PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Seehaver (ranked 2508 p4p, 1276 weight class) and Uri Gellar (ranked 300 p4p, 165 weight class). Gellar has chosen James Randi exposes Uri Geller as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Seehaver
vs
Gellar

183 cm
37
163
10 - 8 - 0

166 cm
39
165
37 - 17 - 2

BJJ Red Belt
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Conquer
Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013

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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Seehaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uri Gellar!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gellar thows a leg kick but Seehaver checks it

and Seehaver counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Seehaver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Seehaver prevents Gellar from standing back up.
Seehaver keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Seehaver has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Seehaver is looking for a kimura but Gellar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Seehaver to get the leverage.
Seehaver looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gellar wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seehaver controlling the action here.
Gellar wants to control but Seehaver is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Seehaver performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seehaver seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gellar for as long as he can get away with.
Gellar trying to hold on to Seehaver's head to control him but Seehaver postures up.

Seehaver is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gellar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Seehaver.
Seehaver content to control rather than advance.

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.
Gellar wants to improve his position but Seehaver is controlling well.

Seehaver wants to work for an arm triangle but Gellar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Seehaver content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gellar looks to score with a jab to the body but Seehaver is just out of range.
Seehaver changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gellar connects with a leg kick.
Seehaver fails with the takedown.
Uri Gellar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gellar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Seehaver shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gellar sprawls well. Gellar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Seehaver gets slowly back to his feet.
Gellar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gellar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Kyle Seehaver has been cut.
Seehaver fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Seehaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seehaver takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Uri Gellar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gellar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gellar scoring well with a low kick there.
Gellar misses with an attempted mid kick.

Gellar moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gellar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gellar tries a body shot but Seehaver blocks it.
Gellar throws a head punch that misses.
Gellar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gellar misses with some punches.
Gellar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seehavers head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gellar.
Gellar misses with the head strike.
Seehaver has Gellar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gellar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gellar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gellar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seehaver prevents a body shot from Gellar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uri Gellar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Seehaver'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.

Gellar throws a leg kick

and Seehaver counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Seehaver.
Seehaver controls from within his opponent's guard.
Seehaver postures up.
Seehaver seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Seehaver continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More hug and hope from Seehaver.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Seehaver fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gellar lands a leg kick that knocks Seehaver off balance momentarily.
Gellar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Seehaver takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gellar connects with a body shot.
Gellar scores with a decent looking hook.
Gellar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seehaver shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gellar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gellar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seehaver half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gellar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seehaver throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gellar's waist but Gellar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Seehaver off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Seehaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gellar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gellar gets caught napping as Seehaver dives in and scores a takedown. Gellar manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gellar is trying to keep Seehaver in close.
Gellar wants to sweep but no luck.
Gellar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gellar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Gellar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seehaver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Gellar is looking for a triangle but Seehaver pushes his legs off easily.
Seehaver controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gellar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Seehaver controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gellar thumps Seehaver with a low kick.

Seehaver drives through with a takedown into guard.

Gellar has his foot on Seehaver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seehaver works his way back into a safe position though.

Gellar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gellar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver controlling from the top position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Seehaver.

Seehaver decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seehaver shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gellar.
Gellar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Seehaver shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uri Gellar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyle Seehaver's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gellar cracks Seehaver with an open hand slap.
Gellar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seehaver.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Seehaver.
Gellar tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gellar throws a leg kick that misses.
Seehaver fails with a takedown attempt.
Gellar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seehavers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gellar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Seehaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gellar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Seehaver takes the fight into the clinch.
Gellar misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gellar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Gellar.
Gellar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seehaver backwards.
Gellar lands with a light punch inside.
Gellar swings wildly with an uppercut but Seehaver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gellar works on Seehaver's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gellar prevents the takedown attempt.
Gellar lands with a left to the head.

Seehaver is rocked!
Gellar misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Seehaver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gellar misses with the head strike.
Seehaver seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice left hand lands by Gellar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gellar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seehaver.
Gellar lands a big right hand that drops Seehaver! The killer instinct kicks in and Gellar finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Gellar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uri Gellar!
After winning the bout, Uri Gellar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.