Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 856 Bathory vs. Ho Joy
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Neckbreaker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Neckbreaker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Neckbreaker missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Graves tries to keep at a distance but Neckbreaker has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Graves gets through Neckbreaker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Neckbreaker.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves lands a right hand.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neckbreaker's elbow.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neckbreaker is working Graves over against the cage.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neckbreaker misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good body shot from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Neckbreaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves lands a left hand. #T1#
Neckbreaker can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves lands a left hand.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Neckbreaker prevents a body shot from Graves.
Neckbreaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves lands a right hand. #TD2#
Neckbreaker gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves tries to roll over but Neckbreaker keeps him under control.
Neckbreaker wants to pass the guard but Graves is defending well.
Neckbreaker is trying to control the action in half guard but Graves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2##ES#
Graves has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Neckbreaker is on him like a limpet, forcing Graves back against the cage.
Neckbreaker scores with a hook to the body.
Neckbreaker working aggressively here.
A short right from Neckbreaker.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Neckbreaker's head.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Neckbreaker blocks an uppercut.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Neckbreaker. #TD2#
Neckbreaker has hold of one of Graves's legs. Graves is fighting the takedown attempt but Neckbreaker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Graves is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Neckbreaker prevents a body shot from Graves.
Neckbreaker working aggressively here.
Neckbreaker misses with the head strike.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Neckbreaker pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Neckbreaker controls the action.
Neckbreaker prevents a body shot from Graves.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Graves lands a nice knee to the body.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Neckbreaker.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neckbreaker backwards.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves tries to work over Neckbreaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker digs a right hand into Graves's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Graves's gas tank.
Graves blocking some punches. #BC#
Graves manages to break the clinch.
Neckbreaker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Neckbreaker misses.
Neckbreaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Neckbreaker throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neckbreaker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Neckbreaker tests Graves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neckbreaker loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.#T4#
Neckbreaker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Graves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Neckbreaker's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Slammy Neckbreaker has been cut.
Neckbreaker tries to clinch
and Neckbreaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Neckbreaker misses.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping left.
It looked like Graves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Neckbreaker throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target.
Graves moves out of range as Neckbreaker strikes.
Neckbreaker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Graves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Graves walks into a stiff left hand from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping right.
Graves misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neckbreaker misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Graves has managed to clinch.
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 Nick Graves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Slammy Neckbreaker's cut.
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#
Neckbreaker misses with a hook.
Neckbreaker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Neckbreaker does it's job there.
Neckbreaker lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Neckbreaker misses.
Neckbreaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves jabs Neckbreaker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Neckbreaker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Neckbreaker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Graves.
Graves throws out a loose jab but Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neckbreaker misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neckbreaker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Neckbreaker misses with a body shot.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Neckbreaker misses.
Graves swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Neckbreaker catches Graves with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Neckbreaker misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Neckbreaker thinking.
Neckbreaker throws a sloppy body shot
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Neckbreaker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Graves pushes Neckbreaker off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Graves fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Neckbreaker on the side of the head.#T2#
Neckbreaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graves went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Neckbreaker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Graves is able to avoid easily.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nick Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neckbreaker throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
Graves was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Graves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Neckbreaker looks to move away, Graves throws a big counter combo but Neckbreaker just gets out of the way.
Slammy Neckbreaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Graves checks a leg kick.
Neckbreaker scores with a jab. Graves acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Neckbreaker stuns Graves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Graves is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neckbreaker manages to avoid it.
Graves with a jab.
Neckbreaker thuds his right hand into Graves's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Neckbreaker connects with a crisp jab.
Neckbreaker loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
Neckbreaker with a jab.#T3#
Graves throws out a loose jab but Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A lazy left from Graves finds it's target.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neckbreaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
A cross from Graves lands.#ROC#Neckbreaker is rocked!
Graves sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Neckbreaker's defenses. It connects perfectly with Neckbreaker's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Graves!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Graves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 851 Maluga vs. McNasty 2
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1#
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Smith.#CL2#
Smith forces Graves back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Graves.
A left hand lands to the body for Graves.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
I was talking to Graves's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Graves keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Graves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Graves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Graves tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith blocks a body shot from Graves.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
A short right from Graves.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Graves prevents a body shot from Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow. #T1#
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gravess head.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith cracks Graves with a nice body shot.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Graves in his tracks for a moment.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Smith prevents a body shot from Graves.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith pushes Graves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Graves.
Graves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves wants to break free but Smith has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith lands an elbow just above Graves 's eye.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
Smith lands a body punch.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Graves misses with a knee strike.
Graves tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Graves takes an elbow to the forehead.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Graves's ribcage. Graves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage. #T4#
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short uppercut from Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Graves avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Graves is working Smith over against the cage.
Graves avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Graves won't allow it.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Graves takes the fight into the clinch.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
Graves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith working aggressively here.
Chad Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
Graves blocks an elbow strike.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Smith pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith cracks Graves with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
A nice combination there by Graves. #CUT#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Graves circles away.
Graves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Smith rushes Graves and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith is working Graves over against the cage.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Graves tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Graves throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith cracks Graves with a nice body shot.
Graves tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith is trying to break free.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Graves takes a shot to the head.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Graves misses with some punches.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves lands a right hand.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Graves leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith working aggressively here. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Graves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Graves on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Graves has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Graves lands a right hand.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Graves presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Graves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Smith lands a right hand.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Graves dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Smith forces Graves back against the cage and clinches.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Graves working Smith over with knees to the body.
Smith tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to break free but Graves pushes him back against the cage.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves. #T1#
Smith blocking some punches.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Graves connects with a knee to the head.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graves throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Smith stumbling backwards into the cage! Smith bounces back off the cage towards Graves, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Graves lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Graves celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nick Graves!
A relieved looking Nick Graves thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 844 Sosa vs. Ho Joy
Date: Oct 24, 2021

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Sector.#CL#
Graves has managed to clinch.
Sector swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sector has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sector lands a left hand. #BC#
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graves scores with a sloppy right hand. Sector should have avoided that one.
Sector throws a leg kick but Graves sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sector throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sector blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sector counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graves walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Graves misses with a body shot
enabling Sector to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Graves is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crack! Sector connects with the perfect overhand right and Graves falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Sector!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Summa Sector!
A less than humble Summa Sector misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SYN 835 Graves vs. Peterson
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Graves connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab, jab by Peterson - just one landing.
Peterson misses with a right hand
and Peterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peterson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Peterson misses with a double jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Graves checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Graves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graves throws a series of strikes that have Peterson backpedaling.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Graves takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves misses with a series of wild punches.
Peterson lands a jab-cross combination.
Graves closes the distance looking to clinch
and Peterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Graves dodges the punch combination from Peterson.
Peterson throws an off balance right hand
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peterson fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Graves has closed the distance and engaged Peterson in a clinch.
Peterson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Peterson wants to get back to striking at distance but Graves won't allow it.
Peterson blocks a body shot from Graves.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Peterson is looking to control Graves's arms but Graves gets an underhook and turns him. Now Peterson has his back to the cage.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Peterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Graves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Graves missing with knees to the body.
Peterson wants to break free but Graves has control.
Peterson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Graves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Peterson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Peterson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Peterson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Graves's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Graves is looking to escape.
Graves is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Peterson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Graves looks like he's trying to stand up.
Graves trying to control but Peterson postures up.
Graves controlling the position for now.#T3#
Graves wants to control but Peterson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Peterson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Peterson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Graves's head.
Graves regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Peterson.
Graves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Peterson controls the pace.
Peterson won't allow Graves to sweep him here.
We've been hearing that Peterson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Peterson landing some decent shots from guard.
Peterson trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom. #T4#
Peterson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Peterson works over Graves with some ground and pound from guard.
Peterson landing some decent shots from guard.
Peterson throws an elbow that misses. Graves uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Peterson's guard. Nice move by Graves!#REVB##SU2#
Graves decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Peterson shoots and misses
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Peterson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Peterson misses with a hook
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Peterson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Graves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Graves dominated that round.
That's time! Peterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Peterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graves lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Peterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Peterson's shoulder, as Peterson tries to avoid the shot.
Peterson shoots in but Graves avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.
Peterson tries for a takedown but Graves circles away easily
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
Dylan Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Peterson lands a right hook to the body. #TD#
Peterson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Graves quickly recovers to half guard.

Graves has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Peterson is on him like a limpet, forcing Graves back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson wants to take the fight to the mat but Graves manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.#T1##TD#
Peterson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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. Peterson connects with a nice short shot to Graves's temple.
Peterson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Peterson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Graves's head.
Peterson missing with the ground and pound from 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.
Peterson throwing strikes but missing.
Peterson lands a couple of elbows.
Peterson being controlled here momentarily.
Peterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Graves is retaining full guard. #T2#
Peterson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Graves is trying to control the position but Peterson postures up.
Peterson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but Graves is keeping the position.
Peterson preventing the sweep.
Peterson throws a big right hand that misses.
Peterson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Peterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peterson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Peterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graves looking to control. #T3#
Peterson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Graves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Peterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Graves is retaining full guard.
Graves working a defensive guard here.
Peterson lands a couple of digs.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
Peterson is in close to Graves's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Peterson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peterson throws a strike but Graves rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Peterson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Peterson stopping the sweep attempt from Graves.#T4#
Peterson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peterson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Graves wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Peterson swings around for an armbar but Graves sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Peterson's guard.
Graves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Peterson 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.
Peterson wants to sweep but no luck.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Peterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peterson wants to sweep here but Graves controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dylan Peterson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Peterson successfully pulls guard. #SU2#
Graves stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nick Graves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peterson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Graves has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Peterson fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Graves as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Peterson jabs at Graves's body.#TD#
Peterson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Graves is pushing Peterson's head away, looking to escape. Peterson manages to hold on to the position though.
Graves is looking to reverse the position.
Peterson wants to control but Graves is keeping him busy.
Peterson grinds an elbow into Graves's temple.
Peterson is chipping away with strikes.
Graves takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dylan Peterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Graves managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Peterson.
The ground and pound from Peterson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Peterson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Peterson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Peterson cracks Graves with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Peterson grinds an elbow into Graves's temple.
Graves is looking to regain half guard here but Peterson keeps moving and retains side control.
Peterson is chipping away with strikes.
Peterson fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T3#
Peterson tries to score with some ground and pound. Graves controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Graves tries to buck Peterson off but Peterson is having none of it.
Peterson working the head with strikes.
Peterson throwing strikes but Graves manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Peterson tries to bench press Graves off him but Graves keeps the position.
Peterson is working hard here to advance position.
Peterson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Peterson throwing shots but Graves is blocking nicely.
Peterson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Peterson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Peterson slips a nice elbow through Graves's hands, connecting with Graves's forehead.#T4#
Graves is trying to stand back up but Peterson is controlling him
Graves is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Peterson is working for a submission of some sort.
Peterson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Peterson wants to free his trapped foot but Graves is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Graves has hold of Peterson's hands but Peterson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson thows a huge punch but Graves dodges it nicely.
Graves regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Peterson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Peterson clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson.
Graves lands with a good body shot.
Peterson shoots in but Graves avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Peterson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Graves slips a jab and a cross from Peterson.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Peterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Graves throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Graves doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Peterson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Peterson has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Graves misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Peterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Graves lands a two punch combo.
A left lands for Peterson.
Graves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Peterson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Graves gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Graves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peterson.
Peterson throwing strikes from guard but Graves blocks nicely.
Graves controlling the position.
Peterson is looking to work some ground and pound but Graves has wrist control.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson landing with the ground and pound.
Graves has momentary wrist control but Peterson slips an elbow through the middle.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
Peterson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peterson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peterson throws a strike but Graves rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Graves wants to get up but he can't break Peterson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Graves won't allow Peterson to sweep him here.
Graves trying to stand up but can't free himself from Peterson's guard.
Graves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Peterson 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.
Peterson punching from the bottom.
Graves wants to get up but he can't break Peterson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Peterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Graves wants to stand but Peterson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but Graves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Peterson with a poor takedown
and Graves counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Peterson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Graves!
Graves manages to work his way to half guard, despite Peterson's best efforts.
Peterson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Peterson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Graves defending well though.
Peterson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Graves looks like he's trying to stand up.
Peterson is keen to just control but Graves is a slippery customer.
Peterson lands strikes from half guard.
Graves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peterson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dylan Peterson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Peterson shoots in for a double leg but Graves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Graves let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Peterson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Graves is fending him off so far but Peterson persists. Nope, Graves circles away and we're back to standing.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peterson moves away.
Peterson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but Graves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Peterson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Graves's head backwards.
Peterson misses with a hook
and Peterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peterson misses with a hook to the body
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peterson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peterson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Peterson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Peterson misses with a straight right.
Peterson connects with the punch.
Graves wants to clinch up but Peterson keeps it at a distance.
Peterson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Peterson backs off Graves throws a huge counter combo but Peterson manages to avoid it all.
Peterson lands with a good body shot.
Graves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Peterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Graves circles away quickly and effectively.
Peterson shoots in looking for a takedown. Graves tries to sprawl out of it but Peterson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Graves manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Peterson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Graves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Peterson takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Peterson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Graves to regain full guard.
Peterson passes into half guard.
Graves trying to control from the bottom.
Peterson 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.
Peterson 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. #T3#
Peterson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Peterson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Peterson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Peterson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Peterson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Graves is looking to control Peterson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Graves avoid being mounted?
Peterson lands with a punch from half guard.
Peterson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nick Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##ES2#
Graves manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Peterson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Graves.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peterson is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Peterson drags the fight down to the ground.
Peterson trying to strike off his back.
Peterson wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Graves gets to his feet - Peterson follows without any prompting.
Graves blocks a head kick by Peterson.
Graves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves throws a nice looking combination but Peterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Graves gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Peterson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dylan Peterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peterson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Peterson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Peterson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Peterson!
After winning the bout, Dylan Peterson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 825 Reilly vs. Mfer
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Graves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Graves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Trump misses with the head strike.
Graves prevents a body shot from Trump.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Trump scores with a shot to the side of Graves's head.
Trump looking to slow down the pace here.
Trump fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves prevents a body shot from Trump.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Trump stalling the fight.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Trump avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump can't get the takedown.
A short uppercut from Trump.
Graves blocks a body shot from Trump. #TD#
Trump pulls Graves into guard.
Graves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Trump has a closed guard, preventing Graves from standing up. #T1##SUB#
Trump looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Graves is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Graves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trump has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Graves has managed to get both his arms back between Trump's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Trump 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 tries to stand but Trump is controlling from the bottom.
Graves stays in close to Trump's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Trump had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graves defends it easily.
Trump seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Graves avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Graves has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Trump is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Trump 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.
Trump is trying to control the position but Graves postures up. #SUB#
Graves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trump has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Graves has managed to get both his arms back between Trump's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trump is working an open guard so Graves takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trump.
Trump blocks a body shot from Graves.
Graves misses with some punches. #T3##BC#
Trump breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Trump drives through and clinches with Graves against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trump.
Trump blocks an uppercut.
Trump prevents a body shot from Graves.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Trump backwards. #BC#
Trump escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trump swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Trump lands with a straight right. Graves didn't see that one coming.
Graves jabs Trump right on the nose. Trump blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like Donald Trump has been cut.
Trump uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Graves has time to react.#TD#
Trump shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trump tries to pass the half guard into mount. Graves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Graves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Graves gets back to full guard.
Graves managing to control the position.
Trump looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trump dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donald Trump's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Trump jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Graves now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Trump has taken the fight to the clinch.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trump's elbow.
Trump looking to stall.
Graves digs a right hand into Trump's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trump's gas tank.
Graves gets through Trump's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Trump throws a head punch that misses.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Graves presses Trump against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Trump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trump swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trump gets through Graves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Graves pushes Trump back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trump wants a takedown.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trump has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Graves is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Trump stalling in the clinch but Graves improves position.
A nice left hand lands by Trump.
Trump lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Trump avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Graves breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Graves.
Graves connects with a jab.
Trump swings away with a body shot that misses
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Graves has managed to clinch. #T2#
Graves works on Trump's body with a couple of short punches.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but Trump blocks with his arms.
Trump tries to pull guard but Graves forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves tries to land knees in the clinch but Trump avoids the damage to the body.
Nick Graves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trump can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Trump fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Trump makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trump has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Graves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trump tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Graves just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Graves. #T3#
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.
Trump has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Trump blocks a body shot from Graves.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.
Trump lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Trump avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves prevents a body shot from Trump.
Trump fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves prevents a body shot from Trump.
A short left from Graves.
Graves misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trump.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Trump blocks a body shot from Graves.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trump. #BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trump doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Graves counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Trump is rocked!#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves cracks Trump with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Graves!
After winning the bout, Nick Graves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFC 280 Bapp vs Po
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Graves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Serronen.
Serronen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Serronen scores with a body shot.
Graves misses with a body shot
and Serronen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab from Serronen.
Serronen slips a straight right by Graves.
Serronen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Serronen misses with a body shot
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Serronen scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Serronen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Serronen.
Serronen throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serronen misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Graves misses the target.#T1#
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serronen.
Serronen looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Graves moves into the clinch successfully.
Serronen can't break the clinch.
Graves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Serronen's efforts to push away.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Graves throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Serronen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graves throws a jab but it's blocked by Serronen.
Serronen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Serronen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Graves connects with a body shot.
Graves swinging wildly here. #T2#
Serronen misses with a body punch
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Serronen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Serronen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Graves misses with a hook. Serronen ducked under it nicely.
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Serronen slips the punch.
Serronen misses with a hook
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Graves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Serronen counter with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Serronen.
Serronen misses with a looping right.
Serronen misses with a body shot
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves feints a jab promting Serronen to slip. Graves then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Serronen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#KD#
Graves cracks Serronen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Serronen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Graves finish him? #ROC#Serronen is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serronen drops his hands momentarily. Graves doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Serronen staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Serronen doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Graves!
A relieved looking Nick Graves thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PFC 275 Poli vs Graves
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
A head kick from Poli lands but Graves takes it in his stride.
Graves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Graves throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.
Poli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Poli!
Poli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Poli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Graves cracks Poli with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Roli Poli has been cut.
Graves misses with a straight right.
Graves blocks a head kick by Poli.
Graves looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Decent striking displayed by Poli there.
Graves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Poli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Graves lands a body shot.
Poli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves walks into a left hand. #T1#
Poli throws a good cross that connects.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.
Graves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli with a jab.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Poli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Poli slips a straight right by Graves.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Poli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Poli scores with a push kick.
Poli keeps the fight on the outside.
Graves wants to clinch up but Poli keeps it at a distance.
Graves takes a swing at Poli's ribcage but misses.
Poli misses with a straight left.
Graves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Graves throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
A jab from Poli finds it's way through Graves's defenses.
Graves avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Poli scores with a nice right hand.
Poli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Graves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Poli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Poli feints and then cracks Graves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Graves down.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Graves blocks a head kick by Poli.
Graves scores with a body shot.
Poli scores with a one two! Graves had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Poli throws a chopping leg kick but Graves manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Poli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Poli.
Poli fakes the leg kick and cracks Graves in the body.
Poli connects with the punch.
Poli misses with a low kick.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Graves finds it's target.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Poli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Graves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Graves wants to clinch.
Graves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Graves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Poli lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T4#
Poli cracks Graves with a good jab.
Graves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Graves's hands.
Graves walks into a stiff left hand from Poli.
A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target.
Poli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Poli tries to clinch but Graves is having none of it.
Graves is looking for the big counter here.
A cross from Poli lands.
Poli lands with a nice body punch.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Poli with a nice cross.
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poli. Poli obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli lands with a cross. #CL2#
Graves clinches. #BC#
Poli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graves misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roli Poli's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Graves fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poli checks it well.
Poli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Poli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Poli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Graves doesn't seem bothered though.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Poli throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Poli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Graves.
Poli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Graves. That did some damage!
Poli connects with a solid leg kick.
Poli throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Graves's head.
Poli thows a leg kick but Graves checks it
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Graves closes the distance and pushes Poli back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves tries to work over Poli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Poli.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Graves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Poli or not.
Poli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves misses with a knee strike.
Poli can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Graves blocks a body shot from Poli.
Graves tries to work over Poli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Poli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Poli lands.
Graves blocks a head kick by Poli.
Graves tries to clinch but Poli is having none of it.
Poli throws out a leg kick but Graves moves out of range and Poli only half commits.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Poli looks to land a combination but Graves avoids it well.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Poli throws a right hand that misses
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
Poli throws a leg kick which misses Graves's front leg but catches the back leg as Graves tries to avoid it.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Graves.#T2#
Poli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Poli avoids the body shot from Graves.
It appears Poli was looking to counter with a kick there.
Graves slips under a jab.
Graves throws a hook to the side of Poli's head but Poli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poli misses with a hook
and Graves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Graves darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Graves clinches up with Poli and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Poli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roli Poli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poli throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Poli missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graves looks to land a right hand but Poli moved out of range.
Poli scores with a punch to the head.
Graves defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Graves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poli with a nice cross.
Poli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Poli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Graves throws a body punch but Poli moves out of range.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli lands with a kick to the ribs.
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poli lands a glancing blow to the side of Graves's head.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Poli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves avoids the head kick by Poli.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.#T4##CL2#
Graves clinches with his opponent.
Poli lands with a light punch inside.
Poli lands a left hand.
Graves misses with some punches.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
Poli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Poli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Poli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
Poli can't break the clinch. #BC#
Poli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Graves has time to react.
Poli tries to clinch up.
Poli clobbers Graves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poli throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Poli.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roli Poli's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Poli misses with a body shot
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Roli Poli is winning the standup battle so far.
Poli throws a head kick but Graves moves out of range.
Graves has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Graves thuds a left hand into Poli's body.
Graves lands with an overhand left.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decent striking displayed by Poli there.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poli throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Poli moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Poli slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Poli.
Poli clobbers Graves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Poli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli walks into a left hand. #ROC2#Poli is rocked!
Poli throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.#CL2#
Graves moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Graves.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poli blocks a body shot from Graves.
Poli tries to break the clinch but Graves is controlling the position.
Poli tries to circle away but Graves has him pinned against the cage.
Poli lands with a left to the head.
Poli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Poli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves lands a nice knee to the body.
Graves lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Poli connects with a leg kick.
Graves slips a straight right by Poli.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Poli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poli throws a right and a left that Graves avoids nicely.
Poli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice cross by Graves.
Graves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Graves lands a big right hand that sends Poli crashing to the mat! Graves stays standing though and waves Poli back to his feet!
Oh Poli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Poli seems to have got his legs back now.
Poli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Graves blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Poli gets tackled into the cage by Graves. Graves maintains the clinch.
Poli takes a shot to the head.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Poli blocks a body shot from Graves.
Graves prevents Poli from breaking the clinch.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
Poli can't break the clinch.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves works on Poli's body with a couple of short punches.
Graves gets through Poli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
Graves scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Nick Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
Graves lands a right hand.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Graves.
Nick Graves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Poli controls his hands.
Poli is looking to break free of the clinch but Graves has double underhooks.
Poli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
Graves digs a right hand underneath Poli's ribcage. Poli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Poli is trying to push Graves away but Graves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Graves lands a left hand.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Graves obliges.
A short right from Graves.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A hook to the body from Graves.
Poli takes a shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Graves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Poli 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roli Poli!
Our winner, Roli Poli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PFC 271 Graves vs Duranto
Date: Jun 06, 2021

