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EFC 15 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Selimkhan Rasnov (ranked 6006 p4p, 5110 weight class) and Phol Mfer (ranked 625 p4p, 589 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Selimkhan Rasnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Phol Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasnov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mfer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rasnov misses with a jab to the body
letting Mfer counter with a right hand.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rasnov.
Mfer scores with a jab.
Rasnov tries to close the distance and clinch but Mfer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov throws a leg kick but Mfer checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Mfer misses.
Mfer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rasnov misses with a body shot.
Mfer throws out a counter right but Rasnov avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasnov throws a leg kick but Mfer moved away.
Rasnov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mfer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rasnov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mfer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mfer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mfer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mfer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rasnov backs up against the cage.
Rasnov throws a body kick that misses
and Mfer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rasnov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mfer tests Rasnov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 Rasnov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer lands a glancing blow to the side of Rasnov's head.
Oh Rasnov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Mfer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rasnov doesn't seem phased though.
Rasnov seems to have got his legs back now.
Rasnov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mfer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rasnov with a body shot.
Rasnov dives in for a single leg takedown but Mfer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mfer throws out a counter right but Rasnov avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mfer pushes Rasnov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mfer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rasnov rushes Mfer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mfer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rasnov is breathing heavily.
Mfer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Mfer.
Mfer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mfer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rasnov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mfer drops Rasnov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rasnov looks back up at him and smiles so Mfer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Mfer.
Mfer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rasnov sprawling to the canvas! Rasnov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mfer finish him?!
Phol Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mfer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer drops Rasnov with a huge uppercut! Rasnov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Mfer is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Mfer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Brown (ranked 3450 p4p, 6716 weight class) and Cairo Silva (ranked 461 p4p, 724 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 43 - 53 - 5, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Cairo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Brown.
A bone on bone clash there as Silva blocks the leg kick.
Brown throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
A low kick from Brown is predictable there
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Brown throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Silva misses.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silva takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Silva scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick
and Silva counters by clinching up.
Silva pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva wants to slow Brown down by chopping away at his legs.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silva with a nice cross.
Brown is rocked!
Silva scores with a kick to the body.
Brown throws a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown tries to land a leg kick but Silva saw it coming and moves away.
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brown tries to score with a low kick but Silva moves his leg out of the way.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Brown - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Silva, and another! Brown is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Cairo Silva!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Cairo Silva waved his t-shirt featuring EFC Threads's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack McGregson (ranked 5755 p4p, 5068 weight class) and Harrison Cutler (ranked 568 p4p, 532 weight class). Jack McGregson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack McGregson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harrison Cutler!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cutler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGregson.
McGregson tries to keep at a distance but Cutler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cutler prevents the takedown attempt.
Cutler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cutler lands an elbow inside that McGregson shrugs off.
McGregson gets control of Cutler's arms and successfully pulls guard. McGregson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cutler stopping the sweep attempt from McGregson.
McGregson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cutler is defending well. McGregson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cutler has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! McGregson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack McGregson!
Jack McGregson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wiz Kraven (ranked 3547 p4p, 4441 weight class) and Giant Destroyer (ranked 53 p4p, 156 weight class). The key to victory for Wiz Kraven has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Wiz Kraven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giant Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kraven circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Kraven. No joy for Destroyer on that attempt.
Giant Destroyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Kraven, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Destroyer dives in and grabs Kraven's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kraven pushes down on Destroyer's head and hops out.
Wiz Kraven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giant Destroyer.
Destroyer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kraven avoids it really well and circles away.
Kraven half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kraven lands with a nice combination. Destroyer backs away looking to recover.
 It looks like Giant Destroyer has been cut.
Destroyer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kraven but Kraven pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kraven shoots in but Destroyer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraven swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Destroyer shoots in looking for a takedown but Kraven manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Destroyer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kraven tries to sprawl but Destroyer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kraven is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraven trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Destroyer trying to control from half guard but Kraven is working away.
