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Madness 22 Diaz vs Donde PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dale Holloway (ranked 24341 p4p, 563 weight class) and Jakub Kowalski (ranked 24289 p4p, 547 weight class). The key to victory for Dale Holloway has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dale Holloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jakub Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski stuffs the takedown attempt from Holloway. Holloway gets slowly back to his feet.
Holloway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kowalski, pushing him back against the cage.
Holloway jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kowalski walks away with a smile on his face. Holloway gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kowalski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holloway.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dale Holloway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Holloway to the mat! Holloway manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kowalski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kowalski has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Holloway to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kowalski is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Holloway pulls down on the head and he's put Kowalski to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dale Holloway!
Dale Holloway looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I would like to thank Madness MMA for everything, this fight I wanted to put on a performance of a lifetime, and hopefully the crowd agrees that I did just that. King me! '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Jabroni (ranked 6074 p4p, 545 weight class) and Fyurin Maxamadov (ranked 5479 p4p, 522 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 St Petersburg, Bill Jabroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fyurin Maxamadov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabroni tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maxamadov swivels and escapes.
Maxamadov cracks Jabroni with an open hand slap.
Maxamadov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maxamadov lands with a nice body punch.
Jab from Maxamadov.
Maxamadov jabs at Jabroni's body.
Maxamadov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jabroni.
Maxamadov scores with a hook to the body. Jabroni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maxamadov stuns Jabroni with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jabroni is breathing heavily.
Jabroni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jabroni takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maxamadov lands a slapping body shot.
Jabroni is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Maxamadov just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Jabroni has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fyurin Maxamadov!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cuddles Snuggles (ranked 6283 p4p, 251 weight class) and Ade Absame (ranked 6705 p4p, 254 weight class). The key to victory for Cuddles Snuggles has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cuddles Snuggles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ade Absame!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Absame scores with a jab to the jaw.
Snuggles closes the distance and clinches.
Absame wants to get back to striking at distance but Snuggles won't allow it.
Absame goes for a takedown in the clinch but Snuggles prevents it.
Snuggles misses with the head strike.
Snuggles can't get the takedown.
Absame has Snuggles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Snuggles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Snuggles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Absame has had enough of the clinch but Snuggles keeps him there for the moment.
Absame blocks a body shot from Snuggles.
Absame manages to break the clinch.
Snuggles instigates a clinch.
Snuggles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Absame or not.
Absame looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Snuggles prevents Absame from breaking the clinch.
Snuggles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Absame has had enough of the clinch but Snuggles keeps him there for the moment.
Snuggles prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cuddles Snuggles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ade Absame.
Snuggles has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Absame clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Absame showing good submission defense here.
A lull in the action here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Absame wants to escape the position.
Snuggles looking for the choke from the back.
Snuggles has got his arm under Absame's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Absame has spun round into Snuggles's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Absame throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snuggles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Absame throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snuggles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Absame drops back looking for a leg! Snuggles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Snuggles manages to kick Absame off! Absame jumps back into Snuggles's guard.
Snuggles is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Absame trying to control but Snuggles is working from the bottom.
Absame wants to pass the guard but Snuggles is keeping the position.
Absame throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Absame throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Snuggles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Absame is aware though and is defending well.
Snuggles is looking for a triangle but Absame pushes his legs off easily.
Absame trying to control but Snuggles is working from the bottom.
Snuggles managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snuggles has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Absame trying to control but Snuggles is working from the bottom.
Absame with a flurry of punches that miss.
Snuggles keeping moving, preventing Absame from controlling successfully.
Absame has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Snuggles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Absame slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Absame wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snuggles keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Absame working away.
Absame is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Snuggles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Snuggles is trying to control Absame's posture but Absame avoids it.
Absame looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Absame is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Snuggles knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I wouldn't like to be where Snuggles is right now.
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 Cuddles Snuggles will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Snuggles wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Absame.
A quick step to the side and Snuggles tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Absame cracks Snuggles with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Snuggles tries to close the distance and clinch but Absame swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snuggles tries to clinch up but Absame circles away and keeps his distance.
Absame throws a series of punches but Snuggles moves out of range.
Absame throws a jab when Snuggles was well out of range.
