Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: AVKT 22: The End is Near…
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Schloegelmeier misses with an uppercut.
Schloegelmeier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graffagnino was well out of range. Poor timing from Schloegelmeier.
Schloegelmeier throws a body punch but Graffagnino moves out of range.
Graffagnino is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick misses from Graffagnino.
Graffagnino shoots in but Schloegelmeier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Graffagnino shoots in looking for a takedown. Schloegelmeier tries to sprawl out of it but Graffagnino keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schloegelmeier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Graffagnino walks into a straight right hand from Schloegelmeier.#CUT#It looks like Benito Graff Graffagnino has been cut.
Westbrook Schloegelmeier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schloegelmeier jabs Graffagnino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body punch from Schloegelmeier.
Graffagnino looks winded!
Schloegelmeier lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Graffagnino up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Schloegelmeier from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Graffagnino's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Westbrook Schloegelmeier!
After the fight, Westbrook Schloegelmeier was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Cobra Kai: No Mercy 10
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Graffagnino lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Graffagnino rushes Anderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
Graffagnino has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Anderson is trying to keep an underhook but Graffagnino manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Graffagnino trying to control the pace.
Graffagnino missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Anderson is pressing down on Graffagnino's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Graffagnino content to stall in guard here.
Graffagnino throws a strike but Anderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson tries to stand but Graffagnino is controlling from the bottom.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Graffagnino is keeping the position.#SUB#
Graffagnino working for submissions but it's allowed Anderson to get to half guard.
Graffagnino has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Graffagnino gets back to full guard. #T2#
Graffagnino wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Graffagnino wants to sweep but no luck.
Graffagnino throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Anderson passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Graffagnino slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Graffagnino trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Graffagnino is really struggling to control Anderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Graffagnino is striking but Anderson is not phased and passes to half guard.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Graffagnino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Graffagnino trying to control here.
Anderson prevents Graffagnino from improving his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Graffagnino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Anderson clinches up with Graffagnino and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Graffagnino breaks the clinch.
Graffagnino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Graffagnino doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Graffagnino as Anderson shoots in.
Graffagnino is looking for a counter combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Graffagnino swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson is looking to land body kicks.
Graffagnino attempts a counter takedown but Anderson avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andres Anderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graffagnino gets slowly back to his feet.
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Graffagnino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Graffagnino persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Graffagnino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graffagnino misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Anderson lands with a nice combination. Graffagnino backs away looking to recover.
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Graffagnino defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Graffagnino into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Anderson backs away, Graffagnino returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Anderson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Benito Graffagnino has been cut.
Anderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Graffagnino.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graffagnino catches Anderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Graffagnino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graffagnino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Anderson manages to circle out of the way.
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Anderson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Graffagnino.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Graffagnino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Benito Graffagnino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graffagnino gets slowly back to his feet.
Graffagnino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Graffagnino.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Graffagnino sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Graffagnino eats them both and turns towards Anderson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Graffagnino avoids them all with ease.
Graffagnino closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Graffagnino pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Graffagnino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Anderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Graffagnino manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Graffagnino manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graffagnino tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Graffagnino wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T4#
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson has Graffagnino pressed against the cage, preventing Graffagnino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anderson controlling the action here for a moment.
Anderson has Graffagnino pressed against the cage, preventing Graffagnino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Graffagnino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Graffagnino persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Graffagnino is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Anderson.
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Anderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benito Graffagnino's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Graffagnino tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson throws a right hand that Graffagnino ducks under and follows up with a left that Graffagnino also avoids with ease.
Graffagnino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Graffagnino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Graffagnino will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#Graffagnino is rocked!#CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Graffagnino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Graffagnino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Graffagnino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson drops Graffagnino with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Graffagnino! Anderson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andres Anderson!
A very excited looking Andres Anderson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Cobra Kai: No Mercy 4
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Iyer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Graffagnino napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Iyer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Graffagnino sneaks back into half guard.
Graffagnino is staying active underneath Iyer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Iyer stops Graffagnino from getting back to his feet.
Graffagnino is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Iyer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Iyer's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graffagnino controlling well, preventing Iyer from escaping the position.
Iyer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Graffagnino controls the action.#SUB#
Graffagnino has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Iyer has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T1#
Iyer is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Graffagnino is looking for the choke from the back position but Iyer is controlling his hands well.
Graffagnino biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB#
Graffagnino looking for the choke from the back.
Iyer tries to escape the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Graffagnino tightening his grip on Iyer, looking for the choke.
Iyer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Graffagnino keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Graffagnino seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Iyer for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Iyer wants to improve his position but Graffagnino is controlling well. #T3#
Iyer is trying to stand back up but Graffagnino is controlling him
Iyer is trying to control but can't.
Iyer tries to kick Graffagnino off but Graffagnino keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iyer trying to hold on to Graffagnino's head to control him but Graffagnino postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Graffagnino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Graffagnino dives in for a single leg takedown but Iyer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Graffagnino wants a takedown but no success here.
Iyer leaning against his opponent.
We've been informed that Iyer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Graffagnino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Iyer tries to land a knee to the head but Graffagnino blocks with his arms.
Graffagnino tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Iyer smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Graffagnino. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Iyer moves into the clinch successfully.
Iyer taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #TD2#
Iyer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Graffagnino controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Graffagnino postures up in Iyer's guard and throws a big left but Iyer blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Graffagnino is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Benito Graffagnino will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Iyer shoots in but Graffagnino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Iyer connects with a leg kick. #TD2#
Iyer shoots in and bounces Graffagnino off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Graffagnino pushes Iyer off and gets back to his feet.
Iyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iyer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Graffagnino's waist but Graffagnino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Iyer off to one side.
Graffagnino misses with the combination. #T1#
Graffagnino slaps away a takedown attempt from Iyer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benito Graffagnino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ranganathan Iyer.#CL#
Graffagnino moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Iyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iyer checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Iyer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Graffagnino's guard.
Graffagnino has control of Iyer's left arm, preventing Iyer from doing any damage.
Graffagnino wants to sweep here but Iyer controlling him for the moment.
Graffagnino has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Iyer trying to control but Graffagnino is working from the bottom.
Iyer tries to free his leg and advance position but Graffagnino is retaining full guard.
Graffagnino looking for a sweep. Not yet Graffagnino, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iyer trying to control but Graffagnino is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Graffagnino has control of Iyer's left arm, preventing Iyer from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Iyer takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Graffagnino is trying to pull guard but Iyer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Graffagnino is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Iyer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Graffagnino is working Iyer over against the cage.
Graffagnino tries to circle away but Iyer has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Iyer breaks the clinch.
Graffagnino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Iyer goes for a double leg but Graffagnino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Graffagnino continues to drive forward.
Graffagnino swats away the attempt to clinch by Iyer.
Graffagnino closes the distance and clinches up with Iyer, looking for a takedown. Graffagnino pushes Iyer against the cage but Iyer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Benito Graffagnino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Graffagnino fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Iyer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Iyer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Iyer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Graffagnino managing to block the knees to the body from Iyer.
Graffagnino jumps guard but Iyer stands there with Graffagnino around his waist. Graffagnino gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iyer tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ranganathan Iyer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Graffagnino wants to clinch.
Iyer slaps away a takedown attempt from Graffagnino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Graffagnino sets himself, and Iyer steps forward looking for the clinch! Graffagnino avoids it this time.
Nice sprawl there from Graffagnino as Iyer shoots in.
Graffagnino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iyer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Graffagnino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Iyer somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iyer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Iyer stuffs the takedown attempt from Graffagnino. Graffagnino gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Iyer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Graffagnino looking to slow down the pace here.
Iyer slowing the pace effectively.
Iyer looking for a takedown.
Benito Graffagnino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ranganathan Iyer.
Graffagnino is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Iyer is defending well.
Graffagnino is trying to break free.#BC2#
Iyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iyer throws a body punch but Graffagnino moves out of range. #T2#
Graffagnino tries to clinch but Iyer moves out of range.
Iyer throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Graffagnino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Graffagnino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And Iyer tries to counter it with a takedown but Graffagnino pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Graffagnino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Iyer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graffagnino fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Iyer gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Iyer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Graffagnino kicks off Iyer and gets to his feet. #T3#
Iyer lands with a kick to the temple. Graffagnino shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Benito Graffagnino has been cut.
Graffagnino throws a head kick but Iyer moves out of range.
Iyer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD2#
Iyer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Graffagnino sprawls well initially but Iyer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Graffagnino scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Iyer manages to mount him!
Iyer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Graffagnino is looking to escape.
Graffagnino sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graffagnino tries to get to full guard but Iyer has control of the leg. #T4#
Iyer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Graffagnino defending well though.
Iyer is trying to control the action in half guard but Graffagnino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Graffagnino keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Graffagnino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Iyer is looking for submissions but instead, Graffagnino has regained full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ranganathan Iyer.
I think Iyer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2023