Destroyer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Destroyer trying to control the action but Kraven is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kraven gets full guard.
Kraven looking to hit a scissor sweep but Destroyer is one step ahead there.
Kraven keeping moving, preventing Destroyer from controlling successfully.
Kraven looking for a guillotine here but Destroyer defends easily.
Destroyer content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Destroyer passes Kraven's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Destroyer is keen to just control but Kraven is a slippery customer.
Destroyer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kraven wants to get back to full guard.
Destroyer is taking a breather. Kraven says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kraven works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kraven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Destroyer defends it easily.
Kraven keeping full guard, as Destroyer tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kraven not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Destroyer trying to control but Kraven is working from the bottom.
Destroyer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kraven seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Destroyer looking to sit in guard and control but Kraven gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Destroyer wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kraven manages to pass to side control.
Kraven throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraven is working for a kimura but Destroyer is defending it quite comfortably.
Destroyer is refusing to be controlled, as Kraven sits in half guard.
Kraven is really struggling to control Destroyer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kraven seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kraven seems to be working for a kimura but Destroyer defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wiz Kraven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giant Destroyer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kraven throws a series of punches but Destroyer avoids them all with ease.
Destroyer feints and as Kraven raises his hands in defense, Destroyer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Destroyer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Destroyer preventing the sweep.
Kraven working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Destroyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Destroyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Destroyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Destroyer 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.
Destroyer trying to control but Kraven is working from the bottom.
Kraven being controlled here, momentarily.
Destroyer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraven trying to control the position.
Kraven bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Destroyer's guard.
Kraven drops back, looking for a kneebar! Destroyer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Destroyer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Destroyer!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer is looking to take a break and control but Kraven is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kraven's face as Destroyer controls the position.
Destroyer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kraven. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kraven is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Kraven's face as Destroyer controls the position.
Kraven is looking for a sweep.
Destroyer trying to control the position but Kraven is working away.
Kraven is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Destroyer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kraven looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Destroyer wants to control but Kraven is keeping him busy.
Destroyer stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer is looking to take a break and control but Kraven is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Giant Destroyer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Destroyer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kraven moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kraven is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kraven wants to sweep here but Destroyer controlling him for the moment.
Kraven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Destroyer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kraven is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Destroyer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Destroyer wants to control from the top but Kraven keeps moving.
Destroyer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
More stalling from Destroyer.
Kraven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Destroyer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Destroyer trying to control but Kraven is working from the bottom.
Destroyer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Destroyer wants to pass the guard but Kraven is keeping the position.
Destroyer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Destroyer advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraven actively working from the bottom here.
Destroyer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giant Destroyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Giant Destroyer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kraven closes the distance and clinches up with Destroyer, looking for a takedown. Kraven pushes Destroyer against the cage but Destroyer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Destroyer has a takedown stuffed.
Kraven lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Destroyer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kraven pinned against the cage. Kraven gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Destroyer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kraven is not content to let Destroyer control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Destroyer is looking to take a break and control but Kraven is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraven tries to improve position but can't.
Destroyer working away.
Kraven tries to improve position but can't.
Destroyer laying and praying for a moment but Kraven takes advantage and regains half guard.
Destroyer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kraven!
Destroyer content just to control the position here.
Destroyer wants to control the pace but Kraven is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer controlling the position easily from mount.
Destroyer tries to control but Kraven wriggling away.
Kraven keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kraven is working hard here to advance position.
Destroyer tries to control but Kraven wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer controlling from mount.
Destroyer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Destroyer controlling from the full mount.
Kraven is in all sorts of trouble here.
Destroyer content just to control the position here.
Destroyer trying to control but Kraven is having none of it.
Kraven bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Destroyer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kraven might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kraven trying to control the position from guard on top but Destroyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraven working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Destroyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kraven throws an elbow that misses. Destroyer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kraven's guard. Nice move by Destroyer!
