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EFC 22 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Austin (ranked 6160 p4p, 3664 weight class) and Jared Cruz (ranked 106 p4p, 49 weight class). Ron Austin 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 super heavyweight 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, Ron Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jared Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cruz pinned against the cage. Cruz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Austin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Austin is looking to counter punch.
Austin scores with a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Cruz pulls Austin in close to prevent any damage.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing Austin from standing up.
Austin 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've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz seems keen to control Austin's posture.
Austin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Austin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Austin is looking to stand up but Cruz won't let him.
Austin being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cruz's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cruz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Austin defends well and Cruz ends up having to push Austin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ron Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Cruz.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Austin is defended easily by Cruz.
Cruz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Austin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cruz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Austin keeps working.
Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cruz working over Austin with some ground and pound. Austin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cruz connects with a nice short shot to Austin's temple.
Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cruz working Austin over with strikes.
Austin taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard.
Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
Austin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Austin tries to get out of the position.
Austin is breathing heavily.
Cruz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Austin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cruz lands a big elbow.
Cruz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cruz dominating with strikes here.
Cruz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Austin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground.
Cruz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Austin looks a forlorn figure.
Cruz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Austin looks a forlorn figure.
Cruz with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cruz lands with some strikes.
 Austin is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Austin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Austin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruz postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Austin in real trouble here! The ref calls for Austin to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jared Cruz!
Jared Cruz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that EFC Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Cutler (ranked 3801 p4p, 3329 weight class) and Jack McGregson (ranked 443 p4p, 403 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Harrison Cutler has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Harrison Cutler seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harrison Cutler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack McGregson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cutler swings for the body but McGregson moves out of range.
McGregson throws a body punch but Cutler moves out of range.
Cutler moves into the clinch.
McGregson tries to pull guard but Cutler won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cutler as McGregson tries to tie him up.
Cutler lands a nice elbow.
Cutler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGregson's defenses.
McGregson blocks an elbow strike.
McGregson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cutler after a bit of a struggle.
McGregson avoids the elbow strike from Cutler, against the cage.
McGregson avoids a wild elbow strike from Cutler.
McGregson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cutler's elbow.
Cutler tries to throw a body punch but McGregson avoids it by throwing Cutler back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregson blocks an elbow strike.
McGregson looking to stall.
Cutler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McGregson takes an elbow to the temple.
Cutler lands a damaging elbow.
McGregson pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutler is pushing down on McGregson's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGregson is fighting to maintain full guard but Cutler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cutler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McGregson wants to improve his position but Cutler is controlling well.
McGregson is looking to get back to full guard here but Cutler has managed to pass to side control instead.
McGregson is trying to control Cutler's posture but Cutler avoids it.
Cutler content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cutler wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGregson keeps working.
McGregson is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregson being controlled for a moment.
McGregson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGregson seems a little lost for a moment, as Cutler dominates the positioning.
Cutler is looking to take a break and control but McGregson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cutler takes a little break here. McGregson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cutler taking a break here but McGregson is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregson is looking for a sweep. Cutler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cutler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are battling for position here. McGregson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McGregson is looking for a triangle but Cutler pushes his legs off easily.
We've been informed that McGregson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McGregson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cutler defends it easily.
Cutler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McGregson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cutler defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutler wants to control from the top but McGregson keeps moving.
McGregson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cutler defends well.
McGregson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cutler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cutler decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McGregson, up you get!
McGregson swings widly with a right hand
and Cutler counters with a nice uppercut.
Cutler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregson, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Cutler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGregson throws a combination that misses
and Cutler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cutler.
Cutler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cutler pushes McGregson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cutler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Good body shot from Cutler.
McGregson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cutler just stands there and leans against the cage.
McGregson pulls Cutler into guard.
Cutler stopping the sweep attempt from McGregson.
Cutler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cutler tries to free his leg and advance position but McGregson is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutler controlling from the top position.
Cutler looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGregson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGregson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cutler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGregson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cutler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregson can do to turn this around?
