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Event: DC 21: Dye vs Diego     
Date:   Jan 22, 2023
#R1##CL#
Graham drives through and clinches with The Russian Giant against the cage.
Graham slowing the pace effectively.
The Russian Giant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graham has him pressed against the cage.
The Russian Giant tries to pull guard but Graham holds him up against the cage and eventually The Russian Giant drops back down to his feet.
Graham wants a takedown but no success here.
Graham prevents The Russian Giant from breaking the clinch.
Graham has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Graham 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graham walks forward, straight into a front kick from The Russian Giant.
Audie Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Russian Giant tries to avoid it but Graham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Russian Giant to the ground. The Russian Giant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Russian Giant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Graham lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
The Russian Giant gets tackled into the cage by Graham . Graham maintains the clinch.
Graham has The Russian Giant pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Russian Giant manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Graham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Russian Giant pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Graham is looking for a takedown.
The Russian Giant tries for a takedown. No joy.
Graham tries for a takedown. No joy.
Graham can't get the takedown.
Graham tries a knee to the head but The Russian Giant blocks it.
Graham is trying to break the clinch but The Russian Giant is controlling him.
The Russian Giant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graham backwards. #BC2#
The Russian Giant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Graham does no damage.
The Russian Giant is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The Russian Giant shoots in and drives through. Graham sprawls well.
Graham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from The Russian Giant. No joy for Graham on that attempt.
The Russian Giant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The Russian Giant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Graham steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from The Russian Giant. That one must have hurt.
Graham is breathing heavily.
The Russian Giant is looking to clinch.
The Russian Giant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Graham .
Graham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Russian Giant but The Russian Giant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Russian Giant shoots in but Graham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Graham lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Graham avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
The Russian Giant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Russian Giant tries to clinch but Graham is having none of it.
The Russian Giant tries to clinch but Graham moves out of range.
Graham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Russian Giant unleashes a big counter combination but Graham bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Graham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Russian Giant was well out of range. Poor timing from Graham .
Graham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Russian Giant lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Graham closes the distance and clinches.
Graham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Russian Giant smiles and moves away.
Graham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Graham shoots in but The Russian Giant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Russian Giant feints the counter takedown.#T4#
No joy there for The Russian Giant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Graham tries to clinch but The Russian Giant is having none of it.
Graham tries to clinch but The Russian Giant moves away
and The Russian Giant counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
The Russian Giant shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Graham manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Russian Giant won't allow Graham to sweep him here. #SUB#
Graham had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Russian Giant defends it easily.
Graham doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Konstantin The Russian Giant will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Graham lands a right hook to the body.
Audie Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
The Russian Giant rushes Graham and presses him up against the cage.
Graham stalling in the clinch.
Graham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Russian Giant pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Graham blocks an elbow strike from The Russian Giant.
The Russian Giant jumps guard but Graham stands there with The Russian Giant around his waist. The Russian Giant gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
The Russian Giant pulls guard.
Graham content to stall in guard here.
Graham 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham passes into half guard. #T1#
The Russian Giant gets full guard.
The Russian Giant working a defensive guard here. #SU#
Graham stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Graham swats away the attempt to clinch by The Russian Giant.
The Russian Giant goes for a double leg but Graham avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Graham continues to drive forward.
Graham with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Russian Giant counters with a three punch combo that has Graham backing up. Graham nods at The Russian Giant to acknowledge the strikes.
Graham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Russian Giant tries to avoid it but Graham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Russian Giant to the ground. The Russian Giant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Russian Giant tries to clinch up but Graham circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
The Russian Giant stuffs the takedown.
The Russian Giant throws a head kick but Graham moves out of range.
Graham wants to clinch.
It seemed like The Russian Giant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graham shoots for a double leg takedown but The Russian Giant sprawls well. He's pushed Graham 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Russian Giant throws a sloppy head kick and Graham moves out of range easily. #CL2#
The Russian Giant has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Russian Giant working aggressively here.
Graham goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Russian Giant prevents it.
The Russian Giant managing to block the knees to the body from Graham . #T3##BC#
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Russian Giant.
Graham moves in looking to clinch but The Russian Giant pushes him off.
Graham stuffs the takedown attempt from The Russian Giant. The Russian Giant gets slowly back to his feet.
Konstantin The Russian Giant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Russian Giant as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Graham closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
The Russian Giant jumps into guard, dragging Graham to the mat.
The Russian Giant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graham is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
The Russian Giant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graham tries to free his leg and advance position but The Russian Giant is retaining full guard.
The Russian Giant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graham looking to sit in guard and control but The Russian Giant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Graham kicks The Russian Giant off and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin The Russian Giant 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!#R3#
Graham looks for the body kick but The Russian Giant saw that one coming.
The Russian Giant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Graham clinches.
Graham tries to throw a body punch but The Russian Giant avoids it by throwing Graham back against the cage.
Graham gets underhooks to prevent The Russian Giant's takedown attempt.
The Russian Giant jumps guard but Graham turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Graham tries to pull guard but The Russian Giant forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Graham wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Graham gets control of The Russian Giant's arms and successfully pulls guard. Graham will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Russian Giant throws a big right hand that misses.
The Russian Giant trying to control the position from guard on top but Graham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Russian Giant postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
The Russian Giant throws an elbow that misses. Graham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The Russian Giant's guard. Nice move by Graham !#REVR#
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but The Russian Giant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graham works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The Russian Giant trying to hold on to Graham 's head to control him but Graham postures up.
The Russian Giant wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Graham seems to be working for a kimura but The Russian Giant defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The Russian Giant is trying to control but Graham manages to pass to mount!
The Russian Giant wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Graham .
Graham tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The Russian Giant is in all sorts of trouble here.
Graham controlling from the full mount. #T3#
The Russian Giant regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Russian Giant is staying active underneath Graham , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Graham thows a huge punch but The Russian Giant dodges it nicely.
The Russian Giant is trying to stand back up but Graham is controlling him
Graham is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Russian Giant manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Graham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Graham wants to get up but he can't break The Russian Giant's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The Russian Giant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Graham fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graham . The Russian Giant does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Graham closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Russian Giant has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Graham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Audie Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin The Russian Giant.
The Russian Giant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Graham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Audie Graham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Konstantin The Russian Giant is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The Russian Giant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Audie Graham showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Russian Giant 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin The Russian Giant!

After the big win, Konstantin The Russian Giant made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: DC 12: Havran vs Savisto     
Date:   Dec 17, 2022
#R1##CL#
Young clinches with his opponent.
Graham is trying to pull guard but Young has him pressed against the cage.
Graham is looking for a takedown.
Young lands a left hand.
Young gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Graham .
Fred Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Audie Graham .
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Young lands an elbow just above Graham 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Audie Graham has been cut.
Young scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Young lands a hook that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Graham is trying to drag Young to the mat but Young just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graham is trying to pull guard but Young turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Graham blocking some punches. #T1#
Young lands a right hand.
Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
A short right from Young on the inside.
A short right from Young.
A short left from Graham .
Graham tries to pull guard but Young forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Graham tries for a takedown. No joy.
Young lands with a right to the head.
Graham looks winded!
Nice elbow from Young.
Graham wants to get back to striking at distance but Young won't allow it.
The referee calls for Young to work.
A nice right hand lands inside from Young.
Young throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Graham s head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graham wants to take the fight to the mat but Young manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Young scores with a shot to the side of Graham 's head. #ROC#Graham is rocked!
Young presses Graham against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Graham takes a shot to the head.
Graham is still on wobbly legs! Can Young finish him?
Young working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Young creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Graham with a big uppercut! Graham tries to clinch up but Young pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Graham to the mat! Graham covers up and Young unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fred Young!

 

