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Event:
UVC 20
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Houdini looks to score with a jab to the body but Frasier is just out of range.
Frasier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frasier ducks under a wild hook from Houdini.
Frasier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Houdini sprawls well. Houdini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frasier gets slowly back to his feet.
Frasier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Houdini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frasier blocks a leg kick.
Frasier throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Houdini counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Frasier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frasier trying to hold on to Houdini's head to control him but Houdini postures up.
Frasier has hold of Houdini's hands but Houdini slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Houdini seems to be working for a kimura but Frasier defends the submission attempt.
Houdini throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Houdini missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Houdini landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Houdini scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Houdini takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Houdini scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Frasier tries to get to full guard but Houdini has control of the leg.
Houdini lands with a punch from half guard.
Houdini trying to pass the guard but Frasier defending well.
Houdini thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frasier's head.
Frasier wants to control but Houdini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Frasier has his hands clasped together around Houdini's back. He's all about the action.
Frasier is trying to maintain the position but Houdini is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Houdini landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Frasier wants to get back to full guard but Houdini has mounted him!
Houdini is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Frasier can't escape the position.
Houdini lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houdini with shots to the head and body - Frasier looks very uncomfortable down there.
Frasier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BOOM! Houdini connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Houdini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Houdini scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Frasier?
#T3#
Houdini with shots to the head and body - Frasier looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Houdini connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Houdini avoids the attempt from Frasier to control.
Houdini lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Frasier tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Houdini goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Frasier turns into him and now he's in Houdini's guard.
Frasier showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Houdini looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Frasier has picked Houdini up and slammed him! Houdini can't keep hold of the triangle and Frasier manages to pass to side control!#T4#
Houdini sneaks back into half guard.
Houdini is staying active underneath Frasier, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Houdini trying to control here.
Houdini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Frasier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Frasier trying to control the position from guard on top but Houdini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Houdini is looking for a triangle but Frasier pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Houdini has a closed guard, preventing Frasier from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Houdini dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Houdini tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frasier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Houdini somewhat.#CL#
Frasier forces Houdini back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Frasier jumps guard.
Houdini stands up over Frasier, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Houdini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Frasier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Frasier tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Frasier throws his legs up looking for a submission but Houdini uses it to pass to side control.
Frasier wants to control but Houdini postures up.
Houdini landing a few strikes.
Houdini lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Frasier tries to bench press Houdini off him but Houdini keeps the position.
Frasier on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Frasier isn't going anywhere.
Houdini working the ground and pound.
Frasier manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Houdini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Houdini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Houdini has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Frasier has passed into side control.
Houdini tries to bench press Frasier off him but Frasier keeps the position.
Andre Houdini has got the better of the ground game so far.
Frasier connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Houdini some visible discomfort.
Frasier avoids the strikes from the bottom by Houdini.
Houdini is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Frasier off and has taken his back!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Houdini. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T2#
Houdini lands shots from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frasier trying to control the hands but Houdini breaks the grip.
Frasier covers up after that shot from Houdini.
Frasier wants to control his opponent's hands but Houdini gets his hands free.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Houdini. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Frasier trying to control the action but Houdini just sinks the hooks in.
Houdini controls the position.
Houdini has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee is taking a good look at Frasier as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Houdini!
#T3#
Frasier is really stuck here.
Houdini is not going to allow Frasier to sit and survive in this position.
Houdini lands a shot to the body. #CUT2#
It looks like Jamal Frasier has been cut.#SUB2#
Houdini tightening his grip on Frasier, looking for the choke.
Frasier just trying to survive but Houdini is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Houdini has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Frasier.
Houdini scores with punches to the body. #T4#
Frasier rolls, trying to escape but Houdini keeps control of the position.
Houdini lands with a hammerfist to the side of Frasier's head.
Frasier turns into Houdini and is now in his guard.
Houdini wants to sweep here but Frasier controlling him for the moment.
Houdini trying to keep a closed guard but Frasier is proving a slippery customer.
Frasier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Frasier slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Houdini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frasier defends it easily.
