Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 308 Brown vs Kwong
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Dragneel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Graves doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick lands from Dragneel.
Dragneel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Graves takes a step back to recover.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dragneel.
Graves only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dragneel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dragneel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dragneel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Graves has time to react.
Dragneel misses the body punch
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graves lands a glancing blow to the side of Dragneel's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Dragneel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Graves is looking to slow Dragneel down with leg kicks.
Dragneel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dragneel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Graves walks into a straight right hand from Dragneel.
Dragneel lands a right hook to the body.
Dragneel misses with a kick to the body.
Graves on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Graves changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dragneel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dragneel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Graves with the counter takedown but Dragneel avoids it easily.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
Graves tries a quick counter leg kick but Dragneel is wise to it.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
Dragneel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dragneel lands with a cross. #CUT#It looks like Terrance Graves has been cut.#T2#
Dragneel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Graves. Those never looked like landing.
Dragneel lands a glancing blow to the side of Graves's head.
Graves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dragneel lands with a right hand.
Graves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Graves cracks Dragneel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dragneel misses with a body kick.
A jab from Dragneel finds it's way through Graves's defenses.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses.
Dragneel swings widly with a right hand
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Dragneel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Graves misses with an uppercut. Dragneel saw that one coming.
Dragneel misses with a body shot.
Dragneel lands a head shot.
Dragneel connects with a leg kick.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Dragneel is out of range.
Graves misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dragneel counters with a straight right hand.
Graves avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Crunch! Dragneel slams his shin into Graves's torso.
Dragneel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Graves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dragneel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Graves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves staying out of range there.
Graves is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Graves.
Graves takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dragneel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Graves scores with a jab to the body.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragneel throws out the jab.
Dragneel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dragneel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Graves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dragneel circles away quickly and effectively.
Dragneel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Graves looks to land a right hand but Dragneel moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dragneel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragneel misses the jab.
Graves with the counter takedown but Dragneel avoids it easily.
Dragneel cracks Graves with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragneel lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Natsu Dragneel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Graves is looking to slow Dragneel down with leg kicks.
A head kick from Dragneel lands but Graves takes it in his stride.
Dragneel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Graves.
Dragneel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Graves checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dragneel throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Dragneel throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Graves tries to land a front kick but Dragneel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Graves might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dragneel has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dragneel looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Dragneel throws a leg kick
and Graves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dragneel thinking.
Graves misses with a low kick.#T1#
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Dragneel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Dragneel moves away and avoids it.
Dragneel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Graves has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Graves fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dragneel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Graves's head backwards.
Dragneel lands with a kick to the temple. Graves shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dragneel throws an off balance right hand
and Graves counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragneel looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Dragneel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
Dragneel cracks Graves with an open hand slap.
Graves has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dragneel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Dragneel misses with a low kick.
Graves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Graves connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dragneel looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Dragneel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dragneel throws a leg kick that misses.
Graves is looking to slow Dragneel down with leg kicks.
Graves throws a leg kick but Dragneel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dragneel 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 Dragneel.
Natsu Dragneel is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragneel throws a push kick but Graves slaps the foot to one side.
Graves looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dragneel throws a head kick but Graves moves out of range. #T3#
Dragneel 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 avoids a kick to the body.
Dragneel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Graves if he has to take too many more of those.
Good leg kick by Graves.
Dragneel misses with a shot to the body
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dragneel lands a right hook to the body.
Dragneel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Graves checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Graves shapes to counter with a head kick.
Graves has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Graves tries to work over Dragneel's front leg with a kick but Dragneel checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dragneel.
Graves throws a jab when Dragneel was well out of range.
Graves connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dragneel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Graves's head backwards.
Graves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dragneel misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dragneel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dragneel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Graves. That did some damage!
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragneel moves away.
Dragneel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dragneel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Graves takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Natsu Dragneel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dragneel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dragneel throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves blocks a jab.
Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
Dragneel misses with a body punch
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dragneel misses with a kick to the body
and Graves counters with a left to the body.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves misses with a few strikes there.
Dragneel throws a low kick, looking for Graves's leg but Graves calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A low kick lands for Dragneel.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Graves lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dragneel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dragneel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Graves misses with a lunging right hand
and Dragneel counters with an outside leg kick.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut.
Dragneel misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Dragneel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dragneel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragneel moves away.
Dragneel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Graves just manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Dragneel.
Graves scores with a shot to the body.
Graves throws a body punch but Dragneel moves out of range.
Nice shot by Dragneel.
Graves tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dragneel is able to avoid easily.
Dragneel connects with a body shot.#T2#
A big left from Dragneel misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dragneel digs a good body shot into Graves's ribs.
Dragneel throws a wild body kick that Graves sees coming a mile off.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Graves with a nice cross.
Dragneel jabs at Graves's body.
Graves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Dragneel is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Dragneel 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.
Dragneel throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Graves decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dragneel's guard.

Dragneel is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Graves presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Dragneel prevents a body shot from Graves.
Dragneel has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Dragneel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Natsu Dragneel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dragneel blocking some punches.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragneel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Dragneel slowing the pace effectively.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Dragneel avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Graves.
Graves's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Graves tries to work over Dragneel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Dragneel avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Dragneel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dragneel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Terrance Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Dragneel controls the action.

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 Natsu Dragneel.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dragneel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Natsu Dragneel!
A very excited looking Natsu Dragneel 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: DMMA 302 Dall Jr vs Brown
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Graves.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
About Don misses with an uppercut
and Graves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps About Don thinking.
Graves thuds a left hand into About Don's body.
Graves swings and misses with a shot to the body
and About Don connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick from Graves, right into the meat of the thigh.
About Don misses with an uppercut
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
About Don pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
About Don fails with a takedown attempt.
About Don moves out of range as Graves throws a body kick.
Graves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Graves throws a leg kick but About Don checks 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!
About Don just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from About Don misses its intended target. #T1#
Nice shot by About Don.
About Don dives in for a single leg takedown but Graves sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
About Don tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves gets through About Don's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.
About Don goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
About Don wants to break the clinch but can't.
About Don 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 Get Wet About Don. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
About Don tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves tries to land knees in the clinch but About Don avoids the damage to the body.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
About Don pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graves misses with a hook. About Don ducked under it nicely.
Graves misses with a low kick. #T2#
About Don shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Graves defends it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Graves is looking to score with low kicks.
Graves has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Graves lunges at About Don with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by About Don's hand. #TD#
About Don looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
About Don throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
About Don trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
About Don controlling from the top position. #T3#
About Don looking to sit in guard and control but Graves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Graves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
About Don working for submissions but it's allowed Graves to get to half guard. #SUB#
About Don looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Graves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed About Don's head.
About Don is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Graves working over About Don with some ground and pound. About Don looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
About Don wants to get back to full guard.
Graves sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrance 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#
About Don connects with the punch.
Terrance Graves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
About Don just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves tries a quick counter leg kick but About Don is wise to it.
Graves tries a low kick but About Don avoids it.
About Don throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Graves counters with a left to the body.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from About Don.
Graves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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.
About Don throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping About Don at a distance.
About Don misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
About Don looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Graves lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
About Don throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Terrance Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
About Don throws a right hand that Graves ducks under and follows up with a left that Graves also avoids with ease.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
About Don closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
About Don throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.#T1#
About Don is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Nice body punch from About Don.
A jab from About Don misses.
Graves doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Graves misses with a body shot
and About Don counters with a straight right hand.
About Don tries to move into range but Graves moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from About Don misses.
About Don throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graves bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Graves slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by About Don - just one landing.
About Don scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Terrance Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
About Don is looking to counter punch.#TD#
About Don feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in About Don's guard. #REVB##T2#
About Don utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Graves controlling from the top position.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
About Don throws his legs up looking for a submission but Graves uses it to pass to side control.
About Don is looking for a sweep.
About Don seems a little lost for a moment, as Graves dominates the positioning.
About Don is looking to regain half guard here but Graves keeps moving and retains side control.
Graves takes a little break here. About Don wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but About Don keeps working.
You can see the frustration on About Don's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
About Don manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
About Don is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Graves jumps into side control!
Graves controls the position from side control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
About Don is trying to control Graves's posture but Graves avoids it.
About Don being controlled for a moment.
About Don is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Terrance Graves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
About Don uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
A big left from About Don misses.
Graves throws a hook but About Don blocks it.
About Don swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graves scores with a nice right hand.
About Don 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.
About Don misses the jab.
About Don tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from About Don.
Graves throws a lazy body kick
and About Don counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
About Don swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves throws a body punch but About Don moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Graves.
Graves throws a solid leg kick but About Don takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Graves.
About Don is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Graves slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Graves smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
About Don scores with a body shot. #T1#
About Don lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A low kick lands for Graves.
Graves takes a swing at About Don's ribcage but misses.
About Don shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Graves but Graves pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An inside leg kick lands from Graves.
Graves connects with a good right hand that stumbles About Don. About Don circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
About Don looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Graves throws a quick inside leg kick.
Graves throws a hook but About Don blocks it.
About Don darts in looking for a takedown but Graves gets double underhooks and turns About Don into the cage.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Graves throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Graves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but About Don blocks it with crossed arms.
Graves keeps control of About Don as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
About Don manages to break the clinch.
Graves misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling About Don to counter with a crisp jab.
About Don misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Get Wet About Don. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
About Don throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Graves avoids the body shot from About Don.
About Don throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Graves.
About Don has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Graves.
About Don steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.
A looping hook to the body misses from About Don. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Get Wet About Don has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
About Don throws an off balance right hand
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
About Don is looking to counter punch.
Graves wants to slow About Don down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
About Don throws an off balance right hand
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
About Don staying out of range there.
About Don on the wrong end of a nice jab.
About Don on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Graves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Graves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
About Don swings widly with a right hand
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Graves connects with a leg kick.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
About Don takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
About Don takes a shot to the body in his stride.
About Don throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves throws a lazy right hand but About Don sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
About Don takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Graves lands with a good body shot.
Graves slips a jab from About Don.
A swing and a miss from Graves.
A slapping leg kick lands for Graves.
About Don walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
About Don misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Graves dips to his left and cracks About Don with an uppercut!
Good leg kick by Graves.
Graves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
About Don throws a predictable looking body shot
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
About Don takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Terrance Graves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
About Don missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Graves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Graves 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 294 Drake vs Ekaku
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Graves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fadda Jr throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Graves forces Fadda Jr back against the cage and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Fadda Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fadda Jr blocks a body shot from Graves.
Fadda Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Graves smiles and moves away.
A low kick lands for Graves.
Graves lands with a straight right. Fadda Jr didn't see that one coming.
Fadda Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fadda Jr misses with a body shot
and Graves counters with an inside leg kick.
Fadda Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fadda Jr takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Graves lands a slapping body shot.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fadda Jr misses with a left hand
and Graves counters with an inside leg kick.
Graves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Fadda Jr is out of range. #T1#
Graves fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fadda Jr on the side of the head.
Graves has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A big right from Fadda Jr misses.
Fadda Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Fadda Jr misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Fadda Jr drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fadda Jr won't allow Graves to sweep him here.
Fadda Jr wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves being controlled here, momentarily.
Fadda Jr is looking to pass into half guard but Graves pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Graves is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Graves has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Fadda Jr to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Graves is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Fadda Jr pulls down on the head and he's put Graves to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oswaldo Fadda Jr!
Oswaldo Fadda Jr spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: DMMA 289 Mumba vs Nicoletta
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1##TD#
Graves gets the takedown into side control.
Graves wants to control but Skolz is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Graves crashes against the mat.
Graves looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Skolz is avoiding damage well.
Graves throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Skolz is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Skolz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Graves throws an elbow but Skolz slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves working the head and body with strikes.
Graves trying to control the position but Skolz is working away. #T1#
Graves is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Skolz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Skolz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Graves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Skolz is not content to let Graves control the position.
Skolz wants to get back to his feet.
Graves has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skolz wants to control but Graves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Skolz is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Graves shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Skolz is trying to defend but Graves finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Skolz is refusing to be controlled, as Graves sits in half guard.
Skolz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Graves controlling the action here. #T3#
Skolz is controlling Graves's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nice strikes from Graves there.
Skolz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Graves.
Skolz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Skolz is controlling Graves's posture.
Graves seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Skolz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Graves is stalling in the full guard.
Graves throwing strikes from guard but Skolz blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skolz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrance Graves dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Skolz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graves swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CUT2#It looks like Terrance Graves has been cut.