Event: Sunday Sesh 3     
Date:   Nov 13, 2022
#R1#
Graham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gill throws a head kick but Graham moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Gill. No joy for Graham on that attempt.
Gill misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Gill forces Graham back against the cage and clinches.
Gill jumps guard but Graham stands there with Gill around his waist. Gill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Graham slowing the pace effectively.
Gill fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davis Gill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graham tries for a takedown but Gill manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL#
Gill rushes Graham and presses him up against the cage.
Gill tries a body shot but Graham blocks it.
Graham has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gill is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Graham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gill is pushing Graham up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gill definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Graham lands an elbow inside.
Graham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Graham drags the fight down to the ground.
Gill wanted to stand there but Graham had control of the position.
Gill stands up over Graham , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Graham looking to control. #ES2#
Graham has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gill off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gill shoots in for a takedown but Graham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Graham throws a counter combo.
Graham misses with a takedown #CL#
and Gill counters by moving into the clinch.
Graham has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gill is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Gill pulls Graham into 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!
Graham content to stall in guard here.
Graham prevents Gill from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Gill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gill keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
Graham pushing down on Gill's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gill tries to get to full guard but Graham has control of the leg.
Gill is trying to stand back up but Graham is controlling him
Graham controlling the action here.
Gill wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gill takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Graham shoots in for a double leg but Gill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Gill with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Graham is defended easily by Gill.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham feints and then cracks Gill's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gill down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Audie Graham will probably get the nod.
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#
Gill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Graham avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Gill gets a clinch. #TD#
Gill pulls guard effortlessly.
Graham trying to control but Gill is working from the bottom.
Gill looking for a sweep. Not yet Gill, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham is stalling in the full guard.
Gill wants to sweep here but Graham controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Gill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gill wants to stand but Graham is controlling the position.
Graham controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Graham stands up from Gill's guard - Graham perhaps looking for a knockout.
Graham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gill sprawls well. Gill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graham gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Graham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Graham moves into range and clinches up with Gill.
Gill changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Graham fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Gill closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Graham 's guard.#SUB2#
Graham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gill tries to stand but Graham is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Gill is looking to pass into half guard but Graham pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Graham is in guard.#REVB#
Graham throwing strikes but missing.
Gill keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
Graham tries to free his leg and advance position but Gill is retaining full guard.
Gill on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gill tries to get out of the position.
Graham trying to control but Gill is working from the bottom.
Gill wants to get back to his feet but Graham is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES#
Gill manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Graham tries for a takedown but Gill manages to get underhooks.
Graham has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gill seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Graham can turn it around.
Davis Gill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Audie Graham .#TD2#
Graham pulls guard successfully.
Graham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Graham wants to sweep here but Gill controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Davis Gill will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gill tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Graham counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gill thinking.
Graham keeps the fight on the outside.
Gill leaves Graham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gill tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Graham counters with a left to the body.
Gill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Graham tries to avoid it but Gill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Graham to the ground. Graham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Graham wants to counter the offense by Gill and move into the clinch position.
Gill leaves Graham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gill tries to close the distance and clinch but Graham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Graham clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Graham - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Graham ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Graham no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Graham wants to stand but Gill is controlling the position. #SU#
Gill gets to his feet - Graham follows without any prompting.
Graham shoots in for a double leg but Gill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Davis Gill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Audie Graham .
Graham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gill sprawls well. Gill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graham gets slowly back to his feet.
Gill tries to clinch
and Graham makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Graham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gill, pushing him back against the cage.
Gill has Graham pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Graham manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2##BC2#
Graham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Gill clinches up against the cage.
Gill tries to pull guard but Graham holds him up against the cage and eventually Gill drops back down to his feet.
Graham can't get the takedown.
Graham blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gill defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Graham .
Graham 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gill connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Graham scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Graham closes the distance and clinches.
Graham controlling the action here for a moment. #TD#
Gill decides to pull guard. #T3#
Gill is trying to control the position but Graham postures up.
Graham has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gill is proving hard to escape from.
Graham won't allow Gill to sweep him here.
Graham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Graham is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Graham looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Graham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Graham looks for a takedown but Gill sprawls well.#TD#
Gill changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Graham looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gill is controlling him well.
Gill blocks the strikes from Graham .

And that's the end of the fight!
Audie Graham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Graham 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Audie Graham !

 

Event: DC 3: The Giants Have Come     
Date:   Oct 22, 2022
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Aurelius. That snapped Graham 's head back.
Graham tries to clinch up but Aurelius circles away and keeps his distance.
Aurelius throws a jab but it's blocked by Graham .
Graham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aurelius as he avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Aurelius.
Graham darts in looking for a takedown but Aurelius gets double underhooks and turns Graham into the cage.
Graham tries to close the distance and clinch but Aurelius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aurelius throwing a counter right hand but Graham manages to avoid it.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Aurelius has knocked Graham down with a huge combo! Aurelius steps away and waves a wobbly Graham back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graham dives in for a single leg takedown but Aurelius sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lucius Aurelius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Audie Graham .
Aurelius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aurelius scores with a jab to the body.
Graham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aurelius swivels and escapes.
Graham looks winded!
A nice leg kick lands there from Aurelius.
Graham doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Graham takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD#
Aurelius lands a big uppercut and Graham crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Graham looks OK. Aurelius waves Graham back to his feet!#T1#
Aurelius finds Graham 's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Graham flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Aurelius lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Graham will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucius Aurelius!

 

Event: DMMA 141 Dall Jr vs McGraugh     
Date:   Sep 18, 2022
#R1#
The Russian Giant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Graham takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Graham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Russian Giant tries to avoid it but Graham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Russian Giant to the ground. The Russian Giant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Russian Giant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Graham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Russian Giant is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Graham tries for a takedown but The Russian Giant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Russian Giant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Graham is looking to land body kicks.
Graham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Russian Giant tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Graham checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Graham tries to clinch
and The Russian Giant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graham throws a hook but The Russian Giant blocks it.
Graham shoots in but The Russian Giant avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
The Russian Giant swings for the body but Graham moves out of range.
The Russian Giant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Russian Giant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Graham bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Graham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Graham shoots in looking for a takedown but The Russian Giant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Graham 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Graham backs off The Russian Giant throws a huge counter combo but Graham manages to avoid it all.
Graham throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and The Russian Giant moves into the clinch.
Graham tries to pull guard but The Russian Giant holds him up against the cage and eventually Graham drops back down to his feet.
The Russian Giant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graham wants to get back to striking at distance but The Russian Giant won't allow it. #T2#
The Russian Giant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
The Russian Giant decides to pull guard.
The Russian Giant seems keen to control Graham 's posture.
Graham slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The Russian Giant is pushing Graham 's head away, looking to escape. Graham manages to hold on to the position though.
The Russian Giant defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Graham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The Russian Giant is trying to control Graham 's posture but Graham avoids it. #T3#
Graham trying to control the action but The Russian Giant is working from the bottom.
Graham working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Graham trying to control the action but The Russian Giant is working from the bottom.
The Russian Giant struggling a bit here.#T4#
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.
The Russian Giant managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Graham .
Graham throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Graham tries to move to mount but The Russian Giant blocks the move with his legs.
Graham trying to control the action but The Russian Giant is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graham tries for a takedown but The Russian Giant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin The Russian Giant dominated that round.
That's time! Graham 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - The Russian Giant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Graham has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Russian Giant is pressed up against the cage. Graham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Russian Giant down to the mat. The Russian Giant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Russian Giant throws a wild body kick that Graham sees coming a mile off.
Graham drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Russian Giant sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Graham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Graham is trying to pull guard but The Russian Giant has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
The Russian Giant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graham throws a push kick but The Russian Giant slaps the foot to one side.
The Russian Giant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graham . #T1#
Graham fails with a takedown attempt.
As Graham backs off The Russian Giant throws a huge counter combo but Graham manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Russian Giant tries to avoid it but Graham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Russian Giant to the ground. The Russian Giant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Graham is defended easily by The Russian Giant.
The Russian Giant is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The Russian Giant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Graham but Graham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Graham shoots in for a takedown but The Russian Giant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Russian Giant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graham .
The Russian Giant pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
The Russian Giant explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Russian Giant swinging wildly here.
The Russian Giant throws a right and a left that Graham avoids nicely.
Graham looks for a takedown but The Russian Giant sprawls well.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
The Russian Giant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from The Russian Giant does no damage.
The Russian Giant throws a head kick but Graham moves out of range.
Graham changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Graham misses with a series of wild punches.
Graham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Russian Giant moves in looking to clinch but Graham pushes him off.
The Russian Giant misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Graham has managed to clinch.
Graham tries to circle away but The Russian Giant has him pinned against the cage.
I was talking to Graham 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Graham dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Graham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Graham drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Russian Giant gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T4#
Graham tries to pull guard but The Russian Giant holds him up against the cage and eventually Graham drops back down to his feet.
The Russian Giant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Russian Giant is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Graham is defending well.
Graham can't get the takedown.
Graham prevents the takedown attempt.
Graham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Russian Giant's efforts to push away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham is trying to drag The Russian Giant to the mat but The Russian Giant just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Russian Giant is pressed up against the cage. Graham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Russian Giant down to the mat. The Russian Giant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin The Russian Giant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
The Russian Giant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Graham moves into the clinch.#BC#
Graham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Russian Giant misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Russian Giant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Russian Giant swats away the attempt to clinch by Graham .
Audie Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Russian Giant as he avoids it easily.
The Russian Giant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Graham slips a jab and a cross from The Russian Giant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Russian Giant misses with a combination #CL#
and Graham counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
The Russian Giant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graham goes for a double leg but The Russian Giant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Russian Giant continues to drive forward.#T1#
The Russian Giant is looking to break free of the clinch but Graham has double underhooks. #TD2#
The Russian Giant successfully pulls guard.
The Russian Giant keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
The Russian Giant working a defensive guard here.
Graham is stalling in the full guard.
Graham trying to control but The Russian Giant is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Graham not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #ES2#
The Russian Giant kicks Graham off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Graham clinches with his opponent.
Graham wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graham 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Graham has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by The Russian Giant after a bit of a struggle.
Graham fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
The Russian Giant goes for a takedown attempt but Graham pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Graham moves into the clinch.
Graham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Russian Giant backwards. #BC2#
The Russian Giant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Russian Giant avoids it really well and circles away.
As Graham backs off The Russian Giant throws a huge counter combo but Graham manages to avoid it all.
The Russian Giant darts in looking for a takedown but Graham gets double underhooks and turns The Russian Giant into the cage. #TD2#
The Russian Giant shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Graham 's guard.
Graham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Graham doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The Russian Giant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
The Russian Giant slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Graham .
The Russian Giant is looking to take a break and control but Graham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Graham is looking to control The Russian Giant's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Graham avoid being mounted?
Audie Graham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Konstantin The Russian Giant is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Russian Giant is trying to control the action in half guard but Graham is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin The Russian Giant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Russian Giant 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin The Russian Giant!