#R1#
Snake stuffs the takedown attempt from Graffagnino. Graffagnino gets slowly back to his feet.
Graffagnino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Snake is out of range and Graffagnino settles back down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Snake.
Graffagnino wants to clinch.
Snake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Graffagnino is fending him off so far but Snake persists. Nope, Graffagnino circles away and we're back to standing.
Snake keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Graffagnino pinned against the cage. Graffagnino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Benito Luigi Graffagnino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Snake.
Snake stuffs the takedown attempt from Graffagnino. Graffagnino gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Graffagnino looks for a takedown but Snake sprawls well.
Snake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snake looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Graffagnino shoots for a takedown but Snake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Snake closes the distance and clinches.
Snake connects with a knee to the head.
Snake tries for a takedown. No joy.
Snake goes for a takedown attempt but Graffagnino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Graffagnino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Snake circles away.#CL2#
Snake closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Snake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graffagnino fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Snake throws a nice looking combination but Graffagnino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Graffagnino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snake somewhat.
Snake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Graffagnino goes for a double leg but Snake avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Snake continues to drive forward.#TD#
Graffagnino decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Snake decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Graffagnino, up you get!
Snake throws a head kick that Graffagnino semi-blocks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Graffagnino or perhaps it was just good defense by Snake, which made it look bad. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Snake as Graffagnino shoots in.
Graffagnino is breathing heavily.
Graffagnino leaves Snake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Graffagnino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Graffagnino fails to land the takedown.
Snake dives in for a single leg takedown but Graffagnino sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Graffagnino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Snake circles away.
Snake tries to counter by closing the distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Graffagnino.
Snake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Snake tries to bum rush Graffagnino with a series of wild strikes but Graffagnino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Snake shoots for a double leg takedown but Graffagnino sprawls well. He's pushed Snake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Graffagnino misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Snake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Snake goes for a takedown in the clinch but Graffagnino prevents it. #BC2#
Snake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graffagnino tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Graffagnino somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Snake or perhaps it was just good defense by Graffagnino, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Snake dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Graffagnino tries to clinch but Snake moves out of range.
Snake looks for the body kick but Graffagnino saw that one coming.
Graffagnino fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Snake closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Snake ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Snake no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Snake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Graffagnino defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graffagnino trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Snake wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Snake shoots for a double leg takedown but Graffagnino sprawls well. He's pushed Snake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Snake is breathing heavily.
Snake works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Graffagnino misses with a wild combination.
Snake is looking for the big counter here.
Graffagnino dives in for a single leg takedown but Snake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Snake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graffagnino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snake tries to avoid it but Graffagnino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snake to the ground. Snake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Snake tries to counter with a clinch but Graffagnino shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Luigi Graffagnino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Snake does no damage.
Graffagnino shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snake pinned against the cage. Snake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2##CL#
Graffagnino pushes Snake up against the cage in a clinch.
Snake leaning against his opponent. #TD2#
Snake gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Snake controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Snake is working for a kimura but Graffagnino is defending it quite comfortably.
Graffagnino gets back to full guard. #T3#
Snake tries to free his leg and advance position but Graffagnino is retaining full guard.
Graffagnino looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Graffagnino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snake postures up.
Snake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graffagnino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Graffagnino with that takedown attempt.
Graffagnino shoots in looking for a takedown but Snake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Graffagnino's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Snake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benito Luigi Graffagnino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snake fails with the takedown.
Snake misses with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Graffagnino.
Snake swats away the attempt to clinch by Graffagnino.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Snake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Snake drives through and clinches with Graffagnino against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Snake.
Graffagnino wants to break free but Snake has control. #TD#
Graffagnino has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Snake uses from the top position.
Graffagnino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Snake is controlling him.
Snake controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake wants to control from the top but Graffagnino keeps moving. #T1##SU2#
Snake gets to his feet. Graffagnino looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Snake shoots in but Graffagnino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Snake walks into a left hand.
Snake doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Graffagnino counter with a right hand.
Snake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graffagnino shoots for a takedown but Snake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Graffagnino throws a right and a left that Snake avoids nicely.
Snake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Graffagnino defends well and Snake ends up having to push Graffagnino into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Graffagnino is looking to counter the offense by Snake and move into the clinch.
Benito Luigi Graffagnino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Snake.
Snake gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Graffagnino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Graffagnino is defended easily by Snake.
Graffagnino tries to clinch there but Snake circles away.
Snake is looking for the big counter here.
Graffagnino on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Graffagnino wants to clinch.
Snake swings for the body but Graffagnino moves out of range.
Graffagnino tries to clinch up but Snake circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Snake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Graffagnino tries to avoid it but Snake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Graffagnino to the ground. Graffagnino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Graffagnino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Snake misses with a takedown attempt - Graffagnino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Graffagnino plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Snake tries to clinch there but Graffagnino circles away.
Snake is looking to chop away at Graffagnino's legs.
Graffagnino tries a head kick but it misses.
Graffagnino fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Graffagnino fails to land the takedown.
Snake tries for a takedown but Graffagnino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Graffagnino tries to clinch up but Snake circles away and keeps his distance.
Snake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snake tries to move into range but Graffagnino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Snake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Graffagnino.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Graffagnino with that takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benito Luigi Graffagnino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snake has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Snake!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2023

#R1#
Reddick's corner calls for a 1-2. Reddick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reddick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benito gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reddick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reddick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reddick tries a head kick but it misses.
Benito needs to keep his hands up - Reddick had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Benito scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Benito is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reddick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Benito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reddick keeps working.
Benito landing strikes. #SUB2#
Benito looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB2#
Benito is trying to get an arm triangle but Reddick is defending well.
Reddick is looking to regain half guard here but Benito keeps moving and retains side control.
Benito remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Benito working away.
Benito cracks Reddick with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Benito looks up at the clock and then as Reddick takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Benito smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Reddick wants to control but Benito postures up.#T2#
Benito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reddick keeps working.
Reddick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benito on the ground.
Reddick is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Benito has hold of Reddick's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Reddick seems comfortable defending it but Benito has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Reddick is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Reddick is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Benito couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Graffagnino Benito!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2023

