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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stakevicius is defended easily by Graves.
Graves went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stakevicius has his takedown stuffed
and Graves counters with a nice body shot.
Graves punishes Stakevicius's body with a nice straight punch.
Stakevicius dives in for a single leg takedown but Graves sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mario Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nerijus Stakevicius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Stakevicius moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Graves takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stakevicius wants a takedown.
#T1#
Stakevicius can't get the takedown.
Stakevicius being controlled against the cage.
Stakevicius can't get the takedown.
Graves really is a fat lump.
Graves holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Graves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Graves taking a breather.
Graves holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Graves holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mario Graves.#CL2#
Stakevicius moves into the clinch successfully.
Stakevicius tries to score a body lock takedown but Graves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stakevicius tries to pull guard but Graves forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stakevicius leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stakevicius tries to pull guard but Graves won't allow it.
#TD#
Graves jumps into guard, dragging Stakevicius to the mat.
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.
Graves tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Stakevicius drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Graves manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stakevicius has Graves in his guard.#REVR##T3#
Graves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stakevicius seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Graves throwing strikes from guard but Stakevicius blocks nicely.
Graves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Graves prevents Stakevicius from getting back to his feet.
Graves postures up and lands a big shot to Stakevicius's brow.
Stakevicius has a closed guard, preventing Graves from standing up.
Graves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Graves has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stakevicius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Graves is looking to work some ground and pound but Stakevicius has wrist control.
Stakevicius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stakevicius is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES2#
Stakevicius wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Graves dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Stakevicius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Graves dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stakevicius tries to break the clinch but Graves is controlling the position.
Graves is pressed up against the cage. Stakevicius has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Graves down to the mat. Graves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stakevicius can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Stakevicius drives through and clinches with Graves against the cage.
#TD2#
Stakevicius ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stakevicius no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stakevicius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graves postures up in Stakevicius's guard and throws a big left but Stakevicius blocks it.
Graves preventing the sweep.
Stakevicius managing to control the position. #T1#
Stakevicius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stakevicius controlling the position.
Stakevicius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graves cracks Stakevicius with a solid left hand.
Stakevicius is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Graves is looking to work some ground and pound but Stakevicius has wrist control.
Graves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Graves throws a big right hand that misses.
Stakevicius controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stakevicius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Graves checks a low kick from Stakevicius.
Graves seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stakevicius shoots in for a double leg but Graves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stakevicius is breathing heavily.
Stakevicius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stakevicius keeps the fight on the outside.
Stakevicius throws a sloppy head kick and Graves moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Stakevicius shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Stakevicius is looking for a kimura but Graves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stakevicius to get the leverage.
Graves works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB#
Graves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stakevicius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stakevicius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graves wants to sweep but no luck.
Stakevicius throws a big right hand that misses.
Stakevicius wants to pass the guard but Graves is keeping the position.
Graves thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mario Graves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stakevicius trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Stakevicius postures up in Graves's guard and throws a big left but Graves blocks it. #SUB#
Graves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stakevicius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stakevicius scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Graves throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stakevicius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Stakevicius from controlling successfully.
Graves throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Stakevicius closes the distance and clinches.
Graves manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stakevicius wants to break free but Graves has control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graves stalling.
Stakevicius fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nerijus Stakevicius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Stakevicius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Graves counters with a left and a right that stings Stakevicius. #CL2#
Stakevicius closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Graves takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short left from Stakevicius.
Stakevicius is trying to break free.#T1#
Stakevicius tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Graves smiles and moves away.
Stakevicius shoots for a double leg takedown but Graves sprawls well. He's pushed Stakevicius's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Graves is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stakevicius.
Mario Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nerijus Stakevicius.
Stakevicius has a takedown stuffed.
Stakevicius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Stakevicius clinches.
Graves trying to control the position but instead, Stakevicius has worked for underhooks and has pushed Graves into the cage.
Graves lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Graves content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stakevicius tries to pull guard but Graves forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Stakevicius jumps guard and drags Graves to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stakevicius thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Stakevicius doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Graves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Graves is fighting to break Stakevicius's control of his arms but Stakevicius is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stakevicius is trying to control the position but Graves postures up. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Stakevicius working for a triangle but Graves defends it easily.
Stakevicius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Graves has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stakevicius avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Graves pulls guard effortlessly. #T4#
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.
Stakevicius lands a couple of elbows.
