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Event:
GDL 113: Perkele VS Dilbrandt
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Graves tries to sprawl but Pink drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pink seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Graves is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mister Pink! |
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Event:
GDL 110: Hanley VS Hunt
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Milani punishes Graves's body with a nice straight punch.
We've been informed that Milani has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Milani lands with a shot to the body.
Milani looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Milani lands a lovely overhand right.
Milani jabs Graves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Graves staying out of range there.
Milani lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Graves on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Graves moves to clinch but Milani breaks away
and Milani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Milani.
Milani throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
Milani stuns Graves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
A combination from Graves does no damage.
Graves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick by Graves misses
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick by Graves misses
and Milani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Graves misses with a head kick.
Milani throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.
A head kick by Graves misses
and Milani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Milani throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Milani lands a nice hook to Graves's body. Graves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Graves throws a head kick that misses.
Graves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Milani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Milani lands with an uppercut that bounces Graves off the cage and back into range.
Milani scores with a jab to the body.
Graves misses with a double jab
and Milani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graves is breathing heavily.
Graves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Milani finds it's way round the side to connect with Graves's head.
Graves slips a jab and a cross from Milani.
Graves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Graves takes a swing at Milani's ribcage but misses.
Milani scores with a hook to the body. Graves takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Milani lands with a good body shot.
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Milani.
Milani misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Milani lands a right hook to the body.
Graves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Milani lands a nice hook to Graves's body. Graves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Milani.
Milani 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.
Milani lands the left hand.
Graves slips under a jab from Milani.
Graves slips under a jab.
Graves throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Milani.
Milani rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Milani throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.#T4#
Milani just misses with a punch to the body.
Milani ducks right into an uppercut from Graves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Milani looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Milani misses the target.
Graves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Milani scores with a body shot.
Graves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Milani catches Graves right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Graves has closed the distance and engaged Milani in a clinch.
The referee calls for Milani to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dumuzid Milani dominated that round.
That's time! Graves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Milani scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Milani.
Dumuzid Milani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milani scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Graves doesn't seem bothered though.
Milani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Milani lands a right hook to the body.
Milani lands a body shot.
Dumuzid Milani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Milani looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Graves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milani misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Graves counters with a left and a right that stings Milani.
Graves scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milani misses with a looping right.
Milani thuds a left hand into Graves's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Milani.
Joseph Graves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Milani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Milani looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Milani.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Milani 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.
Milani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Graves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Milani ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Graves throws a head kick that misses.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Milani ducks down to avoid it.
Milani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Graves dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Milani. That did some damage!
Milani scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Graves doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Milani jabs at Graves's body.
Milani stuns Graves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milani scores with a hook to the body. Graves takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Graves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Milani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Milani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves tries to move into range but Milani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Graves looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Milani getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Milani misses with a hook.
Milani lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Graves at a distance.
Milani throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.#T3#
Milani missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Milani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Graves was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Milani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Milani tests Graves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Milani connects with a body shot that sends Graves's belly button to the back.
Milani digs a good hook to Graves's body.
Milani 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.
Milani throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graves tries to counter by clinching up but Milani breaks away and moves out of range.
Graves slips a straight right by Milani.
It looked like Graves was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Graves looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Milani looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.#T4#
Milani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Milani throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Graves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Graves is looking to clinch but Milani is avoiding it.
Milani appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Milani with a jab.
Graves throws a leg kick that is checked
and Milani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves is looking to chop away at Milani's legs.
Graves throws a head kick that misses.
Milani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Graves dodges the punch combination from Milani.
Graves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dumuzid Milani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Milani lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Graves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Milani doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Milani lands a nice hook to Graves's body. Graves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Milani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Graves slips a jab from Milani.
Milani scores with a body shot.
Milani scores with the left hand. Graves knows he should have avoided that one.
Graves tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Milani scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Milani connects with the punch.#ROC2#Graves is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milani cracks Graves with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oh Graves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graves gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Milani gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dumuzid Milani! |
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Event:
GDL 102: Sloan VS Hunt
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Graves avoids the body shot from Hoglander.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoglander throws out the jab.