Frasier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Houdini's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Houdini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jamal Frasier's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick from Houdini misses.
Frasier is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Houdini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frasier tries to clinch but Houdini moves out of range.
Frasier fails to land the takedown.
Andre Houdini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frasier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Frasier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Houdini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frasier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Frasier closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Houdini to the mat! Houdini manages to get full guard.
Houdini looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Frasier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Houdini looking for a guillotine here but Frasier defends easily.
Houdini wants to sweep here but Frasier controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Houdini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Houdini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frasier is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Frasier won't allow Houdini to sweep him here.
Houdini keeping moving, preventing Frasier from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Houdini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frasier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Frasier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Frasier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Frasier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Houdini is looking to sweep but instead, Frasier has passed into half guard.
Houdini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frasier is working away from the top position though.
Frasier prevents Houdini from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Houdini manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Houdini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frasier is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Frasier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Frasier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Frasier content to stall in guard here.
Houdini has a closed guard, preventing Frasier from standing up.
Frasier scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Frasier drops back looking for a leg! Houdini is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Houdini manages to kick Frasier off! Frasier jumps back into Houdini's guard. #SUB2#
Houdini has an active guard here but Frasier has managed to pass into half guard.
Frasier seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T4#
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.
Frasier keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Houdini actively working from the bottom here.
Frasier seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Houdini is looking to control Frasier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Houdini avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big left from Houdini misses.
Frasier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Houdini changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Frasier looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jamal Frasier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frasier taking a bit of punishment here - Houdini scoring with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jamal Frasier.
I think Houdini 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Houdini!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Houdini cracks Hartens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Houdini throws a leg kick but Hartens moved away.
Hartens is looking for a counter combo.
Houdini stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Houdini wants it to stay on the feet.
Houdini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hartens!
Houdini keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Houdini throws a sloppy head kick and Hartens moves out of range easily.
Hartens avoids the body shot from Houdini.
Hartens throws a counter high kick but Houdini was just alert enough to avoid it.#TD2#
Houdini drives through with a takedown into Hartens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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.
Houdini with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Houdini lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Houdini trying to control but Hartens is working from the bottom.
Hartens is breathing heavily.
Hartens tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hartens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
Houdini content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Hartens has momentary wrist control but Houdini slips an elbow through the middle.
Houdini lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Houdini stands up over Hartens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Houdini stands up over Hartens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#
Hartens is rocked!
My spies in The Priest Hood inform me that Houdini has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Houdini showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oh Hartens is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Houdini gets to his feet and stands over Hartens, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hartens felt that one! Houdini unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hartens from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Houdini!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 797 Round 4
Date: Nov 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Houdini feints and as Guy raises his hands in defense, Houdini changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Houdini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Houdini throws a big elbow that misses.
Guy wants to sweep here but Houdini controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Houdini chips away with some ground and pound.
Houdini distracts Guy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Houdini is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Houdini content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Houdini throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houdini with a nice head shot there.
Houdini postures up and lands a big shot to Guy's brow.
Houdini scoring with punches to the head and body.
Houdini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Houdini throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Houdini lands a couple of elbows.
Houdini chips away with some ground and pound.
Guy keeping moving, preventing Houdini from controlling successfully.
Guy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Houdini on the ground.
Houdini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Houdini lands some shots froms side control.#SUB2#
Houdini wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Guy, who protects the arm well.
Houdini lands some shots froms side control.
Houdini landing strikes.
Houdini cracks Guy with a big right hand but Guy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Houdini has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Check out the look on Houdini's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T2#
Guy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Houdini connects with a decent elbow.
Guy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Guy is breathing heavily.
Houdini staying calm.
Houdini in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC2#
Guy is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houdini creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Guy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oh Guy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Houdini lands a few punches from side control.
Guy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Guy tries to get out of the position.
Houdini working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Guy trying to remain calm as Houdini controls from the top position.
A big shot lands for Houdini! That's hurt Guy! Will he recover? Houdini fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Houdini!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 797 Round 3
Date: Nov 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Houdini decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Houdini connects with a nice short shot to Blake's temple.