An out of breath and clearly excited Konstantin The Russian Giant thanked Shadow Realm Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: DMMA 132 Abarai vs Kersikov     
Date:   Aug 20, 2022
#R1#
The Russian Giant stuffs the takedown attempt from Graham . Graham gets slowly back to his feet.
The Russian Giant wants to clinch up but Graham keeps it at a distance.
Graham went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The Russian Giant leaves Graham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Russian Giant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graham fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Russian Giant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Graham counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham lands a nice shot to the body.
The Russian Giant takes one on the button.
Graham tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Russian Giant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Graham somewhat.
The Russian Giant tries to counter with a clinch but Graham shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
The Russian Giant takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Konstantin The Russian Giant has been cut.
Graham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Russian Giant is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The Russian Giant swats away the attempt to clinch by Graham .
Graham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Graham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Russian Giant is trying to break the clinch but Graham has him pressed against the cage.
Graham is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Russian Giant gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Graham is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Russian Giant is defending well.#T2#
Graham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Graham jumps guard but The Russian Giant turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Graham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Graham 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
The Russian Giant manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Graham postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! The Russian Giant is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Graham , into his guard. #REVB#
Graham tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
The Russian Giant lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The Russian Giant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
The Russian Giant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Russian Giant wants to stand but Graham has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Graham trying to keep a closed guard but The Russian Giant is proving a slippery customer.
Graham 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.
Graham controls The Russian Giant momentarily but The Russian Giant frees himself.
Graham tries to strike from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Russian Giant's guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but The Russian Giant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
The Russian Giant manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The Russian Giant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Graham .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham scores with a one two! The Russian Giant had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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 Audie Graham will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Konstantin The Russian Giant's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Graham tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Russian Giant defends well and Graham ends up having to push The Russian Giant into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little jabbing left from The Russian Giant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graham prevents The Russian Giant from breaking the clinch.
Graham has The Russian Giant pushed against the cage.
The Russian Giant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Graham controlling the action here for a moment.
Graham throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Graham breaks the clinch.
The Russian Giant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Graham sprawls well. Graham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Russian Giant gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Graham lands with a kick to the ribs.
The Russian Giant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Graham tries to counter by moving into the clinch but The Russian Giant manages to circle out of the way.
Graham lands a nice looking body kick.
Graham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Russian Giant but The Russian Giant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Graham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Graham bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Graham has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
The Russian Giant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Russian Giant being controlled against the cage.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Russian Giant can do to turn this around?
Graham is trying to pull guard but The Russian Giant turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
The Russian Giant breaks from the clinch.
Graham shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Russian Giant defends it nicely.
The Russian Giant follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The Russian Giant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Graham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Russian Giant.
Audie Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Graham does no damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Graham .
The Russian Giant misses with a two punch combination.
Graham fails with the takedown.
The Russian Giant fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Russian Giant changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Graham tries to avoid it but The Russian Giant manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Graham to the ground. Graham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Graham has closed the distance and engaged The Russian Giant in a clinch.
Graham lands a shoulder strike.
Graham fails to pull guard. #T4#
Graham stalling against the cage. #BC#
Graham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graham throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Russian Giant throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Graham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Graham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Russian Giant just stands there and leans against the cage.
Graham is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Graham 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Audie Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Russian Giant swats away the attempt to clinch by Graham .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Audie Graham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Konstantin The Russian Giant's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The Russian Giant keeps the fight on the outside.
Graham throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Graham drives through and clinches with The Russian Giant against the cage. #TD2#
The Russian Giant gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Graham has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but The Russian Giant is on him like a limpet, forcing Graham back against the cage.
The Russian Giant is trying to drag Graham to the mat but Graham just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graham goes for a double leg but The Russian Giant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Russian Giant continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Graham breaks from the clinch.
Graham doesn't manage to clinch there - The Russian Giant circles away. #T1#
The Russian Giant scores with a nice strike.
The Russian Giant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Graham as he avoids it easily.
Graham tries to clinch up.
The Russian Giant is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
The Russian Giant moves into the clinch.
Graham goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Russian Giant prevents it.
The Russian Giant tries for a takedown but Graham manages to get underhooks.
Audie Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin The Russian Giant.
Graham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Russian Giant avoids it.
Graham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Russian Giant fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Graham has managed to clinch. #T2#
The Russian Giant manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Graham - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The Russian Giant fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Graham .
The Russian Giant looks to land a body kick but Graham moved away.
Graham tries to counter by moving into the clinch but The Russian Giant manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
The Russian Giant tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Graham counters by moving into the clinch.
Graham jumps guard but The Russian Giant turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Graham breaks from the clinch.
Graham lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Graham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Graham throws a sloppy head kick and The Russian Giant moves out of range easily.
Graham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Russian Giant's waist but The Russian Giant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Graham off to one side.
The Russian Giant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
The Russian Giant looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Graham !#SU2#
The Russian Giant decides to stand up, so the ref orders Graham to his feet.
Audie Graham is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graham shoots in for a double leg but The Russian Giant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Russian Giant throws a half hearted mid kick.
Graham tries to counter with a takedown but The Russian Giant is quick to defend against it.
The Russian Giant slaps away a takedown attempt from Graham , before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Russian Giant throws a big counter head kick but Graham avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
The Russian Giant shoots in and gets a takedown into Graham 's guard.
The Russian Giant lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Russian Giant's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU2#
The Russian Giant gets to his feet - Graham follows without any prompting.
The Russian Giant misses with a takedown attempt - Graham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

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 Audie Graham .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graham , 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Audie Graham !

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 03, 2022
#R1#
Shinnie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graham moves away.
Shinnie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shinnie lands with a hook. Graham tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shinnie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shinnie misses with an uppercut.
Graham shoots in looking for a takedown but Shinnie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Graham 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kevin Shinnie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shinnie can pounce on him.
Graham wants to clinch.
Graham blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinnie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shinnie tests Graham 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Graham walks straight into a right hand from Shinnie - that's dropped him! Shinnie jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Graham from any more punishment! Graham complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kevin Shinnie!

 