Graves went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Graves wants to clinch.
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoglander. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoglander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Hoglander.
Nils Hoglander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hoglander finds it's way round the side to connect with Graves's head.
Hoglander throws a sloppy body shot
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Graves tries to clinch up but Hoglander circles away and keeps his distance.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoglander was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Hoglander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Hoglander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoglander cracks Graves with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hoglander misses with a shot to the body
and Graves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoglander thinking.
Graves throws a right hand that Hoglander ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoglander also avoids with ease.
A big left from Hoglander misses.
It looked like Graves was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Graves tries to clinch up but Hoglander circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoglander bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Graves's head.
Hoglander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Graves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Hoglander misses.
Hoglander fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Graves drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hoglander sprawls and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Graves.
#T2#
Hoglander throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
Hoglander throws a right hand that Graves ducks under and follows up with a left that Graves also avoids with ease.
Hoglander takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
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!
Hoglander throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoglander lands a right hook to the body.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hoglander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoglander misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Graves throws a head kick that misses.
Graves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Hoglander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Graves misses with a hook. Hoglander ducked under it nicely.
Hoglander misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
As Hoglander tries to get set, Graves tries to push him back and clinch up but Hoglander manages to avoid the attempt.
Graves scores with a head kick.
Graves looks to land a combination but Hoglander avoids it well.
Hoglander appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hoglander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoglander avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Graves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoglander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Joseph Graves has been cut.
Graves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hoglander counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Graves is breathing heavily.
Hoglander slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hoglander misses with a body punch
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves blocks a jab.
Graves appears to be looking for a big counter.
Graves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoglander scores with a body shot.
Hoglander looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Graves closes the distance but Hoglander moves to the side
and Hoglander counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Graves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hoglander thuds a left hand into Graves's body.
Hoglander 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.
Hoglander looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Hoglander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Hoglander just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Hoglander releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Hoglander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph 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.#R2#
Graves attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hoglander takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left lands for Hoglander.
Hoglander throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves throws a big counter combination but Hoglander scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hoglander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoglander fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
Hoglander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graves.
Graves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hoglander misses the shot to the body.
Joseph Graves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoglander digs a good body shot into Graves's ribs.#T1#
Graves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoglander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoglander connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hoglander misses with a hook.
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoglander.
Hoglander looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Graves throws a nice head kick!
Graves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hoglander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoglander loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hoglander 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.
Hoglander thuds his right hand into Graves's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hoglander circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hoglander counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Hoglander stuns Graves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves avoids the body shot from Hoglander.
Hoglander punishes Graves's body with a nice straight punch.
Graves jabs at Hoglander's body.
Graves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Graves throws a sloppy head kick
and Hoglander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoglander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoglander lands a nice hook to Graves's body. Graves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoglander lands a jab to the head.
Hoglander looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Graves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoglander.
#T3#
Hoglander throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
Hoglander lands a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hoglander.#ROC2#Graves is rocked!
Graves throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Graves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoglander tests Graves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Graves closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves seems to have got his legs back now.
Graves throws a sloppy head kick
letting Hoglander counter with a right hand.
Hoglander punishes Graves's body with a nice straight punch.
Hoglander circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Hoglander scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoglander connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hoglander connects with a body shot that sends Graves's belly button to the back.
Graves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hoglander fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Graves to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Graves looks to clinch but Hoglander throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Graves taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nils Hoglander!
Nils Hoglander 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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Event:
GDL 99: Dilbrandt VS Stevens
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
KnockOut takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Graves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Graves tries to clinch up but KnockOut circles away and keeps his distance.
KnockOut avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from KnockOut on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
KnockOut stuns Graves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
KnockOut fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
KnockOut scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Graves is breathing heavily.
Graves misses with a double jab.
KnockOut scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
KnockOut connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
KnockOut lands with a cross.
KnockOut thuds a left hand into Graves's body.
Graves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
KnockOut scores with a body shot.
#T1#
KnockOut cracks a nice hook into Graves's ribs.
Jab, jab by KnockOut - just one landing.
