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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between JJ Moss (ranked 3423 p4p, 5144 weight class) and Ispa Hunter (ranked 32 p4p, 44 weight class). Ispa Hunter acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, JJ Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter connects with an inside leg kick.
Moss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunter manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunter! But no joy.
Moss throws a right hand that misses
and Hunter counters with a right hand to the body.
Moss drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moss is one step ahead there.
Moss slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Moss throwing strikes from guard but Hunter blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter trying to keep a closed guard but Moss is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moss is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunter has wrist control.
Hunter is looking for a triangle here but Moss uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter is looking for a sweep.
Moss wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunter, who protects the arm well.
Moss is trying to get an arm triangle but Hunter is defending well.
Moss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moss tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moss has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Moss tries for a kimura but Hunter is defending well.
Moss looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is looking for a sweep.
Moss has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moss postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Moss wants to control but Hunter is keeping him busy.
Hunter manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hunter is trying to control but can't.
Hunter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moss.
Moss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moss wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hunter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moss is working for a kimura but Hunter is defending it quite comfortably.
Hunter is looking for a sweep. Moss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunter actively working from the bottom here.
Hunter actively working from the bottom here.
Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moss is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Moss tries to control but Hunter wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter has left one of his arms exposed and Moss doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Hunter screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JJ Moss!
JJ Moss gave a mention to EFC Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Petr Amagov (ranked 3615 p4p, 4345 weight class) and Tugsbayar Enkhtulga (ranked 493 p4p, 565 weight class). Tugsbayar Enkhtulga has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Petr Amagov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Petr Amagov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tugsbayar Enkhtulga!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amagov clinches.
Enkhtulga tries to break free but Amagov pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Amagov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Enkhtulga's brow.
Enkhtulga is trying to force a seperation but Amagov has the dominant position.
Enkhtulga is trying to break free.
Enkhtulga is trying to break free.
Amagov is looking for a takedown.
Enkhtulga is trying to force a seperation but Amagov has the dominant position.
Amagov jumps guard and drags Enkhtulga to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amagov is looking to stand up but Enkhtulga isn't so interested in that idea.
Enkhtulga lands a couple of elbows.
Amagov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amagov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Enkhtulga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enkhtulga stands up and waves to Amagov to follow him.
Enkhtulga lands a slapping body shot.
Amagov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Amagov pushes Enkhtulga up against the cage in a clinch.
Enkhtulga working hard to break the clinch.
Enkhtulga stops a takedown attempt from Amagov.
Amagov breaks from the clinch.
Enkhtulga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Amagov darts in and clinches Enkhtulga up against the cage.
Amagov drags the fight down to the ground.
Amagov keeping moving, preventing Enkhtulga from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enkhtulga wanted to stand there but Amagov had control of the position.
Amagov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Enkhtulga gets to his feet. Amagov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Enkhtulga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amagov moves away.
Enkhtulga jabs Amagov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Amagov clinches up against the cage.
Enkhtulga tries to break free but Amagov pushes him back against the cage.
Amagov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Enkhtulga throws a sloppy head kick and Amagov moves out of range easily.
Enkhtulga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amagov tries to counter by clinching up but Enkhtulga breaks away and moves out of range.
Enkhtulga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amagov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enkhtulga throws a sloppy head kick and Amagov moves out of range easily.
Amagov darts in looking for a takedown but Enkhtulga gets double underhooks and turns Amagov into the cage.
Enkhtulga is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Amagov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amagov prevents Enkhtulga from breaking the clinch.
Enkhtulga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Amagov has him pressed against the cage.
Enkhtulga has had enough of the clinch but Amagov keeps him there for the moment.
Enkhtulga is fighting off a takedown attempt but Amagov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Enkhtulga to the mat. Enkhtulga regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Enkhtulga wants to stand but Amagov is controlling the position.
Enkhtulga is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Amagov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Enkhtulga to keep the fight standing.
Enkhtulga tries to circle away but Amagov has him pinned against the cage.
Amagov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Enkhtulga throws a sloppy head kick and Amagov moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Enkhtulga.
Amagov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Enkhtulga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Amagov misses with a double jab.
Enkhtulga lands a head kick. Amagov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Enkhtulga as Amagov shoots in.
Enkhtulga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Enkhtulga swats away the attempt to clinch by Amagov.
Nice sprawl there from Enkhtulga as Amagov shoots in.
A jab lands there for Enkhtulga.
Enkhtulga throws a low kick but Amagov avoids it.
Amagov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Enkhtulga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Amagov is breathing heavily.
Enkhtulga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tugsbayar Enkhtulga dominated that 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.
Enkhtulga misses with a head kick.
Enkhtulga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Enkhtulga throws a sloppy head kick and Amagov moves out of range easily.
Amagov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amagov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Enkhtulga.
The fight stays on the outside here - Amagov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amagov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Enkhtulga defends well and Amagov ends up having to push Enkhtulga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Enkhtulga tries to break free but Amagov pushes him back against the cage.