Event: GC 437:Ward VS Marciano     
Date:   Jun 18, 2022
#R1#
Graham is looking to clinch.
Graham lands a two punch combo.
Arkinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Graham .
Arkinson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Graham back to the cage. Arkinson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Arkinson looks winded!#CL#
Graham clinches.
Arkinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Graham has Arkinson pushed against the cage.#BC#
Graham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arkinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arkinson thuds a left hand into Graham 's body.
Arkinson avoids the head kick by Graham .
Graham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arkinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arkinson but Arkinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Arkinson throws a shot to the body.
Graham shoots in looking for a takedown. Arkinson tries to sprawl out of it but Graham keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arkinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Arkinson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arkinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Graham is defended easily by Arkinson.
We've been told by Graham 's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graham on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arkinson swinging wildly here.
As Arkinson looks to move away, Graham throws a big counter combo but Arkinson just gets out of the way.
Graham throws a sloppy head kick and Arkinson moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Graham . #T2#
Arkinson misses with a few strikes there.
Graham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arkinson as he jumps to the side.
Graham shoots for a takedown but Arkinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Arkinson stuffs the takedown.
Graham throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Graham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arkinson swivels and escapes.
Graham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arkinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graham .
Graham with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graham is looking to clinch.
Graham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arkinson as he avoids it easily.
Graham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arkinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arkinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arkinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Graham or perhaps it was just good defense by Arkinson, which made it look bad. #T3#
Graham tries to clinch up but Arkinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Graham has a takedown stuffed.
Arkinson misses with a two punch combination.
Graham wants to clinch.
Graham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arkinson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Arkinson misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Graham clinches up against the cage.
Arkinson is trying to force a seperation but Graham has the dominant position.#T4#
Graham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arkinson smiles and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Arkinson.
Arkinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Graham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arkinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Graham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Graham misses with the combination.
Graham closes the distance and clinches up with Arkinson, looking for a takedown. Graham pushes Arkinson against the cage but Arkinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arkinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arkinson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Graham counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Graham fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Arkinson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Graham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arkinson's waist but Arkinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Graham off to one side.
Arkinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graham moves in looking to clinch but Arkinson pushes him off.
Graham tries to clinch but Arkinson is having none of it.
Graham fails with the takedown.
Graham fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arkinson throws a right and a left that Graham avoids nicely.
Arkinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graham .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham shoots in for a takedown but Arkinson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Graham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arkinson is breathing heavily.
Graham throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Graham wants to clinch.#T1#
Arkinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Graham .
Graham is looking to clinch.
Mark Arkinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arkinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arkinson throws a nice looking combination but Graham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Graham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arkinson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Graham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Graham shoots in for a takedown but Arkinson shows good takedown defense.
Arkinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mark Arkinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arkinson's waist but Arkinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Graham off to one side. #CL#
Graham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arkinson, pushing him back against the cage.
Arkinson tries to circle away but Graham has him pinned against the cage.
Arkinson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Graham lands a left hand.
Arkinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Arkinson is trying to break the clinch but Graham is controlling him.#BC#
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arkinson dodges the punch combination from Graham .
The fight stays on the outside here - Graham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arkinson is looking for the big counter here.
Arkinson stuffs the takedown.
Arkinson misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Graham has Arkinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Arkinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graham wants to take the fight to the mat but Arkinson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Arkinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arkinson has had enough of the clinch but Graham keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Graham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arkinson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Graham finds it's way round the side to connect with Arkinson's head. #T3#
Graham is looking to clinch. #CL#
Graham moves into the clinch successfully.
Arkinson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Graham seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Arkinson can turn it around.#BC#
Graham breaks the clinch.
Graham moves in looking to clinch but Arkinson pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Graham .
Graham fails to land the takedown.
Graham jabs Arkinson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arkinson misses with the combination.
Graham scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Graham moves into the clinch successfully.
Arkinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Arkinson can't break the clinch. #T4##BC#
Graham breaks the clinch.
Graham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Graham wants to clinch up but Arkinson keeps it at a distance.
Audie Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graham slips a jab and a cross from Arkinson.
Graham seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Graham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arkinson sprawls well. Arkinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graham gets slowly back to his feet.
Graham shoots in looking for a takedown. Arkinson tries to sprawl out of it but Graham keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arkinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Arkinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graham darts in looking for a takedown but Arkinson gets double underhooks and turns Graham into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arkinson can't break the clinch.
Arkinson is pressed up against the cage. Graham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arkinson down to the mat. Arkinson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Graham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mark Arkinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Graham fails to land the takedown.
Graham slips a jab and a cross from Arkinson.
Graham appears to be looking for a big counter.
Graham shoots in but no luck this time.
Arkinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Graham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arkinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Graham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arkinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Graham misses with a wild combination.
Graham goes for a double leg but Arkinson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arkinson continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Arkinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mark Arkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No joy there for Arkinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Graham looks for a takedown but Arkinson sprawls well.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Arkinson. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Graham rushes Arkinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Graham manages to break the clinch.
Graham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arkinson but Arkinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Graham tries to clinch up.
Graham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Graham moves in looking to clinch but Arkinson pushes him off.
Graham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arkinson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Arkinson scores with a three punch combo!
No luck for Graham with that takedown attempt.
Arkinson stalks Graham and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Graham 's face. Graham staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
Arkinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arkinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Graham swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Graham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arkinson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graham is looking to clinch but Arkinson is avoiding it.
Graham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arkinson.
Graham tries to counter by clinching up but Arkinson breaks away and moves out of range.
Graham lands a nice looking kick to the body. Arkinson takes a step back to recover.
Graham lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL#
Graham moves into the clinch.
Graham tries to land knees in the clinch but Arkinson avoids the damage to the body. #T3##BC#
Graham 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Arkinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Graham is looking to clinch.
Graham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arkinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Graham .
Graham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arkinson as he jumps to the side.
Arkinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Graham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Graham there as he acknowledges the shot.
Graham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arkinson sprawls well. Arkinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graham gets slowly back to his feet.
Arkinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Graham . #T4#
Graham misses with a takedown attempt - Arkinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Graham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arkinson but Arkinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Arkinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arkinson throws a right hand that Graham ducks under and follows up with a left that Graham also avoids with ease.
Graham drops down looking for a counter takedown but Arkinson sprawls and moves away.
Graham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arkinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arkinson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arkinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Graham jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL#
Graham gets a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arkinson as Graham tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Graham seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Arkinson is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.#BC2#
Arkinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Arkinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Arkinson 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Arkinson!

Mark Arkinson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'King Kong Donged 🦠🦠🦠🦠ðŸ¦KING OF THE FUCKIN JUNGLE BABY!!! Put some respect on the big men. I AM DAT MAN I AM THE BADDEST MOTHERFUCKER ALIVE!!! '.

 

Event: GC 429: Simmons VS Kane     
Date:   May 07, 2022
#R1#
Graham tries to clinch up but Lamaj circles away and keeps his distance.
Graham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Lamaj clinches up with Graham and pushes him back against the cage.
Lamaj drops down looking for an ankle pick but Graham pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ternil Lamaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lamaj.#CL#
Lamaj instigates a clinch.
Graham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lamaj has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Graham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ternil Lamaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lamaj gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Graham regains guard.
Graham keeping full guard, as Lamaj tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamaj working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lamaj throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamaj is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Graham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lamaj. #T1#
Lamaj sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Graham 's guard.
Lamaj is thwarting Graham 's attempts to control the position.
Graham is staying active underneath Lamaj, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Graham wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lamaj is looking for a kimura but Graham is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lamaj to get the leverage.
Graham tries to roll over but Lamaj keeps him under control.
Lamaj 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.
Lamaj working the head and body with strikes.
Graham wants to control but Lamaj is keeping busy.
Graham 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.
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. Lamaj connects with a nice short shot to Graham 's temple. #T2##SUB#
Lamaj seems to be working for a kimura but Graham defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Lamaj is working for a kimura but Graham is defending it quite comfortably.
Lamaj wants to control but Graham is keeping him busy.
Graham wants to control but Lamaj is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lamaj is looking to take a break and control but Graham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lamaj is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Graham is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Lamaj looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Graham with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Well, if Lamaj is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Graham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lamaj. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lamaj trying to control from half guard but Graham is working away. #SUB#
Lamaj wants to work for an arm triangle but Graham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Lamaj is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Graham sees it coming and defends easily.
Graham trying to hold on to Lamaj's head to control him but Lamaj postures up.
Lamaj trying to control the action but Graham is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Graham is defending against the submission attempts here by Lamaj.
Lamaj working Graham over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamaj is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Lamaj is trying to work for a kimura but Graham is defending well.
Lamaj is taking a breather. Graham 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.

Ternil Lamaj dominated that round.
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#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lamaj.
Graham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lamaj is fending him off so far but Graham persists. Nope, Lamaj circles away and we're back to standing.
Lamaj closes this distance looking for a takedown but Graham circles away.
Graham wants to counter the offense by Lamaj and move into the clinch position.
Graham tries to clinch but Lamaj moves out of range.
Audie Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graham lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Lamaj gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lamaj has Graham pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Graham manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ternil Lamaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graham has Lamaj pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lamaj manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Graham gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lamaj.
Lamaj is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graham can do to turn this around?
Graham is pressed up against the cage. Lamaj has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Graham down to the mat. Graham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Graham feints and then cracks Lamaj's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lamaj down. #TD#
Lamaj drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Graham pushes Lamaj off and gets back to his feet. #T1##CL#
Lamaj clinches. #TD#
Lamaj gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lamaj wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving.
Lamaj 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.
Graham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lamaj is stalling in the full guard.
Ternil Lamaj overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lamaj won't allow Graham to sweep him here. #T2#
Lamaj with a nice head shot there.
Lamaj wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving.
Lamaj landing some decent shots from guard.
Lamaj throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lamaj is working Graham over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lamaj working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Graham 's head.#T3#
Lamaj scoring with some ground and pound.
Lamaj is pushing down on Graham 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Graham is fighting to maintain full guard but Lamaj has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lamaj sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Graham is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lamaj's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lamaj's back!
Lamaj trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lamaj turns into Graham and is now in his guard.
Lamaj with a nice head shot there.
Lamaj trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lamaj trying to control the position from guard on top but Graham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Lamaj works over Graham with some ground and pound from guard.
Lamaj wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving.
Lamaj is in close to Graham 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lamaj slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lamaj distracts Graham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lamaj is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Graham keeping moving, preventing Lamaj 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 Ternil Lamaj will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Lamaj darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lamaj is thwarting Graham 's attempts to control the position.
Graham is refusing to be controlled, as Lamaj sits in half guard.
Lamaj prevents Graham from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamaj moves into full mount! Graham won't be happy about that!
Lamaj has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Graham 's face. #T1#
Lamaj raining down hammerfists from mount.
Graham is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Lamaj trying to control but Graham is having none of it.
Lamaj landing shots from mount.
Lamaj looking to control but Graham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Lamaj working for a submission but Graham is keeping him at bay.
Lamaj lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lamaj takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Lamaj landing strikes from the mount and Graham is in trouble!
Lamaj lands a couple of good shots and Graham has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#Graham is rocked!
Graham is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lamaj off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Graham is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lamaj gets his way!
Graham is still in real trouble! Can Lamaj finish him?#SUB#
Lamaj has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Graham is defending well but eventually Lamaj manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Graham has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ternil Lamaj!
Our winner, Ternil Lamaj, 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: GC 423: Jospin VS Bolleke     
Date:   Mar 26, 2022
#R1#
Vyr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vyr wants it to stay on the feet.
Graham shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vyr scores with a nice right hand.
Vyr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vlastimil Vyr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vyr tests Graham 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been told by Vyr's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vyr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Graham drops his hands for a split second and Vyr immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Graham face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Vyr follows up with a right hand that knocks Graham into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vlastimil Vyr!