Graves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skolz lands a slapping body shot.
Skolz tries to clinch up.
Skolz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.#TD#
Graves fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Skolz to the ground. Graves is now in Skolz's guard.
Skolz wants to sweep but no luck.
Skolz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Terrance Graves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Graves landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz is pulling down on Graves's head. It's preventing any offense from Graves, at least for the moment.
Skolz looking to control. #T1#
Graves throws a big right hand that misses.
Graves being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that Skolz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Skolz looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Graves seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skolz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Skolz.
Skolz punishes Graves's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Skolz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graves keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Skolz slips a jab and a cross from Graves.
Skolz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.
Graves works the jab nicely.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Graves feints and as Skolz raises his hands in defense, Graves changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Skolz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graves is one step ahead there.
Skolz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Graves trying to control but Skolz is working from the bottom. #T3#
Graves slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Skolz is trying to control the position but Graves postures up.
Skolz being controlled here, momentarily.
Graves is fighting to break Skolz's control of his arms but Skolz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Graves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Skolz lands a two punch combo.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skolz is looking to land body kicks.
Skolz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Graves clinches up against the cage.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skolz misses with the head strike.
Skolz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves is trying to pull guard but Skolz has him pressed against the cage.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skolz's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skolz can do to turn this around?
Graves drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skolz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skolz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Skolz breaks the clinch.
Skolz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrance Graves dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Skolz tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skolz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skolz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Skolz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Graves moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Skolz.
Graves uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skolz has time to react.
Skolz throws a series of punches but Graves moves out of range.
Skolz tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Graves counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Graves trying to control from half guard but Skolz is working away.
Graves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Graves is nestled in close to Skolz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Graves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Graves thows a huge punch but Skolz dodges it nicely.
Graves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Graves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gerrad Skolz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skolz wants to get back to full guard.
Skolz has hold of Graves's hands but Graves slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Skolz wants to get back to full guard.
Graves stalling.
Skolz is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Graves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Skolz manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves trying to control but Skolz is working from the bottom.
Skolz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skolz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Skolz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gerrad Skolz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skolz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Graves dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skolz. That did some damage!
Skolz misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Graves pushes Skolz up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skolz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skolz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Skolz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Skolz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skolz smiles and moves away. #T4#
Graves lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skolz's sensitive parts. #CL#
Graves pushes Skolz up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves fails to pull guard.
Skolz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skolz misses with a body punch.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skolz's elbow.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Skolz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skolz.
Skolz is trying to break the clinch but Graves is controlling him.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Skolz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skolz throws an off balance right hand
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Graves checks a low kick from Skolz.
Skolz looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Terrance Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab, jab by Graves - just one landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graves, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrance Graves!
Our winner, Terrance 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: DMMA 276 The Superfight!
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1##TD#
Morrison scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Morrison throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Morrison fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Morrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working.
Graves takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Morrison looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Graves is avoiding damage well.
Morrison landing strikes.
The ground and pound from Morrison seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Graves wants to control but Morrison postures up.
The ground and pound from Morrison seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Morrison throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Graves works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Morrison slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Morrison throws a strike but Graves avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Morrison with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Morrison throwing strikes from guard but Graves blocks nicely.
Morrison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morrison postures up in Graves's guard and throws a big left but Graves blocks it.
Morrison postures up in Graves's guard and throws a big left but Graves blocks it.
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison is one step ahead there.
Morrison with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Graves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morrison throwing strikes from guard but Graves blocks nicely.
Morrison distracts Graves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morrison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Graves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morrison throws a big elbow that misses.
Morrison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Graves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison chips away with some ground and pound.
Graves wants to sweep but no luck.
Morrison throws a strike but Graves rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Graves preventing the sweep.
Morrison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Graves preventing the sweep.
Graves throws a big elbow that misses.
Graves won't allow Morrison to sweep him here.
Graves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morrison is trying to keep Graves in close.
Graves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morrison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Morrison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Morrison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Morrison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morrison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morrison misses with a head shot. Graves uses the momentum to regain guard.
Morrison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Graves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morrison.
Morrison trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morrison throwing strikes but missing.
Morrison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Morrison 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 on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Morrison throws a series of punches but Graves avoids them all with ease.
Morrison throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Graves.
Morrison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Graves to score with a decent uppercut.
Morrison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Morrison fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morrison throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves feints the counter takedown.
Morrison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morrison misses the jab.
Nice shot lands for Morrison.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
Graves throws a solid leg kick but Morrison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Graves.
Morrison misses with a shot to the body
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves blocks a jab.#CL2#
Graves moves into the clinch.
Graves lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
Graves lands an uppercut.#T1#
Morrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Morrison shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morrison.
Morrison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Graves's head.
Morrison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Graves defending well though.
Morrison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morrison trying to control from half guard but Graves is working away.
Graves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morrison 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.
Morrison lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Morrison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morrison trying to control from Graves's half guard. Graves has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Morrison sitting in guard here, content to control.
Morrison is looking to work some ground and pound but Graves has wrist control.
Morrison landing with the ground and pound.
Morrison scoring with some ground and pound.
Morrison sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Graves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Morrison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Graves controls Morrison momentarily but Morrison frees himself.
Morrison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morrison with a nice head shot there.
Morrison is looking to work some ground and pound but Graves has wrist control.
Morrison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morrison throwing strikes from guard but Graves blocks nicely.
Morrison is working Graves over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morrison slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Morrison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morrison trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Morrison controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Morrison walks into a left hand. #TD#
Morrison shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Graves is trying to defend but Morrison finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Graves is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Morrison dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Morrison gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morrison trying to control the position.
Graves preventing the sweep.
Graves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison is working hard here to advance position.
Morrison looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Graves puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves prevents Morrison from improving his position.
Graves is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Morrison reverses the position - he's now on top in Graves's guard.
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison is one step ahead there. #T1#
Graves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrison gets full guard.
Morrison is pulling down on Graves's head to control his posture.
Frank Morrison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morrison wants to improve his position but instead Graves has moved into half guard.
Graves thows a huge punch but Morrison dodges it nicely. #T2#
Graves wants to control but Morrison is keeping him busy.
Morrison is trying to maintain the position but Graves is very close to passing his half guard.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
Morrison controlling the position well.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Graves has control of the leg.
Morrison slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Graves wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving. #T3#
Morrison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Graves's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morrison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morrison looking to sit in guard and control but Graves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Graves forces his way into half guard.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Graves is controlling well.
Graves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morrison's head. #T4#
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.
Graves trying to control the pace.
Morrison is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Frank Morrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morrison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Graves has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Terrance Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are battling for position here. Morrison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Graves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morrison 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Morrison!
Frank Morrison decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 265 Martin vs Wasselach
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Graves swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Harakka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harakka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harakka.
Harakka 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 fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harakka on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Harakka.
Harakka throws a chopping leg kick but Graves manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And Graves tries to counter it with a takedown but Harakka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Harakka throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Graves moves forwards but Harakka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Graves connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Harakka swings widly with a right hand
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Graves with a nice cross.
Graves blocks a head kick by Harakka.
Gustav Harakka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harakka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Graves.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harakka feints and then cracks Graves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Graves down.
Harakka tries to clinch up
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harakka. #T2#
Graves fails with a takedown attempt.
Harakka tried to counter with a leg kick but Graves avoided it.
Harakka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graves misses the body punch
and Harakka counters with a good low kick that Graves was not able to check. #CL#
Harakka clinches.
Harakka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harakka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harakka misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Harakka fails to land.
Graves working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harakka.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harakka backwards.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harakka pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Harakka.
Harakka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves tries to work over Harakka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harakka backwards.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves blocking some punches.
Harakka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Harakka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harakka swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harakka misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harakka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Harakka.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Harakka controls the action. #T4#
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harakka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harakka.
Harakka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Harakka backwards.
Harakka keeps control of Graves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Graves prevents a body shot from Harakka.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harakka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harakka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves working aggressively here.
Harakka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Harakka on the inside.
Harakka lands with a light punch inside.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harakka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Terrance Graves will probably get the nod.
That's time! Harakka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Harakka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good exchange - Harakka coming out on top.
Harakka misses with a hook.
Jab from Graves.
Harakka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harakka misses with a low kick.
Harakka looks to clinch
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. #CUT#It looks like Terrance Graves has been cut.
Graves throws a head kick but Harakka moves out of range.
A slow jab from Harakka misses its intended target.
Gustav Harakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL#
Harakka takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Graves.
Graves prevents a body shot from Harakka.
Graves tries to work over Harakka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harakka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harakka misses with a punch on the inside.
Harakka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harakka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harakka lands a hook that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Harakka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Terrance Graves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Harakka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harakka working aggressively here.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harakka can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harakka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harakka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harakka lands a right hand. #T2#
Harakka misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
A short right from Harakka.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves pushes Harakka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Harakka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Harakka struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Harakka blocking some punches.
Graves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harakka.
A short body shot lands from Harakka as the two fighters clinch.
Harakka blocking some punches.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Harakka backwards.
Harakka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harakka backwards.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Harakka lands a right hand.
Graves tries a knee to the head but Harakka blocks it.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Harakka. #T3#
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Harakka.
A short right from Harakka.
Harakka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Harakka controls his hands.
A short right from Graves.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Harakka controls the action.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Harakka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harakka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Harakka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Graves.
With the fighters up against the cage, Graves throws an elbow but misses.
Harakka tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves prevents a body shot from Harakka.
A short left from Harakka.
Harakka has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harakka.
Graves presses Harakka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harakka working aggressively here.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Harakka misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harakka.
A hook to the body from Harakka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Harakka has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Harakka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harakka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves presses Harakka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Harakka scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch.
Graves has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Harakka scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves scores with a kick to the midsection.
Harakka misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Harakka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Graves.
Harakka throws a leg kick
and Graves counters with a body kick that stops Harakka in his tracks momentarily.
Harakka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Harakka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Harakka.
Harakka misses the jab.
Harakka ducks right into an uppercut from Graves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harakka lands with a nice body punch.
Graves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Harakka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Harakka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Graves's head.
Harakka scores with a nice body kick.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harakka misses with a kick to the body
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves swinging wildly here.
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Graves thuds his right hand into Harakka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Graves lands with a nice body kick.
Harakka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Graves is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Graves lands a nice shot that snaps Harakka's head back.
Harakka moves out of range as Graves throws a body kick.
Terrance Graves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harakka misses with an uppercut
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves connects with a nice looking jab.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harakka.
Some bone on bone action there as Harakka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Harakka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Graves has time to react.#T3#
Graves swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Harakka to counter with a crisp jab.
Harakka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Graves makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Harakka really felt that one!
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Harakka's shoulder, as Harakka tries to avoid the shot.
Harakka thinks about countering with a head kick.
Graves connects with a body shot that sends Harakka's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harakka throws a combination that misses
and Graves counters with a solid body kick.
Graves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harakka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A lazy left from Harakka finds it's target.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Harakka. No joy for Graves on that attempt.
It looked like Harakka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Graves throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice shot lands for Graves.
Graves scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves looks to throw the jab but Harakka is out of range.
Harakka throwing a counter right hand but Graves manages to avoid it.
Harakka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
A countering left hand to the body from Graves misses.
Harakka lands a jab to the nose.
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harakka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves throws a sloppy head kick and Harakka moves out of range easily.
Harakka quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Graves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Graves has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrance Graves!
Terrance Graves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 262
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Queen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Queen misses.
Graves swings for the body but Queen moves out of range.
Queen throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Graves slips under a jab from Queen.
Graves swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Queen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Terrance Graves has been cut.
Queen darts in looking for a takedown but Graves gets double underhooks and turns Queen into the cage.
Queen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Queen misses with a leg kick
and Graves counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Queen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Graves counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Graves.
Queen throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Graves counter with a right hand. #T1#
Graves lands a jab to Queen's midsection.
Graves checks a leg kick.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Graves throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Queen's corner calls for a 1-2. Queen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Queen connects with an inside leg kick.
Graves keeps Queen at a distance using the push kick.
Graves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Queen flicks out a counter leg kick but Graves steps away.
Queen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Graves counters with a shoot takedown. Queen fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Queen working a defensive guard here.
Graves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Queen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Queen looking for a sweep. Not yet Queen, not yet.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Queen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graves is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Queen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Graves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Graves working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Graves distracts Queen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Queen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Graves has passed into half guard!
Queen tries to roll over but Graves keeps him under control.