Snuggles moves out of range as Absame strikes.
Absame throws a right hand that Snuggles ducks under and follows up with a left that Snuggles also avoids with ease.
Absame just misses with a punch to the body.
Snuggles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Absame manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Absame fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snuggles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Absame misses with a two punch combination.
Snuggles moves away from the strike by Absame.
Snuggles moves into range and clinches up with Absame.
Snuggles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Absame.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Snuggles as Absame tries to tie him up.
Snuggles misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snuggles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Absame is trying to push Snuggles away but Snuggles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Absame is looking to control Snuggles's arms but Snuggles gets an underhook and turns him. Now Absame has his back to the cage.
Absame blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Absame gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Snuggles regains guard.
Absame postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Absame postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Snuggles holds on and takes a little breather.
Snuggles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Absame defends well.
Snuggles trying to keep a closed guard but Absame is proving a slippery customer.
Absame works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Absame is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snuggles sees it coming and defends easily.
Absame is looking for a kimura but Snuggles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Absame to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Absame is thwarting Snuggles's attempts to control the position.
Absame seems to be working for a kimura but Snuggles defends the submission attempt.
Absame looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Absame is breathing heavily.
Snuggles is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Absame missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Absame wants to take a breather but Snuggles is having none of it.
Snuggles controlling the position well.
Snuggles has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Absame is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snuggles wants to improve his position but Absame is controlling well.
Absame seems to be working for a kimura but Snuggles defends the submission attempt.
Absame not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Snuggles is controlling Absame's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Absame is thwarting Snuggles's attempts to control the position.
Absame is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Absame is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Snuggles has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Absame is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Snuggles is trying to control but Absame manages to pass to mount!
Absame jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Snuggles manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Snuggles is looking for a sweep.
Absame has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Absame fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Snuggles managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Absame.
Snuggles can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Absame looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Snuggles is trying to control Absame's posture but Absame avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ade Absame showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Absame fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snuggles manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Absame. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Absame throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Absame jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Absame throws a looping overhand right but Snuggles ducks down to avoid it.
Ade Absame is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snuggles tries to clinch up but Absame circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Absame, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Absame cracks a nice hook into Snuggles's ribs.
Ade Absame seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snuggles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Absame.
Absame is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Snuggles walks into a left hand.
Snuggles tries to clinch up
and Absame counters with a nice double leg into side control. Snuggles won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Absame tries for a kimura but Snuggles is defending well.
Absame takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Snuggles is looking to reverse the position.
Absame trying to control the position but Snuggles is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snuggles wants to control but Absame postures up.
Absame sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Snuggles is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Absame is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Snuggles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Absame tries for a kimura but Snuggles is defending well.
Absame tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Absame throws an elbow but Snuggles slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Snuggles is trying to improve his position.
Snuggles wants to control but Absame postures up.
Absame thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Snuggles manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Snuggles content to control rather than advance.
Snuggles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Absame does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Absame looking for submissions off his back.
Snuggles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Snuggles is working for a submission of some sort.
Absame looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Snuggles in particular looking to stall.
Snuggles is trying to control. Absame wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snuggles is really struggling to control Absame but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Absame wants to improve his position but Snuggles is controlling well.
Snuggles trying to control the pace.
Absame is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Snuggles content to control rather than advance.
Absame wants to get back to full guard.
Snuggles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Absame does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Absame is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Absame is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Snuggles controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Absame misses with a hook. Snuggles ducked under it nicely.
Absame looks to land a left hand but Snuggles moved out of range nicely.
Snuggles is looking to clinch but Absame is avoiding it.
Snuggles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ade Absame comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Absame 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ade Absame!
Ade Absame managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavlik Dacik (ranked 6953 p4p, 460 weight class) and John Thunder (ranked 6201 p4p, 429 weight class). Thunder has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavlik Dacik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Thunder !
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Pavlik Dacik has been cut.
Thunder cracks a nice hook into Dacik's ribs.
Dacik scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thunder pushes Dacik off but Dacik dives into side control.
Thunder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thunder can't do much from the bottom here.
Thunder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Thunder 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dacik in side control, throwing shots but Thunder defends.
Thunder wants to get back to his feet.