#R1#
Duranto with a nice calf kick.
Graves scores with a crisp jab that stopped Duranto in his tracks.
Duranto slips under a jab.
Duranto feints a counter leg kick.
Graves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Graves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Duranto counters with a stiff right hand.
Duranto tries a head kick but it misses.
Graves tries to clinch but Duranto is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws a body punch but Duranto moves out of range.
Graves misses with a lunging right hand
and Duranto counters with a thumping low kick.
Graves tries to clinch up.#T1#
Graves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duranto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Graves lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Duranto slips a jab from Graves.
Duranto throws a big counter head kick but Graves avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Graves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Duranto controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Duranto has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Duranto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Graves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duranto, pushing him back against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Duranto breaks from the clinch.
Graves misses with a body punch
letting Duranto counter with a right hand.
A cross from Graves lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duranto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duranto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Graves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duranto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Graves misses with a right hand
and Duranto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duranto throws out a leg kick but Graves moves out of range and Duranto only half commits.
Duranto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Duranto avoids the body shot from Graves.
Duranto lands with a right hand.
Duranto blocks a jab.
Duranto keeps the fight on the outside.
Nick Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Duranto is just out of range.
Duranto throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.
Graves misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Duranto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Graves! Duranto lets Graves back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Graves is rocked!
A big right from Graves misses.
Oh Graves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duranto throws a sloppy head kick and Graves moves out of range easily. #CL#
Graves drives through and clinches with Duranto against the cage.
Graves seems to have got his legs back now.
Duranto lands with a light punch inside.
Duranto lands with a short shot to the head. #T4##BC2#
Duranto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duranto misses with a head kick.
Duranto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Graves.
It seemed like Duranto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graves doesn't manage to clinch there - Duranto circles away.
Duranto feints a counter leg kick.
Duranto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Graves takes a swing at Duranto's ribcage but misses.
Duranto throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Duranto ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Duranto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd cheers as Graves lands an impressive looking overhand right. Duranto doesn't seem phased though.
Graves doesn't manage to clinch there - Duranto circles away.
Duranto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roberto Duranto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Graves misses with a body shot.
Duranto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roberto Duranto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duranto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Graves misses with a straight right.
A big right from Graves misses.
Duranto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Duranto breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch but Duranto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duranto feints a counter leg kick.
Duranto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
Graves lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duranto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Duranto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Duranto throws a sloppy head kick
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Graves misses with a two punch combination.
Graves backing away here, and Duranto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Graves misses with a left hand
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duranto blocks a jab.
Duranto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Graves moves to clinch but Duranto breaks away
enabling Duranto to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Graves lands with an overhand left.
Duranto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Duranto does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves checks a leg kick.
A big right from Graves misses.
Duranto tries a quick counter leg kick but Graves is wise to it.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDuranto.
Graves throws the left hand but Duranto avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Duranto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Graves misses with a body punch
and Duranto counters with a leg kick.
Graves swings widly with a right hand
and Duranto counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duranto throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.
Graves lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Graves.
Graves is looking to clinch.
Duranto wants to slow Graves down by chopping away at his legs.
Graves misses with a double jab
and Duranto counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Duranto misses with a wild body shot.
Duranto swats away the attempt to clinch by Graves.
Duranto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Graves misses with an uppercut
and Duranto counters with a straight right hand.
Duranto feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Graves collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Roberto Duranto!
Roberto Duranto is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Roberto Duranto 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.

Event: PFC 266 Poli vs Graves
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
Poli tests Graves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot lands for Poli.
Graves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Poli lands a nice hook to Graves's body. Graves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab lands there for Graves.
Poli walks into a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Roli Poli has been cut.
Graves throws a lazy uppercut
and Poli counters with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Poli throws a head kick that misses
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Poli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
Poli throws a nice head kick!
Poli blocks a jab.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Graves. #T1#
Poli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Graves's head backwards.#CL2#
Graves darts in and clinches Poli up against the cage.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Poli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poli connects with a body shot that sends Graves's belly button to the back.
Graves misses with a looping left.
Poli scores with a jab. Graves acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Graves takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Graves misses with a wild combination.
Poli lunges at Graves with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Graves's hand.
Poli is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Poli with a nice calf kick.
Poli cracks Graves with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Poli tries to keep at a distance but Graves has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poli.
Graves tries a body shot but Poli blocks it. #BC#
Poli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graves throws a body punch but Poli moves out of range.
A big right from Graves misses.
Poli throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Graves's head.
Poli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Graves is able to avoid easily.
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Poli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Graves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Graves walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Graves clinches up with Poli and pushes him back against the cage.#T3##BC#
Poli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poli.
Poli has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Poli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Poli is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Poli throws a chopping leg kick but Graves manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Poli misses with a shot to the body
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Graves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Poli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poli misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli thumps Graves with a low kick.#T4#
Graves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Graves moves in looking to clinch but Poli pushes him off.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poli lands a lovely overhand right.
Roli Poli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Graves misses.
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
Graves avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Graves lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Poli. Graves shrugs it off though.
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roli Poli'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.#R2#
Graves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Poli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Graves takes the fight into the clinch.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Poli breaks the clinch.
Graves throws a body punch but Poli moves out of range.
Graves throws a jab when Poli was well out of range.
Roli Poli is winning the standup battle so far.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
Poli thuds a left hand into Graves's body.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves with a nice cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Poli.
Graves has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poli throws a sloppy head kick and Graves moves out of range easily. #T1#
Poli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli slips a jab from Graves.
Poli catches Graves with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Poli throws a head kick but Graves moves out of range.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
Graves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Poli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
Poli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Poli slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Poli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves throws a body punch but Poli moves out of range.
Graves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Poli cracks a nice hook into Graves's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Poli slips a straight right by Graves.
Graves on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Graves - just one landing. #CUT2#Roli Poli's cut is getting worse.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Poli throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Graves throws a body punch but Poli moves out of range.
Poli lands with a right hand.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Poli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Graves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Graves has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Poli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poli lands a really nice looking cross but Graves seems unphased.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Graves cracks a nice hook into Poli's ribs.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Poli.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Poli throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
Graves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Graves.
Poli throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Poli throws a series of punches but Graves avoids them all with ease.
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Graves throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Poli lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Graves doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Graves scores with a sloppy right hand. Poli should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roli Poli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Poli tries to keep at a distance but Graves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Poli blocks a body shot from Graves.
Poli is leaning against Graves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Poli is trying to break free.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Poli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Poli manages to break the clinch.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Poli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graves looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Graves swings for the body but Poli moves out of range.
It looked like Poli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Poli misses.
Graves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Graves misses with a lunging right hand
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Poli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Graves is looking to clinch.
Graves scores with a nice right hand.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Poli scores with a nice strike.
Poli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Graves tries to clinch but Poli moves out of range.
Poli blocks a jab.
Graves throws a nice looking combination but Poli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poli dips to his left and cracks Graves with an uppercut!
Poli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poli tests Graves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves misses the jab.#T2#
Good leg kick by Poli.
Poli misses with a hook
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Poli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Poli slips under a jab from Graves.
Poli needs to keep his hands up - Graves had a free shot at his head there.
Graves throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Poli scores with a jab to the head. #KD2#
Graves drops Poli with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Poli looks back up at him and smiles so Graves waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Poli is rocked!
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh Poli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Poli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Poli misses with a shot to the body
and Graves counters with a big right hand! Oh Poli is in trouble here! Graves follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Nick Graves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 260 Poli vs Serronen
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
Graves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch combination from Graves misses.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Duranto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duranto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duranto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves takes a swing at Duranto's ribcage but misses.
Duranto throws a jab but it's blocked by Graves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duranto throws a sloppy head kick and Graves moves out of range easily.
Graves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice leg kick from Duranto, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves misses with a straight left.
We've been informed that Duranto has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Duranto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Graves.
Duranto throws a sloppy head kick
and Duranto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duranto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duranto.
Graves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves connects with a body shot that sends Duranto's belly button to the back.
Duranto swings widly with a right hand
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Duranto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch but Duranto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Graves scores with a jab to the body.
Duranto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves lands a lovely overhand right.
Graves has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duranto.
Graves throws a body punch but Duranto moves out of range.
Graves connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Roberto Duranto has been cut.
Duranto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Graves.#CL#
Graves clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves tries to work over Duranto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves is working Duranto over against the cage.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Duranto throws a head punch that misses.
Duranto swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves has Duranto pressed against the cage, preventing Duranto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Duranto lands a right hand.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duranto backwards.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duranto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves tries a body shot but Duranto blocks it.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duranto lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Duranto.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duranto.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Duranto fails to land.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Duranto working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Duranto throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Duranto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duranto scores with a hook.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duranto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Duranto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Duranto cracks Graves with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duranto. #CL#
Graves pushes Duranto up against the cage in a clinch.
Duranto is trying to break free.
Duranto avoiding damage as Graves throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Duranto breaks the clinch.
Duranto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Duranto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duranto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duranto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Graves missing with a left hand there. Duranto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Duranto throws a sloppy head kick and Graves moves out of range easily.
Graves is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Duranto circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Duranto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duranto moves out of range of the strikes.
Duranto lunges at Graves with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Graves's hand.
Duranto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duranto throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Graves stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Duranto misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Graves was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Duranto.
Duranto lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Duranto sizes up Graves with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duranto can do to turn this around?
Duranto swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Graves throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duranto on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves misses with a hook
and Duranto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Graves lands with a good body shot.
Graves lands with a hook. Duranto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Duranto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Graves's sensitive parts. #KD#
Graves lands a big right hand that sends Duranto crashing to the mat! Graves stays standing though and waves Duranto back to his feet!#ROC#Duranto is rocked!
Duranto misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a huge left! Duranto is in big trouble! He's backing up but Graves isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Duranto from any more damage. A dominating finish by Graves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 254 Williams vs Sitsongrit
Date: Mar 21, 2021

#R1#
Graves wants to clinch.
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krison counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Graves tries to move into range but Krison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Graves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Krison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Graves's head.
Krison throws a nice outside leg kick.
Graves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Graves catches Krison right on the button with a cross.
Krison dips to his left and cracks Graves with an uppercut!
Krison has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Krison lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Graves slips under a jab.
Graves jabs Krison to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Graves checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Graves clinches.
Krison struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Krison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Graves lands a right hand.
Krison lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
A left hand lands to the body for Graves.
Krison looks winded!
Graves works on Krison's body with a couple of short punches.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krison prevents a body shot from Graves.
Good body shot from Graves.
Graves lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves digs a right hand underneath Krison's ribcage. Krison let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Nice body punch from Graves.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Krison avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Krison's head.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Krison misses with a punch to the body.
Krison working aggressively here.
A short left from Graves.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Krison backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Graves.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Krison controls the action.
Good body shot from Graves.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Krison backwards.
Graves missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krison prevents a body shot from Graves.
Graves lands a body shot.
Graves lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Graves landing knees to the body.
Graves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krison or not.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Krison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Krison is rocked!
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krison's elbow.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Krison is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krison tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krison seems to have recovered his senses.
Krison misses with some punches.
Graves gets through Krison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Graves.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Krison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves pushes Krison back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves. #T4#
Krison misses with the head strike.
Graves digs a right hand into Krison's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krison's gas tank.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Krison avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Krison backwards.
Krison is trying to break free.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Krison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Graves.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves has Krison tight in a Thai clinch... and there's a huge knee which drops Krison to the floor. He's out cold!! I hope he's still got all his teeth!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Nick Graves!
A relieved looking Nick Graves thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PFC 251 Monkey vs Poli
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Graves.
Steve thuds a left hand into Graves's body.
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Graves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Graves takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Graves takes the fight into the clinch.
Graves is leaning against Steve and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Graves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steve avoids it.
Graves is stalling here.
A short right from Steve.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Graves is leaning against Steve and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Graves.
Graves misses with some punches.
I was talking to Graves's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Graves seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Steve can turn it around.
A hook to the body from Graves.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Graves prevents a body shot from Steve.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Steve blocks a body shot from Graves.
Graves misses with a knee strike.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Graves tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands. #T2#
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve misses with some punches.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves lands a left hand.
Graves landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Steve looks winded!
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves scores with a hook to the body.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Steve working aggressively here.
Graves gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Graves lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Steve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Graves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Graves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Steve.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Graves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steve.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Steve's head.
Steve blocks a body shot from Graves.
Graves lands a right hand.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Graves 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#
Graves avoids the body shot from Steve.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Graves gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Steve's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Graves landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve is breathing heavily.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Graves lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Steve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Graves pushes Steve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Graves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steve on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Steve 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.
Graves trying to control the position but instead, Steve has worked for underhooks and has pushed Graves into the cage.
Graves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steve is defending well for now.
Graves lands a good knee to the midsection. Steve won't want to take too many of those.
Graves taking a breather.
A short right from Graves.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Graves digs a right hand underneath Steve's ribcage. Steve let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Graves landing knees to the body.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graves pushes Steve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Graves.
A short right from Graves. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
A short right from Graves.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steve as Graves tries to tie him up.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steve backwards. #ROC#Steve is rocked!
Steve prevents a body shot from Graves.
Graves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Steve takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Graves lands a body punch.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Steve is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steve backwards. #T3#
Graves tries a knee to the head but Steve blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steve just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graves's brow.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve prevents a body shot from Graves.
Steve seems to have recovered his senses.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steve blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Graves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steve or not.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but Steve blocks with his arms.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Graves. #T4#
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steve has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nick Graves has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves has Steve pressed against the cage.
Steve takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves crunches a lovely knee into Steve's ribcage.
Graves slowing the pace effectively.
Graves is struggling to control the position.
Steve being controlled against the cage.
Graves gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Graves dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Steve misses with a hook
and Graves counters with a huge left! Steve is in big trouble! He's backing up but Graves isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Steve from any more damage. A dominating finish by Graves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Graves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFC 246 Poli vs Graves
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Poli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graves defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Poli with a jab.
Graves moves in looking to clinch but Poli pushes him off.
Poli lands with a good body shot.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Graves moves away from the strike by Poli.
Poli throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Poli. Beautiful body shot.
Poli misses with a hook.
Poli throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli lands a nice hook to Graves's body. Graves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Poli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Poli throws a shot to the body.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Graves defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Poli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Poli misses with a series of wild punches.
Poli throws an off balance right hand
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Roli Poli has been cut.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.
Graves throws a big counter combination but Poli scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Graves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Poli.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Graves misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Graves checks a leg kick nicely.
Graves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Graves looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Roli Poli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Graves misses.
Poli throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Poli.
Poli dips to his left and cracks Graves with an uppercut!
Poli misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poli scores with a body shot.
Poli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Poli misses.
Graves is looking to clinch.
Poli throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves lands a glancing blow to the side of Poli's head.
Poli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Poli misses with a hook
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Poli misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Poli defending well as Graves loads up on a big left hand.
Poli lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Poli lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Poli throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graves takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Poli misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Poli lands a glancing blow to the side of Graves's head.
Poli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Poli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Poli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poli lands with a shot to the body.
Poli swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Poli as he connects with a hook.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roli Poli'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.#R2#
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Graves might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Poli.
Poli stalks Graves and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Graves's face. Graves staggers backwards, shaken.
Graves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Poli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Poli lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
Poli tries to keep at a distance but Graves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Graves tries to land knees in the clinch but Poli avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Graves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Graves working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graves works on Poli's body with a couple of short punches.
Poli is breathing heavily.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Poli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Graves.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Poli blocks an uppercut.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Graves scores with a hook to the body.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves blocking some punches.
Poli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poli swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Graves.
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Graves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Poli is defending well for now.
Poli has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Graves seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Poli can turn it around.
Poli throws a head punch that misses.
Graves is trying to stall.
Graves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Poli. #T2#
Graves misses with some punches.
A short left from Poli.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poli's elbow.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Poli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graves scores a nice knee to the body.
Poli throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Poli takes a shot to the head.
Poli misses with some punches.
Poli letting Graves take a breather here.
Poli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nick Graves has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Poli's head.
Poli blocks a body shot from Graves.
Poli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poli's elbow.
Graves looking to throw knees to the head but Poli is blocking nicely.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Poli has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Poli wants to break the clinch but can't.
Graves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Poli.
Poli scores with a hook to the body.
Graves tries a knee to the head but Poli blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Poli fails to land.
Poli misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Graves.
A frustrated look appears on Poli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Poli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Poli blocks an uppercut.
Poli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Poli scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves is struggling to control the position.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Poli.
Poli is trying to break the clinch but Graves has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Poli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Graves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Graves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Poli misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Poli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
Poli misses with a left hand
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Poli throws out a powerful jab.
Graves takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Poli lands with an uppercut that bounces Graves off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roli Poli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roli Poli's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Poli throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poli misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Graves misses the target.
Poli misses with a shot to the body
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
It looked like Graves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Graves with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Poli to score with a decent uppercut.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graves misses with a straight left.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Graves takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Poli moves away and avoids it.
Poli avoids the body shot from Graves. #CL#
Graves moves into range and clinches up with Poli.
Poli is trying to push Graves away but Graves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Poli. #T1#
Poli has had enough of the clinch but Graves keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Poli breaks the clinch.
Roli Poli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Poli.
Poli works the jab nicely.
Poli swings widly with a right hand
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A shot to the liver by Poli. Beautiful body shot.
Poli swings widly with a right hand
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Poli.
Poli misses the jab.
Poli misses with a leg kick.
Poli misses with a few strikes there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Poli. #T2#
Graves takes a swing at Poli's ribcage but misses.
Poli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Poli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Graves doesn't manage to clinch there - Poli circles away.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Poli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Poli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Poli manages to avoid it.
Graves looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Graves needs to keep his hands up - Poli had a free shot at his head there.
Graves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Graves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Poli finds it's way round the side to connect with Graves's head. #T3#
Poli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Graves in his tracks.
Graves misses with a straight left.
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poli. Poli obviously looking to wear him down.
Graves tries to clinch there but Poli circles away.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Poli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Graves with a body shot.
Graves throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poli counters with a nice low kick that buckles Graves's knee momentarily.
Poli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Graves under the eye.
Poli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Poli scores with a nice head shot.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Graves momentarily.
Graves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Poli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Poli's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Poli duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Graves in his tracks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Poli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Graves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Graves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Graves presses Poli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Graves tries a body shot but Poli blocks it.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Graves is leaning against Poli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Graves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roli Poli's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Graves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poli lands a body shot.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Graves staying out of range there.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Poli throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
Graves seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poli.
Graves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poli. Poli obviously looking to wear him down.
Graves slips under a jab.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Graves throws a nice looking combination but Poli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Graves attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Poli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Poli throws a combination. Graves tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Graves tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Graves misses with a body kick.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Graves staying out of range there.
Poli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Poli walks into a jab.#T2#
Graves blocks a jab.
It looked like Graves was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Poli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Poli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Poli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Graves's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poli misses the jab.
Poli connects with a crisp jab.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli throws a head kick that Graves semi-blocks.
Graves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graves walks into a jab.
Graves wants to clinch.#T3#
Graves looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Graves's jab looks to have found its range, popping Poli under the eye.
Poli tries to bum rush Graves with a series of wild strikes but Graves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Poli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Graves counters with a series of strikes. Poli will be more careful next time no doubt.
Poli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.
Poli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Graves throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves slips a jab and a cross from Poli.
Graves is looking to clinch but Poli is avoiding it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Graves.
A short right from Poli.
Poli is trying to break the clinch but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Poli scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Poli. #BC2#
Poli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Roli Poli's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
A swing and a miss from Poli.
Poli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Graves has time to react.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Poli throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.
Poli misses with a hook.
Poli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Poli delivers a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli throws a right hand that misses
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Graves tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Poli lands a nice looking body shot.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poli misses the body punch
and Graves counters with a right hand to the body.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Poli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Poli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Poli swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Graves has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Poli.
Poli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Poli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Poli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Graves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Poli throws a nice head kick!
Poli throws a right and a left that Graves avoids nicely.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.#T3#
Graves avoids the body shot from Poli.
Poli throws a shot to the body.
Poli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Poli throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.
Poli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Graves jabs Poli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Graves closes the distance looking to clinch
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Graves. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Graves.
Poli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nick Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Poli scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poli blocks a jab.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Poli. That's going to slow Graves down.
A big right from Poli misses.
Poli scores with a jab to the head.
Graves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Poli's head backwards.
Nice uppercut lands for Poli. That snapped Graves's head back.
Poli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roli Poli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Poli 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:50
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roli Poli! Roli Poli retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Roli Poli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFC 235 Duranto vs Graves
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1#
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves tries to clinch but Duranto is having none of it.
Duranto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Graves misses with a combination
letting Duranto counter with a right hand.
Duranto misses with a straight left.
Duranto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duranto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Graves counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Duranto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves tries to clinch up.
Duranto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duranto.
A low kick lands for Duranto.
Graves blocks a head kick by Duranto. #T1#
Graves avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Graves throws a predictable looking body shot
and Duranto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duranto throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Duranto thinking.
Duranto with a hook.
Nice jab there from Duranto.
Duranto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Graves lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A combination from Duranto does no damage.
That kick from Duranto tenderised Graves's leg. Graves is trying to keep his angry face on.
Duranto dips to his left and cracks Graves with an uppercut!
Duranto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Duranto.#T2##CL2#
Graves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Duranto avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Duranto.
Duranto misses with a body punch.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Graves gets through Duranto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Graves trying to land knees to the body.
Duranto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Duranto gets through Graves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duranto's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duranto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Graves.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto stalling.
Duranto taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duranto taking a breather.
Duranto swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duranto.
A short right from Graves.
Duranto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
A body shot lands from Graves.
Duranto stalling in the clinch but Graves improves position.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Duranto backwards.
Duranto is trying to break the clinch but Graves is controlling him.
Duranto throws a head punch that misses.
Duranto wants to stall.
Duranto wants to stall.
Duranto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Duranto. #T4#
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves tries to land knees in the clinch but Duranto avoids the damage to the body.
Duranto is trying to maintain a safe position but Graves gets an underhook and turns Duranto into the cage.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duranto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duranto wants to stall.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duranto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duranto is trying to break the clinch but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
Duranto lands with a left to the head.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duranto scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duranto is looking to control Graves's arms but Graves gets an underhook and turns him. Now Duranto has his back to the cage.
Duranto effectively controlling the action here.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duranto prevents a body shot from Graves.
Duranto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick 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#
Duranto swats away the attempt to clinch by Graves.
Graves tries to clinch there but Duranto circles away.
Graves throws a hook to the side of Duranto's head but Duranto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duranto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Duranto lands with a straight right. Graves didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Duranto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Graves doesn't seem phased though.
Graves throws a hook but Duranto blocks it.
Duranto with the inside leg kick.
Roberto Duranto 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.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duranto was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Duranto lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Duranto tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Graves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duranto misses with a combination
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Graves has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duranto.
Duranto misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Duranto slips the punch.
Graves slips a jab from Duranto.
Duranto misses with a combination
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
Graves misses with an uppercut. Duranto saw that one coming.
Duranto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duranto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Graves, as that shot connected. #T2#
Graves scores with a sloppy right hand. Duranto should have avoided that one.
Duranto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duranto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Graves's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Duranto misses #KD2#
and Graves counters with a nice right hand that sends Duranto toppling to the canvas! Duranto scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Graves finish him?!#ROC2#Duranto is rocked!
A combination from Duranto does no damage.
Graves misses with a hook
and Duranto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duranto.
Duranto looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Duranto misses the body punch
and Duranto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graves scores with a sloppy right hand. Duranto should have avoided that one.
Oh Duranto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Duranto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Duranto seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
A jab from Duranto does it's job there.
Duranto misses with a double jab.
Donk. Graves catches Duranto right on the button with a cross.
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nick Graves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Duranto.
Duranto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Graves under the eye.
Duranto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Graves's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Graves lands a nice looking body shot.
Duranto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duranto moves away.
Duranto is looking for a counter combo.
Graves lands a lovely overhand right.
Duranto throws a head kick that misses
and Graves counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Duranto throws a right hand that misses
and Duranto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duranto slips a jab from Graves.
Graves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Duranto throws a leg kick
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut. #KD2#
Graves lands a big right hand that sends Duranto crashing to the mat! Graves stays standing though and waves Duranto back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duranto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duranto lands a nice looking body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Graves 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Duranto.#KD2#
Graves feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Duranto sprawling to the canvas! Duranto rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Graves finish him?!
Duranto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duranto throws a sloppy head kick
and Graves counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Graves!
A victorious Nick Graves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Roberto Duranto was interviewed post fight and said 'Hated by the judges but loved by the fans. '.