Stakevicius wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Stakevicius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Graves working a defensive guard here.
Graves striking from the bottom.
Graves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stakevicius.
Stakevicius throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stakevicius postures up.
Stakevicius works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Graves is defending against the submission attempts here by Stakevicius.
Graves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stakevicius.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nerijus Stakevicius.
I think Stakevicius 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nerijus Stakevicius!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Dardar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Graves sprawls well. Graves wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dardar gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Dardar has closed the distance and engaged Graves in a clinch.
Graves blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Dardar pulls guard effortlessly.
Graves really is a fat lump.#T1#
Dardar wants to sweep here but Graves controlling him for the moment.
Dardar wants to get back to his feet but Graves is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dardar is pulling down on Graves's head. It's preventing any offense from Graves, at least for the moment.#SU#
Graves stands and steps away. Dardar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dardar swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Dardar has managed to clinch.
Graves is looking to control Dardar's arms but Dardar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Graves has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Dardar successfully pulls guard.
Dardar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Graves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Dardar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Graves postures up in Dardar's guard and throws a big left but Dardar blocks it.
Graves working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Graves throws a big elbow that misses.
Dardar trying to keep a closed guard but Graves is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dardar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graves is one step ahead there.
Dardar trying to control the position.
Dardar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Graves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dardar's head.#T3#
Graves works over Dardar with some ground and pound from guard.
Dardar seems keen to control Graves's posture.
Graves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dardar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dardar trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Graves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Graves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Graves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Graves wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Graves fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Dardar moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Dardar breaks from the clinch.
Dardar shoots for a takedown but Graves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Dardar tries to get set, Graves tries to push him back and clinch up but Dardar manages to avoid the attempt.
Mario Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Braan Dardar.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dardar.
Graves is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dardar.
Dardar looks for a takedown but Graves sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dardar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braan Dardar 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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dardar or perhaps it was just good defense by Graves, which made it look bad.
Dardar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Graves tries to keep at a distance but Dardar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Graves trying to stall but Dardar improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dardar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Graves avoids it.#TD2#
Dardar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Graves is trying to keep an underhook but Dardar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dardar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dardar trying to pass the guard but Graves defending well.
Braan Dardar has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Dardar controlling the pace.
Graves trying to control from the bottom.
Graves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Graves wants to control the position but Dardar says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dardar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Dardar working for a submission but Graves is keeping him at bay. #T2#
Dardar controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Dardar jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Graves is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Graves and Dardar has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dardar avoids the strikes from the bottom by Graves.
Graves throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
You can see the frustration on Graves's face as Dardar controls the position.
Dardar working the head and body with strikes.
Graves is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dardar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dardar is just content to waste time from the top position. Graves takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Dardar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Graves's guard.
Graves missing with punches from the bottom.
Dardar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dardar is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB2#
Dardar is trying to work for a kimura but Graves is defending well.
Graves wants to control but Dardar is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Graves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Graves throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Dardar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Graves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dardar has managed to get both his arms back between Graves's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Dardar has gone for a leg lock! Graves slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dardar's guard.#REVR#
Graves cracks Dardar with a solid left hand.
Graves has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graves stopping the sweep attempt from Dardar.
Dardar is trying to control the position but Graves postures up.
Graves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braan Dardar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Dardar closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Dardar's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Dardar jumps guard and drags Graves to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dardar 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.#SUB2#
Dardar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Graves won't allow Dardar to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dardar has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Graves should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dardar has tightened it up now! Graves should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Braan Dardar!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Cayetano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cayetano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Graves but Graves pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Graves as Cayetano shoots in.
Mario Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Cayetano.
Graves tries to clinch up.
David Cayetano 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.#TD2#
Cayetano gets a double leg takedown into Graves's guard.
Graves striking off his back, scoring a few points.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cayetano is in close to Graves's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Graves has momentary wrist control but Cayetano slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Graves doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cayetano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Cayetano 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cayetano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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.
Cayetano connects with a couple of short punches.
Cayetano with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cayetano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Graves's head.
Cayetano arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Graves's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). David Cayetano!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Prateung doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Prateung tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Graves defends well and Prateung ends up having to push Graves into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Graves stuffs the takedown attempt from Prateung. Prateung gets slowly back to his feet.
Graves is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Prateung.
Graves swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Prateung counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Prateung pulls Graves into guard.
Graves is looking to work some ground and pound but Prateung has wrist control.