Queen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Graves scores with a couple of nice shots.
Queen tries to get to full guard but Graves has control of the leg.
Queen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Graves manages to pass to mount!
Queen tries to hold on but Graves postures up.#T4#
Queen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Graves breaks from Queen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Queen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Queen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Graves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Graves is landing with some decent strikes but Queen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrance Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Queen throws a low kick, looking for Graves's leg but Graves calmly moves out of range.
Queen misses with a right hand
and Graves makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Graves blocks a head kick by Queen.
Graves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Queen throws a leg kick
and Graves counters with an outside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Graves!
Queen misses with a takedown attempt
and Graves counters with a thumping low kick.
Queen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen throws a leg kick #TD#
and Graves counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Queen wants to improve his position but Graves is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Graves scores with a couple of nice shots.
Queen is breathing heavily.#T1#
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Queen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graves content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Queen wants to get back to full guard.
Graves is keen to just control but Queen is a slippery customer.
Terrance Graves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Graves controlling the pace. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Queen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Graves pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Queen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Queen tries to lock up and control but Graves gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Graves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Queen is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Queen gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Graves.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Graves in particular looking to stall.
Graves landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Graves trying to control the action but Queen is working from the bottom.
Graves scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Graves wants to advance to full mount but Queen doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Graves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Queen trying to keep a closed guard but Graves is proving a slippery customer.
Queen is looking to sweep but instead, Graves has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Queen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graves pulls his head out easily.
Queen is looking for a sweep. Graves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves working the head and body with strikes.
Graves is taking a breather. Queen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrance Graves dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Graves throws a hook but Queen blocks it.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Queen. Queen obviously looking to wear him down.
Graves lands a nice looking body kick.
Graves connects with a single shot there.
Queen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Graves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Queen.
Queen connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves scores with a body shot.
Queen throws a chopping leg kick but Graves manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Queen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Graves feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Queen.
Graves attempts a counter takedown but Queen avoids it well and moves away.
Graves lands a head kick!
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Graves jabs at Queen's body.
Terrance Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Queen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Queen was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Queen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves tries to counter with a takedown but Queen is quick to defend against it.
Graves scoring well with a low kick there.
Graves blocks a head kick by Queen.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Queen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Graves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Graves throws a nice looking combination but Queen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Queen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T2#
Queen throws a poor cross that misses
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Graves lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves cracks Queen with a good jab.
Queen takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Graves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Graves scores with a kick to the midsection.
Queen throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Graves decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Queen's guard.
Queen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Graves controls the pace.
Queen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graves is one step ahead there. #T3#
Graves lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Queen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Graves escapes and throws Queen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Graves connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Queen some visible discomfort.
Graves in side control lands a decent elbow.
Queen tries to buck Graves off but Graves is having none of it.
Graves landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Graves working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Queen is trying to improve his position.
Queen is letting Graves control him for a moment.
Graves wants to control but Queen is keeping him busy.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queen can do to turn this around?
Queen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Queen throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Terrance Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Queen throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Graves has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 250 Kwong vs Roll
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dochenko.
Dochenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dochenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Graves but Graves pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dochenko misses with a looping right.
Graves has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dochenko scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Dochenko.
Dochenko throws a right hand that misses
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Dochenko has been cut.
Dochenko avoids the head kick by Graves.
Dochenko is looking to counter punch.
Graves slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves lands a nice hook to Dochenko's body. Dochenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the liver by Dochenko. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dochenko is defended easily by Graves.
Graves is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dochenko with a body shot.#T1#
Dochenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Dochenko misses.
Graves was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves throws a hook but Dochenko avoids it easily.
Dochenko feinted with a counter takedown.
Dochenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Dochenko lands an overhand right.
Nice cross by Graves.
Graves slips a jab and a cross from Dochenko. #TD#
Dochenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Graves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Graves is looking for a sweep. Dochenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Graves is looking to control Dochenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Graves avoid being mounted?
Graves is positioning himself well to prevent Dochenko advancing to mount.
Graves on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dochenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Graves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been hearing that Dochenko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Graves is pressing down on Dochenko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dochenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dochenko postures up in Graves's guard and throws a big left but Graves blocks it. #T3#
Dochenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dochenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dochenko wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Graves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dochenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dochenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Graves throws a leg kick that is checked
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graves attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Graves gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Dochenko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dochenko.
Graves working a defensive guard here.
Graves is pulling down on Dochenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Dochenko, at least for the moment.
Dochenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Graves wants to sweep but no luck.
Graves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Dochenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dochenko lands with a cross.
Graves slips a jab from Dochenko.
Dochenko looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Dochenko throws a big shot that misses.
Dochenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Graves throws out a counter right but Dochenko avoids it with no problem.
Graves jabs at Dochenko's body.
Dochenko cracks Graves with an open hand slap.
Dochenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
Dochenko moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws a sloppy head kick and Dochenko moves out of range easily.
Dochenko misses the jab.
Graves with the counter takedown but Dochenko avoids it easily.
Dochenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
Dochenko misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Dochenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Graves releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dochenko loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
Nice shot by Dochenko.
Dochenko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Graves counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dochenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Graves connects with a right hand. Dochenko shakes it off.
Dochenko moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Dochenko feints and as Graves raises his hands in defense, Dochenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dochenko postures up in Graves's guard and throws a big left but Graves blocks it.
Dochenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dochenko postures up in Graves's guard and throws a big left but Graves blocks it. #T2#
Dochenko postures up in Graves's guard and throws a big left but Graves blocks it.
Graves is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dochenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Graves has wrist control.
Dochenko wants to pass the guard but Graves is keeping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Graves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Graves looking for a sweep. Not yet Graves, not yet.
Dochenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Dochenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dochenko throws a good cross that connects.
Dochenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves fails to land with a series of punches.
Dochenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves scores with a jab to the body.
Dochenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dochenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Dochenko looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Graves lands with a right hand.
Dochenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Graves misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Dochenko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graves being controlled here, momentarily.
Dochenko works over Graves with some ground and pound from guard.
Dochenko wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Dochenko content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Dochenko's cut.
That's time! Dochenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dochenko scores with a shot to the body.
Dochenko is looking to clinch but Graves is avoiding it.
Graves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Dochenko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Graves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dochenko trying to control the action but Graves is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dochenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ivan Dochenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dochenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dochenko trying to control the action but Graves is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Dochenko. #T1#
Dochenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Graves's head.
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. Dochenko connects with a nice short shot to Graves's temple.
Graves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dochenko.
Dochenko is thwarting Graves's attempts to control the position.
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. Dochenko connects with a nice short shot to Graves's temple.
Dochenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Graves defending well though.
Dochenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Graves on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dochenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dochenko thows a huge punch but Graves dodges it nicely. #T2#
Dochenko is thwarting Graves's attempts to control the position.
Dochenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dochenko throwing shots but Graves is blocking nicely.
Dochenko trying to control the action but Graves is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Dochenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dochenko working over Graves with some ground and pound. Graves looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dochenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dochenko looks to land a strike but Graves avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dochenko lands a couple of digs.
Graves looking for a sweep. Not yet Graves, not yet.
Dochenko throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dochenko is one step ahead there.
Dochenko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dochenko trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivan Dochenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dochenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dochenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dochenko.
Dochenko misses with a few strikes there.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Dochenko's shoulder, as Dochenko tries to avoid the shot.
Dochenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dochenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dochenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Graves.
Dochenko swings widly with a right hand
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves slips under a jab from Dochenko.
Graves counters with a body kick.
Terrance Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dochenko blocks the body kick.
Dochenko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Graves sprawls and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Dochenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dochenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Dochenko!
A victorious Ivan Dochenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 242 Panda vs Kuomanen
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Peterson connects with a crisp jab.
Peterson misses with an uppercut.
Peterson misses with a hook.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Dylan Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves lands a nice looking body shot.
Peterson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gravess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Peterson cracks Graves with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Peterson misses its intended target.
Peterson scores with a nice strike.
Peterson scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Peterson misses its intended target.
Peterson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Dylan Peterson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Graves at a distance.
Graves seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Peterson fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
A slow jab from Peterson misses its intended target.
Peterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peterson throws an off balance right hand
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
Graves feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Peterson lands with a shot to the body.
Graves on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Peterson misses with an uppercut.
Graves throws a quick counter kick to the body but Peterson avoids it.
Peterson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Peterson dives in and grabs Graves's left leg, looking for a takedown. Graves pushes down on Peterson's head and hops out.
Peterson scores with a nice right hand.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
Graves needs to keep his hands up - Peterson had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Peterson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Peterson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
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.
Peterson lands an elbow.
Peterson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Graves is not content to let Peterson control the position.
Graves is looking for a sweep.
Peterson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Graves sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Peterson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Peterson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Graves is being controlled here.
Graves regains half guard there - taking advantage of Peterson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson prevents Graves from improving his position.
Graves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Peterson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Graves holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Peterson misses with a head shot. Graves uses the momentum to regain guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peterson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson throwing strikes from guard but Graves blocks nicely.
Peterson chips away with some ground and pound.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but Graves is keeping the position.
Peterson postures up in Graves's guard and throws a big left but Graves blocks it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Peterson throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Peterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dylan Peterson's cut.
That's time! Graves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Peterson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Graves's waist but Graves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Peterson off to one side.
Dylan Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peterson throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Graves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Peterson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Graves napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Peterson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Graves sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Peterson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Graves tries to buck Peterson off but Peterson is having none of it.
Peterson is looking to take a break and control but Graves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Peterson.
Peterson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Peterson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Peterson misses with the ground and pound.
Peterson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Graves down.
Peterson throws an elbow but Graves slips to the side and avoids it well.
Peterson wants to control for a moment but Graves uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Graves regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Peterson.
Graves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Peterson lands a couple of elbows.
Peterson throws a strike but Graves rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Dylan Peterson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Graves with a nice head shot there.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves throws an elbow that misses. Peterson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Graves's guard. Nice move by Peterson!#REVB#
Peterson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Peterson looking to sit in guard and control but Graves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Graves chips away with some ground and pound.
Graves seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Peterson trying to control the position.
Peterson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Graves engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Graves is fighting to break Peterson's control of his arms but Peterson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Peterson trying to keep a closed guard but Graves is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Peterson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Graves has passed into side control.
Peterson 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 lands an elbow.
Peterson 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.
Peterson wants to control but Graves postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves is chipping away with strikes.
Peterson regains half guard.
Peterson is looking for a sweep. Graves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Terrance Graves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dylan Peterson'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Peterson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Graves counters with a nice low kick that buckles Peterson's knee momentarily.
Peterson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Graves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Peterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Graves blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Peterson. That snapped Graves's head back.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Graves circles away.
Peterson lands with a nice body punch.
Peterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Peterson dips to his left and cracks Graves with an uppercut!#T1#
Graves moves out of range as Peterson strikes.
Peterson misses with a left hand
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Peterson misses
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Peterson finds it's way round the side to connect with Graves's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peterson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Graves avoids it really well and circles away.
Terrance Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Peterson.
Peterson swings widly with a right hand
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
Peterson throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peterson lands a jab to the nose.
Peterson connects with a single shot there.
Peterson goes for a double leg but Graves avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Graves continues to drive forward.#T2#
Graves throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson misses the jab.
Graves throws a quick counter kick to the body but Peterson avoids it.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves 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!
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
Peterson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Graves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Peterson lands a body shot.
Peterson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Peterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but Graves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Peterson misses with an uppercut
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
Terrance Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Graves fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Peterson scores with the left hand. Graves knows he should have avoided that one.
Graves keeps Peterson at a distance using the push kick.
Peterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves counters with a huge left! Peterson 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 Peterson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Graves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrance Graves!
Terrance Graves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 233 Okongwu vs Lovanov
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Hall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Graves seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Graves smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Hall tries to counter it with a takedown but Graves pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hall scores with a jab to the body.
Hall scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws a nice looking combination but Graves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Hall lands with a right hand. #T1#
Hall cracks a nice hook into Graves's ribs.
Graves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Graves takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick from Graves misses #TD2#
and Hall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hall trying to control the position but Graves is working away.
Hall laying and praying for a moment but Graves takes advantage and regains half guard. #T2#
Hall performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Hall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Graves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Graves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.
Graves is staying active underneath Hall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hall controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hall trying to control the action but Graves is working from the bottom.
Graves tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Graves preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hall wants to pass to mount but Graves is defending the position. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura but Graves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hall to get the leverage.
Hall trying to control the action but Graves is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Graves defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Graves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Graves scrambles back to his feet.