Event: PFC 230 Fett vs Graves
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Fett throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Graves counters with a nice right hand that sends Fett toppling to the canvas! Fett scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Graves finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Settakian Fett has been cut.
Graves throws an off balance right hand
and Fett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fett throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Graves lands a big right hand that sends Fett crashing to the mat! Graves stays standing though and waves Fett back to his feet!#ROC2#Fett is rocked!
Fett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oh Fett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fett seems to have got his legs back now.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fett throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Graves counters with a nice right hand that sends Fett toppling to the canvas! Fett scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Graves finish him?!
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fett.
Graves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Graves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Graves has closed the distance and engaged Fett in a clinch.
Fett tries to pull guard but Graves forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Fett takes a shot to the head.
Graves prevents a body shot from Fett.
Fett blocks a body shot from Graves.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Fett blocks an uppercut.
Fett presses Graves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Fett.
Fett lands a shoulder strike.
Fett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fett digs a right hand into Graves's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Graves's gas tank.
Fett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves tries a body shot but Fett blocks it.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Graves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Fett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fett.
Fett throws a leg kick
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fett throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Graves counters with a nice right hand that sends Fett toppling to the canvas! Fett scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Graves finish him?!
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Fett.
Graves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Graves throws a hook but Fett blocks it.
Fett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Graves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fett scores with a shot to the body.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Fett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fett.
Fett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Graves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Graves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fett.
Fett walks into a left hand.
Fett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Graves takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Fett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fett lands a nice looking kick to the body. Graves takes a step back to recover.
Graves moves away from the strike by Fett.
As Fett backs off Graves throws a huge counter combo but Fett manages to avoid it all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Graves cracks Fett with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fett looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Graves finish him?
Graves moves in close and cracks Fett with a massive right hand! Fett, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Graves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 224 Monkey vs Gravas
Date: Nov 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Graves lands an impressive looking overhand right. Trudeau doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Yves Trudeau has been cut.
Trudeau slips a jab from Graves.
Good standup being displayed there by Trudeau as he connects with a hook.
Trudeau throws a good cross that connects.
Trudeau throws a right hand that misses
and Trudeau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trudeau misses with a straight left.
Graves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Graves using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Trudeau breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves tests Trudeau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Graves is looking to clinch.
Trudeau has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Graves.#CL#
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
Trudeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Trudeau's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Trudeau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trudeau misses with some punches.
Graves has Trudeau pressed against the cage, preventing Trudeau from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Trudeau's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Trudeau blocks a body shot from Graves.
Trudeau lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trudeau.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Graves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Graves lands with a left to the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Trudeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Trudeau misses the target.
Trudeau misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Yves Trudeau's cut even more.
Graves misses with an uppercut.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Trudeau throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves closes the distance looking to clinch
and Trudeau counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Trudeau misses with a leg kick
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Graves scores with a jab.
Trudeau throws a leg kick #KD#
and Graves counters with a nice right hand that sends Trudeau toppling to the canvas! Trudeau scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Graves finish him?!#ROC#Trudeau is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Yves Trudeau's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL#
Graves moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Trudeau controls the action.
Trudeau wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
Graves scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves missing with knees to the body.
Graves trying to stall but Trudeau improves his position.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#Yves Trudeau's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Trudeau has had enough of the clinch but Graves keeps him there for the moment.
Graves digs a right hand into Trudeau's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trudeau's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trudeau.
Graves tries to work over Trudeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trudeau backwards.
Graves tries to work over Trudeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Trudeau manages to break the clinch.
Trudeau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Trudeau looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Trudeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Trudeau swinging wildly here.
Nice straight punches there by Graves. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Graves.
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target.
Graves throws out a powerful jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Yves Trudeau's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nick Graves!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Graves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFC 218 Graves vs Monkey
Date: Oct 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monkey throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Monkey looks to land a combination. Graves sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Graves blocks a head kick by Monkey.
Donk. Monkey catches Graves right on the button with a cross.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD2#
Monkey lands a big head kick that sends Graves tumbling to the mat! Monkey takes a step backwards and waves Graves back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Graves is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Graves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monkey, pushing him back against the cage.
Oh Graves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monkey scores with a shot to the side of Graves's head.
Monkey pushes Graves against the cage. Monkey is working some dirty boxing. Monkey pushes off with a quick right hook! Graves goes down! Graves tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Monkey moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demon Monkey!
Demon Monkey is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Demon Monkey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 213 Krison vs Graves
Date: Oct 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krison closes the distance but Graves moves to the side
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graves tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Krison lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been informed that Krison has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Krison scores with a push kick.
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Krison counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Graves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the body from Krison misses
and Graves counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Krison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Krison.
A little feinted left hand from Graves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krison throws a body shot but no joy.
Krison lands a nice looking body shot.
Krison lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Krison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Graves.#T1#
Krison lands a right hook to the body.
Krison wants to land a leg kick but Graves is out of range.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Krison is just out of range.
Graves throws a predictable looking body shot
and Krison counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Krison tenderised Graves's leg. Graves is trying to keep his angry face on.
Krison scores with a decent looking hook.
Krison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Graves doesn't seem bothered though.
Krison throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
Krison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Graves checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krison.
Krison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krison throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Graves lands a really nice looking cross but Krison seems unphased.
Krison scores with a crisp jab that stopped Graves in his tracks.
Krison connects with a body shot that sends Graves's belly button to the back.
Krison misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Krison.
Krison thumps Graves with a low kick.
Graves throws a jab when Krison was well out of range.
Graves throws out a loose jab but Krison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves cracks Krison with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Krison cracks a nice hook into Graves's ribs.
Graves has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Krison.
Graves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krison finds it's way round the side to connect with Graves's head. #T3#
Graves misses with a straight left.
Krison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Graves checks a leg kick nicely.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Krison manages to avoid it.
Krison throws a right hand that misses
and Graves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Krison throws a body kick that misses.
Graves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Krison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Graves scrambles back to his feet.
Krison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Graves misses.
Krison lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Graves swinging wildly here.
Krison scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Graves on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Herb Krison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Graves blocks the body kick.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Krison manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Krison.
Graves misses with a looping left.
A low kick lands for Krison.
Krison takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Graves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Krison.
Krison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Krison manages to avoid it.
Krison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Krison.
Graves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krison doesn't seem bothered though.
Krison lands a nice shot that snaps Graves's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Krison dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Graves misses with a two punch combination.
Krison throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Graves misses
and Krison counters with a nice kick to the body.
Graves moves out of range of the body kick from Krison.
Nice defenses there by Krison.
Krison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Graves with a body shot.
Nice shot by Krison.
Krison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Krison looks to land a body kick but Graves moved away.
Krison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Graves misses with a hook.
Krison is trying to counter with his kicks.
Graves throws the left hand but Krison avoids the punch easily.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krison moves away.#T1#
Krison misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Krison tenderised Graves's leg. Graves is trying to keep his angry face on.
Krison throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Krison misses with a looping right.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krison throws a leg kick but Graves sees it coming and moves out of range.
Krison misses with a kick to the body
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Herb Krison has been cut.
Graves swings for the body but Krison moves out of range.
Krison scores with a kick to the body.
Krison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Krison lands a front kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Graves. #T2#
Krison jabs Graves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krison thuds his shin into the meat of Graves's side.
An inside leg kick lands from Krison.
Graves on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Graves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Krison is out of range.
Krison thinks about the counter body kick.
Krison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Krison throws a leg kick which misses Graves's front leg but catches the back leg as Graves tries to avoid it.
Krison fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Graves checks it well.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Graves might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Krison throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Krison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Krison.#T3#
Krison throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Graves misses the target.
Krison throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
Krison moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Krison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krison was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Graves defending well as Krison loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Krison.
Graves throws a shot to the body.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Krison is out of range.
Graves scores with a jab to the jaw.
A cross from Krison lands.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krison moves away.#T4#
Krison throws a low kick but Graves avoids it.
It looked like Graves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krison lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Krison thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Graves.
Krison misses with a low kick. #KD#
Graves drops Krison with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Krison looks back up at him and smiles so Graves waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Herb Krison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graves tries to move into range but Krison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Graves feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krisons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Graves misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Krison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Herb Krison's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Graves defending well as Krison loads up on a big left hand.
Krison lands a leg kick that knocks Graves off balance momentarily.
Krison lands a nice hook to Graves's body. Graves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Krison.
Graves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Krison.
Krison slips under a jab.
Graves throws a hook but Krison avoids it easily.
Krison feints a counter leg kick.
Graves walks into a straight right hand from Krison.
Graves will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Krison misses with a hook.
It looked like Graves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves staying out of range there.
Krison with a nice cross.
Graves missing with a left hand there. Krison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graves sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Krison lands with a thumping leg kick.
Graves throws a predictable looking body shot
and Krison counters with a good low kick that Graves was not able to check.
Krison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Krison misses with a straight left.
Krison throws a lazy body kick
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krison throws a leg kick but Graves sees it coming and moves out of range.
Krison throws a low kick, looking for Graves's leg but Graves calmly moves out of range.
Krison misses with an uppercut
and Graves counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Krison throws a lazy body kick
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graves walks into a left hand.
Graves on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Krison throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Graves misses the target.
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Graves connects with a body shot that sends Krison's belly button to the back.
Krison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Krison.
Graves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Krison slips under a jab.
Krison looks for the body kick but Graves saw that one coming.
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Krison. Krison obviously looking to wear him down.
Krison scores with a jab to the head.
Krison with a hook.#T3#
Graves misses with a straight right.
Graves slips a straight right by Krison.
Krison scores with a jab to the head.
Krison gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Krison throws out a powerful jab.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krison was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Krison gets off balance looking for a body kick#KD#
and Graves counters with a crisp right hand that drops Krison! Graves lets Krison back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Krison is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves throws a lazy uppercut
and Krison counters with a nice uppercut.
Krison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krison lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Krison tests Graves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Graves on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Krison connects with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Krison.
Graves misses with a lunging right hand
and Krison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Krison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Krison.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Krison ducks down to avoid it.
Krison throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krison throws an off balance right hand
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krison lands a nice leg kick that just misses Graves's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Krison really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Herb Krison's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Graves swings for the body but Krison moves out of range.
Krison turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Krison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Krison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Graves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Krison throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Krison lands with an overhand left.
Graves smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison misses with a looping left.
Graves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Krison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Graves scrambles back to his feet.
Krison misses with a right hand #KD#
and Graves counters with a crisp right hand that drops Krison! Graves lets Krison back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Krison is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Graves misses.
Krison is trying to counter with his kicks.
Krison throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.#T1#
Krison throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves scores with a counter punch that sends Krison to the canvas! Graves smells blood - he's punishing Krison with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Krison has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Graves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ICS 54
Date: Sep 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barnett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buddy Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnett blocks a jab.#CL#
Barnett moves into the clinch.
Barnett is trying to pull guard but Graves turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch.
Barnett throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barnett.
Barnett connects with a single shot there.
Barnett tries to clinch there but Graves circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Graves misses.
We've been hearing reports that Barnett has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Barnett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Graves circles away from the clinch attempt
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Barnett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Barnett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves throws out a counter right but Barnett avoids it with no problem.
Barnett tries to clinch there but Graves circles away.
A little jabbing left from Graves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barnett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnett tries to clinch up but Graves circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnett moves in looking to clinch but Graves pushes him off.
Nick Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Barnett forces Graves back against the cage and clinches.
Barnett wants to take the fight to the mat but Graves manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Graves breaks from the clinch.
Barnett moves in looking to clinch but Graves pushes him off.#CL#
Barnett gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Graves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barnett tries to close the distance and clinch but Graves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Graves avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Barnett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves stuffs the takedown attempt from Barnett. Barnett gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Graves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barnett moves to clinch but Graves breaks away
and Barnett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnett wants to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Barnett shoots in and bounces Graves off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Graves uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T3#
Barnett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graves looks to land a right hand but Barnett moved out of range.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Barnett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnett darts in trying to clinch
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Barnett gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Graves manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Barnett keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnett wants to clinch up but Graves keeps it at a distance.
Graves misses with a looping right.
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Barnett throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Graves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Graves.
Graves scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barnett tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Barnett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barnett slips a jab and a cross from Graves.
Graves swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnett.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Graves looks to land a right hand but Barnett moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Graves dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barnett doesn't manage to clinch there - Graves circles away.
Graves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnett wants to clinch but Graves slips to the side
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Barnett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barnett misses with a takedown attempt
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Barnett is rocked!
Barnett tries to close the distance and clinch but Graves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oh Barnett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Graves momentarily.
Barnett tries to clinch
and Graves counters with a crisp right that sends Barnett to the canvas! Graves follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves is the new welterweight champion!
Nick Graves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ICS 51
Date: Aug 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves swings widly with a right hand
and Navarro counters with a nice body shot.
Graves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves misses with an uppercut
and Navarro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves blocks a jab.
Graves lands with a straight right. Navarro didn't see that one coming.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Navarro is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Graves misses.
Navarro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range.
Navarro throws a big counter head kick but Graves avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Graves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Graves scores with a jab. Navarro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Graves slips a jab from Navarro.
Graves scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Navarro counter with a right hand.
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Navarro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Graves thinking.
Navarro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Navarro throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Navarro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Navarro.
Graves misses with a shot to the body
and Navarro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Graves does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves throws the left hand but Navarro avoids the punch easily.
Navarro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range.
Navarro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Navarro tries a quick counter leg kick but Graves is wise to it.
Navarro misses with an uppercut.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Graves throws a combination. Navarro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Navarro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Navarro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Graves throws a right hand that Navarro ducks under and follows up with a left that Navarro also avoids with ease.
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Navarro slips the punch.
Navarro feints a counter leg kick.#T4#
Navarro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Graves throws the left hand but Navarro avoids the punch easily.
Navarro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves scores with the left hand. Navarro knows he should have avoided that one.
Navarro lands with a nice body punch.
Navarro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Navarro.
Navarro throws a fast counter high kick but Graves manages to duck under it in time.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Graves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Graves dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Graves misses with a wild combination.
Navarro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range.
A jab from Graves misses.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves looks to land a left hand but Navarro moved out of range nicely.
Navarro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves misses with a double jab.
Graves misses with a looping left.
Navarro wants to counter with a clinch but Graves pushes him away.#T1#
Graves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Navarro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Navarro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Graves has got the better of the exchanges.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Navarro tries to counter with a clinch but Graves shakes him off and moves away.
Nice body punch from Graves.
Graves misses the jab.
Graves swings widly with a right hand
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graves misses the jab.
Navarro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Navarro.
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Navarro moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Navarro lands a nice hook to Graves's body. Graves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Graves misses with a left hand
and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut.
Navarro throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Navarro throws an off balance right hand
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves misses with a two punch combination.
Navarro tries to counter with a clinch but Graves shakes him off and moves away.
Graves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Navarro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Graves backing away here, and Navarro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Graves swings widly with a right hand
and Navarro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Graves throws a combination that misses
and Navarro counters with a huge left! Graves is in big trouble! He's backing up but Navarro isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Graves from any more damage. A dominating finish by Navarro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gideon Navarro!
Gideon Navarro decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: ICS 46
Date: Jul 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noir takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Graves cracks Noir with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Noir throws a nice looking combination but Graves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Noir counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Noir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Graves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Noir shoots for a double leg takedown but Graves sprawls well. He's pushed Noir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Noir needs to keep his hands up - Graves had a free shot at his head there.
Graves looks to land a right hand but Noir moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Graves 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Noir shoots in and drives through. Graves sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Graves.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Graves.
Graves lands a really nice looking cross but Noir seems unphased.
Graves throws a lazy right hand but Noir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Noir tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves scores with a jab.
Noir takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Graves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Noir dives in and grabs Graves's left leg, looking for a takedown. Graves pushes down on Noir's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noir.
Noir swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#KD2#
Graves lands a big uppercut and Noir crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Noir looks OK. Graves waves Noir back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Graves lands a body shot.
Graves lands a nice shot that snaps Noir's head back. #KD2#
Graves lands a big uppercut and Noir crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Noir looks OK. Graves waves Noir back to his feet!#ROC2#Noir is rocked!
Noir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Graves counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Graves!
A very excited looking Nick Graves made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ICS 40
Date: Jun 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Murphy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Murphy with a nice calf kick.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Graves throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Murphy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Graves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Graves.
Graves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Graves misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a left to the body.
Murphy throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Graves scores with a shot to the body.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Graves moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Graves misses its target.
Murphy moves forwards but Graves connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Graves clinches. #BC2#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
Murphy wants to slow Graves down by chopping away at his legs.
Murphy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A big left from Murphy misses. #T2#
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Graves tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Graves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Graves throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Graves throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Graves is out of range. #T3#
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy with the inside leg kick.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Graves misses with a looping left.
Graves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Graves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Nick Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Graves lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves slips a straight right by Murphy.
It looked like Graves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Graves.
Graves throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graves throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graves lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Graves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Murphy throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range. #CL#
Graves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Graves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Graves misses.
Graves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Graves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Graves on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Graves sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Graves scores with a hook.
Graves jabs at Murphy's body.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graves lands a really nice looking cross but Murphy seems unphased. #ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Graves throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Graves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Graves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Graves tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range. #T2#
Graves scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Murphy throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
Graves throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy slips a straight right by Graves.
Graves misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with an outside leg kick.
Graves throws a sloppy body shot
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy lands a nice hook to Graves's body. Graves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Graves moves out of range easily.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murphy is looking to slow Graves down with leg kicks.
Murphy misses the jab.
Murphy throws a body kick that misses.
Graves checks a leg kick.
Murphy tests Graves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A lazy left from Murphy finds it's target.
Graves defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Murphy lands a jab to the nose.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
A big left from Graves misses.
Murphy shapes to counter with a head kick.
Murphy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#Graves is rocked!
Graves closes the distance looking to clinch
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Graves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy flashes Graves a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Graves's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Graves crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Murphy punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, Mick Murphy took to the microphone: 'I did it! I am the greatest pound for pound fighter of all time!'.

