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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Graves (ranked 890 p4p, 469 weight class) and Kagekatsu Uesugi (ranked 117 p4p, 57 weight class). Kagekatsu Uesugi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ernest Graves's chin.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernest Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kagekatsu Uesugi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves looks for a takedown but Uesugi sprawls well.
Uesugi stuffs the takedown.
A nice side step and Uesugi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Graves shoots in but Uesugi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Uesugi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Graves closes the distance and clinches up with Uesugi, looking for a takedown. Graves pushes Uesugi against the cage but Uesugi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Graves.
Uesugi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ernest Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uesugi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Graves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi stuns Graves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Uesugi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Graves.
A little jabbing left from Uesugi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graves fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi tries to bum rush Graves with a series of wild strikes but Graves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Graves looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Uesugi!
Uesugi tries to buck Graves off but Graves is having none of it.
Uesugi prevents Graves from moving into mount.
Uesugi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Graves is thwarting Uesugi's attempts to control the position.
Uesugi is controlling Graves's trapped leg to prevent Graves from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi is refusing to be controlled, as Graves sits in half guard.
Graves throwing shots but Uesugi is blocking nicely.
Uesugi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Graves has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Graves tries to pass to full mount but Uesugi defends it.
Uesugi trying to control but Graves postures up.
Uesugi looking for submissions off his back.
Graves looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi gets full guard.
Uesugi keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uesugi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uesugi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Graves stacks Uesugi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Graves!
Uesugi struggling a bit here.
Uesugi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Uesugi 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.
Uesugi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Graves is just riding it out for now. Uesugi eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves wants to improve his position but Uesugi is controlling well.
Uesugi is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Graves shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Uesugi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Graves closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Uesugi quickly recovers to half guard.
Graves wants to pass to mount but Uesugi is defending the position.
Uesugi is trying to maintain the position but Graves is very close to passing his half guard.
Graves wants to control but Uesugi is keeping him busy.
Graves scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Uesugi actively working from the bottom here.
Graves is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Uesugi reverses the position - he's now on top in Graves's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Graves is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves looking for subs off his back but Uesugi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Uesugi is working for a submission of some sort.
Uesugi is working for a kimura but Graves is defending it quite comfortably.
Graves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Graves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Graves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Uesugi distracts Graves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Uesugi preventing the sweep.
Uesugi throwing strikes but missing.
Uesugi stands and steps away. Graves gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Graves shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Uesugi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice sprawl there from Uesugi as Graves shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uesugi leaves Graves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves with a lazy takedown attempt
and Uesugi counters with a nice body shot.
Graves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Graves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Uesugi avoids it really well and circles away.
Uesugi throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.
Graves shoots in looking for a takedown. Uesugi tries to sprawl out of it but Graves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uesugi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Graves dives in for a single leg takedown but Uesugi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Graves shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Uesugi's guard.
Graves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Uesugi working for a triangle but Graves defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Uesugi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Graves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Graves looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uesugi keeps working.
Uesugi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graves pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves passes into side control, despite Uesugi's attempt to control the position.
Uesugi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Uesugi tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi wants to control but Graves postures up.
Graves advances to mount.
Uesugi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves landing shots from mount.
Uesugi wants to hold on but Graves pushes him away.
Ernest Graves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Graves wants to control the pace but Uesugi is squirming around nicely.
Graves lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Uesugi hang on?
Graves trying to control but Uesugi is having none of it.
Graves has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Uesugi's face.
Uesugi is squirming around, avoiding Graves's attempts to control the action.
Ernest Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kagekatsu Uesugi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Graves is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Uesugi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Uesugi is squirming around, avoiding Graves's attempts to control the action.
Graves misses with a head shot.
Uesugi stops Graves from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Uesugi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi is controlling an arm, preventing Graves from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Graves working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Uesugi wants to hold on but Graves pushes him away.
Graves working Uesugi over with strikes here.
Uesugi controls the position.
Uesugi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Graves tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Uesugi tries to lock up and control but Graves gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Graves goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Uesugi turns into him and now he's in Graves's guard.
Graves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uesugi can do to turn this around?
Uesugi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernest Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Uesugi 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kagekatsu Uesugi thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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