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Event:
HFC 79:Caceres vs Graham
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Graham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caceres sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Caceres half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Caceres shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Graham defends it nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Graham has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Graham feints and as Caceres raises his hands in defense, Graham changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Graham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Caceres has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Graham is looking to work some ground and pound but Caceres has wrist control.#SUB#
Caceres has his foot on Graham 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graham works his way back into a safe position though.
Graham is looking to work some ground and pound but Caceres has wrist control.#SUB#
Caceres is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Graham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Graham scoring with punches to the head and body.
Graham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Graham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Caceres has his foot on Graham 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graham works his way back into a safe position though.
Graham seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Graham wants to control from the top but Caceres keeps moving. #SUB#
Caceres is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Graham frees his head nicely. Oh but Caceres has switched to an armbar! Graham is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rickson Caceres!
After the big win, Rickson Caceres made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Furnace Performance š„ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
HFC 72:Taranin vs Leonidas
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Graham takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kruglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graham moves away.
Graham is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kruglov.
Kruglov scores with a punch to the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kruglov.
Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Graham .
We've been told by Graham 's head coaches at Dangerous Fight Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kruglov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Graham if he has to take too many more of those.
Graham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kruglov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kruglov.
Kruglov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kruglov tries to clinch up.
Graham takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kruglov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
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 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruglov.
Kruglov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kruglov cracks Graham with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Kruglov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Graham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kruglov scores with a jab.
Viktor Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov just misses with a punch to the body.
Graham is looking to counter the offense by Kruglov and move into the clinch.
Graham takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kruglov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kruglov tries to clinch up but Graham circles away and keeps his distance.
Graham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kruglov's waist but Kruglov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Graham off to one side.
Kruglov lands with a kick to the temple. Graham shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kruglov misses the shot to the body.
Kruglov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graham moves out of range as Kruglov throws a body kick.
#T2#
Graham missing with a left hand there. Kruglov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Viktor Kruglov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graham darts in trying to clinch
and Graham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruglov misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graham .
Kruglov tests Graham 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruglov lands a slapping body shot.
Kruglov slips a jab from Graham .#CL#
Graham closes the distance and pushes Kruglov back into the cage.#BC2#
Kruglov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruglov misses with a wild body shot.
Graham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kruglov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graham on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Kruglov as Graham shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kruglov.
Graham sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Graham shoots in and drives through. Kruglov sprawls well.
Kruglov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Graham moves out of range.
Kruglov scores with a jab to the body.
Kruglov digs a good body shot into Graham 's ribs.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruglov lands a right hook to the body.
Kruglov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kruglov scores with a spinning back kick!
Graham will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Graham is breathing heavily.
Kruglov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruglov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Graham is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Graham tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Graham throws a shot from downtown. Kruglov moves away and avoids it.
Kruglov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruglov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kruglov works the jab nicely.
Kruglov throws a series of punches but Graham avoids them all with ease.
Graham seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kruglov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Graham had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kruglov lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kruglov 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#
Kruglov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Graham tries to clinch
and Kruglov counters with a stiff right hand.
Graham closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Graham throws a hook but Kruglov blocks it.
Kruglov lands a slapping body shot.
Graham takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kruglov fakes the leg kick and cracks Graham in the body.
Kruglov lands a leg kick that knocks Graham off balance momentarily.
Graham takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kruglov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Kruglov lands.
Kruglov scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Graham doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Graham takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kruglov scores with a jab. Graham acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kruglov punishes Graham 's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruglov lands a jab to Graham 's midsection.
Kruglov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graham has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice body punch from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a head kick that half lands.
Graham on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruglov. Kruglov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruglov swings for the body but Graham moves out of range.
Kruglov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov lands a right hook to the body.
Kruglov misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Graham counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Graham . #BC2#
Kruglov breaks from the clinch.
Kruglov ducks under a wild hook from Graham .
Kruglov is looking to clinch.
