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Event:
HFC 106: Ivanovic vs Jack
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Rubble moves into range and clinches up with Graham .
Rubble gets through Graham 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rubble lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Rubble.
Graham is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rubble to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Rubble.
Rubble working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rubble lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
Rubble scores with a hook to the body.
Graham is trying to pull guard but Rubble turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rubble lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rubble lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rubble working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubble lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
Rubble lands a nice shot to the body.
Rubble lands with a short shot to the head.
Rubble is leaning against Graham and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rubble lands a shoulder strike.
Rubble throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Graham s head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rubble.
I was talking to Rubble's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Rubble lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rubble lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Graham .
Rubble lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Graham or not.
A hook to the body from Rubble.
Graham looks winded!
Rubble lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rubble fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Detritus Rubble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Graham .
Graham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Graham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Rubble to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Graham is rocked!
Graham walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Graham limp body while Rubble jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Detritus Rubble!
Our winner, Detritus Rubble, 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. |
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Event:
HFC 104: Hernandez vs Nayati
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Cruz avoids the head kick by Graham .
Cruz is looking to counter punch.
Graham with a poor takedown
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graham misses with a hook
and Cruz counters with a good, hard body kick but Graham shrugs it off.
Graham doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cruz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Graham has his takedown stuffed
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Danny Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Graham .
Graham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cruz sprawls well. Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graham gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham shoots and misses
and Cruz scores with a counter punch that sends Graham to the canvas! Cruz smells blood - he's punishing Graham with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Graham has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Cruz!
Danny Cruz retains his bantamweight title!
Danny Cruz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 102: Ilmarinen vs Shako
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Wangchuk is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Graham 's half guard.#SUB2#
Graham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wangchuk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Graham gets full guard.
Wangchuk preventing the sweep.
Wangchuk showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Graham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangchuk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Graham is looking to cinch up a triangle. Wangchuk throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Graham 's body to avoid the submission. Graham has instead reached around Wangchuk's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Graham arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Graham ! |
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Event:
HFC 94: Ilmarinen vs Davito
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Rumiantsev drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Graham looking for a guillotine here but Rumiantsev defends easily.
Graham looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Graham is looking for a triangle but Rumiantsev pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing that Rumiantsev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rumiantsev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Graham working for a triangle but Rumiantsev defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumiantsev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SUB2#
Graham looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rumiantsev passes into half guard.
Rumiantsev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Graham trying to hold on to Rumiantsev's head to control him but Rumiantsev postures up.
#SUB2#
Graham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Graham wants to improve his position but Rumiantsev is controlling well.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Graham wants to control but Rumiantsev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Graham is concentrating on defense, preventing Rumiantsev from advancing position.
Rumiantsev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rumiantsev controlling the pace.
Graham has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Graham trying to hold on to Rumiantsev's head to control him but Rumiantsev postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Graham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rumiantsev as he avoids it easily.
Rumiantsev lands a jab to the head.
#T3#
Rumiantsev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rumiantsev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graham ducks under a wild hook from Rumiantsev.
Graham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rumiantsev is fending him off so far but Graham persists. Nope, Rumiantsev circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Graham darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Graham is looking for a kimura but Rumiantsev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Graham to get the leverage.
Rumiantsev wants to improve his position but Graham is controlling well.
Graham moves nicely into side control.
Rumiantsev is trying to control Graham 's posture but Graham avoids it.
Rumiantsev gets back to half guard.#T4#
Graham is thwarting Rumiantsev's attempts to control the position.
Graham tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rumiantsev controls his leg.
Rumiantsev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Graham 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Graham 's back!
Graham can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rumiantsev is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rumiantsev has the hooks in. Graham is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Rumiantsev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Graham blocks a jab.
Graham shoots in looking for a takedown but Rumiantsev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Graham 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Graham with that takedown attempt.
Graham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rumiantsev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rumiantsev tries to counter with a takedown but Graham is quick to defend against it.
Tomas Rumiantsev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Graham .
Rumiantsev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good standup being displayed there by Rumiantsev as he connects with a hook.
Billy Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham looks for a takedown but Rumiantsev sprawls well.
Rumiantsev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Graham sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Graham gets the takedown into side control.
Rumiantsev wants to control but Graham postures up.
Rumiantsev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Graham looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rumiantsev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Graham 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Graham 's back!#T1#
I would not like to be Graham right now.
Rumiantsev is trying to stick to Graham 's back but Graham is turning into Rumiantsev. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rumiantsev's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Graham .