 

Event: GDL 140: Egyptian VS Evans     
Date:   Feb 12, 2022
#R1#
Covail cracks Graham with a good jab.
A jab from Covail does it's job there.
Covail feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Graham s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Graham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Covail sprawls well. Covail wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graham gets slowly back to his feet.
Graham walks into a stiff left hand from Covail.
Graham takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Covail looks to land a left hand but Graham moved out of range nicely.
Covail flashes Graham a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Graham 's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Graham crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Covail punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Triston Covail!
An out of breath Triston Covail thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GDL 136:Biden VS Bleak     
Date:   Jan 15, 2022
#R1##TD2#
Coleman shoots in and bounces Graham off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Graham controlling Coleman's posture.
Graham looking to control.
Coleman throwing strikes from guard but Graham blocks nicely.
Graham wants to sweep but no luck.
Graham keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Graham 's guard.
Coleman is thwarting Graham 's attempts to control the position.
Coleman working Graham over with strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Graham is defending against the submission attempts here by Coleman.
Coleman working over Graham with some ground and pound. Graham looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SU2#
Coleman decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Coleman 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.#TD2#
Coleman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Graham is not content to let Coleman control the position.
Graham 's coaches at whitey's gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Nice strikes from Coleman there.
Graham controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Graham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2##SUB2#
Coleman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Coleman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Coleman landing with the ground and pound.
Coleman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Coleman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving.
Coleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Graham can't keep his opponent in guard - Coleman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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!
Coleman working the head and body with strikes.
Graham is looking for a sweep. Coleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Coleman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Graham is trying to maintain the position but Coleman is very close to passing his half guard.
Coleman working the head and body with strikes.
Coleman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Graham on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Graham is rocked!
Coleman controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Coleman is trying for a kimura here. Graham looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Coleman wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chad Coleman!
Chad Coleman 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.

 

Event: GDL 128: Anderson VS Ebert     
Date:   Nov 20, 2021
#R1#
James lands a nice shot that snaps Graham 's head back.
Graham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch lands to the side of Graham 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Graham forces James back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Graham breaks from the clinch.
James throws a jab when Graham was well out of range.
Graham defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Allen James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
James tries to keep at a distance but Graham has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Graham pulls guard.
James might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Graham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Graham looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but James is defending well. Graham quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! James has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Graham celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Audie Graham !

 

Event: GDL 124: Daddy VS Fouchi II     
Date:   Oct 23, 2021
#R1#
Fartface tries for a takedown but Graham circles away easily#CL#
and Graham moves into the clinch.#BC#
Graham manages to break the clinch.
Graham lands a nice looking body shot.
Graham lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fartface takes a step back to recover.
Graham closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fartface circles away.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fartface has eaten all the pies!
Graham looks for a takedown but Fartface sprawls well.
Fartface doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Graham counters with a crisp one two that drops Fartface! Graham thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Fartface to his feet! Fartface is in big trouble!
A leg kick checked by Graham .
Graham shoots in but Fartface avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graham shoots for a double leg takedown but Fartface sprawls well. He's pushed Graham 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've been told by Graham 's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Graham lands a nice looking body shot.
Fartface looks winded!
Fartface keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fartface! But no joy.
A left lands for Graham .#CUT#It looks like Gregory Fartface has been cut.#CL#
Graham clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Graham decides to pull guard.
Graham is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fartface wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving.
Fartface working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Graham is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Graham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fartface being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham looking for a sweep. Not yet Graham , not yet.
Fartface wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Graham shoots in for a takedown but Fartface shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fartface throws a fast counter high kick but Graham manages to duck under it in time.
Graham dives in for a single leg takedown but Fartface sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Graham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fartface pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fartface wants a takedown but no success here.
Fartface changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Graham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Graham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fartface doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Graham counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Fartface. No joy for Graham on that attempt.
Fartface tries for a takedown but Graham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Graham moves into the clinch.
Graham lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4##BC#
Graham breaks the clinch.
Graham shoots in but no luck this time.
Graham dips to his left and cracks Fartface with an uppercut!
Fartface walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Graham checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #KD#
Graham lands a big head kick that sends Fartface tumbling to the mat! Graham takes a step backwards and waves Fartface back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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 head kick misses from Fartface.
Graham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fartface pinned against the cage. Fartface gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Graham shoots for a takedown but Fartface saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Graham with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Audie Graham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Fartface'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#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fartface is defended easily by Graham .
Audie Graham is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Graham with that takedown attempt.
Fartface shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Graham as he avoids it easily.
Fartface shoots in for a takedown but Graham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Audie Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Fartface.
Fartface closes this distance looking for a takedown but Graham circles away.
Fartface wants to clinch up but Graham keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fartface defends it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Graham or perhaps it was just good defense by Fartface, which made it look bad.
Fartface is breathing heavily.#T1#
Graham lands a jab-cross combination.
Fartface throws a head kick that misses.
Fartface dives in and grabs Graham 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Graham pushes down on Fartface's head and hops out.
Fartface misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Graham feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fartface tries to score a power double leg takedown but Graham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fartface somewhat.
It looked like Graham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Graham dives in and grabs Fartface's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fartface pushes down on Graham 's head and hops out.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fartface can do to turn this around?
Fartface stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fartface wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Fartface was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Audie Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Fartface. No joy for Graham on that attempt.
Fartface unleashes a big counter combination but Graham bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Graham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Graham breaks the clinch.
Fartface tries for a takedown but Graham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Graham rushes Fartface and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fartface can't get the takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Graham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Graham .
Fartface trying to control the position but instead, Graham has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fartface into the cage.
Graham tries a body shot but Fartface blocks it. #T3#
Nice elbow from Graham . #CUT#That has opened up Gregory Fartface's cut even more.#BC#
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graham circles away from the clinch attempt
and Graham counters with a nice kick to the body.
Graham connects with a superb combination that knocks Fartface out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Graham before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Fartface!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Audie Graham !

 

Event: GDL 120: Bitch Tits VS Yan     
Date:   Sep 25, 2021
#R1#
Graham smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Mike Bernando has been cut.
Bernando lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Graham circles away quickly and effectively.
Graham seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bernando misses with a wild combination.
Graham feints a jab and as Bernando dips his head, Graham unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Bernando right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Bernando falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Graham smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Audie Graham !

 

Event: GDL 115: Hunt VS Yuldashev     
Date:   Aug 21, 2021
#R1#
Graham dives in and grabs Sapp's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sapp pushes down on Graham 's head and hops out.
Sapp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Graham keeps the fight on the outside.
Sapp moves in looking to clinch but Graham pushes him off.#CL#
Sapp gets tackled into the cage by Graham . Graham maintains the clinch.
Graham has Sapp pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sapp manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sapp has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Graham after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sapp moves in looking to clinch but Graham pushes him off.
Graham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sapp looks for a takedown but Graham sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham connects with a right hand. Sapp shakes it off.
Graham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Sapp has Graham up against the cage in a clinch.
Graham content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T1##BC#
Graham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sapp swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Graham gets a clinch.
Graham blocking some punches.
Sapp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Graham just stands there and leans against the cage.
Audie Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Sapp.
Graham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sapp smiles and moves away. #CL#
Sapp tries to keep at a distance but Graham has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Graham breaks from the clinch.
Graham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Graham shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sapp defends it nicely.#T2#
Graham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Sapp gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Graham breaks from the clinch.
Bob Sapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sapp goes for a double leg but Graham avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Graham continues to drive forward.
Graham fails with the takedown.
Sapp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Graham circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sapp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Graham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sapp scores with the left hand. Graham knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graham scores with a three punch combo!
Graham circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3##CL2#
Sapp closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Sapp moves into range and clinches up with Graham .
Graham dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Graham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sapp fails to pull guard.
The referee calls for Graham to work.
Sapp prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters up against the cage, Graham throws an elbow but misses.
Sapp taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Sapp wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Graham successfully pulls guard.
Sapp trying to control but Graham is working from the bottom.
Sapp slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sapp postures up.
Graham wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Graham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Graham is trying to control the position but Sapp postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Audie Graham dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sapp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Graham keeps the fight on the outside.
Graham tries for a takedown but Sapp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Sapp has Graham up against the cage in a clinch.
Sapp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sapp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graham shoots for a takedown but Sapp saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Graham clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham is trying to pull guard but Sapp turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Graham 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graham shoots in but Sapp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Graham circles away from the clinch attempt
and Graham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Sapp displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Graham .
Sapp tries to clinch but Graham is having none of it.
Sapp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sapp can do to turn this around?
Sapp tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Graham counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Graham is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Sapp was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Graham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sapp fails to pull guard.
Graham gets underhooks to prevent Sapp's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Sapp jumps guard.
Sapp can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Graham controls the pace.
Sapp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Graham .
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sapp can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but Sapp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Graham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sapp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Graham postures up.
Graham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sapp is keeping the position for now.
Sapp keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Sapp closes the distance and clinches. #T3##BC#
Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graham scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sapp moves in looking to clinch but Graham pushes him off.
Sapp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Graham has managed to clinch.
Sapp trying to control the position but instead, Graham has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sapp into the cage.
Graham has Sapp pressed against the cage, preventing Sapp from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sapp tries to pull guard but Graham won't allow it. #BC#
Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sapp shoots in for a takedown but Graham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
Sapp displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Graham .
Graham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sapp moves in looking to clinch but Graham pushes him off.#CL2#
Sapp has closed the distance and engaged Graham in a clinch.
Graham wants to take the fight to the mat but Sapp manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Graham tries to throw a body punch but Sapp avoids it by throwing Graham back against the cage. #BC#
Graham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sapp tries to clinch there but Graham circles away. #CL2#
Graham tries to keep at a distance but Sapp has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Graham decides to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Graham pushes Sapp off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Audie Graham dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Graham .
Graham tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sapp defends well and Graham ends up having to push Sapp into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sapp wants to take the fight to the mat but Graham manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Graham wants a takedown.
Sapp has Graham pushed against the cage.
Graham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sapp's efforts to push away.#BC#
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sapp is looking to clinch but Graham is avoiding it.
Graham closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sapp circles away.
Graham moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSapp.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Sapp clinches with his opponent. #T1##TD#
Graham drags the fight down to the ground.
Sapp throwing strikes from guard but Graham blocks nicely.
Graham throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sapp trying to control the position from guard on top but Graham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graham 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.
Sapp is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sapp postures up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sapp wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Graham keeps the fight on the outside.
Graham thinks about countering with a head kick.
Audie Graham is winning the standup battle so far.
Graham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sapp.
Graham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sapp as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Sapp clinches up with Graham and pushes him back against the cage.
Graham wants to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Graham is pressed up against the cage. Sapp has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Graham down to the mat. Graham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3##CL2#
Sapp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Graham , pushing him back against the cage.
Graham is trying to pull guard but Sapp turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sapp taking a breather.
Graham is looking for a takedown.
Sapp drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Graham 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sapp drives through and clinches with Graham against the cage. #BC#
Graham breaks from the clinch.
Graham throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sapp misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Sapp clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Graham has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sapp is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sapp taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sapp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Graham just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sapp wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Graham manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Audie Graham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Graham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sapp is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graham trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Graham looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sapp stopping the sweep attempt from Graham .

