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EFC 16 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phol Mfer (ranked 3506 p4p, 3087 weight class) and Daizen Kuroda (ranked 484 p4p, 433 weight class). Phol Mfer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Phol Mfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daizen Kuroda!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuroda is just out of range.
Kuroda's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kuroda's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kuroda ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Nice sprawl there from Mfer as Kuroda shoots in.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Kuroda throws a lazy uppercut
and Mfer counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuroda is defended easily by Mfer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuroda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Kuroda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mfer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phol Mfer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
Kuroda throws an off balance right hand
and Mfer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Mfer misses its intended target.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Kuroda slips the punch.
Kuroda wants to counter the offense by Mfer and move into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuroda misses with a left hand
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuroda blocks a jab.
Mfer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuroda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kuroda trying to control the position from guard on top but Mfer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mfer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda tries to free his leg and advance position but Mfer is retaining full guard.
Kuroda wants to control from the top but Mfer keeps moving.
Mfer pulls Kuroda in close to prevent any damage.
Mfer keeping moving, preventing Kuroda from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four 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.
Kuroda lands a head shot.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuroda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Kuroda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuroda scores with a decent looking hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuroda misses the jab.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuroda was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Mfer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mfer misses with a hook. Kuroda ducked under it nicely.
Kuroda staying out of range there.
Kuroda feints the counter takedown.
Mfer throws a hook but Kuroda blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Mfer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Kuroda ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Kuroda.
Mfer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mfer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuroda can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuroda misses the target.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target.
Mfer stuns Kuroda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phol Mfer is winning the standup battle so far.
Mfer slips under a jab from Kuroda.
Mfer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuroda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer throws a jab when Kuroda was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Kuroda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuroda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mfer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuroda looks to land a left hand but Mfer moved out of range nicely.
Mfer throws a lazy right hand but Kuroda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuroda throws a hook to the side of Mfer's head but Mfer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kuroda has time to react.
A jab from Mfer misses.
Kuroda defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand.
Kuroda steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mfer.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuroda.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mfer slaps away a takedown attempt from Kuroda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda looks to land a left hand but Mfer moved out of range nicely.
Mfer is looking to counter punch.
Sloppy strikes from Mfer. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Kuroda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuroda misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Mfer misses the target.
Mfer connects with the punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mfer connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Mfer 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.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuroda.
Kuroda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mfer slips under a jab.
Mfer throwing a counter right hand but Kuroda manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
letting Kuroda counter with a right hand.
Kuroda throws a big shot that misses.
Mfer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuroda is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mfer lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer misses with a looping right.
Kuroda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
What's Mfer going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Kuroda has hold of Mfer's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mfer tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kuroda cranks the arm and Mfer screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mfer, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Daizen Kuroda!
An out of breath and clearly excited Daizen Kuroda thanked EFC Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Saabo (ranked 23832 p4p, 4340 weight class) and JJ Moss (ranked 206 p4p, 46 weight class). JJ Moss is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference 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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregor Saabo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, JJ Moss!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saabo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saabo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saabo misses with a head kick.
Saabo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Moss trying to control but Saabo postures up.
Saabo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moss on the ground.
Moss is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moss actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss wants to control but Saabo is keeping busy.
Moss wants to improve his position but Saabo is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moss makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moss.
Saabo stopping the sweep attempt from Moss.
Moss looking for a guillotine here but Saabo defends easily.
Moss is trying to control the position but Saabo postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Moss has a closed guard, preventing Saabo from standing up.
Saabo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saabo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moss trying to keep a closed guard but Saabo is proving a slippery customer.
Moss is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss has his foot on Saabo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saabo works his way back into a safe position though.
Moss has his foot on Saabo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saabo works his way back into a safe position though.
Saabo wants to stand but Moss is controlling his posture from full guard.
Moss is looking for a triangle but Saabo pushes his legs off easily.
Moss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saabo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saabo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saabo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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! Saabo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Saabo throws a sloppy head kick and Moss moves out of range easily.
Moss misses with a low kick.
Saabo gets the takedown into side control.
Saabo working away.
Moss regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moss gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saabo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Moss's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saabo defends well.
Saabo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That kick from Saabo tenderised Moss's leg. Moss is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moss misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saabo checks it well.
Saabo scores with a takedown into Moss's guard.
Moss is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saabo wants to stand but Moss has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saabo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Moss throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moss stops Saabo from standing up.
Moss throws an elbow that misses. Saabo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moss's guard. Nice move by Saabo!