Event: ICS 34
Date: May 24, 2020

#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Graves crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Turnbull - the referee stops the clock and Graves gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Turnbull. Graves manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Roderick Turnbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves scores with a decent looking hook.
Turnbull punishes Graves's body with a nice straight punch.
Turnbull throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Graves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Graves misses.
Graves takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turnbull looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Turnbull.
A little feinted left hand from Graves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turnbull moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Turnbull gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnbull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves misses with some punches.
Turnbull lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Turnbull lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards. #T1#
Graves digs a right hand underneath Turnbull's ribcage. Turnbull let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow. #BC#
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turnbull scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turnbull lands the left hand.
Graves slips under a jab.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Graves moves in looking to clinch but Turnbull pushes him off.
Graves throws a poor cross that misses
and Turnbull counters with a straight right hand.
Graves lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turnbull misses with a body kick.
Graves lands an overhand right.
Turnbull misses with an uppercut.
Turnbull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Turnbull does it's job there.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Graves.
Graves throws a hook to the side of Turnbull's head but Turnbull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turnbull connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Graves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turnbull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graves misses with an uppercut. Turnbull saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Turnbull.
Turnbull looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Turnbull jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turnbull fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Graves is out of range.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turnbull tries a low kick but Graves avoids it.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Turnbull manages to avoid it.
Graves lands a slapping body shot.
Graves slips under a jab.
Turnbull looks to land a body kick but Graves moved away.
Graves went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Turnbull.
Turnbull looks to land a body kick but Graves moved away.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Turnbull pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A quick step to the side and Graves tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves avoids a kick to the body.
Graves swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Turnbull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turnbull looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turnbull.
An attempted straight right counter from Graves misses the target.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turnbull avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turnbull misses with a wild body shot.
Turnbull lands a nice looking kick to the body. Graves takes a step back to recover.
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turnbull misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Graves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Turnbull throws an off balance right hand
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnbull.
A nice side step and Turnbull releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turnbull throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turnbull lands a body shot.
Turnbull lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnbull with a nice cross.
Graves misses with a looping left.
Turnbull cracks a nice hook into Graves's ribs.
Turnbull lands a lovely overhand right.
Turnbull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Turnbull.
Graves moves out of range of the body kick.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graves tries to clinch
and Turnbull counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Graves is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roderick Turnbull dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Turnbull wants to land a leg kick but Graves is out of range.
Graves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Graves there as he acknowledges the shot.
Graves slips a jab from Turnbull.
Turnbull lands a glancing blow to the side of Graves's head.
Turnbull throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
Turnbull throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roderick Turnbull seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turnbull throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Turnbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Turnbull misses.
Graves drops his hands momentarily and Turnbull takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Turnbull.
Graves misses with a left hand
and Turnbull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turnbull misses with a head kick.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Turnbull manages to avoid it.
Turnbull throws a push kick but Graves slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Turnbull looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Graves takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turnbull cracks Graves with a good jab.
Turnbull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turnbull misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Graves.
It seemed like Turnbull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turnbull has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Graves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turnbull.
Turnbull lands a shot to the body.
Turnbull lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Graves or not.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike.
Turnbull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turnbull lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turnbull.#T2#
Turnbull blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Graves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turnbull looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Turnbull fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Graves pushes Turnbull up against the cage in a clinch.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves tries to work over Turnbull's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turnbull creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Graves prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Roderick Turnbull seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Graves pushes Turnbull back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Graves is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turnbull cracks Graves with a nice body shot.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Graves gets through Turnbull's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Graves tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turnbull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Turnbull working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves stalling against the cage.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Turnbull.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turnbull works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Turnbull presses Graves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Turnbull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roderick Turnbull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Turnbull.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Turnbull manages to avoid it.
Turnbull scores with a hook to the body. Graves takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the body
and Graves counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Graves drops his hands momentarily and Turnbull takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turnbull misses with a body punch
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graves swats away the attempt to clinch by Turnbull.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turnbull stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Graves.
Turnbull wants to land a leg kick but Graves is out of range.
Turnbull thows a body kick. Graves tries to catch it but that hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Turnbull misses. #T1#
Turnbull lands a head kick!
A lazy body kick from Turnbull
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turnbull swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Graves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Graves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Graves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Turnbull's shoulder, as Turnbull tries to avoid the shot.
Turnbull looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Turnbull throws a body kick that misses.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turnbull moves away.
Turnbull throws a body kick that misses.
Graves takes a swing at Turnbull's ribcage but misses.
Turnbull misses with a body kick. #T2#
Turnbull misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graves wants to clinch.
Graves moves away from the strike by Turnbull.
Turnbull ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turnbull.
Turnbull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves throws a body punch but Turnbull moves out of range.
Graves throws a combination that misses
and Turnbull counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Turnbull!
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turnbull.
Some bone on bone action there as Graves checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Turnbull pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turnbull lands a front kick.
Graves misses with a double jab.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turnbull manages to avoid it.
Graves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turnbull.#CL2#
Turnbull darts in and clinches Graves up against the cage.
Graves with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Roderick Turnbull has been cut.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Turnbull lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turnbull.#BC#
Graves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Graves.
Jab from Turnbull.
Turnbull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnbull swings widly with a right hand
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turnbull ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A cross from Turnbull lands.
Turnbull throws a body kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Turnbull. That snapped Graves's head back. #CL#
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Turnbull works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by Graves.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.
Turnbull throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Graves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turnbull is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roderick Turnbull really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roderick Turnbull's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Graves tries to clinch but Turnbull is having none of it.
Turnbull shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Graves throws a body punch but Turnbull moves out of range.
Turnbull feints a counter leg kick.
Graves defending well as Turnbull loads up on a big left hand.
Graves swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turnbull avoids the body shot from Graves.
Turnbull swings widly with a right hand
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves moves out of range of the body kick from Turnbull.
Graves tries to clinch there but Turnbull circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Turnbull manages to avoid it.
Turnbull misses the jab.
A big left from Turnbull misses.
Turnbull tries to land a front kick but Graves steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Turnbull fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Turnbull's shoulder, as Turnbull tries to avoid the shot.
Graves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turnbull throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turnbull swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Graves.
Graves tries to move into range but Turnbull moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Graves misses with a left hand
and Turnbull counters with a nice uppercut.
Turnbull throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turnbull is looking to land body kicks.
Turnbull looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turnbull connects with a jab.#T2#
Graves moves forwards but Turnbull connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Turnbull.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnbull fakes the leg kick and cracks Graves in the body.
Graves with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turnbull to score with a decent uppercut.
Turnbull throws a leg kick but Graves sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turnbull connects with a right hand. Graves shakes it off.
Turnbull circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turnbull swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turnbull cracks Graves with a good jab.
Turnbull digs a good hook to Graves's body.
Nice shot by Graves.
Turnbull has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Graves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Turnbull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Turnbull throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Turnbull is rocked!
Graves doesn't manage to clinch there - Turnbull circles away.
Turnbull is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Graves lands a brutal uppercut that launches Turnbull off his feet! Turnbull tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves retains his welterweight title!
Nick Graves thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn Supernova X
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Gravas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gravas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Graves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gravas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Graves will feel that in the morning.
Graves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gravas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Gravas . That snapped Graves's head back.
Graves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Graves lands with an uppercut that bounces Gravas off the cage and back into range.
Gravas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Graves looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gravas throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves connects with a single shot there.
Graves slips under a jab from Gravas .#CL#
Gravas drives through and clinches with Graves against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Gravas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Graves both land. Nice combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gravas , right into the meat. #T1#
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gravas .
Gravas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gravas misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Gravas misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Graves misses.
A low kick from Gravas misses
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Gravas misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.
Gravas lands a jab to Graves's midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gravas . #KD2#
Graves feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gravas sprawling to the canvas! Gravas rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Graves finish him?! #ROC2#
Gravas is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gravas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Graves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Graves misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gravas . Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gravas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Graves circles away quickly and effectively.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gravas - that will leave a mark! #T2#
Gravas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
Latka Gravas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gravas keeps Graves at a distance using the push kick.
Graves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gravas moves away from the strike by Graves.
Gravas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gravas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gravas .
Gravas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graves blocks a leg kick.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gravas .
Gravas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gravas misses with a low kick as Graves jumps back.
Gravas throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Graves checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gravas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graves takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Graves thuds a left hand into Gravas 's body.
A right-left combo lands from Gravas .
Gravas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Graves, as that shot connected.
Graves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gravas misses with a kick to the body.
Graves throws out a counter right but Gravas avoids it with no problem.
Gravas throws a leg kick but Graves checks it.
Gravas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gravas misses with a hook.
Graves moves out of range of the leg kick from Gravas .
Gravas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gravas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gravas is looking to clinch.
Graves let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gravas scoring well with a low kick there.
Gravas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Gravas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gravas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gravas .
Gravas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Graves momentarily.
Gravas looks to land a combination but Graves avoids it well.
A low kick from Gravas misses
and Graves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gravas thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gravas scores with a jab to the body.
Gravas is looking to clinch.
Gravas throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Latka Gravas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Gravas looks to land a body kick but Graves moved away.
Gravas throws a low kick but Graves avoids it.
Gravas blocks a jab.
Gravas lands a leg kick that knocks Graves off balance momentarily.
Gravas wants to clinch
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graves lands a nice hook to Gravas 's body. Gravas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Latka Gravas is winning the standup battle so far.
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves lands with a good body shot.
Gravas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gravas backs up against the cage.
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gravas . Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves lands with a hook. Gravas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gravas misses with a combination #KD2#
and Graves counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gravas ! Graves lets Gravas back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Gravas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gravas looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Gravas seems to have got his legs back now.
Gravas misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters with a crisp right that sends Gravas to the canvas! Graves follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves!
After winning the bout, Nick Graves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ICS 21
Date: Apr 05, 2020

#R1#
Graves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Graves backing away here, and Murphy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Murphy scores with a push kick.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Murphy slips a jab from Graves.
Graves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Graves in his tracks.
Murphy cracks a nice hook into Graves's ribs.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Graves checks a low kick from Murphy.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
Murphy lands a nice shot that snaps Graves's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Graves darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murphy tests Graves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Murphy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Graves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murphy cracks Graves with a right hand to the side of the head.
Graves blocks a leg kick.
Murphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Graves throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Graves looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
Murphy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murphy lands with a slapping head kick.
Graves is looking to chop away at Murphy's legs.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Graves takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Graves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy clobbers Graves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy with a hook.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Graves with a nice cross.
Graves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graves swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Murphy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murphy with a nice cross.#T3#
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Graves at a distance.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Murphy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Graves's sensitive parts. #CL#
Graves takes the fight into the clinch.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Murphy breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Graves misses the jab.
Murphy tests Graves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy lands with a cross.
Murphy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Graves moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Graves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Graves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Graves.
Graves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Graves misses.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Graves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Graves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donk. Murphy catches Graves right on the button with a cross.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Mick Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graves takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Graves connects with a jab.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
A cross from Murphy lands.
Graves looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murphy takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Murphy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Graves's sensitive parts.
Graves staying out of range there.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Graves doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Graves slips under a jab.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Murphy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.#T2#
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Graves was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Graves slips under a jab from Murphy.
Graves is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murphy misses with a body shot
and Graves counters with a left to the body.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Graves takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Graves misses with a body shot. #T3#
Graves lands a nice shot that snaps Murphy's head back.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Graves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murphy.
Graves throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Graves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murphy.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Graves fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Graves 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murphy connects with a solid leg kick.
Graves staying out of range there.
Graves is looking for a counter combo.
Graves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves moves out of range as Murphy strikes.#T4#
Graves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Murphy misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves staying out of range there.
Murphy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murphy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Graves digs a good hook to Murphy's body.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Murphy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Graves misses.
Graves tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.
Murphy throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy 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.
#R3#
Graves throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Murphy.
Graves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
A jab from Murphy does it's job there.
Graves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Graves takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murphy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Graves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice jab there from Murphy.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.#T1#
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Murphy cracks Graves with a good jab.
Good leg kick by Murphy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murphy throws a leg kick that misses.
Graves wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murphy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Graves on the side of the head.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
A jab from Murphy does it's job there.
Nice shot by Murphy.#T2#
Graves misses with a hook
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Graves misses.
Graves throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy scores with a jab.
Graves slips under a jab.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Murphy digs a good body shot into Graves's ribs.
Graves is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Murphy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Graves throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Graves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Graves has managed to clinch.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Graves misses with some punches.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Graves.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graves prevents a body shot from Murphy. #BC#
Graves breaks the clinch.
Graves slips under a jab.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.#T4#
Murphy slips under a jab.
Graves is looking to clinch.
Murphy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
Graves misses with a wild combination.
Graves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Graves on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Graves staying out of range there.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murphy.
Murphy jabs Graves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a hook to the body
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graves takes one to the side of the head.
Graves throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves scores with a jab to the body.
Graves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Graves throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.#T1#
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Graves's belly button to the back.
Graves takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murphy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Graves misses.
Murphy feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Graves drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Graves lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Graves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Graves.
Graves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murphy lands with a cross.
Murphy throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Graves has time to react.
Graves throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
A shot to the body from Murphy misses
and Graves counters with a left to the body.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Graves takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graves with a nice cross.#ROC#
Murphy is rocked!
Graves with a jab.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Graves throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Graves walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Murphy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Graves swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Murphy's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Nick Graves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Mick Murphy had this to say: 'I think somebody roofied me . . .'.

Event: ICS 15
Date: Mar 15, 2020

#R1#
Marsden Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Graves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marsden Jr wants to clinch up but Graves keeps it at a distance.
Marsden Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Marsden Jr thuds his right hand into Graves's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Graves gets tackled into the cage by Marsden Jr. Marsden Jr maintains the clinch.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marsden Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden Jr tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marsden Jr presses Graves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Graves tries a body shot but Marsden Jr blocks it.
Marsden Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves prevents a body shot from Marsden Jr.
Graves lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsden Jr working aggressively here.
Marsden Jr prevents a body shot from Graves. #T1#
Graves lands with a left to the head.
Marsden Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Marsden Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Graves.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marsden Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch.
Marsden Jr is working Graves over against the cage.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden Jr blocking some punches.
Marsden Jr blocks a body shot from Graves.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Graves.
Graves gets through Marsden Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsden Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves misses with a body punch. #T2#
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch.
Graves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marsden Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves trying to land knees to the body.
Marsden Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marsden Jr lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Marsden Jr.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
Marsden Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves prevents a body shot from Marsden Jr.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Graves blocks a body shot from Marsden Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves prevents a body shot from Marsden Jr.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
Marsden Jr is breathing heavily.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Marsden Jr controls his hands.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marsden Jr's elbow.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Graves misses with a knee to the head.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr misses with the head strike.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marsden Jr's elbow.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Marsden Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marsden Jr working aggressively here.
Graves blocks a body shot from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Marsden Jr's head.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Marsden Jr's head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
Marsden Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Marsden Jr misses with the head strike.
Marsden Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Graves lands a body punch.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Graves. #BC2#
Graves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Graves misses.
Graves catches Marsden Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#
Marsden Jr is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves cracks Marsden Jr with a left hook right on the temple and Marsden Jr goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Graves lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Marsden Jr is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves is the new welterweight champion!
The defeated Brandon Marsden Jr had this to say: 'Yo, in my mind, I didn't lose that fight. You know, you got this punks who roided up, and I'm all natural.'.

Event: EMP Graves vs Wood
Date: Feb 23, 2020

#R1#
Wood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Graves throws a combination that misses
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Wood was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Graves moves away from the strike by Wood.
Nick Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wood tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Graves is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves takes a swing at Wood's ribcage but misses.
Wood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Graves misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Wood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Graves misses with an uppercut
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.
Wood misses with a right hand
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
Wood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wood misses with a right hand
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Wood counters with a right hand to the body.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves misses with a few strikes there.
Wood replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Graves blocks it well.
Graves tries to clinch up.
Wood misses with the body kick
and Wood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Graves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wood listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Graves throws a lazy uppercut
and Wood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Graves throws a jab but it's blocked by Wood.
Wood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Graves throws a low kick but Wood avoids it.
Graves wants to clinch but Wood slips to the side
and Wood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Graves is rocked!
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wood.
A nice side step and Wood releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oh Graves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Graves rushes Wood and presses him up against the cage.
Graves seems to have got his legs back now.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Wood tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wood wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Wood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graves lands a body shot. #CL#
Graves clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Wood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wood is trying to push Graves away but Graves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wood can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wood tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wood pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
A left hand lands to the body for Graves.
A body shot lands from Graves.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Willie Wood will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Graves pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wood! But no joy.
Graves has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wood blocks a jab.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Graves cracks Wood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Graves tries to clinch up.
Wood is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graves misses with a right hand
and Wood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wood. Wood obviously looking to wear him down.
Graves tries to score with a low kick but Wood moves his leg out of the way.
Nice jab there from Graves. #ROC#
Wood is rocked!#CL#
Graves clinches up against the cage.
Wood is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wood takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Graves.
Graves unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wood! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Graves is unloading with more strikes now! Wood drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves retains his welterweight title!

Event: EMP Graves vs Chavez
Date: Feb 02, 2020

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Chavez as he connects with a hook.
Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chavez throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL#
Graves instigates a clinch.
Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Chavez misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
Chavez working aggressively here.
Chavez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavez.
Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves presses Chavez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chavez tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
Graves scores with a hook to the body.
Graves digs a right hand into Chavez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chavez's gas tank.
Chavez tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Chavez looks winded!
Graves scores a nice knee to the body.
Graves digs a right hand underneath Chavez's ribcage. Chavez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Chavez's head.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graves with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves lands a left hand.
Graves pushes Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chavez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves. #T2#
Graves pushes Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Chavez.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Chavez is rocked!
Graves lands a shot to the body.
Chavez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chavez is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Graves pushes Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Graves dips a shoulder and cracks Chavez with a mighty uppercut! Chavez falls back against the cage and Graves unloads with a barrage of strikes! Chavez is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Graves screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves retains his welterweight title!

