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EFC 18 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michail Rasnov (ranked 5794 p4p, 6211 weight class) and Harrison Cutler (ranked 550 p4p, 567 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michail Rasnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harrison Cutler!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasnov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cutler takes the fight into the clinch.
Cutler lands an elbow just above Rasnov 's eye.
Cutler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rasnov's defenses.
Cutler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rasnov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rasnov is trying to pull guard but Cutler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cutler.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cutler.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cutler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cutler lands an elbow just above Rasnov 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasnov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cutler presses Rasnov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rasnov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cutler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cutler tries a body shot but Rasnov blocks it.
Rasnov is trying to break the clinch but Cutler is controlling him.
Cutler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rasnov.
Rasnov tries for a takedown but Cutler manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michail Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutler lands an elbow that stopped Rasnov in his tracks for a moment.
Rasnov has clasped his hands together around Cutler's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cutler holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Cutler tries to buck Rasnov off but Rasnov is having none of it.
Rasnov trying to control the action but Cutler is working from the bottom.
What's Cutler going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Cutler wants to control but Rasnov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cutler regains half guard.
Cutler is trying is best to control the position here.
Cutler is trying to stand back up but Rasnov is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cutler wants to sweep but no luck.
Cutler keeping moving, preventing Rasnov from controlling successfully.
Rasnov preventing the sweep.
Cutler wants to stand and escape but Rasnov is having none of it.
Cutler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rasnov wants to control from the top but Cutler keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cutler rushes Rasnov and presses him up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cutler.
Cutler lands an elbow just above Rasnov 's eye.
 It looks like Michail Rasnov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Rasnov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasnov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from Cutler.
Cutler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rasnov's defenses.
Rasnov wants to get back to striking at distance but Cutler won't allow it.
Cutler blocks an uppercut.
Rasnov is looking for a takedown.
Rasnov is breathing heavily.
Rasnov goes for a takedown attempt but Cutler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good exchange - Cutler coming out on top.
Rasnov shoots in but no luck this time.
Rasnov tries to keep at a distance but Cutler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rasnov takes an elbow to the temple.
Cutler lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasnov takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cutler presses Rasnov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cutler's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cutler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cutler lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cutler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cutler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 Rasnov is rocked!
Cutler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Rasnov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rasnov takes an elbow to the temple.
Cutler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cutler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cutler lands an elbow just above Rasnov 's eye.
Cutler lands a body punch.
Cutler lands a damaging elbow.
Cutler works on Rasnov's body with a couple of short punches.
Cutler works on Rasnov's body with a couple of short punches.
Cutler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rasnov's defenses.
A body shot lands from Cutler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Cutler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michail Rasnov's cut.
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.
Cutler has closed the distance and engaged Rasnov in a clinch.
Rasnov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rasnov seems to have got his legs back now.
Cutler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cutler.
Rasnov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cutler lands an elbow inside that Rasnov shrugs off.
Cutler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rasnov takes an elbow to the temple.
Rasnov stalling in the clinch but Cutler improves position.
Cutler lands a nice elbow.
Cutler has Rasnov pressed against the cage. He pushes Rasnov back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Cutler throws a beautiful elbow that sends Rasnov crashing to the floor! Cutler piles on the pressure with more strikes! Rasnov is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harrison Cutler!
An out of breath Harrison Cutler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Eagle (ranked 3598 p4p, 25122 weight class) and Selimkhan Rasnov (ranked 469 p4p, 658 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, The Eagle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Selimkhan Rasnov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eagle slips a jab and a cross from Rasnov.
Eagle feints a jab promting Rasnov to slip. Eagle then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rasnov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rasnov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Eagle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Eagle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rasnov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eagle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Eagle connects with a couple of short punches.
Eagle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eagle throws a big elbow that misses.
Eagle scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eagle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasnov has momentary wrist control but Eagle slips an elbow through the middle.
Eagle landing with the ground and pound.
Eagle stands up over Rasnov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Eagle scoring with some ground and pound.
Eagle lands a couple of digs.
Eagle throwing strikes from guard but Rasnov blocks nicely.
Eagle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eagle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rasnov's head.
Eagle won't allow Rasnov to get back to his feet.
Eagle working some strikes from top position.