#R1##TD#
Creeers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Creeers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Graffagnino does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Creeers trying to control the pace.
Creeers passes to full mount!
Creeers throws some wild stikes that Graffagnino manages to avoid easily. #SUB#
Creeers is working for a guillotine from mount but Graffagnino frees his head quite easily.
Graffagnino is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Creeers misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Creeers thowing shots but they're missing.
Graffagnino wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
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!
Graffagnino holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Creeers tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T1#
Creeers lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Graffagnino looks winded!
Creeers moves to back control.
Creeers throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB#
Graffagnino is trying to defend against the choke here but Creeers has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Creeers Tightens the hold and Graffagnino taps out furiously! Creeers displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeepers Creeers!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2023

#R1##CL#
Fox rushes Graffagnino and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Fox manages to break the clinch.
Graffagnino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fox shoots in looking for a takedown but Graffagnino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fox throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Fox drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Graffagnino is looking for a triangle but Fox pushes his legs off easily.
Graffagnino trying to control the position. #SU#
Fox stands up from Graffagnino's guard - Fox perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Graffagnino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Graffagnino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Graffagnino has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Fox clinches up with Graffagnino and pushes him back against the cage.
Fox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Graffagnino.
Graffagnino blocks a body shot from Fox. #BC#
Fox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Graffagnino.
Fox tries to counter by clinching up but Graffagnino breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Graffagnino. No joy for Fox on that attempt.
Fox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nik Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Graffagnino shoots in but no luck this time.
Graffagnino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Graffagnino or perhaps it was just good defense by Fox, which made it look bad. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fox has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Graffagnino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Graffagnino gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Fox makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graffagnino fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Fox scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fox is breathing heavily.#T3#
Fox is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU#
Fox postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Graffagnino to stand up.
Graffagnino scores with a three punch combo!
Fox moves to clinch but Graffagnino breaks away
and Graffagnino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fox thinking.
Graffagnino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graffagnino goes for a double leg but Fox avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fox continues to drive forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fox.
Graffagnino closes the distance and clinches up with Fox, looking for a takedown. Graffagnino pushes Fox against the cage but Fox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
Graffagnino throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fox's head.
Fox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick from Graffagnino lands but Fox takes it in his stride. #TD#
Fox looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Graffagnino!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graffagnino is looking to regain half guard here but Fox keeps moving and retains side control.
Fox has knee on belly momentarily but Graffagnino bucks him off and regains half guard.
Fox controlling the action here.
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 Nik Fox will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Fox shoots in for a takedown but Graffagnino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown but Fox shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Fox moves into the clinch successfully.
Graffagnino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Graffagnino lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Graffagnino tries to score a body lock takedown but Fox shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Graffagnino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Graffagnino looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Fox pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Graffagnino has gone for a leg lock! Fox slips out almost immediately though and dives into Graffagnino's guard.#REVR#
Fox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Fox connects with a couple of short punches.
Fox's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Graffagnino wants to sweep but no luck.
Fox tries to free his leg and advance position but Graffagnino is retaining full guard.
Fox landing some decent shots from guard.
Fox stays in close to Graffagnino's body and controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fox is looking to advance position but Graffagnino has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Graffagnino trying to control but Fox is having none of it.
Graffagnino takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3##ES#
Fox somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Benito Luigi Graffagnino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown but Fox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nik Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benito Luigi Graffagnino.
Fox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fox misses with a wild combination.
Nik Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fox tries to clinch up but Graffagnino circles away and keeps his distance.
Fox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice sprawl there from Fox as Graffagnino shoots in.#T4#
Graffagnino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fox circles away.
Graffagnino is breathing heavily.#CL#
Graffagnino tries to keep at a distance but Fox has taken the fight into the clinch.
Graffagnino trying to control the position but instead, Fox has worked for underhooks and has pushed Graffagnino into the cage.#BC#
Fox breaks the clinch. #TD#
Fox decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Graffagnino pushes Fox off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graffagnino is looking to clinch but Fox is avoiding it.
Fox throws a right hand that Graffagnino ducks under and follows up with a left that Graffagnino also avoids with ease.
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fox as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nik Fox dominated that second round.
That's time! Fox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Fox bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Graffagnino lands a nice shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Graffagnino or perhaps it was just good defense by Fox, which made it look bad.
Fox throws a big counter combination but Graffagnino scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Graffagnino misses with a takedown attempt - Fox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graffagnino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Fox drives through and clinches with Graffagnino against the cage. #BC#
Fox breaks the clinch.
Graffagnino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fox doesn't manage to clinch there - Graffagnino circles away. #T1##CL#
Fox closes the distance and pushes Graffagnino back into the cage.
Graffagnino gets underhooks to prevent Fox's takedown attempt. #BC#
Fox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Fox drives through with a takedown into Graffagnino's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Fox drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Graffagnino manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fox has Graffagnino in his guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox looking to control.
Fox looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SUB#
Fox has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Graffagnino is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fox.
Graffagnino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fox keeps working. #SU2#
Graffagnino decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Graffagnino looks for a takedown but Fox sprawls well.
Nik Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benito Luigi Graffagnino.
Fox is looking to clinch but Graffagnino is avoiding it.
Graffagnino is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fox shoots in and drives through. Graffagnino sprawls well.
Graffagnino wants to counter the offense by Fox and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Graffagnino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fox dives in for a single leg takedown but Graffagnino sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Graffagnino flicks out a counter leg kick but Fox steps away.
Graffagnino is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Graffagnino has had enough of the clinch but Fox keeps him there for the moment.
Graffagnino trying to stall but Fox improves his position.
Graffagnino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graffagnino digs a right hand underneath Fox's ribcage. Fox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fox avoiding damage.
Graffagnino displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fox up against the cage.#T4#
Graffagnino wants a takedown but no success here.
Graffagnino gets underhooks to prevent Fox's takedown attempt.
Graffagnino wants to get back to striking at distance but Fox won't allow it.
Graffagnino tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Fox breaks the clinch. #TD#
Fox drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graffagnino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fox is one step ahead there.
Benito Luigi Graffagnino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nik Fox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graffagnino trying to strike off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benito Luigi Graffagnino.
I think Fox 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 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nik Fox!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2023

#R1#
Nedved has a takedown stuffed.
Benito tries to clinch up#TD#
and Nedved counters with a takedown into side control.
Nedved scores with punches from side control.
Nedved trying to control the action but Benito is working from the bottom.
Nedved landing a few strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nedved lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nedved landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Benito struggling a bit here.
Benito is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nedved off and has taken his back!#T1#
Nedved biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Nedved is in bad spot here.
Nedved breaks Benito's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Benito keeping moving, preventing Nedved from controlling successfully.
Nedved postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nedved showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nedved pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benito is keeping the position for now.
Nedved with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Benito keeping moving, preventing Nedved from controlling successfully.
Nedved makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nedved distracts Benito with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC#Benito is rocked!
Nedved postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Benito is still in real trouble! Can Nedved finish him?
Nedved sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Benito's guard.
Nedved sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nedved is nestled in close to Benito, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Nedved seems to be working for a kimura but Benito defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Nedved is looking for a kimura here.
Nedved lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Benito! More strikes land and this one is all over! Nedved jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Nedved!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2023