Kraven keeping moving, preventing Destroyer from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Destroyer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kraven is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giant Destroyer really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giant Destroyer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Destroyer tries to keep at a distance but Kraven has taken the fight into the clinch.
Destroyer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kraven is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Destroyer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kraven fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kraven gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Destroyer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kraven trying to keep a closed guard but Destroyer is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kraven is on top in guard.
Kraven throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraven wants to control from the top but Destroyer keeps moving.
Kraven wants to pass the guard but Destroyer is keeping the position.
Kraven is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kraven trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kraven trying to control the position from guard on top but Destroyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two 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.
Kraven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Destroyer is keeping the position for now.
Destroyer can't keep his opponent in guard - Kraven advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kraven looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kraven is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Destroyer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kraven.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraven looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kraven is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Destroyer defends it well.
That's four 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.
Kraven is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Destroyer is just riding it out for now. Kraven eventually gives up the hold.
Destroyer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kraven scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraven not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kraven stops Destroyer from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wiz Kraven showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Wiz Kraven!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Wiz Kraven!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Wiz Kraven!
Wiz Kraven wins by unanimous decision!
Wiz Kraven thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cranjis Mcbasketball (ranked 3095 p4p, 5069 weight class) and Jaden Tufalo (ranked 418 p4p, 585 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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178
4 - 8 - 0 |
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180
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cranjis Mcbasketball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaden Tufalo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tufalo rushes Mcbasketball and presses him up against the cage.
Mcbasketball pulls guard.
Mcbasketball throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mcbasketball looking to control.
Mcbasketball is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tufalo is aware though and is defending well.
Tufalo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mcbasketball looking for a guillotine here but Tufalo defends easily.
Mcbasketball had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tufalo defends it easily.
Mcbasketball has his foot on Tufalo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tufalo works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcbasketball is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tufalo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcbasketball. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcbasketball had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tufalo defends it easily.
Mcbasketball working a defensive guard here.
Mcbasketball is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tufalo rolls with it to try and escape but Mcbasketball cranks on the arm and Tufalo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cranjis Mcbasketball!
Cranjis Mcbasketball decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between The Eagle (ranked 6188 p4p, 6378 weight class) and Jordan Karpov (ranked 599 p4p, 609 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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144
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, The Eagle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jordan Karpov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karpov gets a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karpov.
Eagle can't break the clinch.
Eagle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karpov prevents it.
Eagle has a couple of punches blocked by Karpov.
A short right from Karpov.
Karpov slowing the pace effectively.
Eagle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karpov lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eagle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karpov walks away with a smile on his face. Eagle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Eagle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karpov slips under a jab from Eagle.
We've been hearing reports that Eagle has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Karpov gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Karpov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Karpov misses with an elbow strike.
Eagle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Still in the clinch, Karpov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karpov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Karpov.
Eagle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karpov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karpov effectively controlling the action here.
Still in the clinch, Karpov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karpov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eagle backwards.
Eagle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karpov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eagle.
A short uppercut from Karpov.
Eagle can't get the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karpov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karpov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Eagle or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karpov.
Karpov lands a shot to the body.
Karpov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eagle backwards.
A short right from Karpov.
Karpov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eagle backwards.
Karpov lands a right hand.
Karpov pushes Eagle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karpov lands a hook that snaps the head of Eagle backwards.
Eagle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Karpov after a bit of a struggle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Karpov misses with an elbow strike.
Karpov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karpov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karpov lands a body punch.
Eagle looking for a takedown.
Karpov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karpov lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karpov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karpov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karpov prevents Eagle from breaking the clinch.
Eagle is trying to break free.
Nice elbow from Karpov.
It looks like The Eagle has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karpov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karpov lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Karpov.
Karpov digs a right hand into Eagle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eagle's gas tank.
Eagle is breathing heavily.
Karpov lands a left hand.
Karpov stalling against the cage.