Moss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moss wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss is pulling down on Saabo's head. It's preventing any offense from Saabo, at least for the moment.
Moss has a closed guard, preventing Saabo from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moss has his foot on Saabo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saabo works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gregor Saabo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Saabo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Saabo throws a sloppy head kick and Moss moves out of range easily.
Moss avoids the head kick by Saabo.
Moss throws a leg kick but Saabo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saabo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saabo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Moss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moss looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moss manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Moss is looking for a triangle here but Saabo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss wants to control but Saabo postures up.
Moss manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Moss is keen to just control but Saabo is a slippery customer.
Saabo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Moss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Saabo pushes Moss off looking to stand but Moss dives back in and keeps control.
Moss with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
JJ Moss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moss throwing shots but Saabo is blocking nicely.
Moss stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saabo is not content to let Moss control the position.
Moss stalling away here and it's allowed Saabo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Saabo can't keep his opponent in guard - Moss advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moss seems to be working for a kimura but Saabo defends the submission attempt.
Moss perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saabo is refusing to be controlled, as Moss sits in half guard.
Moss is working for a kimura but Saabo is defending it quite comfortably.
Moss is trying to control the action in half guard but Saabo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saabo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moss with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but JJ Moss just about did enough to take it.
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. This is the final round!
Moss tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saabo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Saabo as Moss shoots in.
Moss gets caught flat footed, as Saabo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Saabo wants to stand but Moss is controlling his posture from full guard.
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 looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Saabo has picked Moss up and slammed him! Moss can't keep hold of the triangle and Saabo manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss keeps Saabo under control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss manages to work his way to half guard, despite Saabo's best efforts.
Moss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saabo is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moss manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Moss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saabo wants to stand and escape but instead Moss has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Moss wants to control from the top but Saabo keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saabo wants to stand but Moss is controlling the position.
Moss slips nicely into half guard.
Moss seems to be working for a kimura but Saabo defends the submission attempt.
Saabo tries to kick Moss off but Moss keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss seems to be looking for submissions.
Moss trying to control from half guard but Saabo is working away.
Moss not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moss is trying to control the action in half guard but Saabo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moss is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saabo is just riding it out for now. Moss eventually gives up the hold.
That's four 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.
Moss seems to be looking for submissions.
Moss takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Moss is looking to take a break and control but Saabo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moss takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gregor Saabo.
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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for JJ Moss!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for JJ Moss!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for JJ Moss!
JJ Moss wins by unanimous decision!
JJ Moss 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Johnson (ranked 24071 p4p, 5184 weight class) and Iso Paa (ranked 772 p4p, 610 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Iso Paa!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paa misses with a hook.
Paa throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Paa.
Paa closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Paa.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paa.
Paa digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Paa has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Paa lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paa.
Paa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson tries to work over Paa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paa lands an uppercut.
Paa tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paa.
A nice left hand lands by Paa.
Paa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Paa lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Paa gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Paa.
Paa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Paa stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Paa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Paa lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Paa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paa lands a right hand.
Paa throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Paa working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Paa.
Paa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Paa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Still in the clinch, Paa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paa digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paa.
Paa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Paa pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Paa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Paa lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Paa misses with a punch on the inside.
Paa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
 Johnson is rocked!
Paa misses with the head strike.
Paa dips a shoulder and cracks Johnson with a mighty uppercut! Johnson falls back against the cage and Paa unloads with a barrage of strikes! Johnson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Paa screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iso Paa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tesla Nokia (ranked 3991 p4p, 3292 weight class) and Kazuya Mishima (ranked 531 p4p, 458 weight class). Mishima has chosen Techno Syndrome Mortal Kombat as his entrance music. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazuya Mishima!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nokia throws a hook but Mishima avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Mishima.
Mishima fails to land with a series of punches.
Mishima looks to land a combination but Nokia avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Mishima blocks the low kick.
We've been informed that Mishima 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.
Mishima takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mishima cracks Nokia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mishima moves out of range as Nokia throws a body kick.
Mishima throws a right hand that Nokia ducks under and follows up with a left that Nokia also avoids with ease.
Mishima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mishima swinging wildly here.
Mishima misses with a combination
and Nokia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mishima's knee momentarily.
Nokia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mishima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nokia connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mishima blocks the body kick.
Mishima falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nokia counters with a leg kick.
Nokia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mishima moves out of range of the body kick.
Nokia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mishima on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mishima avoids a kick to the body.
As Nokia backs off Mishima throws a huge counter combo but Nokia manages to avoid it all.
