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Madness Clown Chaos 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bishop Heahmund (ranked 6685 p4p, 583 weight class) and Shogun Silva (ranked 6657 p4p, 582 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bishop Heahmund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shogun Silva!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Silva scores with a four punch combination!
Silva tries to clinch but Heahmund moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Heahmund swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heahmund throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Heahmund pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heahmund misses with a hook to the body
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heahmund thinking.
Heahmund misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heahmund swings widly with a right hand
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Heahmund will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Heahmund swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silva throws a head kick but Heahmund moves out of range.
Heahmund appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Heahmund's head.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heahmund swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Heahmund to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heahmund manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heahmund throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.
Heahmund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heahmund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva tries to clinch up but Heahmund circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Heahmund misses the target.
Heahmund misses with a body punch
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heahmund swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heahmund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva tries to work over Heahmund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Heahmund avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva has Heahmund pushed against the cage.
Heahmund leaning against his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Heahmund scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heahmund just leaning against Silva, taking a breather.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heahmund just leaning against Silva, taking a breather.
Heahmund escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Heahmund wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Heahmund throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Despite the aggression on Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva throws a sloppy body shot
and Heahmund counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heahmund misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shogun Silva will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heahmund swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heahmund dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva slips under a jab from Heahmund.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Heahmund circles away.
Heahmund is looking to counter punch.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heahmund looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Silva throws out a counter right but Heahmund avoids it with no problem.
Heahmund just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heahmund misses with a body shot
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Shogun Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva lands a high kick!
Heahmund is rocked!
Silva moves into the clinch.
Oh Heahmund is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Heahmund to his knees! Silva keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shogun Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Borat Sagdiyev (ranked 6940 p4p, 603 weight class) and Jude Keene (ranked 3757 p4p, 425 weight class). Borat Sagdiyev had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borat Sagdiyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jude Keene!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagdiyev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sagdiyev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Keene swivels and escapes.
Sagdiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Keene throws a series of punches but Sagdiyev moves out of range.
A jab from Keene finds it's way through Sagdiyev's defenses.
Sagdiyev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keene paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keene chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keene connects with a right hand. Sagdiyev shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keene lands the left hand.
Keene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sagdiyev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Keene.
Sagdiyev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keene to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keene connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Keene throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sagdiyev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Keene throws a nice head kick!
Keene digs a good body shot into Sagdiyev's ribs.
No luck for Sagdiyev with that takedown attempt.
Keene throws out a counter right but Sagdiyev avoids it with no problem.
Keene tries to bum rush Sagdiyev with a series of wild strikes but Sagdiyev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sagdiyev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keene to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Keene as Sagdiyev shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borat Sagdiyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keene goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Keene misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keene fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sagdiyev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
Keene connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Keene misses with a head kick.
Sagdiyev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jude Keene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keene leaves Sagdiyev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Keene has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Keene goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keene swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Keene on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Keene scores with a body shot.
Keene scores with a shot to the body.
Sagdiyev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Keene misses with a head kick.
Sagdiyev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Keene manages to circle out of the way.
Sagdiyev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keene scores with a three punch combo!
Keene scores with a jab. Sagdiyev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keene chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sagdiyev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sagdiyev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sagdiyev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keene ducks under a wild hook from Sagdiyev.
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Keene.
Keene connects with a looping right hand.
Sagdiyev darts in and clinches Keene up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jude Keene dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Keene scores with a head kick.
Keene lands with a kick to the temple. Sagdiyev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sagdiyev.
Sagdiyev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Keene lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keene lands a right hook to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sagdiyev might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keene.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keene throws a head kick but Sagdiyev moves out of range.
Keene swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donk. Keene catches Sagdiyev right on the button with a cross.
Keene thumps Sagdiyev with a low kick.
Keene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sagdiyev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Keene misses with a head kick.
Sagdiyev feinted with a counter takedown.
