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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Kimber (ranked 2443 p4p, 3269 weight class) and Aron Gray (ranked 375 p4p, 484 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped 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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Kimber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aron Gray !
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimber looks to land a right hand but Gray moved out of range.
Kimber doesn't manage to clinch there - Gray circles away.
Kimber misses with a lunging right hand
and Gray counters with a shoot takedown. Kimber fights it but they end up in guard.
Gray postures up.
Gray 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.
Gray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gray defends well.
Gray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray trying to control but Kimber is working from the bottom.
Kimber wants to sweep but no luck.
Gray trying to control but Kimber is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kimber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gray is aware though and is defending well.
Kimber seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gray seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kimber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gray defends it easily.
Kimber isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gray stacks Kimber on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gray !
Gray controlling the position.
Gray 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Gray tries for a kimura but Kimber is defending well.
Kimber is trying to improve his position.
Gray has an Americana. Kimber didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gray is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gray hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Aron Gray !
An out of breath Aron Gray thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Billy Kimber spoke after the fight, saying 'I wanna thank my fans for the support, thank you MKFC for what you do you'll the best. Good bye.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michail Rasnov (ranked 4514 p4p, 4516 weight class) and Jack McGregson (ranked 509 p4p, 411 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michail Rasnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack McGregson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregson shoots in and bounces Rasnov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McGregson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rasnov looking for a guillotine here but McGregson defends easily.
McGregson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasnov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rasnov's guard.
McGregson is trying to work for a kimura but Rasnov is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasnov tries to roll over but McGregson keeps him under control.
McGregson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rasnov is just riding it out for now. McGregson eventually gives up the hold.
Rasnov is trying to control but can't.
McGregson is working for a kimura but Rasnov is defending it quite comfortably.
Rasnov trying to hold on to McGregson's head to control him but McGregson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McGregson wants to control but Rasnov is keeping him busy.
Rasnov wants to get back to his feet.
McGregson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McGregson looking to secure an arm triangle but Rasnov defends it well.
Rasnov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McGregson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McGregson controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregson wants to work for an arm triangle but Rasnov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McGregson is looking for a kimura but Rasnov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGregson to get the leverage.
McGregson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rasnov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McGregson is stalling here. Rasnov 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 Rasnov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
McGregson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McGregson wants to control but Rasnov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregson is not content to let Rasnov control the position.
McGregson is trying to control Rasnov's posture but Rasnov avoids it.
Rasnov trying to control the position but McGregson is working away.
McGregson can't do much from the bottom here.
McGregson sneaks back into half guard.
Rasnov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGregson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rasnov pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McGregson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rasnov dives in for a single leg takedown but McGregson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McGregson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McGregson jumps guard.
McGregson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McGregson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rasnov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rasnov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jack McGregson has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGregson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rasnov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rasnov got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGregson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rasnov has managed to get both his arms back between McGregson's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregson is looking for a triangle but Rasnov pushes his legs off easily.
McGregson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregson is trying to keep Rasnov in close.
McGregson is looking for a triangle here but Rasnov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasnov stands up and beckons McGregson to his feet.
McGregson moves into range and clinches up with Rasnov.
Rasnov is trying to pull guard but McGregson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michail Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasnov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGregson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rasnov uses from the top position.
Rasnov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rasnov wants to pass the guard but McGregson is keeping the position.
Rasnov stays in close to McGregson's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rasnov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rasnov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGregson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rasnov is aware though and is defending well.
McGregson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGregson working a defensive guard here.
Rasnov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGregson keeping moving, preventing Rasnov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasnov tries to stand but McGregson is controlling from the bottom.
McGregson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rasnov is aware though and is defending well.
Rasnov trying to control the position from guard on top but McGregson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasnov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McGregson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rasnov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGregson is looking for a triangle but Rasnov pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGregson trying to control the position.
McGregson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGregson is breathing heavily.
McGregson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rasnov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rasnov wants to pass the guard but McGregson is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rasnov is looking to work some ground and pound but McGregson has wrist control.
McGregson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGregson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rasnov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rasnov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rasnov throws a nice looking combination but McGregson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregson pushes Rasnov up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rasnov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rasnov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rasnov pulls guard.
McGregson trying to control but Rasnov is working from the bottom.
Rasnov keeping full guard, as McGregson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGregson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rasnov keeping moving, preventing McGregson from controlling successfully.
Rasnov trying to keep a closed guard but McGregson is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rasnov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rasnov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McGregson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGregson is trying to keep Rasnov in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasnov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGregson wants to control the position but Rasnov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
McGregson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rasnov pulls his head out easily.