Cutler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
McGregson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregson is pushing down on Cutler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cutler is fighting to maintain full guard but McGregson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cutler kicks off McGregson and gets to his feet.
Cutler misses with a body shot.
Cutler doesn't manage to clinch there - McGregson circles away.
Cutler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGregson keeps the fight on the outside.
McGregson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGregson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cutler counters with a nice uppercut.
Cutler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jack McGregson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGregson lands with a straight right. Cutler didn't see that one coming.
Cutler moves into range and clinches up with McGregson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutler lands an elbow inside that McGregson shrugs off.
McGregson cracks Cutler with a nice body shot.
Cutler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cutler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cutler tries to work over McGregson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cutler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGregson's defenses.
Harrison Cutler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cutler throws an elbow but misses.
Cutler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGregson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cutler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cutler misses with an elbow strike.
Cutler lands an elbow that stopped McGregson in his tracks for a moment.
McGregson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Cutler.
McGregson has had enough of the clinch but Cutler keeps him there for the moment.
Cutler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cutler throws an elbow that misses.
McGregson trying to control the position but instead, Cutler has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGregson into the cage.
Nice elbow from Cutler.
 McGregson is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregson dodges an elbow strike from Cutler.
McGregson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cutler finish him?
With the fighters up against the cage, Cutler throws an elbow but misses.
Cutler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McGregson avoids the elbow strike from Cutler, against the cage.
McGregson avoids the elbow strike from Cutler, against the cage.
Cutler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGregson blocks the elbow strike.
Cutler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGregson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregson seems to have recovered his senses.
A short body shot lands from Cutler as the two fighters clinch.
Cutler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McGregson misses with the head strike.
Cutler lands a damaging elbow.
McGregson avoids the elbow strike from Cutler, against the cage.
Cutler throws an elbow that misses.
Clinched against the cage, Cutler lands a big elbow that drops McGregson! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - McGregson is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harrison Cutler!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Harrison Cutler waved his t-shirt featuring Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $110 160q Rec&St's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tugsbayar Enkhtulga (ranked 3424 p4p, 3389 weight class) and Peter Ross (ranked 462 p4p, 460 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tugsbayar Enkhtulga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Ross!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enkhtulga throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Enkhtulga lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice body kick there by Enkhtulga.
Tugsbayar Enkhtulga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enkhtulga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Enkhtulga throws a head kick that Ross semi-blocks.
Enkhtulga shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ross eats them both and turns towards Enkhtulga to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Enkhtulga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Enkhtulga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Enkhtulga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ross is looking for the big counter here.
Enkhtulga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ross is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enkhtulga jabs Ross to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Enkhtulga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tugsbayar Enkhtulga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Enkhtulga throws a series of strikes that have Ross backpedaling.
Ross takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ross is rocked!
Enkhtulga is working the combinations to good effect here.
Enkhtulga lands a brutal head kick. Ross looks out on his feet and Enkhtulga throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Tugsbayar Enkhtulga!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tesla Nokia (ranked 2037 p4p, 4142 weight class) and Konsta Mutka (ranked 295 p4p, 539 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mutka's choice of entrance music: Let It Bleed. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tesla Nokia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konsta Mutka!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nokia backs up against the cage.
Nokia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mutka's hands.
Mutka misses the shot to the body.
Nokia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nokia scores with a leg kick.
Nokia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mutka will feel that in the morning.
Mutka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mutka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nokia throws a leg kick but Mutka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nokia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nokia tries a head kick but it misses.
Mutka throws a big counter head kick but Nokia avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nokia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mutka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nokia looks for the body kick but Mutka saw that one coming.
Nokia tries to keep at a distance but Mutka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mutka stalls.
A short right from Nokia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutka digs a right hand underneath Nokia's ribcage. Nokia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mutka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nokia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nokia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nokia working aggressively here.
Nokia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nokia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nokia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mutka avoiding damage as Nokia throws knees to the body.
Mutka fails to pull guard.