Enkhtulga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amagov keeps control of Enkhtulga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Amagov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amagov misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Enkhtulga's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Enkhtulga with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Enkhtulga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Enkhtulga.
Tugsbayar Enkhtulga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Enkhtulga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Enkhtulga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Enkhtulga goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice shot by Enkhtulga.
 Amagov is rocked!
Amagov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Amagov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Enkhtulga has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Amagov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Amagov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tugsbayar Enkhtulga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Amagov blocks a head kick by Enkhtulga.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Enkhtulga! Amagov is out on his feet! Enkhtulga rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Amagov is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Amagov is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tugsbayar Enkhtulga!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between CJ Johnson (ranked 2442 p4p, 2279 weight class) and Bob Weadababyitsaboy (ranked 363 p4p, 346 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, CJ Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Weadababyitsaboy!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weadababyitsaboy tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Weadababyitsaboy misses the target.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Weadababyitsaboy staying out of range there.
Weadababyitsaboy tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a counter combo.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weadababyitsaboy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Weadababyitsaboy saw that one coming.
Weadababyitsaboy slips a straight right by Johnson.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Weadababyitsaboy is out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a head kick.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Weadababyitsaboy should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weadababyitsaboy moves away.
Weadababyitsaboy takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Weadababyitsaboy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Weadababyitsaboy counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson throws the left hand but Weadababyitsaboy avoids the punch easily.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a body shot but no joy.
Weadababyitsaboy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a looping right.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick from Weadababyitsaboy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Weadababyitsaboy is just out of range.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws the left hand but Weadababyitsaboy avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Weadababyitsaboy is out of range.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Weadababyitsaboy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Weadababyitsaboy is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
We've been informed that Weadababyitsaboy 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.
Weadababyitsaboy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weadababyitsaboy works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weadababyitsaboy manages to avoid it.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weadababyitsaboy clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weadababyitsaboy backwards.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Weadababyitsaboy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weadababyitsaboy.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Weadababyitsaboy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weadababyitsaboy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Weadababyitsaboy scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weadababyitsaboy lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Weadababyitsaboy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a head kick that misses.
Weadababyitsaboy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Weadababyitsaboy shakes it off.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Weadababyitsaboy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Weadababyitsaboy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Weadababyitsaboy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Weadababyitsaboy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Weadababyitsaboy lands with a good body shot.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Weadababyitsaboy connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Weadababyitsaboy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to clinch
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a lazy head kick
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a sloppy head kick
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Weadababyitsaboy is just out of range.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a double jab.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
CJ Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Weadababyitsaboy saw that one coming.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
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!
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson swings for the body but Weadababyitsaboy moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weadababyitsaboy! But no joy.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weadababyitsaboy throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWeadababyitsaboy.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Weadababyitsaboy.
A cross from Weadababyitsaboy lands.
Weadababyitsaboy slips under a jab.
Johnson throws a jab when Weadababyitsaboy was well out of range.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Johnson sizes up Weadababyitsaboy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weadababyitsaboy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Weadababyitsaboy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Weadababyitsaboy moved out of range.
Johnson tries to move into range but Weadababyitsaboy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Weadababyitsaboy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Weadababyitsaboy's head but Weadababyitsaboy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weadababyitsaboy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weadababyitsaboy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Weadababyitsaboy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Weadababyitsaboy gets a clinch.
Johnson pushes Weadababyitsaboy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Weadababyitsaboy blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Weadababyitsaboy fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy breaks the clinch.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weadababyitsaboy closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weadababyitsaboy backwards.
Weadababyitsaboy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weadababyitsaboy blocks a jab.
Johnson misses the jab.
Weadababyitsaboy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Weadababyitsaboy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weadababyitsaboy can do to turn this around?
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Weadababyitsaboy moves to clinch but Johnson breaks away
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Weadababyitsaboy counters with a nice uppercut.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weadababyitsaboy lands an overhand right.
Weadababyitsaboy closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Johnson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick by Weadababyitsaboy misses
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Weadababyitsaboy's head but Weadababyitsaboy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a few strikes there.
Weadababyitsaboy moves out of range of the strikes.
Weadababyitsaboy scores with a jab to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Weadababyitsaboy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Weadababyitsaboy defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWeadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson works over Weadababyitsaboy's head and body with a nice combination.
Donk. Weadababyitsaboy catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Weadababyitsaboy has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a head kick.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson throws a jab when Weadababyitsaboy was well out of range.
Johnson lunges at Weadababyitsaboy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Weadababyitsaboy's hand.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Johnson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weadababyitsaboy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Weadababyitsaboy slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weadababyitsaboy moves away.
A head kick misses from Weadababyitsaboy.
Johnson checks a low kick from Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weadababyitsaboy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with an uppercut.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Weadababyitsaboy's ribs.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Weadababyitsaboy staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weadababyitsaboy tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Weadababyitsaboy manages to avoid it.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Weadababyitsaboy with an uppercut!