Thunder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunder gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dacik tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Dacik is trying to work for a kimura but Thunder is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dacik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dacik prevents Thunder from improving his position.
Thunder is staying active underneath Dacik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dacik looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dacik is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thunder throws a lazy head kick
and Dacik counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thunder is looking to stand up but Dacik isn't so interested in that idea.
Thunder working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder wants to sweep but no luck.
Dacik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dacik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thunder wants to improve his position but instead Dacik has moved into half guard.
Thunder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dacik is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thunder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Pavlik Dacik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pavlik Dacik's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dacik shoots and misses
enabling Thunder to counter with a crisp jab.
Thunder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dacik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thunder counters with a big right hand! Oh Dacik is in trouble here! Thunder follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Thunder !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Primo Volto (ranked 5227 p4p, 513 weight class) and Sean Dickinson (ranked 4409 p4p, 470 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Primo Volto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sean Dickinson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickinson connects with a body shot.
Dickinson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volto has time to react.
Dickinson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dickinson lands with a right hand.
Dickinson jabs Volto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Dickinson.
A counter left hand to the body from Volto misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson lands with a right hand.
Dickinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Volto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dickinson throws a front kick that sends Volto stumbling back into the cage.
Dickinson scores with a decent looking hook.
Dickinson lands with a cross.
Dickinson misses with a head kick.
Volto throws a big counter combination but Dickinson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dickinson.
Dickinson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Volto on the side of the head.
Volto is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volto misses with a right hand
and Dickinson counters with a big right hand! Oh Volto is in trouble here! Dickinson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Dickinson!
After the fight, Sean Dickinson 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Obama Filth (ranked 3167 p4p, 297 weight class) and Aiden Steve (ranked 4443 p4p, 369 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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158 lbs
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146 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Obama Filth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aiden Steve!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Filth. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Steve misses.
A big left from Steve misses.
Steve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aiden Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve misses with a straight right.
Steve works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Filth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steve on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Filth throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve throws a counter combo.
Filth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A cross from Steve lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve dodges the punch combination from Filth.
Filth cracks Steve with an open hand slap.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steve there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steve is rocked!
Filth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve is still on wobbly legs! Can Filth finish him?
Steve misses with an uppercut. Filth saw that one coming.
Filth wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Filth throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Filth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Filth looks to land a combination but Steve avoids it well.
A shot to the body from Filth misses
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Filth missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Filth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Filth drops Steve with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Steve! Filth dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obama Filth!
Obama Filth took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster McDiggle (ranked 1525 p4p, 219 weight class) and Hamza Keita (ranked 4171 p4p, 465 weight class). Keita is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Secka - Pointure . Buster McDiggle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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209 lbs
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211 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buster McDiggle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hamza Keita!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Keita misses.
McDiggle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keita drops down looking for an ankle pick but McDiggle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Keita circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDiggle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDiggle scores with a hook to the body.
McDiggle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keita's efforts to push away.
Keita can't break the clinch.
McDiggle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Keita tries to break the clinch but McDiggle is controlling the position.
Keita is trying to pull guard but McDiggle has him pressed against the cage.
Keita looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDiggle tries a body shot but Keita blocks it.
McDiggle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDiggle closes the distance and pushes Keita back into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from McDiggle.
Keita tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDiggle's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDiggle prevents the takedown attempt.
Buster McDiggle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamza Keita.
A right hook to the body lands for McDiggle.
Keita tries to pull guard but McDiggle holds him up against the cage and eventually Keita drops back down to his feet.
McDiggle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keita's efforts to push away.
McDiggle scores with a shoulder strike.
McDiggle pushes Keita back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDiggle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDiggle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keitas head.
Keita working hard to break the clinch.
Keita breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDiggle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keita manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keita changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Keita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDiggle moves away.
McDiggle looks to score with a jab to the body but Keita is just out of range.
McDiggle clinches.
Keita misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDiggle tries a body shot but Keita blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDiggle lands with a left to the head.
Keita blocks an uppercut.
McDiggle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDiggle is working Keita over against the cage.
McDiggle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDiggle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDiggle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keita fails to pull guard.
McDiggle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDiggle taking a breather.
McDiggle pushes Keita back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDiggle lands with a short shot to the head.