Keene throws a head kick that misses.
Keene explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice defenses there by Keene.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keene! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keene misses with a head kick.
Keene stuns Sagdiyev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sagdiyev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borat Sagdiyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagdiyev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sagdiyev tries to clinch up but Keene circles away and keeps his distance.
Keene tries a head kick but it misses.
Sagdiyev throwing a counter right hand but Keene manages to avoid it.
Keene scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sagdiyev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Keene.
Sagdiyev shoots in for a takedown but Keene shows good takedown defense.
Keene looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sagdiyev. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Keene scores with a decent looking hook.
Keene bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sagdiyev's head backwards.
Jude Keene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sagdiyev tries to clinch up.
Sagdiyev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sagdiyev or perhaps it was just good defense by Keene, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keene misses with a head kick.
Keene scores with a head kick.
Sagdiyev avoids the head kick by Keene.
Sagdiyev tries to close the distance and clinch but Keene swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keene throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Keene goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jude Keene seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sagdiyev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sagdiyev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keene scores with a sloppy right hand. Sagdiyev should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jude Keene showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Keene throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sagdiyev.
Keene throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Keene cracks Sagdiyev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Keene swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keene keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sagdiyev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagdiyev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keene.
Keene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keene lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagdiyev throws a solid leg kick but Keene takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sagdiyev.
A cross from Keene lands.
Sagdiyev ducks right into an uppercut from Keene.
Keene connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Keene keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sagdiyev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Keene sprawls well. Keene wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sagdiyev gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keene lands with a cross.
Keene scores with a head kick.
Keene cracks Sagdiyev with an open hand slap.
Sagdiyev walks into a straight right hand from Keene.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keene lands a lovely overhand right.
Sagdiyev looks to clinch
and Keene counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sagdiyev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Keene throws a shot to the body.
Keene wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Keene moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Keene with a hook.
Keene lands a lovely overhand right.
Sagdiyev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Keene throws a head kick but Sagdiyev moves out of range.
Borat Sagdiyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keene lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sagdiyev slips a jab and a cross from Keene.
A little feinted left hand from Sagdiyev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sagdiyev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sagdiyev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Keene jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Keene jabs Sagdiyev right on the nose. Sagdiyev blinks but takes it well.
Keene lands with a right hand.
Jude Keene is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Keene misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jude Keene comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Keene winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Jude Keene!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Jude Keene!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Jude Keene!
Jude Keene wins by unanimous decision!
Jude Keene thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Modean (ranked 4612 p4p, 452 weight class) and Freddy Murphy (ranked 4179 p4p, 431 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Modean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Freddy Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Modean throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown. Modean fights it but they end up in guard.
Modean looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Modean keeps moving.
Modean is striking but Murphy is not phased and passes to half guard.
Modean looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murphy is trying to control. Modean wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but Modean defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy wants to work for an arm triangle but Modean is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Murphy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is working for a kimura but Modean is defending it quite comfortably.
Modean keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murphy stalling.
Modean is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Murphy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Murphy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murphy moves into full mount! Modean won't be happy about that!
Modean wants to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modean is squirming around, avoiding Murphy's attempts to control the action.
Murphy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Murphy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Murphy lands a couple of good shots and Modean has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Murphy lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Modean is in bad spot here.
Modean fending off the submission attempt from Murphy.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Murphy. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy 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, Modean has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Murphy is looking for the choke from the back position but Modean is controlling his hands well.
Modean manages to reverse the position and now he's in Murphy's guard. Nice work there by Modean.
Modean preventing the sweep.
Modean being controlled here momentarily.
Modean trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Modean defends easily.
Murphy tries to strike from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Modean is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Murphy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Murphy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Modean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Modean is working hard here to advance position.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Modean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Modean knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've been informed that Murphy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Modean down.
Murphy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Murphy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Modean tries to escape but Murphy is in control.
