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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between TopOf FoodChain (ranked 2129 p4p, 243 weight class) and Uri Gellar (ranked 1764 p4p, 206 weight class). Gellar has chosen James Randi exposes Uri Geller as his entrance music. 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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164 lbs
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165 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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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
7 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, TopOf FoodChain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uri Gellar!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FoodChain checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gellar staying out of range there.
Gellar throws a chopping leg kick but FoodChain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gellar misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from FoodChain misses the target.
FoodChain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A swing and a miss from Gellar.
A lazy body kick from Gellar
enabling FoodChain to counter with a crisp jab.
FoodChain looks to land a right hand but Gellar moved out of range.
Gellar tries to land a front kick but FoodChain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like FoodChain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gellar looks to throw the jab but FoodChain is out of range.
FoodChain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FoodChain blocks a head kick by Gellar.
FoodChain takes one to the chin there.
Gellar lands a big head kick that sends FoodChain tumbling to the mat! Gellar takes a step backwards and waves FoodChain back to his feet - he wants the finish!
FoodChain is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gellar.
Oh FoodChain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gellar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by FoodChain.
FoodChain seems to have got his legs back now.
FoodChain throws out a loose jab but Gellar uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FoodChain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gellar tries to clinch but FoodChain moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Gellar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
FoodChain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Uri Gellar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
FoodChain checks a low kick from Gellar.
FoodChain throws an overhand right that lands on Gellar's shoulder, as Gellar tries to avoid the shot.
Gellar tries to clinch but FoodChain is having none of it.
FoodChain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gellar is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Gellar throws a chopping leg kick but FoodChain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - FoodChain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gellar unleashes a big counter combination but FoodChain bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gellar throws a sloppy head kick and FoodChain moves out of range easily.
FoodChain is looking to counter punch.
Gellar moves out of range as FoodChain strikes.
Gellar throws a lazy uppercut
and FoodChain counters with a stiff right hand.
FoodChain throws a hook but Gellar avoids it easily.
Gellar tries a quick counter leg kick but FoodChain is wise to it.
Gellar throws a lazy uppercut
and FoodChain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
FoodChain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gellar under the eye.
Gellar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and FoodChain is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Gellar misses
and FoodChain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gellar swings away with a body shot that misses
and FoodChain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
FoodChain throws a jab but it's blocked by Gellar.
FoodChain misses with a body shot.
FoodChain seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
FoodChain misses with a looping right.
Gellar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from FoodChain.
Gellar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gellar looks to land a left hand but FoodChain moved out of range nicely.
Gellar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gellar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gellar works on FoodChain's body with a couple of short punches.
Gellar scores with a shot to the side of FoodChain's head.
FoodChain blocks an uppercut.
Gellar is pressed up against the cage. FoodChain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gellar down to the mat. Gellar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
FoodChain looks to land a right hand but Gellar moved out of range.
Gellar throws out a counter right but FoodChain avoids it with no problem.
FoodChain throws a hook to the side of Gellar's head but Gellar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
FoodChain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain works Gellar's body with a nice hook.
Gellar fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from FoodChain misses the target.
Gellar thows a leg kick but FoodChain checks it
and FoodChain counters with a nice uppercut.
Gellar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gellar scoring well with a low kick there.
Gellar throws a good cross that connects.
FoodChain is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gellar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gellar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
FoodChain walks into a stiff left hand from Gellar.
Gellar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gellar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
FoodChain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gellar.
Gellar throws a low kick but FoodChain avoids it.
FoodChain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gellar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gellar throws a sloppy head kick and FoodChain moves out of range easily.
FoodChain is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
FoodChain misses with a straight right.
FoodChain cracks a nice hook into Gellar's ribs.
FoodChain scores with a hook.
FoodChain throws an overhand right that lands on Gellar's shoulder, as Gellar tries to avoid the shot.
Gellar misses with a two punch combination.
Nice cross by Gellar.
Gellar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gellar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gellar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gellar wants to counter with a clinch but FoodChain pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
FoodChain swats away the attempt to clinch by Gellar.
Gellar throws a sloppy head kick and FoodChain moves out of range easily.
Gellar cracks a nice hook into FoodChain's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Uri Gellar will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! FoodChain crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gellar - the referee stops the clock and FoodChain gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gellar. FoodChain manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Some wild striking there from FoodChain.
FoodChain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from FoodChain.
Gellar throws a leg kick which misses FoodChain's front leg but catches the back leg as FoodChain tries to avoid it.
Gellar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gellar moves out of range of the strikes.
Gellar throws a leg kick that is checked
and FoodChain counters with a series of strikes. Gellar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Uri Gellar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gellar throws a head kick but FoodChain moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Gellar.
FoodChain walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gellar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gellar defending well as FoodChain loads up on a big left hand.