Eagle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rasnov keeping moving, preventing Eagle from controlling successfully.
Eagle controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eagle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasnov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rasnov has momentary wrist control but Eagle slips an elbow through the middle.
Eagle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Eagle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eagle is in close to Rasnov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Eagle has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Eagle distracts Rasnov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Eagle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rasnov's head.
Eagle connects with a couple of short punches.
Eagle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eagle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eagle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rasnov's head.
 Rasnov is rocked!
Eagle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rasnov is keeping the position for now.
Rasnov is still in real trouble! Can Eagle finish him?
Eagle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rasnov seems to have recovered his senses.
Eagle is in close to Rasnov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Eagle landing with the ground and pound.
Eagle landing some decent shots from guard.
Eagle chips away with some ground and pound.
Rasnov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eagle is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eagle landing with the ground and pound.
Eagle scoring with some ground and pound.
Eagle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Eagle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rasnov 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.
Eagle working some strikes from top position.
Eagle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Eagle is pushing down on Rasnov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rasnov is fighting to maintain full guard but Eagle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Eagle scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eagle lands strikes from half guard.
Eagle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rasnov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Eagle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rasnov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Eagle there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Eagle 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.
BOOM! Eagle lands a beautiful left hook that drops Rasnov. Rasnov tries to recover but Eagle is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Rasnov lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Eagle!
The Eagle tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Karpov (ranked 3857 p4p, 3878 weight class) and Jack McGregson (ranked 461 p4p, 464 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jack McGregson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jordan Karpov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack McGregson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregson fails with the takedown.
Karpov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karpov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Karpov - that landed with a thud.
McGregson tries to pull guard but Karpov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Karpov - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Karpov.
I was talking to Karpov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Karpov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karpov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Karpov.
Karpov lands a nice uppercut.
McGregson pulls Karpov into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karpov forces his way into half guard.
McGregson is pressing down on Karpov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karpov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McGregson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karpov content to stall in guard here.
McGregson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karpov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karpov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karpov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McGregson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karpov defends well.
Karpov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Karpov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGregson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McGregson keeping full guard, as Karpov tries to pass.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McGregson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karpov instigates a clinch.
McGregson fails to pull guard.
We've been informed that McGregson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jordan Karpov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack McGregson.
McGregson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karpov to keep the fight standing.
Karpov lands a body shot.
McGregson tries to pull guard but Karpov won't allow it.
Karpov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGregson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McGregson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karpov is trying to improve his position.
McGregson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Karpov!
Karpov is looking to get to half guard.
Karpov is working hard here to advance position.
Karpov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karpov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Karpov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Karpov moves into the clinch successfully.
Karpov scores with a shot to the side of McGregson's head.
McGregson wants to take the fight to the mat but Karpov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Karpov lands a shot to the body.
Karpov prevents the takedown attempt.
Karpov lands a left hand.
Karpov lands a shot to the body.
Karpov is working McGregson over against the cage.
McGregson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karpov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jordan Karpov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack McGregson.
Karpov stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karpov.
McGregson takes an elbow to the temple.
McGregson is breathing heavily.
Karpov presses McGregson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karpov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McGregson up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karpov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Karpov pushes McGregson up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karpov.
Karpov scores with a shoulder strike.
McGregson is rocked!
Karpov dips a shoulder and cracks McGregson with a mighty uppercut! McGregson falls back against the cage and Karpov unloads with a barrage of strikes! McGregson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Karpov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Karpov!
Our winner, Jordan Karpov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sorsa Lokki (ranked 5711 p4p, 4453 weight class) and Rj Bell (ranked 431 p4p, 400 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Sorsa Lokki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rj Bell!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lokki misses with the combination.
As Lokki backs off Bell throws a huge counter combo but Lokki manages to avoid it all.
Bell moves in looking to clinch but Lokki pushes him off.
Bell misses with a takedown
and Lokki counters with a nice uppercut.
Bell misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Lokki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bell is defended easily by Lokki.
Bell misses with an uppercut
and Lokki counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell pushes Lokki up against the cage in a clinch.
Bell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lokki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sorsa Lokki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rj Bell.
Bell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lokki to keep the fight standing.
Lokki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Lokki.
Bell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokki lands a slapping body shot.