Murphy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Modean rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Murphy's guard! Nice work there by Modean!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modean looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Modean is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Modean looking for a sweep. Not yet Modean, not yet.
Modean wants to get back to his feet but Murphy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Modean is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Modean is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Modean has escaped and now he's on top!
Modean trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murphy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Modean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Modean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murphy has his hands on Modean's head, controlling the position.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Modean controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Modean trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Freddy Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Modean closes the distance and pushes Murphy back into the cage.
Modean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Modean quickly recovers to half guard.
Modean has hold of Murphy's hands but Murphy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Murphy.
Murphy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Modean sees it coming and defends easily.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Modean taking some punishment here, with Murphy in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Murphy stops Modean from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Modean defends it well.
Modean is trying to maintain the position but Murphy is very close to passing his half guard.
Murphy drops an elbow to the side of Modean's head.
Murphy is thwarting Modean's attempts to control the position.
Murphy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Murphy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Murphy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Modean is defending against the submission attempts here by Murphy.
Murphy wants to control but Modean is keeping him busy.
Murphy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Modean wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to work for a kimura but Modean is defending well.
Freddy Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Modean slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Murphy looking to sit in guard and control but Modean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Murphy is looking for a triangle but Modean pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Modean working a defensive guard here.
Murphy controlling from the top position.
Murphy looking to sit in guard and control but Modean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Modean won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
Brandon Modean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Freddy Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murphy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Freddy Murphy!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Freddy Murphy!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Freddy Murphy!
Freddy Murphy wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Freddy Murphy thanked VanDam Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yeke Khan (ranked 5816 p4p, 548 weight class) and Winston Markus (ranked 3345 p4p, 389 weight class). Khan comes to the cage accompanied by America The Beautiful. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yeke Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Winston Markus!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Khan misses with a takedown attempt - Markus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Markus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Khan's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Markus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Markus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khan doesn't seem phased though.
Khan tries to keep at a distance but Markus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Markus lands an elbow that stopped Khan in his tracks for a moment.
Khan looking for a takedown.
Markus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Markus lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Markus.
Markus lands an elbow just above Khan 's eye.
Markus prevents Khan from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from Markus.
Still in the clinch, Markus scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Markus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yeke Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khan with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Markus to counter with a crisp jab.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Markus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Markus lands an elbow inside that Khan shrugs off.
Markus lands a body punch.
Markus lands an elbow inside that Khan shrugs off.
It looks like Yeke Khan has been cut.
Markus scores with a shot to the side of Khan's head.
Markus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Markus gets through Khan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Markus lands a shoulder strike.
Khan is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oh Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Markus has Khan pressed against the cage. He pushes Khan back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Markus throws a beautiful elbow that sends Khan crashing to the floor! Markus piles on the pressure with more strikes! Khan is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winston Markus!
Winston Markus bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Yeke Khan was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to apologize to my fans. That wasn't the performance I wanted to have. I think I need some time off to sharpen my skills, but I'll be back with a fire in my heart! And I'll be coming for that belt!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bjj Catch Wrestler (ranked 3552 p4p, 169 weight class) and Dewey Decimal (ranked 5436 p4p, 211 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjj Catch Wrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dewey Decimal!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Catch Wrestler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Decimal! But no joy.
No luck for Catch Wrestler with that takedown attempt.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Decimal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Catch Wrestler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Catch Wrestler is trying to work for a kimura but Decimal is defending well.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura here.
Catch Wrestler is working for a kimura but Decimal is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler prevents Decimal from standing back up.
Catch Wrestler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Decimal sees it coming and defends easily.
Catch Wrestler prevents Decimal from standing back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Decimal can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Decimal sees it coming and defends easily.
Decimal wants to get back to his feet.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura here.
Decimal pushes Catch Wrestler off looking to stand but Catch Wrestler dives back in and keeps control.
Catch Wrestler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Catch Wrestler is working for a submission of some sort.