Johnson misses with a body shot.
A jab from Johnson misses.
A head kick misses from Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a head kick.
Weadababyitsaboy is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weadababyitsaboy takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weadababyitsaboy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy staying out of range there.
Weadababyitsaboy shapes to counter with a head kick.
Weadababyitsaboy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weadababyitsaboy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Weadababyitsaboy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Weadababyitsaboy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Johnson misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson sets himself, and Weadababyitsaboy steps forward looking for the clinch! Johnson avoids it this time.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Weadababyitsaboy slips a straight right by Johnson.
Weadababyitsaboy swinging wildly here.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a hook. Weadababyitsaboy ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Weadababyitsaboy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weadababyitsaboy's head.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Weadababyitsaboy's shoulder, as Weadababyitsaboy tries to avoid the shot.
Weadababyitsaboy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
A nice leg kick from Weadababyitsaboy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Weadababyitsaboy manages to avoid it.
Weadababyitsaboy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson cracks Weadababyitsaboy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Weadababyitsaboy cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weadababyitsaboy lands with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Johnson clearly takes that round.
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. This is the final round!
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a wild combination.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weadababyitsaboy.
A head kick misses from Weadababyitsaboy.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Weadababyitsaboy avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weadababyitsaboy moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
A little jabbing left from Weadababyitsaboy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Weadababyitsaboy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson scores with a jab. Weadababyitsaboy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Weadababyitsaboy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Weadababyitsaboy momentarily.
Weadababyitsaboy blocks a jab.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy moves into the clinch.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Weadababyitsaboy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
CJ Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Weadababyitsaboy swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weadababyitsaboy breaks from the clinch.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Weadababyitsaboy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Johnson has his feet on Weadababyitsaboy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Weadababyitsaboy avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weadababyitsaboy throws out the jab.
A jab from Weadababyitsaboy finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
A head kick misses from Weadababyitsaboy.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Weadababyitsaboy moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Weadababyitsaboy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weadababyitsaboy scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Weadababyitsaboy shakes it off.
Weadababyitsaboy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weadababyitsaboy to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
CJ Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Weadababyitsaboy looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weadababyitsaboy tries a head kick but it misses.
Weadababyitsaboy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weadababyitsaboy.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Weadababyitsaboy takes one to the side of the head.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Weadababyitsaboy's shoulder, as Weadababyitsaboy tries to avoid the shot.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson misses the jab.
Weadababyitsaboy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Weadababyitsaboy ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Weadababyitsaboy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson blocks a head kick by Weadababyitsaboy.
And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for CJ Johnson!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for CJ Johnson!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for CJ Johnson!
CJ Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, CJ Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daizen Kuroda (ranked 2295 p4p, 4007 weight class) and Phol Mfer (ranked 348 p4p, 533 weight class). Daizen Kuroda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daizen Kuroda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Phol Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuroda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mfer defends well and Kuroda ends up having to push Mfer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kuroda has been working on his balance at EFC Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mfer.
Mfer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuroda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mfer circles away.
Kuroda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daizen Kuroda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Kuroda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuroda goes for a double leg but Mfer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mfer continues to drive forward.
Kuroda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mfer is defending well.
Kuroda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuroda has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuroda dives in and grabs Mfer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mfer pushes down on Kuroda's head and hops out.
Mfer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kuroda throws a big shot that misses.
Kuroda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Kuroda backs off Mfer throws a huge counter combo but Kuroda manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Kuroda is out of range.
Mfer staying out of range there.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuroda.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuroda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mfer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuroda.
Kuroda blocks a jab.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Kuroda shoots in but no luck this time.
Mfer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuroda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mfer counters with a left and a right that stings Kuroda.
Kuroda with a poor takedown
letting Mfer counter with a right hand.
Kuroda shoots in looking for a takedown but Mfer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kuroda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phol Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda tries for a takedown but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kuroda throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.
Mfer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kuroda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mfer sprawls well initially but Kuroda persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kuroda has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kuroda is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mfer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kuroda wants to control the pace but Mfer is squirming around nicely.
Kuroda looking for a guillotine from mount but Mfer is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda tries to control but Mfer wriggling away.
Kuroda is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mfer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mfer tries to lock up and control but Kuroda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kuroda has hold of Mfer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mfer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mfer is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kuroda with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mfer is squirming around, avoiding Kuroda's attempts to control the action.
Kuroda is really struggling to control Mfer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kuroda looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mfer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phol Mfer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuroda throws out the jab.
As Kuroda backs off Mfer throws a huge counter combo but Kuroda manages to avoid it all.
A big right from Mfer misses.
Kuroda wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kuroda slips under a jab from Mfer.
Kuroda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mfer is doing well to control the position and prevent Kuroda from advancing to side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuroda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mfer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mfer is just riding it out for now. Kuroda eventually gives up the hold.
