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EFC 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Soap Aandn (ranked 6107 p4p, 25070 weight class) and Jack McGregson (ranked 455 p4p, 546 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Soap Aandn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack McGregson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregson has Aandn up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aandn looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Aandn.
McGregson has Aandn pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McGregson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Aandn tumbling to the mat - McGregson dives into Aandn's guard.
McGregson looking to pass the guard.
McGregson trying to control but Aandn is working from the bottom.
McGregson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McGregson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aandn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aandn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGregson is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregson controlling from the top position.
McGregson tries to free his leg and advance position but Aandn is retaining full guard.
McGregson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McGregson is trying to get an arm triangle but Aandn is defending well.
McGregson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aandn keeps working.
McGregson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McGregson tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregson wants to take a breather but Aandn manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for McGregson.
McGregson won't allow Aandn to sweep him here.
McGregson wants to control from the top but Aandn keeps moving.
Aandn looking to control.
McGregson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aandn trying to keep a closed guard but McGregson is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregson passes Aandn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McGregson is stalling here. Aandn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McGregson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Aandn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on McGregson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aandn looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McGregson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McGregson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aandn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGregson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aandn defends it well.
McGregson is trying to work for a kimura but Aandn is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aandn is just riding it out for now. McGregson eventually gives up the hold.
McGregson is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aandn is trying to maintain the position but McGregson is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McGregson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McGregson shoots for a takedown but Aandn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGregson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aandn working a defensive guard here.
Aandn wants to stand but McGregson is controlling the position.
McGregson wants to control from the top but Aandn keeps moving.
Aandn looking for a sweep. Not yet Aandn, not yet.
McGregson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aandn is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McGregson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aandn keeping moving, preventing McGregson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aandn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aandn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aandn wants to stand and escape but McGregson is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jack McGregson has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGregson is pushing down on Aandn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aandn is fighting to maintain full guard but McGregson has managed to sneak the leg through.
McGregson is trying to control. Aandn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGregson trying to mount his opponent but Aandn defends it.
McGregson is trying to control. Aandn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGregson 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.
McGregson 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.
McGregson tries to pass to full mount but Aandn defends it.
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 is working for a submission of some sort.
Aandn tries to get to full guard but McGregson has control of the leg.
McGregson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aandn scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but McGregson manages to mount him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aandn tries to hold on but McGregson postures up.
McGregson looking for a guillotine from mount but Aandn is having none of it.
McGregson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Aandn turns into him and now he's in McGregson's guard.
McGregson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGregson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGregson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aandn preventing the sweep.
McGregson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aandn passes into half guard.
Aandn passes the guard and advances to mount!
McGregson tries to control the position but Aandn now has his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
McGregson is trying to get back to his feet but Aandn has full control of the position and if anything, McGregson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McGregson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McGregson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aandn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McGregson wants to control from the top but Aandn keeps moving.
McGregson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aandn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGregson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aandn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aandn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aandn!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aandn off and has taken his back!
McGregson trying to control momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aandn showing good submission defense here.
Aandn prevents McGregson from getting a body triangle.
Aandn fending off the submission attempt from McGregson.
McGregson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Aandn won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips McGregson off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack McGregson!
In his post fight interview, Jack McGregson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Willy Kimber (ranked 4058 p4p, 3909 weight class) and No Name (ranked 436 p4p, 423 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Kimber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, No Name!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Name moves into the clinch successfully.
Kimber is trying to drag Name to the mat but Name just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kimber wants to take the fight to the mat but Name manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Name is looking to take this one to the mat.
Name pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Name is pressed up against the cage. Kimber has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Name down to the mat. Name avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Kimber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Name goes for a double leg but Kimber avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kimber continues to drive forward.
Name shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Name was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Name lands a decent elbow from side control.
Name tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Name throws a strike aimed at the side of Kimber's head but Kimber avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Name is looking to take a break and control but Kimber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Name is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Name is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimber is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kimber takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Name tries for a kimura but Kimber is defending well.
Name wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimber keeps working.
