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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazuya Mishima (ranked 4032 p4p, 4352 weight class) and Petr Amagov (ranked 534 p4p, 556 weight class). Mishima comes to the cage accompanied by Techno Syndrome Mortal Kombat. Kazuya Mishima has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazuya Mishima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Petr Amagov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mishima misses with a body kick.
Mishima lands with a shot to the body.
Mishima fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Amagov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Amagov ducks under a wild hook from Mishima.
Mishima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amagov.
Amagov closes the distance and pushes Mishima back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Amagov as Mishima tries to tie him up.
Mishima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mishima wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mishima has had enough of the clinch but Amagov keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mishima tries to circle away but Amagov has him pinned against the cage.
Mishima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amagov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mishima scores with a jab to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Amagov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amagov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishima is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Amagov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Amagov controlling the position.
Amagov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mishima works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Mishima looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two 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.
Mishima 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Amagov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Amagov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mishima has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mishima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Amagov controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishima looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Amagov shoots in looking for a takedown but Mishima manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Amagov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kazuya Mishima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mishima dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Amagov. That did some damage!
Amagov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mishima lands a leg kick that knocks Amagov off balance momentarily.
Mishima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amagov.
Mishima looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Amagov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Mishima.
Mishima scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amagov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Amagov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mishima. Mishima obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice sprawl there from Mishima as Amagov shoots in.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amagov throws a head kick that misses.
Kazuya Mishima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amagov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Amagov shoots in but Mishima avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kazuya Mishima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Amagov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mishima.
Mishima catches Amagov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mishima cracks Amagov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mishima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuya Mishima dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Amagov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mishima looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Amagov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mishima keeps working.
Amagov prevents Mishima from escaping the position.
Mishima managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Amagov.
Amagov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mishima tries to escape but Amagov is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amagov working the strikes but Mishima uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Amagov controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amagov is looking to advance position but Mishima won't allow it.
Amagov throws a strike but Mishima avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Amagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mishima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amagov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Amagov tries to move into range but Mishima moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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.
Amagov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mishima. That one must have hurt.
Mishima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Amagov fails to land the takedown.
Mishima scores with a jab to the body.
Amagov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mishima is looking to wear down Amagov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Amagov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mishima moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mishima fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Amagov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Amagov is breathing heavily.
Amagov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Amagov avoids the body shot from Mishima.
Kazuya Mishima is winning the standup battle so far.
Mishima throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishima misses with a body shot.
Mishima lands an overhand right.
Mishima lands a body shot.
Mishima moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mishima drops Amagov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Amagov looks back up at him and smiles so Mishima waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Amagov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mishima walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Amagov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Mishima swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Amagov's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazuya Mishima!
Kazuya Mishima bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Manners (ranked 6647 p4p, 3769 weight class) and Bob Weadababyitsaboy (ranked 649 p4p, 481 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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World class boxer
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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 8 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Manners!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Weadababyitsaboy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manners has a takedown stuffed.
Manners tries for a takedown but Weadababyitsaboy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Weadababyitsaboy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to clinch up but Manners circles away and keeps his distance.
Manners avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manners feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Weadababyitsaboy as Manners shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Manners. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manners throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Weadababyitsaboy's waist but Weadababyitsaboy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manners off to one side.
Manners fails with the takedown.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to counter the offense by Manners and move into the clinch position.
Weadababyitsaboy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manners lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manners tries a body shot but Weadababyitsaboy blocks it.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to break the clinch but Manners is controlling the position.
A short right from Weadababyitsaboy.
Manners blocking some punches.
Weadababyitsaboy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weadababyitsaboy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manners creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Manners is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Weadababyitsaboy is keeping busy.
Weadababyitsaboy can't find room to land a body shot as Manners controls the action.
Manners blocks an uppercut.
Weadababyitsaboy blocks an uppercut.
Manners throws a punch but it's blocked by Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy has a couple of punches blocked by Manners.
Manners fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weadababyitsaboy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weadababyitsaboy's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Weadababyitsaboy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manners.
Weadababyitsaboy lands with a short shot to the head.
Manners has a couple of punches blocked by Weadababyitsaboy.
Manners misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Manners lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weadababyitsaboy backwards.
Weadababyitsaboy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manners shoots in but no luck this time.
Manners has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Manners looks for a takedown but Weadababyitsaboy sprawls well.
Manners shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
 It looks like Matt Manners has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Weadababyitsaboy.
Manners tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Weadababyitsaboy defends well and Manners ends up having to push Weadababyitsaboy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weadababyitsaboy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weadababyitsaboy is working Manners over against the cage.
Manners lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a punch on the inside.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manners backwards.
Manners lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manners prevents Weadababyitsaboy from breaking the clinch.
Manners missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Manners throws an elbow but misses.