Mishima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nokia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nokia lands a slapping body shot.
Nokia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nokia thows a body kick. Mishima tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mishima looks winded!
Mishima avoids the head kick by Nokia.
Nokia is looking to land body kicks.
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!
Nokia tries to land a front kick but Mishima steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nokia 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.
Nokia lunges at Mishima with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mishima's hand.
Nokia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've been told by Nokia's head coaches at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mishima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nokia tries to land a front kick but Mishima steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nokia tried to score with a low kick but Mishima checks it.
Nokia throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick by Nokia misses
and Mishima counters with a two punch combo.
Mishima throws a sloppy head kick and Nokia moves out of range easily.
Nokia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mishima walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nokia.
Nokia scores with a push kick.
Nice body kick from Nokia.
Nokia throws a sloppy head kick and Mishima moves out of range easily.
Nokia throws a jab but it's blocked by Mishima.
Nokia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nokia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Mishima misses.
Nokia thuds his shin into the meat of Mishima's side.
Nokia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nokia throws a head kick but Mishima moves out of range.
Nokia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nokia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mishima.
Nokia misses with a low kick as Mishima jumps back.
Nokia looks to land a right hand but Mishima moved out of range.
Nokia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mishima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nokia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nokia lands a head shot.
Nokia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nokia lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nokia throws a head kick that misses.
As Nokia backs off Mishima throws a huge counter combo but Nokia manages to avoid it all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Mishima.
Good work by Mishima as he checks the leg kick.
Nokia throws a push kick but Mishima slaps the foot to one side.
Nokia throws a leg kick but Mishima sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nokia throws an off balance right hand
and Mishima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mishima moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Nokia.
An inside leg kick from Mishima misses.
Nokia looks for the body kick but Mishima saw that one coming.
Mishima tries a head kick but it misses.
Nokia throws a low kick but Mishima moves out of range easily.
Mishima checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nokia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mishima dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nokia. That did some damage!
Nokia connects with a leg kick.
Nokia tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tesla Nokia dominated that round.
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.
Nokia connects with a high kick.
Nokia feints and then cracks Mishima's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mishima down.
Nokia throws a push kick but Mishima slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Mishima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mishima lands a nice shot to the body.
Nokia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mishima replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nokia blocks it well.
Mishima throws a right hand that Nokia ducks under and follows up with a left that Nokia also avoids with ease.
Nokia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mishima.
Mishima throws a sloppy head kick and Nokia moves out of range easily.
Nokia throws a jab when Mishima was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mishima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mishima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nokia.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Mishima might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nokia has got the better of the exchanges.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nokia - that will leave a mark!
Mishima takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nokia fakes the leg kick and cracks Mishima in the body.
Mishima is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nokia scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kazuya Mishima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokia connects with the punch.
Nokia throws a sloppy head kick and Mishima moves out of range easily.
Tesla Nokia is winning the standup battle so far.
Mishima drops his hands momentarily and Nokia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mishima throws a lazy right hand but Nokia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nokia misses with a straight left.
Mishima is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mishima sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mishima's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nokia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nokia misses with a kick to the body.
Nokia tries a head kick but it misses.
Mishima moves out of range as Nokia throws a body kick.
Nokia throws a push kick but Mishima slaps the foot to one side.
Nokia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mishima can do to turn this around?
Nokia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nokia misses with a kick to the body.
Nokia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nokia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishima throws a sloppy head kick
and Nokia counters with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mishima throws a sloppy head kick and Nokia moves out of range easily.
Nokia is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nokia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nokia throws a sloppy head kick and Mishima moves out of range easily.
Nokia tries to land a front kick but Mishima steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nokia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nokia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mishima has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nokia.
Nokia throws the kick towards the body but Mishima avoids it.
Nokia throws a leg kick that misses.
Nokia thuds his shin into the meat of Mishima's side.
Nokia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mishima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nokia.
Nokia misses with a low kick.
Mishima throws a big counter head kick but Nokia avoids it with no problem.
Mishima throws a head kick that misses.
Nokia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mishima sprawls and moves away.
Nokia scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokia throws the kick towards the body but Mishima avoids it.
Nokia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mishima.
A head kick misses from Mishima.
A solid body kick from Nokia.
Nokia tries to score with a low kick but Mishima moves his leg out of the way.
Nokia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mishima slips under a jab.
Nokia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mishima takes a step back to recover.
Nokia connects with a leg kick.
Nokia lands with a thumping leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nokia.
Nokia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mishima manages to avoid it.