Graves tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hall is able to avoid easily.
Hall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hall moves out of range as Graves strikes.
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves ducks right into an uppercut from Hall.
Graves throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Hall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Graves's guard.#T1#
Hall trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Graves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Graves keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hall wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Terrance Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall has his takedown stuffed
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Graves misses.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
A jab from Hall does it's job there.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Graves works Hall's body with a nice hook.
Graves scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Graves throws a head kick that misses.
Graves throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range. #KD#
Graves lands a big head kick that sends Hall tumbling to the mat! Graves takes a step backwards and waves Hall back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Hall is rocked!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Graves! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terrance Graves!
After winning the bout, Terrance Graves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 223 Gora vs Martin
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Graves throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Khrapov Jr works Graves's body with a nice hook.
Graves seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Khrapov Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graves gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Khrapov Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Graves. Graves obviously looking to wear him down.
Graves pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Graves scoring well with a low kick there.
Graves lands with a good body shot.
Graves keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Khrapov Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gravess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Khrapov Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves throws a hook but Khrapov Jr avoids it easily.
A big right from Graves misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khrapov Jr! But no joy.
Khrapov Jr misses with a straight right.
Graves misses with a hook. Khrapov Jr ducked under it nicely.
Khrapov Jr slips a jab from Graves.
Graves misses with a body punch
and Khrapov Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Khrapov Jr is just out of range.#T1#
Graves lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL2#
Khrapov Jr rushes Graves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khrapov Jr can't get the takedown.
Khrapov Jr tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Khrapov Jr.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khrapov Jr backwards. #BC#
Graves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick there by Graves.
Jab, jab by Khrapov Jr - just one landing.
Graves cracks Khrapov Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Graves slips a jab and a cross from Khrapov Jr.
Graves throws a head kick that misses.
Terrance Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves walks into a straight right hand from Khrapov Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves lands a leg kick that knocks Khrapov Jr off balance momentarily.
Graves lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khrapov Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Khrapov Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khrapov Jr tries to clinch there but Graves circles away. #T2#
Graves throws a push kick but Khrapov Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Khrapov Jr tries to clinch up.
Graves appears to be looking for a big counter.
Khrapov Jr 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 half hearted mid kick.
Graves throws the kick towards the body but Khrapov Jr avoids it.
Graves misses with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Khrapov Jr there.
Graves feints and then cracks Khrapov Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khrapov Jr down.
Khrapov Jr tries to clinch there but Graves circles away.
Graves uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khrapov Jr has time to react.
Terrance Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Khrapov Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Graves moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from Khrapov Jr misses its intended target.
A shot to the liver by Graves. Beautiful body shot.
Khrapov Jr walks into a jab.
Khrapov Jr slips a jab from Graves.
A jab from Graves finds it's way through Khrapov Jr's defenses. #T3#
Graves scores with a shot to the body.
Khrapov Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Graves connects with a good right hand that stumbles Khrapov Jr. Khrapov Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Khrapov Jr walks into a left hand.
Khrapov Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Graves on the side of the head.
Graves scores with a shot to the body.
Khrapov Jr misses with a hook.
A cross from Khrapov Jr lands.
Graves pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Khrapov Jr moves forwards but Graves connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Khrapov Jr lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Khrapov Jr misses the target.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves lands a jab to Khrapov Jr's midsection.
Khrapov Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Graves's head.#CUT2#It looks like Terrance Graves has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Khrapov Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khrapov Jr moves away.#T4#
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khrapov Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graves throws out the jab.
Graves throws a low kick but Khrapov Jr avoids it.
Khrapov Jr ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Khrapov Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Graves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crunch! Graves slams his shin into Khrapov Jr's torso.
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Khrapov Jr. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Graves does it's job there.
Khrapov Jr looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Graves lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Khrapov Jr ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khrapov Jr dips to his left and cracks Graves with an uppercut!
Khrapov Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khrapov Jr slips under a jab.
Graves punishes Khrapov Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrance Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Graves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khrapov Jr checks a low kick from Graves.
Graves connects with a nice looking jab.
Graves looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Khrapov Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Khrapov Jr cracks Graves with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Khrapov Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Graves's head but Graves avoids it well.
Khrapov Jr is trying to ground and pound but Graves uses the momentary lack of control by Khrapov Jr to regain half guard.
Khrapov Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Khrapov Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Graves defending well though.
Graves is pressing down on Khrapov Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Khrapov Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graves works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Khrapov Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Khrapov Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Graves looking for a sweep. Not yet Graves, not yet.
Graves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Khrapov Jr working his ground and pound in the gym.
Graves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Khrapov Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khrapov Jr is trying to maintain the position but Graves is very close to passing his half guard.
Khrapov Jr is staying active underneath Graves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Graves lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Khrapov Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khrapov Jr is trying to maintain the position but Graves is very close to passing his half guard.
Vasily Khrapov Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Graves is trying to control. Khrapov Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khrapov Jr wants to control but Graves is keeping busy.
Graves is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Khrapov Jr is looking for a sweep. Graves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Khrapov Jr wants to control but Graves is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Graves scores with a jab to the head.
Khrapov Jr moves out of range as Graves strikes.
Khrapov Jr takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Khrapov Jr shoots in for a takedown but Graves shows good takedown defense.
Graves misses with a straight left.
Terrance Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
Graves's corner calls for a 1-2. Graves obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Graves lands a leg kick that knocks Khrapov Jr off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Khrapov Jr closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
A nice left hand lands by Khrapov Jr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Khrapov Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4##BC#
Graves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khrapov Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves lands with an overhand left.
Graves scores with a nice right hand.
Khrapov Jr tries to clinch up
and Graves counters with a right hand to the body.
Khrapov Jr wants to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Graves finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Graves throws a lazy right hand but Khrapov Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrance Graves dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Khrapov Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Graves.
Khrapov Jr throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khrapov Jr misses with a body punch
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graves lands a two punch combo.
Graves's corner calls for a 1-2. Graves obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Khrapov Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Khrapov Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Graves lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khrapov Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Graves walks into a straight right hand from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Graves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Graves scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Khrapov Jr missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Khrapov Jr gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khrapov Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Graves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khrapov Jr. #T1#
Khrapov Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khrapov Jr prevents Graves from improving his position.
Khrapov Jr is thwarting Graves's attempts to control the position.
Khrapov Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Khrapov Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khrapov Jr can do to turn this around?
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Graves is trying to control but can't.
Khrapov Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Graves tries to roll over but Khrapov Jr keeps him under control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Terrance Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Graves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Graves tries to get to full guard but Khrapov Jr has control of the leg.
Khrapov Jr trying to control the action but Graves is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Graves.
A slapping leg kick lands for Graves.
Khrapov Jr misses with a takedown
and Graves makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Graves throws a body punch but Khrapov Jr moves out of range.
Khrapov Jr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Graves.
Khrapov Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Graves in his tracks. #T3#
Khrapov Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Graves. Graves obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheers as Graves lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khrapov Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Graves scores with the left hand. Khrapov Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Khrapov Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Graves lands with a straight right. Khrapov Jr didn't see that one coming.
Khrapov Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Graves misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Khrapov Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Graves's guard.
Graves trying to control the position here.
Khrapov Jr cracks Graves with a solid left hand.
Khrapov Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vasily Khrapov Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Khrapov Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Graves is controlling Khrapov Jr's posture.
Graves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Khrapov Jr's guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khrapov Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Khrapov Jr, not yet.
Graves postures up.
Khrapov Jr wants to sweep here but Graves controlling him for the moment.
Khrapov Jr keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Graves is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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 Terrance Graves.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graves, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 216 Martin vs Shifter
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Lacplesis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lacplesis throws a big shot that misses.
Lacplesis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Graves. Graves obviously looking to wear him down.
Graves throws a leg kick but Lacplesis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lacplesis missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Lacplesis tries to get set, Graves tries to push him back and clinch up but Lacplesis manages to avoid the attempt.
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lacplesis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves has a takedown stuffed.
Lacplesis throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves tries to counter by clinching up but Lacplesis breaks away and moves out of range.
Lacplesis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Lacplesis 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacplesis. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lacplesis circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Graves will feel that in the morning.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacplesis. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Lacplesis moves into the clinch.
Graves tries a body shot but Lacplesis blocks it.
Lacplesis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Graves's defenses.
Lacplesis scores with a shot to the side of Graves's head.
Graves misses with some punches.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacplesis's elbow.
Lacplesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Lacplesis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacplesis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Graves misses with some punches.
Graves tries to work over Lacplesis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves tries a body shot but Lacplesis blocks it.
Lacplesis blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lacplesis throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Graves.
Graves avoids a wild elbow strike from Lacplesis.#T2#
Nice elbow from Lacplesis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis digs a right hand into Graves's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Graves's gas tank.
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.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Graves breaks from the clinch.
Humors Lacplesis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lacplesis scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Terrance Graves has been cut.
Lacplesis jabs at Graves's body.
Graves takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lacplesis throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
Lacplesis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lacplesis sizes up Graves with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Graves shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lacplesis sprawls well. Lacplesis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graves gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Lacplesis misses with a hook.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis 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 just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Lacplesis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lacplesis throws a hook but Graves blocks it.#CL2#
Lacplesis moves into the clinch.
Lacplesis blocking some punches.
Lacplesis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Graves is trying to push Lacplesis away but Lacplesis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee calls for Lacplesis to work.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Lacplesis lands an elbow inside.
Lacplesis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4##BC#
Graves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lacplesis throws a wild body kick that Graves sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Lacplesis darts in and clinches Graves up against the cage.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Lacplesis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Graves blocks the elbow strike.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
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 right handed body shot lands from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Graves wants to take the fight to the mat but Lacplesis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrance Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Graves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graves seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lacplesis lunges at Graves with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Graves's hand.
Lacplesis misses with a looping left.
Graves tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lacplesis manages to circle out of the way.
Lacplesis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Humors Lacplesis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lacplesis lands a really nice looking cross but Graves seems unphased.
Lacplesis just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Lacplesis moves into the clinch successfully.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Lacplesis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Graves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
Lacplesis lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis trying to stall but Graves improves his position.
A short left from Graves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lacplesis.
Lacplesis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lacplesis misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lacplesis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.#BC#
Graves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lacplesis tests Graves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lacplesis scores with a nice head shot.
A nice leg kick from Lacplesis, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lacplesis tries a low kick but Graves avoids it.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lacplesis manages to circle out of the way.
Lacplesis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Lacplesis.
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacplesis missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lacplesis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Graves.#CL2#
Graves gets tackled into the cage by Lacplesis. Lacplesis maintains the clinch.
Graves is trying to pull guard but Lacplesis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Graves dodges an elbow strike from Lacplesis.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lacplesis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lacplesis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Graves prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to stall but Graves uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Graves blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Graves lands a nice knee to the body.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lacplesis looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards. #BC#
Graves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Lacplesis slips a jab from Graves.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Graves jabs Lacplesis right on the nose. Lacplesis blinks but takes it well.
Graves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lacplesis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lacplesis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lacplesis takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Lacplesis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lacplesis scores with a jab.#T4##CL2#
Lacplesis darts in and clinches Graves up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves lands a right hand.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Lacplesis controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Graves.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Graves lands a right hand.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lacplesis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacplesis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves tries to work over Lacplesis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacplesis 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.
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 Terrance Graves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lacplesis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Lacplesis has managed to clinch. #BC#
Graves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Graves holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Graves pushes Lacplesis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacplesis's elbow.
Graves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis lands a damaging elbow.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards. #T1#
Lacplesis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Lacplesis.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Lacplesis stalls.
Graves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacplesis's elbow.
Lacplesis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Terrance Graves's cut is getting worse.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Graves.
Graves avoids the elbow strike from Lacplesis, against the cage.
Graves letting Lacplesis take a breather here.
Lacplesis tries to stall but Graves uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2##BC#
Graves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Lacplesis clinches up with Graves and pushes him back against the cage.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves is working Lacplesis over against the cage.
Graves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lacplesis is defending well for now.
Graves misses with some punches.
Graves tries a body shot but Lacplesis blocks it. #BC#
Graves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lacplesis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lacplesis moves out of range as Graves strikes.
Lacplesis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Graves's hands.
Graves is looking to clinch.
Lacplesis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lacplesis, as that shot connected.
Lacplesis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Graves.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Lacplesis as he connects with a hook.
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Graves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Lacplesis drives through and clinches with Graves against the cage.
Graves blocks an elbow strike from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lacplesis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Graves being controlled against the cage.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Lacplesis avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lacplesis lands a body punch.
Terrance Graves has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Graves takes a shot to the head.