Eagle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eagle takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Karpov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Eagle's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Eagle tries to keep at a distance but Karpov has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karpov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Eagle takes a shot to the head.
Karpov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eagles head.
Eagle is trying to pull guard but Karpov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Eagle is trying to pull guard but Karpov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Karpov.
Eagle blocks the elbow strike.
Eagle blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpov lands a right hand.
Karpov lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karpov.
Jordan Karpov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karpov lands an elbow just above Eagle 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karpov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eagle's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Karpov.
Eagle blocks the elbow strike.
Karpov scores with a shoulder strike.
Karpov lands a body punch.
Karpov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Eagle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karpov.
Eagle is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Eagle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karpov scores with a hook to the body.
Karpov digs a right hand underneath Eagle's ribcage. Eagle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karpov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Karpov.
Karpov lands a shot to the body.
Karpov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karpov taking a breather.
Karpov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Eagle or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karpov is struggling to control the position.
Karpov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karpov lands a left hand.
Eagle is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karpov.
Oh Eagle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karpov lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Karpov.
A short right from Karpov on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpov has Eagle pressed against the cage. He pushes Eagle back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Karpov throws a beautiful elbow that sends Eagle crashing to the floor! Karpov piles on the pressure with more strikes! Eagle is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Karpov!
Jordan Karpov 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baldimir Zsofka (ranked 6651 p4p, 2085 weight class) and Daizen Kuroda (ranked 755 p4p, 323 weight class). Zsofka comes to the cage accompanied by Raid - MF DOOM . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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185
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156
5 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baldimir Zsofka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daizen Kuroda!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuroda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Kuroda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice cross by Zsofka.
Zsofka connects with a crisp jab.
Zsofka digs a good body shot into Kuroda's ribs.
Kuroda looks to land a right hand but Zsofka moved out of range.
Kuroda tries for a takedown but Zsofka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zsofka lands a nice hook to Kuroda's body. Kuroda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zsofka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zsofka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zsofka.
Zsofka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuroda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zsofka counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Zsofka.
Kuroda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zsofka misses with a low kick.
Zsofka feints and then cracks Kuroda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuroda down.
Zsofka moves out of range as Kuroda strikes.
Zsofka ducks under a wild hook from Kuroda.
Kuroda dives in and grabs Zsofka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zsofka pushes down on Kuroda's head and hops out.
Baldimir Zsofka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
Zsofka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zsofka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zsofka scores with a punch to the head.
Zsofka connects with a single shot there.
Nice jab there from Zsofka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Zsofka. That snapped Kuroda's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuroda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zsofka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zsofka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kuroda's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kuroda's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice jab there from Zsofka.
Kuroda misses with a takedown attempt
and Zsofka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 Kuroda is rocked!
Zsofka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuroda is still on wobbly legs! Can Zsofka finish him?
Zsofka misses with a hook. Kuroda ducked under it nicely.
Zsofka with a nice calf kick.
Kuroda seems to have recovered his senses.
Zsofka lands a nice shot that snaps Kuroda's head back.
Zsofka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuroda at a distance.
Zsofka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zsofka misses the jab.
Zsofka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zsofka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baldimir Zsofka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuroda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zsofka.
Zsofka takes a swing at Kuroda's ribcage but misses.
Kuroda has his takedown stuffed
and Zsofka counters with a stiff right hand.
Zsofka throws a hook but Kuroda blocks it.
Kuroda misses with a straight left.
Kuroda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zsofka.
A little jabbing left from Kuroda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zsofka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kuroda will feel that in the morning.
Zsofka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuroda.
A punch lands to the side of Kuroda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kuroda takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka with a nice calf kick.
Kuroda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looks like Zsofka has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zsofka connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsofka connects with a jab.
Kuroda shoots in for a double leg but Zsofka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuroda throws a poor cross that misses
and Zsofka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zsofka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuroda.
An attempted straight right counter from Zsofka misses the target.
Zsofka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuroda under the eye.