Decimal wants to get back to his feet.
Decimal makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimal is looking to clinch.
Catch Wrestler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Decimal.
Decimal tries to clinch but Catch Wrestler moves out of range.
Decimal has closed the distance and engaged Catch Wrestler in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Catch Wrestler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Catch Wrestler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Decimal smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Catch Wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decimal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Catch Wrestler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Decimal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Catch Wrestler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Decimal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Decimal moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Decimal fails to land.
Decimal misses with some punches.
Catch Wrestler is trying to drag Decimal to the mat but Decimal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Catch Wrestler blocks an uppercut.
Decimal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Catch Wrestler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Catch Wrestler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Decimal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Catch Wrestlers head.
Decimal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Catch Wrestler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Decimal misses with the head strike.
Catch Wrestler is trying to push Decimal away but Decimal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimal.
Catch Wrestler is trying to pull guard but Decimal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Decimal tries to stall but Catch Wrestler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Catch Wrestler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A nice left hand lands by Decimal.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Decimal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Decimal effectively controlling the action here.
Decimal throws a head punch that misses.
Decimal swings wildly with an uppercut but Catch Wrestler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decimal has a couple of punches blocked by Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Decimal leaning his opponent against the cage.
Catch Wrestler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Catch Wrestler jumps guard but Decimal stands there with Catch Wrestler around his waist. Catch Wrestler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Decimal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Catch Wrestler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Decimal effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Catch Wrestler.
Decimal gets underhooks to prevent Catch Wrestler's takedown attempt.
Catch Wrestler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Catch Wrestler is trying to pull guard but Decimal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Decimal's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Decimal.
Decimal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Decimal swings wildly with an uppercut but Catch Wrestler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catch Wrestler is looking to take this one to the mat.
Decimal scores with a shot to the side of Catch Wrestler's head.
Decimal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Catch Wrestler tries to pull guard but Decimal won't allow it.
Decimal slowing the pace effectively.
Decimal is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dewey Decimal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Decimal wants to clinch.
Catch Wrestler swats away the attempt to clinch by Decimal.
Decimal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Decimal tries to clinch there but Catch Wrestler circles away.
As Decimal tries to get set, Catch Wrestler tries to push him back and clinch up but Decimal manages to avoid the attempt.
Catch Wrestler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Catch Wrestler misses with a two punch combination.
Decimal tries to clinch there but Catch Wrestler circles away.
Catch Wrestler throws a counter high kick but Decimal was just alert enough to avoid it.
Decimal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Catch Wrestler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Decimal pinned against the cage. Decimal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler swinging wildly here.
Catch Wrestler keeps the fight on the outside.
Decimal moves into the clinch.
Catch Wrestler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Decimal swings wildly with an uppercut but Catch Wrestler uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Decimal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Catch Wrestler up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Catch Wrestler as Decimal tries to tie him up.
Decimal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Decimal has a couple of punches blocked by Catch Wrestler.
Dewey Decimal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Decimal gets through Catch Wrestler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimal.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimal.
Decimal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Catch Wrestler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Decimal to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Catch Wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Catch Wrestler is trying to pull guard but Decimal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Decimal avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimal.
Decimal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Catch Wrestlers head.
Decimal wants to stall.
Catch Wrestler blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Catch Wrestler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Decimal smiles and moves away.
Decimal closes the distance and clinches.
Catch Wrestler blocks an uppercut.
Decimal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Catch Wrestler backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Decimal fails to land.
Decimal gets through Catch Wrestler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Decimal has a couple of punches blocked by Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler looking to slow down the pace here.
Catch Wrestler fails to pull guard.
Catch Wrestler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Catch Wrestler has Decimal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Decimal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Catch Wrestler takes a shot to the head.
Catch Wrestler is working for takedown but Decimal is calmly controlling the position for now.
Catch Wrestler is trying to pull guard but Decimal has him pressed against the cage.