McGregson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGregson is trying to maintain the position but Rasnov is very close to passing his half guard.
McGregson is trying to control but Rasnov manages to pass to mount!
Rasnov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rasnov with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Rasnov is persistently looking for the submission but McGregson is defending it well.
McGregson trying to control the position but Rasnov manages to sink in the hooks.
Rasnov is looking to control McGregson but McGregson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Good control from Rasnov.
McGregson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rasnov not allowing McGregson to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasnov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
McGregson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
McGregson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rasnov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McGregson tries to escape the position.
McGregson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasnov wants to control but McGregson is keeping busy.
Rasnov gets his hands free as McGregson looks to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michail Rasnov clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McGregson moves into range and clinches up with Rasnov.
Rasnov pulls guard effortlessly.
McGregson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasnov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGregson wants to pass the guard but Rasnov is keeping the position.
McGregson trying to control but Rasnov is working from the bottom.
Rasnov kicks McGregson off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregson closes the distance and clinches up with Rasnov, looking for a takedown. McGregson pushes Rasnov against the cage but Rasnov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGregson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rasnov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McGregson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michail Rasnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack McGregson.
Rasnov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McGregson on his heels. He'll look to pass McGregson's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasnov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McGregson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McGregson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGregson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rasnov defends it easily.
Rasnov sitting in guard here, content to control.
McGregson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGregson keeping moving, preventing Rasnov from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rasnov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGregson.
McGregson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McGregson showed some decent athleticism there.
McGregson controlling the action here.
McGregson trying to mount his opponent but Rasnov defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregson is trying to work for a kimura but Rasnov is defending well.
Rasnov pushes McGregson off looking to stand but McGregson dives back in and keeps control.
Rasnov is refusing to be controlled, as McGregson sits in half guard.
McGregson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rasnov sees it coming and defends easily.
Rasnov is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rasnov is defending against the submission attempts here by McGregson.
McGregson is working for a kimura but Rasnov is defending it quite comfortably.
Rasnov is trying to stand back up but McGregson is controlling him
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rasnov tries to roll over but McGregson keeps him under control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jack McGregson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGregson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michail Rasnov showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Michail Rasnov!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Michail Rasnov!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Michail Rasnov!
Michail Rasnov wins by unanimous decision!
Michail Rasnov got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JJ Moss (ranked 24537 p4p, 24278 weight class) and Josh Johnson (ranked 748 p4p, 821 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, JJ Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
As Johnson tries to get set, Moss tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Moss tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Moss stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Moss wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
JJ Moss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Moss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Moss.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Moss tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Moss moved away.
Moss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moss wants it to stay on the feet.
Moss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moss throws out the jab.
Moss throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Moss.
Johnson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Moss changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson being controlled for a moment.
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!
Moss is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Johnson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Moss gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Johnson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Moss lets go of the hold and Johnson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). JJ Moss!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between The Eagle (ranked 6063 p4p, 4156 weight class) and Jimmy Johnson (ranked 468 p4p, 482 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Eagle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eagle wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Eagle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eagle misses the jab.
Eagle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eagle's waist but Eagle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Eagle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Eagle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Eagle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eagle is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Eagle's takedown attempt.
Eagle looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Eagle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eagle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eagle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson trying to control but Eagle is working from the bottom.
Eagle trying to control the position.
Eagle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Johnson wants to stand but Eagle is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eagle trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eagle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Eagle tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Johnson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Johnson feints and as Eagle raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Eagle has his feet on Johnson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Eagle lands a nice shot to the body.
Eagle misses with a wild combination.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Eagle defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson tries to clinch but Eagle moves out of range.
Eagle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson shoots in but Eagle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Eagle counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eagle defends it easily.
Eagle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Eagle landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eagle is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Eagle trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eagle connects with a couple of short punches.
Eagle lands a couple of digs.
Eagle postures up.
Eagle throwing strikes but missing.
Eagle scoring with some ground and pound.
Eagle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eagle scoring with some ground and pound.
Eagle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Eagle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Eagle is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Eagle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Eagle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eagle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Eagle is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Eagle misses with a wild combination.
Johnson drives through and clinches with Eagle against the cage.
Eagle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson jumps guard and drags Eagle to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Eagle defends easily.
Eagle scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eagle throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Eagle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson has his feet on Eagle's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eagle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eagle lands with a right hand.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson prevents Eagle from breaking the clinch.
Eagle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Eagle has been working on his balance at EFC Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Johnson.
Eagle wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Eagle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnson after a bit of a struggle.
Eagle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Eagle is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Eagle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Eagle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Eagle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Eagle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Eagle is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eagle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson stalling.
Eagle is looking to improve his position.
