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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshihiro Sexyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graham comes to the cage accompanied by Get Ready To Deal. Sexyama is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Time to Say Goodbye. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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147 lbs
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150 lbs
12 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Sexyama!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham slips under a jab.
Sexyama missing with a left hand there. Graham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sexyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sexyama moves in looking to clinch but Graham pushes him off.
Sexyama throws a jab but it's blocked by Graham.
A clash of legs there as Graham blocks the low kick.
Sexyama misses with a body kick.
Sexyama will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sexyama misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Sexyama misses the target.
Graham misses with the combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Graham is defended easily by Sexyama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Sexyama misses.
Graham dodges the punch combination from Sexyama.
Sexyama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Graham.
Sexyama tries to clinch there but Graham circles away.
Graham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sexyama avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Graham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sexyama motions for Graham to come forward. Sexyama throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sexyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshihiro Sexyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graham fails to land the takedown.
Graham misses the jab.
Sexyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Graham jabs Sexyama right on the nose. Sexyama blinks but takes it well.
Graham looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sexyama wants to clinch.
Graham takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Sexyama. No joy for Graham on that attempt.
Sexyama throws a shot from downtown. Graham moves away and avoids it.
Sexyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graham manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Graham.
Graham missing with a left hand there. Sexyama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sexyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sexyama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sexyama throws an overhand right that lands on Graham's shoulder, as Graham tries to avoid the shot.
Graham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sexyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sexyama tries to avoid it but Graham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sexyama to the ground. Sexyama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sexyama scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Sexyama misses.
Sexyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sexyama's corner calls for a 1-2. Sexyama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sexyama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick from Sexyama misses.
Sexyama throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Sexyama.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sexyama tries to clinch but Graham moves out of range.
Sexyama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Graham momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Sexyama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sexyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sexyama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Graham.
Sexyama tries to clinch up.
Sexyama throws a looping overhand right but Graham ducks down to avoid it.
Graham staying out of range there.
Graham looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Graham throws a strike but Sexyama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Graham pulls Sexyama in close to prevent any damage.
Graham has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Graham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sexyama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Graham controls Sexyama momentarily but Sexyama frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sexyama throws and elbow that misses. Graham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sexyama's guard. Nice move by Graham!
Graham lands a couple of elbows.
Sexyama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Graham wants to control from the top but Sexyama keeps moving.
Graham with a nice head shot there.
Sexyama keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Graham stands up over Sexyama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Graham working some strikes from top position.
Sexyama wants to sweep but no luck.
Sexyama is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Graham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sexyama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sexyama has his hands on Graham's head, controlling the position.
Sexyama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice defenses there by Graham.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Sexyama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Graham.
A big right from Sexyama misses.
Sexyama is looking to clinch.
A jab from Sexyama does it's job there.
Graham closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sexyama circles away.
Sexyama is looking to land body kicks.
Sexyama throws a head kick but Graham moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sexyama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sexyama walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Graham on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Graham dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Graham shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Graham trying to control but Sexyama is having none of it.
Sexyama is in all sorts of trouble here.
Graham thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Graham is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sexyama has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sexyama!
Sexyama preventing the sweep.
Sexyama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sexyama is looking to work some ground and pound but Graham has wrist control.
Sexyama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sexyama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexyama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Graham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sexyama throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Graham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sexyama tries a head kick but it misses.
Sexyama missing with a left hand there. Graham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sexyama tries a head kick but it misses.
Graham shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Graham showed some decent athleticism there.
Graham looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sexyama's head.
Graham prevents Sexyama from standing back up.
Sexyama wants to improve his position but Graham is controlling well.
Graham is controlling the pace.
Graham trying to advance position but Sexyama counters by regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham postures up.
Graham tries to free his leg and advance position but Sexyama is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Graham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sexyama throws out the jab.
Sexyama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sexyama moves out of range as Graham strikes.
Yoshihiro Sexyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sexyama tries to score with a low kick but Graham moves his leg out of the way.
Sexyama tries to land a front kick but Graham steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Graham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sexyama manages to avoid it.
Sexyama swings for the body but Graham moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Graham, as that shot connected.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Graham.
Sexyama managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Graham.
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 working the head and body with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Graham.
Sexyama manages to get back to half guard.
Sexyama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Graham is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham throwing shots but Sexyama is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Graham clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Graham staying out of range there.
Graham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Graham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sexyama throws a sloppy head kick and Graham moves out of range easily.
Sexyama misses with an uppercut.
Sexyama tried to score with a low kick but Graham checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexyama looks to throw the jab but Graham is out of range.
Sexyama swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Graham counters with a single leg into guard. Sexyama didn't expect that.
Sexyama trying to keep a closed guard but Graham is proving a slippery customer.
Sexyama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham trying to move into half guard but instead Sexyama has managed to sweep!
Sexyama throwing strikes but missing.
Graham has his hands on Sexyama's head, controlling the position.
Sexyama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Graham manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Graham preventing the sweep.
Graham throws a strike but Sexyama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Graham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sexyama's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
Graham drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sexyama manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Graham has Sexyama in his guard.
Sexyama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sexyama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sexyama throws a strike but Graham rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Graham slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham with the ground and pound but Sexyama regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Graham is stalling here. Sexyama 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 Sexyama has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Graham gets back to half guard.
Graham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sexyama.
Sexyama trying to control from half guard but Graham is working away.
Sexyama works his way into full mount!
Graham tries to lock up and control but Sexyama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Graham is looking to get to half guard.
Sexyama looking to ground and pound but Graham is blocking nicely.
Sexyama throwing strikes but Graham uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Graham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sexyama.
Sexyama thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Graham to regain full guard.
Sexyama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sexyama is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sexyama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Graham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sexyama.
Sexyama tries to clinch up
and Sexyama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sexyama slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Graham had his way with Yoshihiro Sexyama in that round.
That's time! Graham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sexyama tries to clinch up
and Graham counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Graham.
Graham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Graham throwing strikes from guard but Sexyama blocks nicely.
Sexyama is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Graham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Graham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sexyama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Graham's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sexyama manages to get himself to full guard.
Graham is looking to work some ground and pound but Sexyama has wrist control.
Sexyama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sexyama trying to control from half guard but Graham is working away.
Sexyama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Graham defending well though.
Sexyama is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Graham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sexyama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Graham misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Graham tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sexyama has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Graham is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama misses with a head shot.
Graham is looking to improve his position but Sexyama isn't that keen on the idea.
Poor strikes thrown by Sexyama there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sexyama working the ground and pound effectively.
Billy Graham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Graham sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Graham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sexyama.
Graham regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sexyama wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving.
Sexyama postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Graham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sexyama.
Sexyama preventing the sweep.
Sexyama is looking to work some ground and pound but Graham has wrist control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sexyama swings for the body but Graham moves out of range.
A big right from Sexyama misses.
Sexyama is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Sexyama lands an impressive looking overhand right. Graham doesn't seem phased though.
Yoshihiro Sexyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sexyama swings for the body but Graham moves out of range.
No luck for Graham with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sexyama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Graham counters with a left to the body.
Sexyama misses with a hook to the body
and Graham counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Graham.
Sexyama wants to stand and escape but Graham is having none of it.
Graham is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sexyama is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sexyama has escaped and now he's on top!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sexyama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Graham wants to sweep here but Sexyama controlling him for the moment.
Sexyama postures up.
Graham has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sexyama is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Graham.
Sexyama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Graham showed his dominance in that final round.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Graham!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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