Nokia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mishima is out of range.
Mishima only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nokia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mishima.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokia throws a body kick that misses.
Nokia slips a jab and a cross from Mishima.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nokia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mishima's sensitive parts.
Nokia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mishima takes a swing at Nokia's ribcage but misses.
Nokia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nokia throws a leg kick but Mishima moved away.
A head kick misses from Nokia.
Mishima on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nokia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mishima moves out of range of the body kick from Nokia.
Nokia throws a body kick that misses
and Mishima counters with a one-two to the body.
Mishima avoids the head kick by Nokia.
Mishima tries a head kick but it misses.
Nokia throws a quick counter head kick but Mishima was just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tesla Nokia dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nokia tries a head kick but it misses.
Mishima throws a chopping leg kick but Nokia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mishima misses with a double jab.
Mishima ducks under a wild hook from Nokia.
Mishima is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nokia avoids the head kick by Mishima.
Mishima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Nokia misses.
Mishima ducks under a wild hook from Nokia.
Mishima lands a nice looking body kick.
Mishima throws a sloppy head kick and Nokia moves out of range easily.
Nokia swings for the body but Mishima moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokia looks for the body kick but Mishima saw that one coming.
Mishima looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mishima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nokia avoids the head kick by Mishima.
As Mishima backs away, Nokia returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nokia misses with a wild body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nokia!
Nokia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokia tries to move into range but Mishima moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mishima looks to throw the jab but Nokia is out of range.
Nokia lands a head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Nokia. That's going to slow Mishima down.
Nokia lands with a slapping head kick.
Nokia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nokia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nokia is looking to land body kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nokia.
Nokia misses the jab.
Mishima on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nokia. Nokia obviously looking to wear him down.
Mishima throws a low kick but Nokia avoids it.
Nokia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nokia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nokia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nokia tries a head kick but it misses.
Mishima scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nokia blocks a head kick by Mishima.
Mishima throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A head kick misses from Mishima.
Nokia tries a head kick but it misses.
Nokia throws a head kick but Mishima moves out of range.
Mishima ducks right into an uppercut from Nokia.
Nokia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
You can see that Mishima has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Mishima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nokia throws a head kick that misses.
Nokia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Nokia.
Nokia wants to land a leg kick but Mishima is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokia throws the kick towards the body but Mishima avoids it.
Nokia misses with a kick to the body.
Mishima throws a counter combo.
Mishima misses with a body shot.
Mishima has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nokia.
Mishima misses with a wild combination.
Nokia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mishima throws a counter combo.
Mishima takes one to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Mishima.
Nokia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nokia throws a head kick but Mishima moves out of range.
Mishima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nokia looks to score with a jab to the body but Mishima is just out of range.
Nokia misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokia throws a head kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nokia.
Mishima ducks under a wild hook from Nokia.
Nokia throws a head kick but Mishima moves out of range.
Mishima feints a jab promting Nokia to slip. Mishima then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nokia slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mishima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mishima connects with a right hand. Nokia shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Mishima.
Nokia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mishima blocks a jab.
Mishima throws a sloppy head kick and Nokia moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick from Nokia, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nokia misses with a leg kick.
Nokia throws a body kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tesla Nokia clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Mishima takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nokia looks to land a body kick but Mishima moved away.
Mishima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body kick there by Nokia.
Nokia blocks a low kick nicely.
Mishima has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nokia.
Mishima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mishima tries to move into range but Nokia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nokia thuds his shin into the meat of Mishima's side.
Nokia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nokia moves out of range as Mishima throws a body kick.
Nokia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mishima is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nokia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mishima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokia with the inside leg kick.
Mishima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mishima throws a push kick but Nokia slaps the foot to one side.
Mishima throws a head kick that half lands.
Nokia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mishima lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mishima tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mishima keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nokia blocks a head kick by Mishima.
Mishima throws a leg kick that misses.
Nokia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mishima blocks a head kick by Nokia.
Mishima swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nokia blocks the body kick.
Nokia connects with a leg kick.
Mishima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nokia was well out of range. Poor timing from Mishima.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nokia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nokia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nokia connects with an inside leg kick.
Mishima misses with a combination
and Nokia makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mishima really felt that one!
Mishima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nokia.
Mishima ducks under a wild hook from Nokia.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mishima crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nokia - the referee stops the clock and Mishima gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nokia. Mishima manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nokia throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Mishima. Those never looked like landing.
Nokia blocks a head kick by Mishima.
Nokia throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mishima avoids it.
Mishima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nokia.