Graves prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lacplesis blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lacplesis walks away with a smile on his face. Graves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrance Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lacplesis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacplesis misses the shot to the body.
Graves seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lacplesis is looking to land body kicks.
Graves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Graves is looking to land body kicks.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Graves shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lacplesis is trying to defend but Graves finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Lacplesis manages to escape and get back to his feet!

And that's the end of the fight!
Humors Lacplesis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humors Lacplesis!
Humors Lacplesis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DMMA 207 Doomsday vs Costeau
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
A jab lands there for Graves.
Graves cracks Hawat with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hawat 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.#CL#
Graves darts in and clinches Hawat up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawat.
Graves presses Hawat against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hawat avoiding damage as Graves throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Graves.
Hawat blocks a body shot from Graves.
Graves tries to work over Hawat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves digs a right hand into Hawat's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hawat's gas tank.
Graves prevents a body shot from Hawat.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Hawat's head.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves presses Hawat against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Graves manages to break the clinch.
Graves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawat doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Graves looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD#
Graves looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T1#
Graves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hawat with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hawat wants to control but Graves is keeping busy.
Graves keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Graves wants to control but Hawat is keeping him busy.
Hawat keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Graves lands with a punch from half guard.
Graves takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Graves drops an elbow to the side of Hawat's head.
Graves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hawat with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Graves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Graves scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hawat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Graves.
Graves is pressing down on Hawat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hawat is holding on for now.
Graves is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Graves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawat defending well though. #T3#
Hawat is concentrating on defense, preventing Graves from advancing position.
Graves takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hawat is trying to control but can't.
Graves passes into side control, despite Hawat's attempt to control the position.
Hawat is not content to let Graves control the position.
Graves fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Graves scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
The ground and pound from Graves seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hawat is trying to get back to half guard.
Graves working the head with strikes.
Graves throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hawat works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Graves is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Graves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Graves not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hawat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrance Graves dominated that round.
That's time! Graves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hawat takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD#
Graves shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hawat's guard.
Graves wants to control from the top but Hawat keeps moving.
Graves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Graves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hawat's head.
Graves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws a big right hand that misses.
Graves looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graves's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Graves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hawat trying to control the position.
Graves is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hawat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graves is one step ahead there.
Graves trying to control but Hawat is working from the bottom.
Hawat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Graves makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hawat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Graves slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Graves lands a couple of elbows.
Graves throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Graves looking to sit in guard and control but Hawat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Hawat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graves pulls Hawat in to control the position.
Hawat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hawat won't allow Graves to sweep him here.
Graves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hawat manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Graves sitting in guard here, content to control.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Graves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Graves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Graves passes Hawat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hawat wants to improve his position but Graves is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawat wants to control but Graves is keeping busy.
Graves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrance Graves dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Graves scores with a takedown into Hawat's guard.
Graves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Graves advances position into side control!
Graves is chipping away with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves wants to control but Hawat is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hawat is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Graves off and has taken his back!
Graves has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hawat.
Graves tries to escape the position.
Hawat trying to control.
Hawat avoiding Graves 's attempts to control his hands.
Terrance Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Graves is really stuck here.
Graves surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Hawat controlling the position well here. Graves rolled but Hawat kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Thufir Hawat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hawat's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Graves rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Graves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hawat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hawat's back!#T4#
Hawat can't escape the position.
Graves has good solid back control here.
Graves gets his hands free as Hawat looks to control.
Hawat is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Graves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graves's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Graves has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 196 Outback vs Klimenko
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Graves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nakamura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Graves tried to counter with a leg kick but Nakamura avoided it.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Nakamura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Nakamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graves throws out the jab.
Nakamura misses the body punch
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
Graves throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nakamura avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses
and Graves counters with a good, hard body kick but Nakamura shrugs it off.
Graves drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nakamura fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Terrance Graves has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Graves scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamura controls his hands. #BC#
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura throws a front kick aimed at Graves's knee but Graves avoids it well.
A big right from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakamura lands a right hook to the body.
Nakamura scores with a nice right hand.
Graves walks into a straight right hand from Nakamura.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nakamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Nakamura fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Graves checks it well.
Nakamura cracks Graves with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nakamura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Graves on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nakamura with a nice calf kick.
Nakamura 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.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Graves.
Graves looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nakamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Graves was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nakamura lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nakamura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Graves feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Nakamura misses its intended target.
Nakamura defending well as Graves loads up on a big left hand.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses
and Graves counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Graves throws a hook to the side of Nakamura's head but Nakamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakamura staying out of range there.
Graves throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nakamura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nakamura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Graves avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
A slow jab from Nakamura misses its intended target.
Graves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakamura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Graves checks a leg kick nicely.
Graves throws the left hand but Nakamura avoids the punch easily.
Nakamura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Nakamura.
Nakamura punishes Graves's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakamura 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 mush.
Nakamura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Graves defending well as Nakamura loads up on a big left hand.
Graves tried to counter with a leg kick but Nakamura avoided it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Graves counters with a low kick, right behind Nakamura 's knee. #CL#
Graves drives through and clinches with Nakamura against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hideki Nakamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
That's time! Graves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Graves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a hook
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Nakamura scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nakamura presses Graves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamura controls his hands.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamura controls his hands.
Nakamura pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Graves misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Nakamura manages to break the clinch.
Graves checks a leg kick.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Nakamura digs a good hook to Graves's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Graves counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Nakamura misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nakamura!
Nakamura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Graves finds it's target.
Nakamura digs a good hook to Graves's body.
Graves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakamura circles away.
Nakamura misses with a combination
and Graves counters with a one-two to the body.
Nakamura throws out a leg kick but Graves moves out of range and Nakamura only half commits.
Nakamura throws a nice looking combination but Graves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nakamura.
Graves checks the leg kick.
Nakamura jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Nakamura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut
and Graves counters with a nice body kick.
Nakamura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura throws a low kick, looking for Graves's leg but Graves calmly moves out of range.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakamura scores with a shot to the body.
Nakamura tries to score with a low kick but Graves moves his leg out of the way.
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.
Nakamura looks to land a combination but Graves avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Graves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nakamura throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Graves checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nakamura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Graves.
Nakamura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Graves.
Nakamura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Nakamura misses with a hook.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It appears Graves was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Graves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Graves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Nakamura.
Nakamura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Graves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nakamura throws a series of strikes that have Graves backpedaling.
A good leg kick by Nakamura.
Graves throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamura moves out of range easily.
Graves swinging wildly here. #T4#
Graves is looking to clinch.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Nakamura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Graves's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Graves there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Nakamura.
Graves feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Graves throws a wild body kick that Nakamura sees coming a mile off.
Good leg kick by Graves.
Graves dodges the punch combination from Nakamura.
It looked like Graves was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nakamura.
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 takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hideki Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
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#
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses.
Nakamura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Graves finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nakamura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Graves there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nakamura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Graves cracks Nakamura with a good jab.
Nakamura misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakamura misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Graves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura swings widly with a right hand
and Graves counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Nakamura misses. #T1#
Nakamura throws a head kick but Graves moves out of range.
Nakamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Hideki Nakamura has been cut.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Graves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#Nakamura is rocked!
Nakamura looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
It appears Graves was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nakamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Graves misses its target.
Graves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nakamura misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Graves misses the target.
Graves throws a leg kick which misses Nakamura's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakamura tries to avoid it.
Nakamura seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Graves steps into range and cracks Nakamura with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Nakamura flops backwards and Graves dives into his guard looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura is pulling down on Graves's head. It's preventing any offense from Graves, at least for the moment.
Graves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Terrance Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Graves postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Graves advances to half guard.
Graves scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Graves thows a huge punch but Nakamura dodges it nicely.
Graves is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Graves lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves wants to free his trapped foot but Nakamura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Graves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nakamura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Graves is nestled in close to Nakamura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Graves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nakamura's head.
Nakamura trying to control here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Graves winds up and cracks Nakamura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Graves perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Graves lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Graves wants to control but Nakamura is keeping him busy.
Hideki Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Graves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Graves connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nakamura has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideki Nakamura!
Hideki Nakamura took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥 for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DMMA 4/20 O Malley vs Otori
Date: Apr 20, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Graves has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Gracie.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie is leaning against Graves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Graves.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves tries to pull guard but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie lands with a light punch 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!
Gracie tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Gracie lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Graves ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Graves no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Graves is keeping the position.
Graves is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Graves being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Graves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Graves throwing strikes but missing.
Graves throws an elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Graves's guard. Nice move by Gracie!#REVR#
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graves is keeping the position for now.
Graves has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Graves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.#T3#
Graves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
Graves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie misses with a jab to the body
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
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 Anderson Gracie will probably get the nod.
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#
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gracie. Gracie obviously looking to wear him down.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Graves counters with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Gracie.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie misses the body punch
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Graves takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracie throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
Graves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Graves doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Graves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#It looks like Terrance Graves 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!
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Graves makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.#T1#
Gracie throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
Graves lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Graves throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Gracie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Graves checks it well.
Gracie jabs Graves right on the nose. Graves blinks but takes it well.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Gracie misses.
A little jabbing left from Graves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
A head kick by Graves misses
and Gracie counters with a body kick that stops Graves in his tracks momentarily.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Graves throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Graves counters with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gracie scores with a jab.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
Gracie misses with a hook
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Gracie scores with a body shot.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Graves tries to move into range but Gracie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gracie scores with a jab. Graves acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Graves slips a jab from Gracie.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie tries to land a body kick
and Graves counters with a body kick.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Graves counters with a leg kick. #T4#
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gracie lands a nice hook to Graves's body. Graves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Graves uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gracie is looking to land body kicks.
Gracie throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graves has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gracie.
Graves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Graves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Gracie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Graves connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Gracie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
Graves with a nice cross.
A left lands for Gracie.#CL2#
Graves clinches up against the cage.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Graves gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves is looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Graves.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie works on Graves's body with a couple of short punches.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Graves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves flicks out a counter leg kick but Gracie steps away.
Gracie thows a leg kick but Graves checks it
and Graves counters with an inside leg kick.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Graves throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Graves lands with a right hand.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Graves blocks the leg kick.
Gracie cracks Graves with a good jab.
Terrance Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
Graves pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Gracie.
Graves misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie lands with a short shot to the head.
Gracie pushes Graves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Graves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie lands a right hand.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Gracie lands a hook that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head. #T3#
Gracie scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#That has opened up Terrance Graves's cut even more.
A short left from Gracie.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Anderson Gracie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gracie lands a right hand.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves blocking some punches.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Graves blocking some punches.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Graves.
Anderson Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Graves is looking for a takedown.
Graves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anderson Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrance Graves.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Graves.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Gracie!
A relieved looking Anderson Gracie 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: DMMA 178 Pinks vs Zimmerman
Date: Mar 22, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Graves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alexander, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexander is trying to push Graves away but Graves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves tries to pull guard but Alexander holds him up against the cage and eventually Graves drops back down to his feet.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graves misses with a lunging right hand
and Alexander counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graves looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely.
Alexander throws a counter high kick but Graves was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Alexander. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Graves misses with an uppercut.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Alexander's shoulder, as Alexander tries to avoid the shot.
Alexander 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 slips a straight right by Alexander.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graves connects with a single shot there.
Alexander misses with a left hand
and Graves counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Graves misses with a head kick.
Alexander moves out of range of the leg kick from Graves.
Graves misses with a low kick.
Alexander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Graves.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Graves moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Graves tries to land a front kick but Alexander steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Graves misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Graves. #TD2#
Graves looking to score a takedown here. Alexander is defending well but Graves drives through and ends up in Alexander's guard.
Alexander preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves postures up.
Graves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alexander's guard.
Graves trying to control the action but Alexander is working from the bottom. #T4#
Graves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alexander's head.
Graves thows a huge punch but Alexander dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Graves seems content to control.
Alexander tries to roll over but Graves keeps him under control.
Graves is keen to just control but Alexander is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves throws an off balance right hand
and Alexander counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrance Graves dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Graves has Alexander up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Alexander manages to break the clinch.
A low kick lands for Graves.
Graves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alexander.
Graves throws an off balance right hand
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves tries to clinch but Alexander moves away
and Alexander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Graves misses with a body kick.#T1#
Graves tries to clinch up.
Graves looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Graves instigates a clinch. #BC#
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graves on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Graves tries to clinch but Alexander moves out of range.
Graves misses with a body kick.#T2##CL2#
Graves instigates a clinch.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Alexander breaks the clinch.