Houdini working the head and body with strikes.
Houdini scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Houdini prevents Blake from standing back up.
Blake trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Houdini thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blake is trying to stand up here but Houdini is controlling him well.
Houdini winds up and cracks Blake with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Houdini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Houdini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blake is trying to stand.
Blake has hold of Houdini's hands but Houdini slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blake is looking to escape.
Houdini has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Houdini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houdini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Houdini stops Blake from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Houdini connects with a nice short shot to Blake's temple.
Houdini stops Blake from getting back to his feet.
Houdini sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blake defending well though.
Houdini is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blake pushes Houdini off looking to stand but Houdini dives back in and keeps control.
Houdini lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blake wants to get back to his feet.
Blake could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Blake is staying active underneath Houdini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Houdini thows a huge punch but Blake dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Houdini winds up and cracks Blake with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Houdini lands a nice short elbow.
Houdini throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Houdini sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blake defending well though.
Blake is trying to stand back up but Houdini is controlling him
Blake has hold of Houdini's hands but Houdini slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Houdini landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Blake is trying to stand up here but Houdini is controlling him well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Houdini connects with a nice short shot to Blake's temple.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Blake is breathing heavily.
Houdini landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Houdini stops Blake from getting back to his feet.
Blake is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Houdini scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Blake wants to get back to his feet.
Houdini winds up and cracks Blake with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Houdini is looking to advance position but Blake won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Houdini.
Houdini lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Houdini.
Houdini slips a nice elbow through Blake's hands, connecting with Blake's forehead.
Houdini slips a nice elbow through Blake's hands, connecting with Blake's forehead.
Houdini is trying to control. Blake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #ES#
Blake manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houdini was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.#T4#
Blake jabs Houdini to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A combination from Blake does no damage.
Houdini thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houdini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blake.#TD2#
Houdini shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Houdini showed some decent athleticism there.
Houdini landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Blake is trying to stand.
Houdini is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Houdini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Houdini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Houdini winds up and cracks Blake with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Houdini connects with a nice short shot to Blake's temple.
Blake pushes Houdini off looking to stand but Houdini dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Houdini dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Houdini manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blake on his heels. He'll look to pass Blake's guard now, I'm sure.
Houdini distracts Blake with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Houdini makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blake wants to stand and escape but Houdini is having none of it. #ES#
Blake has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Houdini is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Houdini breaks from the clinch.
Blake throws a nice looking combination but Houdini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Houdini takes a swing at Blake's ribcage but misses.
Houdini lands the left hand.
Houdini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake throws a right hand that Houdini ducks under and follows up with a left that Houdini also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Houdini avoids the body shot from Blake.
Blake staying out of range there.
Blake misses with a wild body shot.
Blake just misses with a punch to the body.
Houdini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blake slips under a jab.#T1#
Blake misses with a body shot.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Houdini manages to avoid it.
Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mike Blake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Houdini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Houdini gets the takedown into side control.
Houdini working the head and body with strikes.
Houdini tries to score with some ground and pound. Blake controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Houdini working the head and body with strikes.
Blake is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Houdini has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Houdini working the head and body with strikes.
Blake is not content to let Houdini control the position. #SUB2#
Houdini looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Houdini scoring with punches and elbows.
Blake on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houdini in side control, throwing shots but Blake defends.
Blake wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Blake takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Blake is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Houdini asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The strikes coming from Houdini are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Blake is trying to buck Houdini off.
Houdini working the body and head with strikes.
Houdini trying to control the action but Blake is working from the bottom.
Blake tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T4#
Blake wants to get back to his feet.
Houdini punches Blake on the ear. #SUB2#
Houdini is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Blake is defending well though. Houdini let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Blake defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Houdini's arms.
Blake is trying to stand back up.
Blake covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Houdini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Houdini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blake takes a swing at Houdini's ribcage but misses.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houdini was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Blake staying out of range there.
Blake was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blake misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Houdini. Blake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blake misses with a wild body shot.
Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Houdini is just out of range.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Houdini moves away.
Blake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Houdini.