Catch Wrestler tries to score a body lock takedown but Decimal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Decimal lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Decimal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Decimal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Catch Wrestler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Catch Wrestler has Decimal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Decimal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Decimal.
Catch Wrestler being controlled against the cage.
Decimal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position but instead, Decimal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Catch Wrestler into the cage.
A short right from Decimal on the inside.
Catch Wrestler tries to pull guard but Decimal won't allow it.
Catch Wrestler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Decimal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Decimal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Catch Wrestler fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler jumps guard but Decimal stands there with Catch Wrestler around his waist. Catch Wrestler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decimal leaning his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Decimal.
Decimal lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catch Wrestler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Catch Wrestler tries to pull guard but Decimal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Catch Wrestler jumps guard but Decimal stands there with Catch Wrestler around his waist. Catch Wrestler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Catch Wrestler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Decimal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Decimal effectively controlling the action here.
Decimal misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimal.
Decimal swings wildly with an uppercut but Catch Wrestler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Catch Wrestler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Decimal walks away with a smile on his face. Catch Wrestler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Decimal wants to clinch up but Catch Wrestler keeps it at a distance.
Decimal is looking to clinch but Catch Wrestler is avoiding it.
Decimal has Catch Wrestler up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dewey Decimal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Decimal tries to clinch but Catch Wrestler moves out of range.
Catch Wrestler dives in and scores a takedown into Decimal's guard.
Catch Wrestler prevents Decimal from getting back to his feet.
Catch Wrestler slips nicely into half guard.
Catch Wrestler stops Decimal from getting back to his feet.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control. Decimal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Decimal felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Catch Wrestler works his way into full mount!
Decimal really wants to buck Catch Wrestler off and get back to his feet.
Decimal is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal blocking the ground and pound.
Catch Wrestler landing strikes from the mount.
Decimal tries to buck Catch Wrestler off but he can't manage it.
Decimal has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Catch Wrestler struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimal trying to get back to his feet but Catch Wrestler is in full control for now.
Catch Wrestler is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Decimal wants to get back to his feet.
Catch Wrestler working for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Decimal trying to get back to his feet but Catch Wrestler is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Catch Wrestler has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Decimal is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Catch Wrestler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Catch Wrestler 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, Decimal has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Decimal showing good submission defense here.
Decimal is trying to get back to his feet but Catch Wrestler has full control of the position and if anything, Decimal has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Catch Wrestler missing with punches from the back.
Catch Wrestler punches the canvas rather than the man.
Decimal is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Decimal is trying to stand back up.
Bjj Catch Wrestler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catch Wrestler is persistently looking for the submission but Decimal is defending it well.
Catch Wrestler has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Catch Wrestler is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Decimal knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Decimal for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decimal wants to get back to his feet.
Catch Wrestler is landing with strikes. Decimal can't take much more of this.
Decimal is trying to stand back up.
Decimal covering up well and avoiding damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Decimal is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjj Catch Wrestler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Decimal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Dewey Decimal!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Dewey Decimal!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Dewey Decimal!
Dewey Decimal wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dro Qanar (ranked 3419 p4p, 396 weight class) and Joao Andrade (ranked 3829 p4p, 434 weight class). Joao Andrade acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dro Qanar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Andrade!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qanar misses with a hook
and Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Qanar looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrade is just out of range.
Qanar defending well as Andrade loads up on a big left hand.
Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Qanar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrade throws out a loose jab but Qanar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qanar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Andrade lands a right hook to the body.
Qanar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Andrade wants to slow Qanar down by chopping away at his legs.
Qanar is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Andrade.
Andrade keeps the fight on the outside.
Qanar instigates a clinch.
Andrade prevents a body shot from Qanar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Qanar blocks a body shot from Andrade.
Andrade pushes Qanar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Andrade.
Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrade is looking to break free of the clinch but Qanar has double underhooks.
Qanar tries to pull guard but Andrade won't allow it.