Event: EMP Ispa vs. Marceau
Date: Jan 12, 2020

#R1#
Graves tries to clinch but Steve moves away
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Graves rushes Steve and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Graves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steve has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Graves gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steve blocks it with crossed arms.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steve or not.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Graves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Graves.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Steve.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve prevents a body shot from Graves.
Steve tries a body shot but Graves blocks it. #T1#
Graves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Graves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steve avoids it.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Graves lands a body punch.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve pushes Graves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves presses Steve against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve lands a body shot.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve presses Graves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graves misses with some punches.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
Steve is breathing heavily.
Steve tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
The referee calls for Graves to work.
Steve tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Graves blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Graves. #T3#
Graves tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve prevents a body shot from Graves.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Steve lands a body shot.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Graves.
Graves connects with a knee to the head.
Graves lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve blocks a body shot from Graves.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves pushes Steve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards. #T4#
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves pushes Steve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve misses with a looping left.
Graves digs a good body shot into Steve's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Graves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Graves 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#
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Graves misses.
Graves lands the left hand.
Steve digs a good body shot into Graves's ribs.
Steve has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Graves.
Steve fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Graves swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Steve finds it's target.
Graves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steve tries to bum rush Graves with a series of wild strikes but Graves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steve scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Graves finds it's way through Steve's defenses.
Steve tries to clinch up.
Steve tries to clinch up but Graves circles away and keeps his distance.
Graves slips a jab and a cross from Steve.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Graves jabs Steve to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot by Graves.
Steve misses with a right hand
and Graves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve scores with a crisp jab that stopped Graves in his tracks.
Steve tries to clinch but Graves moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Steve.
Graves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jay Steve is winning the standup battle so far.
Graves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Graves rushes Steve and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves is leaning against Steve and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Graves's ribcage. Graves let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Graves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steve looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Graves scores with a nice right hand.
Steve misses with a straight right.
Steve swats away the attempt to clinch by Graves.#T4##CL2#
Graves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
Graves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steves head. #ROC2#
Steve is rocked!
Graves gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Steve is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graves tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve takes a shot to the head.
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 can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Graves unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Steve! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Graves is unloading with more strikes now! Steve drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves is the new welterweight champion!

Event: EMP Verygood vs Alcala
Date: Dec 29, 2019

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Graves.
Graves throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
Graves throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb fires out a quick counter leg kick but Graves just manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Graves tries to keep at a distance but Cobb has taken the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Graves.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Cobb.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Graves.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head. #T1#
Cobb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Graves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Graves manages to break the clinch.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Graves.
A counter left hand to the body from Cobb misses its target.
Cobb with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Graves to score with a decent uppercut.
Graves has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cobb is landing a low percentage of strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2#
Cobb throws a leg kick but Graves sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Graves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Graves staying out of range there.
Cobb keeps the fight on the outside.
Graves scores with a jab.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Cobb swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Graves throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graves blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Cobb misses with a two punch combination.
Cobb fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
Cobb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Graves. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Graves.#T3#
Graves walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Cobb rushes Graves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cobb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Graves stalling.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cobb gets through Graves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cobb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves prevents a body shot from Cobb.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cobb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graves looking to stall.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cobb tries to bum rush Graves with a series of wild strikes but Graves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Graves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb connects with a body shot.
Graves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Graves misses with a straight right.
Cobb misses with an uppercut
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cobb throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
Graves now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick 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#
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graves misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cobb tests Graves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cobb throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Cobb blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Graves.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Cobb.
A little jabbing left from Graves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marciano Cobb is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Cobb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Graves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Graves throws a counter combo.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graves moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Graves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cobb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Cobb clinches.
Cobb is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cobb pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Cobb lands a right hand. #T2#
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nick Graves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Graves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cobb tries to clinch up but Graves circles away and keeps his distance.
Cobb misses with a leg kick
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Cobb misses its target.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graves connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Cobb was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Graves.
Cobb fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Cobb throws a leg kick but Graves sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobb moves away from the strike by Graves.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cobb has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cobb there as he acknowledges the shot.
An inside leg kick from Cobb misses.
A punch lands to the side of Graves 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Graves misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobb misses with a body shot.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobb misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Graves counters with a crisp one two that drops Cobb! Graves thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cobb to his feet! Cobb is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Cobb is rocked!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Graves takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Cobb lands a left hand.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Oh Cobb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cobb just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graves's brow.
Cobb seems to have got his legs back now.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Graves gets through Cobb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nick Graves 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cobb misses with a left hand
and Graves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cobb misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Graves counters with a nice right hand that sends Cobb toppling to the canvas! Cobb scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Graves finish him?!
Graves moves in close and cracks Cobb with a massive right hand! Cobb, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Graves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Graves!

Event: EMP Boaz vs Verygood
Date: Dec 01, 2019

#R1#
Half Assed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Graves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Graves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Half Assed swings away with a body shot that misses
and Graves counters with a nice body shot.
Half Assed scores with a jab to the body.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Half Assed misses with a hook.
Graves staying out of range there.
Half Assed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anti Half Assed 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.
Half Assed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Half Assed throws a right hand that misses
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Anti Half Assed has been cut.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Graves enables Half Assed to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Graves manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves is pulling down on Half Assed's head. It's preventing any offense from Half Assed, at least for the moment.#T1#
Graves continues to stall.
Graves is looking to stand up but Half Assed isn't so interested in that idea.
Half Assed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graves pulls Half Assed in close to prevent any damage.
More hug and hope from Graves.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Half Assed wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Graves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Half Assed.
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Half Assed looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Graves is fending him off so far but Half Assed persists. Nope, Graves circles away and we're back to standing.
Graves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Half Assed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Graves misses with a hook to the body
and Half Assed counters with a straight right hand.
Half Assed throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Half Assed takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Graves takes one to the side of the head.
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
Half Assed throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
Graves went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Nick Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Half Assed swings widly with a right hand
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Half Assed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Half Assed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Half Assed.#CL#
Graves has Half Assed up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves lands a body shot. #BC2#
Half Assed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Half Assed misses the target. #T4#
Half Assed moves out of range as Graves strikes.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Half Assed is just out of range.
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
It looked like Graves was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Half Assed.
Graves gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves lands a glancing blow to the side of Half Assed's head.
A big left from Half Assed misses.
Graves misses with a looping left.
Half Assed throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Half Assed throws an off balance right hand
and Half Assed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graves misses with a few strikes there.
Half Assed lands with a nice body punch.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Half Assed throws out the jab.
Half Assed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Graves at a distance.
Graves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Half Assed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anti Half Assed'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.
#R2#
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Graves missing with a left hand there. Half Assed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Half Assed changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Graves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Graves explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Half Assed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Half Assed stuns Graves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Half Assed's shoulder, as Half Assed tries to avoid the shot.
Half Assed let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Half Assed lands a nice shot to the body.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
Graves lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Half Assed lands a slapping body shot.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Half Assed throws out the jab.
Half Assed jabs at Graves's body.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Half Assed just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Half Assed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Graves. Graves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Graves misses with a looping right.
Half Assed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Graves momentarily.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Half Assed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Graves doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Half Assed was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Half Assed misses with a hook.
Half Assed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Graves counters with a left to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Half Assed walks into a stiff left hand from Graves.
Half Assed misses with a hook
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Half Assed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Graves slips under a jab from Half Assed.
Half Assed digs a good hook to Graves's body.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Half Assed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Half Assed throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range. #T3#
Half Assed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Graves throws a jab but it's blocked by Half Assed.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Half Assed.
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Half Assed.
Half Assed lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Half Assed lands a slapping body shot.
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Half Assed.
A quick step to the side and Graves tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Half Assed misses with a hook to the body
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Half Assed misses with a hook
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Graves has knocked Half Assed down with a huge combo! Graves steps away and waves a wobbly Half Assed back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Half Assed is rocked!
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Half Assed throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves counters with a crisp right that sends Half Assed to the canvas! Graves follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves!

Event: EMP Boaz vs Dong
Date: Nov 01, 2019

#R1#
Alvado cracks Graves with an open hand slap.
Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves. #CL2#
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Alvado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alvado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvado tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Alvado stalling in the clinch but Graves improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Alvado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alvado.
A shot in the inside from Alvado.
Graves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alvado lands with a left to the head.
Graves tries a body shot but Alvado blocks it.
Graves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Alvado breaks from the clinch.
Marco Alvado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Alvado jabs Graves right on the nose. Graves blinks but takes it well.
Graves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alvado throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
Alvado misses with a looping left.
Alvado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alvado has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alvado slips a jab from Graves.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Alvado.
Alvado lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alvado lands with an overhand left.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvado looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Graves is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alvado with a body shot.
Alvado cracks Graves with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Alvado.
Graves lands a nice looking body shot.
A big left from Alvado misses.
Alvado misses with an uppercut
and Graves counters with a left to the body.
Alvado misses with a straight left.
Graves let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Graves misses with a hook
and Alvado counters with a leg kick.
Graves throws a good cross that connects.
Graves needs to keep his hands up - Alvado had a free shot at his head there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvado.
Alvado thumps Graves with a low kick.
Graves throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alvado counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Graves is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Graves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Graves needs to keep his hands up - Alvado had a free shot at his head there.
Graves checks a leg kick.
Alvado connects with a leg kick. Graves looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alvado misses with a leg kick.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alvado's jab looks to have found its range, popping Graves under the eye.
Alvado misses with a leg kick
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Graves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvado finds it's way round the side to connect with Graves's head.
Graves has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alvado.
Alvado gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Graves.
It looked like Alvado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Alvado is looking to land body kicks.
Alvado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
As Graves backs away, Alvado returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alvado fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Graves thuds his right hand into Alvado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Graves throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Graves's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Graves throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alvado is looking to land body kicks.
Alvado misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alvado, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alvado. That one must have hurt.
Graves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alvado digs a good hook to Graves's body.
Alvado is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Graves misses with a looping left.
Alvado throwing a counter right hand but Graves manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Graves looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.
Alvado misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
Graves uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Graves clinches.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
Alvado on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Graves misses with some punches.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvado blocks a body shot from Graves.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alvado presses Graves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Alvado lands with a right to the head.
Alvado misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvado scores with a shot to the side of Graves's head. #T1#
Alvado throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Graves manages to break the clinch.
Graves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvado at a distance.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Marco Alvado is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvado looks to throw a body kick
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graves misses the jab.
Graves walks into a stiff left hand from Alvado.
Alvado throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Alvado gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Alvado here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A low kick from Alvado is predictable there
and Graves counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Alvado! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Graves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves!

Event: EMP Scrotum vs Graves
Date: Oct 04, 2019

#R1#
Scrotum misses with a body punch
and Graves counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Graves misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Scrotum.
Scrotum misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
Graves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scrotum has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Graves ducks right into an uppercut from Scrotum.
Scrotum throws a leg kick which misses Graves's front leg but catches the back leg as Graves tries to avoid it.
Graves takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Scrotum throws a nice looking combination but Graves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scrotum misses with a jab to the body
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves is looking to clinch.
Graves gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves throws a nice looking combination but Scrotum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Graves tries to get set, Scrotum tries to push him back and clinch up but Graves manages to avoid the attempt.
Scrotum catches Graves with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#
Graves is rocked!
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scrotum misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.#T1#
Scrotum misses with a body shot
and Graves counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scrotum circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Graves drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Scrotum follows Graves to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hairy Scrotum!
Hairy Scrotum retains his welterweight title!
Hairy Scrotum thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Pride Wombley
Date: Sep 01, 2019

#R1#
Puller scores with a decent looking hook.
Puller tries to land a front kick but Graves steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Graves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Puller lands with a straight right. Graves didn't see that one coming.
Graves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Graves looks to land a left hand but Puller moved out of range nicely.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Puller.
Puller lands a nice looking body shot.
Graves takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Puller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Graves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Puller or not.
Puller misses with a body punch.
Puller tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Puller back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Puller can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Puller avoiding damage as Graves throws knees to the body.
Puller tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Puller back against the cage.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puller tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Puller back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puller scores with a shot to the side of Graves's head. #T1#
Graves looking to throw knees to the head but Puller is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Puller fails to land.
Graves is working Puller over against the cage.
Puller struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands. #BC#
Graves breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Puller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Graves, pushing him back against the cage.
Puller lands a right hand.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Puller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Puller misses with a punch on the inside.
Puller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puller scores with a hook to the body.
Puller prevents a body shot from Graves.
Puller tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Puller back against the cage.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puller pushes Graves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Graves tries a body shot but Puller blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves. #T2#
Puller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Puller is working Graves over against the cage.
Puller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Puller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puller.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Puller backwards.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puller lands an uppercut.
Puller wants to get back to striking at distance but Graves won't allow it.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Puller.
Puller works on Graves's body with a couple of short punches.
Puller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puller lands a nice shot to the body.
Puller is leaning against Graves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Puller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves blocks a body shot from Puller.
Puller lands an uppercut.
Puller lands with a light punch inside.
Puller goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Puller.
Still in the clinch, Puller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Puller misses with a body punch.
Puller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Puller controls his hands. #BC#
Graves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Graves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Puller misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Puller misses
and Graves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Puller thinking.
Puller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Puller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Puller avoids the body shot from Graves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Puller appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Puller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Puller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
Puller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Puller scores with a shot to the body.
Puller lands a nice looking kick to the body. Graves takes a step back to recover.
Puller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Graves at a distance. #CL2#
Puller closes the distance and clinches.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Puller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gravess head. #BC2#
Puller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Puller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puller.
Puller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Graves connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Puller scrambles back to his feet.
John Puller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Graves crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Puller - the referee stops the clock and Graves gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Puller. Graves manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Puller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Puller cracks the inside of Graves's front leg.
Puller swings away with a body shot that misses
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Graves digs a good body shot into Puller's ribs.
Puller scores with a jab to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Puller 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.#CL2#
Puller closes the distance and clinches.
Puller can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Nice body punch from Puller.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A right hand to the body from Puller.
Puller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Puller misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puller.
Puller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graves trying to control the position but instead, Puller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Graves into the cage.
Puller avoiding damage as Graves throws knees to the body. #T1#
Puller lands a shot to the body.
Puller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves digs a right hand underneath Puller's ribcage. Puller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Graves tries a body shot but Puller blocks it.
Puller misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Puller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves prevents a body shot from Puller.
Graves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Puller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Puller lands with a light punch inside.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puller's elbow.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puller backwards.
Puller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Puller tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Graves is trying to maintain a safe position but Puller gets an underhook and turns Graves into the cage.
Puller digs a right hand underneath Graves's ribcage. Graves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Puller.
John Puller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Puller. #T2#
Puller can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Puller misses with a body punch.
Puller lands a nice uppercut.
Puller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Puller controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puller lands with a short shot to the head.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Puller lands a shot to the body.
Graves prevents a body shot from Puller. #BC2#
Puller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Puller.#CL2#
Puller drives through and clinches with Graves against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Puller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Puller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Puller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puller. #T3#
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Puller.
Graves trying to stall but Puller improves his position.
Puller throws a head punch that misses.
Puller lands with a light punch inside.
Puller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Puller controls his hands.
Puller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puller misses with a punch to the body.
Graves prevents a body shot from Puller.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Puller avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Puller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Puller pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puller lands a nice uppercut.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Puller.
Puller misses with a punch to the body.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Puller lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puller lands a right hand.
Graves prevents a body shot from Puller.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Puller.
Knees in the clinch landing for Graves.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves misses with a knee to the head.
Puller tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Puller's head.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puller tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Puller.
Graves misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puller tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Puller back against the cage.
Puller prevents a body shot from Graves.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Puller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Graves is looking to clinch but Puller is avoiding it.
It seemed like Puller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graves connects with a nice looking jab.
Puller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Puller.
Puller cracks the inside of Graves's front leg.
Graves misses with a looping right.
Puller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Puller misses its intended target. #CL#
Graves closes the distance and pushes Puller back into the cage.
Puller misses with a body punch.
Puller scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puller tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puller throws a head punch that misses.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves misses with some punches.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Puller backwards.
Puller works on Graves's body with a couple of short punches.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puller backwards. #T1#
Puller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graves blocks a body shot from Puller.
Graves tries to work over Puller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puller blocking some punches.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Puller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Puller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puller working aggressively here.
Puller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Puller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Puller controls the action.
Puller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Puller misses with a punch to the body.
Puller tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Puller tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Puller manages to break the clinch.
Puller scores with a jab.
Puller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Puller lands with an overhand left.
Graves slips under a jab from Puller.
Puller scores with a head kick.
Puller lands a leg kick that knocks Graves off balance momentarily.
Puller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Graves at a distance.
Puller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Puller scores with a hook.#T3#
Puller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Graves misses with a few strikes there.
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Puller moves away and avoids it.
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Puller misses.
Graves takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puller lands with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Graves.
Puller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
Puller ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Puller misses with a looping left.
Graves swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Puller swings for the body but Graves moves out of range. #T4#
Puller misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Graves tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Puller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Puller lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puller throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puller connects with a solid leg kick.
John Puller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puller loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Graves misses the target.
Puller throws a body shot but no joy.
Puller lands a slapping body shot.
Puller digs a good hook to Graves's body. #CL2#
Puller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Puller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Puller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Puller really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Puller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Puller, as that shot connected.
A punch lands to the side of Graves 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Puller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Puller.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Puller digs a good hook to Graves's body.
Graves throws a hook but Puller avoids it easily.#CL2#
Puller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Graves trying to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Puller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puller lands a body shot.
Puller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Puller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Puller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards. #T1#
Puller lands with a short shot to the head.
Graves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but Puller blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Puller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Puller scores with a spinning back kick!
Graves lands a two punch combo.
Puller misses with a jab to the body
and Graves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Puller thinking.
A lazy body kick from Puller
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch but Puller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Puller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Puller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Puller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puller keeps the fight on the outside.
Puller digs a good hook to Graves's body. #T2#
Puller throws a leg kick which misses Graves's front leg but catches the back leg as Graves tries to avoid it.
Puller misses with a jab to the body
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graves blocks a head kick by Puller.
Puller misses the shot to the body.
Puller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Puller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Graves walks forward, straight into a front kick from Puller.
Graves wants to clinch.
Puller swats away the attempt to clinch by Graves.
Puller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Graves counters with a three punch combo that has Puller backing up. Puller nods at Graves to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Puller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Puller as he connects with a hook.
Puller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target.
Puller throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.
Puller tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Graves counters with a right hand to the body.
Puller cracks Graves with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Graves dips to his left and cracks Puller with an uppercut!
Graves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Puller.
Puller throws a leg kick which misses Graves's front leg but catches the back leg as Graves tries to avoid it.
Puller closes the distance but Graves moves to the side
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves moves out of range as Puller throws a body kick.
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Puller. Puller obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Puller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Puller moves in looking to clinch but Graves pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Graves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Puller lands a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Puller.
Puller sizes up Graves with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Graves will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Puller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Puller misses.
Puller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves prevents a body shot from Puller.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puller's elbow.
A short left from Puller.
Puller misses with a body punch.
Puller lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Puller dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Puller ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Graves clinches.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Puller misses with a punch on the inside.
Puller scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Puller fails to land.
Puller tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Puller back against the cage.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Puller breaks from the clinch.
Puller throws a big shot that misses.
Puller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Graves tenderised Puller's leg. Puller is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Puller clinches.
A body shot lands from Graves.
Graves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Puller gets through Graves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Graves. #T1#
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puller backwards.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puller presses Graves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puller misses with a body punch.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puller's elbow.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puller's elbow.
Puller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puller misses with a body punch.
Puller lands a nice shot to the body.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Puller blocks a body shot from Graves.
Puller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards. #T2#
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puller working aggressively here.
Puller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves stalling in the clinch but Puller improves position.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves trying to control the position but instead, Puller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Graves into the cage.
Graves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Puller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves prevents a body shot from Puller.
Puller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Puller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Puller prevents a body shot from Graves. #T3#
Puller throws a head punch that misses.
Puller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puller lands with a left to the head.
Puller misses with the head strike.
Graves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Puller.
Puller pushes Graves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Graves misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Graves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Puller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puller! But no joy.
Puller slips a straight right by Graves.
Puller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Graves takes a jab right on the kisser.
Puller throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nick Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Puller looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puller swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
Graves lands a nice shot that snaps Puller's head back.
Puller misses the jab.
Graves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Graves moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab from Graves.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Puller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Graves. That did some damage!#CL2#
Puller has Graves up against the cage in a clinch.
Puller throws a head punch that misses.

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 Nick Graves.
Well Puller has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Puller!
A very excited looking John Puller rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: EMP Da Rocha vs Graves
Date: Jul 26, 2019

#R1#
Nice shot by Graves.
Graves throws a good cross that connects.
Da Rocha throws a right hand that Graves ducks under and follows up with a left that Graves also avoids with ease.
Da Rocha tries to clinch up but Graves circles away and keeps his distance.
Da Rocha looks to clinch
and Da Rocha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Rocha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Graves circles away.
Graves has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Da Rocha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Da Rocha or perhaps it was just good defense by Graves, which made it look bad. #TD#
Da Rocha bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves struggling a bit here.
Graves is trying to improve his position.
Graves wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Graves can't do much from the bottom here.
Graves is looking for a sweep.
Graves wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Da Rocha decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Da Rocha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Da Rocha has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiago Gomes Da Rocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Rocha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Da Rocha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Rocha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Da Rocha shoots in looking for a takedown but Graves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Da Rocha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Graves avoids the head kick by Da Rocha.
Graves looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Graves tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Graves scores with a jab to the body.
Da Rocha shoots in but Graves avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Graves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Da Rocha dives in and grabs Graves's left leg, looking for a takedown. Graves pushes down on Da Rocha's head and hops out.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Da Rocha is out of range. #KD2#
Graves feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Da Rocha sprawling to the canvas! Da Rocha rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Graves finish him?! #CUT2#
It looks like Tiago Gomes Da Rocha has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Rocha shoots in for a takedown but Graves shows good takedown defense.
Da Rocha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Da Rocha is rocked!
Da Rocha is breathing heavily.
Graves lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Da Rocha head around and knocks him out cold! Graves hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Graves!