Kruglov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Graham tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kruglov dips to his left and cracks Graham with an uppercut!
Kruglov thuds his right hand into Graham 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Graham smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kruglov - that will leave a mark!
Kruglov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Graham rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Kruglov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kruglov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Graham under the eye.
Graham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruglov.
A cross from Graham lands.
Kruglov cracks Graham with an open hand slap.
Kruglov connects with a body shot that sends Graham 's belly button to the back.
Graham on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kruglov tries to land a front kick but Graham steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Graham wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kruglov takes a swing at Graham 's ribcage but misses.
Graham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruglov is fending him off so far but Graham persists. Nope, Kruglov circles away and we're back to standing.
Kruglov digs a good hook to Graham 's body.
#T4#
Kruglov keeps Graham at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Kruglov.
Whack! Kruglov lands a heavy head kick that drops Graham . The ref tackles Kruglov to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Graham was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Viktor Kruglov!
After the big win, Viktor Kruglov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Champion Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 70
Date: Aug 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Graham takes a swing at Karokaro's ribcage but misses.
Karokaro connects with a looping right hand.
Karokaro misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Graham counters by clinching up. #BC#
Karokaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graham misses with a takedown
and Karokaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karokaro throws a nice looking combination but Graham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Graham tries to counter it with a takedown but Karokaro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Graham has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karokaro finds it's way round the side to connect with Graham 's head.
Graham has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Karokaro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Graham . #T1#
Karokaro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Graham 's sensitive parts.
Karokaro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Graham with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karokaro counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Karokaro.
Karokaro keeps the fight on the outside.
Graham fails with the takedown
and Karokaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roberto Karokaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Graham .
Karokaro scores with a decent looking hook.
Graham goes for a double leg but Karokaro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karokaro continues to drive forward.
Good shot there by Karokaro.#T2#
Graham rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karokaro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karokaro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Graham looks to clinch
and Karokaro counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Karokaro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Graham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karokaro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Graham stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karokaro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Graham tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karokaro looks for the body kick but Graham saw that one coming.
Graham wants to counter with a clinch but Karokaro pushes him away.
Karokaro misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Graham misses with a left hand
letting Karokaro counter with a right hand.
Karokaro throws a series of punches but Graham moves out of range.
Graham tries to counter with a clinch but Karokaro shakes him off and moves away.
Graham misses the jab.#CL2#
Graham instigates a clinch.
Graham tries a body shot but Karokaro blocks it.
Graham misses with some punches.
Karokaro is trying to push Graham away but Graham has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Karokaro breaks from the clinch.
Karokaro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Graham throws a combination that misses
and Karokaro counters with a left and a right that stings Graham . #T4#
Jab by Karokaro.
Karokaro misses with a low kick.
Graham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graham wants to counter the offense by Karokaro and move into the clinch position.
Karokaro lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karokaro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Karokaro lands a head shot.
Graham slips a jab and a cross from Karokaro.
Graham looks to land a right hand but Karokaro moved out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Karokaro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Karokaro 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##CL2#
Graham gets a clinch.
Graham can't find room to land a body shot as Karokaro controls the action.
Graham lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Karokaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karokaro slips a straight right by Graham .
Graham on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big right from Graham misses.
Graham throws an overhand right that lands on Karokaro's shoulder, as Karokaro tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karokaro slips a jab from Graham .
Roberto Karokaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karokaro throws a nice looking combination but Graham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Graham with the counter takedown but Karokaro avoids it easily.
Karokaro looks for the body kick but Graham saw that one coming.
Graham tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Karokaro.
Karokaro with a nice cross.
Karokaro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Graham doesn't seem bothered though.
Karokaro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karokaro.
Graham shoots in for a takedown but Karokaro shows good takedown defense.
Graham misses with an uppercut
and Karokaro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Karokaro scores with a hook to the body. Graham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karokaro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T2#
Graham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karokaro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Karokaro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karokaro lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Graham darts in and clinches Karokaro up against the cage.#TD2#
Graham is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Karokaro can't fight it off and eventually Graham manages to take the fight to the floor. Karokaro looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Graham working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but Karokaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karokaro wants to stand up but Graham is controlling him.