Mfer trying to control but Kuroda postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer controlling the position for now.
Kuroda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuroda wants to work for an arm triangle but Mfer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mfer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuroda is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuroda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mfer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kuroda jumps into side control!
Kuroda is trying to get an arm triangle but Mfer is defending well.
Kuroda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mfer, who protects the arm well.
Mfer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mfer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kuroda tries for a kimura but Mfer is defending well.
Kuroda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mfer keeps working.
Kuroda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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 wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mfer, who protects the arm well.
Kuroda tries for a kimura but Mfer is defending well.
Mfer tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mfer keeps trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mfer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kuroda trying to control the position but Mfer is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daizen Kuroda dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mfer leaves Kuroda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Kuroda moves away and avoids it.
Kuroda ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Kuroda ducks down to avoid it.
Mfer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuroda.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Kuroda wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Donk. Kuroda catches Mfer right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kuroda drops back looking for a leg! Mfer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mfer manages to kick Kuroda off! Kuroda jumps back into Mfer's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuroda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mfer's guard.
Kuroda is working for a submission of some sort.
Mfer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuroda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mfer is in trouble now - Kuroda has advanced to mount!
Kuroda goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mfer turns into him and now he's in Kuroda's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda has his feet on Mfer's thighs here. He's pushed Mfer off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mfer screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daizen Kuroda!
After the fight, Daizen Kuroda was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wiz Kraven (ranked 2862 p4p, 2129 weight class) and Baldimir Zsofka (ranked 416 p4p, 315 weight class). Zsofka is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Raid - MF DOOM . Baldimir Zsofka acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Wiz Kraven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baldimir Zsofka!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraven shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kraven is looking to take a break and control but Zsofka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zsofka is defending against the submission attempts here by Kraven.
Zsofka is controlling Kraven's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zsofka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Let's hope that Zsofka has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraven is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kraven is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraven wants to pass to mount but Zsofka is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zsofka wants to get back to full guard.
Zsofka has his hands clasped together around Kraven's back. He's all about the action.
Kraven wants to work for an arm triangle but Zsofka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kraven is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zsofka wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kraven wants to control but Zsofka is keeping him busy.
Zsofka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kraven trying to control the position from guard on top but Zsofka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraven being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zsofka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kraven takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zsofka throws a leg kick which misses Kraven's front leg but catches the back leg as Kraven tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kraven.
Kraven misses with a takedown
letting Zsofka counter with a right hand.
Zsofka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kraven under the eye.
Zsofka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zsofka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kraven avoids the head kick by Zsofka.
Kraven misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiz Kraven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kraven scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kraven tries to pass to full mount but Zsofka defends it.
Zsofka tries to roll over but Kraven keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zsofka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zsofka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kraven tries to free his leg and advance position but Zsofka is retaining full guard.
Zsofka is pulling down on Kraven's head. It's preventing any offense from Kraven, at least for the moment.
Kraven trying to control the position from guard on top but Zsofka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zsofka wants to sweep here but Kraven controlling him for the moment.
Zsofka keeping moving, preventing Kraven from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baldimir Zsofka 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.
Zsofka slaps away a takedown attempt from Kraven, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zsofka scoring well with a low kick there.
Zsofka lands a head shot.
Zsofka lands with a nice combination. Kraven backs away looking to recover.
Kraven shoots in but Zsofka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zsofka throws out a counter right but Kraven avoids it with no problem.
Kraven looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kraven wants to pass the guard but Zsofka is keeping the position.
Zsofka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zsofka keeping moving, preventing Kraven from controlling successfully.
Zsofka is pulling down on Kraven's head. It's preventing any offense from Kraven, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraven stands and throws Zsofka's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kraven goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zsofka has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kraven but great work by Zsofka.
Kraven is trying to get back to half guard.
Zsofka content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraven is looking to reverse the position.
Wiz Kraven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zsofka controlling from side mount.
Kraven tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zsofka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zsofka staying calm.
Kraven tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraven manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zsofka wants to improve his position but Kraven is controlling well.
Kraven wants to take a breather but Zsofka is having none of it.
Zsofka gets full guard.
Zsofka has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kraven won't allow Zsofka to sweep him here.
Zsofka is adopting a defensive guard.
Kraven trying to control but Zsofka is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraven looking to sit in guard and control but Zsofka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zsofka sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kraven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zsofka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kraven seems keen to control Zsofka's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zsofka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baldimir Zsofka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kraven tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zsofka defends well and Kraven ends up having to push Zsofka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zsofka breaks from the clinch.
Wiz Kraven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zsofka misses with a kick to the body.
Zsofka defending well as Kraven loads up on a big left hand.
Zsofka's corner calls for a 1-2. Zsofka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kraven takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Kraven.
Kraven fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zsofka avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraven is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zsofka's half guard.
Zsofka desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraven is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zsofka controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kraven wants to control but Zsofka is keeping him busy.