#R1#
TV scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
TV with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Graffagnino counters with a nice right hand that sends TV toppling to the canvas! TV scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Graffagnino finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like LaBrecce TV has been cut.
TV lets loose with a powerful body kick. Graffagnino will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graffagnino tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but TV defends well and Graffagnino ends up having to push TV into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
TV shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Graffagnino defends it nicely.
TV closes the distance and clinches up with Graffagnino, looking for a takedown. TV pushes Graffagnino against the cage but Graffagnino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LaBrecce TV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TV fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Graffagnino avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick misses from Graffagnino.
Graffagnino with a poor takedown
and TV counters with a nice uppercut.
Graffagnino is looking to clinch but TV is avoiding it.
TV scores with a one two! Graffagnino had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Graffagnino fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but TV avoids it really well and circles away.
Graffagnino blocks a head kick by TV.
TV throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Graffagnino is looking for the big counter here.
Graffagnino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from TV is defended easily by Graffagnino.
Horrible takedown attempt by TV or perhaps it was just good defense by Graffagnino, which made it look bad.
TV is breathing heavily.#T2#
Graffagnino misses with a series of wild punches.
Graffagnino shoots for a takedown but TV saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
TV tries to counter with a takedown but Graffagnino is quick to defend against it.
TV shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Graffagnino pinned against the cage. Graffagnino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
TV has closed the distance and engaged Graffagnino in a clinch.
Graffagnino working hard to break the clinch.
Graffagnino is trying to break the clinch but TV is controlling him.
TV landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T3##BC#
TV's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
TV clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Graffagnino's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
TV pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TV pulls Graffagnino in to control the position.
Graffagnino trying to control but TV is working from the bottom.
Graffagnino content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Graffagnino throwing strikes from guard but TV blocks nicely.
Graffagnino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. TV swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Graffagnino trying to control but TV is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
TV seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
TV tries to score a power double leg takedown but Graffagnino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten TV somewhat.#CL#
TV takes the fight into the clinch.
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 LaBrecce TV will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
TV swats away the attempt to clinch by Graffagnino.
Graffagnino tries to clinch up.
Graffagnino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
TV has a takedown stuffed.
Benito Graff Graffagnino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
TV tries a head kick but it misses.
TV throws the kick towards the body but Graffagnino avoids it.
And Graffagnino tries to counter it with a takedown but TV pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graffagnino fails in his attempt to clinch.
TV looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Graffagnino is fending him off so far but TV persists. Nope, Graffagnino circles away and we're back to standing.
TV defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Graffagnino.
Graffagnino throws a lazy head kick
and TV counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
TV fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LaBrecce TV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graffagnino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
TV swats away the attempt to clinch by Graffagnino.
TV shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Graffagnino but Graffagnino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Graffagnino misses with a takedown #CL#
and TV counters by clinching up. #BC#
TV manages to break the clinch.
Graffagnino closes the distance and clinches up with TV, looking for a takedown. Graffagnino pushes TV against the cage but TV circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Graffagnino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but TV swivels and escapes.#T2#
Graffagnino fails to land the takedown.
TV shoots in for a double leg but Graffagnino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
TV avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Graffagnino looks to move away, TV throws a big counter combo but Graffagnino just gets out of the way.
LaBrecce TV is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graffagnino on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
TV closes this distance looking for a takedown but Graffagnino circles away.
Graffagnino fails with a takedown attempt.
TV has a takedown stuffed.
Graffagnino throws a counter combo.
TV swats away the attempt to clinch by Graffagnino.#T3#
Graffagnino throws a quick head kick that skims the top of TV's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by TV or perhaps it was just good defense by Graffagnino, which made it look bad.
TV keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Graffagnino.
TV shoots in and drives through. Graffagnino sprawls well.
Graffagnino goes for a double leg but TV avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as TV continues to drive forward.#T4##CL#
TV clinches up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Graffagnino prevents a takedown attempt there.
TV tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Graffagnino smiles and moves away.
TV stuffs the takedown.
Graffagnino closes the distance and clinches up with TV, looking for a takedown. Graffagnino pushes TV against the cage but TV circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graffagnino has his takedown stuffed
and TV counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