Event: EMPLA8
Date: Jul 05, 2019

#R1#
Gagnon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Graves moves into range and clinches up with Gagnon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gagnon.
I was talking to Gagnon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gagnon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gagnon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gagnons head. #BC#
Gagnon breaks from the clinch.
Graves takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Graves throws a jab but it's blocked by Gagnon.
Graves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gagnon finds it's way round the side to connect with Graves's head.
Graves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gagnon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gagnon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#
It looks like Luc Gagnon has been cut.
Gagnon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gagnon.
Graves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gagnon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gagnon dips to his left and cracks Graves with an uppercut!
Gagnon misses with an uppercut
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gagnon lands a head shot.#T2#
Gagnon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Graves.
Graves scores with a hook to the body. Gagnon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves throws a hook but Gagnon blocks it.
Gagnon throws a right hand that misses
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graves lands a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gagnon, as that shot connected.
Graves scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
A jab from Gagnon misses.
Graves wants to clinch up but Gagnon keeps it at a distance.
Gagnon is looking to counter punch.
Graves throws a jab but it's blocked by Gagnon.
Gagnon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Graves back to the cage. Gagnon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gagnon misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Graves moves into the clinch.
Gagnon tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Graves prevents Gagnon from breaking the clinch.
Gagnon is trying to pull guard but Graves has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Gagnon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Graves looks to land a right hand but Gagnon moved out of range.
Graves throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Graves is rocked!
Graves gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Gagnon gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Graves is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luc Gagnon!
Luc Gagnon retains his middleweight title!
Luc Gagnon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: EMP Graves Vs Tama Ginty
Date: Jun 21, 2019

#R1#
Graves throws an off balance right hand
enabling Tama Ginty to counter with a crisp jab.
Graves seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Graves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tama Ginty thuds a left hand into Graves's body.
Tama Ginty avoids the body shot from Graves.
Graves on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big left from Tama Ginty misses.
Graves scores with a shot to the body.
Graves wants to clinch up but Tama Ginty keeps it at a distance.
Graves checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Both fighters circling a little - Tama Ginty finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tama Ginty. Tama Ginty obviously looking to wear him down.
Tama Ginty lands the left hand.
Graves on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves misses the jab.
Graves backing away here, and Tama Ginty unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Graves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tama Ginty was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick which misses Graves's front leg but catches the back leg as Graves tries to avoid it.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Tama Ginty misses with a looping left.
Graves looks to clinch
and Tama Ginty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tama Ginty.
Graves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tama Ginty looks to land a body kick but Graves moved away.
Tama Ginty paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Graves misses the target.
Tama Ginty fakes the leg kick and cracks Graves in the body.
Graves moves to clinch but Tama Ginty breaks away
letting Tama Ginty counter with a right hand.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tama Ginty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Graves doesn't manage to clinch there - Tama Ginty circles away. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama Ginty throws a big shot that misses.
Graves takes one on the button.
Tama Ginty has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tama Ginty throws a chopping leg kick but Graves manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Graves tries to clinch but Tama Ginty is having none of it.
Graves dodges the punch combination from Tama Ginty.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Tama Ginty manages to avoid it.
Tama Ginty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Graves chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tama Ginty can pounce on him.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick that misses
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Graves throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Graves moves forwards but Tama Ginty connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Conrad Tama Ginty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tama Ginty misses with a body kick.
Tama Ginty misses with a left hand
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Tama Ginty throws the kick towards the body but Graves avoids it.
Tama Ginty moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tama Ginty cracks a nice hook into Graves's ribs.
Tama Ginty throws a front kick aimed at Graves's knee but Graves avoids it well.
Tama Ginty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Graves steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tama Ginty. That one must have hurt.
Tama Ginty swings widly with a right hand
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
Tama Ginty scores with a crisp jab that stopped Graves in his tracks.
Graves slips a jab and a cross from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty tries to move into range but Graves moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Graves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tama Ginty lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Graves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Graves scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tama Ginty in his tracks. #ROC#
Tama Ginty is rocked!#T4#
Tama Ginty on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tama Ginty is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Tama Ginty wants to slow Graves down by chopping away at his legs.
Tama Ginty is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Graves had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A low kick from Tama Ginty is predictable there
and Graves counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Graves!

Event: EMP Graves Vs Gagnon
Date: May 31, 2019

#R1#
Gagnon lands with a good body shot.
Graves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gagnon checks a leg kick nicely.
Gagnon walks into a stiff left hand from Graves.
Gagnon lands a body shot.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gagnon.
Graves throws a lazy uppercut
and Gagnon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves throws a jab when Gagnon was well out of range.
Gagnon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gagnon slips under a jab.
Gagnon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gagnon ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Graves jabs Gagnon right on the nose. Gagnon blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Luc Gagnon has been cut.#T1#
Graves throws a body punch but Gagnon moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Graves as he connects with a hook.
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gagnon counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gagnon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Gagnon slips under a jab.
Gagnon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graves throws out the jab.
Gagnon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Graves takes a swing at Gagnon's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Gagnon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gagnon throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Graves.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body. #T2##CL#
Graves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gagnon, pushing him back against the cage.
Gagnon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Gagnon avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gagnon lands a left hand. #BC2#
Gagnon breaks from the clinch.
Gagnon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gagnon misses the body punch
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Gagnon looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Gagnon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Graves.
Gagnon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Graves.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Gagnon ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Gagnon looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Graves scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gagnon in his tracks. #CUT#
That has opened up Luc Gagnon's cut even more.
Gagnon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Gagnon scores with a counter punch that sends Graves to the canvas! Gagnon smells blood - he's punishing Graves with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Graves has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luc Gagnon!
Luc Gagnon is the new middleweight champion!
A less than humble Luc Gagnon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: EMP Steve vs Graves
Date: May 24, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Graves has Steve up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves presses Steve against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steve throws an elbow that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Graves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve tries to counter by clinching up but Graves breaks away and moves out of range.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves avoids the body shot from Steve.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.
Steve misses with a hook.
Steve swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Graves instigates a clinch. #T1#
Graves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steve avoids it.
A knee to the head by Graves. #CUT2#
It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
A short left from Steve.
Steve comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Our sources have told us that Steve has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Steve throws an elbow but it misses.
Steve lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
Steve is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Graves manages to break the clinch.
Steve moves to clinch but Graves breaks away
and Graves counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target.
Graves lands with a hook. Steve tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graves throws out the jab.
Steve scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Steve misses.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steve misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steve.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Steve is looking to clinch but Graves is avoiding it.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Graves with a jab.
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steve tries to clinch there but Graves circles away.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Graves lands a lovely overhand right.
Graves keeps the fight on the outside.
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Graves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gravess head.
Graves blocks an elbow strike from Steve.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steve throws an elbow but misses.
Graves prevents a body shot from Steve. #T3#
Graves dodges an elbow strike from Steve.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Steve's head. #CUT2#
Chris Steve's cut is getting worse.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Graves has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steve seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Graves can turn it around.
Steve tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graves using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Graves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steve or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves. #BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graves throws out a powerful jab.
Steve misses with a jab to the body
and Graves counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Steve! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Graves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves is the new middleweight champion!
In defeat, Chris Steve stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh my penis !!!! '.

Event: EMP Graves vs Divac
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Divac throws out the jab. #CL#
Graves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Divac, pushing him back against the cage.
Graves cracks Divac with a nice body shot.
A short left from Divac.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Divac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nick Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Graves pushes Divac up against the cage in a clinch.
Divac wants to break the clinch but can't.
Divac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Divac fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Graves.
Divac wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Divac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divac throws a head punch that misses.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Divac throws a head punch that misses.
Graves tries to land knees in the clinch but Divac avoids the damage to the body.
Divac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Divac.
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
Divac looks winded!
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Divac fails to land.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Divac's head.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Divac is trying to break the clinch but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Divac's elbow. #BC2#
Divac manages to break the clinch.
Divac has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Graves is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Graves scores with a crisp jab that stopped Divac in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like Roman Divac has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves scores with a nice head shot.#KD#
Graves lands a big uppercut and Divac crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Divac looks OK. Graves waves Divac back to his feet!#ROC#
Divac is rocked!#T2#
Divac walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Divac limp body while Graves jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Graves!
In defeat, Roman Divac stepped up to the mic, saying 'Looks like the blind squirrel found a nut. Go play the lottery while you can b/c that 1 in a million shot ain't happening next time you bum!'.

Event: EMP Graves vs Gonza
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Graves swats away the attempt to clinch by Gonza.
Graves has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers in the buildup to the fight.
Gonza throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gonza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gonza connects with a solid leg kick.
Gonza throws a big shot that misses.
Graves lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gonza tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonza throws a low kick, looking for Graves's leg but Graves calmly moves out of range.
Gonza misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Gonza lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A clash of legs there as Graves blocks the low kick.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonza manages to avoid it.
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Gonza slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves slips under a jab from Gonza.
Gonza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gonza connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gonza bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Graves's head backwards.
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Gonza attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gonza dips to his left and cracks Graves with an uppercut!
We've been informed that Gonza has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gonza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Gonza has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gonza throws a leg kick
and Gonza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gonza works the jab nicely.
Gonza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Captain Gonza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonza throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Graves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Graves throws a body punch but Gonza moves out of range.
Graves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gonza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Gonza throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Gonza attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Graves throws a jab when Gonza was well out of range.
Gonza takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Graves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gonza tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves misses with a hook. Gonza ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Gonza misses with a leg kick
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonza looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Gonza lands with an uppercut that bounces Graves off the cage and back into range.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Graves has knocked Gonza down with a huge combo! Graves steps away and waves a wobbly Gonza back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Gonza is rocked!
Graves lands with a good body shot.
Gonza is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Gonza looks winded!
Graves circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Gonza to the canvas! Gonza doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Graves keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves!

Event: EMP Escobar vs Paddington
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Graves avoids the body shot from Wild.
Graves jabs Wild to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wild uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
Graves looks to land a right hand but Wild moved out of range.#CL#
Graves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wild is trying to force a seperation but Graves has the dominant position.
Graves has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
Wild wants to get back to striking at distance but Graves won't allow it.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Graves digs a right hand underneath Wild's ribcage. Wild let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wild lands a right hand.
Wild wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Graves tries to work over Wild's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wild is trying to break free.
Wild blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Wet Wild has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Wild's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wild tries to break the clinch but Graves is controlling the position.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wild lands a shoulder strike.
Wild has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wild tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wild is trying to force a seperation but Graves has the dominant position.
Still in the clinch, Wild scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves keeps control of Wild as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Wild on the inside.
Wild wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wild.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wild misses with some punches.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Wild controls the action. #T2#
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Wild's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graves misses with a straight left.
Graves misses with a hook. Wild ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Wild on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wild misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Graves catches Wild right on the button with a cross.
Wild throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Graves.
Graves connects with the punch.
Wild bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wild lands with a nice body punch.
Wild moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Graves.
Wild connects with a nice looking jab.
Wild misses the shot to the body.
Wet Wild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Wild.
Graves throws a series of punches but Wild moves out of range. #T3#
Graves misses the jab.
Graves misses with a straight left.
Wild displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graves throws out the jab.
Graves lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Graves misses with an uppercut. Wild saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Wild. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Graves misses its target.
Graves misses with a looping right.
Wild slips under a jab.
Wild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Wild misses with a body shot.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wild.#T4#
Wild tests Graves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wild swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wild lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wild ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Wild is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Graves with a body shot.
Graves scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wild moves away.
Wild has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Graves finds it's way round the side to connect with Wild's head.
Wild fails to land with a series of punches.
Graves went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves throws a body punch but Wild moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wild waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.
Wild swings widly with a right hand
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Donk. Wild catches Graves right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wet Wild's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Graves misses the jab.
Wild jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Wild misses the target.
Wild swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Graves throws a body punch but Wild moves out of range.
Graves swings for the body but Wild moves out of range.
Wild lands a head shot.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wild can do to turn this around?
Wild looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Graves blocks a jab.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Wild is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild misses with a right hand
and Wild takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wild throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves misses with a hook. Wild ducked under it nicely.
Graves misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Wild misses with an uppercut
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wild lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves takes a swing at Wild's ribcage but misses.
Wild goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nick Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
Graves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Graves scores with a shot to the body.
Wild misses with a shot to the body
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wild keeps the fight on the outside.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Wild keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Graves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wild misses with a shot to the body
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Graves misses.
Wild cracks Graves with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Graves scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Graves fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wild on the side of the head.
Wild is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Wild moves out of range of the strikes.
Wild looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wild.
Wild cracks Graves with an open hand slap.#KD#
Graves cracks Wild with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Graves has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wild to stand back up!#ROC#
Wild is rocked!
Wild gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Graves gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves!

Event: EMP Divac vs Graves
Date: Feb 24, 2019

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Divac.
Divac swats away the attempt to clinch by Graves.
Divac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Divac counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Graves.
Divac moves into range and connects with a jab.
Divac moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves tries to clinch there but Divac circles away.
Divac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Divac throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Divac gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves cracks Divac with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Divac misses with a looping right.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1##CL2#
Graves moves into the clinch successfully.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Divac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Graves misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
I was talking to Divac's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Divac throws a head punch that misses.
Divac tries to break free but Graves pushes him back against the cage.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Divac misses with a punch to the body.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Divac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Divac throws a head punch that misses.
Graves lands a left hand. #BC#
Divac breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Graves has closed the distance and engaged Divac in a clinch.
Divac swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves stalls.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Divac misses with a body punch.
Divac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves takes a shot to the head.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves tries to work over Divac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Divac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Divac is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Divac lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Divac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Divac is defending well for now.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves prevents a body shot from Divac.
Divac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Divac lands a nice shot to the body.
Graves has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Divac seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Graves can turn it around.
Divac misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Divac blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Divac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graves slips under a jab from Divac.
Graves misses with an uppercut. Divac saw that one coming.
Graves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Divac at a distance.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Divac.
Divac misses with a straight right.
Divac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves misses with a hook
and Divac counters with a stiff right hand.
Divac throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
Divac misses with a straight left.
Graves tries to counter by closing the distance.
Divac looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Graves doesn't manage to clinch there - Divac circles away.
Divac looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.#T4#
Divac walks into a jab.#CL2#
Graves rushes Divac and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Divac's elbow.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Divac avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Graves tries to work over Divac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
Graves controlling the action here for a moment.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Graves holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Divac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Divac manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Graves lands a nice hook to Divac's body. Divac takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Divac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Graves dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Graves moves into the clinch.#BC#
Divac breaks the clinch.
Divac connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Divac takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Divac looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Graves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Divac misses with a straight left.
Graves throws a poor cross that misses
and Divac counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big right from Divac misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws a one two combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Roman Divac has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Divac throws a series of punches but Graves avoids them all with ease.
Graves steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Divac.
Divac is looking to clinch but Graves is avoiding it.
Graves lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Graves connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Divac misses the jab.
Divac misses with a hook
and Divac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Divac moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Divac throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves slips a jab from Divac.
Nick Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Divac misses with a wild body shot.
Graves lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Graves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Divac, pushing him back against the cage.
Graves misses with some punches.
Graves working Divac over with knees to the body.#BC#
Divac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graves connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Divac momentarily.
Divac misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
Graves tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2##CL2#
Graves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Divac struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves tries a body shot but Divac blocks it.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Divac controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Divac.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Divac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Divac avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Nick Graves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Graves lands a left hand.
Divac misses with a punch to the body.
Divac softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Graves digs a right hand into Divac's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Divac's gas tank.
The referee calls for Graves to work.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Divac controls his hands.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Divac.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Graves. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Divac.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Divac controls his hands. #BC#
Divac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Divac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Divac misses with a left hand
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Graves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Divac swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Divac takes a shot to the head.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Divac has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
A right handed body shot lands from Divac.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T4#
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Divac backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Divac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves looking to slow down the pace here.
Graves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Divac lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves gets through Divac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Divac throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves digs a right hand into Divac's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Divac's gas tank.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Divac's efforts to push away.
Divac tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Graves tries a body shot but Divac blocks it. #BC#
Divac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roman Divac is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Divac.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roman Divac's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Graves moves into the clinch.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Divac fails to land.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves pushes Divac back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Divacs head.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Divac is rocked!
Graves landing knees to the head.
Oh Divac is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Graves digs a right hand into Divac's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Divac's gas tank.
Graves lands a big right hand that drops Divac! The killer instinct kicks in and Graves finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Graves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves!
The defeated Roman Divac had this to say: 'Looks like the blind squirrel found a nut. Go play the lottery while you can b/c that 1 in a million shot ain't happening next time you bum!'.