Nokia throws a head kick that Mishima semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mishima was well out of range. Poor timing from Nokia.
Mishima takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nokia misses with a low kick.
Nokia backing away here, and Mishima unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nokia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mishima. Mishima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mishima throws a body shot but no joy.
Nokia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mishima pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nokia tried to counter with a leg kick but Mishima avoided it.
Nokia throws out a leg kick but Mishima moves out of range and Nokia only half commits.
Mishima works Nokia's body with a nice hook.
Nokia is looking to chop away at Mishima's legs.
Nokia with a nice calf kick.
Mishima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Mishima catches Nokia right on the button with a cross.
Nokia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nokia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mishima lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nokia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mishima's head.
Mishima takes one on the button.
Mishima wants to slow Nokia down by chopping away at his legs.
Mishima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nokia.
Nokia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mishima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mishima blocks a low kick nicely.
Nokia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nokia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mishima blocks a head kick by Nokia.
Mishima avoids a kick to the body.
That kick from Nokia tenderised Mishima's leg. Mishima is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nokia lands a high kick!
Kazuya Mishima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tesla Nokia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nokia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tesla Nokia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nokia has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Tesla Nokia!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Tesla Nokia!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Tesla Nokia!
Tesla Nokia wins by unanimous decision!
After the big win, Tesla Nokia made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Finnish Elite Extreme Science and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cranjis Mcbasketball (ranked 2384 p4p, 3003 weight class) and Aster Ixtlan (ranked 324 p4p, 398 weight class). Aster Ixtlan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cranjis Mcbasketball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aster Ixtlan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ixtlan swings for the body but Mcbasketball moves out of range.
Ixtlan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mcbasketball slips under a jab from Ixtlan.
Mcbasketball appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ixtlan jabs Mcbasketball to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mcbasketball ducks under a wild hook from Ixtlan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcbasketball moves away from the strike by Ixtlan.
Ixtlan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcbasketball was well out of range. Poor timing from Ixtlan.
Ixtlan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcbasketball takes one to the side of the head.
Mcbasketball ducks under a wild hook from Ixtlan.
Mcbasketball seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mcbasketball slips under a jab.
A jab from Ixtlan misses.
As Ixtlan looks to move away, Mcbasketball throws a big counter combo but Ixtlan just gets out of the way.
Mcbasketball ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ixtlan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcbasketball throws a big counter combination but Ixtlan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ixtlan misses with a hook.
As Ixtlan looks to move away, Mcbasketball throws a big counter combo but Ixtlan just gets out of the way.
Aster Ixtlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ixtlan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ixtlan takes a swing at Mcbasketball's ribcage but misses.
Mcbasketball appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ixtlan misses with a series of wild punches.
As Ixtlan tries to get set, Mcbasketball tries to push him back and clinch up but Ixtlan manages to avoid the attempt.
Mcbasketball looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ixtlan looks to land a left hand but Mcbasketball moved out of range nicely.
Mcbasketball throws a big counter combination but Ixtlan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ixtlan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mcbasketball ducks under a wild hook from Ixtlan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcbasketball needs to keep his hands up - Ixtlan had a free shot at his head there.
Mcbasketball blocks a jab.
Mcbasketball went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ixtlan misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Ixtlan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mcbasketball bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ixtlan throws a big shot that misses.
Ixtlan misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ixtlan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ixtlan throws out the jab.
Ixtlan loads up on a big right hand but Mcbasketball slips the punch.
Mcbasketball seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ixtlan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Ixtlan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ixtlan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ixtlan misses with an uppercut. Mcbasketball saw that one coming.
Ixtlan throws a right hand that Mcbasketball ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcbasketball also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aster Ixtlan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ixtlan misses with a body shot.
Ixtlan throws a looping overhand right but Mcbasketball ducks down to avoid it.
Mcbasketball went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mcbasketball might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mcbasketball slips a jab from Ixtlan.
Mcbasketball appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ixtlan looks to land a right hand but Mcbasketball moved out of range.
It looked like Mcbasketball was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ixtlan takes a swing at Mcbasketball's ribcage but misses.
Aster Ixtlan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcbasketball takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ixtlan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mcbasketball went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ixtlan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcbasketball.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcbasketball avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mcbasketball is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ixtlan.
A big right from Ixtlan misses.
Ixtlan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mcbasketball slips under a jab from Ixtlan.
Mcbasketball moves out of range of the strikes.
Ixtlan swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcbasketball moves out of range as Ixtlan strikes.
Mcbasketball is looking for a counter combo.