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 Audie Graham .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graham , 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Audie Graham !

 

Event: GDL 110: Hanley VS Hunt     
Date:   Jul 17, 2021
#R1#
Graham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Graham wants it to stay on the feet.
Graham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Graham moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Graham pulls guard effortlessly.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Graham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Graham is trying to keep Hernandez in close.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hernandez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Graham has wrist control.
Hernandez throws a big elbow that misses.
Hernandez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Graham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Graham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hernandez defends well.#T1#
Hernandez throws a big elbow that misses.
Graham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hernandez.
Graham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Graham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Graham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hernandez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Graham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez won't allow Graham to sweep him here.
Hernandez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hernandez landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Hernandez won't allow Graham to sweep him here.
Hernandez lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez throws a big elbow that misses.
Hernandez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Graham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graham throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hernandez throws a big elbow that misses.
Graham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hernandez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hernandez cracks Graham with a solid left hand.
Hernandez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hernandez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Hernandez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hernandez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Graham 's head.
Hernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Graham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Graham looks winded!
Graham looking for a sweep. Not yet Graham , not yet.
Hernandez prevents Graham from getting back to his feet.
Hernandez throwing strikes from guard but Graham blocks nicely.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving.
Hernandez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hernandez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hernandez loads up on a big left hand. Graham felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hernandez looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Graham can't hide his disappointment, as Hernandez celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francisco Hernandez!

 

Event: GDL 104: Lasombra VS Hadjilis     
Date:   Jun 19, 2021
#R1#
White throws out a leg kick but Graham moves out of range and White only half commits.
White throws the left hand but Graham avoids the punch easily.
White connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
White looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Graham throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from White 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 Graham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Graham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Graham pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Graham moves into range and clinches up with White.
Graham is looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Graham fails to land.
Graham is trying to pull guard but White turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
White prevents the takedown attempt.
Damian White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Audie Graham .#T1##BC2#
Graham 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from White misses.
Graham fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from White misses.
White misses with a low kick as Graham jumps back.
Graham has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from White 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 Graham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Graham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Graham shoots in and drives through. White sprawls well.
White appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Graham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? White is fending him off so far but Graham persists. Nope, White circles away and we're back to standing.
White chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Graham looks to clinch
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
White scores with a nice right hand.
Graham looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
White drops down looking for a counter takedown but Graham sprawls and moves away.
White displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Graham .
Graham looks winded!#T2#
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graham shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense.
White is looking to counter the offense by Graham and move into the clinch.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Graham counters with a big head kick but White shrugs it off.
White looks to land a combination but Graham avoids it well.
Graham tries a head kick but it misses.
White connects with a crisp jab.
Graham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Graham wants it to stay on the feet.
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Oooooh!!! White has knocked Graham down with a huge combo! White steps away and waves a wobbly Graham back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Graham out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damian White!
An out of breath Damian White thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GDL 97: Pushkin VS Medik     
Date:   May 16, 2021
#R1#
Graham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lane's head.#CUT#It looks like Jay Lane has been cut.#CL#
Graham gets a clinch.
Lane is looking to take this one to the mat.
Graham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lane tries to pull guard but Graham forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graham shoots in but no luck this time.
Graham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Graham or perhaps it was just good defense by Lane, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Graham swinging wildly here. #T1##CL#
Graham forces Lane back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Graham 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lane but Lane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Lane as Graham shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Graham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lane stuffs the takedown attempt from Graham . Graham gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Lane tries to keep at a distance but Graham has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
A bit of stalling here from Graham .
Lane jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Graham walks away with a smile on his face. Lane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Graham seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Graham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lane.
Graham moves out of range of the body kick.
Graham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lane shoots in but no luck this time.
Graham is looking for a counter combo.
Lane looks winded!
Lane is looking to clinch but Graham is avoiding it. #CL#
Graham moves into the clinch.#BC#
Graham manages to break the clinch.
Graham fails to land the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Lane misses.#T3#
A slow jab from Lane misses its intended target.
Graham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Lane scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Graham throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Graham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lane is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Graham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lane tries to clinch up but Graham circles away and keeps his distance.
Graham throws a big counter combination but Lane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graham looks for a takedown but Lane sprawls well.#T4#
Lane has a takedown stuffed.
As Lane tries to get set, Graham tries to push him back and clinch up but Lane manages to avoid the attempt.
Lane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Graham drives through and clinches with Lane against the cage.
Lane jumps guard but Graham turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lane is looking to break free of the clinch but Graham has double underhooks. #TD#
Graham manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Graham has his foot on Lane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lane works his way back into a safe position though.
Graham controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Audie Graham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Lane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lane tries to clinch but Graham moves out of range.
Graham looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Graham lands a head kick. Lane smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Graham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lane somewhat.
Graham throwing a counter right hand but Lane manages to avoid it.#CL#
Graham clinches.
Graham is trying to pull guard but Lane turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Graham - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Graham avoids it.
Lane is breathing heavily.
Graham wants to take the fight to the mat but Lane manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Lane stops a takedown attempt from Graham .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Graham .
Graham is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Graham manages to pull guard.
Graham keeping moving, preventing Lane from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Graham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lane has managed to get both his arms back between Graham 's legs - danger averted.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Graham holds on and takes a little breather.
Lane tries to stand but Graham is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Lane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lane wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving.
Graham wants to sweep but no luck.
Graham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lane's guard. #REVR#
Graham tries to free his leg and advance position but Lane is retaining full guard.
Graham is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Graham passes into half guard. #T3#
Graham seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Graham seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lane for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Graham escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Graham moves into the clinch successfully.
Graham tries to pull guard but Lane holds him up against the cage and eventually Graham drops back down to his feet.
Lane tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Graham smiles and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Graham shoots in but no luck this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Audie Graham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jay Lane's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lane tries a low kick but Graham avoids it.
Lane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Graham fails with a takedown attempt.
Audie Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jay Lane seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Graham clinches up with Lane and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lane is pressed up against the cage. Graham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lane down to the mat. Lane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graham shoots in looking for a takedown but Lane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Graham 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Graham shoots in but Lane avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Good leg kick by Graham .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graham moves into range and connects with a jab.
Graham has a takedown stuffed.
Lane wants to clinch up but Graham keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Lane closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Graham sneaks out the side door and pushes Lane away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Lane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Graham has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lane is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graham has Lane pushed against the cage.#BC#
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graham goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Graham thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lane if he has to take too many more of those.
Graham scores with a three punch combo!
Graham tries to close the distance and clinch but Lane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lane can do to turn this around?#CL#
Graham pushes Lane up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Graham is defended easily by Lane.#T3##TD2#
Lane throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Graham tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lane is in Graham 's guard.

Graham is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lane presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lane takes a shot to the head.
Graham stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Audie Graham has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Lane decides to pull guard.
Graham stays in close to Lane's body and controls the position. #T4##SU#
Graham stands up and waves to Lane to follow him.
Graham misses with a takedown attempt - Lane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lane feints the counter takedown.
Graham fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Graham .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Graham gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lane to score an easy takedown into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Audie Graham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Graham 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Audie Graham !