Event: EMP Gagnon vs Graves
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Gagnon is out of range.
Gagnon throwing a counter right hand but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Gagnon is looking to counter punch.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Gagnon ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Graves.
Gagnon slips under a jab.
A big left from Gagnon misses.
Gagnon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Gagnon counters with a left hand that sends Graves to the canvas! #ROC#
Graves is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gagnon stops Graves from standing up.
Graves is still in real trouble! Can Gagnon finish him?
Gagnon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graves is keeping the position for now.
Gagnon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gagnon stalling.
Graves seems to have recovered his senses.
Gagnon is trying to control. Graves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Graves is looking to escape.#SUB#
Gagnon is looking for a kimura but Graves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gagnon to get the leverage.
Gagnon is controlling the pace.
Graves pushes Gagnon off looking to stand but Gagnon dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Gagnon is looking for a kimura here.
Gagnon 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.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Graves tries to roll over but Gagnon keeps him under control.
Graves desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gagnon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gagnon controlling the action here.#ES2#
Graves has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gagnon is on him like a limpet, forcing Graves back against the cage.
Gagnon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Gagnon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch.
Graves moves away from the strike by Gagnon. #T3#
Graves misses with a body shot.
Gagnon misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gagnon misses with a straight right.
Graves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Graves misses with an uppercut
and Gagnon counters with a straight right hand.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gagnon.
Graves throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gagnon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gagnon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gagnon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.
Graves misses with an uppercut
and Gagnon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gagnon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Graves throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Graves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Graves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves throws an off balance right hand
and Gagnon counters with a right hand to the body.
Gagnon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graves now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by Gagnon.
Gagnon slips a jab from Graves.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gagnon.
Gagnon scores with a body shot.
Graves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Graves looks winded!
Gagnon throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Gagnon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Graves misses with a right hand
and Gagnon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gagnon throws a leg kick but Graves moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Gagnon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gagnon blocks a jab.
Gagnon avoids the body shot from Graves.
Gagnon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nick Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gagnon throws a jab but it's blocked by Graves.
Luc Gagnon is winning the standup battle so far.
Gagnon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Graves connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Luc Gagnon has been cut.
Gagnon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gagnon misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Graves misses
and Gagnon counters with a nice uppercut.
Gagnon throws a leg kick but Graves sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Graves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graves misses with an uppercut.
Gagnon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Graves at a distance.
Gagnon throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.
Graves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves staying out of range there.#T2#
Gagnon lands a leg kick that knocks Graves off balance momentarily.
Gagnon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves misses with a left hand
enabling Gagnon to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Graves.
Gagnon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gagnon manages to avoid it.
Gagnon is looking to counter punch.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gagnon throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Graves lands a jab to Gagnon's midsection.
Nice body punch from Graves. #T3#
Graves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Graves cracks Gagnon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Graves lands a nice looking body shot.
Graves connects with a crisp jab.
Graves slips under a jab from Gagnon.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Gagnon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gagnon throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves looks to land a right hand but Gagnon moved out of range.#T4#
Graves slips a straight right by Gagnon.
Graves connects with a body shot.
Graves scores with a jab.
Gagnon throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves connects with a body shot that sends Gagnon's belly button to the back.
Graves takes a swing at Gagnon's ribcage but misses.
Graves lands a nice shot that snaps Gagnon's head back. #CUT2#
Luc Gagnon's cut is getting worse.
Graves missing with a left hand there. Gagnon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gagnon throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Gagnon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gagnon feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Gagnon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gagnon throws a big counter combination but Graves scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gagnon misses with a straight right.
Graves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Gagnon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Gagnon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Gagnon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gagnon throws a right hand that Graves ducks under and follows up with a left that Graves also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves checks a low kick from Gagnon.
Graves throws out a loose jab but Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Graves backs away, Gagnon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Graves looks to land a right hand but Gagnon moved out of range.#T1#
Graves throws a hook to the side of Gagnon's head but Gagnon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gagnon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gagnon misses with a straight right.
Graves throws out a counter right but Gagnon avoids it with no problem.
Gagnon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Graves connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gagnon scrambles back to his feet.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gagnon throws an off balance right hand
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Gagnon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graves misses with an uppercut
and Gagnon counters with a nice body shot.
Graves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Gagnon counter with a right hand. #T2#
Graves lands the left hand.
Graves throws a body punch but Gagnon moves out of range.
Graves defending well as Gagnon loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gagnon swinging wildly here.
Graves misses with a double jab.
Gagnon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gagnon.
Graves throws a body punch but Gagnon moves out of range.
Gagnon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gagnon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Graves throws a hook but Gagnon blocks it.#T3#
Gagnon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gagnon ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Gagnon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Gagnon's shoulder, as Gagnon tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Gagnon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice cross by Graves.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gagnon moves away.
It looked like Gagnon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gagnon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Graves throws a jab but it's blocked by Gagnon.
Gagnon throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Gagnon tries to work over Graves's front leg with a kick but Graves checks it.
Graves cracks a nice hook into Gagnon's ribs.
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gagnon.
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Gagnon slips the punch.
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gagnon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Gagnon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gagnon throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gagnon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Nick Graves just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Graves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Graves misses with a leg kick
and Gagnon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gagnon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gagnon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gagnon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Graves as he connects with a hook.
Gagnon looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon throws a series of punches but Graves avoids them all with ease.
Gagnon throws a solid leg kick but Graves takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gagnon.
Graves is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gagnon with a body shot.
A big left from Gagnon misses. #T1#
Gagnon missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Graves's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Graves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gagnon doesn't seem bothered though.
Graves throws a hook to the side of Gagnon's head but Gagnon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graves throws an off balance right hand
and Gagnon counters with a straight right hand.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Graves got wobbled bad by a big combination! Gagnon presses forward with punches and knees until Graves stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Graves closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luc Gagnon!
Luc Gagnon retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Luc Gagnon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EMP Openweight Round 3
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Graves throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobb! But no joy.
Graves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Cobb closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
Graves tries a knee to the head but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cobb tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Graves misses with a knee to the head.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head.
Cobb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Graves takes a shot to the head.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow. #BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Cobb.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Graves has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Graves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Graves swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Graves throws an off balance right hand
and Cobb counters with a left and a right that stings Graves.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cobb misses with a straight right.
Cobb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Cobb throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab from Graves misses.
Graves misses the body punch
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Cobb clinches up against the cage.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Graves.
Graves tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Cobb has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Graves seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cobb can turn it around.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Graves is leaning against Cobb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Cobb is working Graves over against the cage.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves crunches a lovely knee into Cobb's ribcage.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Graves tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Graves lands a knee to the body.
Cobb looks winded!
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Graves.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Graves slowing the pace effectively.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Graves misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobb.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves misses with some punches.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decent striking displayed by Graves there.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Graves tries to clinch there but Cobb circles away.
Cobb misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves lands a nice shot that snaps Cobb's head back.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
A nice combination there by Cobb.
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target. #T1#
Graves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cobb circles away quickly and effectively.
Cobb misses with a left hand
and Graves counters with a nice body shot.
Graves stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Graves is looking to clinch but Cobb is avoiding it.
Cobb misses with a double jab.
Graves digs a good body shot into Cobb's ribs.
Cobb is breathing heavily.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Cobb misses.
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Graves moves out of range as Cobb strikes.#CL#
Graves clinches up against the cage.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land. #T2#
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves gets through Cobb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves working aggressively here.
Cobb has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nick Graves has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Graves.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Cobb lands a hook that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Graves misses with a body punch. #T3#
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Cobb tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves scores a nice knee to the body.
Cobb wants to break free but Graves has control.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cobb takes a shot to the head.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb. #T4#
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cobbs head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Graves.
Nice body punch from Graves.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Graves lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Graves. #ROC#
Cobb is rocked!
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Graves.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves misses with some punches.
Graves working aggressively here.
Cobb seems to have recovered his senses.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Graves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Graves.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Graves dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Cobb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Graves staying out of range there.
Cobb takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cobb swats away the attempt to clinch by Graves.
Cobb misses with a shot to the body
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Graves tries to bum rush Cobb with a series of wild strikes but Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marciano Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Cobb does no damage. #CL#
Graves rushes Cobb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cobb blocking some punches.
A knee to the head by Graves.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Cobb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves blocking some punches.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves cracks Cobb with a nice body shot.
Cobb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cobb's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Cobb is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Graves has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Cobb - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Graves, and another! Cobb is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Nick Graves!

Event: TGC 83
Date: Nov 30, 2018

#R1#
Jab by Graves.
Head digs a good body shot into Graves's ribs.
Head throws a series of punches but Graves avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Graves misses the target.
Head misses with a body punch
and Head takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Crack Head has been cut.
Graves has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers in the buildup to the fight.
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crack Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Head moves into range and connects with a jab.
Head misses with a right hand
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Jab from Head.
Head throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Head on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head slips a jab from Graves.
Head swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Graves throws out a loose jab but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
A swing and a miss from Head.
Head loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.#T1#
Graves throws a jab when Head was well out of range.
Head's coach down at Men Only. No Liberals ! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Head's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Head moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Graves misses with a low kick.
Head is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Head uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
Head misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Graves stuns Head with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Head bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Head misses with some punches.
Head lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Head. #T2#
Head can't break the clinch.
Head misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Head's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Head lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Graves misses with a lunging right hand
and Head counters with a stiff right hand.
Head misses with a hook.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Graves drives through and clinches with Head against the cage.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Head backwards.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves lands a right hand.
Graves lands a knee to the head.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Graves is leaning against Head and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Head looks winded!
Head misses with a short punch on the inside.
Head scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heads head.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Head takes a knee to the side of the body.
Graves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves works on Head's body with a couple of short punches.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Head backwards.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Head has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Head backwards.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Graves.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heads head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Head's head.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Graves lands a left hand.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves digs a right hand into Head's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Head's gas tank.
Head takes a knee to the side of the body. #T4#
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Graves is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Head prevents a body shot from Graves.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
Graves prevents Head from breaking the clinch.
Head tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
Graves tries to work over Head's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Graves.
Graves lands a left hand.
Graves is working Head over against the cage.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Head can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Head backwards.
Head goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Graves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crack Head's cut.
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#
Head takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crack Head seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Head.#KD#
Graves drops Head with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Head looks back up at him and smiles so Graves waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Head is rocked!
Head slips a jab and a cross from Graves.
Head is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Head misses with a left hand #KD#
and Graves counters with a crisp right hand that drops Head! Graves lets Head back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves scores with a body shot.
Head swings widly with a right hand
and Graves counters with a big left hand that crumples Head! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Graves!
Crack Head spoke after the fight, saying 'I eat enemy placenta for breakfast'.

Event: TGC 79
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Graves walks into a straight right hand from Smith.#CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves scores a nice knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Graves or not.
Graves tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Graves missing with knees to the body.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith. #T1#
Graves stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Graves is breathing heavily.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith is working Graves over against the cage.
Graves prevents a body shot from Smith.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Graves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards. #T2#
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
A short right from Smith.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
Smith tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
A short left from Smith.
Graves digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Smith. #ROC2#
Graves is rocked!
Smith lands a right hand.
Oh Graves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Smith dips a shoulder and cracks Graves with a mighty uppercut! Graves falls back against the cage and Smith unloads with a barrage of strikes! Graves is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Smith screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joe Smith waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: NJMMA 68
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Weight gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Weight misses.
Weight misses with a looping right.
Graves lands the left hand.
Weight throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Weight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weight. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Weight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Weight slips the punch.
Graves throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Weight on the side of the head.
Weight loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
Graves takes a swing at Weight's ribcage but misses.
Graves on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Graves darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves throws a jab when Weight was well out of range.
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Graves lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Graves misses with a looping right.
Weight throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.
Graves lands a body shot.
Graves lands with an overhand left.
We've been told by Graves's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A cross from Graves lands.
Weight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Weight appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#KD#
Graves lands a big right hand that sends Weight crashing to the mat! Graves stays standing though and waves Weight back to his feet!#ROC#
Weight is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves digs a good body shot into Weight's ribs.
Weight is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Weight misses the shot to the body.
Graves fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Weight to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Weight looks to clinch but Graves throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Weight taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves retains his middleweight title!

Event: NJMMA XS 8
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Crew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crew.
Graves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crew doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Crew finds it's way through Graves's defenses. #CL2#
Graves has Crew up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves lands a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crew is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
Graves is leaning against Crew and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crew is breathing heavily.
Graves lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Graves stalling.
Graves digs a right hand into Crew's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crew's gas tank. #T1#
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Crew is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Graves pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Graves pushes Crew back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Graves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Crew in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Graves landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Terry Crew has been cut.
Graves's coach down at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Graves's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Graves gets through Crew's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves digs a right hand into Crew's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crew's gas tank.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
Graves has Crew pressed against the cage.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Graves is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Crew tries to pull guard but Graves forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Graves lands a left hand.
Graves lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Graves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Graves clinches.
Crew blocks a body shot from Graves.
Crew is trying to pull guard but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Crew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves avoiding damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
A short uppercut from Graves. #ROC2#
Crew is rocked!
Graves has Crew pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Crew is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Graves - that's hurt Crew badly! Oh, another knee lands and Crew is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Crew doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Nick Graves! Nick Graves retains his middleweight title!

Event: NJMMA 64
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Da Rocha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Graves swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Da Rocha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Da Rocha throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Graves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Da Rocha wants to stall.
Da Rocha misses with a punch to the body.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Da Rocha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Da Rocha.
Da Rocha lands with a light punch inside.
Da Rocha tries to stall but Graves uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Rocha misses with some punches.
Da Rocha presses Graves against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Da Rocha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Da Rocha is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Graves is keeping busy.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Graves misses with a knee strike.
Da Rocha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Da Rocha struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Graves. #CUT#
It looks like Tiago Gomes Da Rocha has been cut.
Graves tries to land knees in the clinch but Da Rocha avoids the damage to the body.
Da Rocha throws a head punch that misses.
Graves stalls.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Da Rocha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Da Rocha.
Graves misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
A knee to the head by Graves.
Graves misses with a knee strike.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves trying to stall but Da Rocha improves his position.
Da Rocha misses with a punch to the body.
Da Rocha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T2#
Graves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Da Rocha avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Rocha trying to control the position but instead, Graves has worked for underhooks and has pushed Da Rocha into the ropes.
Graves landing knees to the body.
Graves lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Da Rocha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Da Rocha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Graves has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Graves obliges.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Da Rochas head.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves trying to land knees to the body.
Graves is trying to maintain a safe position but Da Rocha gets an underhook and turns Graves into the ropes.#T3#
Da Rocha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Da Rocha tries to stall but Graves uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but Da Rocha blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Graves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Graves pushes Da Rocha back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Da Rocha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves tries to land knees in the clinch but Da Rocha avoids the damage to the body.
Graves with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves pushes Da Rocha back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Da Rocha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Da Rocha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Rocha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Da Rocha swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T4#
Da Rocha has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Da Rocha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Da Rocha.
Nice body punch from Da Rocha.
Da Rocha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Da Rocha.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Rocha misses with a body punch.
Graves landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Da Rocha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves misses with some punches.
Da Rocha is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Graves lands a nice knee to the body.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but Da Rocha blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiago Gomes Da Rocha's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Graves misses with a jab to the body
and Da Rocha counters with a straight right hand.
Graves wants to clinch but Da Rocha slips to the side
and Da Rocha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Da Rocha avoids the body shot from Graves.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves blocks a jab.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Rocha can do to turn this around?
Graves connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Da Rocha! He's out on his feet! Graves rushes in and drops Da Rocha with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves retains his middleweight title!

Event: NJMMA 60
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Menezes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Menezes misses with a hook to the body
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Menezes throws a body shot but no joy.
Menezes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Menezes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Graves trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Menezes is looking for a kimura here.
Graves knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Menezes on the ground.
Graves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Menezes. #SUB2#
Menezes is looking for a kimura but Graves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Menezes to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Menezes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Menezes wants to work for an arm triangle but Graves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Menezes is looking to advance position but Graves won't allow it.
Menezes passes to full mount!
Menezes wants to control the pace but Graves is squirming around nicely.
Graves holds on for dear life, controlling Menezes's posture momentarily.
Graves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Menezes wants to take his opponent's back but instead Graves manages to regain half guard.
Menezes wants to take a breather but Graves is having none of it. #T2#
Menezes thows a huge punch but Graves dodges it nicely.
Menezes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working. #SUB2#
Menezes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graves doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Menezes.
Graves is trying to control but can't.
Menezes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Graves!
Menezes is looking to work his way around to Graves's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Menezes keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Menezes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Graves is surviving well by controlling Menezes's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Menezes goes for an armbar but Graves turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Graves. #T3#
Menezes wants to improve his position but instead Graves has moved into half guard.
Graves trying to control from half guard but Menezes is working away.
Menezes trying to hold on to Graves's head to control him but Graves postures up. #SUB2#
Menezes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graves pulls his head out easily.
Menezes is staying active underneath Graves, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Menezes actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Menezes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Menezes actively working from the bottom here.
Menezes trying to control from the bottom.
Graves tries to pass to full mount but Menezes defends it.
Graves wants to control but Menezes is keeping him busy.
Graves is thwarting Menezes's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menezes tries to roll over but Graves keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Menezes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Menezes digs a good body shot into Graves's ribs.
Graves connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Graves stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Graves lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves with a knee to the head.
Menezes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow. #TD2#
Menezes has Graves pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Menezes pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Graves tumbling to the mat - Menezes dives into Graves's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menezes looking to pass the guard.
Menezes is looking to advance position but Graves has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Graves prevents Menezes from getting the reversal.#T1#
Graves trying to control but Menezes is having none of it.
Menezes tries to reverse the position but Graves maintains control.
Menezes tries to hold on but Graves postures up.
Menezes is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menezes regains half guard.
Menezes wants to get back to full guard but Graves has mounted him!
Graves looking to control but Menezes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Menezes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Graves trying to pass the guard but Menezes defending well.
Still in half guard, Graves seems content to control.
Graves is trying to control. Menezes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Menezes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Menezes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Graves passes into side control.
Menezes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Graves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Graves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Menezes sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Menezes looking for submissions off his back.
Menezes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Menezes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graves is aware though and is defending well.
Graves trying to control but Menezes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Menezes looking for subs off his back but Graves has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Menezes actively working from the bottom here.
Menezes trying to control here.
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Menezes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Menezes works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Menezes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menezes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menezes is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Graves dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Menezes tries to move into range but Graves moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Menezes throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves misses with a few strikes there.
Graves digs a good body shot into Menezes's ribs.
Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Menezes.
Menezes with a poor takedown
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Menezes manages to avoid it.
Graves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Menezes circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menezes. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes shoots and misses
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Menezes is looking to clinch.
Graves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Menezes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Graves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Graves - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Graves prevents the takedown attempt.
Nick Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
Menezes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Graves is defending well.
Menezes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graves landing knees to the body.
Graves lands a knee to the head.
Graves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Menezes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves lands a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves slowing the pace effectively.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Graves slowing the pace effectively.
Menezes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Graves just stands there and leans against the cage.
Graves lands a knee to the head.
Graves lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Graves utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Graves lands a knee to the head.
Menezes takes a knee to the side of the body.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
A short left from Graves.
Menezes can't get the takedown.
Graves leaning his opponent against the cage.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Menezes backwards.
Graves slows down the pace here.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Menezes backwards.
Graves lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Menezes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Menezes backwards.
Menezes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Graves connects with a nasty looking knee right to Menezes's face. #ROC#
Menezes is rocked!
Menezes tries to break free but Graves pushes him back against the cage.
Menezes is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Menezes takes a shot to the head.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Graves jerks Menezes's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Menezes drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Graves goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Graves because Menezes was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves retains his middleweight title!

Event: NJMMA #56
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Da Rocha misses with a looping right.
Graves looks to clinch
and Da Rocha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Graves finds it's way through Da Rocha's defenses.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Rocha manages to avoid it.
Graves misses with a body punch
and Da Rocha counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Graves clinches up against the cage.
Da Rocha working aggressively here.
Da Rocha stalling in the clinch but Graves improves position.
Graves scores a nice knee to the body.
Graves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Da Rocha avoids it.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Rocha.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Da Rocha backwards.
Da Rocha avoiding damage as Graves throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Rocha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Rocha. #T1#
Da Rocha is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Da Rocha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Da Rocha working aggressively here.
Da Rocha struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Da Rocha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Da Rocha lands with a left to the head.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but Da Rocha blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Rocha.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves lands a good knee to the midsection. Da Rocha won't want to take too many of those.
Graves with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Da Rocha working aggressively here.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Da Rocha backwards.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
Da Rocha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Da Rocha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Rocha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Graves.
Da Rocha looks winded!#T2#
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Da Rocha lands a right hand.
Graves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Da Rocha is defending well for now.
A short left from Da Rocha.
Da Rocha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Da Rocha content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Rocha being controlled against the cage.
Da Rocha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves landing knees to the head.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but Da Rocha blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Rocha.
Graves lands a good knee to the midsection. Da Rocha won't want to take too many of those.
Da Rocha tries a body shot but Graves blocks it. #T3#
Da Rocha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Da Rocha throws a head punch that misses.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Rocha.
Da Rocha jumps guard but Graves turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Da Rocha swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves working Da Rocha over with knees to the body.
Da Rocha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Graves.
Da Rocha scores with a shoulder strike.
Da Rocha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Graves displaying some good clinch control by pressing Da Rocha up against the cage.
Da Rocha tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Da Rocha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land. #T4#
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right from Graves.
Graves landing knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section. Da Rocha lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Da Rocha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Da Rocha backwards.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Da Rochas head.
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section. Da Rocha lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Graves lands a big knee to the head and Da Rocha goes down! Graves pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves retains his middleweight title!
After the big win, Nick Graves made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: NJMMA #52
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Poutanes throws a nice looking combination but Graves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poutanes cracks Graves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Graves has closed the distance and engaged Poutanes in a clinch.
Graves lands a nice knee to the body.
Poutanes takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#
It looks like Ginekes Poutanes has been cut.
Poutanes misses with the head strike.
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Poutanes is looking to break free of the clinch but Graves has double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Graves.
Graves lands a knee to the body.
Graves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Poutanes looks winded!
Graves scores with a knee to the head. #ROC#
Poutanes is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves lands a knee to the body.
Poutanes is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Poutanes with a big uppercut! Poutanes tries to clinch up but Graves pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Poutanes to the mat! Poutanes covers up and Graves unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nick Graves thanked Riner Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: NJMMA #49: Graves v Klos
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
Graves tries to clinch but Klos moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Klos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Klos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Graves!
Graves is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Klos off and has taken his back!
Klos looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Klos is trying to break free.
Klos staying busy and making it hard for Graves to control.
Klos rolls, trying to escape but Graves keeps control of the position. #T1#
Klos keeps trying to improve his position.
Graves wants to control but Klos is keeping busy.
Klos is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Graves struggling to keep hold of the position.
Klos tries to escape the position.
Klos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Klos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Graves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Klos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Graves is trying to control. Klos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Graves sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Klos tries to roll over but Graves keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves controlling the action here.
Klos is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Klos controlling the position for now.
Graves prevents Klos from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice uppercut lands for Klos. That snapped Graves's head back.
Klos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Graves. #T4#
Klos misses with a left hand
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves doesn't manage to clinch there - Klos circles away. #CL#
Graves drives through and clinches with Klos against the cage.
Klos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Graves landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Klos tries to break the clinch but Graves is controlling the position.
Graves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klos avoids it.
Graves lands a good knee to the midsection. Klos won't want to take too many of those.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Klos.
Graves is pressed up against the cage. Klos 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 moves forwards but Klos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Klos slips under a jab from Graves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Klos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Graves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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 Nick Graves will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Graves misses with a straight right.
Klos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Graves moves away from the strike by Klos.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Klos is out of range.
Klos throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Graves jabs at Klos's body.
Graves wants to clinch up but Klos keeps it at a distance.
Graves takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Klos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Graves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klos throws a right hand that misses
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Klos misses with a looping right.
Klos misses with a straight right. #T1#
Graves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Klos throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klos.
Graves connects with a single shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Cal Klos has been cut.
Klos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Klos.
Klos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Klos looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range. #CL#
Graves rushes Klos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Klos tries to score a body lock takedown but Graves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klos backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Klos is breathing heavily.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Graves landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Graves working Klos over with knees to the body.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves pressing his opponent against the cage.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Klos wants to break free but Graves has control.
A short right from Graves.
Klos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Graves pressing his opponent against the cage.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Graves obliges.
Graves scores with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
The referee calls for Graves to work.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Graves obliges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Graves utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Graves lands a good knee to the midsection. Klos won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Graves.
Graves lands a knee to the body.
Graves is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Graves tries a body shot but Klos blocks it.
Knees to the body from Graves.
Graves digs a right hand underneath Klos's ribcage. Klos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees in the clinch landing for Graves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves landing knees to the head.
Klos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Graves manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Graves leaning against his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Graves tries a body shot but Klos blocks it.
A short right from Klos.
Klos wants to break free but Graves has control.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Klos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Graves misses with a knee to the head.
Graves is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Graves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Klos is defending well for now.
Klos prevents a body shot from Graves.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klos backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Graves dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cal Klos's cut.
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.
#R3#
Klos throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Klos throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Graves misses with a body shot
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klos moves in looking to clinch but Graves pushes him off.
Klos has his takedown stuffed
and Graves counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Graves circles away from the clinch attempt
and Graves counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Klos 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.
Klos throws an off balance right hand
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
Klos doesn't manage to clinch there - Graves circles away. #T1#
Nice body punch from Graves.
Nice shot by Graves.
Klos dodges the punch combination from Graves.
Klos missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klos can do to turn this around?
Klos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
A little jabbing left from Klos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graves takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Graves darts in trying to clinch
and Klos counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Klos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Graves as he avoids it easily.
Graves wants to clinch up but Klos keeps it at a distance.
Klos ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Klos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nick Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves throws a right and a left that Klos avoids nicely.
Graves misses with a body shot
and Klos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves swings for the body but Klos moves out of range.
Graves connects with a crisp jab.
Graves takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Klos is just out of range.#T3#
Klos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves misses with a body shot
and Klos counters with a straight right hand.
Graves lands a right hook to the body.
Graves scores with a body shot.
Klos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Graves.
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Klos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Klos throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Graves misses with a straight left.
Klos takes one to the side of the head.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Klos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graves throws a good cross that connects.
Graves scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Klos tries for a takedown but Graves circles away easily
and Klos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Graves clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Cal Klos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Graves lands with a good body shot.
Klos thuds a left hand into Graves's body.
Klos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Klos throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.
Graves cracks Klos with an open hand slap.
Klos jabs Graves right on the nose. Graves blinks but takes it well.
Graves slips under a jab from Klos.
Graves throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Graves as he connects with a hook.
Graves defending well as Klos loads up on a big left hand.
Nick Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
Klos throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Klos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Klos on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#
Klos is rocked!
Klos misses with a straight left.
Graves is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#KD#
Graves cracks Klos with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Klos looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Graves finish him?
Klos is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Klos misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a left to the body.
Klos is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Graves fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Klos square on the jaw! Damn, Klos is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves retains his middleweight title!
Nick Graves managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RISE Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: NJMMA #42: 135 Tourney Round 2
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Graves scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dean fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dean throws a combination that misses
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Graves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dean throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
Graves looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Dean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dean.
Graves throws a jab but it's blocked by Dean. #CL2#
Graves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dean, pushing him back against the cage.
I was talking to Dean's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves has Dean pressed against the cage, preventing Dean from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Graves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dean is defending well for now.
Graves missing with knees to the body.
Graves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dean avoids it.
Dean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dean.
Dean fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Dean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Dean throws a body shot but no joy.
Dean staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Graves.
Graves uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dean has time to react.
Dean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dean clobbers Graves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dean misses with an uppercut
and Graves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dean.
William Ralph Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves works Dean's body with a nice hook.
Dean throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
Dean connects with a good right hand that stumbles Graves. Graves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves is looking to clinch.
Dean slips under a jab.
Graves misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Graves moves out of range as Dean strikes.
Dean swinging wildly here.
Nice body punch from Dean.
Dean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dean throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Dean scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dean misses with a looping left.
Dean misses the shot to the body.
Graves steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dean.
Dean throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Dean.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dean! #T3#
Graves misses with a straight left.
Dean misses with the combination.
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves tries to counter with a clinch but Dean shakes him off and moves away.
Dean misses the jab.
Dean misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dean looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Graves takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dean throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dean connects with a single shot there.
Dean walks into a left hand.
Graves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Graves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
Dean throws an off balance right hand
and Dean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Graves misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Dean misses the target.
Dean misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice side step and Graves releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dean throws a good cross that connects.
Dean misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dean. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dean.
Dean throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves dodges the punch combination from Dean.
Dean looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Dean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Graves throws out a counter right but Dean avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Ralph Dean dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Graves takes a swing at Dean's ribcage but misses.
Graves throws a jab when Dean was well out of range.
A big right from Dean misses.
Dean throws a right and a left that Graves avoids nicely.
Dean throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dean throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Graves holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
Dean working hard to break the clinch.
Dean manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Dean misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dean lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Dean looking to stall.
Graves effectively controlling the action here.
Dean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dean wants to stall.
Dean stalling in the clinch but Graves improves position.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dean in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
Graves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dean in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
Graves with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves misses with a knee to the head.
Graves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dean avoids it.
Dean wants to get back to striking at distance but Graves won't allow it.
Graves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dean avoids it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dean takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves lands a right hand.
Graves using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dean up against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Graves 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.
Graves lands a knee to the body. #T3#
Graves misses with a body punch.
Dean looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Graves lands a good knee to the midsection. Dean won't want to take too many of those.
Graves lands a good knee to the midsection. Dean won't want to take too many of those.
Graves misses with a knee strike.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Dean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graves slips under a jab.
A big left from Dean misses. #CL2#
Graves drives through and clinches with Dean against the cage.
Dean on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Graves is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Dean avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage. #T4#
Graves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Graves is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
Graves lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC2#
Dean is rocked!
Graves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dean has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Graves landing knees to the head.
Oh Dean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Dean - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Graves.
Knees to the body from Graves.
Graves has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Dean - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Graves, and another! Dean is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Nick Graves! Nick Graves retains his middleweight title!
After the big win, Nick Graves made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors RISE Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: NJMMA #32: Klos v Graves
Date: Jan 24, 2018