Andrade lands with a left to the head.
Qanar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrade lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Qanar.
Qanar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Qanar struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrade controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Qanar.
Andrade misses with a punch to the body.
Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Qanar misses with a hook. Andrade ducked under it nicely.
Andrade cracks Qanar with an open hand slap.
It looks like Dro Qanar has been cut.
Qanar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade throws a jab but it's blocked by Qanar.
Andrade looks to land a left hand but Qanar moved out of range nicely.
Dro Qanar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade lets loose with a powerful body kick. Qanar will feel that in the morning.
Qanar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Qanar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andrade throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Qanar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Qanar misses with a body punch
enabling Andrade to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrade lands a nice looking kick to the body. Qanar takes a step back to recover.
Qanar throws a right hand that misses
enabling Andrade to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qanar. Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qanar tries to clinch but Andrade is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qanar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Qanar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Andrade.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qanar. Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrade lands a left and a right that send Qanar crashing to the mat, dazed. Andrade thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Qanar is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qanar walks straight into a right hand from Andrade - that's dropped him! Andrade jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Qanar from any more punishment! Qanar 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 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joao Andrade!
In his post fight interview, Joao Andrade started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Fixit (ranked 3970 p4p, 143 weight class) and Lev Davidovitch Bronstein (ranked 3699 p4p, 135 weight class). Jim Fixit has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Fixit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lev Davidovitch Bronstein!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fixit has his takedown stuffed
and Bronstein counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fixit has hold of Bronstein's hands but Bronstein slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
It looks like Jim Fixit has been cut.
Bronstein takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bronstein takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bronstein scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bronstein drops an elbow to the side of Fixit's head.
Jim Fixit's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jim Fixit's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lev Davidovitch Bronstein!
After the fight, Lev Davidovitch Bronstein was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between New Master (ranked 3006 p4p, 288 weight class) and Anthony Rodgers (ranked 3319 p4p, 310 weight class). Anthony Rodgers has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, New Master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Master moves in looking to clinch but Rodgers pushes him off.
Rodgers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rodgers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Master is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Master closes the distance but Rodgers moves to the side
and Rodgers finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rodgers cracks Master with an open hand slap.
It looks like New Master has been cut.
Rodgers lands a leg kick that knocks Master off balance momentarily.
Master is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Master moves in looking to clinch but Rodgers pushes him off.
Rodgers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Rodgers misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rodgers!
Master is breathing heavily.
Rodgers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers misses with a hook.
Master steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rodgers. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers looks to land a right hand but Master moved out of range.
Rodgers throws a jab but it's blocked by Master.
Rodgers is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Master tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rodgers counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rodgers misses with a looping right.
Master looks to clinch
enabling Rodgers to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodgers moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rodgers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Master sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodgers throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rodgers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Master.
Rodgers drops Master with a beautiful combination! Master stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rodgers is looking for the KO!
Master is rocked!
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!
Master is aggressively charging in as Rodgers backs up avoiding any damage. Rodgers tosses out a jab and Master runs right into it face first! Master is out cold! Rodgers dropped down on all fours and is barking in Master's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Rodgers!
Anthony Rodgers was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pacer Dalton (ranked 1904 p4p, 245 weight class) and Midnight Rider (ranked 2126 p4p, 267 weight class). Midnight Rider will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pacer Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Midnight Rider!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalton has his takedown stuffed
and Rider counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Pacer Dalton has been cut.
Dalton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rider defends it nicely.
Rider thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rider misses the jab.
Dalton misses with a takedown attempt
letting Rider counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pacer Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Rider to counter with a crisp jab.
Dalton blocks a head kick by Rider.
Dalton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dalton shoots for a double leg takedown but Rider sprawls well. He's pushed Dalton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dalton darts in looking for a takedown but Rider gets double underhooks and turns Dalton into the cage.
Rider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dalton.
