hawk wants to control but Graves is keeping busy.
Graves works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hawk has given up his back.
#SUB#
Graves 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, Hawk has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hawk trying to control the hands but Graves won't let him. #T3##SUB#
Graves is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hawk defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Graves tightening his grip on Hawk, looking for the choke.
Hawk breaks Graves's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hawk postures up in Graves's guard and throws a big left but Graves blocks it.
Graves keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hawk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Graves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Graves working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hawk has passed into half guard!
Graves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hawk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hawk's back!
Hawk turns into Graves and is now in his guard.
Hawk is looking to work some ground and pound but Graves has wrist control.
Hawk pushes down on Graves's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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!
Graves tries to get to full guard but Hawk has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hawk is working for a kimura but Graves is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Hawk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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 Deon Graves will probably get the nod.
That's time! Graves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Graves misses the body punch
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Graves. #TD2#
Hawk gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Hawk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hawk creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Graves sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hawk throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Hawk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hawk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Hawk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Graves knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hawk wants to control but Graves is keeping him busy.
Graves is looking for a sweep.
Graves is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Hawk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Graves, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hawk in side control, throwing shots but Graves defends.
Graves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hawk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Hawk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hawk postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB2#
Hawk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Hawk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Graves knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hawk wants to control but Graves is keeping him busy. #T3#
Hawk throws an elbow but Graves slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Hawk goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Graves rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hawk's guard! Nice work there by Graves!
Graves passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Graves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hawk has escaped the position, nice work there.
Graves trying to control the action but Hawk is working from the bottom.
Hawk stops Graves from passing to mount. #SUB#
Graves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hawk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Graves tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hawk's legs.
Hawk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hawk sneaks back into half guard.
Hawk trying to control here.
Micah Hawk has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Hawk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawk trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Hawk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Graves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hawk.
A little feinted left hand from Graves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Graves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Hawk counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Graves! #SUB2#
Hawk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Graves, who protects the arm well.
Hawk working away.
Graves stops Hawk from passing to mount.
Hawk is looking to take a break and control but Graves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Hawk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Hawk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Graves sees it coming and defends easily.
Graves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hawk. #SUB2#
Hawk is working for a submission of some sort.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Graves has hold of Hawk's hands but Hawk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Graves trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Hawk wants to work for an arm triangle but Graves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Hawk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Graves is just riding it out for now. Hawk eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Graves is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Graves is defending against the submission attempts here by Hawk.
#SUB2#
Hawk seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Hawk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hawk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Hawk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Graves has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Graves is refusing to be controlled, as Hawk sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Hawk is working for a kimura but Graves is defending it quite comfortably.
Hawk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hawk prevents Graves from improving his position.
Hawk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Hawk is looking for a kimura here.
Hawk throwing shots but Graves is blocking nicely.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but Graves defending well.
Graves is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Graves is looking to get back to full guard here but Hawk has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB2#
Hawk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Graves is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hawk off and has taken his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graves gets his hands free as Hawk looks to control.
Hawk is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Graves is staying active.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Hawk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hawk 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Hawk!
Micah Hawk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CCC 3 : Hulk vs Kuznecov
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Cruz misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Graves's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Graves duly obliges.
Graves cracks Cruz with a good jab.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves throws out a counter right but Cruz avoids it with no problem.
Cruz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cruz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Graves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Nice shot by Graves.#KD2#
Graves sends Cruz crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Graves is motioning to the referee to let Cruz up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Cruz is rocked!
Graves punishes Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Graves lands a big uppercut and Cruz crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cruz looks OK. Graves waves Cruz back to his feet!
Cruz misses with a double jab.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Graves throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Cruz throws a nice looking combination but Graves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Graves drops Cruz with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cruz looks back up at him and smiles so Graves waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Graves goes for a small jab and connects. Now Graves goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Cruz stumbles back but Graves runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Cruz to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Cruz will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Deon Graves!
Deon Graves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Graves misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Amiga counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Graves looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Amiga is sitting in close to Graves's body. Graves has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Amiga is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Amiga is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Graves.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Deon Graves!
During a confident post fight interview, Deon Graves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
STC1| Silveiro x Graves
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Silveiro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Graves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Graves tries to improve position but can't.
Silveiro tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Silveiro working away.#SUB#
Silveiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Graves, who protects the arm well.
Graves is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Silveiro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Graves rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silveiro's guard! Nice work there by Graves!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silveiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Silveiro trying to control the pace.
Silveiro wants to free his trapped foot but Graves is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Silveiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Graves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Silveiro wants to free his trapped foot but Graves is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Silveiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working. #SUB#
Silveiro is looking for a kimura here.
Silveiro moves into full mount! Graves won't be happy about that! #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silveiro takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Silveiro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Silveiro working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Silveiro looking for the choke but no joy.
