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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and British Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Marcus Graham has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, British Guy!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham instigates a clinch.
Graham manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Guy stops a takedown attempt from Graham.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Graham.
Graham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graham blocks a leg kick.
Guy throws a leg kick but Graham checks it.
Guy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Graham is out of range and Guy settles back down.
Guy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Graham changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Guy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Guy tries to escape but Graham is in control.
Graham will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Graham is chipping away with strikes.
Graham prevents Guy from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham is looking to take a break and control but Guy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Graham are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Graham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guy keeps working.
Graham wants to stand but Guy is controlling his arm.
Guy should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Graham working the ground and pound but Guy is defending the strikes.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A left and a right from Graham both land. Nice combination.
Guy looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Guy is looking to stand up but Graham isn't so interested in that idea.
Graham trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
Graham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Graham is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Graham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Graham darts in and clinches Guy up against the cage.
Graham goes for a takedown attempt but Guy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Guy misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graham fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Graham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Guy wants to slow Graham down by chopping away at his legs.
Guy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Graham is able to avoid easily.
Graham scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Graham looking to control but instead Guy has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Guy wants to stand back up but Graham manages to pass into side control.
Graham decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Graham dominated that round.
That's time! Graham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Guy misses with a wild body shot.
Graham checks a low kick from Guy.
Graham moves into the clinch.
Graham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graham fails to land the takedown.
Graham keeps Guy at a distance using the push kick.
Graham fails with the takedown.
Graham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guy is fending him off so far but Graham persists. Nope, Guy circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Graham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy misses with a low kick.
Guy swings for the body but Graham moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Guy in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Guy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graham was well out of range. Poor timing from Guy.
A leg kick checked by Graham.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Graham checks a leg kick.
Graham checks a low kick from Guy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graham shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Guy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy is trying to get back to his feet.
Graham trying to control the action but Guy is working from the bottom.
Guy pushes Graham away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Graham gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Graham decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Guy tries to land a leg kick but Graham saw it coming and moves away.
Guy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Guy stuffs the takedown.
Guy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Graham shoots in and drives through. Guy sprawls well.
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.
A leg kick checked by Graham.
Guy throws a lazy head kick
and Graham counters with a left to the body.
Graham shoots in for a takedown but Guy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Graham shoots in but Guy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Graham clinches with his opponent.
Guy is trying to break free.
Graham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Graham jumps guard.
Guy won't allow Graham to sweep him here.
Guy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A head kick by Guy misses
and Graham counters with a two punch combo.
Guy misses with a body punch
and Graham counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Guy misses with a combination
and Graham counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Graham counters with a left and a right that stings Guy.
British Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy misses with a leg kick
and Graham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
British Guy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Guy throws a head kick that misses
and Graham counters with a nice uppercut.
Guy misses with a leg kick
and Graham counters with a nice low kick that buckles Guy's knee momentarily.
Guy throws a sloppy head kick
and Graham counters with a head kick. That will keep Guy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A low kick from Guy is predictable there
and Graham counters with a body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Graham jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Guy walks away with a smile on his face. Graham gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Guy misses with a leg kick
and Graham counters by moving into the clinch.
Graham wants a takedown but no success here.
Graham is working for takedown but Guy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Graham drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Guy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Guy tries to circle away but Graham has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Guy is trying to break the clinch but Graham has him pressed against the cage.
Graham breaks from the clinch.
Guy misses with a jab to the body
and Graham holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Guy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Guy is trying to break the clinch but Graham is controlling him.
Graham manages to break the clinch.
Graham has a takedown stuffed.
Graham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Guy sprawls well. Guy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graham gets slowly back to his feet.
Graham shoots in and bounces Guy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Guy pushes Graham off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Graham dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Graham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Graham tries to clinch there but Guy circles away.
Guy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Graham rather than just go for the knockout.
Guy looks to throw a body kick
and Graham counters with a takedown into side control.
Graham is trying to get an arm triangle but Guy is defending well.
Guy explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Graham dives in and grabs Guy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Guy pushes down on Graham's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guy misses with a body punch
and Graham counters with a head kick. That will keep Guy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Graham shoots in for a takedown but Guy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Graham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy thows a leg kick but Graham checks it
and Graham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graham is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Guy misses with a leg kick
and Graham counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Graham.
Guy tries to break the clinch but Graham is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Graham.
Graham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Guy's efforts to push away.
Graham breaks from the clinch.
Guy misses with a leg kick
and Graham counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Graham looking to pass the guard.
Graham controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marcus Graham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guy wants to get back to his feet but Graham is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
Graham prevents Guy from getting back to his feet.
Graham postures up and lands a big shot to Guy's brow.
Graham looking to sit in guard and control but Guy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Graham is working an open guard so Guy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy throws a leg kick
and Graham counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Graham wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving.
Graham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Guy pushes Graham off and gets back to his feet.
Guy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Graham counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Graham manages to break the clinch.
Graham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guy.
Guy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Graham to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
Guy can't keep his opponent in guard - Graham advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Guy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guy throws a leg kick
and Graham counters with a straight right hand.
Graham closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Guy is trying to buck Graham off.
British Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcus Graham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graham trying to control the action but Guy is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Graham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Graham 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Graham!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
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