Manners swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weadababyitsaboy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manners has a couple of punches blocked by Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manners lands a shoulder strike.
Manners is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Weadababyitsaboy is defending well for now.
Manners misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weadababyitsaboy manages to break the clinch.
Manners shoots in looking for a takedown. Weadababyitsaboy tries to sprawl out of it but Manners keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Weadababyitsaboy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manners tries for a takedown but Weadababyitsaboy circles away easily
and Weadababyitsaboy counters by clinching up.
Manners is breathing heavily.
Manners tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with some punches.
Manners fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with the head strike.
Manners throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Weadababyitsaboy fails to land.
Weadababyitsaboy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a hook that snaps the head of Manners backwards.
Weadababyitsaboy has a couple of punches blocked by Manners.
Manners blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weadababyitsaboy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manners swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manners swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manners has a couple of punches blocked by Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to push Manners away but Manners has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a nice uppercut.
Manners holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Manners lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 It looks like Bob Weadababyitsaboy has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weadababyitsaboy working aggressively here.
Weadababyitsaboy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weadababyitsaboy closes the distance and clinches.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manners swings wildly with an uppercut but Weadababyitsaboy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weadababyitsaboy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a punch on the inside.
Weadababyitsaboy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Manners throws a head punch that misses.
Manners blocks an elbow strike from Weadababyitsaboy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short left from Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy avoids a wild elbow strike from Manners.
Manners misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Weadababyitsaboy finds it's way through Manners's defenses.
Manners takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manners has his takedown stuffed
enabling Weadababyitsaboy to counter with a crisp jab.
Manners dives in for a single leg takedown but Weadababyitsaboy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Weadababyitsaboy is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weadababyitsaboy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Manners.
Weadababyitsaboy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Manners tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weadababyitsaboy avoids it.
Manners swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weadababyitsaboy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Weadababyitsaboy on the inside.
Weadababyitsaboy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weadababyitsaboy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weadababyitsaboy breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manners avoids the head kick by Weadababyitsaboy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weadababyitsaboy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weadababyitsaboy stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Manners. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weadababyitsaboy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manners.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy lands with an uppercut that bounces Manners off the cage and back into range.
Weadababyitsaboy is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Manners like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Manners from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Weadababyitsaboy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bob Weadababyitsaboy made sure he mentioned EFC Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rj Bell (ranked 6143 p4p, 23181 weight class) and Ricky Judge (ranked 458 p4p, 490 weight class). Judge has chosen The Game- Disturbed as his entrance music. 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 4 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rj Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell leaves Judge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bell is looking to counter the offense by Judge and move into the clinch.
Judge paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Judge shoots in for a double leg but Bell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Judge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bell is looking to counter the offense by Judge and move into the clinch.
Rj Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Judge.
A slow jab from Bell misses its intended target.
Judge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Judge ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Judge feints and as Bell raises his hands in defense, Judge changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bell trying to keep a closed guard but Judge is proving a slippery customer.
Bell looking for subs off his back but Judge has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Judge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Judge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Judge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Bell is looking for a triangle but Judge pushes his legs off easily.
Judge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Judge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Judge trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Judge 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judge passes into half guard.
Bell wants to control but Judge is keeping busy.
Judge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Judge looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Judge working Bell over with strikes.
Judge is trying for a kimura here. Bell looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Judge wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Judge!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ricky Judge thanked Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Eagle (ranked 3077 p4p, 1572 weight class) and Cranjis Mcbasketball (ranked 400 p4p, 216 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, The Eagle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cranjis Mcbasketball!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eagle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mcbasketball's guard.
Eagle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mcbasketball looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eagle landing with the ground and pound.
Eagle trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcbasketball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eagle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcbasketball looking for a guillotine here but Eagle defends easily.
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.
Mcbasketball looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcbasketball tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcbasketball has momentary wrist control but Eagle slips an elbow through the middle.
Eagle passes Mcbasketball's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mcbasketball is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eagle pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eagle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Eagle has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mcbasketball is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mcbasketball looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eagle is nestled in close to Mcbasketball, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Eagle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mcbasketball looking for submissions off his back.
Mcbasketball wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Eagle is keen to just control but Mcbasketball is a slippery customer.
Mcbasketball moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eagle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mcbasketball looking for a guillotine here but Eagle defends easily.
Eagle landing some decent shots from guard.
Mcbasketball is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eagle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Eagle with a nice head shot there.
Eagle cracks Mcbasketball with a solid left hand.
Mcbasketball has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Eagle is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcbasketball taking punishment in the form of punches.
Eagle lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Eagle scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mcbasketball to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Mcbasketball's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eagle working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mcbasketball is rocked!
Eagle grinds an elbow into Mcbasketball's temple.
Mcbasketball is still in real trouble! Can Eagle finish him?
Eagle in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Mcbasketball looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Eagle turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Eagle!