Graham distracts Karokaro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Karokaro wants to stand and escape but Graham is having none of it.
Graham controlling from the top position.
Karokaro wants to stand up but Graham is controlling him.
Graham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Karokaro's head.
Graham trying to control but Karokaro is working from the bottom.
Karokaro wants to stand up but Graham is controlling him.
Graham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#ES#
Karokaro pushes Graham off and scrambles back to his feet.
Karokaro ducks under a wild hook from Graham .
Graham swings widly with a right hand
and Karokaro counters with a series of strikes. Graham will be more careful next time no doubt.
Graham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karokaro counters with a series of strikes. Graham will be more careful next time no doubt.
Graham walks into a left hand.
Karokaro 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.
Karokaro throws a nice looking combination but Graham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Graham feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karokaros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Karokaro dominated that second round.
That's time! Karokaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Graham misses with a looping right.
Graham throws a jab but it's blocked by Karokaro.
Graham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karokaro.
Graham tries to counter by closing the distance.
Karokaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Graham .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Graham misses with a left hand
and Karokaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Karokaro scores with a decent looking hook.
Karokaro throws a leg kick but Graham sees it coming and moves out of range.
Graham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Karokaro swivels and escapes.
Graham shoots for a double leg takedown but Karokaro sprawls well. He's pushed Graham 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Graham takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karokaro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Graham if he has to take too many more of those.
Karokaro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Graham misses with an uppercut
and Karokaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Karokaro sizes up Graham with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Karokaro catches Graham with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Graham might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Graham needs to keep his hands up - Karokaro had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graham takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Graham rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karokaro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Graham thinking.
Graham on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Graham tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Karokaro counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Graham is rocked!
Graham has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karokaro finds it's way round the side to connect with Graham 's head.
Graham is still on wobbly legs! Can Karokaro finish him?
A combination from Karokaro does no damage.
Graham seems to have recovered his senses.
Karokaro circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Karokaro counter with a right hand. #T3#
Karokaro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graham fails with the takedown
enabling Karokaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Roberto Karokaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Graham .#CL2#
Graham rushes Karokaro and presses him up against the cage.
Graham is trying to drag Karokaro to the mat but Karokaro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Graham has Karokaro pressed against the cage.
#T4#
Graham is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Karokaro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Karokaro prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Graham fails to land. #BC#
Karokaro breaks from the clinch.
Graham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roberto Karokaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karokaro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Graham momentarily.
Karokaro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Graham throws a poor cross that misses
and Karokaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graham swings widly with a right hand
and Karokaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Billy Graham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karokaro connects with the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Karokaro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karokaro, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Karokaro! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 60
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Deckel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Graham is trying to defend but Deckel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Graham pushes Deckel off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Graham as Deckel shoots in.
Graham connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Topf Deckel has been cut.
Graham just misses with a punch to the body.
Deckel throws a counter combo.
Graham misses with a hook.
Deckel tries to move into range but Graham moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Deckel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graham throws out the jab. #TD2#
Deckel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Deckel lands in his opponent's guard.
Deckel wants to stand but Graham has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Deckel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deckel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Deckel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graham is keeping the position for now.
Graham has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Deckel passes Graham 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Deckel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Graham sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Deckel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Graham is refusing to be controlled, as Deckel sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Deckel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Graham has managed to free his arm - good work.
Graham trying to control here.
Deckel trying to control from half guard but Graham is working away. #SUB2#
Deckel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Graham wants to control but Deckel is keeping busy.
#T3#
Deckel is keen to just control but Graham is a slippery customer.
Deckel trying to mount his opponent but Graham defends it. #SUB2#
Deckel seems to be looking for submissions.
Graham is trying to get back to full guard.
Graham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Deckel is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Deckel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Deckel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Graham is just riding it out for now. Deckel eventually gives up the hold.