Marcus Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graves misses with a left hand
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Graves lands with a kick to the temple. Alexander shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Graves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Alexander counters with a nice body kick. #T3#
Graves shoots in for a double leg but Alexander sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alexander throwing a counter right hand but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves moves in looking to clinch but Alexander pushes him off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alexander. Graves shrugs it off though.
Terrance Graves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graves shoots in for a takedown but Alexander shows good takedown defense.
Graves goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Graves tries to clinch up.#T4#
Alexander works over Graves's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Terrance Graves has been cut.
Graves throws a lazy head kick
and Alexander counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Alexander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexander with a nice calf kick.
Alexander blocks a head kick by Graves.
Alexander is looking to counter punch.
Graves lands a nice hook to Alexander's body. Alexander takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Alexander dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Graves shoots in looking for a takedown. Alexander tries to sprawl out of it but Graves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alexander manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Graves misses with a leg kick
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Alexander counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alexander throws a nice looking combination but Graves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Graves cracks Alexander with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Graves tries to pull guard but Alexander holds him up against the cage and eventually Graves drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Graves.
Marcus Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graves with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marcus Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrance Graves.#T2#
Alexander lands a really nice looking cross but Graves seems unphased.
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.
Alexander rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexander misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Graves's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves tries to clinch up but Alexander circles away and keeps his distance.#KD2#
Graves throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Alexander stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Graves follows into mount!
Terrance Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Graves tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alexander tries to hold on but Graves postures up.
Graves controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Let's hope that Graves has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Alexander is desperately trying to improve his position but Graves has a good base and remains in mount.
Graves controlling the position easily from mount.
Graves looking to control but Alexander is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Graves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Graves 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Terrance Graves!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Terrance Graves!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Terrance Graves!

Terrance Graves wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Terrance 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: DMMA 169 Outback vs Roos
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Graves connects with the punch.
Hang thows a leg kick but Graves checks it
and Graves counters with a nice body kick.
Graves connects with a jab.
Hang walks into a jab.#ROC#Hang is rocked!
Graves tries a head kick but it misses.
Hang pushes Graves away with a front kick.
A low kick lands for Graves.
Graves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graves seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A nice leg kick from Hang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Graves swats away the attempt to clinch by Hang.#T1#
Hang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hang cracks a nice hook into Graves's ribs.
Hang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Graves in his tracks. #CUT2#It looks like Terrance Graves has been cut.
Hang avoids the body shot from Graves.
Some bone on bone action there as Graves checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hang scores with a body shot.
Hang checks the leg kick.#T2#
Hang throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
Graves lands a right hook to the body.
Hang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hang throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Hang cracks Graves with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Graves checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Hang.
Hang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Hang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A solid body kick from Graves.
Graves tests Hang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Graves misses with a left hand
and Hang counters with an outside leg kick.
Graves looks to land a right hand but Hang moved out of range.
Graves walks into a jab.
Hang misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Graves circles away from the clinch attempt
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target.
Hang avoids the head kick by Graves.
Hang throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Graves jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hang swings widly with a right hand
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Graves staying out of range there.
Graves swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Graves cracks Hang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Terrance Graves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Graves throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Graves takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL2#
Hang rushes Graves and presses him up against the cage.
Hang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Hang digs a right hand into Graves's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Graves's gas tank.
Hang lands with a left to the head.
Hang misses with some punches. #BC2#
Hang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves misses with a leg kick.
Graves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hang.
Kra Hang seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Hang throws a leg kick but Graves checks it.
Graves scores with a nice strike.
Hang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Graves counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Hang out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Graves is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Terrance Graves!
A very excited looking Terrance 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: DMMA Wednesday Warfare 1
Date: Jan 18, 2023

#R1##CL#
Graves gets tackled into the cage by Badges. Badges maintains the clinch.
Badges misses with an elbow over the top.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Graves.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Needno Badges has been cut.
Badges looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Badges misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Graves avoids a wild elbow strike from Badges.
Graves tries a body shot but Badges blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves scores with a hook to the body.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Badges backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
Graves blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Graves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Graves lands the left hand.
Graves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target.
Needno Badges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
and Graves counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Badges! He's just covering up as Graves starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrance Graves!
Terrance Graves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 158 Panda vs Schultz
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Nakamura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakamura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Graves thows a leg kick but Nakamura checks it
and Nakamura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nakamura tries to score with a low kick but Graves moves his leg out of the way.
Nakamura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Graves misses.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Nakamura throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#It looks like Terrance Graves has been cut.
Graves misses with a low kick.
Nakamura is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nakamura has managed to clinch.
Graves can't break the clinch.
Nakamura misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nakamura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Graves throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Nakamura.
Nakamura takes a shot to the head.
Graves lands a right hand.
Graves's coach down at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) 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.
Nakamura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nakamura or not.
Nakamura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakamura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves prevents a body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a nice elbow.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakamura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nakamura lands a nice elbow.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakamura misses with some punches.
Nakamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakamura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves blocks an elbow strike from Nakamura.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nakamura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakamura creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Graves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nakamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakamura tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Nakamura back against the cage.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Nakamura throws an elbow but it misses.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves blocks an elbow strike from Nakamura.
A hook to the body from Graves.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Nakamura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves blocks an elbow strike from Nakamura.
Nakamura blocks a body shot from Graves.
A right hand to the body from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands an elbow just above Graves 's eye.
Graves blocks an elbow strike.
Nakamura blocks a body shot from Graves.
Nakamura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
Nakamura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakamura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakamura.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamura controls his hands.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakamura throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Nakamura fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nakamura just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graves's brow.
Graves working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nakamura throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graves defending well as Nakamura loads up on a big left hand.
Graves was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nakamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graves clobbers Nakamura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nakamura checks a leg kick.
Nakamura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Graves swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Graves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Nakamura thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nakamura swings widly with a right hand
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves misses with a hook.
Nakamura connects with a leg kick.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura cracks Graves with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Nakamura.
Graves lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nakamura will feel that in the morning.
Graves swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nakamura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graves throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hideki Nakamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nakamura lands a slapping body shot.
Graves throws a wild body kick that Nakamura sees coming a mile off.
Nakamura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Graves. That did some damage!
Nakamura looks for the body kick but Graves saw that one coming.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Graves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Nakamura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nakamura gets through Graves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakamuras head.
Nakamura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nakamura lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nakamura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
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 nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nakamura avoids it.#T1#
Nakamura struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands. #BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hideki Nakamura is winning the standup battle so far.
Graves throws a head kick but Nakamura moves out of range. #CL#
Nakamura has Graves up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves blocks an elbow strike from Nakamura.
Graves lands a body shot.
Nakamura is trying to break the clinch but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nakamura. #BC2#
Graves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graves clobbers Nakamura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nakamura looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
Graves blocks a head kick by Nakamura. #T2#
Nakamura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Graves attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nakamura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nakamura misses with a hook
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves lands a head kick. Nakamura smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Hideki Nakamura has been cut.
Nakamura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Nakamura blocks the leg kick.
Nakamura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakamura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nakamura missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Graves checks the leg kick.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Graves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
A big right from Graves misses.
Graves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakamura counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nakamura.
Graves connects with a looping right hand.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Nakamura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Graves.
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target.
Nakamura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Graves.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakamura takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nakamura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nakamura duly obliges.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Graves blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves throws a front kick aimed at Nakamura's knee but Nakamura avoids it well.
Graves lunges at Nakamura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nakamura's hand.
Graves lands a body shot.
Nakamura wants to land a leg kick but Graves is out of range.
Graves walks into a jab.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
Nakamura backing away here, and Graves unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Graves looks to land a left hand but Nakamura moved out of range nicely.
Nakamura jabs Graves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nakamura throws out a powerful jab.
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
Graves throws a series of punches but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nakamura throws the kick towards the body but Graves avoids it.
Graves let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
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 Hideki Nakamura will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nakamura throws a jab but it's blocked by Graves.
Nakamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Graves blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.
Nakamura lands with a hook. Graves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Graves blocks a leg kick.
Graves goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Graves!
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.
Graves scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura slips under a jab from Graves.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakamura swings for the body but Graves moves out of range. #CL#
Nakamura drives through and clinches with Graves against the cage. #T1#
Graves avoids a wild elbow strike from Nakamura.
Nakamura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Nakamura blocks a body shot from Graves.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graves pushes Nakamura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves working aggressively here.
Nakamura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nakamura blocking some punches.
Nakamura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Graves blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
A short right from Graves.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakamuras head.
A short right from Graves on the inside. #BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graves throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura tries to clinch there but Graves circles away.
Graves bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Terrance Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Graves connects with an inside leg kick.
Graves scores with a leg kick.
Graves throws a lazy right hand but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves is looking to score with low kicks.
Nakamura walks forward, straight into a front kick from Graves.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakamura throws a leg kick which misses Graves's front leg but catches the back leg as Graves tries to avoid it.
Graves scores with a shot to the body.
Graves takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Nakamura connects with a body shot that sends Graves's belly button to the back.
Graves lands a body shot.
Nakamura keeps Graves at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
Graves connects with a leg kick.
Nakamura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura lands a lovely overhand right.
Nakamura moves away from the strike by Graves.
Nakamura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Graves moved away.
Nakamura keeps Graves at a distance using the push kick.
Nakamura is looking to clinch but Graves is avoiding it.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakamura throws a lazy head kick
and Graves counters with a body kick.
Nakamura is looking to clinch but Graves is avoiding it.
Graves looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Nakamura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Graves checks a leg kick.
Nakamura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nakamura will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves throws a hook but Nakamura blocks it.
Nakamura attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hideki Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamura.
Nakamura cracks Graves with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Graves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Graves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakamura sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Graves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakamura 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hideki Nakamura!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hideki Nakamura thanked AVALON for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XIV
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
Khrapov Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Vasily Khrapov Jr has been cut.
Graves's coach down at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) 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.
Khrapov Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Graves steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Graves.
Vasily Khrapov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Khrapov Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Graves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Khrapov Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Graves gets double underhooks and turns Khrapov Jr into the cage.
Khrapov Jr prevents a body shot from Graves.
Khrapov Jr stalling in the clinch but Graves improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Graves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khrapov Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Graves counters with a thumping low kick.
Graves throws a low kick, looking for Khrapov Jr's leg but Khrapov Jr calmly moves out of range.
Khrapov Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graves misses with a low kick.
That kick from Graves tenderised Khrapov Jr's leg. Khrapov Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Graves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khrapov Jr dips to his left and cracks Graves with an uppercut!#TD#
Khrapov Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Graves's guard.
Khrapov Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Graves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khrapov Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves is pulling down on Khrapov Jr's head to control his posture.
Khrapov Jr with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Khrapov Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Graves has wrist control.
Khrapov Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khrapov Jr is one step ahead there.
Graves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Graves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khrapov Jr throwing strikes from guard but Graves blocks nicely.
Khrapov Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Graves has wrist control.
Khrapov Jr 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.
Khrapov Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Khrapov Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Khrapov Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Graves has wrist control.
Graves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing that Khrapov Jr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Khrapov Jr from controlling successfully.
Khrapov Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Graves wants to sweep here but Khrapov Jr controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Graves gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Khrapov Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Graves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Khrapov Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Graves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khrapov Jr won't allow Graves to sweep him here.
Khrapov Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Khrapov Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khrapov Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Graves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khrapov Jr.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Khrapov Jr from controlling successfully.
Khrapov Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khrapov Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khrapov Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Khrapov Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasily Khrapov Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Khrapov Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Khrapov Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Graves off the cage and back into range.
Khrapov Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Khrapov Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khrapov Jr digs a good hook to Graves's body.
Khrapov Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
Khrapov Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khrapov Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Khrapov Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Graves avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khrapov Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Graves connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khrapov Jr's hands.
Graves throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Khrapov Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Khrapov Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Khrapov Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Khrapov Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Graves trying to control but Khrapov Jr is working from the bottom.
Khrapov Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Graves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Graves stopping the sweep attempt from Khrapov Jr.#T2#
Khrapov Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Graves controlling the position.
Graves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khrapov Jr postures up in Graves's guard and throws a big left but Graves blocks it.
Khrapov Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khrapov Jr wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Graves is trying to control the position but Khrapov Jr postures up.
Graves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khrapov Jr trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom. #T3#
Khrapov Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Khrapov Jr throws a strike but Graves rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Graves slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Khrapov Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
Graves won't allow Khrapov Jr to sweep him here.
Graves stands up out of Khrapov Jr's guard for a moment - Khrapov Jr manages to land a nice upkick.