Bell needs to keep his hands up - Lokki had a free shot at his head there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lokki.
Nice uppercut there from Lokki.
Bell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Lokki counter with a right hand.
Lokki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Lokki scores with a four punch combination!
Bell throws a nice looking combination but Lokki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell misses with a looping left.
Sorsa Lokki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lokki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lokki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bell misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell misses with a left hand
and Lokki counters with a stiff right hand.
Bell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lokki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lokki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bell on the side of the head.
Lokki clobbers Bell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lokki connects with a single shot there.
Bell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lokki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Bell misses the target.
Lokki scores with a sloppy right hand. Bell should have avoided that one.
Lokki stalks Bell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bell's face. Bell staggers backwards, shaken.
Bell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Lokki.
Lokki lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bell misses with an uppercut
and Lokki counters with a left and a right that stings Bell.
Lokki slips under a jab.
Lokki slaps away a takedown attempt from Bell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lokki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lokki counters with a straight right hand.
Bell's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bell's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lokki scores with a three punch combo!
Bell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lokki seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bell misses with a takedown
and Lokki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Lokki lands but Bell takes it in his stride.
Lokki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Lokki misses the target.
Bell misses with a double jab.
Lokki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lokki is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lokki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lokki sprawls well. Lokki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bell fails with the takedown
and Lokki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bell misses with a takedown attempt
letting Lokki counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sorsa Lokki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lokki feints a jab promting Bell to slip. Lokki then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Lokki.
Bell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lokki quickly recovers to half guard.
Lokki manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bell keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokki breaks the clinch.
Nice jab there from Lokki.
Bell has his takedown stuffed
and Lokki counters with a one-two to the body.
Bell looks to land a combination but Lokki avoids it well.
Lokki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bell misses with a hook
and Lokki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lokki tries to avoid it but Bell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lokki to the ground. Lokki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Lokki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lokki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lokki tries to sprawl but Bell drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lokki pushes Bell off and gets back to his feet.
Lokki scores with a jab.
Bell looks to clinch
and Lokki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lokki circles away quickly and effectively.
Lokki works over Bell's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch lands to the side of Bell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lokki slaps away a takedown attempt from Bell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sorsa Lokki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rj Bell.
Lokki connects with a solid leg kick.
Sorsa Lokki is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lokki scores with a jab to the body.
Bell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lokki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lokki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lokki duly obliges.
Bell takes one to the side of the head.
Lokki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bell moves into range and clinches up with Lokki.
Lokki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bell tries to clinch there but Lokki circles away.
Lokki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lokki connects with a high kick.
Bell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bell tries to clinch there but Lokki circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rj Bell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lokki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lokki blocks a jab.
Lokki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lokki lands a glancing blow to the side of Bell's head.
Lokki connects with a crisp jab.
Lokki scores with a jab to the body.
Bell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bell blocks a head kick by Lokki.
Lokki lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Lokki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lokki breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lokki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lokki.
Bell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lokki thuds a left hand into Bell's body.
Lokki scores with a leg kick.
Bell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lokki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decent striking displayed by Lokki there.
Nice jab there from Lokki.
Lokki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bell misses with a takedown
and Lokki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sorsa Lokki dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bell dodges the punch combination from Lokki.
Lokki swats away the attempt to clinch by Bell.
Lokki slips under a jab from Bell.
Lokki throws a series of strikes that have Bell backpedaling.
Bell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Lokki to counter with a crisp jab.
Bell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lokki counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bell is working for a kimura but Lokki is defending it quite comfortably.
Bell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lokki defends it well.
Bell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lokki sees it coming and defends easily.
Bell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lokki is controlling Bell's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bell 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lokki tries to roll over but Bell keeps him under control.
Lokki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bell on the ground.
Lokki has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bell is on him like a limpet, forcing Lokki back against the cage.
Bell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lokki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lokki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lokki connects with the punch.
Lokki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lokki duly obliges.
Bell tries to clinch
and Lokki counters with a three punch combo that has Bell backing up. Bell nods at Lokki to acknowledge the strikes.
Bell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lokki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sorsa Lokki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rj Bell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Lokki.
Lokki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lokki tries to keep at a distance but Bell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bell tries to pull guard but Lokki holds him up against the cage and eventually Bell drops back down to his feet.