Zsofka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuroda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zsofka counters with an inside leg kick.
Zsofka with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baldimir Zsofka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zsofka lands with a good body shot.
Kuroda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zsofka.
Kuroda throws out a counter right but Zsofka avoids it with no problem.
Kuroda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zsofka throws a head kick but Kuroda moves out of range.
Kuroda slips under a jab from Zsofka.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kuroda might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Zsofka has got the better of the exchanges.
Zsofka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zsofka scores with a nice strike.
Kuroda throws a lazy uppercut
and Zsofka counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsofka throws the kick towards the body but Kuroda avoids it.
Zsofka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Kuroda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuroda misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsofka feints and then cracks Kuroda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuroda down.
Zsofka with the inside leg kick.
Kuroda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baldimir Zsofka is winning the standup battle so far.
Zsofka ducks under a wild hook from Kuroda.
Zsofka connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuroda throws out a loose jab but Zsofka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zsofka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zsofka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuroda tries for a takedown but Zsofka circles away easily
and Zsofka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zsofka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuroda can do to turn this around?
Kuroda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zsofka lands a jab to the head.
Kuroda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka jabs at Kuroda's body.
Kuroda throws a lazy uppercut
and Zsofka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuroda thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zsofka misses with a low kick as Kuroda jumps back.
Zsofka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kuroda has time to react.
Zsofka ducks under a wild hook from Kuroda.
Kuroda throws a poor cross that misses
and Zsofka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zsofka connects with a solid leg kick.
Zsofka cracks a nice hook into Kuroda's ribs.
Zsofka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zsofka lands a big head kick that sends Kuroda tumbling to the mat! Zsofka takes a step backwards and waves Kuroda back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kuroda throws a jab when Zsofka was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda misses with a straight left.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Zsofka! Kuroda is out on his feet! Zsofka rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Kuroda is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Kuroda is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldimir Zsofka!
Baldimir Zsofka took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HELLBENT for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lue Randle (ranked 4778 p4p, 3692 weight class) and Tugsbayar Enkhtulga (ranked 566 p4p, 523 weight class). Tugsbayar Enkhtulga acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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178
3 - 1 - 0 |
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185
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lue Randle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tugsbayar Enkhtulga!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Enkhtulga. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Randle. Those never looked like landing.
Enkhtulga tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Randle misses with a double jab
and Enkhtulga counters with a two punch combo.
Randle shoots in for a double leg but Enkhtulga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tugsbayar Enkhtulga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Randle throws a series of punches but Enkhtulga avoids them all with ease.
Enkhtulga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Enkhtulga lands with a nice body kick.
Enkhtulga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Enkhtulga doesn't manage to clinch there - Randle circles away.
Good work by Enkhtulga as he checks the leg kick.
Enkhtulga misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enkhtulga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Randle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Randle is defended easily by Enkhtulga.
Randle closes the distance and clinches.
Randle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Enkhtulga's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enkhtulga.
Randle prevents Enkhtulga from breaking the clinch.
Enkhtulga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Randle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Enkhtulga misses with a low kick.
Randle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Enkhtulga goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Lue Randle has been cut.
Randle swings widly with a right hand
and Enkhtulga counters with a series of strikes. Randle will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randle has managed to clinch.
Randle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Randle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Enkhtulga wants to get back to striking at distance but Randle won't allow it.
Randle manages to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randle controlling Enkhtulga's posture.
Enkhtulga must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Enkhtulga is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Randle has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Enkhtulga is looking to defend but Randle has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Enkhtulga! Randle pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Enkhtulga taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lue Randle!
A victorious Lue Randle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renat Dadasov (ranked 2046 p4p, 1128 weight class) and Kyle Austin (ranked 283 p4p, 168 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renat Dadasov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Austin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dadasov wants to slow Austin down by chopping away at his legs.
Dadasov clinches.
Dadasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Austin has Dadasov up against the cage in a clinch.