LaBrecce TV dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
TV darts in looking for a takedown but Graffagnino gets double underhooks and turns TV into the cage.
TV has Graffagnino pressed against the cage, preventing Graffagnino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Graffagnino wants to break free but TV has control.
Graffagnino creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
TV tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
TV changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Graffagnino fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LaBrecce TV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graffagnino goes for a double leg but TV avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as TV continues to drive forward.
TV has his takedown stuffed
and Graffagnino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
TV moves into the clinch.
Graffagnino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. TV is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Graffagnino lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
TV goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
TV scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
TV breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Graffagnino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Graffagnino tries to clinch up but TV circles away and keeps his distance.
Graffagnino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
TV clinches up against the cage.
TV manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Graffagnino trying to control the position but instead, TV has worked for underhooks and has pushed Graffagnino into the cage.#T2#
TV stalling. #BC#
TV manages to break the clinch.
TV displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Graffagnino.
An attempted straight right counter from TV misses the target.
TV fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Graffagnino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but TV circles away quickly and effectively.
TV shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right-left combo lands from Graffagnino. #T3#
Graffagnino tries to clinch up but TV circles away and keeps his distance.
TV appears to be looking for a big counter.
Graffagnino tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but TV defends well and Graffagnino ends up having to push TV into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
TV throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graffagnino scores with a nice head shot.
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as TV sprawls well. TV wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graffagnino gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from TV. No joy for Graffagnino on that attempt.
TV appears to be looking for a big counter.
TV scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice sprawl there from Graffagnino as TV shoots in.
Graffagnino throws a series of strikes that have TV backpedaling. #T4#
TV fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Graffagnino avoids it really well and circles away.
TV circles away from the clinch attempt.
TV looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
TV slaps away a takedown attempt from Graffagnino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benito Graff Graffagnino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LaBrecce TV is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
TV changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Graffagnino tries to avoid it but TV manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Graffagnino to the ground. Graffagnino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benito Graff Graffagnino.
I think TV 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LaBrecce TV!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Nedved avoids a kick to the body.
Nedved drops down looking for a counter takedown but Graffagnino sprawls and moves away.
Graffagnino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nedved doesn't seem bothered though.
Graffagnino throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Nedved counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nedved.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Graffagnino can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nedved controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nedved passes Graffagnino's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Nedved is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graffagnino doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nedved.
Still in half guard, Nedved seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Graffagnino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nedved is working away from the top position though.
Nedved trying to control the pace.
Nedved looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nedved takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Graffagnino is trying to maintain the position but Nedved is very close to passing his half guard.
Graffagnino has hold of Nedved's hands but Nedved slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nedved lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Nedved is working for a kimura but Graffagnino is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Nedved not doing much here.
Graffagnino has hold of Nedved's hands but Nedved slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Graffagnino has hold of Nedved's hands but Nedved slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nedved wants to take a breather but Graffagnino is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Nedved is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Graffagnino defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nedved wants to pass the guard but Graffagnino is defending well.
Graffagnino gets full guard.#T3#
Nedved wants to control from the top but Graffagnino keeps moving.
Nedved controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nedved cracks Graffagnino with a solid left hand.
Nedved cracks Graffagnino with a solid left hand.
Nedved is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Graffagnino keeping moving, preventing Nedved from controlling successfully.
Graffagnino looks winded!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nedved postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nedved slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nedved is pushing down on Graffagnino's leg trying to pass to half guard. Graffagnino is fighting to maintain full guard but Nedved has managed to sneak the leg through.
Graffagnino is trying to control but can't.
Nedved is controlling the pace.
Graffagnino trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nedved looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Nedved dominated that round.
That's time! Nedved's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Nedved is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Graffagnino's half guard.
Nedved stalling.
Nedved working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nedved is thwarting Graffagnino's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nedved seems to be working for a kimura but Graffagnino defends the submission attempt.
Graffagnino moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Nedved showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nedved advances position into side control!#SUB#
Nedved is trying to get an arm triangle but Graffagnino is defending well.
Nedved lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Graffagnino is breathing heavily.
Nedved lands an elbow. #T2##SUB#
Nedved tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nedved has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pavel Nedved overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nedved scoring with punches from side control.
Nedved just content to control the position.
Nedved is looking to take a break and control but Graffagnino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Nedved is trying to get an arm triangle but Graffagnino is defending well.
Nedved lands an elbow. #T3##SUB#
Nedved is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Graffagnino is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nedved tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nedved in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Nedved tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nedved staying calm.#T4#
Nedved trying to control the action but Graffagnino is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Graffagnino wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Nedved seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Graffagnino is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Pavel Nedved!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Benito tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brunson defends well and Benito ends up having to push Brunson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brunson is looking to counter punch.
Benito scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Jared Brunson has been cut.
Brunson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Benito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunson.
Good standup being displayed there by Brunson as he connects with a hook.
Nice body kick from Benito.
Brunson is breathing heavily.
Benito tries a head kick but it misses.
Benito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benito tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brunson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benito somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benito moves out of range as Brunson strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Brunson. No joy for Benito on that attempt.
Jared Brunson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graffagnino Benito.
Brunson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Benito doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brunson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brunson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Benito gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brunson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Benito is trying to break the clinch but Brunson has him pressed against the cage.
Benito is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brunson.
Benito wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Benito is looking for a takedown.
Benito wants to take the fight to the mat but Brunson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Brunson breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Brunson slaps away a takedown attempt from Benito, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brunson's corner calls for a 1-2. Brunson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benito.
Brunson blocks a head kick by Benito.
Benito changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brunson tries to avoid it but Benito manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brunson to the ground. Brunson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brunson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Benito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benito looks for a takedown but Brunson sprawls well.#T3#
Brunson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brunson swats away the attempt to clinch by Benito.
Benito misses with a wild body shot.
Benito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Benito checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice cross by Brunson.
Brunson stuffs the takedown attempt from Benito. Benito gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Brunson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brunson connects with a crisp jab.
Brunson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Benito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benito shoots for a takedown but Brunson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brunson scores with a jab.
Benito needs to keep his hands up - Brunson had a free shot at his head there.
Brunson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brunson wants it to stay on the feet.
Brunson is looking to counter punch.
Brunson throws a combination. Benito tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benito throws a nice looking combination but Brunson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brunson throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jared Brunson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jared Brunson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Brunson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brunson wants it to stay on the feet.
Benito has a takedown stuffed.
Brunson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benito has a takedown stuffed.
Jared Brunson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graffagnino Benito.
Brunson throws a front kick aimed at Benito's knee but Benito avoids it well.
Brunson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Benito backs up against the cage.
Brunson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benito can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Benito closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Brunson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graffagnino Benito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benito tries for a takedown but Brunson circles away easily
and Brunson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Benito takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Benito forces Brunson back against the cage and clinches.
Benito blocks an elbow strike from Brunson.
Benito goes for a takedown attempt but Brunson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Benito has taken the fight to the clinch.
Benito wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Benito is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD2#
Benito gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Benito drops an elbow to the side of Brunson's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Brunson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Benito manages to mount him!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benito looking to control but Brunson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Benito punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB2#
Benito has isolated one of Brunson's arms. Brunson looking to fight him off but Benito twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Graffagnino Benito!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2023

#R1##CL#
Graffagnino closes the distance and pushes River back into the cage.
River has Graffagnino pressed against the cage, preventing Graffagnino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Graffagnino.
Graffagnino tries to pull guard but River holds him up against the cage and eventually Graffagnino drops back down to his feet.
River tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Graffagnino takes a knee right on the jaw!
Graffagnino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graffagnino wants a takedown but no success here.
Graffagnino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
River missing with knees to the body.
River gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Graffagnino.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Luigi Graffagnino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graffagnino jumps guard but River turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for River .
Graffagnino goes for a takedown in the clinch but River prevents it.
River landing knees to the body. #T1#
Graffagnino tries to stall but River uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Graffagnino tries to work over River 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section. Graffagnino lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
River crunches a lovely knee into Graffagnino's ribcage.
Graffagnino is breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. River obliges.
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
River connects with a knee to the head.
River utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
River utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
River crunches a lovely knee into Graffagnino's ribcage.
River using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
River crunches a lovely knee into Graffagnino's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Graffagnino won't want to take too many of those.
River lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
River lands a knee to the head.
River lands a nice knee to the body.
River crunches a lovely knee into Graffagnino's ribcage.
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
River working Graffagnino over with knees to the body.
River crunches a lovely knee into Graffagnino's ribcage.
River using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
River landing knees to the body.
River lands a knee to the body.
River landing knees to the body.
River lands a knee to the body.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Graffagnino is defending well for now.
River putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Graffagnino in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from River .
River using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T3#
River landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Graffagnino takes a knee to the side of the body.
Graffagnino takes a knee to the side of the body.
River landing some nice looking knees to the body.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section. Graffagnino lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Graffagnino won't want to take too many of those.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section.
River using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
River with a knee to the head.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Graffagnino avoids it.
Knees to the body from River .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River landing some nice looking knees to the body.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Graffagnino won't want to take too many of those.
River connects with a knee to the head. #T4#
River stalling.
River stalling against the cage.
Graffagnino jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as River walks away with a smile on his face. Graffagnino gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
River gets a clinch.
River lands a knee to the body.
Graffagnino takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. River obliges.
Graffagnino takes a knee to the side of the body.
River lands a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
River landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River dominated that round.
That's time! Graffagnino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Graffagnino avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Graffagnino wants to take the fight to the mat but River manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
River using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Graffagnino takes a knee right on the jaw!
River with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Graffagnino takes a knee right on the jaw!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. River obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River scores a nice knee to the body.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graffagnino takes a knee right on the jaw! #T1#
River unloads a knee to the mid-section. Graffagnino lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Graffagnino is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from River .
River unloads a knee to the mid-section. Graffagnino lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for River .
River lands a knee to the body.
River landing some nice looking knees to the body.
River working Graffagnino over with knees to the body.
River utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
River using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
River lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River unloads a knee to the mid-section. Graffagnino lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. River obliges.
River with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bill River seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A bit of stalling here from River .
A knee to the head by River .
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
River crunches a lovely knee into Graffagnino's ribcage.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section.
River scores a nice knee to the body.
River scores a nice knee to the body.
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
River utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section. Graffagnino lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
River lands a nice knee to the body. #T3#
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
River crunches a lovely knee into Graffagnino's ribcage.
River putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Graffagnino in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for River .
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section. Graffagnino lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
River landing knees to the body.
Graffagnino is trying to break the clinch but River has him pressed against the cage.
Graffagnino takes a knee right on the jaw!
Graffagnino managing to block the knees to the body from River .
A knee to the head by River .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River effectively controlling the action here.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Graffagnino won't want to take too many of those.#T4#
River landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Graffagnino is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
River stalls.
Graffagnino looking to slow down the pace here.
Graffagnino takes a knee to the side of the body.
River utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River working Graffagnino over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. River obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
River keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
River clinches with his opponent.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Graffagnino won't want to take too many of those.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Graffagnino is defending well for now.
River putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Graffagnino in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section.
River utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graffagnino avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
River stalling against the cage.
River continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Graffagnino won't want to take too many of those.
River connects with a knee to the head.
River is stalling here.
Knees to the body from River .
River crunches a lovely knee into Graffagnino's ribcage.
River just leaning against Graffagnino, taking a breather.
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from River .
Knees in the clinch landing for River .
River landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T2#
River crunches a lovely knee into Graffagnino's ribcage.
Knees to the body from River .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from River .
River connects with a knee to the head.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section.
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. River obliges.
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Graffagnino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section. Graffagnino lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Graffagnino drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
River stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T3#
River crunches a lovely knee into Graffagnino's ribcage.
Graffagnino is working for takedown but River is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Luigi Graffagnino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
River lands a nice knee to the body.
River utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from River .
River landing some nice looking knees to the body.
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
River pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
River working Graffagnino over with knees to the body.
Graffagnino takes a knee right on the jaw!
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Graffagnino is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by River .
Graffagnino tries to pull guard but River holds him up against the cage and eventually Graffagnino drops back down to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graffagnino takes a knee to the side of the body.
Graffagnino takes a knee right on the jaw!
River putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Graffagnino in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
River has Graffagnino pressed against the cage.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section. Graffagnino lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well River has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 24:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 24:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill River !
An out of breath Bill River thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2023

