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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bishop Heahmund (ranked 5239 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Graham (ranked 23404 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bishop Heahmund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyler Graham!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heahmund looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Heahmund looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Heahmund fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Heahmund backs off Graham throws a huge counter combo but Heahmund manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bishop Heahmund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heahmund closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Graham quickly recovers to half guard.
Graham keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Heahmund tries to pass to full mount but Graham defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Heahmund is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graham doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Heahmund.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heahmund is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Graham has managed to free his arm - good work.
Heahmund is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Graham tries to get to full guard but Heahmund has control of the leg.
Graham is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Graham controlling the position well.
Heahmund wants to work for an arm triangle but Graham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Heahmund trying to pass the guard but Graham defending well.
Graham is looking for a sweep. Heahmund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Graham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heahmund. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Graham flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Graham landing rabbit punches to the side of Heahmund's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Graham wants to get back to full guard.
Heahmund seems to be looking for submissions.
Heahmund is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Graham has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heahmund is keen to just control but Graham is a slippery customer.
Heahmund is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Graham tries to get to full guard but Heahmund has control of the leg.
Heahmund is looking for a kimura but Graham is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Heahmund to get the leverage.
Heahmund seems to be working for a kimura but Graham defends the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Graham can do anything to dispel that myth.
Graham is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Heahmund is working for a kimura but Graham is defending it quite comfortably.
Heahmund is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graham doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Heahmund.
Heahmund is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heahmund is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Graham sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bishop Heahmund dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Heahmund shoots in for a double leg but Graham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Graham shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Heahmund napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Heahmund tries to bench press Graham off him but Graham keeps the position.
Graham taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham lands some shots froms side control.
Graham controls the position from side control.
Heahmund manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heahmund moves into full guard.
Graham chips away with some ground and pound.
Heahmund could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham distracts Heahmund with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Graham sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Heahmund escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Graham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Graham 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.
Graham must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Heahmund keeping full guard, as Graham tries to pass.
Heahmund looking for a guillotine here but Graham defends easily.
Graham is pushing down on Heahmund's leg trying to pass to half guard. Heahmund is fighting to maintain full guard but Graham has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Heahmund tries to get to full guard but Graham has control of the leg.
Heahmund looking for submissions off his back.
Heahmund has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Graham is working away from the top position though.
Graham tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Graham trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heahmund looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heahmund looking for submissions off his back.
Graham controlling the pace.
Heahmund moves into full guard.
Heahmund has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Graham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Heahmund throws his legs up looking for a submission but Graham uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Heahmund manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Heahmund is looking for a sweep. Graham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heahmund moves into full guard.
Graham looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Graham 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! This is the final round!
Heahmund tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Graham defends well and Heahmund ends up having to push Graham into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Heahmund tries to score a power double leg takedown but Graham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Heahmund somewhat.
Graham moves out of range as Heahmund strikes.
Heahmund dives in for a single leg takedown but Graham sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bishop Heahmund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heahmund shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Graham as he avoids it easily.
Graham manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Heahmund on his heels. He'll look to pass Heahmund's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graham is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heahmund looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Graham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Heahmund is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Graham is pushing down on Heahmund's leg trying to pass to half guard. Heahmund is fighting to maintain full guard but Graham has managed to sneak the leg through.
Graham is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heahmund is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graham pulls his head out easily.
Heahmund looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Heahmund trying to control but Graham postures up.
Graham winds up and cracks Heahmund with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Heahmund taking some punishment here, with Graham in his half guard.
Tyler Graham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Graham is taking a breather. Heahmund 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heahmund looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Graham trying to control the pace.
Heahmund actively working from the bottom here.
Graham stalling.
Heahmund looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graham is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Heahmund wants to control but Graham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heahmund tries to get to full guard but Graham has control of the leg.
Heahmund is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graham controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Graham manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Heahmund on his heels. He'll look to pass Heahmund's guard now, I'm sure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Graham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Graham 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Graham!
In his post fight interview, Tyler Graham started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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