Austin's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Austin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Austin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Austin lands an elbow inside that Dadasov shrugs off.
Dadasov blocks an elbow strike.
Austin misses with a knee strike.
Dadasov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Austin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Austin looking to throw knees to the head but Dadasov is blocking nicely.
Austin manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Austin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Austin tries to clinch up but Dadasov circles away and keeps his distance.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Austin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dadasov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dadasov drives through and clinches with Austin against the cage.
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dadasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dadasov lands a leg kick that knocks Austin off balance momentarily.
A low kick from Dadasov is predictable there
and Austin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Austin dodges the punch combination from Dadasov.
Austin instigates a clinch.
Dadasov is trying to break the clinch but Austin is controlling him.
Dadasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Austin throws a one two combo.
Austin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Austin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dadasov wants to get back to striking at distance but Austin won't allow it.
Dadasov breaks from the clinch.
Dadasov lands a nice looking body shot.
Dadasov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Austin is out of range and Dadasov settles back down.
Austin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dadasov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Austin swings widly with a right hand
and Dadasov counters with an inside leg kick.
Austin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Austin looks to land a right hand but Dadasov moved out of range.
Austin throws a head kick that misses.
Austin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dadasov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A leg kick checked by Dadasov.
Austin staying out of range there.
Dadasov misses with a hook. Austin ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin tries to clinch up.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dadasov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dadasov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Austin moves out of range of the leg kick from Dadasov.
Dadasov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Austin doesn't manage to clinch there - Dadasov circles away.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Austin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dadasov checks it well.
Dadasov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dadasov throws a leg kick that misses.
Dadasov backing away here, and Austin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Austin throws a sloppy head kick and Dadasov moves out of range easily.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Dadasov stuns Austin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Austin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dadasov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Dadasov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dadasov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Austin. Dadasov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Renat Dadasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dadasov throws a chopping leg kick but Austin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Austin misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Austin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dadasov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dadasov counters with a low kick, right behind Austin 's knee.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dadasov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Dadasov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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 Renat Dadasov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Austin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dadasov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Austin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dadasov just misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov closes the distance and clinches.
Dadasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Austin throws a head kick that misses.
Dadasov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice leg kick from Dadasov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Austin throws a sloppy head kick and Dadasov moves out of range easily.
Dadasov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Austin is looking for the big counter here.
Renat Dadasov is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dadasov moves away from the strike by Austin.
A clash of legs there as Austin blocks the low kick.
Austin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Austin wants to counter the offense by Dadasov and move into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dadasov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Austin checks a low kick from Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dadasov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dadasov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Austin wants to counter with a clinch but Dadasov pushes him away.
Dadasov misses with a hook
and Austin counters with a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Austin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dadasov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dadasov throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Kyle Austin has been cut.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch but Dadasov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dadasov lands a head shot.
Austin clinches up with Dadasov and pushes him back against the cage.
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Austin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dadasov can pounce on him.
Dadasov misses with a low kick.
Dadasov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Austin checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dadasov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Austin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dadasov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Austin counters with a stiff right hand.
Dadasov scores with a leg kick.
Austin checks the leg kick.
Dadasov connects with an inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Austin blocks the low kick.
Austin throws a big counter head kick but Dadasov avoids it with no problem.
Dadasov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Austin, pushing him back against the cage.
Austin misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Austin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Austin.
Austin misses with a head kick.
Austin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Austin misses with a head kick.
Austin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dadasov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Austin's efforts to push away.
Austin tries to land a knee to the head but Dadasov blocks with his arms.
Austin lands a nice elbow.
Dadasov wants to get back to striking at distance but Austin won't allow it.
Dadasov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Austin tries to land knees in the clinch but Dadasov avoids the damage to the body.
Austin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dadasov breaks from the clinch.
Dadasov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin wants to clinch.
Dadasov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Austin avoids the head kick by Dadasov.