#R1##TD#
Benito gets caught flat footed, as Chimaev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Benito is looking to stand back up but Chimaev counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Benito. #REVB##SUB#
Chimaev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benito doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chimaev. #SU#
Chimaev stands up and beckons Benito to join him on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Chimaev looking to score a takedown here. Benito is defending well but Chimaev drives through and ends up in Benito's guard.
Chimaev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Benito wants to sweep here but Chimaev controlling him for the moment.
Chimaev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB2#
Benito is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chimaev is aware though and is defending well.
Chimaev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
Chimaev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice sprawl there from Chimaev as Benito shoots in.
Benito tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chimaev swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Chimaev feints and as Benito raises his hands in defense, Chimaev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Chimaev stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Benito shoots in and gets a takedown into Chimaev's guard.#T2#
Benito stopping the sweep attempt from Chimaev.
Chimaev pulls Benito in close to his closed guard and prevents Benito from doing any damage or advancing position.
Benito wants to control from the top but Chimaev keeps moving.
Benito wants to pass the guard but Chimaev is keeping the position.
Chimaev 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#
Chimaev working over Benito with some ground and pound. Benito looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Chimaev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chimaev lands strikes from half guard.
Chimaev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chimaev lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Chimaev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Benito has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Chimaev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chimaev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4##SUB#
Chimaev trying to work for an americana but Benito has managed to regain full guard.
Chimaev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chimaev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chimaev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Benito takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vance Chimaev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Chimaev gets a double leg takedown into Benito's guard.
Benito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chimaev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benito's head.#SU#
Chimaev stands up from Benito's guard - Chimaev perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Benito napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benito gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chimaev working the head and body with strikes.
Chimaev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chimaev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Chimaev tries to pass to full mount but Benito defends it.
Chimaev lands with a punch from half guard.
Benito is trying to stand up here but Chimaev is controlling him well.
Chimaev trying to control the action but Benito is working from the bottom.
Chimaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chimaev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chimaev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Benito knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chimaev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Benito pushes Chimaev off looking to stand but Chimaev dives back in and keeps control.
Chimaev trying to mount his opponent but Benito defends it. #SUB#
Chimaev 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.
Chimaev works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Benito takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Chimaev has control of Benito's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Benito regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SU#
Chimaev is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #T4##TD#
Chimaev dives in and scores a takedown into Benito's guard.
Benito being controlled here, momentarily. #SU#
Chimaev stands and steps away. Benito gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benito wants to clinch up but Chimaev keeps it at a distance.
Benito wants to clinch up but Chimaev keeps it at a distance.
Chimaev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Benito sprawls and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vance Chimaev dominated that second round.
That's time! Chimaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Chimaev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Benito is trying to defend but Chimaev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Chimaev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Still in half guard, Chimaev seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benito is looking for a sweep. Chimaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chimaev is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU#
Chimaev postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Benito to stand up. #T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Benito enables Chimaev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Benito manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Benito has his feet on Chimaev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Chimaev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Benito looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chimaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benito can do to turn this around?#SU#
Chimaev decides to stand back up.
Benito fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chimaev is looking to counter the offense by Benito and move into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Chimaev scores with a takedown into Benito's guard.
Chimaev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Benito wants to sweep but no luck.
Chimaev is stalling in the full guard.
Chimaev passes into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Chimaev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benito is just riding it out for now. Chimaev eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Benito is defending against the submission attempts here by Chimaev. #SUB#
Chimaev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Benito has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chimaev tries to stand and escape but Benito actually recovers to full guard.
Chimaev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Benito is working an open guard so Chimaev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vance Chimaev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chimaev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vance Chimaev!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Graffagnino looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

De Mattos manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
De Mattos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
De Mattos shoots in and gets a takedown into Graffagnino's guard.
De Mattos sitting in guard here, content to control.
De Mattos passes Graffagnino's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Mattos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Graffagnino tries to kick De Mattos off but De Mattos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Graffagnino is trying to get back to full guard.#SU#
De Mattos escapes and gets back to his feet.
Graffagnino checks a low kick from De Mattos .#TD#
De Mattos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Graffagnino!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graffagnino is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
De Mattos landing a few strikes. #CUT#It looks like Benito Graff Graffagnino has been cut.
De Mattos tries to advance to mount but can't.
De Mattos is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
De Mattos staying calm.
Graffagnino is trying to get back to half guard.
Graffagnino is letting De Mattos control him for a moment.
De Mattos gets to mount! Graffagnino was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB#
De Mattos looking to secure an arm triangle but Graffagnino defends it well. #T3#
Graffagnino gets back to half guard.
Graffagnino is trying to control but can't.
De Mattos is pressing down on Graffagnino's thigh, looking to free his foot. Graffagnino is holding on for now. #SUB#
De Mattos maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Graffagnino could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but De Mattos has cracked it and Graffagnino is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by De Mattos !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lamberto De Mattos !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Graffagnino throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Salazar forces Graffagnino back against the cage and clinches.
Salazar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Graffagnino blocks an elbow strike.#TD2#
Graffagnino manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Graffagnino working a defensive guard here.
Salazar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graffagnino is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Graffagnino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salazar is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graffagnino controlling Salazar's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graffagnino is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Graffagnino managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Graffagnino has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salazar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Graffagnino. #CL#
Salazar gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Graffagnino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Salazar misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salazar.
A head punch on the inside from Salazar fails to land.
Salazar pushes off an throws an elbow but Graffagnino leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Salazar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Salazar lands an elbow just above Graffagnino 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Benito Graffagnino has been cut.
Salazar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graffagnino is trying to force a seperation but Salazar has the dominant position.
Salazar throws a punch but it's blocked by Graffagnino.
Salazar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Graffagnino's defenses.
Salazar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graffagnino wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salazar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Salazar misses with the head strike.
Salazar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Salazar misses with the head strike.
Salazar misses with the head strike. #T3#
Salazar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Salazar throws an elbow but misses.
Graffagnino dodges an elbow strike from Salazar.
Salazar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graffagnino working hard to break the clinch.
Salazar lands an elbow just above Graffagnino 's eye. #ROC#Graffagnino is rocked!
Salazar has Graffagnino pressed against the cage. He pushes Graffagnino back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Salazar throws a beautiful elbow that sends Graffagnino crashing to the floor! Salazar piles on the pressure with more strikes! Graffagnino is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Salazar!
During a confident post fight interview, Diego Salazar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: QFC Tournament 1131 Round 3
Date: Jan 23, 2023