#R1#
Klos swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Klos moves forwards but Graves connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Cal Klos has been cut.
Graves lands a body shot.
Klos doesn't manage to clinch there - Graves circles away.
Graves misses with a series of wild punches.
Klos wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Graves misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klos misses with a jab to the body
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves throws a hook but Klos avoids it easily.
Klos misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Graves avoids the body shot from Klos.
Klos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
Klos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Graves bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Klos's head.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Graves misses.
Klos looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Klos misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cal Klos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Klos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Graves lands a good knee to the midsection. Klos won't want to take too many of those.
Graves holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Klos pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klos being controlled against the cage.
Graves lands a knee to the head.
Graves working Klos over with knees to the body.
Graves working Klos over with knees to the body.
Klos is breathing heavily.
Klos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Graves.
Graves stalling.
Graves scores a nice knee to the body.
Graves connects with a knee to the head.
Graves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Klos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Graves.
Graves scores with a knee to the head.
Klos misses with a body punch.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Klos's head.
Knees to the body from Graves.
Graves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Klos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Graves lands a left hand. #T3#
Graves just leaning against Klos, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.
Graves scores with a knee to the head.
Graves lands a right hand.
Graves scores a nice knee to the body.
Graves is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Graves.
Graves connects with a nasty looking knee right to Klos's face.
A short left from Graves.
Graves with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Graves stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Graves connects with a nasty looking knee right to Klos's face.
Graves with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Klos is rocked!
Graves leaning against his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Graves. #T4#
Graves stalling against the cage.
Klos stalling in the clinch but Graves improves position.
Graves gets through Klos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Klos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves avoiding damage.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Graves lands a knee to the body.
Graves lands a knee to the body.
Graves is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Graves lands a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Graves using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cal Klos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Graves throws a right hand that Klos ducks under and follows up with a left that Klos also avoids with ease.
Klos misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klos looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Klos swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Graves holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Graves lands a knee to the body.
Graves working Klos over with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves landing knees to the head.
Graves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Klos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Graves utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Graves landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves connects with a knee to the head.
Graves connects with a nasty looking knee right to Klos's face.
Oh Klos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
The referee calls for Graves to work.
Klos seems to have got his legs back now.
Klos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Klos fails to land.
Graves crunches a lovely knee into Klos's ribcage.
A short right from Graves.
Graves lands a knee to the body.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nick Graves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
Graves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graves digs a right hand underneath Klos's ribcage. Klos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Graves lands a knee to the head.
Klos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Graves gets through Klos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klos wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Graves lands a left hand.
Graves crunches a lovely knee into Klos's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Graves obliges.
Klos letting Graves take a breather here.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Klos throws a head punch that misses.
Graves is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Klos taking a breather.
Graves leaning against his opponent.
Klos lands a hook that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Graves prevents a body shot from Klos.
Graves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Klos blocks it with crossed arms.
Klos taking a breather. #T3#
Graves wants to stall.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Klos working aggressively here.
Klos tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Klos back against the cage.
Klos misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves leaning against his opponent.
Graves utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Graves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Klos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Klos takes a knee right on the jaw!
A hook to the body from Graves.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klos backwards.
Graves stalls.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Graves lands an uppercut.#T4#
Klos throws a head punch that misses. #KD2#
Graves drops Klos with a big knee straight up the middle! Klos is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klos walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Klos limp body while Graves jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nick Graves thanked XFighter Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: NJMMA #25: Graves v Mokami
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1##KD#
Graves cracks Mokami with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mokami looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Graves finish him? #ROC#
Mokami is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like YeYe Mokami has been cut.
Graves walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Mokami drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Graves swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Mokami's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NJMMA #18: Jorgensen v Hatton
Date: Dec 06, 2017

#R1#
Waster with a poor takedown #CL#
and Graves counters by moving into the clinch.
Graves landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Graves with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Slot Waster has been cut.
Waster looks winded!
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section. Waster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Graves crunches a lovely knee into Waster's ribcage.
A short left from Graves.
Graves effectively controlling the action here.
Graves lands a knee to the body.
Graves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
Waster wants to break the clinch but can't.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Waster has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Graves is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Waster is trying to pull guard but Graves turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Graves lands a good knee to the midsection. Waster won't want to take too many of those.
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section. Waster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Waster is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Graves to keep the fight standing.
Nick Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slot Waster.
Graves landing knees to the body.
Graves lands a nice knee to the body.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Waster backwards.
Graves crunches a lovely knee into Waster's ribcage.
Graves connects with a knee to the head.
Graves has Waster pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Graves obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves displaying some good clinch control by pressing Waster up against the cage.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Waster trying to stall but Graves improves his position.
Waster tries to pull guard but Graves holds him up against the cage and eventually Waster drops back down to his feet.
Waster looking to slow down the pace here.
Graves connects with a nasty looking knee right to Waster's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Graves.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graves scores with a knee to the head.
Graves crunches a lovely knee into Waster's ribcage.
Waster jumps guard but Graves stands there with Waster around his waist. Waster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T3#
Graves working Waster over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Graves.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.#KD#
Graves drops Waster with a big knee straight up the middle! Waster is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Waster is rocked!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Waster is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Graves is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Waster seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves has Waster pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Waster is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Graves - that's hurt Waster badly! Oh, another knee lands and Waster is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Waster doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Nick Graves!
Our winner, Nick Graves, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DSOF 13
Date: Nov 12, 2017

#R1#
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves slips under a jab.
Khan throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khan throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan throws an off balance right hand
and Khan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Amir Khan has been cut.
Nice shot by Khan.
Khan looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Khan thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Graves clinches.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Khan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves tries a knee to the head but Khan blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Khan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Graves content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Graves obliges.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
Graves prevents a body shot from Khan.
Graves has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Khan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Graves can turn it around.
Graves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Graves obliges.
Graves landing knees to the body.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves lands a nice knee to the body.
Graves stalling.
Graves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Khan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Graves crunches a lovely knee into Khan's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Graves lands a good knee to the midsection. Khan won't want to take too many of those.
Graves crunches a lovely knee into Khan's ribcage.
Graves crunches a lovely knee into Khan's ribcage.#T2#
Khan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Graves.
Graves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Khan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Graves.
Graves will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Khan up against the cage.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves trying to land knees to the body.
Graves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khan is defending well for now.
Graves misses with a knee strike.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
Khan lands with a short shot to the head.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khan is trying to break the clinch but Graves is controlling him.
Graves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khan avoids it.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
Graves is pushing Khan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
A short uppercut from Graves.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Khan pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Khan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khan managing to block the knees to the body from Graves.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves has Khan pressed against the cage, preventing Khan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Graves tries to land knees in the clinch but Khan avoids the damage to the body.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Graves leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4#
A bit of stalling here from Graves.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
Khan being controlled against the cage.
Graves looking to stall.
Khan takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section. Khan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Graves tries to land knees in the clinch but Khan avoids the damage to the body.
Graves lands a knee to the head.
Graves stalls.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Graves obliges.
Graves using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amir Khan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Graves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves taking a breather.
Graves connects with a nasty looking knee right to Khan's face.
Nick Graves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khan misses with some punches.
Graves displaying some good clinch control by pressing Khan up against the cage.
Graves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Graves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves leaning against his opponent.
Graves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khan is defending well for now.
Graves tries a knee to the head but Khan blocks it.
Graves connects with a knee to the head.
Graves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khan avoids it.
Graves stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Khan misses with some punches. #T1#
Graves landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Khan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Graves lands a knee to the body.
Graves pressing his opponent against the cage.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves scores with a knee to the head.
Khan letting Graves take a breather here.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Khan managing to block the knees to the body from Graves.
Khan avoiding damage as Graves throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khan misses with some punches.
Khan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Khan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Graves connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves taking a breather.
Graves stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Graves lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Khan takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
Amir Khan's cut is getting worse.
Khan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Graves landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Graves is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Graves crunches a lovely knee into Khan's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Graves.
Graves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khan avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves missing with knees to the body.
Khan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves lands a nice knee to the body.
Graves blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Graves lands a knee to the head.
Graves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Graves obliges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Graves crunches a lovely knee into Khan's ribcage.
Graves scores with a knee to the head.
Graves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Graves working Khan over with knees to the body.
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section. Khan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Graves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Khan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves lands a right hand.
Graves gets through Khan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T4#
Graves is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Graves lands a good knee to the midsection. Khan won't want to take too many of those.
Khan avoiding damage as Graves throws knees to the body.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves. #BC#
Khan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Graves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Graves lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC2#
Khan is rocked!
Graves slowing the pace effectively.
Oh Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graves connects with a knee to the head.
Graves is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Khan seems to have got his legs back now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Graves obliges.
Graves will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Khan up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves trying to land knees to the body.
Graves landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Amir Khan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Graves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khan misses with a hook.
Khan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Graves gets a clinch.
Graves connects with a nasty looking knee right to Khan's face.
Graves holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Graves using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Graves is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Graves.
Stalling in the clinch from Graves.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Graves landing knees to the head. #T1#
Khan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Graves.
Graves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Graves scores a nice knee to the body.
Graves jerks Khan's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Khan drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Graves goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Graves because Khan was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Nick Graves!
An out of breath Nick Graves thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Vechten Avond 2
Date: Oct 25, 2017

#R1#
Graves connects with a body shot that sends Out's belly button to the back.
Out fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Out throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD#
Graves sends Out crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Graves is motioning to the referee to let Out up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#
It looks like Tap Out has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Out is defended easily by Graves.
Graves slaps away a takedown attempt from Out, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nick Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tap Out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Graves smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Graves throws a pinpoint strike between Out's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Out crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Graves scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Graves!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Graves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DSOF 10
Date: Oct 04, 2017

#R1#
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Punchsky moves away and avoids it.
Vladimir Punchsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punchsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Graves wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Punchsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Graves's head coaches at True North Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Punchsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Punchsky tries to get set, Graves tries to push him back and clinch up but Punchsky manages to avoid the attempt.
Punchsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
Punchsky throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Graves counters by clinching up.
Graves with a knee to the head.
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section. Punchsky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Punchsky takes a knee to the side of the body.
Punchsky looks winded!
Graves connects with a nasty looking knee right to Punchsky's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Vladimir Punchsky has been cut.
Punchsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Graves.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Graves stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Graves for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T1#
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Come on Graves - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
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 lands a knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nick Graves.
Punchsky walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Graves checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Graves tries to counter by clinching up but Punchsky breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Graves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Punchsky takes a knee to the side of the body.
Punchsky takes a knee to the side of the body.
Graves is struggling to control the position.
Graves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Punchsky in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Graves landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T2#
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section. Punchsky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section. Punchsky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Graves lands a knee to the head.
Graves has Punchsky pressed against the cage.
Graves utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Graves stalling against the cage.
Graves lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Graves.
Graves landing knees to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Graves displaying some good clinch control by pressing Punchsky up against the cage.#T3#
Graves utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Graves.
Graves effectively controlling the action here.
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section. Punchsky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Graves leaning his opponent against the cage.
Graves lands a knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Graves.#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nick Graves.#KD#
Graves cracks Punchsky with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Punchsky looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Graves finish him? #ROC#
Punchsky is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Punchsky tries to keep at a distance but Graves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Punchsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Graves lands a big knee to the head and Punchsky goes down! Graves pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Vereeuwigd 6
Date: Sep 20, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Graves clinches up with Battle and pushes him back against the cage.
Graves trying to stall but Battle improves his position.
Graves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Battle.
Battle tries to pull guard but Graves holds him up against the cage and eventually Battle drops back down to his feet.
Battle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves missing with knees to the body. #TD#
Battle jumps guard.
Battle has Graves pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Battle has his foot on Graves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graves works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Battle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graves defends it easily.
Graves trying to control but Battle is working from the bottom. #T1#
Battle has Graves pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Battle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Graves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Graves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battle keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Battle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Graves wants to control from the top but Battle keeps moving. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Battle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Graves is looking to clinch but Battle is avoiding it.
We've been hearing reports that Battle has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Battle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Graves misses the body punch
and Battle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Battle shoots in for a double leg but Graves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Battle sets himself, and Graves steps forward looking for the clinch! Battle avoids it this time.
Nick Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves tries to clinch but Battle is having none of it.
Battle misses with a straight left.
Graves wants to counter with a clinch but Battle pushes him away.
Battle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.#CL2#
Graves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Battle, pushing him back against the cage.
Graves is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Battle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gravess head.
Battle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow. #T3#
Battle misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Graves lands a nice knee to the body.
Battle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Graves smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dre Battle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves misses with a straight left.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL2#
Graves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Battle, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Graves crunches a lovely knee into Battle's ribcage.
Battle misses with a punch on the inside.
Battle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Graves smiles and moves away.
Graves jabs at Battle's body.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Battle tries to keep at a distance but Graves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Battle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Graves just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Battle fails to pull guard.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves looking to stall.
Graves is looking to control Battle's arms but Battle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Graves has his back to the cage.
Graves is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Graves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Battle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Battle jumps guard but Graves stands there with Battle around his waist. Battle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves takes a shot to the head.
Battle jumps guard but Graves stands there with Battle around his waist. Battle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Battle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Battle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Battle is breathing heavily.
Battle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Battle lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Graves will probably get the nod.
That's time! Battle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Graves throws a jab but it's blocked by Battle.
A little feinted left hand from Battle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Battle.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dre Battle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Battle misses with a looping left.
Battle misses with a straight right.
A big left from Graves misses.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Battle ducks down to avoid it.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Battle swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
It looks like Dre Battle has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Graves obliges.
Graves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Graves lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Graves landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Graves trying to land knees to the body.
Graves tries to land knees in the clinch but Battle avoids the damage to the body.
Battle gets through Graves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Battle misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves is trying to stall.
Battle misses with the head strike.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Battle blocks it with crossed arms.
Graves looking to slow down the pace here.
A bit of stalling here from Graves. #T2#
Battle managing to block the knees to the body from Graves.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Graves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Battle tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Battle back against the cage.
Battle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gravess head.
Graves tries to stall but Battle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Battle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Graves smiles and moves away. #CL#
Battle closes the distance and clinches.
Battle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nick Graves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Battle misses with the head strike.
Graves tries to land knees in the clinch but Battle avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Graves wants to stall.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Battle managing to block the knees to the body from Graves.
Battle 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. Battle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Graves wants to clinch up but Battle keeps it at a distance.
Battle throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Battle 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 Dre Battle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Battle is defending well for now.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Battle jumps guard but Graves turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Graves holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Graves misses with a knee strike.
Battle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Graves just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Graves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Battle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves is looking to control Battle's arms but Battle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Graves has his back to the cage.
Battle misses with a body punch.
Battle managing to block the knees to the body from Graves.
Battle jumps guard but Graves turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Battle has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Graves wants to stall.
Battle scores with a shoulder strike.
Battle is trying to pull guard but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
Battle misses with the head strike.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Graves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battle swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Graves to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dre Battle's cut.
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##CL2#
Graves takes the fight into the clinch.
Battle fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Battle jumps into guard, dragging Graves to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battle keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Battle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Graves trying to control but Battle is working from the bottom.
Graves might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Battle haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Battle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Graves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Battle is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Graves closes the distance and pushes Battle back into the cage.#TD#
Battle pulls guard successfully.
Battle seems keen to control Graves's posture.
Graves looking to pass the guard.
Battle is trying to control the position but Graves postures up.
Dre Battle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB#
Graves avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Battle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graves is aware though and is defending well.
Battle looking to control but Graves passes into half guard.
Battle is refusing to be controlled, as Graves sits in half guard.
Battle wants to improve his position but Graves is controlling well. #SUB#
Battle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Battle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Battle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Battle tries to get out of the position.
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Battle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nick Graves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Graves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Battle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Graves connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Graves instigates a clinch.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battle misses with a body punch.
Battle jumps guard but Graves turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Battle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Battle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Battle throws a head punch that misses.
Battle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Graves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Graves 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Graves!
Nick Graves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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