Graves wants to control from the top but Khrapov Jr keeps moving.
Khrapov Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khrapov Jr throws a strike but Graves rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Graves throws a big elbow that misses.
Graves looking to pass the guard.
Khrapov Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Graves tries to free his leg and advance position but Khrapov Jr is retaining full guard.
Graves postures up in Khrapov Jr's guard and throws a big left but Khrapov Jr blocks it.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Khrapov Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khrapov Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khrapov Jr keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
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 Vasily Khrapov Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vasily Khrapov Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Khrapov Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Graves pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Graves cracks Khrapov Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Terrance Graves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graves pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Khrapov Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Graves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Khrapov Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Graves off the cage and back into range.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves swats away the attempt to clinch by Khrapov Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Graves.
Graves throws a wild body kick that Khrapov Jr sees coming a mile off.
Graves bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1##CL#
Khrapov Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Khrapov Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
A short left from Graves.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khrapov Jr blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khrapov Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Khrapov Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Graves works on Khrapov Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Khrapov Jr blocks a body shot from Graves.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Khrapov Jr controls his hands.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves prevents the takedown attempt.
Terrance Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Graves pushes Khrapov Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Khrapov Jr turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Khrapov Jr manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Khrapov Jr misses with a head shot. Graves uses the momentum to regain guard.
Khrapov Jr is fighting to break Graves's control of his arms but Graves is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Graves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khrapov Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khrapov Jr throws an elbow that misses. Graves uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Khrapov Jr's guard. Nice move by Graves!#REVB#
Khrapov Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Vasily Khrapov Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Graves sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Khrapov Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Graves seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Graves stopping the sweep attempt from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr trying to control the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Khrapov Jr is pulling down on Graves's head. It's preventing any offense from Graves, at least for the moment.
Graves tries to free his leg and advance position but Khrapov Jr is retaining full guard.
Khrapov Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Khrapov Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Graves misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Graves darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#Vasily Khrapov Jr's cut is getting worse.
Khrapov Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Graves but Graves pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A countering left hand to the body from Graves misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Khrapov Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Graves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Khrapov Jr 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Khrapov Jr!

Event: DMMA 150 Championship Chaos
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Polus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Graves plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Raminus Polus has been cut.
Graves fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Polus checks it well.
Graves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Graves wants it to stay on the feet.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Polus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Graves darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws a push kick but Polus slaps the foot to one side.
Polus throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
Graves jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Polus shoots in for a double leg but Graves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Graves appears to be looking for a big counter.
A shot to the body from Polus misses #KD#
and Graves counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Polus down! Graves is looking to finish but Polus is intelligently defending himself. #ROC#Polus is rocked!#T1#
Graves passes Polus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Polus is still in real trouble! Can Graves finish him?
Graves with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Polus seems to have recovered his senses.
Graves wants to control but Polus is keeping him busy.
Graves moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polus is looking to reverse the position.
Polus manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Polus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Polus wants to sweep but Graves has passed to side control!#T2#
Graves working the ground and pound from side control.
Polus taking punishment in the form of punches.
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Polus keeps working.
Polus 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 is looking to take a break and control but Polus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graves is chipping away with strikes. #T3#
Polus is trying to improve his position.
Polus struggling a bit here.
Graves lands a decent elbow from side control.
Graves wants to control but Polus is keeping him busy.
Graves working the body and head with strikes.
Polus 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. #T4#
Graves trying to control the action but Polus is working from the bottom.
Graves working the body and head with strikes.
Polus is looking for a sweep.
Graves lands an elbow.
Graves wants to control but Polus is keeping him busy.
Polus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Graves's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrance Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Graves cracks Polus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Graves misses with a left hand
and Polus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Terrance Graves has been cut.
Graves slaps away a takedown attempt from Polus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Polus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Polus shoots in and gets a takedown into Graves's guard.
Graves controlling Polus's posture.
Polus tries to free his leg and advance position but Graves is retaining full guard. #T1#
Graves wants to sweep here but Polus controlling him for the moment.
Graves is working hard here to advance position.
Graves keeping full guard, as Polus tries to pass.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Polus being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Graves connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Polus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Graves doesn't seem bothered though.
Graves misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Polus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Graves to the ground. Polus is now in Graves's guard.
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Polus is one step ahead there.
Graves keeping full guard, as Polus tries to pass. #T3#
Polus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Polus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Polus trying to move into half guard but instead Graves has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Polus is looking to sweep but instead, Graves has passed into half guard.
Graves lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Polus is refusing to be controlled, as Graves sits in half guard. #T4#
Graves throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Polus to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Polus 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.
Graves postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Graves engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Polus 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves stays in close to Polus's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Raminus Polus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Graves scores with a sloppy right hand. Polus should have avoided that one.
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Polus throws a leg kick which misses Graves's front leg but catches the back leg as Graves tries to avoid it.
Graves turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Terrance Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Graves misses #TD2#
and Polus counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Polus is working for a kimura but Graves is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Graves is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Polus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Graves tries to get to full guard but Polus has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Polus 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 Polus. #SUB2#
Polus 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 Polus. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Graves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Graves wants to control the position but Polus says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Polus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Graves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Graves is trying to control but Polus passes into side control!
Polus is trying to move to mount but Graves reverses beautifully and ends up in Polus's guard. #SUB2#
Graves avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Polus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Polus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graves is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Polus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Polus has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Graves wants to control from the top but Polus keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Polus wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raminus Polus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Polus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raminus Polus!
Raminus Polus thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 140 Abarai vs Kofel
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Graves fakes the leg kick and cracks Khrapov Jr in the body.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Khrapov Jr misses.
Graves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Graves throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #KD#
Graves drops Khrapov Jr with a big left hand and mounts him. Khrapov Jr is in big trouble! #ROC#Khrapov Jr is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Vasily Khrapov Jr has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves dominating with strikes here.
Khrapov Jr is still in real trouble! Can Graves finish him?
Graves unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Khrapov Jr wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Graves celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrance Graves!
A relieved looking Terrance 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: DMMA Friday Night Fights V
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Graves.
Saros looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saros throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Graves on the side of the head.
Graves misses with a two punch combination.
Saros pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Saros blocks it well.
Graves misses with a kick to the body
and Saros counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Graves thinking.
Graves looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Terrance Graves has been cut.
Graves thuds his right hand into Saros's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Leevi Saros has been cut.
Saros bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Graves's head.
Graves lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves misses with a hook. Saros ducked under it nicely.
Saros takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saros lands a nice hook to Graves's body. Graves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Saros rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saros.
Graves only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Saros throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graves's coach down at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) 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 misses with a right hand
and Saros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saros is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saros.
Nice defenses there by Graves.#T2#
Graves misses with a left hand
and Saros counters with a right hand to the body.
Graves thumps Saros with a low kick.
Saros throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saros lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saros lands the left hand.
Graves misses with a left hand
and Saros counters with a stiff right hand.
Saros avoids a kick to the body.
Saros on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Graves. Graves obviously looking to wear him down.
Saros misses with a straight left.
Graves slips a straight right by Saros.#T3#
Graves lands with a cross.
Saros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves unleashes a big counter combination but Saros bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Graves misses with a left hand
and Saros counters with a straight right hand.
Graves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Graves lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saros just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Graves misses.
Saros pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Saros throws a predictable looking body shot
and Graves counters with a good low kick that Saros was not able to check. #T4#
Graves scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saros takes one to the side of the head.
Graves cracks Saros with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Saros misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Saros throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Saros 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.
Saros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Graves lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Saros has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saros and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saros tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Graves manages to circle out of the way.
Saros takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Graves misses with a head kick.
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 Leevi Saros will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Saros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Saros misses with a jab to the body
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saros swings away with a body shot that misses
and Graves counters with a low kick, right behind Saros 's knee.
Saros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Graves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saros.
Saros misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saros slips a straight right by Graves.
Graves throws a lazy right hand but Saros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saros blocks the body kick. #T1#
Graves tests Saros's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Graves moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Graves throws out a leg kick but Saros moves out of range and Graves only half commits.
Saros lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saros.
Graves needs to keep his hands up - Saros had a free shot at his head there.
Saros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Graves.
Saros throwing a counter right hand but Graves manages to avoid it.#T2#
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Saros makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graves.
Saros is looking to counter punch.
Saros stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Graves.
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!
Saros misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
Graves lands with a good body shot.
Graves moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T3#
Saros avoids the head kick by Graves.
An attempted straight right counter from Saros misses the target.
Graves slips under a jab.
Graves misses with a jab to the body
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Terrance Graves's cut even more.
Saros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saros moves out of range of the body kick from Graves.
Graves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Graves connects with a solid leg kick.
A big left from Saros misses.
Saros dips to his left and cracks Graves with an uppercut!#T4#
Saros moves out of range of the body kick from Graves.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Saros.
Graves throws a leg kick
and Saros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graves takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Graves's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saros under the eye.
Saros is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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 body kick.
Saros throwing a counter right hand but Graves manages to avoid it.
Saros misses the body punch
and Saros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saros misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Saros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Saros.
Graves chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrance Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Graves throws a leg kick but Saros moved away.
Graves thuds his shin into the meat of Saros's side.
Saros throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Terrance Graves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graves scores with a jab. Saros acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A shot to the body from Saros misses
and Graves counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Saros loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
Graves throws out a loose jab but Saros uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saros throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
Graves punishes Saros's body with a nice straight punch.
Saros throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Graves counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Graves is looking to slow Saros down with leg kicks.
Saros with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Graves to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#Saros is rocked!
Graves ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Saros out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terrance Graves!
A very excited looking Terrance 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.
The defeated Leevi Saros had this to say: 'A man can't outlast whatever he's made. Tonight my opponent extended this inevitability beyond the realms of mine. Congratulations. Rise or fall, we get up and keep grinding. And grinding, the constant movement, never ends. I will return.'.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights 2
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Graves lands a front kick.
Hall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Graves's hands.
Hall moves out of range as Graves strikes.
Hall darts in looking for a takedown but Graves gets double underhooks and turns Hall into the cage.
A lazy left from Hall finds it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hall crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Graves - the referee stops the clock and Hall gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Graves. Hall manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Graves misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves trying to control here. #SUB2#
Hall 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 Hall. #SUB2#
Graves is defending against the submission attempts here by Hall. #T1##SUB2#
Hall 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 Hall. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura but Graves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hall to get the leverage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Hall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura but Graves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hall to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura but Graves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hall to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Hall is trying to work for a kimura but Graves is defending well. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Graves defends it well. #T3##SUB2#
Hall is working for a kimura but Graves is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Graves defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Graves is just riding it out for now. Hall eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Graves defends it well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Hall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Graves is just riding it out for now. Hall eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Hall dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hall 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 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall checks a leg kick.
Hall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Graves seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A bone on bone clash there as Hall blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing.
Hall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
Graves lands with a nice body punch.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Graves thuds his right hand into Hall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but Graves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Terrance Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Hall.
Graves connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hall's hands.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves throws a chopping leg kick but Hall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Graves misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Graves looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Graves gets caught napping as Hall dives in and scores a takedown. Graves manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Graves.
Graves is pulling down on Hall's head. It's preventing any offense from Hall, at least for the moment.#T3##SUB2#
Hall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Graves looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Graves looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Graves! #REVR#
Graves lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hall is not content to let Graves control the position.
Hall is looking to regain half guard here but Graves keeps moving and retains side control.
Graves tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Ground and pound from Graves. #SUB2#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Graves wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Graves is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graves pulls his head out easily.
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 Terrance Graves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall'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#
Graves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Graves circles away from the clinch attempt
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hall throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves counters with a slapping leg kick.
Graves scores with a jab. Hall acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#Hall is rocked!
Graves misses with a low kick.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Hall moves out of range of the body kick.
Hall lands a body shot.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Graves as he avoids it easily.
Hall seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Graves has time to react.
Graves lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Graves! Hall is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrance Graves!
An out of breath Terrance Graves thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 114 Pinks vs Martin
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Graves throws a lazy right hand but Navarro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Navarro swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graves lands a jab to the head.
Graves misses with a low kick.
Graves tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Navarro defends well and Graves ends up having to push Navarro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Navarro lands a shoulder strike.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Navarro misses with a body punch.
Navarro blocks a body shot from Graves.
Navarro can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Navarro backwards.
Navarro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Navarro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves presses Navarro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Navarro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graves misses with a kick to the body
and Navarro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Graves.#T1##TD#
Navarro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Graves to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Graves looking to sit in guard and control but Navarro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Graves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Graves seems keen to control Navarro's posture.