 

Event: GDL 91: Silva VS Scott     
Date:   Apr 18, 2021
#R1##CL#
Graham gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Graham is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gon Die Boy is defending well.#TD#
Graham drags the fight down to the ground.
Gon Die Boy being controlled here momentarily. #SU2#
Gon Die Boy stands up and waves to Graham to follow him.
Graham shoots in looking for a takedown. Gon Die Boy tries to sprawl out of it but Graham keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gon Die Boy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gon Die Boy is looking to clinch but Graham is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gon Die Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gon Die Boy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Graham .#T1#
Gon Die Boy 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.
Gon Die Boy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graham moves away.
Graham appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Gon Die Boy forces Graham back against the cage and clinches.
Gon Die Boy is trying to break free.
Gon Die Boy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Graham .
Graham can't get the takedown.
Graham has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gon Die Boy after a bit of a struggle.
Gon Die Boy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graham has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gon Die Boy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Graham tries to pull guard but Gon Die Boy won't allow it. #T2##BC#
Graham manages to break the clinch.
Gon Die Boy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Graham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Graham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gon Die Boy but Gon Die Boy pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Graham closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Graham 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Gon Die Boy as Graham shoots in.
Gon Die Boy fails to land with a series of punches.
Graham seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Graham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gon Die Boy, pushing him back against the cage.
Graham goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gon Die Boy prevents it.
Graham is working for takedown but Gon Die Boy is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Gon Die Boy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gon Die Boy is looking for a takedown.
Graham blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Graham lands a takedown into guard. #SU#
Graham gets to his feet. Gon Die Boy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gon Die Boy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gon Die Boy misses with a series of wild punches.
Graham is looking to counter punch.
Gon Die Boy looks winded!#CL#
Graham closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Graham can't find room to land a body shot as Gon Die Boy controls the action.
Graham jumps guard but Gon Die Boy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Gon Die Boy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graham shoots in and drives through. Gon Die Boy sprawls well.
Graham throws a leg kick which misses Gon Die Boy's front leg but catches the back leg as Gon Die Boy tries to avoid it.
Gon Die Boy shoots in looking for a takedown. Graham tries to sprawl out of it but Gon Die Boy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Graham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Graham wants to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Graham .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but You Gon Die Boy will probably get the nod.
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#
Nice takedown defense from Gon Die Boy. No joy for Graham on that attempt.
You Gon Die Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gon Die Boy. Graham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graham is looking to counter the offense by Gon Die Boy and move into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Gon Die Boy - just one landing.
Graham takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Graham or perhaps it was just good defense by Gon Die Boy, which made it look bad.
Gon Die Boy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gon Die Boy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Graham tries for a takedown but Gon Die Boy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Graham moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gon Die Boy can't break the clinch. #T1#
Gon Die Boy tries to break free but Graham pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Gon Die Boy decides to pull guard.
Graham slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gon Die Boy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Graham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gon Die Boy wants to stand up but Graham is controlling him.
Graham 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Graham slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Gon Die Boy being controlled for a moment.
Gon Die Boy is breathing heavily.
Graham has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Graham '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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gon Die Boy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Graham instigates a clinch.
Graham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gon Die Boy's efforts to push away.#BC#
Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Audie Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
A head kick misses from Graham . #CL#
Graham clinches. #BC#
Graham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
You Gon Die Boy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gon Die Boy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Graham or perhaps it was just good defense by Gon Die Boy, which made it look bad.
Gon Die Boy stalks Graham and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Graham 's face. Graham staggers backwards, shaken.
Graham stuffs the takedown.
Gon Die Boy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Graham .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graham misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Graham gets caught flat footed, as Gon Die Boy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Graham manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

You Gon Die Boy 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#
Graham moves in looking to clinch but Gon Die Boy pushes him off.
Gon Die Boy scores with a nice strike.
Nice jab there from Gon Die Boy.
Gon Die Boy tries to clinch but Graham is having none of it.
Gon Die Boy misses with a wild combination.
Graham scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Graham looking to score a takedown here. Gon Die Boy is defending well but Graham drives through and ends up in Gon Die Boy's guard.
Gon Die Boy being controlled here, momentarily.
Gon Die Boy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Graham passes Gon Die Boy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Graham perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Further stalling from Graham .
Gon Die Boy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
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.#CL#
Graham rushes Gon Die Boy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gon Die Boy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short right from Graham on the inside.
Graham stalling. #BC#
Graham breaks the clinch.
Gon Die Boy misses with a series of wild punches.
Graham half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Graham pushes Gon Die Boy up against the cage in a clinch.
Gon Die Boy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Graham pulls guard. #SUB#
Graham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Graham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gon Die Boy is one step ahead there. #T3#
Gon Die Boy distracts Graham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gon Die Boy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Graham is proving hard to escape from.
Gon Die Boy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Graham seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gon Die Boy wants to stand and escape but instead Graham has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Graham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gon Die Boy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Graham looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Graham passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Graham moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Audie Graham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You Gon Die Boy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Graham looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

And that's the end of the fight!
Audie Graham showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gon Die Boy 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: GDL 85: Alvarez VS Dolman     
Date:   Mar 21, 2021
#R1#
Fartface fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fartface shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Graham sprawls well. Graham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fartface gets slowly back to his feet.
Graham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Graham . Fartface shrugs it off though.
Fartface shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Graham counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Graham pulls guard.
Fartface might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fartface stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Graham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fartface distracts Graham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Fartface has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Graham is proving hard to escape from.
Fartface is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Graham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Graham is adopting a defensive guard.
Graham looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fartface shoots for a takedown but Graham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Fartface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fartface throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Graham throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Graham clinches up with Fartface and pushes him back against the cage.
Fartface is working for takedown but Graham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fartface is pressed up against the cage. Graham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fartface down to the mat. Fartface avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fartface shoots in looking for a takedown but Graham manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fartface's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Graham pushes Fartface up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Graham .
Fartface tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Graham manages to circle out of the way.
Graham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fartface cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Graham shoots in looking for a takedown. Fartface tries to sprawl out of it but Graham keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fartface manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Graham fails with the takedown.
Fartface drops down looking for a counter takedown but Graham sprawls and moves away.
Graham lands with a kick to the temple. Fartface shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Gregory Fartface has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Fartface. No joy for Graham on that attempt.
Graham looks winded!
Graham tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fartface defends well and Graham ends up having to push Fartface into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fartface shoots in for a takedown but Graham shows good takedown defense.
Graham has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Graham thuds his right hand into Fartface's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
No luck for Graham with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Fartface as Graham shoots in.
Graham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fartface.
Fartface really is a fat lump.
Fartface shoots in but no luck this time.
Graham unleashes a big counter combination but Fartface bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fartface defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Graham .
Graham displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fartface.
Graham shoots in for a double leg but Fartface sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fartface sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Fartface moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Audie Graham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Fartface'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#
Fartface shoots and misses
and Graham counters with a two punch combo.
Fartface keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fartface shoots in looking for a takedown. Graham tries to sprawl out of it but Fartface keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Graham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fartface throws a nice looking combination but Graham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Audie Graham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graham throws a right and a left that Fartface avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fartface fails with an attempt to clinch.
Graham throws a one two combo.
Graham avoids the head kick by Fartface. #T1#
Fartface shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Fartface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Graham moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Graham jumps guard but Fartface turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fartface tries to circle away but Graham has him pinned against the cage.
Graham manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fartface misses with a knee strike.
Graham is leaning against Fartface and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fartface looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Graham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graham tries to pull guard but Fartface holds him up against the cage and eventually Graham drops back down to his feet. #T2#
Fartface is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fartface wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Graham pulls guard effortlessly.
Fartface wants to stand and escape but instead Graham has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Fartface controls Graham momentarily but Graham frees himself.
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 trying to control but Fartface is working from the bottom. #T3#
Graham sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fartface trying to keep a closed guard but Graham is proving a slippery customer.
Graham throwing strikes but missing.
Graham postures up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Graham looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Graham wants to pass the guard but Fartface is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Graham stands up from Fartface's guard - Graham perhaps looking for a knockout.
Graham closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fartface circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fartface looks for a takedown but Graham sprawls well.
Graham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Audie Graham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gregory Fartface's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Fartface throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Graham counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Graham .
Fartface jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Graham walks away with a smile on his face. Fartface gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fartface tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fartface sets himself, and Graham steps forward looking for the clinch! Fartface avoids it this time.
Graham slaps away a takedown attempt from Fartface, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Graham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fartface, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Graham jumps guard.
Graham wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fartface tries to stand but Graham is controlling from the bottom.
Fartface trying to control but Graham is working from the bottom. #T1#
Graham managing to control the position.
Graham is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Graham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fartface doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fartface manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graham 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##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fartface has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Graham is working away from the top position though.
Fartface looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Graham stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Fartface to get to his feet.
Fartface leaves Graham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Graham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fartface, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Graham jumps guard but Fartface turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Graham pulls guard.
Graham 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.
Fartface stays in close to Graham 's body and controls the position. #SU#
Fartface gets to his feet. Graham looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Fartface gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fartface is trying to break the clinch but Graham is controlling him.#BC2#
Graham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fartface fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fartface is defended easily by Graham .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Fartface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Graham shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fartface manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fartface utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fartface not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gregory Fartface has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Audie Graham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
Fartface is working an open guard so Graham takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Audie 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Audie Graham !