Ixtlan missing with a left hand there. Mcbasketball was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ixtlan throws an off balance right hand
and Mcbasketball counters with a takedown into side control.
Mcbasketball working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mcbasketball tries for a kimura but Ixtlan is defending well.
Mcbasketball trying to control the position but Ixtlan is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ixtlan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ixtlan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcbasketball is looking to take a break and control but Ixtlan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ixtlan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mcbasketball off and has taken his back!
Our spies down at at Mapinguari Guerreiro inform us that Ixtlan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mcbasketball manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ixtlan's guard. Nice work there by Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball trying to control the position from guard on top but Ixtlan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcbasketball drops back looking for a leg! Ixtlan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ixtlan manages to kick Mcbasketball off! Mcbasketball jumps back into Ixtlan's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ixtlan controlling the position.
Mcbasketball trying to control but Ixtlan is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcbasketball postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ixtlan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mcbasketball, into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aster Ixtlan 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.
Ixtlan connects with a looping right hand.
A punch combination from Ixtlan misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ixtlan tries to bum rush Mcbasketball with a series of wild strikes but Mcbasketball uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcbasketball went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ixtlan misses with the combination.
It looked like Mcbasketball was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ixtlan stalks Mcbasketball and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mcbasketball's face. Mcbasketball staggers backwards, shaken.
Mcbasketball slips under a jab from Ixtlan.
Ixtlan misses with a few strikes there.
Ixtlan throws a body punch but Mcbasketball moves out of range.
Mcbasketball appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mcbasketball on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ixtlan misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mcbasketball avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ixtlan missing with a left hand there. Mcbasketball was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ixtlan throws a lazy right hand but Mcbasketball sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ixtlan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcbasketball.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ixtlan misses.
Mcbasketball appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mcbasketball walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ixtlan misses with a right hand
and Mcbasketball counters with a series of strikes. Ixtlan will be more careful next time no doubt.
A lazy left from Ixtlan finds it's target.
Ixtlan misses with a looping left.
It looked like Mcbasketball was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ixtlan throws an overhand right that lands on Mcbasketball's shoulder, as Mcbasketball tries to avoid the shot.
As Ixtlan looks to move away, Mcbasketball throws a big counter combo but Ixtlan just gets out of the way.
Ixtlan misses with a right hand
and Mcbasketball counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ixtlan!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcbasketball has hold of Ixtlan's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ixtlan seems comfortable defending it but Mcbasketball has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ixtlan is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ixtlan is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Mcbasketball couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cranjis Mcbasketball!
In his post fight interview, Cranjis Mcbasketball 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 Antonio Barbosa (ranked 1449 p4p, 3470 weight class) and Jack McGregson (ranked 189 p4p, 332 weight class). Barbosa comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Go to Sleep. Jack McGregson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack McGregson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barbosa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbosa cracks McGregson with an open hand slap.
McGregson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barbosa is fending him off so far but McGregson persists. Nope, Barbosa circles away and we're back to standing.
It appears Barbosa was looking to counter with a kick there.
Barbosa with a nice cross.
 McGregson is rocked!
Barbosa drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of McGregson's head, knocking him out cold! Barbosa is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Barbosa!
In his post fight interview, Antonio Barbosa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Sidebar (ranked 3061 p4p, 3078 weight class) and Billy Kimber (ranked 400 p4p, 403 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 4 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Sidebar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Kimber!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sidebar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kimber manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kimber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sidebar is aware though and is defending well.
Kimber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sidebar's guard.
Sidebar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sidebar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kimber looking to sit in guard and control but Sidebar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sidebar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimber is looking for a triangle but Sidebar pushes his legs off easily.
Kimber working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sidebar.
Sidebar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidebar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kimber wants to sweep but no luck.
Sidebar is pushing down on Kimber's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimber is fighting to maintain full guard but Sidebar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kimber wants to control but Sidebar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sidebar lands strikes from half guard.
Sidebar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kimber's head.
Kimber wants to improve his position but Sidebar is controlling well.
Sidebar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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. Sidebar connects with a nice short shot to Kimber's temple.
Sidebar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimber is not content to let Sidebar control the position.
Kimber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimber moves into full guard.
Kimber has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sidebar is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kimber.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sidebar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimber keeps working.
Kimber is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidebar is staying tight to Kimber's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kimber is trying to get back to half guard.
Kimber manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sidebar's best efforts.
Sidebar prevents Kimber from improving his position.
Sidebar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimber manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sidebar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sidebar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Our spies down at at EFC Gym inform us that Kimber has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimber has his foot on Sidebar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sidebar works his way back into a safe position though.