Graves has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Prateung had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graves defends it easily.
Graves landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Graves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Graves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Graves could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Graves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graves postures up in Prateung's guard and throws a big left but Prateung blocks it.
Prateung 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 wanted to stand there but Prateung had control of the position.
Prateung wants to sweep but no luck.
Prateung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Prateung doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Prateung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graves is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Prateung fakes the leg kick and cracks Graves in the body. #T2#
Graves scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Prateung tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mario Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panthorn Prateung.
Prateung fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Prateung letting Graves take a breather here.
Prateung lands a right hand.
Graves is trying to pull guard but Prateung turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Prateung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Prateung throws a sloppy head kick and Graves moves out of range easily.
Graves stuffs the takedown attempt from Prateung. Prateung gets slowly back to his feet.
Graves is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Prateung.#CL2#
Prateung drives through and clinches with Graves against the cage.
Graves looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Graves pulls guard successfully.
Prateung controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Prateung trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves controls Prateung momentarily but Prateung frees himself. #T4#
Graves lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Graves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Prateung passes into half guard.
Graves is trying to get back to full guard.
Graves trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves is staying active underneath Prateung, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mario Graves will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Prateung connects with a solid leg kick.
Prateung shoots in for a takedown but Graves shows good takedown defense.
Graves wants to clinch up but Prateung keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Prateung is defended easily by Graves.
Graves seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Graves defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Prateung.
Graves is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mario Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panthorn Prateung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves avoids the head kick by Prateung.
Prateung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Prateung.
Prateung fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Prateung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
As Prateung tries to get set, Graves tries to push him back and clinch up but Prateung manages to avoid the attempt.
Graves throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Prateung or perhaps it was just good defense by Graves, which made it look bad.
Graves seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Prateung is breathing heavily.
Prateung fails with the takedown#CL#
and Graves counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Graves.
Prateung has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Graves after a bit of a struggle.
Graves displaying some good clinch control by pressing Prateung up against the cage.
Graves's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Graves jumps guard but Prateung stands there with Graves around his waist. Graves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Prateung being controlled against the cage.
Prateung lands a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Prateung looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Prateung jumps guard but Graves stands there with Prateung around his waist. Prateung gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Prateung has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Graves uses from the top position.
Graves is fighting to break Prateung's control of his arms but Prateung is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Prateung manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Prateung goes for a takedown attempt but Graves pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch but Prateung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Prateung lands with a slapping head kick.
Prateung takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Graves gets tackled into the cage by Prateung. Prateung maintains the clinch.
Prateung jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Graves walks away with a smile on his face. Prateung gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Graves leaves Prateung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Graves wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Prateung rushes Graves and presses him up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graves goes for a takedown attempt but Prateung pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Panthorn Prateung 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Prateung shoots in but Graves avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves stuffs the takedown.
Prateung fails with a takedown attempt.
Mario Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panthorn Prateung.
Prateung with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Graves moves into the clinch.
Prateung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prateung letting Graves take a breather here.
Prateung wants to get back to striking at distance but Graves won't allow it.
#T1#
Prateung is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Come on Graves - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Graves just misses with a elbow thrown towards Prateung's brow.
Prateung is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Graves to keep the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Graves pressing his opponent against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Graves.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Graves takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Graves for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mario Graves.#CL2#
Graves gets tackled into the cage by Prateung. Prateung maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Prateung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prateung tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Graves throws a wild body kick that Prateung sees coming a mile off.
Prateung takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Prateung will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Prateung comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Prateung misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Graves misses with an attempted mid kick.
Graves lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Prateung shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Graves but Graves pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4##CL2#
Prateung closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Graves - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Graves taking a breather.
Graves seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Graves is pushing Prateung up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Prateung tries for a takedown but Graves manages to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Graves lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL2#
Age moves into the clinch.
Graves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Age wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Age is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Graves can't fight it off and eventually Age manages to take the fight to the floor. Graves looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Age pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graves is keeping the position for now.
Graves really is a fat lump.
Graves is striking off his back. Age thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Age in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Age 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.
Age tries to pass to full mount but Graves defends it.
Age looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Age's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Age is thwarting Graves's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Age is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Graves throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Age manages to pass to side control.
Age wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Age is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Graves has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Age trying to control the action but Graves is working from the bottom.
Graves is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Age is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Graves knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Age has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Graves keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Age trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Graves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Age fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Age looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Age blocks Graves's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
Age working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Age trying to control but Graves is having none of it.