 

Event: GDL 81:Wright VS Kock 3     
Date:   Feb 27, 2021
#R1##CL#
Graham forces Dolman back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Graham turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Graham tries to advance to mount but Dolman denies him.
Dolman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Graham working the ground and pound but Dolman is defending the strikes.
Dolman is pushing Graham 's head away, looking to escape. Graham manages to hold on to the position though.
Graham is looking to take a break and control but Dolman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dolman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Graham content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dolman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Graham has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Graham tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dolman pushes Graham away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Graham gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Graham tries to clinch but Dolman is having none of it.
Dolman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Graham as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Graham drives through with a takedown into guard.

Dolman pushes Graham off and gets back to his feet. #T2##TD#
Graham fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dolman sprawls well initially but Graham persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Dolman kicks off Graham and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dolman 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.
Dolman throws a one two combo. #TD#
Graham gets a takedown into half guard.
Graham stops Dolman from getting back to his feet.
Graham trying to control from half guard but Dolman is working away.
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. Graham connects with a nice short shot to Dolman's temple. #T3#
Dolman wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Dolman kicks Graham off and gets back to his feet.
Dolman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Dolman gets caught napping as Graham dives in and scores a takedown. Dolman manages to retain guard.

Dolman pushes Graham off and gets back to his feet.
Dolman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Graham 's waist but Graham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dolman off to one side.
Audie Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaap Dolman.#TD#
Graham gets a takedown into half guard.

Dolman manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Graham keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Graham is breathing heavily.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Graham works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Dolman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dolman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dolman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Graham as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Graham as Dolman shoots in.
Graham tries a head kick but it misses.
Graham digs a good hook to Dolman's body.
Graham tries to clinch but Dolman is having none of it.
Dolman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Graham as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaap Dolman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Dolman gets caught flat footed, as Graham shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Dolman has his feet on Graham 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Graham gets the takedown into side control.
Dolman is pushing Graham 's head away, looking to escape. Graham manages to hold on to the position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaap Dolman has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES2#
Dolman explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dolman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Graham slips a jab and a cross from Dolman. #CL#
Graham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dolman, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Graham manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Dolman gets to his feet - Graham follows without any prompting.
Jaap Dolman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Graham changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dolman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Dolman explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graham takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dolman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dolman shoots in but Graham avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Graham decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Dolman has one foot on Graham 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
Dolman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Graham scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD#
Graham scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Dolman throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Graham shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Graham was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Dolman throws Graham to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Dolman gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Dolman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dolman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Graham is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dolman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dolman working away.
Dolman cracks Graham with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dolman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Graham has escaped the position, nice work there.
Graham is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Dolman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Dolman working away.
Dolman working the ground and pound.#SU2#
Dolman decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dolman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Audie Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaap Dolman.#TD2#
Dolman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dolman is chipping away with strikes.
Graham is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Graham wants to control but Dolman postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graham is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dolman connects with a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaap Dolman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dolman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Graham but Graham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Graham changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Graham has Dolman up against the cage in a clinch.
Dolman tries to break free but Graham pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Graham has picked Dolman up - he's going for a ride! Graham dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Dolman has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Graham is on him like a limpet, forcing Dolman back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Graham turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Graham manages to end up in side control.

Dolman bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dolman connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Graham lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dolman takes a step back to recover.
Dolman throws out a loose jab but Graham uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Graham dives in and scores a takedown into Dolman's guard.

Dolman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dolman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graham has Dolman pressed against the cage, preventing Dolman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Graham pulls guard successfully.
Dolman passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Dolman seems to be working for a kimura but Graham defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Dolman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Graham defends it well. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dolman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SU2#
Dolman stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Graham looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dolman!

Dolman sneaks out the side door and pushes Graham away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jaap Dolman seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Dolman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dolman lands in his opponent's guard.
Graham controls Dolman momentarily but Dolman frees himself.
Dolman chips away with some ground and pound.
Jaap Dolman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3##SU2#
Dolman stands up from Graham 's guard - Dolman perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Dolman gets a takedown into half guard.
Dolman is controlling the pace. #T4##SU2#
Dolman decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Dolman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Graham is trying to defend but Dolman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Graham is trying to maintain the position but Dolman is very close to passing his half guard.
Graham is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dolman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dolman sitting and controlling from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaap Dolman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dolman 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaap Dolman!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 16, 2021
#R1#
Graham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. DeSanto tries to avoid it but Graham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag DeSanto to the ground. DeSanto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Graham just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDeSanto.
DeSanto tries to clinch but Graham is having none of it. #TD#
DeSanto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Graham 's half guard.

Graham kicks off DeSanto and gets to his feet.
DeSanto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Graham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DeSanto as he avoids it easily.
Graham misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Graham has closed the distance and engaged DeSanto in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
DeSanto breaks from the clinch.
Graham tests DeSanto's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
DeSanto feints and as Graham raises his hands in defense, DeSanto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Graham has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
DeSanto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
DeSanto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Graham manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Graham postures up.
DeSanto is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Graham dives into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
DeSanto tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Graham easily slips into full mount!
DeSanto tries to lock up and control but Graham gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
DeSanto is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
DeSanto doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Graham throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
DeSanto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Graham on the ground.
Graham takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Graham might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Graham punching from mount but DeSanto doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T3#
Graham sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Graham throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Graham raining down hammerfists from mount.
DeSanto avoids a series of strikes thrown by Graham .
Graham takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Graham working for a guillotine from mount but DeSanto is in no mood to give up. #T4##SUB2#
Graham working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham throwing strikes here but DeSanto is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Graham tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Graham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DeSanto holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Graham tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
DeSanto is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Audie Graham dominated that round.
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#
Graham misses with a head kick.
Graham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Graham forces DeSanto back against the cage and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
DeSanto blocks a body shot from Graham .
Graham stalling against the cage.
DeSanto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Graham prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSanto stalling in the clinch but Graham improves position. #BC#
DeSanto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeSanto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1##CL2#
Graham moves into the clinch.
DeSanto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Graham just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Graham manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Graham is pulling down on DeSanto's head. It's preventing any offense from DeSanto, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graham is on top in guard. #REVB#
Audie Graham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Graham content to stall in guard here. #T2#
DeSanto wants to hit a sweep here but Graham passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for DeSanto there!
Poor strikes thrown by Graham there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Poor strikes thrown by Graham there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Poor strikes thrown by Graham there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Poor strikes thrown by Graham there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #SUB2#
Graham looking to secure an arm triangle but DeSanto defends it well.
Graham tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
DeSanto working to try and regain half guard.
Graham controlling from mount.
Graham thowing shots but they're missing.
DeSanto wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Graham controlling well, preventing DeSanto from escaping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Graham looking for the choke but no joy.
What can DeSanto do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Graham 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Audie Graham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL2#
Graham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Graham holding his opponent close, against the cage.
DeSanto letting Graham take a breather here.#BC2#
Graham breaks the clinch. #CL#
DeSanto moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSanto can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Graham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeSanto throws a right hand that Graham ducks under and follows up with a left that Graham also avoids with ease.
Graham dives in for a single leg takedown but DeSanto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
DeSanto looks for a takedown but Graham sprawls well.
Graham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Graham shoots in for a takedown but DeSanto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
DeSanto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
DeSanto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Graham .
Mark DeSanto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Audie Graham .
DeSanto tries to clinch but Graham moves out of range.
Graham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Graham stuffs the takedown.
DeSanto looks for a takedown but Graham sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graham throws a series of punches but DeSanto moves out of range.
It looked like DeSanto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
DeSanto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Graham as he avoids it easily.
DeSanto takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Mark DeSanto has been cut.
Graham shoots in looking for a takedown. DeSanto tries to sprawl out of it but Graham keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeSanto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
DeSanto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Graham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. DeSanto tries to avoid it but Graham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag DeSanto to the ground. DeSanto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
DeSanto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Graham on the side of the head.
Graham tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but DeSanto defends well and Graham ends up having to push DeSanto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head kick from DeSanto lands but Graham takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeSanto shoots in but no luck this time.
Mark DeSanto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graham tries to bum rush DeSanto with a series of wild strikes but DeSanto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Graham closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Graham unloads a knee to the mid-section. DeSanto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
DeSanto is looking to control Graham 's arms but Graham gets an underhook and turns him. Now DeSanto has his back to the cage.
Graham is looking to take this one to the mat.
DeSanto is trying to break the clinch but Graham has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeSanto looks for a takedown but Graham sprawls well.
Graham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
DeSanto looks to land a body kick but Graham moved away.
Graham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? DeSanto is fending him off so far but Graham persists. Nope, DeSanto circles away and we're back to standing.
DeSanto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Graham is fending him off so far but DeSanto persists. Nope, Graham circles away and we're back to standing.
DeSanto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
DeSanto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Graham but Graham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DeSanto on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSanto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Graham .
Mark DeSanto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Audie Graham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DeSanto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Audie 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Audie Graham !

 

 
 
 
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