Gellar swings for the body but FoodChain moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gellar throws a wild body kick that FoodChain sees coming a mile off.
A big right from FoodChain misses.
Gellar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gellar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gellar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gellar lands the left hand.
Gellar moves away from the strike by FoodChain.
Gellar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big left from Gellar misses.
Gellar thumps FoodChain with a low kick.
FoodChain moves out of range of the body kick.
FoodChain cracks Gellar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gellar throws a low kick, looking for FoodChain's leg but FoodChain calmly moves out of range.
Gellar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
FoodChain looks to land a left hand but Gellar moved out of range nicely.
Gellar is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gellar is looking to clinch.
Gellar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by FoodChain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
FoodChain missing with a left hand there. Gellar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
FoodChain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gellar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gellar falls off balance throwing a combination
and FoodChain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
FoodChain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gellar swings widly with a right hand
and FoodChain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from FoodChain misses.
Gellar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gellar throws a leg kick but FoodChain checks it.
Gellar ducks under a wild hook from FoodChain.
Gellar tries to clinch but FoodChain moves away
and FoodChain counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain defending well as Gellar loads up on a big left hand.
Gellar misses with a head kick.
Gellar slips a straight right by FoodChain.
FoodChain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gellar.
FoodChain blocks a head kick by Gellar.
FoodChain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
FoodChain throws a jab when Gellar was well out of range.
Nice uppercut there from FoodChain.
FoodChain scores with a punch to the head.
Gellar closes the distance and clinches.
FoodChain has clasped his hands together around Gellar's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gellar tries to buck FoodChain off but FoodChain is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gellar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on FoodChain's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gellar is looking for a sweep. FoodChain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
FoodChain passes to side control.
FoodChain is looking to take a break and control but Gellar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gellar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Uri Gellar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Gellar wants to clinch up but FoodChain keeps it at a distance.
Gellar misses with a low kick.
Gellar moves away from the strike by FoodChain.
Gellar lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gellar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
FoodChain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gellar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
FoodChain throws a lazy right hand but Gellar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gellar wants to counter with a clinch but FoodChain pushes him away.
Gellar throws a front kick that sends FoodChain stumbling back into the cage.
Gellar slips a jab from FoodChain.
Gellar wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gellar looks to land a body kick but FoodChain moved away.
Gellar throws a body shot but no joy.
Gellar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from FoodChain.
Gellar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gellar throws a series of punches but FoodChain moves out of range.
FoodChain throws a hook but Gellar blocks it.
Gellar tries to counter with a clinch but FoodChain shakes him off and moves away.
Gellar staying out of range there.
Gellar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gellar.
A lazy left from FoodChain finds it's target.
Gellar misses with a looping right.
FoodChain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gellar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
FoodChain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
FoodChain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
FoodChain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gellar tried to score with a low kick but FoodChain checks it.
FoodChain throws a body punch but Gellar moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain misses with a right hand
and Gellar counters with a straight right hand.
Gellar throws a push kick but FoodChain slaps the foot to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
FoodChain throws a hook but Gellar blocks it.
FoodChain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gellar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from FoodChain.
Gellar throws a hook to the side of FoodChain's head but FoodChain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from FoodChain misses the target.
Gellar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and FoodChain counters with a left to the body.
FoodChain connects with a nice looking jab.
FoodChain moves forwards but Gellar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
FoodChain missing with a left hand there. Gellar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gellar lands a nice shot to the body.
Gellar slips a straight right by FoodChain.
FoodChain scores with a body shot.
TopOf FoodChain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain catches Gellar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
FoodChain misses with a straight right.
Gellar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
FoodChain lands a nice shot that snaps Gellar's head back.
FoodChain thows a left - swing and a miss!
FoodChain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gellar was well out of range. Poor timing from FoodChain.
Gellar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gellar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gellar throws an off balance right hand
and FoodChain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gellar.
A head kick misses from Gellar.
FoodChain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gellar throws a head kick but FoodChain moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from FoodChain misses the target.
FoodChain misses with a hook. Gellar ducked under it nicely.
Gellar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
FoodChain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gellar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uri Gellar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gellar blocks a jab.
FoodChain 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gellar slips under a jab.
Gellar throws a lazy uppercut
and FoodChain counters with a left to the body.
FoodChain tries to bum rush Gellar with a series of wild strikes but Gellar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gellar moves out of range of the strikes.
Gellar tries to close the distance and clinch but FoodChain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from FoodChain misses its intended target.
Gellar follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Gellar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
FoodChain throws an overhand right that lands on Gellar's shoulder, as Gellar tries to avoid the shot.
Gellar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gellar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
FoodChain blocks a head kick by Gellar.
And that's the end of the fight!
TopOf FoodChain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gellar 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Uri Gellar!
A victorious Uri Gellar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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