Kimber working for a triangle but Sidebar defends it easily.
Sidebar stands and throws Kimber's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sidebar trying to control the action but Kimber is working from the bottom.
Sidebar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ground and pound from Sidebar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Sidebar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sidebar lands with a nice body punch.
Sidebar lands a slapping body shot.
Kimber goes for a double leg but Sidebar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sidebar continues to drive forward.
Sidebar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sidebar lands with a good body shot.
Sidebar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sidebar lands a really nice looking cross but Kimber seems unphased.
Sidebar drives through with a takedown into Kimber's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sidebar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sidebar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kimber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sidebar is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimber is trying to control the position but Sidebar postures up.
Kimber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sidebar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kimber is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sidebar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimber trying to control the action but Sidebar is working from the bottom.
Sidebar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kimber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kimber's back!
Sidebar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimber can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kimber's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sidebar lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Kimber is rocked!
Sidebar looking to break Kimber's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kimber remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sidebar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kimber is still in real trouble! Can Sidebar finish him?
Sidebar softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sidebar looking for the RNC.
Sidebar lands shots to the head and Kimber turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Sidebar!
The defeated Billy Kimber had this to say: '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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Austin (ranked 861 p4p, 2201 weight class) and Bob Weadababyitsaboy (ranked 129 p4p, 326 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Weadababyitsaboy!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Weadababyitsaboy both land. Nice combination.
Weadababyitsaboy lands with a hook. Austin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Austin ducks right into an uppercut from Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Austin moves away.
Austin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weadababyitsaboy.
Austin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice uppercut there from Weadababyitsaboy.
Austin has Weadababyitsaboy up against the cage in a clinch.
Austin lands an elbow that stopped Weadababyitsaboy in his tracks for a moment.
 It looks like Bob Weadababyitsaboy has been cut.
Austin breaks from the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Weadababyitsaboy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Weadababyitsaboy connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weadababyitsaboy scores with a hook to the body. Austin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a body kick that misses
and Austin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Weadababyitsaboy misses its intended target.
Weadababyitsaboy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Austin is looking to counter with head kicks.
A big left from Weadababyitsaboy misses.
Austin throws the left hand but Weadababyitsaboy avoids the punch easily.
Weadababyitsaboy throws out a counter right but Austin avoids it with no problem.
Austin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weadababyitsaboy looks to throw the jab but Austin is out of range.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy scores with a body shot.
Weadababyitsaboy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Austin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weadababyitsaboy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weadababyitsaboy throws a poor cross that misses
and Austin counters with a crisp one two that drops Weadababyitsaboy! Austin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Weadababyitsaboy to his feet! Weadababyitsaboy is in big trouble!
Weadababyitsaboy dips to his left and cracks Austin with an uppercut!
Weadababyitsaboy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Austin ducks under a wild hook from Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a poor cross that misses
and Austin counters with a series of strikes. Weadababyitsaboy will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Austin misses with a body shot.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a lunging right hand
and Austin counters with a straight that turns Weadababyitsaboy's legs to rubber! Austin pushes forward with more strikes and Weadababyitsaboy goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Austin!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kyle Austin thanked EFC Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Horacio Hornblower (ranked 696 p4p, 4639 weight class) and Michail Rasnov (ranked 90 p4p, 495 weight class). Horacio Hornblower could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michail Rasnov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Horacio Hornblower !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michail Rasnov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasnov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hornblower sprawls well. Hornblower wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet.
Hornblower lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rasnov will feel that in the morning.
Rasnov tries to clinch but Hornblower moves out of range.
We've been told by Hornblower 's head coaches at Average Joe�s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Hornblower finds it's way through Rasnov's defenses.
A head kick misses from Hornblower .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornblower is looking to land body kicks.
Rasnov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hornblower is fending him off so far but Rasnov persists. Nope, Hornblower circles away and we're back to standing.
Horacio Hornblower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michail Rasnov.
Rasnov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rasnov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hornblower counters with a nice right hand that sends Rasnov toppling to the canvas! Rasnov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hornblower finish him?!
Rasnov is rocked!
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!
Rasnov shoots in looking for a takedown. Hornblower tries to sprawl out of it but Rasnov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hornblower manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rasnov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hornblower finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasnov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rasnov seems to have recovered his senses.
Hornblower misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hornblower closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hornblower lands a hook that snaps the head of Rasnov backwards.
Hornblower lands a shot to the body.
Hornblower lands a hook that snaps the head of Rasnov backwards.
