ABC - FLY - Branden GRAVES vs. Sam Danielsson II

It took a good month or so to get this event together, but I have seen Sam training like NEVER before. He breathes, eats and sleeps at the Gym for this camp and looked to be in tip top condition. The weight cut went tremendously well and I believed Danielsson could bring it in the second bout after he was absolutely clowned in the first one.

Sam will get crushed if he loses this fight, especially given the amount of effort he put in. 110%. He was eerily silent through out preparation and didn't even wink at any of the girls nearby, he marches straight to the cage and was ready to fight with only one goal in mind-- Destroy Branden Graves.

Graves accepted this fight, likely thinking it would be another cakewalk and another notch on his undefeated record. Many people believe that Graves will be fighting the winner of Arnold/Taylor.

Branden walked in with 6 Swedish women, clearly mocking Danielsson and the Gym. I gripped the town tightly, Charlie was holding me back-- I was ready to step into the ring myself. Sammy boy didn't say a word, at all. He was like a killer, blue eyes cold.

The two fighters exchange punches, not any truly hitting the mark before entering a clinch-- Which is Graves specialty. But Sam lands a powerful uppercut in close, taking the back of Graves who had been attempting a Kimura. Luckily Danielsson breaks out of the hold and pushes Graves away, the fighters circle eachother.

I'm getting worried here, but Sam looks calm. Danielsson strikes the American with a right that forces Branden to tumble backwards onto the mat, Danielsson towering over him. Sam lands some solid punches standing, before Graves yanks down on his arm and pulls the Swede in. Graves tries to switch,but they both scramble and end up on their feet. Even if it wasn't intended, Graves would rather take this fight standing.

"I don't know if I can watch Charlie." What if Branden drops him? here are always what-ifs in MMA.

Danielsson plows into Graves for a double leg take down,driving him to the mat! Sam sets in a hammerl--Graves slips out! Danielsson begins to get up for some reason ... But Graves took this opening too lightly, and left himself open as soon as his guard loosens. Sam spins into a kneebar maneuver! Branden tries to punch at Sammy boy, who now sinks in the hold and ... He screams and taps in fury! It's over! Graves had taunted and toyed with Sammy boy in the first fight, only to get absolutely starched in the rematch. Graves is undefeated no more, and Danielsson might get a good crack at an elite fighter.

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Sam Danielsson wins by Submission (Kneebar)


With how Danielsson dominated Graves, it's only natural I thought he would follow the same strict regime that helped him out but .. He went back to chasing skirts and sleeping with women! Charlie, go get him from that hotel now!

I'm proud of Sammy boy though.