Johnson looks to land a strike but Eagle avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Eagle.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eagle is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eagle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Eagle's legs - danger averted.
Eagle trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Eagle managing to control the position.
Eagle keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Eagle.
Eagle wants to control but Johnson passes easily into half guard.
Eagle trying to control but Johnson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to stand up but Eagle is controlling the position.
Eagle trying to control from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Johnson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Eagle controls his leg.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Eagle misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson is looking to stall here but Eagle recovers full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Johnson 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!
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Eagle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jimmy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Eagle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Eagle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Eagle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eagle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Eagle in a clinch.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eagle jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eagle looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eagle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Eagle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Eagle!
Eagle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eagle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eagle is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Eagle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Eagle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Eagle is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eagle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eagle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The Eagle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eagle cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Eagle postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eagle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Eagle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eagle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Eagle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eagle landing some decent shots from guard.
Eagle works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Eagle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Eagle throwing strikes but missing.
Eagle trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Eagle defends easily.
Eagle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eagle wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eagle works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Eagle stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Eagle is controlling him.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Eagle defends easily.
Eagle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eagle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Eagle won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Eagle clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Eagle throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eagle looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eagle but Eagle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eagle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eagle scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eagle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Eagle's legs.
Johnson has Eagle up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eagle.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eagle.
Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Eagle pushes him away.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
The Eagle is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eagle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eagle off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Eagle is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Eagle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Johnson manages to end up in side control.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Eagle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eagle throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eagle is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson blocks the strikes from Eagle.
Johnson blocks the strikes from Eagle.
Johnson trying to control the position but Eagle is working away.
Eagle is looking for a sweep.
Eagle parries the strikes from Johnson easily there. Johnson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Eagle to escape.
Johnson working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Johnson trying to control the action but Eagle is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Eagle looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
The Eagle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson clinches up with Eagle and pushes him back against the cage.
Eagle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Eagle wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Eagle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Eagle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnson after a bit of a struggle.
Eagle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Eagle up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for The Eagle!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Jimmy Johnson!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Sidebar (ranked 2577 p4p, 1352 weight class) and Kyle Austin (ranked 364 p4p, 200 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Sidebar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Austin!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sidebar misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Austin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Austin.
Sidebar fails to land with a series of punches.
Austin looks to land a left hand but Sidebar moved out of range nicely.
Austin scores with a nice right hand.
A combination from Sidebar does no damage.
Donk. Sidebar catches Austin right on the button with a cross.
Austin's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Austin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Austin has managed to clinch.
Sidebar goes for a takedown attempt but Austin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sidebar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sidebar misses with a body shot.
Bruce Sidebar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Austin throws a lazy head kick
and Sidebar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidebar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Austin throws out the jab.
Austin blocks the body kick.
Austin looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Austin gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidebar misses with a punch on the inside.
Austin scores with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Austin.
Austin scores with a shot to the side of Sidebar's head.
Sidebar misses with some punches.
Austin scores a nice knee to the body.
Austin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sidebar is breathing heavily.
Austin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Austin landing knees to the body.
Austin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Austin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Austin moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Austin lands a knee to the head.
Austin lands an elbow that stopped Sidebar in his tracks for a moment.
Austin tries to land a knee to the head but Sidebar blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Austin.
Austin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Austin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sidebar throws a punch but it's blocked by Austin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Austin.
Austin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Austin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Austin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Austin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sidebar tries to score a body lock takedown but Austin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Austin lands an elbow just above Sidebar 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Austin.
Austin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sidebar's face.
 Sidebar is rocked!
Austin has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Sidebar - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Austin, and another! Sidebar is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kyle Austin!
Kyle Austin gave a mention to EFC Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daizen Kuroda (ranked 2041 p4p, 4266 weight class) and Rj Bell (ranked 319 p4p, 584 weight class). Rj Bell 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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daizen Kuroda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rj Bell!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell darts in and clinches Kuroda up against the cage.
Bell tightens his grip and picks Kuroda up, before dumping him to the ground. Kuroda manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuroda working for a triangle but Bell defends it easily.
Kuroda keeping full guard, as Bell tries to pass.
Kuroda has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kuroda trying to control the position.
Bell wants to control from the top but Kuroda keeps moving.
Kuroda looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuroda, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bell's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuroda wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Kuroda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bell has his foot on Kuroda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuroda works his way back into a safe position though.
Bell 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuroda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now.
Kuroda trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Kuroda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now.
Kuroda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kuroda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kuroda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuroda is posturing up here but Bell has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kuroda tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kuroda has to tap! Slick submission there by Bell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rj Bell!
Rj Bell is the new middleweight champion!
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