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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Graham (ranked 24614 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Williams (ranked 3960 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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278 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ash Williams!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Graham.
Graham closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Williams quickly recovers to half guard.
Graham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Graham is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Graham scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Graham.
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ground and pound from Graham.
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graham pulls his head out easily.
Williams gets back to full guard.
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Graham with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams 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 has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Graham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graham is aware though and is defending well.
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Graham passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham working the ground and pound.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
Williams is pushing Graham's head away, looking to escape. Graham manages to hold on to the position though.
Williams taking a bit of punishment here - Graham scoring with strikes.
Graham lands an elbow.
Graham lands an elbow.
Graham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham landing a few strikes.
Williams tries to buck Graham off but Graham is having none of it.
Williams takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Williams takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Williams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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!
Graham actively working from the bottom here.
Williams 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 Williams.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams tries to stand and escape but Graham is controlling the position.
Williams is trying to control. Graham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Graham sees it coming and defends easily.
Graham is looking to improve his position.
Williams wants to take a breather but Graham is having none of it.
Williams stalling away here and it's allowed Graham to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Graham is trying to keep Williams in close.
Williams trying to control but Graham is working from the bottom.
Williams postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Graham is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Williams, into his guard.
Graham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams 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 is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Williams has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Graham is looking to defend but Williams has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Graham! Williams pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Graham taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ash Williams!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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