Deckel wants to control but Graham is keeping him busy.
Deckel trying to pass the guard but Graham defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deckel trying to control from half guard but Graham is working away. #SUB2#
Deckel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Graham defends it well.
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 Billy Graham will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Topf Deckel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Deckel fails to land the takedown.
Deckel shoots in and drives through. Graham sprawls well.
Graham swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Deckel avoids the body shot from Graham .
Graham misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deckel slips under a jab from Graham .
A countering left hand to the body from Deckel misses.#TD#
Graham bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Topf Deckel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Graham works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Graham is working Deckel over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1##SUB#
Graham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Deckel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Deckel tries to buck Graham off but Graham is having none of it.
Graham scores with a couple of short elbows.
Graham lands a decent elbow from side control.
Graham trying to control the position but Deckel is working away.
Graham lands a few punches from side control.
Graham in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Graham working the ground and pound.
Graham is looking to take a break and control but Deckel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deckel can do to turn this around?#T2#
Deckel on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Graham is looking to take a break and control but Deckel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graham working the body and head with strikes.
Graham works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Deckel looks to move to half guard but instead Graham has passed into mount! Damn!#T3#
Graham working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Deckel working to try and regain half guard.
Graham raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#Deckel is rocked!
Graham unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Deckel wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Graham celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Graham !
Jumping up and down and very excited, Billy Graham waved his t-shirt featuring BKC Nutrition and Laundry [30%]'s logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 52
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Graham misses its intended target.
Dewire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Graham scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Michael Dewire has been cut.
Dewire takes one to the side of the head.
Dewire walks into a left hand.
Dewire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Dewire! Graham dives in looking to finish! Dewire is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Graham !
Billy Graham managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BKC Nutrition and Laundry [30%], into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 41
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Graham closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Omarov did well to prevent Graham getting side control.
Graham trying to control the action but Omarov is working from the bottom.
Graham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Graham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Graham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham is stalling here. Omarov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Graham seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Omarov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Graham manages to get back to half guard.
Graham wants to control but Omarov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Graham is not content to let Omarov control the position.
Graham moves into full guard.
Omarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Graham has wrist control.
Graham keeping moving, preventing Omarov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Graham working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Graham working for submissions but it's allowed Omarov to get to half guard.
Graham is trying to get back to full guard.
Omarov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Omarov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ground and pound from Omarov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omarov trying to control from half guard but Graham is working away. #SUB#
Graham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Omarov working the head and body with strikes.
Omarov trying to control the action but Graham is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Omarov seems to be working for a kimura but Graham defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Graham wants to improve his position but Omarov is controlling well.
Graham is working hard here to advance position.
Omarov trying to control the action but Graham is working from the bottom.
Graham trying to control but Omarov postures up.
#T3#
Graham is looking for a sweep. Omarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Graham manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Graham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Graham wants to sweep here but Omarov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Graham isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Omarov stacks Graham on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Omarov!
Graham is trying to get back to half guard.
Graham manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Omarov tries to pass to full mount but Graham defends it.
Omarov content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Graham manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Omarov is sitting in close to Graham 's body. Graham has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Omarov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Omarov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Graham .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Graham !
Billy Graham made sure to mention his sponsor, BKC Nutrition and Laundry [30%] in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TD 5
Date: Nov 16, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Graham shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Graham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Graham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Graham 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Graham is in close to Robinson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham chips away with some ground and pound.
Graham stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Robinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Graham postures up in Robinson's guard and throws a big left but Robinson blocks it. #T1#
Robinson wants to sweep here but Graham controlling him for the moment.
Graham lands a couple of elbows.
Graham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Graham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Graham trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
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.
Graham engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Graham chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Graham landing some decent shots from guard.
Graham content to stall in guard here.
Graham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Graham engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Graham scoring with some ground and pound.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Graham tries to pass.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully. #T3#
Graham throws a big elbow that misses.
Graham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Graham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Robinson's head.