A very excited looking The Eagle rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zdravko Zdravkov (ranked 2735 p4p, 3166 weight class) and Kron Gracie (ranked 392 p4p, 445 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 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zdravko Zdravkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Zdravkov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zdravkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zdravkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Zdravkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Zdravkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zdravkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie trying to control the action but Zdravkov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is thwarting Zdravkov's attempts to control the position.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zdravkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zdravkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to control but Zdravkov is keeping him busy.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zdravkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zdravkov is not content to let Gracie control the position.
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.
Zdravkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Gracie defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zdravkov's arms.
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zdravkov's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Zdravkov controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie stands and throws Zdravkov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zdravkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Zdravkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zdravkov wants to control but Gracie postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zdravkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zdravkov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zdravkov's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Zdravkov keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie 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.
Zdravkov trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Zdravkov.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zdravkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Zdravkov's legs - danger averted.
Zdravkov keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Zdravkov is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zdravkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Zdravkov's legs - danger averted.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zdravkov drops his hands momentarily and Gracie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zdravkov stuffs the takedown.
Gracie tries to clinch but Zdravkov moves out of range.
Gracie tries to move into range but Zdravkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Zdravkov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zdravkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zdravkov is in Gracie's guard.
Zdravkov working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Zdravkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Zdravkov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gracie has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Zdravkov is looking to defend but Gracie has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Zdravkov! Gracie pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Zdravkov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kron Gracie!
Kron Gracie 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Austin (ranked 1328 p4p, 1065 weight class) and Aleksey Viktorov (ranked 208 p4p, 164 weight class). Aleksey Viktorov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksey Viktorov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Viktorov successfully pulls guard.
Viktorov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Viktorov 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.
Viktorov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Austin 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.
Viktorov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Viktorov working for a triangle but Austin defends it easily.
Viktorov working for a triangle but Austin defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Viktorov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Austin has managed to get both his arms back between Viktorov's legs - danger averted.
Viktorov has his foot on Austin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Austin works his way back into a safe position though.
Viktorov looking for subs off his back but Austin has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Viktorov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Viktorov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Austin wants to get up but he can't break Viktorov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Viktorov, up you get!
Viktorov throws a hook but Austin blocks it.
Austin clinches up with Viktorov and pushes him back against the cage.
Austin tries a knee to the head but Viktorov blocks it.
Viktorov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Austin walks away with a smile on his face. Viktorov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Austin tries to bum rush Viktorov with a series of wild strikes but Viktorov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Viktorov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Austin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Viktorov, pushing him back against the cage.
Viktorov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Austin walks away with a smile on his face. Viktorov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Austin moves out of range of the body kick.
Austin feints and then cracks Viktorov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Viktorov down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin misses with a looping left.
Viktorov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Austin.
Viktorov blocks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Viktorov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Austin throws a hook but Viktorov blocks it.
Viktorov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Austin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Viktorov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Austin walks away with a smile on his face. Viktorov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kyle Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksey Viktorov.
Viktorov tries to clinch but Austin moves out of range.
Austin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Viktorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Austin moves away.
Kyle Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Austin finds it's target.
Viktorov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Austin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Austin moves into the clinch.
Viktorov pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viktorov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Austin is aware though and is defending well.
Viktorov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Austin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Austin stands up from Viktorov's guard - Austin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Austin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Viktorov. That did some damage!
Austin has closed the distance and engaged Viktorov in a clinch.
Austin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Austin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Austin moves into range and clinches up with Viktorov.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Austin missing with knees to the body.
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Austin to keep the fight standing.
Austin lands a nice knee to the body.
Viktorov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Austin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Austin won't allow it.
Kyle Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksey Viktorov.
Viktorov successfully pulls guard.
Viktorov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Austin stacks Viktorov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Austin!
Viktorov is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin working away.
Viktorov is looking for a sweep.
Austin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Viktorov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viktorov looking for submissions off his back.
Austin stands up and beckons Viktorov to join him on the feet.
Austin wants to land a leg kick but Viktorov is out of range.
Viktorov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Austin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Austin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Viktorov moves away from the strike by Austin.
Viktorov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Austin clinches with his opponent.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Austin won't allow it.
Viktorov pulls guard successfully.
Viktorov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viktorov has his foot on Austin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Austin works his way back into a safe position though.
Viktorov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Austin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Austin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Viktorov on the ground.
Viktorov looking for subs off his back but Austin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Viktorov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Austin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Viktorov is looking for a sweep. Austin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viktorov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Viktorov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Austin escapes and gets back to his feet.
Austin throws a low kick but Viktorov moves out of range easily.
Viktorov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Austin rushes Viktorov and presses him up against the cage.
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but Austin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Austin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Viktorov.
Austin missing with knees to the body.
Viktorov manages to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viktorov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Austin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Austin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Austin is looking to stand up but Viktorov won't let him.