Graham stopping the sweep attempt from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rumiantsev controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Rumiantsev there.
Rumiantsev working over Graham with some ground and pound. Graham looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Rumiantsev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rumiantsev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Graham tries to roll over but Rumiantsev keeps him under control.
Graham flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rumiantsev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Graham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rumiantsev pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Rumiantsev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Graham manages to get to full guard.
Rumiantsev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graham can do to turn this around?
Graham is trying to hold Rumiantsev in close to prevent damage but Rumiantsev has managed to pass into half guard.
#ES2#
Graham kicks off Rumiantsev and gets to his feet.
Graham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Graham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rumiantsev pinned against the cage. Rumiantsev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
A jab from Rumiantsev misses. #TD#
Rumiantsev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Rumiantsev moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Graham is not content to let Rumiantsev control the position.
Graham is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rumiantsev has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Rumiantsev 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 really sloppy takedown attempt there from Graham .
Rumiantsev attempts a counter takedown but Graham avoids it well and moves away.
Rumiantsev cracks Graham with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Rumiantsev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Graham is looking to improve his position.
Rumiantsev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Graham trying to hold on to Rumiantsev's head to control him but Rumiantsev postures up.
Rumiantsev passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham wants to hold on but Rumiantsev pushes him away.#T1#
Graham sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Graham tries to roll over but Rumiantsev keeps him under control.
Rumiantsev is controlling the pace.
Rumiantsev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tomas Rumiantsev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Graham trying to hold on to Rumiantsev's head to control him but Rumiantsev postures up.
Tomas Rumiantsev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rumiantsev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Graham tries to kick Rumiantsev off but Rumiantsev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rumiantsev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rumiantsev prevents Graham from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rumiantsev is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Graham actively working from the bottom here.
Rumiantsev controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Rumiantsev works the jab nicely.
Rumiantsev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Graham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rumiantsev tries to counter with a takedown but Graham is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rumiantsev. Graham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billy Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rumiantsev with a jab.
Rumiantsev connects with a jab.
Rumiantsev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Graham shoots for a takedown but Rumiantsev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rumiantsev feinted with a counter takedown.
Tomas Rumiantsev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Graham .#TD#
Rumiantsev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Graham did well to prevent Rumiantsev getting side control.
Still in half guard, Rumiantsev seems content to control.#SUB2#
Graham actively working from the bottom here.
Billy Graham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Rumiantsev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Graham is looking to control Rumiantsev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Graham avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Graham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rumiantsev pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Graham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rumiantsev pulls his head out easily.
Graham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rumiantsev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomas Rumiantsev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rumiantsev 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Rumiantsev! |
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Event:
WFC 44: Nomura v Dragon Li
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Rubble uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Graham misses with a takedown attempt
and Rubble counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Graham takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rubble lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Graham goes down and covers up as Rubble starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Detritus Rubble!
An out of breath Detritus Rubble thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WFC 42: Coles v Blake
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Borrisinov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Graham did well to prevent Borrisinov getting side control.
Borrisinov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Graham is trying to maintain the position but Borrisinov is very close to passing his half guard.
Borrisinov stops Graham from getting back to his feet.
Borrisinov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Graham is looking for a sweep. Borrisinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borrisinov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Borrisinov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Graham manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Borrisinov stands up over Graham , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Borrisinov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SUB2#
Graham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Borrisinov defends well.#SUB2#
Graham escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borrisinov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Borrisinov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Borrisinov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Graham 's face as Borrisinov controls the position. #T2#
Graham is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham wants to control but Borrisinov postures up.
You can see the frustration on Graham 's face as Borrisinov controls the position.
Graham is looking to reverse the position.
Borrisinov just content to control the position.
Graham is trying to get back to half guard.
Borrisinov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Graham is trying to control Borrisinov's posture but Borrisinov avoids it.
Graham is letting Borrisinov control him for a moment.
Graham has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3#
Borrisinov'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.
Borrisinov trying to control the action but Graham is working from the bottom.
Graham struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Graham makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Graham .#T4#
Borrisinov forces his way into half guard.
Borrisinov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Borrisinov.
Graham gets full guard.
Borrisinov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borrisinov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Borrisinov 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Volodimir Borrisinov 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##TD#
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Graham napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Borrisinov staying calm.
Graham regains half guard.
Borrisinov controlling the action here.
Graham is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Borrisinov lands a nice short elbow.
