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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Graves (ranked 971 p4p, 1320 weight class) and Livver Sardino (ranked 131 p4p, 177 weight class). Sardino is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tom MacDonald - "People r stupid, PRIMAL clothing isn't"". Livver Sardino told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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 28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Terrance Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Livver Sardino!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sardino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Graves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sardino is looking to slow Graves down with leg kicks.
Sardino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Sardino.
Graves decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sardino is concentrating on defense, preventing Graves from advancing position.
Graves controlling the pace.
Sardino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Graves.
Sardino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Graves is working away from the top position though.
Sardino tries to get to full guard but Graves has control of the leg.
Sardino is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves misses with a head shot. Sardino uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sardino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves throws a big right hand that misses.
Graves throws a big right hand that misses.
Graves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graves postures up in Sardino's guard and throws a big left but Sardino blocks it.
Sardino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Graves.
Graves trying to control but Sardino is working from the bottom.
Sardino 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.
Graves is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Graves throws a strike but Sardino rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Graves seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Graves looking for a sweep. Not yet Graves, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves managing to control the position.
Graves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sardino manages to get himself to full guard.
Graves is looking to work some ground and pound but Sardino has wrist control.
Sardino working a defensive guard here.
Sardino is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Graves preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves throwing strikes but missing.
Graves not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Graves is looking to work some ground and pound but Sardino has wrist control.
Graves postures up in Sardino's guard and throws a big left but Sardino blocks it.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Sardino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sardino is on top in guard.
Graves seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sardino won't allow Graves to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves wants to improve his position but instead Sardino has moved into half guard.
Graves is trying to get back to full guard.
Graves trying to control here.
Sardino not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sardino prevents Graves from improving his position.
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 Terrance Graves will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sardino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sardino slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sardino just misses with a punch to the body.
Sardino misses the shot to the body.
Graves shoots in but Sardino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sardino. Sardino obviously looking to wear him down.
Graves with a poor takedown
and Sardino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Terrance Graves has been cut.
Sardino thuds a left hand into Graves's body.
Sardino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Graves's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sardino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Horrible takedown attempt by Graves or perhaps it was just good defense by Sardino, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrance Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sardino scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sardino looks to land a combination but Graves avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sardino leaves Graves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sardino is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Graves with a body shot.
Livver Sardino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graves drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sardino is trying to control Graves's posture but Graves avoids it.
Sardino manages to work his way to half guard, despite Graves's best efforts.
Sardino missing with punches from the bottom.
Graves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sardino with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sardino wants to improve his position but Graves is controlling well.
Graves thows a huge punch but Sardino dodges it nicely.
Graves working over Sardino with some ground and pound. Sardino looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sardino wants to improve his position but Graves is controlling well.
Sardino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Graves.
Sardino makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sardino.
Graves is looking to work some ground and pound but Sardino has wrist control.
Graves being controlled here momentarily.
Graves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Graves 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.
Sardino wants to sweep here but Graves controlling him for the moment.
Sardino is looking to stand up but Graves isn't so interested in that idea.
Sardino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves postures up in Sardino's guard and throws a big left but Sardino blocks it.
Graves preventing the sweep.
Graves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sardino's guard.
Sardino is trying to maintain the position but Graves is very close to passing his half guard.
Sardino moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Graves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sardino trying to control the position.
Graves stopping the sweep attempt from Sardino.
Graves throwing strikes from guard but Sardino blocks nicely.
Sardino keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Terrance Graves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sardino lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Graves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Graves controlling the position.
Graves wants to sweep but no luck.
Graves trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Graves is pulling down on Sardino's head. It's preventing any offense from Sardino, at least for the moment.
Sardino is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Livver Sardino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sardino throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Graves looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Graves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Graves scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Graves scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Graves trying to mount his opponent but Sardino defends it.
Sardino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Graves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Graves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've been informed that Sardino has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sardino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Graves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sardino gets full guard.
Graves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Graves won't allow Sardino to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sardino looking to control.
Sardino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sardino keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Graves is looking to work some ground and pound but Sardino has wrist control.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Sardino is keeping the position.
Graves looking to sit in guard and control but Sardino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sardino won't allow Graves to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sardino not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Graves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Graves connects with a nice short shot to Sardino's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sardino tries to get to full guard but Graves has control of the leg.
Graves is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Graves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sardino defending well though.
Graves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sardino defending well though.
Sardino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Graves.
Sardino wants to control but Graves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Graves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sardino's head.
Graves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sardino's head.
Graves is pressing down on Sardino's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sardino is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sardino gets back to full guard.
Sardino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Graves passes Sardino's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Graves.
Graves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Graves lands strikes from half guard.
Sardino trying to get back to full guard but Graves takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Sardino is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sardino bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sardino trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Graves 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrance Graves!
Terrance Graves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Livver Sardino spoke after the fight, saying 'You humans get lucky sometimes. I am impressed by this one.'.
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energy
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hype
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