Viktorov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Austin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Austin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Viktorov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Austin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Austin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Austin has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Viktorov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Austin is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Viktorov pulls down on the head and he's put Austin to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aleksey Viktorov!
After the big win, Aleksey Viktorov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors EFC Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lue Randle (ranked 2065 p4p, 3562 weight class) and Eugene Lawrence (ranked 286 p4p, 451 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lue Randle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eugene Lawrence !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lawrence lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randle circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lawrence looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lawrence throws a sloppy head kick and Randle moves out of range easily.
Randle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lawrence has one foot on Randle's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randle fails to land with a series of punches.
Lawrence gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Randle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lawrence 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randle landing with the ground and pound.
Randle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Randle trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Lawrence is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Randle scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Randle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Randle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lawrence throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Randle works over Lawrence with some ground and pound from guard.
Randle is pushing down on Lawrence 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lawrence is fighting to maintain full guard but Randle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Randle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lawrence with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Randle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Randle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Randle wants to control but Lawrence is keeping him busy.
Lawrence actively working from the bottom here.
Randle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lawrence has hold of Randle's hands but Randle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Randle is just content to waste time from the top position. Lawrence takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lawrence working for a triangle but Randle defends it easily.
Lawrence keeping moving, preventing Randle from controlling successfully.
Randle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lawrence manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Randle has Lawrence in his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lawrence accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randle keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
Randle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've been informed that Lawrence has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lawrence passes Randle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Randle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lawrence trying to control but Randle is working from the bottom.
Lawrence throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four 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.
Randle keeping full guard, as Lawrence tries to pass.
Lawrence stopping the sweep attempt from Randle.
Lawrence postures up in Randle's guard and throws a big left but Randle blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence throws a big elbow that misses.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Randle keeps moving.
Lawrence postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Randle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lawrence , into his guard.
Randle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Randle working some strikes from top position.
Lawrence working a defensive guard here.
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 Lue Randle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Randle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Randle throws a right hand that Lawrence ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawrence also avoids with ease.
Lawrence thows a leg kick but Randle checks it
and Randle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Randle cracks Lawrence with a solid left hand.
Randle landing some decent shots from guard.
Randle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Randle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Randle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Randle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lue Randle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Randle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lawrence looking for a sweep. Not yet Lawrence , not yet.
Randle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lawrence is trying to keep Randle in close.
Randle working some strikes from top position.
Randle wants to pass the guard but Lawrence is keeping the position.
Lawrence is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randle lands a couple of digs.
Lawrence had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Randle defends it easily.
Randle scoring with some ground and pound.
Lawrence is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Randle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Randle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Randle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lawrence has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Randle has managed to get both his arms back between Lawrence 's legs - danger averted.
Randle looking to sit in guard and control but Lawrence gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Randle seems keen to control Lawrence 's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Randle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Randle is keeping the position for now.
Lawrence passes into half guard.
Randle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lawrence scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lawrence is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence is pressing down on Randle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Randle is holding on for now.
Lawrence is looking for a kimura but Randle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lawrence to get the leverage.
Lawrence is working for a submission of some sort.
Lawrence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randle keeps working.
Randle is trying to maintain the position but Lawrence is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lawrence 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.
Lawrence is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lawrence trying to pass the guard but Randle defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawrence wants to work for an arm triangle but Randle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lawrence is looking to pass Randle's guard but actually Randle recovers to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lue Randle dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Randle misses with a two punch combination.
Randle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lawrence can pounce on him.
Randle drives through and clinches with Lawrence against the cage.
Lawrence lands a nice shot to the body.
Lawrence prevents the takedown attempt.
Lawrence is trying to pull guard but Randle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lawrence tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Randle's elbow.
Lawrence decides to pull guard.
Randle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lawrence lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Randle controls Lawrence momentarily but Lawrence frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Randle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence tries to free his leg and advance position but Randle is retaining full guard.
Lawrence content to stall in guard here.
Lawrence preventing the sweep.
Randle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lawrence manages to get himself to full guard.
Lawrence escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Randle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lawrence is trying to keep Randle in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randle with a nice head shot there.
Randle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lawrence looking to control.
Randle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Randle trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Randle is working Lawrence over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Randle wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving.
Randle is really struggling to control Lawrence but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lawrence is on top in guard.
Lawrence throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Randle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Randle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence is looking to advance position but Randle has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Randle lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Randle lands a big shot there that rocks Lawrence but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Randle scoring with strikes but Lawrence is staying in there.
Lawrence is rocked!
Randle landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lawrence is still in real trouble! Can Randle finish him?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randle tries to control but Lawrence wriggling away.
Lawrence is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randle lands a big elbow.
Randle loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Lawrence scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Randle land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Randle stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lue Randle!
Lue Randle retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Lue Randle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Eugene Lawrence stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my fans love you all!!'.
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