Graves wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Silveiro is persistently looking for the submission but Graves is defending it well.
Graves prevents Silveiro from getting a body triangle.#T3#
What can Graves do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Graves fending off the submission attempt from Silveiro.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Silveiro controlling the positon.
Silveiro has the hooks in. Graves is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Silveiro looking for the choke but no joy. #T4##SUB#
Silveiro 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, Graves has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Graves is keeping busy.
Graves trying to control the action but Silveiro just sinks the hooks in.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Silveiro seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Graves's chin but Graves turns very nicely into Silveiro's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Graves.
#T5#
Graves stopping the sweep attempt from Silveiro.
Silveiro is working hard here to advance position.
Silveiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Silveiro moves into full mount! Graves won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Silveiro is working for a guillotine from mount but Graves frees his head quite easily.
#T6#
Silveiro is trying to take his opponent's back.
Graves is trying to escape the mount.
Silveiro tries to control but Graves wriggling away.
Silveiro takes Graves's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Graves is in trouble.
Will Silveiro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Silveiro looking to hold on to the position here but Graves rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#T7#
Silveiro advances to half guard.
Graves is not content to let Silveiro control the position.#SUB2#
Graves looking for submissions off his back.
Silveiro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Silveiro takes Graves's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Graves is in trouble.
Will Silveiro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Silveiro looking to break Graves's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Graves remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Silveiro will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T8##SUB#
Silveiro has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Silveiro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Graves preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Silveiro.
Graves is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Silveiro is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Graves is defending well though. Silveiro let's go of the attempt for now.
Graves is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Silveiro is looking for the choke from the back position but Graves is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Silveiro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T9##SUB#
Graves preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Silveiro. #SUB#
Graves preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Silveiro. #SUB#
Graves defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Silveiro's arms. #SUB#
Silveiro is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Graves is defending well though. Silveiro let's go of the attempt for now.
Silveiro controlling well, preventing Graves from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silveiro doesn't have the hooks in and Graves manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Silveiro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R2##TD#
Silveiro gets a takedown into half guard.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Silveiro is stalling here. Graves is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Silveiro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Graves has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silveiro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Silveiro gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silveiro controls Graves momentarily but Graves frees himself. #SUB#
Silveiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silveiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Silveiro, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Silveiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graves defends it easily.
Silveiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Graves postures up.
Graves won't allow Silveiro to sweep him here. #SUB#
Silveiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been informed that Graves has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Silveiro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Silveiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Silveiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graves defends it easily.
Graves stopping the sweep attempt from Silveiro.
Graves passes Silveiro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silveiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Graves's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Graves's back!
Silveiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Silveiro 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, Graves has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Silveiro biding his time, controlling Graves. #T3#
Silveiro has the hooks in. Graves is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Graves trying to control the position but Silveiro manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Silveiro looking for the choke but no joy.
Graves wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Silveiro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Silveiro has managed to slip his arm under Graves's chin. This could be all over... yep, Graves is tapping out! Submission win for Silveiro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Silveiro!
Kevin Silveiro spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
SSD 6: Russian Gangster
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Graves connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bhate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Graves misses with a looping left.
Bhate changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bhate takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Graves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bhate looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Bhate counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bhate.
Bhate sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Graves's guard. #SUB2#
Bhate is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Graves is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Bhate is working for an americana but Graves has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Bhate was thinking about the submission.
Bhate looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves wants to sweep here but Bhate controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Bhate is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Graves is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Graves has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Bhate 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##SUB2#
Bhate is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bhate looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Bhate is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Bhate is trying to work for a kimura but Graves is defending well.
#T2##SUB2#
Bhate is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Graves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Graves knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bhate on the ground.#SUB2#
Bhate is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Bhate is looking for a kimura but Graves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bhate to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Bhate looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Bhate is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB2#
Bhate seems to be looking for submissions.
Graves trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Bhate looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Bhate wants to work for an arm triangle but Graves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Bhate is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graves doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bhate. #SUB2#
Bhate in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Graves tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bhate!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dharya Bhate! |
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Event:
SSD 3: Sunday Fight Night
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Borisov misses with a body shot
and Borisov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graves avoids the body shot from Borisov.
Graves walks into a left hand.
Graves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Borisov throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Graves waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Borisov. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Borisov to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC#Borisov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borisov trying to control the position here.
Borisov is still in real trouble! Can Graves finish him?
Graves advances position into side control!#SUB#
Graves is trying to get an arm triangle but Borisov is defending well.
Borisov seems to have recovered his senses.
Graves trying to control the action but Borisov is working from the bottom.