Blake misses with a body shot.
Houdini is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mike Blake is winning the standup battle so far.
Blake takes a swing at Houdini's ribcage but misses.
Blake misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Houdini misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake staying out of range there.
Houdini looks to land a left hand but Blake moved out of range nicely.
Houdini looks to land a left hand but Blake moved out of range nicely.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake staying out of range there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Houdini loads up on a big right hand but Blake slips the punch.#T1#
Blake misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Houdini misses the target.
Houdini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Houdini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blake is looking to wear down Houdini with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Houdini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blake.
Blake misses with a series of wild punches.
Blake swings for the body but Houdini moves out of range.
Houdini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Houdini looks to score with a jab to the body but Blake is just out of range.
Houdini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blake appears to be looking for a big counter.
Houdini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blake was well out of range. Poor timing from Houdini.
Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Houdini is just out of range.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Houdini.
Houdini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Houdini throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blake misses with a body shot.
Mike Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houdini throws an overhand right that lands on Blake's shoulder, as Blake tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Houdini tries to score with a low kick but Blake moves his leg out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Blake. Those never looked like landing.
Houdini throws a body punch but Blake moves out of range.
Blake lands a jab to Houdini's midsection.#TD2#
Houdini throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blake tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Houdini is in Blake's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houdini content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Houdini is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Houdini postures up and lands a big shot to Blake's brow.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Houdini from controlling successfully.
Houdini postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Houdini chips away with some ground and pound.
Houdini wants to pass the guard but Blake is keeping the position.
Houdini scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Houdini tries to free his leg and advance position but Blake is retaining full guard.
Houdini throws a big elbow that misses.
Houdini lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Houdini throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blake works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES#
Blake pushes Houdini off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Houdini closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Houdini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blake is looking to escape.#ES#
Blake has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Houdini is on him like a limpet, forcing Blake back against the cage.#BC#
Blake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Houdini misses with a body shot.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Houdini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blake lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Houdini at a distance.
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Blake gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Houdini to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Blake is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Houdini presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Mike Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blake digs a right hand into Houdini's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Houdini's gas tank. #BC#
Blake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Houdini scores with a head kick.
Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Houdini moves away.
Houdini works the jab nicely.
Blake scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Houdini shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Houdini showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Blake kicks off Houdini and gets to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Blake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Houdini 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Andre Houdini!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Andre Houdini!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Andre Houdini!
Andre Houdini wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 797 Round 2
Date: Nov 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Houdini fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Swimao sprawls well initially but Houdini persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Swimao scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Houdini manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Houdini looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#CUT#
It looks like Henzo Swimao has been cut.
Swimao tries to lock up and control but Houdini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Houdini is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Swimao goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Houdini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andre Houdini!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 797 Round 1
Date: Nov 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Jeddington scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Houdini tries a head kick but it misses.
Houdini throws a body punch but Jeddington moves out of range.
Houdini darts in looking for a takedown but Jeddington gets double underhooks and turns Houdini into the cage.
Houdini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Houdini buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD#
Houdini looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Houdini lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jeddington keeping hold of Houdini's head, controlling as best he can.
Houdini lands with a punch from half guard.
Houdini slips a nice elbow through Jeddington's hands, connecting with Jeddington's forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houdini is nestled in close to Jeddington, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Houdini is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Houdini throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jeddington tries to roll over but Houdini keeps him under control.
Houdini working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Houdini lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Houdini wants to free his trapped foot but Jeddington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jeddington trying to control from the bottom.
Jeddington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jeddington is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Houdini wants to control but Jeddington is keeping him busy.
Houdini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Houdini working the head and body with strikes.
Jeddington pushes Houdini off looking to stand but Houdini dives back in and keeps control.
Houdini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jeddington keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Houdini connects with a nice short shot to Jeddington's temple.
Houdini lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Houdini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Houdini lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Houdini lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#
Jeddington is rocked!#T3#
Houdini lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Jeddington quite badly. Jeddington pulls Houdini in close trying to recover. Houdini postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Jeddington on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Jeddington doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Houdini!
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