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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between dai bando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graham has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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260 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, dai bando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Graham!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from bando misses.
Graham moves forwards but bando connects with a nice, crisp jab.
bando looks to land a body kick but Graham moved away.
bando looks to land a combination but Graham avoids it well.
bando is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
bando tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
bando fails with a takedown attempt.
bando throws out a powerful jab.
Graham looks gassed!
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 shoots and misses
and bando counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Graham takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
bando fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bando is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Graham slips a jab and a cross from bando.
Graham on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
bando with a lazy takedown attempt
so Graham counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graham preventing the sweep.
bando wants to stand but Graham is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham looking to pass the guard.
bando has Graham pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham is pushing down on bando's leg trying to pass to half guard. bando is fighting to maintain full guard but Graham has managed to sneak the leg through.
Graham seems to be working for a kimura but bando defends the submission attempt.
bando is controlling Graham's trapped leg to prevent Graham from advancing to side control.
Graham is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, bando has managed to free his arm - good work.
Graham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but bando sees it coming and defends easily.
bando on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if bando tries to get out of the position.
Graham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bando is controlling Graham's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Graham seems to be working for a kimura but bando defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
bando is controlling Graham's position as best he can from this difficult position.
bando is trying to maintain the position but Graham is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Graham is looking for a kimura here.
bando trying to control but Graham postures up.
bando is holding on to half guard well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
bando is trying to stand.
bando is controlling Graham's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
dai bando dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Graham has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
bando tries to clinch but Graham moves out of range.
bando will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
bando throws a hook but Graham blocks it.
dai bando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
bando looks to score with a jab to the body but Graham is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - bando looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
bando misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
bando closes the distance and clinches.
Graham wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bando pulls guard successfully.
bando wants to sweep here but Graham controlling him for the moment.
Graham is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! bando is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! bando has escaped and now he's on top!
bando sitting in guard here, content to control.
bando trying to control the position from guard on top but Graham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
bando stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Graham working for a triangle but bando defends it easily.
bando not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Graham looking for a guillotine here but bando defends easily.
bando trying to control the position from guard on top but Graham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. dai bando just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
bando has Graham up against the cage in a clinch.
bando prevents the takedown attempt.
Graham being controlled against the cage.
Graham takes a shot to the head.
That's four 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.
bando lands with a short shot to the head.
bando pushes Graham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
bando jumps guard.
bando pulls Graham in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
bando is looking for a triangle but Graham pushes his legs off easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
dai bando dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
bando shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Graham sprawls well. Graham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. bando gets slowly back to his feet.
Graham shoots in and drives through. bando sprawls well.
Graham drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
bando tests Graham's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Graham avoids a punch combination nicely.
bando throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
bando lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bando wants to clinch.
bando throws a push kick but Graham slaps the foot to one side.
Graham slips a jab and a cross from bando.
bando tries to close the distance and clinch but Graham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
bando misses with a double jab.
bando wants to clinch up but Graham keeps it at a distance.
Graham tries for a takedown but bando circles away easily
and bando counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Graham thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
bando gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Graham counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Graham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. bando is keeping the position for now.
bando looking for a sweep. Not yet bando, not yet.
Graham advances to half guard.
Graham is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so bando is just riding it out for now. Graham eventually gives up the hold.
Graham is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but bando still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, bando has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked bando off and has taken his back!
bando fending off the submission attempt from Graham.
Graham controlling well, preventing bando from escaping the position.
Graham has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, bando has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
bando is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Graham is persistently looking for the submission but bando is defending it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
bando defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Graham's arms.
Graham is persistently looking for the submission but bando is defending it well.
dai bando is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graham patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Andy Graham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
bando is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andy Graham.
I think bando 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... dai bando!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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