Borisov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##SUB#
Graves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Graves tries to move into full mount but can't pass Borisov's legs. #SUB#
Graves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Borisov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Graves passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Borisov! #SUB#
Graves working for a guillotine from mount but Borisov is in no mood to give up. #T2#
Graves with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB#
Graves is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Borisov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Borisov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Graves trying to control but Borisov is having none of it. #SUB#
Graves working for a guillotine from mount but Borisov is in no mood to give up.
Graves fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Borisov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Graves. #T3#
Graves looking to control but Borisov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Borisov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Graves.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Graves has hold of Borisov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Borisov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Graves is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Borisov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Borisov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Borisov tries to hold on but Graves pushes him away. #T4#
Graves moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Borisov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Graves. #SUB#
Graves is persistently looking for the submission but Borisov is defending it well.
#SUB#
Graves working for the choke. #SUB#
Graves is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Borisov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Borisov for a finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borisov wants to escape the position.
#T5#
Will Graves go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Borisov fending off the submission attempt from Graves. #SUB#
Graves is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Borisov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Borisov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Graves looking to break Borisov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Borisov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Graves will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T6##ES2#
Borisov is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Graves off. It looks like it's working - Graves slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Borisov displaying calm under pressure there.
Borisov throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
Borisov catches Graves with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borisov throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graves scores with a decent looking hook.
Borisov misses the jab.
It looked like Graves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Borisov drops his hands for a split second and Graves immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Borisov face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Graves follows up with a right hand that knocks Borisov into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Deon Graves!
After winning the bout, Deon Graves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSD: The Return
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Hurt throws a right hand that misses
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hurt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hurt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hurt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hurt looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Hurt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves appears to be looking for a big counter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hurt.
Graves tests Hurt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hurt throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hurt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurt throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Hurt throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Hurt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurt.
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!
Hurt scores with a sloppy right hand. Graves should have avoided that one.
Hurt lands with a shot to the body.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurt.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hurt misses with a right hand
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Hurt misses
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graves is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Hurt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Hurt does it's job there.
Hurt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Graves counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Graves scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hurt cracks Graves with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hurt misses with an uppercut
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hurt swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Graves misses with a two punch combination.
Hurt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gage Hurt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurt throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves connects with a jab.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hurt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Graves counters with a series of strikes. Hurt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hurt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Hurt swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Graves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hurt doesn't seem bothered though.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Hurt.
Hurt misses with a looping left.
Hurt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hurt misses with an uppercut.
Hurt lands a right hook to the body.
Hurt misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters with a right hand to the body.
Hurt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurt moves away.
Hurt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hurt misses with a hook
and Graves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hurt thinking.
Hurt looks winded!
Graves defending well as Hurt loads up on a big left hand.
Hurt swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Hurt misses with a left hand
and Graves counters with a three punch combo that has Hurt backing up. Hurt nods at Graves to acknowledge the strikes.
A slow jab from Hurt misses its intended target. #T3#
Hurt throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Hurt jabs Graves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Graves tests Hurt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hurt misses with a jab to the body
and Graves counters with a one-two to the body.
Hurt looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Hurt misses with a shot to the body
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves misses with a wild combination.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurt.
Graves is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Graves connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Graves jabs Hurt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hurt throws a big shot that misses.
Graves connects with a right hand. Hurt shakes it off.
Graves moves out of range as Hurt strikes.#T4#
Nice body punch from Graves.
Graves slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hurt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Graves was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hurt scores with a shot to the body.
Graves scores with a jab to the head.
Graves lands a nice looking body shot.
Hurt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Graves.
Hurt swings widly with a right hand
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graves scores with a hook to the body. Hurt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Graves bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#Hurt is rocked!
Hurt takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Hurt is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Hurt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hurt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Hurt seems to have recovered his senses.#T5#
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Hurt looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
It looked like Graves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Graves lands a slapping body shot.
Graves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hurt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Graves's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hurt under the eye.
Graves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Graves stuns Hurt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hurt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graves.
Graves is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Graves scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hurt in his tracks.
Hurt is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Graves and sends Hurt crashing to the mat! Graves follows him down to the mat - Hurt regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves tries to pass to full mount but Hurt defends it. #T6##SUB#
Graves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Graves is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Hurt defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Graves. #SUB#
Graves swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hurt is now in Graves's guard. A big mistake from Graves there, giving up the dominant position!
Hurt tries to stand but Graves is controlling from the bottom. #T7##SUB#
Graves is looking for a triangle but Hurt pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hurt wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Graves's closed guard. He's half up but Graves has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Graves pivots and extends the arm, Hurt falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Graves! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Deon Graves!
Deon Graves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Graves punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Graves misses with a hook to the body
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Graves connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Graves takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Graves.
Jones moves out of range as Graves strikes.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Graves scores with a nice right hand.
Deon Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Graves misses.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves takes a jab right on the kisser.