Kimber manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Name thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kimber's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Name is keen to just control but Kimber is a slippery customer.
Name maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kimber could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Name has cracked it and Kimber is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Name!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). No Name!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Hunt (ranked 1339 p4p, 2869 weight class) and Daizen Kuroda (ranked 168 p4p, 311 weight class). Ispa Hunt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daizen Kuroda's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daizen Kuroda!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuroda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Kuroda avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Kuroda throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.
Kuroda misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuroda blocks a jab.
Kuroda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuroda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Daizen Kuroda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuroda thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuroda was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Good shot there by Hunt.
Kuroda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Kuroda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuroda was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Kuroda misses with an uppercut.
Kuroda misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Kuroda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hunt avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuroda slips a jab from Hunt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuroda! But no joy.
Kuroda misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuroda misses with a takedown
and Hunt counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuroda.
Hunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuroda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hunt defends well and Kuroda ends up having to push Hunt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ispa Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
Hunt takes a swing at Kuroda's ribcage but misses.
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!
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Kuroda looks for a takedown but Hunt sprawls well.
It looked like Hunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kuroda goes for a double leg but Hunt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hunt continues to drive forward.
Kuroda swings widly with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hunt jabs Kuroda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuroda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
 Kuroda is rocked!
Kuroda darts in trying to clinch
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuroda is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
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!
Hunt throws a right and a left that Kuroda avoids nicely.
Kuroda seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Kuroda misses its intended target.
Kuroda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Kuroda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuroda shoots and misses
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuroda moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Hunt dominated that round.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kuroda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunt swivels and escapes.
Hunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuroda.
Hunt throws a right hand that Kuroda ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuroda also avoids with ease.
Kuroda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuroda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kuroda might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hunt has got the better of the exchanges.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunt cracks Kuroda with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kuroda misses with a hook
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Kuroda is out of range.
Kuroda tries to counter by closing the distance.
A swing and a miss from Kuroda.
Kuroda walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuroda misses with a hook
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuroda misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuroda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuroda shoots in and drives through. Hunt sprawls well.
Hunt is looking to counter punch.
Ispa Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
Kuroda with a poor takedown
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt lands a jab to the nose.
Kuroda looks up at the clock. Bad move! Hunt lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kuroda. Hunt pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Hunt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DJ Tee (ranked 4459 p4p, 1500 weight class) and Renat Dadasov (ranked 567 p4p, 210 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, DJ Tee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renat Dadasov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tee throws a low kick but Dadasov avoids it.
Tee misses with a body shot.
Tee is looking to land body kicks.
Tee throws a lazy right hand but Dadasov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tee misses the shot to the body.
Dadasov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tee throwing a counter right hand but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
Dadasov lands a slapping body shot.
Tee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dadasov clinches up against the cage.
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tee has a couple of punches blocked by Dadasov.
Dadasov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tee throws a punch but it's blocked by Dadasov.
Dadasov scores with a shot to the side of Tee's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tee effectively controlling the action here.
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov lands a nice shot to the body.
Tee gets tackled into the cage by Dadasov. Dadasov maintains the clinch.
Tee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dadasov manages to break the clinch.
Dadasov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dadasov tries to close the distance and clinch but Tee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dadasov clinches with his opponent.
Tee tries to work over Dadasov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dadasov breaks the clinch.
Dadasov avoids a kick to the body.
Dadasov lunges at Tee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tee's hand.
 Tee is rocked!
Dadasov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Tee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dadasov manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov feints a jab and as Tee dips his head, Dadasov unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Tee right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Tee falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Dadasov smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Renat Dadasov!
During a confident post fight interview, Renat Dadasov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Lawrence (ranked 3126 p4p, 4229 weight class) and The Eagle (ranked 414 p4p, 528 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eugene Lawrence !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Eagle!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lawrence has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Eagle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eagle looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lawrence has picked Eagle up and slammed him! Eagle can't keep hold of the triangle and Lawrence manages to pass to side control!
Eagle is looking for a sweep.
Eagle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lawrence is controlling him well.