Borrisinov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Borrisinov.#T1#
Graham trying to hold on to Borrisinov's head to control him but Borrisinov postures up.
#SUB2#
Graham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borrisinov is controlling the pace.
Graham on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Borrisinov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
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.
Volodimir Borrisinov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Graham trying to hold on to Borrisinov's head to control him but Borrisinov postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Borrisinov lands a nice short elbow.
Borrisinov stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Graham manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Borrisinov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Borrisinov wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Borrisinov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Graham manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Borrisinov postures up.
Borrisinov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Borrisinov continues to hold on tight.#T4##SUB2#
Graham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Borrisinov 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.
Borrisinov wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving.
Borrisinov chips away with some ground and pound.
Borrisinov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borrisinov passes Graham 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Graham wants to control but Borrisinov is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Volodimir Borrisinov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Borrisinov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Graham 's half guard.
Borrisinov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Borrisinov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Borrisinov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Borrisinov is pressing down on Graham 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Graham is holding on for now.
Graham trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov 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.
Borrisinov stops Graham from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Borrisinov in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Graham is looking for a sweep. Borrisinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Graham is in trouble now - Borrisinov has advanced to mount!
Borrisinov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Graham is working to get back to half guard.
Graham is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Borrisinov content just to control the position here.
Graham is looking to get to half guard.
Borrisinov lands a big shot there that rocks Graham but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Volodimir Borrisinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Borrisinov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Graham wants to get back to his feet.
Graham tries to lock up and control but Borrisinov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Borrisinov controlling from mount.
Graham wants to control but Borrisinov is having none of it.#T3#
Graham is in all sorts of trouble here.
Graham is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Borrisinov controlling the pace for now.
Graham wants to hold on but Borrisinov pushes him away.
Borrisinov controlling his opponent.
Borrisinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graham can do to turn this around?#T4#
Billy Graham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graham is working to get back to half guard.
Graham tries to hold on but Borrisinov pushes him away.
Borrisinov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Graham is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borrisinov controlling from mount.
Further stalling from Borrisinov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Volodimir Borrisinov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Borrisinov 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volodimir Borrisinov!
Volodimir Borrisinov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WFC 39: M.Thorgard v Romero 2
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Graham gets tackled into the cage by Sillanpaa. Sillanpaa maintains the clinch.
Graham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sillanpaa smiles and moves away.
Graham tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sillanpaa defends well and Graham ends up having to push Sillanpaa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The referee calls for Sillanpaa to work.
#TD#
Graham pulls guard.
Sillanpaa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Sillanpaa is posturing up here but Graham has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sillanpaa tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sillanpaa has to tap! Slick submission there by Graham !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Graham !
Jari Sillanpaa spoke after the fight, saying 'Run away, now! '. |
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Event:
WFC 35: Gomi v Lacasa II
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Graham shoots and misses
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Graham misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Graham tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Dylan Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Graham .
Graham has a takedown stuffed.
Graham fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Graham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No luck for Graham with that takedown attempt.
Graham with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Graham looks winded!
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!
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Graham 's torso.
Graham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Jab by Smith.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Billy Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith digs a good hook to Graham 's body.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Graham takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Graham takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith thuds a left hand into Graham 's body.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Graham 's belly button to the back.
Graham takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Smith has knocked Graham down with a huge combo! Smith steps away and waves a wobbly Graham back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Graham is rocked!
Graham walks straight into a right hand from Smith - that's dropped him! Smith 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 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dylan Smith!
An out of breath Dylan Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WFC 32: Halkias v Romero II
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Graham closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming De Rossi to the mat! De Rossi manages to get full guard. #SUB#
De Rossi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
De Rossi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Graham has passed into half guard!
Graham wants to stand up but De Rossi has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
De Rossi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Rossi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham wants to free his trapped foot but De Rossi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
De Rossi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graham pulls his head out easily.
De Rossi tries to get to full guard but Graham has control of the leg. #T1#
Graham wants to stand but De Rossi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
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 with the ground and pound but De Rossi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Graham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Rossi working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
De Rossi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Graham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Rossi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Graham trying to control but De Rossi is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graham lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Graham wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving.
De Rossi trying to control the position.
#SUB#
De Rossi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Graham has picked De Rossi up and slammed him! De Rossi can't keep hold of the triangle and Graham manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Graham wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Rossi, who protects the arm well.
De Rossi is looking to reverse the position.