Graves lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
#CL2#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Graves's head. #T1#
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Jones pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Graves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves lands a jab to the head.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.#KD#
Graves lands a big shot that drops Jones! Can he finish him?
#ROC#Jones is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones is looking to stand up but Graves isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Graves finish him?
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones looks winded!
Graves stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.#T2##SUB#
Graves is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well. #SUB#
Graves is working to tighten his grip on Jones's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jones has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Graves is really squeezing tight and eventually Jones passes out! Graves breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Deon Graves!
Our winner, Deon Graves, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Graves misses with a few strikes there.
Graves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luffy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Graves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luffy moves away.
Luffy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Graves defends it well.#TD2#
Luffy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Luffy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Graves with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Luffy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luffy pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Luffy wants to work for an arm triangle but Graves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Luffy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Luffy wants to work for an arm triangle but Graves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Luffy is looking for a kimura but Graves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Luffy to get the leverage.
Graves is looking to improve his position.
Graves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Luffy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Graves has his feet on Luffy's thighs here. He's pushed Luffy off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Luffy screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Deon Graves! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1166 Round 1
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Graves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Mongoose counters with a nice double leg into side control. Graves won't be happy with that.
Graves is trying to get back to half guard.
Mongoose is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Graves will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mongoose has knee on belly momentarily but Graves bucks him off and regains half guard.
Mongoose content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongoose looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Mongoose is trying to control. Graves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mongoose is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Graves is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mongoose is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Graves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Graves gets back to half guard.
Mongoose is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Graves wants to improve his position but Mongoose is controlling well.
Graves gets back to full guard.
Graves trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Graves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mongoose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mongoose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SU#
Mongoose stands up from Graves's guard - Mongoose perhaps looking for a knockout.
A punch combination from Graves misses.
Graves throws a series of punches but Mongoose avoids them all with ease.
Graves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mongoose is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Graves.#TD#
Mongoose shoots in and gets a takedown into Graves's guard.#SUB2#
Graves throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mongoose escapes and throws Graves's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Graves looks winded!
Mongoose works to advance to full mount. Graves defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T4#
Graves is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mongoose trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mongoose lands with some strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Mongoose dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Mongoose shoots in and gets a takedown into Graves's guard.#SUB2#
Graves looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mongoose passes into half guard.
Mongoose trying to control from half guard but Graves is working away.
Graves is in trouble now - Mongoose has advanced to mount!
The Mongoose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongoose has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Graves's face.
Mongoose looking to control but Graves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mongoose controlling from mount. #T1#
Graves is looking to get to half guard.
Graves regains half guard.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Mongoose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mongoose passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mongoose can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Graves is looking to escape. #T2#
Graves holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mongoose tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mongoose thowing shots but they're missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Graves tries to lock up and control but Mongoose gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Mongoose lands a big elbow.
Mongoose fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mongoose is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Graves in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Graves is just holding on here. Mongoose manages to take his back.
Graves is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mongoose has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Graves.
Mongoose punishes Graves with strikes from the back mount.
Mongoose trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T4#
Graves is trying to break free.
Mongoose cracks Graves with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Graves from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Mongoose throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB#
Mongoose is looking for the choke from the back position but Graves is controlling his hands well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A lull in the action here.
Mongoose is hanging on to Graves's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Mongoose dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mongoose wants to clinch up but Graves keeps it at a distance.
As Mongoose backs off Graves throws a huge counter combo but Mongoose manages to avoid it all.
Mongoose takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graves lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Graves.
Deon Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mongoose misses with a head kick.
Mongoose dodges the punch combination from Graves.
The Mongoose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graves throws a right hand that Mongoose ducks under and follows up with a left that Mongoose also avoids with ease.
Deon Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mongoose.
Graves fails to land with a series of punches.
Graves throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Mongoose counters with a shoot takedown. Graves fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mongoose passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mongoose moves into full mount! #T1#
Mongoose tries to control but Graves wriggling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graves wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Mongoose is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mongoose missing with punches from the back.
Mongoose tries to get the hooks in deep but Graves pushed the leg off. #T2#
Graves manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mongoose's guard. Nice work there by Graves.
Mongoose is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Mongoose has his foot on Graves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graves works his way back into a safe position though.
Mongoose has a closed guard, preventing Graves from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Graves postures up in Mongoose's guard and throws a big left but Mongoose blocks it.
Mongoose controls Graves momentarily but Graves frees himself.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mongoose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mongoose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
Graves slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Graves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mongoose is just riding it out for now. Graves eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Graves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mongoose is just riding it out for now. Graves eventually gives up the hold.
Mongoose has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Graves is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deon Graves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mongoose 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for The Mongoose!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for The Mongoose!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for The Mongoose!
The Mongoose wins by unanimous decision! |
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