Age blocks Graves's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T4#
Age controlling his opponent.
Graves wants to control but Age is having none of it.
Age prevents Graves from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Age moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Graves has worked his arm free - good work by Graves!
#SUB2#
Age goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Graves rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Age's guard! Nice work there by Graves!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Age trying to keep a closed guard but Graves is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brynulf Age dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Age looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Graves!
Age has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Age is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Graves has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Age controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Age tries to control but Graves wriggling away. #T1#
Graves is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Age lands a big elbow - Graves is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Graves is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brynulf Age!
After the fight, Brynulf Age 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Nielsen closes the distance and clinches.
Graves stalls.
Graves has Nielsen pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Nielsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Nielsen moves into range and clinches up with Graves.#BC2#
Nielsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graves stuffs the takedown attempt from Nielsen. Nielsen gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nielsen manages to avoid it.
Nielsen dives in for a single leg takedown but Graves sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nielsen throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Nielsen has a takedown stuffed.
Mario Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenneth Nielsen.
Nice sprawl there from Graves as Nielsen shoots in.
Nielsen connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Mario Graves has been cut.
Nielsen shoots in but Graves avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Graves seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Nielsen moves into the clinch successfully.
Graves is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Nielsen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Graves uses from the top position. #T2#
Nielsen 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 working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Graves throws a big right hand that misses.
Graves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nielsen's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen controls Graves momentarily but Graves frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Graves.
Graves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nielsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Graves.
Nielsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Graves is looking to work some ground and pound but Nielsen has wrist control.
Graves working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Graves is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Graves is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Graves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Nielsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Graves has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Graves throwing strikes from guard but Nielsen blocks nicely.
Graves throws a big right hand that misses.
Graves is in close to Nielsen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Graves throws an elbow that misses. Nielsen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Graves's guard. Nice move by Nielsen!#REVB#
Graves trying to strike off his back.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Graves is keeping the position.#T4#
Nielsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Graves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Graves looking for a guillotine here but Nielsen defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen pushes down on Graves's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenneth Nielsen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mario Graves's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Nielsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nielsen is working for takedown but Graves is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nielsen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Graves stalling the fight.
Graves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nielsen to keep the fight standing.
Graves really is a fat lump.
Nielsen tries to break the clinch but Graves is controlling the position.
Graves throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves is looking to control Nielsen's arms but Nielsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Graves has his back to the cage. #TD#
Graves pulls guard.
Nielsen trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom. #T1#
Graves trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nielsen looking to sit in guard and control but Graves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Nielsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graves content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nielsen pulls Graves in to control the position.
Graves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nielsen's head.
Graves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Graves decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Nielsen clinches up with Graves and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Graves is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Graves is trying to stall.
Graves is trying to pull guard but Nielsen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Graves displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nielsen up against the cage.
Graves fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##BC2#
Nielsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nielsen dives in and grabs Graves's left leg, looking for a takedown. Graves pushes down on Nielsen's head and hops out.
Graves tries to counter by clinching up but Nielsen breaks away and moves out of range.
Nielsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Graves pinned against the cage. Graves gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Graves seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Graves stuffs the takedown attempt from Nielsen. Nielsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Nielsen throws a nice looking combination but Graves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nielsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graves is looking to counter the offense by Nielsen and move into the clinch.#T4#
Nielsen throws a nice looking combination but Graves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mario Graves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nielsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Graves throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Nielsen drives through and clinches with Graves against the cage.
Graves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nielsen walks away with a smile on his face. Graves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nielsen looks for the body kick but Graves saw that one coming.
Nielsen shoots for a double leg takedown but Graves sprawls well. He's pushed Nielsen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nielsen is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Nielsen clinches up with Graves and pushes him back against the cage.
Graves throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Graves is trying to pull guard but Nielsen has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kenneth Nielsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mario Graves's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Graves moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nielsen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Graves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kenneth Nielsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Graves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Graves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nielsen.
Mario Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenneth Nielsen.#T1#
Nielsen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Graves to keep the fight standing.
Graves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Nielsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nielsen manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Nielsen takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC2#
Nielsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Nielsen does no damage.
Graves tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nielsen manages to circle out of the way.
Nielsen misses with a low kick as Graves jumps back.#CL2#
Nielsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nielsen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Graves avoiding damage.
Nielsen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Graves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nielsen smiles and moves away.