Zsofka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kraven stays in close to Zsofka's body and controls the position.
Kraven is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zsofka is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zsofka has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraven throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kraven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zsofka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zsofka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zsofka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kraven stops Zsofka from passing to mount.
Kraven is trying to escape the position but Zsofka is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka working the head with strikes.
Zsofka controls the position from side control.
Zsofka advances nicely into full mount.
Kraven is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zsofka controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraven is trying to escape the mount.
Zsofka content just to control the position here.
Kraven is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zsofka controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baldimir Zsofka really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kraven fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kraven fails with the takedown
enabling Zsofka to counter with a crisp jab.
Zsofka lands a leg kick that knocks Kraven off balance momentarily.
Kraven misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zsofka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiz Kraven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zsofka stuns Kraven with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kraven closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zsofka quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsofka is controlling Kraven's trapped leg to prevent Kraven from advancing to side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kraven is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraven is trying to control the action in half guard but Zsofka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kraven is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zsofka keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kraven perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zsofka tries to roll over but Kraven keeps him under control.
Zsofka is controlling Kraven's trapped leg to prevent Kraven from advancing to side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baldimir Zsofka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kraven has his takedown stuffed
enabling Zsofka to counter with a crisp jab.
Kraven fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kraven fails to land the takedown.
Zsofka lands a jab.
Kraven shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kraven showed some decent athleticism there.
Kraven looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraven is working hard here to advance position.
Zsofka keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Zsofka's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zsofka is pressing down on Kraven's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zsofka keeping moving, preventing Kraven from controlling successfully.
Kraven wants to pass the guard but Zsofka is keeping the position.
That's four 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.
Zsofka seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kraven drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zsofka dives on top into guard.
Zsofka pushes down on Kraven's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kraven is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zsofka pulls his head out easily.
Zsofka slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kraven has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zsofka is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baldimir Zsofka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zsofka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Baldimir Zsofka!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Baldimir Zsofka!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Baldimir Zsofka!
Baldimir Zsofka wins by unanimous decision!
Baldimir Zsofka thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renat Dadasov (ranked 2468 p4p, 3730 weight class) and Michael MP (ranked 23 p4p, 107 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renat Dadasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MP!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MP avoids the head kick by Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Dadasov throws a combination that misses
and MP counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dadasov is looking for a sweep. MP is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dadasov has hold of MP's hands but MP slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
MP thows a huge punch but Dadasov dodges it nicely.
Dadasov is trying to maintain the position but MP is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MP missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MP controlling the pace.
MP not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dadasov wants to get back to full guard.
MP wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dadasov keeps working.
Dadasov is looking to improve his position.
MP wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dadasov keeps working.
MP thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
MP seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dadasov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dadasov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MP has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MP throwing shots but Dadasov is blocking nicely.
MP performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some bone on bone action there as MP checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dadasov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and MP has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from MP and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dadasov tries to close the distance and clinch but MP swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
MP drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dadasov defends it well.
Dadasov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MP circles away quickly and effectively.
MP is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
MP looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dadasov is fending him off so far but MP persists. Nope, Dadasov circles away and we're back to standing.
MP looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dadasov closes the distance and pushes MP back into the cage.
MP has Dadasov pressed against the cage, preventing Dadasov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
MP manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MP will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dadasov wants to stand and escape but instead MP has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
MP scoring with some ground and pound.
Dadasov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dadasov working a defensive guard here.
MP chips away with some ground and pound.
MP postures up and lands a big shot to Dadasov's brow.
MP postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MP wants to control from the top but Dadasov keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MP lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
MP seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
MP is fighting to break Dadasov's control of his arms but Dadasov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
MP lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MP seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael MP dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dadasov with the inside leg kick.
MP on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dadasov. Dadasov obviously looking to wear him down.
Dadasov is looking to clinch but MP is avoiding it.
MP's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dadasov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MP scrambles back to his feet.
MP shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dadasov's guard.
Dadasov kicks MP off and gets to his feet.
A nice leg kick from Dadasov, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dadasov lands a nice shot that snaps MP's head back.
Good work by MP as he checks the leg kick.
And MP tries to counter it with a takedown but Dadasov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dadasov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MP moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MP takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Renat Dadasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dadasov throws a front kick aimed at MP's knee but MP avoids it well.
Dadasov lands a leg kick that knocks MP off balance momentarily.
A cross from MP lands.
MP uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dadasov.
MP is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dadasov lands a nice leg kick that just misses MP's sensitive parts.
MP on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
An inside leg kick lands from Dadasov.
A head kick misses from Dadasov.
MP fails to land with a series of punches.
Dadasov throws a low kick but it's checked well by MP.
No luck for MP with that takedown attempt.
Dadasov missing with a left hand there. MP was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MP shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dadasov as he jumps to the side.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
MP changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dadasov closes the distance and clinches.
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Dadasov throws a jab when MP was well out of range.