Graham throwing strikes but missing.
Graham is looking to work some ground and pound but Robinson has wrist control.
Graham is working Robinson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graham postures up.
#T4#
Graham scoring with punches to the head and body.
Graham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Graham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Graham connects with a couple of short punches.
Graham throws an elbow that misses. Robinson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Graham 's guard. Nice move by Robinson!#REVB##SUB#
Graham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy 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#
Robinson slaps away a takedown attempt from Graham , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Robinson throws a shot from downtown. Graham moves away and avoids it.
Graham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Graham appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Graham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robinson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Graham but Graham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Robinson throws a lazy right hand but Graham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graham shoots in for a takedown but Robinson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A big left from Robinson misses.
No luck for Graham with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robinson pinned against the cage. Robinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Graham goes for a double leg but Robinson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Robinson continues to drive forward.#TD#
Graham works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T1#
Graham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Graham preventing the sweep.
Robinson is trying to control the position but Graham postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Graham won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Robinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson working a defensive guard but Graham passes into half guard.
Robinson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Graham lands a nice short elbow.
Graham working Robinson over with strikes.
Graham working over Robinson with some ground and pound. Robinson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Graham working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Graham .
Graham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Robinson defending well though.
Graham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Graham is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Graham thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robinson's head.
Graham wants to take a breather but Robinson is having none of it. #T3#
Nice strikes from Graham there.
Graham thows a huge punch but Robinson dodges it nicely.
Graham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Graham is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Graham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Robinson defending well though.
Graham thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robinson's head.
Graham takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Graham controlling the action here.
Robinson wants to control but Graham is keeping busy.
#T4#
Robinson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Graham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Graham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Graham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Graham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Graham dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Robinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Robinson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Graham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robinson but Robinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Graham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robinson throws out the jab.
Robinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robinson wants it to stay on the feet.
Robinson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson has a takedown stuffed.
Robinson throws a big shot that misses.
Graham half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been told by Graham 's head coaches at The Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Billy Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham shoots for a double leg takedown but Robinson sprawls well. He's pushed Graham 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Graham fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Robinson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Robinson lands in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Graham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robinson works over Graham with some ground and pound from guard.
Robinson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Graham 's head.
Robinson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Graham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Graham wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Graham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robinson is aware though and is defending well.
Graham controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself. #T2#
Robinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robinson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Graham has momentary wrist control but Robinson slips an elbow through the middle.
Robinson working some strikes from top position.
Robinson throws a big elbow that misses.
Robinson trying to control but Graham is working from the bottom.
Robinson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robinson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Graham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Graham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Graham tries to get out of the position.
Robinson works over Graham with some ground and pound from guard.#T3##SUB2#
Robinson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Robinson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Graham looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
Robinson postures up and lands a big shot to Graham 's brow.
Graham seems keen to control Robinson's posture.#SUB#
Graham has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Graham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robinson defends well.
Graham trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
#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 Robinson's guard. #REVR#
Graham controlling from the top position.
Graham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Graham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graham is one step ahead there.
Graham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Graham has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Graham !
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Billy Graham made sure he mentioned BKC Nutrition and Laundry [25%], along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
HFC 1: Jiminez vs Andarys
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Graham shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Falandas is trying to defend but Graham finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Graham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Graham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Graham is keen to just control but Falandas is a slippery customer.
Graham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Graham misses with a head shot. Falandas uses the momentum to regain guard.
Graham is looking to work some ground and pound but Falandas has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
Graham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Falandas keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
Graham cracks Falandas with a solid left hand.
Graham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Graham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graham throws a strike but Falandas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Graham working a defensive guard here.
Graham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Graham tries to get out of the position.
Falandas won't allow Graham to sweep him here.
Graham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2##SUB#
Graham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Graham wants to control but Falandas passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Graham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Falandas pulls his head out easily.
Graham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Falandas maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Graham could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Falandas has cracked it and Graham is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Falandas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mertis Falandas!
Mertis Falandas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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