De Rossi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
De Rossi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Italian Job, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Graham tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
De Rossi regains half guard.
Graham is looking to take a break and control but De Rossi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Rossi trying to hold on to Graham 's head to control him but Graham postures up.
Graham drops an elbow to the side of De Rossi's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Graham lands a nice short elbow.
De Rossi wants to improve his position but Graham is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Graham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Graham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Rossi trying to control here.
De Rossi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Graham .
De Rossi won't allow Graham to pass to mount. #SUB#
De Rossi has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Graham . Oh but De Rossi has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Graham goes limp - he's gone! De Rossi jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Flavio De Rossi! |
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Event:
WFC 28: Dias v Kadurov
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Graham tries for a takedown but Fellings circles away easily#TD2#
and Fellings counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fellings tries to pass to full mount but Graham defends it.
Graham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Graham keeping moving, preventing Fellings from controlling successfully.
Graham trying to keep a closed guard but Fellings is proving a slippery customer.
Graham will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Fellings really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graham . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fellings is sitting in close to Graham 's body. Graham has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Fellings is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Fellings is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Graham .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Graham ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Graham has a takedown stuffed.
Agro with the counter takedown but Graham avoids it easily.
Graham shoots for a double leg takedown but Agro sprawls well. He's pushed Graham 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Graham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Agro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Graham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Agro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graham . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Agro passes the guard and advances to mount!
Agro controlling his opponent.
Graham is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 3Band MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham is squirming around, avoiding Agro's attempts to control the action.
Graham is looking to improve his position but Agro isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Agro manages to capitalize on a mistake by Graham to take his back!
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Graham 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Agro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Agro controls the position.#SUB2#
Graham preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Agro.
Agro is not going to allow Graham to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
Agro controlling from the back.
Agro avoiding Graham 's attempts to control his hands.
Graham is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Agro working for the choke.
Agro is hanging on to Graham 's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Agro working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Graham tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Agro looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Agro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Graham is trying to break free.
Agro controlling from the back.
Graham is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Graham defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Agro keeps control of the position easily here as Graham tries to buck him off.
#T4#
Graham tries to break free.
Graham staying busy and making it hard for Agro to control.
Agro gets his hands free as Graham looks to control. #SUB2#
Agro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Graham knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Graham for a finish.
Graham trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Agro is trying to stick to Graham 's back but Graham is turning into Agro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Agro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Graham .
Agro is pulling down on Graham 's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Agro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Agro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Graham swivels and escapes.
Agro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Graham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Agro but Agro pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Agro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Graham quickly recovers to half guard.
Agro not doing much here.
Agro is looking to take a break and control but Graham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham wants to control but Agro is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Graham actively working from the bottom here.
Michel Agro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Graham tries to roll over but Agro keeps him under control.#T1#
Still in half guard, Agro seems content to control.
Graham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Graham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Graham is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Graham has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Graham keeping full guard, as Agro tries to pass. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Agro controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Agro is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Graham looking to score a takedown here. Agro is defending well but Graham drives through and ends up in Agro's guard.
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but Agro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Graham scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Graham drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Agro dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Graham looking for a sweep. Not yet Graham , not yet. #SUB#
Agro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Graham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Agro has managed to get both his arms back between Graham 's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Graham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Agro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Graham 's guard.
Graham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Agro stalling.
Agro stalling away here and it's allowed Graham to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Graham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Agro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Agro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Agro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Agro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Graham escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Agro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Graham dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Agro feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Agro controlling from the top position.
Graham trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Agro trying to control the position from guard on top but Graham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Graham is looking for a triangle but Agro pushes his legs off easily.
Agro trying to control the position from guard on top but Graham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Graham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Agro's guard. #REVR#
Graham throwing strikes from guard but Agro blocks nicely.
Graham works over Agro with some ground and pound from guard.
Graham connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Agro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graham defends it easily.
Agro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Agro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Graham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Graham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Graham lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Agro looking for a sweep. Not yet Agro, not yet.
Agro is trying to control the position but Graham postures up.
Agro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graham trying to control but Agro is working from the bottom.
Agro working a defensive guard but Graham passes into half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Graham wants to work for an arm triangle but Agro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Agro is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Graham has latched onto it... Big trouble! Graham pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Agro is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Graham !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Graham ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Three shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Graham manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Three stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Three postures up.
Graham keeping moving, preventing Three from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Graham is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Three has his hands clasped together but Graham extends and breaks Three's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Graham .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Graham ! |
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