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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cannon Brady (ranked 3924 p4p, 3383 weight class) and Virag Kristof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cannon Brady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Virag Kristof!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Chris Dean and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kristof gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kristof pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kristof's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kristof.
Kristof pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kristof receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Brady throws a punch but it's blocked by Kristof.
Kristof has Brady pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virag Kristof.
Kristof closes the distance and clinches.
Kristof is struggling to control the position.
Brady being controlled against the cage.
Kristof continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brady letting Kristof take a breather here.
Brady throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kristof is stalling here.
Brady gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Virag Kristof has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brady just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kristof's brow.
Kristof dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kristof on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brady misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virag Kristof.
Kristof closes the distance and clinches.
Brady letting Kristof take a breather here.
Kristof controlling the action here for a moment.
Brady lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brady.
Kristof is stalling here.
Kristof is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kristof takes an elbow to the forehead.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brady tries to land knees in the clinch but Kristof avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady lands an elbow inside.
Brady letting Kristof take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virag Kristof.
Brady uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kristof has time to react.
Kristof uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brady.
Kristof darts in and clinches Brady up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kristof.
Come on Kristof - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A bit of stalling here from Kristof.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kristof.
Brady misses with some punches.
Brady misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kristof avoiding damage.
Kristof stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kristof stalling.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brady just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kristof's brow.
Brady being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virag Kristof.
Brady ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kristof gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kristof just leaning against Brady, taking a breather.
Kristof slows down the pace here.
Kristof effectively controlling the action here.
Kristof taking a breather.
Brady misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kristof's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virag Kristof.
Nice jab there from Brady.
That has opened up Virag Kristof's cut even more.
Kristof pushes Brady up against the cage in a clinch.
Brady misses with an elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kristof avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady misses with a punch on the inside.
Kristof content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kristof has Brady pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kristof.
Kristof is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virag Kristof.
Brady fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kristof, pushing him back against the cage.
Brady misses with some punches.
Kristof avoids the elbow strike from Brady, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kristof blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kristof.
Kristof effectively controlling the action here.
Kristof slows down the pace here.
Kristof stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brady.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cannon Brady will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Virag Kristof's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kristof has managed to clinch.
Brady being controlled against the cage.
Virag Kristof seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virag Kristof.
Nice shot by Brady.
Brady gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee calls for Kristof to work.
Brady lands a left hand.
Brady misses with some punches.
Brady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kristof taking a breather.
A short left from Brady.
Kristof stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brady makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kristof content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kristof.
Brady working aggressively here.
Brady lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brady.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Kristof - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kristof.
Kristof stalls.
Kristof is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virag Kristof.
Brady scores with a shot to the body.
Kristof pushes Brady up against the cage in a clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kristof in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Brady being controlled against the cage.
Kristof taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kristof.
Brady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brady misses with some punches.
Kristof blocks an uppercut.
Kristof avoiding damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brady just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kristof's brow.
Kristof blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kristof displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brady up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kristof.
The crowd are getting on Kristof's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kristof.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brady just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kristof's brow.
Kristof slows down the pace here.
Kristof taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virag Kristof.
Kristof rushes Brady and presses him up against the cage.
Come on Kristof - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brady using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kristof is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kristof manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kristof is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brady creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brady tries to land knees in the clinch but Kristof avoids the damage to the body.
Brady misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brady creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristof blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brady as Kristof tries to tie him up.
Kristof blocks an uppercut.
Brady creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kristof's defenses.
Brady misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brady.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brady misses with an elbow strike.
Kristof wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brady.
Kristof avoiding damage.
Brady lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The cut above Virag Kristof's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brady letting Kristof take a breather here.
Brady misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brady.
Kristof effectively controlling the action here.
Kristof is looking to control Brady's arms but Brady gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kristof has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virag Kristof.
Brady scores with a jab.
Kristof closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brady misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brady.
Brady is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kristof can do to turn this around?
Brady misses with the head strike.
Brady misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brady scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brady.
Kristof avoids the elbow strike from Brady, against the cage.
Kristof blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brady tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kristof avoids it.
Brady has a couple of punches blocked by Kristof.
Brady misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kristof blocking some punches.
Brady looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brady being controlled against the cage.
Kristof holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brady misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cannon Brady dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Virag Kristof's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kristof closes the distance and clinches.
Brady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brady lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kristof backwards.
Brady scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brady letting Kristof take a breather here.
Brady misses with an elbow over the top.
Brady misses with the head strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brady letting Kristof take a breather here.
Nice elbow from Brady.
The referee calls for Kristof to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brady being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virag Kristof.
Brady is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brady cracks Kristof with an open hand slap.
Kristof is rocked!
Virag Kristof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristof takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kristof is still on wobbly legs! Can Brady finish him?
Brady throws a shot to the body.
Kristof takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brady dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kristof. That did some damage!
Kristof closes the distance and pushes Brady back into the cage.
Kristof effectively controlling the action here.
Kristof is looking to control Brady's arms but Brady gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kristof has his back to the cage.
Kristof is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brady is keeping busy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brady just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kristof's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brady.
Kristof effectively controlling the action here.
Brady looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Brady fails to land.
Brady lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Virag Kristof's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kristof blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brady throws an elbow that misses.
Kristof trying to stall but Brady improves his position.
Clinched against the cage, Brady lands a big elbow that drops Kristof! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Kristof is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cannon Brady!
Cannon Brady decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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