#T3##CL2#
Nielsen drives through and clinches with Graves against the cage.
Nielsen tries to pull guard but Graves won't allow it.
Nielsen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Graves.
Graves fails to pull guard.
Graves stops a takedown attempt from Nielsen.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Graves successfully pulls guard.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Nielsen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Nielsen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nielsen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenneth Nielsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nielsen 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth Nielsen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Kowalix darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Graves really is a fat lump.
Kowalix is taking a breather. Graves 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.
Graves flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Graves flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Graves actively working from the bottom here.
Kowalix performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kowalix frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalix sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kowalix's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Graves is trying desperately to improve position.
Graves tries to hold on but Kowalix postures up.
Kowalix controlling from the full mount.
Graves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kowalix avoids the attempt from Graves to control.#T2#
Kowalix tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Graves manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kowalix in particular looking to stall.
Graves taking some punishment here, with Kowalix in his half guard.
Kowalix takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Graves is trying to control but can't.
Kowalix lands strikes from half guard.
Kowalix is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Kowalix 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.
Graves wants to control but Kowalix is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kowalix content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Kowalix 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.
More stalling from Kowalix.
Graves is trying to get back to full guard.
Kowalix is thwarting Graves's attempts to control the position.
Kowalix is nestled in close to Graves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kowalix takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kowalix looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Graves with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kowalix in particular looking to stall.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kowalix.
It looks like Kowalix might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalix closes this distance looking for a takedown but Graves circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Kowalix clinches up with Graves and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janusz Kowalix dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Graves misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kowalix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A leg kick checked by Kowalix.
Graves throws a right hand that Kowalix ducks under and follows up with a left that Kowalix also avoids with ease.
Mario Graves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Graves misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Kowalix with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Kowalix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Kowalix shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Graves is trying to defend but Kowalix finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kowalix is nestled in close to Graves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kowalix sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Graves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Graves.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves wants to improve his position but instead Kowalix has moved into half guard.
#T2#
Well, if Kowalix is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Graves is trying to maintain the position but Kowalix is very close to passing his half guard.
Kowalix moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Graves.
Kowalix moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Graves struggling a bit here.
Kowalix connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Graves some visible discomfort.
Kowalix lands an elbow.
Kowalix cracks Graves with a big elbow.
Graves is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kowalix off and has taken his back!
Graves is not going to allow Kowalix to sit and survive in this position. #T4##SUB#
Graves is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kowalix is defending well though. Graves let's go of the attempt for now.
Kowalix's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Graves's hands.
Kowalix trying to get back to his feet but Graves is in full control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalix avoids the strikes from Graves.
Janusz Kowalix has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kowalix is trying to get back to his feet but Graves has full control of the position and if anything, Kowalix has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janusz Kowalix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Graves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kowalix.
Kowalix drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Graves defends it well.#CL2#
Kowalix moves into the clinch successfully.
Kowalix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Kowalix is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Graves can't fight it off and eventually Kowalix manages to take the fight to the floor. Graves looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kowalix chips away with some ground and pound.
Kowalix is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kowalix working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves looking to control but Kowalix passes into half guard.
Kowalix looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Kowalix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Kowalix sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Graves strikes from the bottom but Kowalix uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Kowalix controlling the position.
Graves can't do much from the bottom here.
Graves seems a little lost for a moment, as Kowalix dominates the positioning.
Janusz Kowalix is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graves throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Graves is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Graves wants to control but Kowalix postures up.
Kowalix controls the position.
Graves tries to strike but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Graves misses with a few strikes there.
Kowalix tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Kowalix moves into range and clinches up with Graves.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Graves trying to stall but Kowalix improves his position.
Graves taking a breather.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Kowalix has picked Graves up - he's going for a ride! Kowalix dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kowalix not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mario Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Janusz Kowalix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kowalix 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janusz Kowalix!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Buxton moves into the clinch successfully.
Buxton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Graves blocks it with crossed arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Graves.
Graves really is a fat lump.
Buxton tries to land knees in the clinch but Graves avoids the damage to the body.
Graves pressing his opponent against the cage.
Buxton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves wants to stall.
Buxton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Buxton tries a knee to the head but Graves blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves displaying some good clinch control by pressing Buxton up against the cage.
Buxton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Buxton manages to break the clinch.
Alfred Buxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
Buxton forces Graves back against the cage and clinches.
Buxton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Graves blocks it with crossed arms.