#R1#
Graffagnino dives in and grabs Boss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boss pushes down on Graffagnino's head and hops out.
Graffagnino tries to clinch but Boss is having none of it.
Boss raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Graffagnino or perhaps it was just good defense by Boss, which made it look bad.
Graffagnino is looking to clinch but Boss is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Graffagnino is defended easily by Boss.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Graffagnino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graffagnino looks for a takedown but Boss sprawls well.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Graffagnino avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boss sprawls well. Boss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graffagnino gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Graffagnino with that takedown attempt.
Graffagnino tries to land a leg kick but Boss saw it coming and moves away.
Boss looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown but Boss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Graffagnino with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Graffagnino is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Big Boss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graffagnino tries to clinch up.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Graffagnino avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Boss circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boss counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Graffagnino looks to clinch
and Boss counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Graffagnino shoots in and drives through. Boss sprawls well.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Graffagnino avoids it with no problem.
Graffagnino moves to clinch but Boss breaks away
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Graffagnino is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Graffagnino goes for a double leg but Boss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boss continues to drive forward.#T3#
Graffagnino has Boss pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boss manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Graffagnino manages to break the clinch.
Graffagnino tries for a takedown but Boss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Graffagnino moves into the clinch successfully.
Boss is trying to break free.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Graffagnino tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Boss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graffagnino shoots in looking for a takedown but Boss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Graffagnino's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boss shapes to counter with a head kick.
Graffagnino is breathing heavily.#T4#
Graffagnino throws a leg kick
and Boss counters with a big head kick but Graffagnino shrugs it off.
Graffagnino tries to clinch up.
Graffagnino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boss is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Graffagnino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boss defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boss moves out of range of the body kick.
Boss raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Big Boss dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Graffagnino fails with the takedown.
Boss raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Graffagnino wants to clinch up but Boss keeps it at a distance.
Graffagnino misses with a takedown attempt
and Boss counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Graffagnino throws a body punch but Boss moves out of range. #CL#
Graffagnino closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graffagnino keeps control of Boss as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boss wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Graffagnino on the inside. #T1#
Graffagnino has Boss pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boss manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Graffagnino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boss wants to get back to striking at distance but Graffagnino won't allow it.
Graffagnino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boss managing to block the knees to the body from Graffagnino.
Boss wants to break free but Graffagnino has control.
Graffagnino tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boss just stands there and leans against the cage.
Graffagnino is looking to control Boss's arms but Boss gets an underhook and turns him. Now Graffagnino has his back to the cage. #BC#
Graffagnino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Graffagnino or perhaps it was just good defense by Boss, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Graffagnino or perhaps it was just good defense by Boss, which made it look bad.
Boss throws a fast counter high kick but Graffagnino manages to duck under it in time.
Graffagnino looks for a takedown but Boss sprawls well.
Graffagnino throws a shot to the body.
Benito Graffagnino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Graffagnino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boss is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Boss blocks a head kick by Graffagnino.
Graffagnino swinging wildly here.
Boss looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graffagnino shoots for a double leg takedown but Boss sprawls well. He's pushed Graffagnino's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boss looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Graffagnino tries for a takedown but Boss circles away easily
and Boss counters with a head kick. That will keep Graffagnino thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T4#
Graffagnino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Graffagnino looks to clinch
and Boss counters with a head kick.
Graffagnino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boss swivels and escapes.
Graffagnino moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoss.
Graffagnino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boss counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Boss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graffagnino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boss counters with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Big Boss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Graffagnino shoots in for a double leg but Boss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Graffagnino.
Graffagnino misses with a takedown attempt
and Boss counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Graffagnino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boss sprawls well. Boss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graffagnino gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graffagnino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boss tries to avoid it but Graffagnino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boss to the ground. Boss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Graffagnino is looking to clinch but Boss is avoiding it.
Graffagnino moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoss.
Boss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Graffagnino avoids it with no problem.
Graffagnino tries to clinch up but Boss circles away and keeps his distance.
Boss takes one to the chin there.
Graffagnino looks for a takedown but Boss sprawls well.
Graffagnino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Big Boss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Graffagnino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boss counters with a head kick. That will keep Graffagnino thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Graffagnino doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Graffagnino is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Graffagnino fails with the takedown
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Graffagnino is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Graffagnino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graffagnino tries for a takedown but Boss circles away easily
and Boss counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T3#
Graffagnino throws a head kick that misses
and Boss counters with a head kick.
Graffagnino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boss counters with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Graffagnino.
Graffagnino throws a poor cross that misses
and Boss counters with a head kick. That will keep Graffagnino thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Graffagnino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Graffagnino is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T4#
Graffagnino with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boss counters with a head kick.
Graffagnino tries to clinch
and Boss counters with a big head kick but Graffagnino shrugs it off.
Graffagnino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Graffagnino moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoss.
Graffagnino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boss shapes to counter with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graffagnino misses with a hook to the body
and Boss counters with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Big Boss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boss winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Big Boss!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Big Boss!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Big Boss!