And MP tries to counter it with a takedown but Dadasov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice takedown defense from Dadasov. No joy for MP on that attempt.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael MP.
Dadasov misses with a straight left.
Renat Dadasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dadasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dadasov throws a head kick but MP moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Dadasov as MP shoots in.
Dadasov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov connects with a solid leg kick.
MP 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.
Dadasov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MP can do to turn this around?
MP fails with a takedown attempt.
Dadasov throws a head kick but MP moves out of range.
MP gets a double leg takedown into Dadasov's guard.
MP wants to control from the top but Dadasov keeps moving.
Dadasov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
MP trying to control the position from guard on top but Dadasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov is trying to control the position but MP postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MP controls from within his opponent's guard.
MP lands a couple of digs.
MP throwing strikes but missing.
MP's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MP throws a big right hand that misses.
Dadasov looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renat Dadasov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
MP scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dadasov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MP is working away from the top position though.
MP is looking to take a break and control but Dadasov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dadasov gets back to full guard.
Dadasov is looking to stand up but MP isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov looking for a sweep. Not yet Dadasov, not yet.
Dadasov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but MP puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dadasov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MP trying to control from half guard but Dadasov is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dadasov wants to control but MP is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MP throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dadasov to regain full guard.
MP controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MP scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
MP trying to control the position from guard on top but Dadasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
MP tries to free his leg and advance position but Dadasov is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Dadasov being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A left lands for Dadasov.
Good leg kick by Dadasov.
An inside leg kick lands from Dadasov.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Renat Dadasov is winning the standup battle so far.
Dadasov misses with a two punch combination.
MP avoids the head kick by Dadasov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but MP sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dadasov throws a nice looking combination but MP bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MP's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
MP has his takedown stuffed
and Dadasov counters with a low kick, right behind MP 's knee.
MP takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MP checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dadasov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MP manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MP tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
MP shoots and misses
and Dadasov counters with a low kick, right behind MP 's knee.
Dadasov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dadasov with a nice calf kick.
MP misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dadasov.
As MP looks to move away, Dadasov throws a big counter combo but MP just gets out of the way.
Dadasov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MP feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov motions for MP to come forward. Dadasov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MP changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dadasov throws out a loose jab but MP uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dadasov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dadasov.
MP moves out of range of the strikes.
MP with the counter takedown but Dadasov avoids it easily.
MP checks the leg kick.
MP is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dadasov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dadasov lands a nice leg kick that just misses MP's sensitive parts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dadasov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MP. That did some damage!
Dadasov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and MP is able to avoid easily.
Dadasov has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renat Dadasov clearly takes that round.
That's time! Dadasov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
MP throws a right and a left that Dadasov avoids nicely.
MP blocks a head kick by Dadasov.
MP closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dadasov to the mat! Dadasov manages to get full guard.
MP trying to control but Dadasov is working from the bottom.
MP with a flurry of punches that miss.
MP advances position into side control!
Dadasov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov blocking the ground and pound attempt from MP.
MP sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dadasov defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MP is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dadasov tries to roll over but MP keeps him under control.
MP performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dadasov tries to get to full guard but MP has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dadasov is defending against the submission attempts here by MP.
Dadasov is looking for a sweep. MP is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MP is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dadasov trying to control but MP postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MP missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dadasov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MP takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dadasov fails to land with a series of punches.
Dadasov misses with an uppercut.
Dadasov connects with an inside leg kick.
MP blocks a low kick nicely.
MP uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dadasov.
MP changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dadasov looks to throw the jab but MP is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MP throws a right and a left that Dadasov avoids nicely.
MP keeps the fight on the outside.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
MP tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dadasov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and MP is able to avoid easily.
Dadasov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dadasov dodges the punch combination from MP.
MP moves out of range as Dadasov strikes.
MP with the counter takedown but Dadasov avoids it easily.
Dadasov throws a nice looking combination but MP bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MP takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MP closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dadasov did well to prevent MP getting side control.
Michael MP has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MP perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael MP.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Renat Dadasov!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Renat Dadasov!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Renat Dadasov!
Renat Dadasov wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Renat Dadasov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Johnson (ranked 4209 p4p, 24074 weight class) and The Eagle (ranked 479 p4p, 522 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, The Eagle!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Eagle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eagle is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Eagle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jimmy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Eagle.
Eagle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnson prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eagle throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Eagle throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Eagle avoids them all with ease.
Eagle fails with the takedown.
Johnson throws a combination. Eagle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
We've been hearing reports that Johnson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Eagle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Eagle wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Eagle 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.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Eagle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Eagle is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eagle connects with a couple of short punches.
Eagle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Eagle is controlling him.
Eagle lands a couple of digs.
Eagle is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Eagle slips an elbow through the middle.
Eagle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eagle with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eagle landing with the ground and pound.
