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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Logan Justis (ranked 2504 p4p, 2462 weight class) and Judas Priest (ranked 0 p4p, 322 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Logan Justis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Priest misses the target.
Priest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Justis misses with a straight left.
Priest moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Priest clinches up against the cage.
Priest is trying to drag Justis to the mat but Justis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Priest avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Justis.
Priest has Justis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Justis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justis digs a right hand into Priest's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Priest's gas tank.
Priest lands a nice shot to the body.
Priest drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Logan Justis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judas Priest.
Priest is looking for a takedown.
Justis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Justis stalls.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Priest creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Priest lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Justis.
Justis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Priest.
Justis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Justis prevents a body shot from Priest.
Priest stalls.
Justis blocks an uppercut.
Priest tries for a takedown. No joy.
Priest content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Priest tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Priest changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Justis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Logan Justis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest tries to clinch but Justis moves away
and Justis counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Judas Priest has been cut.
Justis digs a good body shot into Priest's ribs.
Priest fails with a takedown attempt.
Judas Priest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Priest ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Justis moves away.
Justis quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A jab from Priest does it's job there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Priest is defended easily by Justis.
Priest missing with a left hand there. Justis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Priest swings widly with a right hand
and Justis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Justis blocks a jab.
Priest wants to clinch but Justis slips to the side
and Justis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Justis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Priest fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Priest lands a shoulder strike.
Priest has Justis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Justis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Priest is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Priest has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Justis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Judas Priest will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Judas Priest's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Justis tries to keep at a distance but Priest has taken the fight into the clinch.
Priest has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Justis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Justis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Priest being controlled against the cage.
Justis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Priest.
Logan Justis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judas Priest.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priest jabs Justis right on the nose. Justis blinks but takes it well.
Priest throws a poor cross that misses
and Justis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Priest throws a hook to the side of Justis's head but Justis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Justis misses the target.
Priest jabs Justis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Priest swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Justis counters with a low kick, right behind Priest 's knee.
Priest looks to throw the jab but Justis is out of range.
Priest is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Justis throws a head kick that misses
and Priest counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Priest.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Justis uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justis tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Justis misses with a wild body shot.
Priest lands a jab to the nose.
Priest moves out of range of the strikes.
Justis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Priest moves away.
Priest moves into range and connects with a jab.
Priest throws a body shot but no joy.
Justis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Justis ducks right into an uppercut from Priest.
Priest throws a right hand that misses
and Justis counters with a stiff right hand.
Priest closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Justis keeps working.
Justis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Priest is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Justis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Priest moves to his opponent's back but Justis bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Priest.
Priest has his hands on Justis's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest has a closed guard, preventing Justis from standing up.
Priest wants to sweep but no luck.
Justis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Justis gets to his feet. Priest looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Justis throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Priest releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A cross from Priest lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Judas Priest will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Judas Priest's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Priest throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Justis throws an overhand right that lands on Priest's shoulder, as Priest tries to avoid the shot.
Justis takes a swing at Priest's ribcage but misses.
Justis misses with a looping left.
Priest dives in and grabs Justis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Justis pushes down on Priest's head and hops out.
Justis slips a jab from Priest.
Priest keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest wants to clinch.
Logan Justis is winning the standup battle so far.
Priest misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priest pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Justis slips a jab and a cross from Priest.
Justis throws a counter high kick but Priest was just alert enough to avoid it.
Priest misses with a combination
and Justis counters with a stiff right hand.
Priest scores with a hook.
Priest misses with an uppercut.
Justis avoids the body shot from Priest.
A counter left hand to the body from Justis misses its target.
Priest shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Justis but Justis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Priest displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Justis throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Priest throws a leg kick
letting Justis counter with a right hand.
Priest tries to clinch but Justis moves out of range.
Judas Priest is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Justis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Logan Justis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Priest clinches up against the cage.
Justis breaks the clinch.
Justis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Priest tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Justis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priest changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Priest takes a swing at Justis's ribcage but misses.
Justis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Justis misses its intended target.
Priest looks to land a right hand but Justis moved out of range.
Priest missing with a left hand there. Justis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Justis quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Priest tries to clinch up.
Justis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Priest throws a lazy right hand but Justis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Priest looks to clinch
and Justis counters with a right hand to the body.
Priest misses the shot to the body.
Justis is looking to counter punch.
Priest cracks Justis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Priest misses.
Priest circles away from the clinch attempt.
Priest dives in for a single leg takedown but Justis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Logan Justis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judas Priest.
Priest throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Justis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Priest looks to score with a jab to the body but Justis is just out of range.
Priest works Justis's body with a nice hook.
Priest tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Justis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Justis throws a lazy uppercut
and Priest counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Priest misses with an uppercut
and Justis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Justis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judas Priest comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Priest winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Judas Priest!
Judas Priest thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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RATING
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