Mutka tries to land a knee to the head but Nokia blocks with his arms.
Mutka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mutka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tesla Nokia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konsta Mutka.
Nokia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mutka avoiding damage as Nokia throws knees to the body.
Mutka tries to land knees in the clinch but Nokia avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nokia.
A short left from Nokia.
Nokia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mutka can't get the takedown.
Mutka avoiding damage as Nokia throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Nokia as the two fighters clinch.
Nokia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mutka avoids it.
Nokia missing with knees to the body.
Nokia struggles to land a body shot inside as Mutka controls his hands.
Mutka slows down the pace here.
Nokia has Mutka pressed against the cage, preventing Mutka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mutka successfully pulls guard.
Mutka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nokia defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutka is pulling down on Nokia's head. It's preventing any offense from Nokia, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nokia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nokia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mutka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nokia is one step ahead there.
Mutka wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mutka is out of range and Nokia settles back down.
Nokia moves away from the strike by Mutka.
Nokia thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mutka lands a lovely overhand right.
Tesla Nokia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters circling a little - Nokia finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mutka takes a kick to the side of the head.
 It looks like Konsta Mutka has been cut.
Nokia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mutka connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutka throws a sloppy head kick and Nokia moves out of range easily.
Mutka avoids the body shot from Nokia.
Nokia sets himself, and Mutka steps forward looking for the clinch! Nokia avoids it this time.
Mutka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nokia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mutka.
Mutka takes a swing at Nokia's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nokia lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mutka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mutka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nokia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mutka avoids the head kick by Nokia.
Nokia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tesla Nokia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konsta Mutka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mutka tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid body kick from Nokia.
Nokia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nokia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nokia thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mutka if he has to take too many more of those.
Nokia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nokia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mutka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mutka lands with an uppercut that bounces Nokia off the cage and back into range.
Mutka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mutka blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutka misses with a head kick.
Nokia scores with a kick to the body.
Mutka tries to bum rush Nokia with a series of wild strikes but Nokia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Konsta Mutka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mutka lands a body shot.
No joy there for Mutka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mutka misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mutka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mutka misses with an uppercut.
Nokia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mutka throws out the jab.
Nokia is looking to counter with a body kick.
A slow jab from Mutka misses its intended target.
Nokia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mutka under the eye.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nokia. That's going to slow Mutka down.
Mutka cracks Nokia on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Nokia falls backwards against the cage. Mutka follows up with more strikes that drop Nokia to his knees. Mutka keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Nokia! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konsta Mutka!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zdravko Zdravkov (ranked 3288 p4p, 954 weight class) and Rodney Alcala (ranked 446 p4p, 140 weight class). Alcala is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Leonard Cohen - Everybody Knows. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 10 - 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 26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodney Alcala!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zdravkov manages to avoid it.
Alcala lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
 It looks like Zdravko Zdravkov has been cut.
Zdravkov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alcala rushes Zdravkov and presses him up against the cage.
Alcala fails to pull guard.
Alcala manages to pull guard.
Alcala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zdravkov lands a couple of elbows.
Zdravkov stopping the sweep attempt from Alcala.
Alcala is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alcala looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alcala is keen to just control but Zdravkov is a slippery customer.
Alcala is working for a kimura but Zdravkov is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zdravkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zdravkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcala wants to control from the top but Zdravkov keeps moving.
Zdravkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alcala slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alcala tries to free his leg and advance position but Zdravkov is retaining full guard.
Zdravkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alcala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zdravkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alcala is stalling in the full guard.
Zdravkov trying to strike off his back.
Alcala tries to free his leg and advance position but Zdravkov is retaining full guard.
Zdravkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alcala manages to get himself to full guard.
Zdravkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov cracks Alcala with a solid left hand.
Zdravkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Alcala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zdravkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alcala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zdravkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alcala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zdravkov is one step ahead there.
Zdravkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zdravkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zdravkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alcala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zdravkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alcala is trying to keep Zdravkov in close.
Alcala might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zdravkov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov with a nice head shot there.