Lawrence is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Eagle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee asks Lawrence politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lawrence prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lawrence tries for a kimura but Eagle is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eagle is looking for a sweep.
Lawrence working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Eagle can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eagle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Eagle tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Lawrence is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Eagle is trying to escape and Lawrence transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Eagle is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lawrence ! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eugene Lawrence !
Eugene Lawrence retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Eugene Lawrence made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Kimber (ranked 1759 p4p, 6749 weight class) and JJ Moss (ranked 246 p4p, 728 weight class). JJ Moss has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Kimber!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, JJ Moss!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moss throws a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kimber checks a leg kick.
Moss throws a lazy right hand but Kimber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kimber closes the distance and clinches up with Moss, looking for a takedown. Kimber pushes Moss against the cage but Moss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moss tries to counter with a clinch but Kimber shakes him off and moves away.
Moss checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kimber looks to land a left hand but Moss moved out of range nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moss.
Kimber tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Moss manages to circle out of the way.
Moss looks for a takedown but Kimber sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss ducks under a wild hook from Kimber.
Kimber looking to score a takedown here. Moss is defending well but Kimber drives through and ends up in Moss's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimber drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moss manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kimber has Moss in his guard.
Moss postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimber escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moss gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moss trying to control but Kimber is working from the bottom.
Kimber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kimber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moss pushes down on Kimber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Moss missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kimber tries to roll over but Moss keeps him under control.
Moss is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kimber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimber trying to control from the bottom.
Kimber actively working from the bottom here.
Kimber moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moss trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimber working for a triangle but Moss defends it easily.
Moss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimber has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moss has managed to get both his arms back between Kimber's legs - danger averted.
Kimber keeping moving, preventing Moss from controlling successfully.
Moss passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kimber is trying to improve his position.
Moss is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimber is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimber is defending well.
Kimber is looking to regain half guard here but Moss keeps moving and retains side control.
An elbow from Moss crashes against the mat.
Kimber is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Moss is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kimber knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimber gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but JJ Moss will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kimber misses with a double jab
so Moss counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kimber keeping full guard, as Moss tries to pass.
Kimber keeping moving, preventing Moss from controlling successfully.
Kimber looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moss passes into side control.
Kimber is not content to let Moss control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Kimber's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moss is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimber is defending well.
Kimber manages to get back to half guard.
Moss perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kimber has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Moss escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Moss!
Moss tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moss has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimber is looking to reverse the position.
Moss tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moss has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kimber is trying to control Moss's posture but Moss avoids it.
Moss wants to control but Kimber is keeping him busy.
Moss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kimber tries to buck Moss off but Moss is having none of it.
Moss trying to control the position but Kimber is working away.
Kimber is looking to regain half guard here but Moss keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moss is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimber is defending well.
Kimber is looking for a sweep.
Moss is looking to take a break and control but Kimber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kimber is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Moss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimber sees it coming and defends easily.
Moss is thwarting Kimber's attempts to control the position.
Kimber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimber makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimber.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimber keeping full guard, as Moss tries to pass.
Kimber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Moss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kimber shoots for a takedown but Moss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moss manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kimber on his heels. He'll look to pass Kimber's guard now, I'm sure.
Moss loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kimber trying to keep a closed guard but Moss is proving a slippery customer.
Kimber can't keep his opponent in guard - Moss advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kimber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimber tries to get to full guard but Moss has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimber looking for submissions off his back.
Moss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moss is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kimber manages to get to full guard.
Moss showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kimber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Moss slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moss is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimber is defending well.
Moss trying to control the action but Kimber is working from the bottom.
Moss working away.
Moss 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.
Moss looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kimber managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Moss.
Moss is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kimber knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimber sneaks back into half guard.
Kimber trying to control but Moss postures up.
Kimber makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimber.
Kimber controls Moss momentarily but Moss frees himself.
Kimber pushes a forearm under Moss's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Moss is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Kimber!
Billy Kimber retains his middleweight title!
Billy Kimber made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thank you to my loyal fans and thank you MKFC much love to you'll. Good bye.'.
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