KnockOut ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
KnockOut scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Graves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
KnockOut lands a jab to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Joseph Graves has been cut.
KnockOut dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
KnockOut lands a big uppercut and Graves crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Graves looks OK. KnockOut waves Graves back to his feet!#ROC2#Graves is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oh Graves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
KnockOut lands a nice hook to Graves's body. Graves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Graves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Graves seems to have got his legs back now.
KnockOut lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Graves at a distance.
KnockOut lands with a shot to the body.
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
KnockOut 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.
KnockOut scores with a shot to the body.
#T2##KD2#
KnockOut feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Graves sprawling to the canvas! Graves rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can KnockOut finish him?!
Graves leaves his chin hanging out and KnockOut seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Graves crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike KnockOut!
An out of breath Mike KnockOut thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GDL 95: Killer Jr VS Lasombra
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Graves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Graves moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Graves working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson is working Graves over against the cage.#BC2#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graves misses with an uppercut.
Graves swinging wildly here.
Graves throws a sloppy body shot
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Graves tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
Graves tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
#CL2#
Jackson pushes Graves up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson. #T2#
Jackson pushes Graves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Graves is breathing heavily.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Graves is rocked!
Graves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Graves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gravess head.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gravess head. #T3#
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Graves seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Jackson prevents Graves from breaking the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Jackson gets through Graves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson throws a big uppercut that drops Graves! More strikes from Jackson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Graves lies dazed against the cage as Jackson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Jackson!
Darius Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GDL 87: Killer VS Valcak
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Nurmagomedov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Graves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Graves.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov has managed to clinch.
Nurmagomedov is trying to drag Graves to the mat but Graves just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Graves is defending well.
Joseph Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miroslav Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov has Graves pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Graves manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Graves goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Joseph Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves swinging wildly here.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Graves.
Nurmagomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov shoots in and drives through. Graves sprawls well.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Graves went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Graves goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
Graves looks to land a combination but Nurmagomedov avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Graves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
Graves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Graves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Graves is trying to break free.#TD2#
Graves is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nurmagomedov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Graves to the mat. Graves regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nurmagomedov stays in close to Graves's body and controls the position.
Nurmagomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Nurmagomedov won't allow Graves to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Graves throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nurmagomedov is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Graves dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Graves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Graves throws a quick inside leg kick.
Graves takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Graves forces Nurmagomedov back against the cage and clinches.
Graves prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Graves pulls his leg out and moves away.
Graves misses with a series of wild punches.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab and a cross from Graves.
#T1#
Graves shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nurmagomedov eats them both and turns towards Graves to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Graves throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nurmagomedov staying calm.#T2#
More stalling from Nurmagomedov.
Check out the look on Nurmagomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Miroslav Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Nurmagomedov cracks Graves with a big right hand but Graves just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Graves is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nurmagomedov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Graves is defending well.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov prevents Graves from escaping the position.
Check out the look on Nurmagomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nurmagomedov advances to mount.
BOOM! Nurmagomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T4#
BOOM! Nurmagomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nurmagomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Graves wants to try and get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
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!
Nurmagomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nurmagomedov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miroslav Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Graves tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Graves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Graves scores with a jab.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graves throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Nurmagomedov counters by moving into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Graves pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov instigates a clinch. #T1##BC#
Graves breaks the clinch.
Graves lands a high kick!
Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joseph Graves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Graves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Graves cracks Nurmagomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Graves misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Nurmagomedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Graves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Graves tries to kick Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the pace.
Nurmagomedov with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T3#
Let's hope that Nurmagomedov 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.
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Graves with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nurmagomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Graves is trying to stand.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Graves counters with a series of strikes. Nurmagomedov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Graves lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nurmagomedov backs up against the cage.
Joseph Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
Graves wants to break free but Nurmagomedov has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves working hard to break the clinch.
Graves is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Joseph Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miroslav Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Graves pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Graves has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Graves!
Joseph Graves gave a mention to ALPHAwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Miroslav Nurmagomedov spoke after the fight, saying 'All I want to say, is that I will come back stronger, faster, smarter and hungrier than ever before. Rossiya, my budem chempionami, nesmotrya ni na chto!'. |
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