Alcala is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zdravkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Alcala wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zdravkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Alcala has wrist control.
Alcala is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alcala in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Zdravkov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Alcala!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodney Alcala!
A relieved looking Rodney Alcala thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between CJ Johnson (ranked 1553 p4p, 766 weight class) and Aleksey Viktorov (ranked 233 p4p, 119 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, CJ Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksey Viktorov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viktorov manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Viktorov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Viktorov's belly button to the back.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Viktorov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Viktorov moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viktorov's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viktorov backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson pushes Viktorov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Viktorov blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Viktorov blocks an uppercut.
Viktorov jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Viktorov around his waist. Viktorov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Viktorov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
CJ Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksey Viktorov.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Viktorov drops back down to his feet.
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 Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Viktorov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Viktorov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Viktorov flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Viktorov moves away and avoids it.
Viktorov moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Viktorov wants to clinch.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Viktorov is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Viktorov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Viktorov! But no joy.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Viktorov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Viktorov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Viktorov fails to pull guard.
Viktorov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Viktorov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Viktorov backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viktorov jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Viktorov around his waist. Viktorov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson pushes Viktorov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Viktorov blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Viktorov blocks an uppercut.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Viktorov backwards.
Viktorov jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson wants to stand but Viktorov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson stands up and waves to Viktorov to follow him.
Johnson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johnson throws a body punch but Viktorov moves out of range.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Viktorov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Viktorov misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Viktorov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Viktorov counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Viktorov uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Viktorov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson throws a hook but Viktorov blocks it.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Viktorov moves out of range.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viktorov can do to turn this around?
Viktorov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Viktorov misses.
Viktorov pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Viktorov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viktorovs head.
Viktorov jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Viktorov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Viktorov's head.
Viktorov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
CJ Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksey Viktorov.
Viktorov ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Viktorov throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viktorov ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Viktorov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Viktorov misses the target.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Viktorov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Viktorov is just out of range.
Viktorov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Viktorov.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Viktorov's shoulder, as Viktorov tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Viktorov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Viktorov counters with a right hand to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Viktorov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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!
Nice cross by Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Viktorov saw that one coming.
Viktorov unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Viktorov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
A big right from Johnson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Viktorov moved out of range nicely.
Viktorov tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
Johnson feints a jab promting Viktorov to slip. Johnson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Viktorov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson throws a hook but Viktorov blocks it.
Viktorov throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Viktorov saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Viktorov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Viktorov.
Viktorov wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. Viktorov backs away looking to recover.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viktorov tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Viktorov's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Viktorov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Viktorov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Viktorov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Viktorov gets the takedown into side control.
Johnson holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Viktorov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Johnson 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.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
CJ Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viktorov.
Viktorov ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Viktorov ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson throws a body punch but Viktorov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson sets himself, and Viktorov steps forward looking for the clinch! Johnson avoids it this time.
Viktorov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Viktorov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Viktorov counters with a right hand to the body.
Viktorov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Viktorov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Viktorov ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Viktorov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Viktorov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Viktorov jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viktorov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson stands up from Viktorov's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Viktorov avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Viktorov flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viktorov.
Viktorov misses with a low kick.
Viktorov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Viktorov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viktorov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Viktorov slips a straight right by Johnson.
Viktorov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Viktorov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Viktorov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Viktorov.
Viktorov is looking for the big counter here.
Viktorov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Viktorov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson misses with a hook. Viktorov ducked under it nicely.
Viktorov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Viktorov drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Viktorov drops back down to his feet.
CJ Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksey Viktorov.
Viktorov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short left from Johnson.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Viktorov jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Viktorov around his waist. Viktorov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Viktorov avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Viktorov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Viktorov drops back down to his feet.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson tries to work over Viktorov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson gets through Viktorov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Viktorov fails to pull guard.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson works on Viktorov's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Johnson clearly takes that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice cross by Johnson.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Viktorov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Viktorov is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Viktorov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viktorov defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Viktorov's body. Viktorov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Viktorov.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Viktorov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Viktorov slips the punch.