Buxton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Graves.
Graves holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Buxton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Graves is defending well.
Graves goes for a takedown attempt but Buxton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Graves instigates a clinch.
Buxton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Buxton is pushing Graves up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Buxton looks winded!#T2#
Buxton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Graves misses with a knee to the head.
Buxton tries to land a knee to the head but Graves blocks with his arms.
Graves has Buxton pressed against the cage.
Graves will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Buxton up against the cage.
Buxton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Buxton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Graves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Buxton misses with a knee to the head.
Graves holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T3#
Buxton tries for a takedown but Graves manages to get underhooks.
Graves changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Buxton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Buxton has Graves up against the cage in a clinch.
Buxton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Graves controlling the action here for a moment.
Graves has Buxton pressed against the cage.
Buxton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Graves's face.
#T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Graves takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Buxton jumps guard but Graves turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Graves is trying to maintain a safe position but Buxton gets an underhook and turns Graves into the cage.
Buxton being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mario Graves.#CL2#
Buxton closes the distance and pushes Graves back into the cage.
Buxton tries a knee to the head but Graves blocks it.
Buxton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Graves just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves tries to pull guard but Buxton holds him up against the cage and eventually Graves drops back down to his feet.
The referee calls for Graves to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfred Buxton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Buxton moves into the clinch.#TD#
Graves pulls guard.
Buxton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Graves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Buxton defends it easily.
Graves trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Graves striking off his back but it's not causing Buxton any problems.
Graves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Buxton wanted to stand there but Graves had control of the position.
Buxton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graves swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Graves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Graves is working hard here to advance position.
Buxton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Buxton shoots in but no luck this time.
Buxton is breathing heavily.
Graves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Buxton has Graves up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves just leaning against Buxton, taking a breather.
Buxton tries to land knees in the clinch but Graves avoids the damage to the body.
Graves stalling.
Graves effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Buxton scores with a knee to the head.
Buxton fails to pull guard.
Buxton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Graves is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Buxton drags the fight down to the ground.
Buxton controls Graves momentarily but Graves frees himself.
Graves cracks Buxton with a solid left hand.
Graves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Graves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Buxton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buxton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Buxton has a closed guard, preventing Graves from standing up. #T3#
Buxton trying to keep a closed guard but Graves is proving a slippery customer.
Buxton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Buxton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Graves scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Buxton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Graves throwing strikes but missing.
Buxton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Buxton has a closed guard, preventing Graves from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Buxton moves into the clinch.#T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Graves just misses with a elbow thrown towards Buxton's brow.
Buxton with a knee to the head.
Graves stalls.
Graves is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Graves managing to block the knees to the body from Buxton.
Buxton looking to throw knees to the head but Graves is blocking nicely.
Buxton being controlled against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buxton tries a knee to the head but Graves blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alfred Buxton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Graves's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Graves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Buxton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Graves blocks it with crossed arms.
Buxton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Graves to keep the fight standing.
Buxton throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buxton misses with a knee strike.
Buxton misses with a knee strike.
#TD#
Graves is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Buxton can't fight it off and eventually Graves manages to take the fight to the floor. Buxton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Buxton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buxton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Graves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buxton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Graves won't allow Buxton to sweep him here.
Buxton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Graves throws a big right hand that misses.
Graves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Graves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Graves tries to stand but Buxton is controlling from the bottom.
Graves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Graves has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Graves wants to stand but Buxton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Graves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Buxton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Buxton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Graves makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Graves throws a big elbow that misses.
Graves is looking to work some ground and pound but Buxton has wrist control.
Mario Graves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buxton has a closed guard, preventing Graves from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Buxton closes the distance and clinches.
Buxton misses with a knee to the head.
Buxton letting Graves take a breather here.
Buxton misses with a knee to the head.
Graves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Buxton smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Buxton clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Buxton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Graves stalling in the clinch.
Buxton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Graves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Graves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buxton being controlled against the cage.
Buxton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Graves will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Buxton up against the cage.
Buxton tries a knee to the head but Graves blocks it.
#T4#
Buxton missing with knees to the body.
Buxton letting Graves take a breather here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Graves takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Graves goes for a takedown in the clinch but Buxton prevents it.
Buxton looking to throw knees to the head but Graves is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buxton working hard to break the clinch.
Graves is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mario Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alfred Buxton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Graves throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mario Graves.
I think Buxton 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfred Buxton!
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