Eagle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eagle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eagle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eagle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson is trying to keep Eagle in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eagle distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eagle defends well.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Eagle postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Eagle connects with a couple of short punches.
Eagle with a nice head shot there.
Johnson pulls Eagle in to control the position.
Eagle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Eagle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Eagle landing some decent shots from guard.
Eagle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eagle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Eagle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eagle has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Eagle chips away with some ground and pound.
Eagle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Eagle wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Eagle landing some decent shots from guard.
Eagle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eagle trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eagle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Eagle trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Eagle dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Eagle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Eagle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Eagle throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eagle is looking for the big counter here.
Eagle blocks the body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants the takedown. Eagle is fighting it off but Johnson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Eagle's guard against the cage.
Eagle has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Johnson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Johnson clinches up with Eagle and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson slowing the pace effectively.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson is trying to trip Eagle. He has hold of a leg but Eagle is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Johnson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Eagle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnson won't allow Eagle to sweep him here.
Eagle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eagle has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
Johnson postures up.
Eagle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Eagle trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eagle is one step ahead there.
Eagle distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eagle lands a couple of digs.
Eagle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Eagle is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eagle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Eagle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Eagle cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Eagle slips an elbow through the middle.
Eagle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eagle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Eagle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Eagle throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eagle is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Eagle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Eagle trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eagle is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Eagle postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eagle wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Eagle with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eagle trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but The Eagle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Eagle counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Eagle landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Eagle slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Eagle has passed into side control.
Eagle grinds an elbow into Johnson's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Johnson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Eagle lands an elbow.
Johnson is trying to control Eagle's posture but Eagle avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Eagle cracks Johnson with a big elbow.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Eagle. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Eagle cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eagle trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Eagle lands a nice forearm strike.
Eagle lands an elbow.
Johnson is rocked!
Eagle working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eagle in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Johnson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Eagle turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Eagle!
A very excited looking The Eagle rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bautista Laguna (ranked 6140 p4p, 5457 weight class) and Matt Manners (ranked 667 p4p, 618 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Bautista Laguna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Manners!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Laguna.
Manners is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Laguna's half guard.
Manners seems to be working for a kimura but Laguna defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manners decides to return to a standing position.
Laguna connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Laguna.
Manners has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Manners will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manners shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manners looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Laguna trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manners is working for a kimura but Laguna is defending it quite comfortably.
Laguna trying to control from the bottom.
Manners passes to side control.
Manners tries to move into full mount but can't pass Laguna's legs.
Manners goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Laguna rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Manners's guard! Nice work there by Laguna!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laguna gets to his feet. Manners looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laguna defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manners.
Manners throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Laguna's waist but Laguna gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manners off to one side.
Bautista Laguna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Manners.
Laguna misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Laguna.
 It looks like Matt Manners has been cut.
Laguna slaps away a takedown attempt from Manners, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manners closes the distance and clinches up with Laguna, looking for a takedown. Manners pushes Laguna against the cage but Laguna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Laguna.
Manners fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Manners shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laguna defends it nicely.
Manners looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manners shoots in for a takedown but Laguna shows good takedown defense.
Laguna catches Manners with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Manners shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laguna sprawls well. Laguna wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manners gets slowly back to his feet.
Bautista Laguna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manners shoots in and drives through. Laguna sprawls well.
Laguna lands an overhand right.
Manners shoots in for a takedown but Laguna shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Laguna throws a right hand that Manners ducks under and follows up with a left that Manners also avoids with ease.
Manners with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Laguna counter with a right hand.
Manners will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looks like Laguna has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Laguna lands with a nice body punch.
Manners avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manners ducks under a wild hook from Laguna.
A lazy left from Laguna finds it's target.
 Manners is rocked!
Laguna tries to bum rush Manners with a series of wild strikes but Manners uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manners is still on wobbly legs! Can Laguna finish him?
Laguna lands a brutal uppercut that launches Manners off his feet! Manners tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bautista Laguna!
Bautista Laguna decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Lawrence (ranked 2902 p4p, 3041 weight class) and Lue Randle (ranked 393 p4p, 400 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eugene Lawrence !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lue Randle!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence gets a takedown into half guard.
Lawrence prevents Randle from improving his position.
Lawrence performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lawrence wants to control but Randle is keeping him busy.
Lawrence wants to work for an arm triangle but Randle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lawrence trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle trying to hold on to Lawrence 's head to control him but Lawrence postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Randle.
Randle controlling Lawrence 's posture.
Lawrence is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lawrence is looking to pass into half guard but Randle pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Randle is in guard.
Randle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lawrence is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Randle, into his guard.
Lawrence controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Randle keeps moving.
Randle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lawrence drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Randle dives on top into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lawrence wants to sweep here but Randle controlling him for the moment.
Randle scoring with some ground and pound.
Lawrence keeping moving, preventing Randle from controlling successfully.
Randle lands a couple of elbows.