Big Boss wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 1131 Round 2
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Graffagnino is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Davis's half guard.
Graffagnino controlling the action here.
Davis is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Graffagnino jumps into side control!#SUB2#
Graffagnino tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Graffagnino has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Graffagnino wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davis, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Graffagnino throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Davis works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Davis missing with punches from the bottom.
Graffagnino controlling the action here.
Davis wants to control but Graffagnino is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Graffagnino in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Graffagnino sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davis defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis trying to control from the bottom.
Graffagnino performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Davis is in trouble now - Graffagnino has advanced to mount!
Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Davis tries to lock up and control but Graffagnino gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Graffagnino controlling the pace for now. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Graffagnino sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Davis holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Graffagnino tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Graffagnino controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Graffagnino looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Graffagnino controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Davis is trying to reverse the position but instead Graffagnino has taken his back - oops!#SUB2#
Graffagnino is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Even with his hooks in, Graffagnino manages to miss with strikes from the back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Graffagnino keeps control of the position as Davis tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benito Graffagnino dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Graffagnino throws a wild body kick that Davis sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Graffagnino fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Davis to the ground. Graffagnino is now in Davis's guard.
Graffagnino sitting in guard here, content to control.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graffagnino is one step ahead there.
Davis looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Graffagnino.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
Graffagnino controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Graffagnino prevents Davis from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Graffagnino tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Graffagnino keeps the fight on the outside.
Davis looks for a takedown but Graffagnino sprawls well.
Graffagnino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Graffagnino clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Graffagnino has clasped his hands together around Davis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Graffagnino is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Davis wants to control but Graffagnino postures up.#T2##SU2#
Graffagnino stands up and beckons Davis to his feet.
Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Graffagnino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Graffagnino shoots in and gets a takedown into Davis's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Graffagnino stands and steps away. Davis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Davis.#TD2#
Graffagnino changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Davis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Davis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Graffagnino's best efforts.#SUB2#
Graffagnino is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davis is just riding it out for now. Graffagnino eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Davis trying to control from the bottom.
Graffagnino sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Graffagnino throwing shots but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis is trying to control but can't. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Davis is looking to improve his position.
Graffagnino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graffagnino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Graffagnino passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Davis! #SUB2#
Graffagnino looking to secure an arm triangle but Davis defends it well. #SUB2#
Graffagnino moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Davis has worked his arm free - good work by Davis!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benito Graffagnino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Graffagnino scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Graffagnino working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Davis is looking to improve his position.
Graffagnino is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Davis is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graffagnino looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Graffagnino trying to pass the guard but Davis defending well. #SU2#
Graffagnino decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Davis tries to clinch
and Graffagnino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Graffagnino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graffagnino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Davis checks a leg kick.
Davis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Davis gets tackled into the cage by Graffagnino. Graffagnino maintains the clinch. #T2##TD2#
Graffagnino drags the fight down to the ground.
Graffagnino lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Graffagnino controls from within his opponent's guard.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graffagnino is one step ahead there. #T3#
Graffagnino showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Graffagnino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Graffagnino is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Graffagnino drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Graffagnino jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Graffagnino's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Graffagnino with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Graffagnino closes the distance and clinches.
Graffagnino has had enough of the clinch but Davis keeps him there for the moment.
Graffagnino has had enough of the clinch but Davis keeps him there for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Davis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Graffagnino is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Davis to the mat. Davis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graffagnino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jack Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benito Graffagnino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Davis working for a triangle but Graffagnino defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benito Graffagnino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Graffagnino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Benito Graffagnino!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Benito Graffagnino!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Benito Graffagnino!

Benito Graffagnino wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 1131 Round 1
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Altamash throws a head kick that misses.
Altamash fails with the takedown.
Graffagnino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Altamash misses #CL#
and Graffagnino counters by clinching up.
A right hand to the body from Graffagnino.
Altamash is trying to maintain a safe position but Graffagnino gets an underhook and turns Altamash into the cage.
Altamash misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Graffagnino has hold of one of Altamash's legs. Altamash is fighting the takedown attempt but Graffagnino gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Graffagnino throwing strikes from guard but Altamash blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graffagnino slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Graffagnino drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Graffagnino jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Altamash wants to stand but Graffagnino is controlling the position.
Graffagnino advances to half guard.
Graffagnino is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Altamash really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graffagnino. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Graffagnino not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Graffagnino lands with a punch from half guard.
Altamash avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Graffagnino.
Graffagnino throwing shots but Altamash is blocking nicely.
Graffagnino takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Graffagnino has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Graffagnino throwing shots but Altamash is blocking nicely.
Graffagnino thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Altamash's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Graffagnino is working for a kimura but Altamash is defending it quite comfortably.
Altamash looks winded!
Graffagnino trying to control the pace. #T3#
Graffagnino throwing shots but Altamash is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Graffagnino is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Altamash has managed to free his arm - good work. #SU#
Graffagnino decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Altamash misses with a takedown attempt - Graffagnino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Graffagnino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Graffagnino has Altamash up against the cage in a clinch. #T4##BC#
Graffagnino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graffagnino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
Graffagnino shoots in and gets a takedown into Altamash's guard.
Graffagnino seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graffagnino passes into half guard.
Graffagnino thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Altamash's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benito Graffagnino dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Graffagnino has a takedown stuffed.
Benito Graffagnino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Altamash tries to keep at a distance but Graffagnino has taken the fight into the clinch.
Graffagnino is trying to force a seperation but Altamash has the dominant position.#TD2#
Altamash jumps into guard, dragging Graffagnino to the mat.
Graffagnino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Altamash can do to turn this around?
Graffagnino controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU#
Graffagnino stands up and waves to Altamash to follow him.
Altamash is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Graffagnino takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Graffagnino on the inside. #T1##TD#
Graffagnino drags the fight down to the ground.
Graffagnino bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Altamash's guard. #REVR#
Altamash wants to stand but Graffagnino is controlling the position.
Altamash is breathing heavily.
Graffagnino showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Graffagnino postures up in Altamash's guard and throws a big left but Altamash blocks it.
Altamash avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graffagnino engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Graffagnino's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Graffagnino has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU#
Graffagnino stands and steps away. Altamash gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3##CL#
Graffagnino closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Graffagnino manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Graffagnino closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Altamash's guard.
Benito Graffagnino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Graffagnino is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU#
Graffagnino gets to his feet - Altamash follows without any prompting. #CL#
Graffagnino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Graffagnino misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Altamash.
Graffagnino lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Graffagnino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Altamash as Graffagnino shoots in.#TD#
Graffagnino looking to score a takedown here. Altamash is defending well but Graffagnino drives through and ends up in Altamash's guard.
Altamash is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Graffagnino dives into side control. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#REVB#
Graffagnino taking a breather here. #SU#
Graffagnino decides to stand up, so the ref orders Altamash to his feet.
Graffagnino pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Altamash tries to keep at a distance but Graffagnino has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Graffagnino manages to pull guard.
Graffagnino lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benito Graffagnino dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown but Altamash shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Graffagnino clinches. #TD#
Graffagnino pulls Altamash into guard.
Graffagnino trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Graffagnino is looking for a triangle but Altamash pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graffagnino is on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graffagnino sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SUB#
Graffagnino drops back looking for a leg! Altamash is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Altamash manages to kick Graffagnino off! Graffagnino jumps back into Altamash's guard.
Graffagnino controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Graffagnino is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SU#
Graffagnino gets to his feet. Altamash looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Altamash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck for Graffagnino with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Graffagnino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Graffagnino. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Graffagnino has closed the distance and engaged Altamash in a clinch. #BC#
Graffagnino manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Altamash. No joy for Graffagnino on that attempt.
Graffagnino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Altamash is looking to clinch but Graffagnino is avoiding it.
Altamash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graffagnino.
Graffagnino shoots in looking for a takedown but Altamash manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Graffagnino's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Graffagnino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Altamash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Altamash moves out of range as Graffagnino throws a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Altamash's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Graffagnino closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Altamash to the mat! Altamash manages to get full guard.
Graffagnino is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Altamash avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graffagnino advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Altamash has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Graffagnino is working away from the top position though.#SU#
Graffagnino decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benito Graffagnino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Graffagnino has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Benito Graffagnino!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Benito Graffagnino!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Benito Graffagnino!

Benito Graffagnino wins by unanimous decision!

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