McDiggle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Keita wants to break the clinch but can't.
McDiggle scores with a shot to the side of Keita's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McDiggle as Keita tries to tie him up.
Come on Keita - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDiggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDiggle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keita wants to break free but McDiggle has control.
Keita tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McDiggle misses with a body punch.
McDiggle throws a punch but it's blocked by Keita.
McDiggle can't find room to land a body shot as Keita controls the action.
Keita breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDiggle moves into the clinch successfully.
Keita will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McDiggle up against the cage.
McDiggle gets through Keita's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Keita working aggressively here.
McDiggle breaks from the clinch.
McDiggle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keita displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Buster McDiggle has been cut.
McDiggle has Keita up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDiggle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McDiggle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keita backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keita misses with a punch on the inside.
Keita is trying to break the clinch but McDiggle is controlling him.
McDiggle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for McDiggle.
Keita misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keita has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McDiggle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McDiggle misses with a punch to the body.
McDiggle lands with a left to the head.
McDiggle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDiggle is leaning against Keita and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Keita wants to stall.
McDiggle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Keita looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for McDiggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster McDiggle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buster McDiggle's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McDiggle cracks Keita with a hook to the temple - Keita is on wobbly legs here! McDiggle swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Keita falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! McDiggle wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Buster McDiggle!
Buster McDiggle managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Andrade (ranked 1871 p4p, 245 weight class) and Luke Davidson (ranked 2031 p4p, 261 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Davidson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade lands a jab.
Andrade connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Andrade.
Davidson misses with a left hand
and Andrade counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Luke Davidson has been cut.
Davidson misses with a lunging right hand
and Andrade counters with a nice uppercut.
Davidson looks to land a left hand but Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Davidson cracks Andrade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Andrade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Davidson throws a lazy right hand but Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andrade throws a quick counter kick to the body but Davidson avoids it.
Davidson lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidson takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
And Andrade counters with a quick kick to the body but Davidson blocks it.
Andrade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Andrade moves out of range as Davidson strikes.
Andrade feints and then cracks Davidson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Davidson down.
Davidson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Andrade takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Davidson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davidson needs to keep his hands up - Andrade had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson swings for the body but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davidson.
Andrade fires out a quick counter leg kick but Davidson just manages to avoid it.
Davidson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andrade avoids the body shot from Davidson.
Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Davidson manages to avoid it.
Davidson throws a poor cross that misses
and Andrade counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Andrade throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Davidson misses the shot to the body.
Davidson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davidson misses with a right hand
and Andrade counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Davidson misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davidson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Davidson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Andrade just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Andrade has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Davidson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andrade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davidson misses with a hook
and Andrade counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davidson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Davidson.
Andrade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Davidson misses with a right hand
and Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andrade avoids the body shot from Davidson.
Andrade is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Davidson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davidson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Davidson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Davidson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That has opened up Luke Davidson's cut even more.
Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davidson.
Andrade throws a counter high kick but Davidson was just alert enough to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Davidson misses
enabling Andrade to counter with a crisp jab.
Davidson is rocked!
Andrade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Davidson is still on wobbly legs! Can Andrade finish him?
Davidson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andrade counters with a right hand to the body.
Andrade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Davidson looks winded!
Andrade fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Davidson out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Joao Andrade!
Joao Andrade 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 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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26
164 lbs
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165 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Neal Diaz (ranked 747 p4p, 95 weight class) and Raymond Donde (ranked 541 p4p, 70 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neal Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Raymond Donde!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donde stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Donde wants it to stay on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Donde.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Donde has clasped his hands together around Diaz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Donde controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looks to move to half guard but instead Donde has passed into mount! Damn!
Diaz tries to reverse the position but Donde maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donde controlling the pace for now.
Donde's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Donde has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
More stalling from Donde.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Donde's attempts to control the action.
Donde tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz regains half guard.
Donde content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Donde slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donde instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diaz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Donde can't fight it off and eventually Diaz manages to take the fight to the floor. Donde looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donde working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
Donde working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Donde has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Diaz is looking to defend but Donde has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Diaz! Donde pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Diaz taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raymond Donde!
After the fight, Raymond Donde 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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