Rider misses with a double jab.
Dalton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalton fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dalton.
Dalton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dalton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rider felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rider tries to bench press Dalton off him but Dalton keeps the position.
Rider is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dalton stalling away here and it's allowed Rider to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dalton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rider on the ground.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rider is keeping the position for now.
Rider had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dalton defends it easily.
Dalton stays in close to Rider's body and controls the position.
Rider is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dalton defends well.
Dalton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton 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.
Rider is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rider working for a triangle but Dalton defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rider has his foot on Dalton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dalton works his way back into a safe position though.
Rider looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dalton is defending well. Rider quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dalton has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rider celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Midnight Rider!
After the big win, Midnight Rider made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Freebok (85% Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Uri Gellar (ranked 1948 p4p, 232 weight class) and Louis Princip (ranked 2839 p4p, 314 weight class). Gellar's entrance music is James Randi exposes Uri Geller. A fine choice. Princip has chosen Lord of This World by Black Sabbath as his entrance music. Louis Princip will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uri Gellar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Princip!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Princip.
Gellar looks for the body kick but Princip saw that one coming.
Princip lands a glancing blow to the side of Gellar's head.
Princip misses the jab.
Princip lands the left hand.
Gellar ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
A left lands for Princip.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gellar wants to land a leg kick but Princip is out of range.
Gellar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Princip! But no joy.
Gellar misses with a kick to the body.
Gellar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Princip on the side of the head.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Gellar is just out of range.
Gellar throws a leg kick that misses.
Gellar misses with an uppercut.
Gellar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Princip uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gellar has time to react.
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!
Princip rushes Gellar and presses him up against the cage.
Gellar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Princip backwards.
Gellar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gellar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Princip lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gellar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Princip stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Gellar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Princip has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Princip has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Princip misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gellar.
A short right from Princip.
A short right from Princip on the inside.
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gellar misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Princip fails to land.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Gellar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gellar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Princip blocks a body shot from Gellar.
Gellar cracks Princip with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Princip.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gellar blocks a body shot from Princip.
Gellar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Princips head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gellar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Princip blocks a body shot from Gellar.
Gellar blocks a body shot from Princip.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Gellar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Princip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gellar's elbow.
A body shot lands from Princip.
A body shot lands from Princip.
Gellar prevents a body shot from Princip.
Princip tries a body shot but Gellar blocks it.
Princip takes a shot to the head.
Gellar misses with some punches.
Princip blocks a body shot from Gellar.
Princip lands with a right to the head.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Gellar.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Gellar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Princip works on Gellar's body with a couple of short punches.
Gellar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Princip working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Princip blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Princip fails to land.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Gellar.
Gellar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Gellar.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Princip throws a punch but it's blocked by Gellar.
Gellar misses with a punch on the inside.
Gellar digs a right hand underneath Princip's ribcage. Princip let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gellar gets through Princip's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gellar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Princip misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Gellar.
Princip stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Princip doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gellar cracks Princip with a nice body shot.
Gellar misses with a punch to the body.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gellar's elbow.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gellar throws a head punch that misses.
Princip misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Gellar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Princip backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Princip.
Gellar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gellar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Princip.
A head punch on the inside from Gellar fails to land.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Gellar.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Princip.
Princip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gellar lands an uppercut.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Gellar.
A head punch on the inside from Gellar fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Princip.
Gellar has a couple of punches blocked by Princip.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Gellar scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Princip.
Princip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gellar lands with a right to the head.
Gellar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Uri Gellar will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gellar closes the distance and clinches.
Gellar misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Gellar.
Princip blocks a body shot from Gellar.
A short right from Princip on the inside.
Princip misses with some punches.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but Gellar avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Princip scores with a shot to the side of Gellar's head.
Gellar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Gellar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gellar has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gellar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Princip or not.
A hook to the body from Gellar.
Gellar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Gellar.
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!