CJ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viktorov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Viktorov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson catches Viktorov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Viktorov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
CJ Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Viktorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Viktorov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson throws the left hand but Viktorov avoids the punch easily.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Viktorov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromViktorov.
Johnson throws the left hand but Viktorov avoids the punch easily.
Viktorov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viktorov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson throws a jab when Viktorov was well out of range.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Viktorov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Viktorov slips a straight right by Johnson.
Viktorov slips under a jab from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Viktorov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Viktorov wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Viktorov passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
CJ Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Viktorov 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.
Johnson keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viktorov is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Viktorov.
Aleksey Viktorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viktorov looking for a submission but Johnson manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for CJ Johnson!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for CJ Johnson!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for CJ Johnson!
CJ Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious CJ Johnson 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between The Eagle (ranked 1552 p4p, 1871 weight class) and Aron Gray (ranked 165 p4p, 193 weight class). Aron Gray has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, The Eagle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aron Gray !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eagle.
Gray is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gray gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Eagle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eagle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gray .
It seemed like Gray was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A combination from Eagle does no damage.
Gray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gray takes one on the button.
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.
Eagle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gray decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Eagle's guard.
Gray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eagle is keeping the position for now.
Gray drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Eagle dives on top into guard.
Gray working for a triangle but Eagle defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eagle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gray looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gray is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Eagle has his hands clasped together but Gray extends and breaks Eagle's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gray .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aron Gray !
Aron Gray is the new featherweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Aron Gray waved his t-shirt featuring EFC Threads's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cairo Silva (ranked 853 p4p, 516 weight class) and Sepi Pulkkinen (ranked 8 p4p, 19 weight class). Sepi Pulkkinen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Cairo Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sepi Pulkkinen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pulkkinen or not.
Pulkkinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva clinches up with Pulkkinen and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Pulkkinen looks winded!
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow.
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silva misses with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva closes the distance and pushes Pulkkinen back into the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
Pulkkinen breaks from the clinch.
Silva misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cairo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pulkkinen avoids the head kick by Silva.
We've been informed that Pulkkinen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pulkkinen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen maintains the clinch.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking body kick.
Pulkkinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pulkkinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva wants to clinch up but Pulkkinen keeps it at a distance.
Silva tries to clinch up but Pulkkinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva wants to clinch up but Pulkkinen keeps it at a distance.
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pulkkinen.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands an uppercut.
Silva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pulkkinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva tries to clinch there but Pulkkinen circles away.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Silva with the inside leg kick.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva looks for the body kick but Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Silva wants to clinch up but Pulkkinen keeps it at a distance.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva pushes Pulkkinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen lands with a light punch inside.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch.
Pulkkinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Pulkkinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Pulkkinen circles away.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulkkinen takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pulkkinen is defending well for now.
Pulkkinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pulkkinen is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva misses with a hook. Pulkkinen ducked under it nicely.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Pulkkinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pulkkinen is able to avoid easily.
Pulkkinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Cairo Silva will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silva misses with the body kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Pulkkinen tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Pulkkinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with a low kick as Pulkkinen jumps back.
Silva pushes Pulkkinen up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pulkkinen's sensitive parts.
Pulkkinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Cairo Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That kick from Silva tenderised Pulkkinen's leg. Pulkkinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva blocks a jab.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silva feints and then cracks Pulkkinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pulkkinen down.
Silva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pulkkinen will feel that in the morning.
Silva tried to score with a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Pulkkinen pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Silva here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pulkkinen works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Pulkkinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pulkkinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pulkkinen has his back to the cage.
Pulkkinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva closes the distance and pushes Pulkkinen back into the cage.
Pulkkinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silva is rocked!
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pulkkinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pulkkinen lands with a right and another and another! Silva is in big trouble! Pulkkinen lands again and this time it's lights out for Silva! A quality knockout there for Pulkkinen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen is the new super heavyweight champion!
Sepi Pulkkinen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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