Lawrence looking for a guillotine here but Randle defends easily.
Lawrence throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lawrence 's head.
Randle landing some decent shots from guard.
Randle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Randle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been informed that Randle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lawrence not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Randle lands a couple of digs.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lawrence holds on and takes a little breather.
Randle postures up and lands a big shot to Lawrence 's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Randle defends well.
Randle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Randle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Randle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Randle lands a couple of elbows.
Lawrence is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Randle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lawrence is trying to control the position but Randle postures up.
Lawrence looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Randle connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randle lands a couple of digs.
Lawrence controls Randle momentarily but Randle frees himself.
Randle distracts Lawrence with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lue Randle dominated that round.
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.
Lawrence doesn't manage to clinch there - Randle circles away.
An inside leg kick from Randle misses.
Eugene Lawrence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawrence tests Randle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Randle tries to clinch but Lawrence moves out of range.
A jab from Lawrence does it's job there.
Randle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lawrence walks into a left hand.
Randle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawrence wants to clinch up but Randle keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lawrence pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lawrence throws a head kick that Randle semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Randle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lawrence bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Randle's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Randle keeps moving.
Lawrence trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Randle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Randle keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randle wants to sweep but no luck.
Lawrence postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Randle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lawrence , into his guard.
Lawrence throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Randle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Randle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lawrence is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Randle defends well.
Randle stands up over Lawrence , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lawrence looking to control.
Randle is in close to Lawrence 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lawrence trying to control the position here.
Randle chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence has his foot on Randle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Randle works his way back into a safe position though.
Randle cracks Lawrence with a solid left hand.
Randle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Randle landing with the ground and pound.
Randle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Randle trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Randle landing some decent shots from guard.
Randle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lawrence looking to control.
Lawrence escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Randle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lawrence is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Randle is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randle landing with the ground and pound.
Lawrence is rocked!
Randle lands a couple of elbows.
Oh Lawrence is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lawrence is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lawrence seems to have got his legs back now.
Randle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Randle distracts Lawrence with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Randle is in close to Lawrence 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Randle stands up over Lawrence , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lawrence is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Randle is aware though and is defending well.
Randle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Randle is working Lawrence over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lawrence is looking for a triangle but Randle pushes his legs off easily.
Lawrence wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lue Randle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Randle throws a leg kick
and Lawrence counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Randle has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lawrence off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lawrence dives in for a single leg takedown but Randle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Randle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Randle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Randle gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lawrence kicks off Randle and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randle drives through and clinches with Lawrence against the cage.
Nice elbow from Lawrence .
Randle keeps control of Lawrence as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lawrence blocking some punches.
Lawrence 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawrence getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lawrence tries a head kick but it misses.
Lawrence looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Randle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Randle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lawrence sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Randle's guard.
Randle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lawrence 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lawrence 's back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Randle. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Lawrence trying to control the position but Randle manages to sink in the hooks.
Randle controlling well, preventing Lawrence from escaping the position.
Randle is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lawrence knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lawrence for a finish.
Lawrence showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randle is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Lawrence . He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Lawrence grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Randle connects with a big shot to the side of Lawrence 's head.
I really don't envy Lawrence right now.
Randle is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Lawrence up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randle is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Lawrence . He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Lawrence is really stuck here.
Randle trying to control.
Randle scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Lawrence tries to escape but Randle has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Randle cracks Lawrence with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Lawrence from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randle connects with a couple of big shots that have Lawrence covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Lawrence ! Randle fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lue Randle!
Lue Randle is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Lue Randle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Eugene Lawrence was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my fans love you all!!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sepi Pulkkinen (ranked 630 p4p, 6746 weight class) and Cairo Silva (ranked 21 p4p, 54 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Sepi Pulkkinen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sepi Pulkkinen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sepi Pulkkinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Cairo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Silva moves out of range as Pulkkinen throws a body kick.
Silva feints a counter leg kick.
Pulkkinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pulkkinen avoids it.
Pulkkinen wants to break free but Silva has control.
Pulkkinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cairo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Pulkkinen checks a leg kick.
Pulkkinen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Silva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pulkkinen's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva misses with a right hand
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pulkkinen's sensitive parts.
We've been told by Pulkkinen's head coaches at Simply The Best that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Silva throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Silva throws out a leg kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range and Silva only half commits.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Pulkkinen.
We've been informed that Silva has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Pulkkinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen darts in trying to clinch
and Silva counters with a nice body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Pulkkinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Pulkkinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen has managed to clinch.
Pulkkinen is trying to break free.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Silva.
Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Silva throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pulkkinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva sizes up Pulkkinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a two punch combo.
Pulkkinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva lands a nice shot that snaps Pulkkinen's head back.
Pulkkinen is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a nice calf kick.
Oh Pulkkinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Are you kidding me?! Silva ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Pulkkinen clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cairo Silva!
Cairo Silva is the new super heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Cairo Silva started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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