Gellar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gellar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Princip's elbow.
Princip can't find room to land a body shot as Gellar controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gellar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gellar.
A short right from Princip.
Princip lands an uppercut.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Gellar fails to land.
Princip blocks an uppercut.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Gellar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gellar's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gellar.
A nice right hand lands inside from Princip.
Princip working aggressively here.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Gellar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gellar misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Gellar.
Gellar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Princip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gellar lands a left hand.
Gellar misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Princip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Princip blocks an uppercut.
Gellar misses with some punches.
Gellar lands a right hand.
Princip lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Princip.
Gellar swings wildly with an uppercut but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gellar misses with a punch to the body.
Uri Gellar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gellar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Gellar.
Gellar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Princip.
Princip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gellar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Gellar uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gellar.
Gellar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gellar throws a head punch that misses.
Princip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gellar lands an uppercut.
Gellar prevents a body shot from Princip.
Gellar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Princip working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Princip struggles to land a body shot inside as Gellar controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gellar.
Gellar blocks an uppercut.
Gellar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Princip misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Gellar.
Gellar lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gellar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gellar tries to work over Princip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Princip makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gellar lands a nice uppercut.
Gellar throws a head punch that misses.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Gellar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Princip.
Gellar pushes Princip back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gellar fails to land.
Princip misses with a body punch.
Gellar blocking some punches.
Gellar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Princip blocks an uppercut.
Gellar tries a body shot but Princip blocks it.
Princip lands with a short shot to the head.
Gellar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gellar working aggressively here.
Princip lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gellar backwards.
Princip working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Gellar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gellar prevents a body shot from Princip.
Gellar misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Uri Gellar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gellar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Princip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gellar.
Gellar looks to clinch
and Princip cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Princip avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Princip scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gellar misses with a head kick.
A big right from Gellar misses.
Gellar scores with a nice right hand.
Gellar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Princip.
Princip lands a body shot.
Gellar motions for Princip to come forward. Gellar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gellar misses with a head kick.
Gellar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Princip paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Princip.
Princip cracks Gellar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Gellar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Princip tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gellar tries to clinch there but Princip circles away.
Gellar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Princip.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Princip cracks Gellar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gellar moves into the clinch.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Gellar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Princip.
Princip makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Princip can't find room to land a body shot as Gellar controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Gellar.
Gellar throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Gellar.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gellar blocking some punches.
Gellar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Princip backwards.
Gellar blocking some punches.
Princip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gellar can't find room to land a body shot as Princip controls the action.
Gellar working aggressively here.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Gellar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gellar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Princip tries a body shot but Gellar blocks it.
Gellar misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Princip.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but Gellar avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Gellar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Princip tries to work over Gellar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gellar working aggressively here.
Gellar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gellar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Princip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Princip.
Gellar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Louis Princip has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Gellar fails to land.
Princip working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Gellar.
Gellar is working Princip over against the cage.
Gellar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gellar fails to land.
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Gellar prevents a body shot from Princip.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Princip.
Gellar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Princip's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Princip.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Princip.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Gellar.
Gellar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Princip.
A short right from Gellar.
Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Princip.
Gellar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gellar.
Gellar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gellar misses with the head strike.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but Gellar avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Princip blocking some punches.
Gellar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Princip backwards.
Uri Gellar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Princip struggles to land a body shot inside as Gellar controls his hands.
Princip misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip throws a punch but it's blocked by Gellar.
Princip prevents a body shot from Gellar.
Princip makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Princip blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Gellar.
Princip working aggressively here.
Gellar can't find room to land a body shot as Princip controls the action.
Gellar lands an uppercut.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Princip is leaning against Gellar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Princip working aggressively here.
Princip lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gellar.
Princip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uri Gellar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gellar, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Louis Princip!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Uri Gellar!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Uri Gellar!
Uri Gellar wins by split decision!
Uri Gellar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Louis Princip was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.
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