I've been told that Navarro has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#T2#
Graves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Navarro slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Navarro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Graves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Navarro is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Navarro prevents Graves from improving his position.
Graves keeping control of the position.
Graves trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Navarro throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves misses with a body kick.
Navarro avoids a kick to the body.
Navarro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Graves staying out of range there.
Graves throws a quick counter kick to the body but Navarro avoids it.
Navarro slips a straight right by Graves.
Graves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Graves moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNavarro.
Terrance Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves thuds his shin into the meat of Navarro's side.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Nice uppercut lands for Navarro. That snapped Graves's head back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Navarro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Navarro.
Graves lands a jab.
Navarro throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Terrance Graves will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Navarro throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Graves is predictable there
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Graves.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Navarro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Navarro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Graves with a body shot.
Graves throws out a powerful jab.
Nice shot lands for Navarro.
Graves is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Graves lands a nice looking kick to the body. Navarro takes a step back to recover.
Graves connects with a good right hand that stumbles Navarro. Navarro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Graves tries to work over Navarro's front leg with a kick but Navarro checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves is looking to score with low kicks.
Navarro misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range.
Graves misses with the body kick
and Navarro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Navarro wants to slow Graves down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Navarro throws a right hand that misses
and Graves counters with a low kick, right behind Navarro 's knee.
Graves fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Graves misses with a looping right.
Navarro looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Graves throws a body kick that misses.
Navarro stuffs the takedown attempt from Graves. Graves gets slowly back to his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Graves - that will leave a mark!
Graves looks to throw the jab but Navarro is out of range.
Navarro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Graves throws a body punch but Navarro moves out of range.
Navarro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Graves gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Navarro counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Navarro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Navarro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Graves if he has to take too many more of those.
Graves slips a straight right by Navarro.
A jab from Navarro misses.
Navarro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Navarro. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Navarro throws a low kick, looking for Graves's leg but Graves calmly moves out of range.
Navarro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Navarro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Navarro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Graves.
Navarro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Navarro blocks a low kick nicely.
Terrance Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
Graves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Navarro misses.
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Navarro counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Graves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Navarro.
Graves misses with a looping right.
Navarro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Navarro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Graves checks it well.
Graves shoots in and drives through. Navarro sprawls well.
A nice side step and Navarro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrance Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves lands with a nice body kick.
Navarro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Navarro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Graves can pounce on him.
Navarro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Graves.
Graves throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Navarro to counter with a crisp jab.
Graves misses with a left hand
letting Navarro counter with a right hand.
Navarro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves half committed to a counter leg kick.
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.
Graves throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves throws the kick towards the body but Navarro avoids it.
Navarro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Navarro feints and then cracks Graves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Graves down.
Navarro throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
Graves tries a head kick but it misses.
Graves looks to throw a body kick
letting Navarro counter with a right hand.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Navarro tries to avoid it but Graves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Navarro to the ground. Navarro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Navarro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Navarro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Navarro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Graves.
Navarro throws a big counter head kick but Graves avoids it with no problem.
Navarro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Navarro misses with a straight left.
Graves throws a leg kick
and Navarro counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Navarro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Graves doesn't seem phased though.
Graves fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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 Terrance Graves will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Graves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Navarro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Navarro looks to land a body kick but Graves moved away.
Graves misses with a hook.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
A little feinted left hand from Graves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Graves throws a hook but Navarro blocks it.
Graves keeps Navarro at a distance using the push kick.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro.
It looked like Graves was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Graves misses with a takedown attempt - Navarro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Navarro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Navarro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Graves thuds his right hand into Navarro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Graves misses with a takedown
and Navarro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Graves thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrance Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Graves swings for the body but Navarro moves out of range.
Graves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Graves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Navarro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Graves scrambles back to his feet.
Navarro walks into a jab.
Navarro throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves walks into a jab.
Graves shoots and misses
and Navarro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Navarro scores with a decent looking hook.
Graves throws the kick towards the body but Navarro avoids it.
Navarro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Graves misses with a lunging right hand
and Navarro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navarro misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Navarro misses.
Jimmy Navarro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terrance Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Navarro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves lands a lovely overhand right.
Graves misses with a right hand
and Navarro counters with a nice body shot.
Graves throws a wild body kick that Navarro sees coming a mile off.
Navarro tries a quick counter leg kick but Graves is wise to it.
Navarro misses with an uppercut.
A low kick lands for Graves.
Navarro scoring well with a low kick there.
Navarro looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Jimmy Navarro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves shoots and misses
and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut.
Navarro blocks a low kick nicely.
Navarro throws a nice looking combination but Graves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves throws a leg kick
and Navarro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
A head kick misses from Navarro. #TD#
Graves closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Navarro is not content to let Graves control the position.
Graves takes a little break here. Navarro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Graves working away.#T4#
Graves wants to control but Navarro is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Navarro's face as Graves controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Graves fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Graves scores with a jab.
Navarro misses with a left hand
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves connects with the punch.
Graves scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Graves.

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 Terrance Graves.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graves, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrance Graves!
A relieved looking Terrance 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: Slavic FL 29
Date: May 13, 2022

#R1#
Mahogany throws a sloppy head kick and Graves moves out of range easily.
Mahogany takes one to the chin there.
Jab, jab by Graves - just one landing.
Graves throws a low kick but Mahogany avoids it.
Mahogany appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Graves walks into a jab.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves misses with a low kick.
Mahogany stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#It looks like Terrance Graves has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany goes for a double leg but Graves avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Graves continues to drive forward.
Graves is trying to counter with his kicks.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahogany misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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 can't find room to land a body shot as Mahogany controls the action.
I was talking to Mahogany's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mahogany trying to control the position but instead, Graves has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mahogany into the ropes.
Graves scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1##BC#
Mahogany's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahogany shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Graves as he jumps to the side.
Graves lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Graves slips a jab from Mahogany.
Mahogany misses the jab.
Graves lunges at Mahogany with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mahogany's hand.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves misses with a body shot
letting Mahogany counter with a right hand.
Graves misses with a hook. Mahogany ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Mahogany wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Graves throws a hook but Mahogany avoids it easily.
Graves throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mahogany on the side of the head.
Terrance Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves connects with a jab.
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahogany lands with an overhand left.
Mahogany misses with a head kick.
Mahogany moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Mahogany.
That kick from Graves tenderised Mahogany's leg. Mahogany is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
A lazy body kick from Graves #TD#
and Mahogany counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Graves looking for a sweep. Not yet Graves, not yet.
Mahogany trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Graves tries to pass to full mount but Mahogany defends it. #SUB#
Mahogany looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been informed that Graves has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Mahogany actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Graves controlling the pace.
Mahogany trying to get back to full guard but Graves takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mahogany can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrance Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A head kick misses from Mahogany.
Graves doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Graves throws a leg kick
and Mahogany counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mahogany checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mahogany half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mahogany tries to clinch up.
Graves moves forwards but Mahogany connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Graves throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Graves misses with an uppercut.
Graves moves out of range as Mahogany strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Graves. #CUT2#It looks like Rich Mahogany has been cut.
Graves avoids the head kick by Mahogany.
A swing and a miss from Mahogany.
A nice leg kick from Graves, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Graves cracks Mahogany with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mahogany on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mahogany takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mahogany throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Graves on the side of the head.
Mahogany scores with the left hand. Graves knows he should have avoided that one.
Graves misses with an uppercut. Mahogany saw that one coming.
Mahogany thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graves slips under a jab.
Graves getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mahogany throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.#TD#
Mahogany shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahogany trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Graves looking for a sweep. Not yet Graves, not yet.
Mahogany trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahogany controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mahogany wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3##SUB#
Mahogany drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Graves dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Mahogany wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Graves is now in half guard.
Mahogany is trying to maintain the position but Graves is very close to passing his half guard.
Mahogany slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Mahogany isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Graves stacks Mahogany on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Graves!#T4#
Graves trying to control the action but Mahogany is working from the bottom.
Graves controls the position from side control.
Mahogany is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahogany is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Terrance Graves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Mahogany looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahogany throws a right hand that misses
and Graves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mahogany thinking.
Graves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mahogany.
Mahogany throws a big shot that misses.
Mahogany slips under a jab.
Graves takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Graves looks for the body kick but Mahogany saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mahogany throws a head kick but Graves moves out of range.
Mahogany is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mahogany moves in looking to clinch but Graves pushes him off.
Graves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Graves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mahogany slips a jab from Graves.
Mahogany half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Mahogany slips the punch.
Graves lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mahogany cracks Graves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sloppy strikes from Graves. Those never looked like landing.
Mahogany appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mahogany scores with a jab to the jaw.
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves defending well as Mahogany loads up on a big left hand.
Graves lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Graves misses with a hook. Mahogany ducked under it nicely.
Rich Mahogany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terrance Graves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Graves.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mahogany.
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses
letting Graves counter with a 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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahogany. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Graves there as he acknowledges the shot.
Graves misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Mahogany counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Graves is refusing to be controlled, as Mahogany sits in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Mahogany is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Graves defends it well. #SUB#
Mahogany is trying to work for a kimura but Graves is defending well. #SUB#
Mahogany seems to be working for a kimura but Graves defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Mahogany is looking for a kimura but Graves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mahogany to get the leverage.
Rich Mahogany overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Graves regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Graves is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Mahogany has gone for a leg lock! Graves slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mahogany's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Mahogany looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Graves passes into half guard.
Graves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mahogany does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Mahogany looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mahogany actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Terrance Graves.
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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrance Graves!
Our winner, Terrance 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.
Rich Mahogany spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations Pice O'Xit. You were a hell of an opponent. I will go home and take solace in my many leatherbound volumes.'.

Event: Slavic FL 26
Date: Apr 26, 2022

#R1#
Rochester misses with a straight right.
Rochester throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Terrance Graves has been cut.
Rochester connects with a body shot.
Graves connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rochester momentarily. #CUT2#It looks like Arlo Rochester has been cut.
Graves misses with a head kick.
Rochester lands with a straight right. Graves didn't see that one coming.
Rochester moves out of range of the body kick.
Rochester wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice body kick from Graves.#KD2#
A big head kick from Graves and Rochester is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC2#Rochester is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rochester being controlled here, momentarily.
Oh Rochester is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Rochester 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. Oh but Rochester is tightening it up a little... Graves has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Graves reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Graves taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rochester!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Arlo Rochester!
Arlo Rochester retains his welterweight title!

Event: Slavic FL 22
Date: Apr 08, 2022

#R1#
Graves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Graves throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Graves moved away.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graves looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones throws a series of punches but Graves avoids them all with ease.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Graves is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Graves counters with a big uppercut that knocks Jones off his feet! Graves dives into side control looking to finish!#T1#
Jones tries to escape but Graves is in control.
Check out the look on Graves's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jones managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Graves.
Graves working the ground and pound but Jones is defending the strikes.
Graves in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Graves in side control, throwing shots but Jones defends.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Graves working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Graves taking a breather here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Graves creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Graves throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Graves scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jones to see if he's OK.
Graves is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jones will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Graves cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jones takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Graves fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Graves working the ground and pound but Jones is defending the strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Graves tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Graves with the ground and pound but Jones regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Graves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Graves.
Graves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Graves looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Graves in particular looking to stall.
Graves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Graves not doing much here.
Graves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Graves throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Graves tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Graves trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Graves scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrance Graves dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Graves throws a head kick that half lands.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Terrance Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Jones misses.
Graves scores with a leg kick.
Graves dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Graves lands a jab.
Rebel Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Graves counters with a solid body kick.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves counters with a big right hand! Oh Jones is in trouble here! Graves follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrance Graves!
A victorious Terrance Graves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Uuberschlouth throws a series of punches but Graves avoids them all with ease.
Graves connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Uuberschlouth's hands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Graves. That's going to slow Uuberschlouth down.
Graves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Uuberschlouth's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Pilaf Uuberschlouth has been cut.
Uuberschlouth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Graves at a distance.
Good exchange - Graves coming out on top.
Terrance Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uuberschlouth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Graves avoids the head kick by Uuberschlouth.
Uuberschlouth slips a jab and a cross from Graves.
Uuberschlouth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Uuberschlouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uuberschlouth throws a right hand that misses
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
Uuberschlouth throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Uuberschlouth.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Uuberschlouth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Graves counters with a crisp right that sends Uuberschlouth to the canvas! Graves follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrance Graves!
Terrance Graves 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.

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