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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Seagram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philo Beddoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beddoe has chosen Stranglehold/ Ted Nugent as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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195 lbs
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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
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Danny Seagram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philo Beddoe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beddoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seagram.
Beddoe throws a hook but Seagram avoids it easily.
Seagram was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Seagram with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Seagram misses the target.
A big right from Beddoe misses.
Beddoe throws a shot from downtown. Seagram moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Beddoe misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Beddoe has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Seagram misses with a body kick.
Seagram takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Seagram misses with a straight right.
Beddoe moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagram looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beddoe tries to clinch but Seagram is having none of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Seagram.
Beddoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Beddoe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Seagram defends well and Beddoe ends up having to push Seagram into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Seagram was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Beddoe throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagram lands with a shot to the body.
Seagram avoids the body shot from Beddoe.
Beddoe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Seagram will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Seagram is adopting a defensive guard.
Seagram keeping full guard, as Beddoe tries to pass.
Beddoe being controlled here momentarily.
Beddoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seagram is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Seagram is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagram's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Beddoe has his foot on Seagram's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seagram works his way back into a safe position though.
Beddoe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Seagram pushing down on Beddoe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Beddoe trying to hold on to Seagram's head to control him but Seagram postures up.
Seagram controlling the pace.
Seagram passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Beddoe!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagram tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Beddoe is working to get back to half guard.
Seagram controlling from the full mount.
Beddoe is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seagram takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've been hearing that Seagram has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Seagram can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beddoe is looking to escape.
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.
Seagram sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beddoe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beddoe tries to reverse the position but Seagram maintains control.
Seagram sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beddoe is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Seagram dominated that round.
That's time! Seagram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Seagram is looking to land body kicks.
Seagram shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Beddoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seagram manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Seagram.
Seagram looks to land a left hand but Beddoe moved out of range nicely.
Beddoe misses with a double jab
and Seagram counters with a good low kick that Beddoe was not able to check.
Beddoe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Seagram counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beddoe misses with a hook. Seagram ducked under it nicely.
Seagram misses with a shot to the body
and Beddoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beddoe swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beddoe scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Beddoe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Beddoe misses the target.
Seagram is looking to counter punch.
Seagram lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Seagram throws a leg kick but Beddoe checks it.
Philo Beddoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Beddoe.
Seagram throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Beddoe misses.
Seagram swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beddoe swinging wildly here.
Seagram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beddoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seagram feints and then cracks Beddoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beddoe down.
Beddoe defending well as Seagram loads up on a big left hand.
Seagram misses the shot to the body.
Beddoe is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Seagram looks to land a left hand but Beddoe moved out of range nicely.
Beddoe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seagram moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Seagram.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beddoe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Seagram counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Beddoe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Seagram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beddoe moves away.
Beddoe fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seagram works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Beddoe throws a combination that misses
and Seagram makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beddoe ducks under a wild hook from Seagram.
Beddoe slips under a jab.
Seagram scores with a push kick.
A leg kick checked by Beddoe.
Seagram sets himself, and Beddoe steps forward looking for the clinch! Seagram avoids it this time.
Beddoe tries to clinch up but Seagram circles away and keeps his distance.
Beddoe throws a combination that misses
and Seagram counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beddoe throws a right hand that Seagram ducks under and follows up with a left that Seagram also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Seagram misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beddoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Seagram moves away from the strike by Beddoe.
Seagram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beddoe can do to turn this around?
Seagram takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Danny Seagram is winning the standup battle so far.
Beddoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seagram was well out of range. Poor timing from Beddoe.
Seagram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Seagram dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beddoe. That did some damage!
Seagram works Beddoe's body with a nice hook.
Beddoe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Seagram counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beddoe thinking.
A big right from Beddoe misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Seagram misses the target.
Seagram slips a jab and a cross from Beddoe.
Seagram swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beddoe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seagram circles away quickly and effectively.
Seagram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seagram misses with a body kick.
Seagram ducks under a wild hook from Beddoe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Seagram.
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!
Beddoe scores with a jab to the body.
Seagram with a nice cross.
Seagram scores with a jab to the jaw.
Seagram throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Seagram misses with an uppercut
and Beddoe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Seagram's guard.
Seagram controls Beddoe momentarily but Beddoe frees himself.
Beddoe advances to half guard.
Beddoe wants to take a breather but Seagram is having none of it.
Seagram wants to control but Beddoe is keeping busy.
Beddoe prevents Seagram from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Seagram dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Beddoe throws an overhand right that lands on Seagram's shoulder, as Seagram tries to avoid the shot.
Beddoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seagram.
Beddoe throws a sloppy head kick and Seagram moves out of range easily.
Beddoe darts in looking for a takedown but Seagram gets double underhooks and turns Beddoe into the cage.
Seagram swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Seagram takes one to the side of the head.
Beddoe misses with a straight left.
Seagram lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Seagram misses with a low kick.
Beddoe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beddoe misses with an uppercut
and Seagram counters with a good low kick that Beddoe was not able to check.
Beddoe throws a hook but Seagram blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Seagram as Beddoe shoots in.
Seagram looks for the body kick but Beddoe saw that one coming.
Beddoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Seagram connects with the punch.
Beddoe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Danny Seagram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philo Beddoe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beddoe manages to avoid it.
Seagram sizes up Beddoe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beddoe shoots in for a takedown but Seagram shows good takedown defense.
Seagram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beddoe.
Beddoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Seagram throws a front kick aimed at Beddoe's knee but Beddoe avoids it well.
Beddoe throws a right hand that misses
and Seagram counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beddoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seagram slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Seagram.
Beddoe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beddoe misses with a right hand
and Seagram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beddoe throws a right hand that misses
and Seagram counters with a straight right hand.
Seagram misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seagram takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beddoe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Beddoe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Seagram throws Beddoe to one side and escapes!
Seagram throws a right hand that misses
and Seagram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beddoe misses with a straight right.
Seagram throws a lazy right hand but Beddoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seagram smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beddoe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good exchange - Beddoe coming out on top.
Seagram missing with a left hand there. Beddoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seagram rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seagram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Danny Seagram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beddoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Beddoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Seagram thuds a left hand into Beddoe's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seagram. Beddoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beddoe. Seagram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seagram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Seagram is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Seagram.
Beddoe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beddoe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Beddoe blocks the body kick.
Beddoe misses with the combination.
Beddoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beddoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seagram throwing a counter right hand but Beddoe manages to avoid it.
Beddoe missing with a left hand there. Seagram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Seagram.
Seagram looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seagram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Philo Beddoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beddoe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Beddoe goes for a double leg but Seagram avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Seagram continues to drive forward.
Seagram lands a nice hook to Beddoe's body. Beddoe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beddoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Seagram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beddoe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Seagram throws a leg kick but Beddoe sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Seagram darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seagram tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beddoe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Seagram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seagram throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beddoe lands a really nice looking cross but Seagram seems unphased.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Seagram showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Seagram, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Seagram!
Danny Seagram seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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