PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Graves (ranked 743 p4p, 846 weight class) and Cyrus Deangelo Queen (ranked 101 p4p, 120 weight class). Queen has chosen Go Hard as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Graves
vs
Queen

182 cm
29
174
14 - 8 - 0

189 cm
32
175
20 - 18 - 0

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World class boxer
Insanely flexible

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrance Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cyrus Deangelo Queen!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Queen misses.
Graves swings for the body but Queen moves out of range.
Queen throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Graves slips under a jab from Queen.
Graves swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Queen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Terrance Graves has been cut.
Queen darts in looking for a takedown but Graves gets double underhooks and turns Queen into the cage.
Queen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Queen misses with a leg kick
and Graves counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Queen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Graves counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Graves.
Queen throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Graves counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves lands a jab to Queen's midsection.
Graves checks a leg kick.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Graves throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Queen's corner calls for a 1-2. Queen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Queen connects with an inside leg kick.
Graves keeps Queen at a distance using the push kick.
Graves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Queen flicks out a counter leg kick but Graves steps away.
Queen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Graves counters with a shoot takedown. Queen fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Queen working a defensive guard here.
Graves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Queen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen looking for a sweep. Not yet Queen, not yet.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Queen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graves is aware though and is defending well.

Queen 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.
Graves working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves distracts Queen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Queen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Graves has passed into half guard!
Queen tries to roll over but Graves keeps him under control.
Queen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Graves scores with a couple of nice shots.
Queen tries to get to full guard but Graves has control of the leg.
Queen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Graves manages to pass to mount!
Queen tries to hold on but Graves postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Graves breaks from Queen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Queen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Queen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Graves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Graves is landing with some decent strikes but Queen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrance Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Queen throws a low kick, looking for Graves's leg but Graves calmly moves out of range.
Queen misses with a right hand
and Graves makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Graves blocks a head kick by Queen.
Graves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Queen throws a leg kick
and Graves counters with an outside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Graves!
Queen misses with a takedown attempt
and Graves counters with a thumping low kick.
Queen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen throws a leg kick

and Graves counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Queen wants to improve his position but Graves is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Graves scores with a couple of nice shots.
Queen is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Queen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graves content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Queen wants to get back to full guard.
Graves is keen to just control but Queen is a slippery customer.
Terrance Graves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Graves controlling the pace.

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.
Queen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Graves pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Queen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Queen tries to lock up and control but Graves gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Graves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Queen is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Graves.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Graves in particular looking to stall.
Graves landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Graves trying to control the action but Queen is working from the bottom.
Graves scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Graves wants to advance to full mount but Queen doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Graves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Queen trying to keep a closed guard but Graves is proving a slippery customer.
Queen is looking to sweep but instead, Graves has passed into half guard.

Queen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graves pulls his head out easily.
Queen is looking for a sweep. Graves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves working the head and body with strikes.
Graves is taking a breather. Queen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrance Graves dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Graves throws a hook but Queen blocks it.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Queen. Queen obviously looking to wear him down.
Graves lands a nice looking body kick.
Graves connects with a single shot there.
Queen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Graves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Queen.
Queen connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves scores with a body shot.
Queen throws a chopping leg kick but Graves manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Queen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Graves feinted with a counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Queen.
Graves attempts a counter takedown but Queen avoids it well and moves away.
Graves lands a head kick!
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Graves jabs at Queen's body.
Terrance Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Queen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Queen was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Queen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves tries to counter with a takedown but Queen is quick to defend against it.
Graves scoring well with a low kick there.
Graves blocks a head kick by Queen.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Queen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Graves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Graves throws a nice looking combination but Queen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Queen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen throws a poor cross that misses
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Graves lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves cracks Queen with a good jab.
Queen takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Graves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Graves scores with a kick to the midsection.
Queen throws a poor cross that misses

and Graves decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Queen's guard.
Queen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Graves controls the pace.
Queen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graves is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands a couple of elbows.

Queen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Graves escapes and throws Queen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Graves connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Queen some visible discomfort.
Graves in side control lands a decent elbow.
Queen tries to buck Graves off but Graves is having none of it.
Graves landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Graves working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen is trying to improve his position.
Queen is letting Graves control him for a moment.
Graves wants to control but Queen is keeping him busy.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queen can do to turn this around?
Queen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Queen throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Terrance Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Queen throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Graves 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 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

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