Hornblower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hornblower lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rasnov looks winded!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rasnov backwards.
A short right from Hornblower on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hornblower lands with a light punch inside.
Hornblower lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hornblower .
Rasnov jumps guard but Hornblower turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hornblower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hornblower working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rasnov has had enough of the clinch but Hornblower keeps him there for the moment.
Rasnov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hornblower controlling the action here for a moment.
Hornblower creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Rasnov with a big uppercut! Rasnov tries to clinch up but Hornblower pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Rasnov to the mat! Rasnov covers up and Hornblower unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Horacio Hornblower !
Horacio Hornblower retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rj Bell (ranked 4322 p4p, 2050 weight class) and Aron Gray (ranked 564 p4p, 304 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Rj Bell has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rj Bell seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rj Bell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aron Gray !
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell tries to clinch but Gray moves out of range.
Gray tries to counter by closing the distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bell.
Gray feints the counter takedown.
Gray dodges the punch combination from Bell.
Gray wants to counter the offense by Bell and move into the clinch position.
Gray slips under a jab from Bell.
Bell misses with a looping left.
Gray with the counter takedown but Bell avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gray with the counter takedown but Bell avoids it easily.
Bell tries to clinch up but Gray circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray slips a jab and a cross from Bell.
Bell clinches up with Gray and pushes him back against the cage.
Bell pulls guard successfully.
Gray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gray defends it easily.
Bell has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully.
Gray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray preventing the sweep.
Gray wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Gray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gray postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gray , into his guard.
Bell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell is stalling in the full guard.
Bell wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving.
Gray working for a triangle but Bell defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gray keeps working.
Bell tries for a kimura but Gray is defending well.
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.
Bell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gray , who protects the arm well.
Bell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gray has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bell but great work by Gray .
Gray advances to full mount.
Bell is trying to escape the mount.
Gray goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bell turns into him and now he's in Gray 's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bell has managed to get both his arms back between Gray 's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rj Bell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bell tries to clinch but Gray moves out of range.
Gray feints the counter takedown.
Bell throws the left hand but Gray avoids the punch easily.
Bell tries to clinch but Gray is having none of it.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt.
Gray 's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gray 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bell fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gray counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gray .
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gray stands and throws Bell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gray is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bell sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bell looking for submissions off his back.
Gray is trying to work for a kimura but Bell is defending well.
Bell regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gray looking to sit in guard and control but Bell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gray is keeping the position for now.
Gray throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gray working for a triangle but Bell defends it easily.
Bell trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gray looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gray looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gray !
Gray wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bell, who protects the arm well.
Bell struggling a bit here.
Gray in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gray 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Gray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bell throws a combination that misses
and Gray counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bell!
You can see the frustration on Bell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Bell's face as Gray controls the position.
Bell tries to improve position but can't.
Gray tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gray is trying to get an arm triangle but Bell is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray advances nicely into full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell is trying to escape the mount.
Gray wants to control the action but instead Bell gets a body lock and reverses into Gray 's guard! Nice work!
Aron Gray has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gray working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gray is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bell is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray has his foot on Bell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bell works his way back into a safe position though.
Gray is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bell is aware though and is defending well.
Bell trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
Bell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bell is looking for a kimura but Gray is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bell to get the leverage.
Gray actively working from the bottom here.
Bell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gray doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bell.
Bell seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bell is looking for a kimura but Gray is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bell to get the leverage.
Gray is refusing to be controlled, as Bell sits in half guard.
Bell passes to side control.
Gray sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gray gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
Gray has his foot on Bell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bell works his way back into a safe position though.
Gray has his foot on Bell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bell works his way back into a safe position though.
Gray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bell stands and throws Gray 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bell tries for a kimura but Gray is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray is looking to regain half guard here but Bell keeps moving and retains side control.
Bell tries for a kimura but Gray is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Aron Gray just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Bell shoots in but Gray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rj Bell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gray circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gray counters with a single leg into guard. Bell didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gray drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gray 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.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully.
Bell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gray passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bell!
Gray wants to control the pace but Bell is squirming around nicely.
Gray is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gray sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gray avoids the attempt from Bell to control.
Gray can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bell is looking to escape.
Bell is desperately trying to improve his position but Gray has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray controlling the pace for now.
Gray working for a submission but Bell is keeping him at bay.
Bell tries to reverse the position but Gray maintains control.
Gray has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Bell is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aron Gray !
Aron Gray is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Aron Gray 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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