Dadasov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Austin throws a looping overhand right but Dadasov ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Austin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Renat Dadasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dadasov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dadasov missing with a left hand there. Austin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dadasov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dadasov tries to move into range but Austin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A low kick lands for Dadasov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Renat Dadasov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyle Austin's cut.
That's time! Dadasov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dadasov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oooooh!!! Austin has knocked Dadasov down with a huge combo! Austin steps away and waves a wobbly Dadasov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Dadasov is rocked!
Dadasov is looking to slow Austin down with leg kicks.
Oh Dadasov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Austin cracks Dadasov with a hook to the temple - Dadasov is on wobbly legs here! Austin swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Dadasov falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Austin wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kyle Austin!
Kyle Austin is the new light heavyweight champion!
Kyle Austin made sure to mention his sponsor, EFC Threads in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sepi Pulkkinen (ranked 690 p4p, 5525 weight class) and Bautista Laguna (ranked 29 p4p, 647 weight class). Bautista Laguna has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sepi Pulkkinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Bautista Laguna!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laguna.
Pulkkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laguna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laguna! But no joy.
Laguna throws a right hand that Pulkkinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Pulkkinen also avoids with ease.
Laguna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen clinches up against the cage.
Laguna pulls Pulkkinen into guard.
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.
Pulkkinen content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laguna keeping full guard, as Pulkkinen tries to pass.
Pulkkinen content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laguna is keeping the position for now.
Pulkkinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laguna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pulkkinen has managed to get both his arms back between Laguna's legs - danger averted.
Pulkkinen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pulkkinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laguna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pulkkinen has managed to get both his arms back between Laguna's legs - danger averted.
Pulkkinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Laguna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pulkkinen is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Pulkkinen is stalling in the full guard.
Pulkkinen passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Pulkkinen seems content to control.
Pulkkinen continues to stall.
Pulkkinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Laguna moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pulkkinen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pulkkinen darts in trying to clinch
and Laguna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulkkinen throws a nice looking combination but Laguna bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Bautista Laguna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laguna throws a combination that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Bautista Laguna has been cut.
Laguna fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pulkkinen is looking to clinch.
Laguna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pulkkinen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pulkkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pulkkinen!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laguna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter the offense by Laguna and move into the clinch.
Pulkkinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Laguna.
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 Sepi Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bautista Laguna'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.
Laguna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laguna backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pulkkinen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Laguna successfully pulls guard.
Laguna has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Pulkkinen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laguna working for a triangle but Pulkkinen defends it easily.
Laguna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pulkkinen defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laguna working for a triangle but Pulkkinen defends it easily.
Laguna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pulkkinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pulkkinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laguna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pulkkinen defends it easily.
Laguna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pulkkinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pulkkinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Further stalling from Pulkkinen.
Laguna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pulkkinen 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen moves into range and clinches up with Laguna.
Laguna jumps guard but Pulkkinen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Laguna is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pulkkinen to keep the fight standing.
Laguna being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Pulkkinen on the inside.
I was talking to Pulkkinen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pulkkinen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pulkkinen stalling in the clinch but Laguna improves position.
A short right from Pulkkinen on the inside.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
That has opened up Bautista Laguna's cut even more.
Pulkkinen'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.
Pulkkinen tries to stall but Laguna uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Laguna jumps guard but Pulkkinen stands there with Laguna around his waist. Laguna gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sepi Pulkkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bautista Laguna.
Pulkkinen has Laguna pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sepi Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen instigates a clinch.
Laguna swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lagunas head.
A short left from Pulkkinen.
Laguna is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen lands a body punch.
Laguna is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
Laguna is breathing heavily.
Pulkkinen has Laguna pressed against the cage.
Pulkkinen has Laguna pressed against the cage. Laguna drops his hands and Pulkkinen takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Laguna tumbling to the canvas! Pulkkinen rains down with more punches but Laguna was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Pulkkinen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen retains his super heavyweight title!
Sepi Pulkkinen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLBENT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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