Bell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bell is trying to pull guard but Lokki has him pressed against the cage.
Bell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lokki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lokki scores with a head kick. Bell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lokki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell fails with the takedown
and Lokki counters with a stiff right hand.
Lokki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lokki scores with a head kick. Bell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lokki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lokki throws a right and a left that Bell avoids nicely.
Bell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lokki defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Lokki.
Bell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lokki connects with a single shot there.
Bell tries to clinch up
and Lokki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sorsa Lokki clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lokki lands with a right hand.
Bell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lokki keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bell is working for a kimura but Lokki is defending it quite comfortably.
Bell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bell is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lokki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bell, into his guard.
Lokki wanted to stand there but Bell had control of the position.
Lokki gets to his feet. Bell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell misses with a few strikes there.
Bell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bell wants to clinch.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt.
Lokki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lokki is looking to counter punch.
Bell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lokki finds it's way round the side to connect with Bell's head.
Bell has managed to clinch.
Bell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sorsa Lokki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rj Bell.
Lokki breaks the clinch.
Lokki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bell back to the cage. Lokki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lokki counters with a left and a right that stings Bell.
Bell is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A cross from Lokki lands.
Bell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bell shoots and misses
and Lokki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lokki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bell takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bell closes the distance and pushes Lokki back into the cage.
Bell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lokki walks away with a smile on his face. Bell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lokki lands a jab to the head.
Sorsa Lokki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lokki keeps the fight on the outside.
Lokki throws a series of strikes that have Bell backpedaling.
Bell looks to land a left hand but Lokki moved out of range nicely.
Lokki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bell just manages to avoid it.
Lokki lands a jab to the nose.
Good exchange - Lokki coming out on top.
Lokki connects with a looping right hand.
Lokki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lokki cracks Bell with an open hand slap.
Lokki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Lokki finds it's target.
Bell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Lokki counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sorsa Lokki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lokki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Sorsa Lokki!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Sorsa Lokki!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Sorsa Lokki!
Sorsa Lokki wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Sorsa Lokki 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 Zdravko Zdravkov (ranked 4597 p4p, 2896 weight class) and Bob Weadababyitsaboy (ranked 572 p4p, 420 weight class). Weadababyitsaboy has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Bob Weadababyitsaboy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Solid boxing
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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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zdravko Zdravkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Weadababyitsaboy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weadababyitsaboy closes the distance and clinches.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a body punch.
Zdravkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Weadababyitsaboy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zdravkov jumps guard.
Weadababyitsaboy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zdravkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weadababyitsaboy defends it easily.
Weadababyitsaboy 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.
Zdravkov has Weadababyitsaboy pulled in close to control his posture.
Zdravkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Zdravkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weadababyitsaboy is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weadababyitsaboy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Weadababyitsaboy passes Zdravkov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zdravkov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zdravkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zdravkov wants to sweep here but Weadababyitsaboy controlling him for the moment.
Weadababyitsaboy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zdravkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Weadababyitsaboy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zdravkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weadababyitsaboy has managed to get both his arms back between Zdravkov's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Weadababyitsaboy takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Weadababyitsaboy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zdravkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weadababyitsaboy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zdravkov looking to control.
Zdravkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Weadababyitsaboy has passed into half guard!
Zdravkov wants to control but Weadababyitsaboy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov is looking for a sweep. Weadababyitsaboy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zdravkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zdravkov tries to roll over but Weadababyitsaboy keeps him under control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zdravkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to work over Zdravkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zdravkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weadababyitsaboy's efforts to push away.
Weadababyitsaboy gets underhooks to prevent Zdravkov's takedown attempt.
Zdravkov jumps guard.
Weadababyitsaboy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zdravkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zdravkov, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weadababyitsaboy defends well.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to stand but Zdravkov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zdravkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weadababyitsaboy defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zdravkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zdravko Zdravkov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Weadababyitsaboy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Weadababyitsaboy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zdravkov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zdravko Zdravkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zdravkov darts in looking for a takedown but Weadababyitsaboy gets double underhooks and turns Zdravkov into the cage.
Weadababyitsaboy shapes to counter with a head kick.
Zdravkov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Weadababyitsaboy walks away with a smile on his face. Zdravkov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A shot to the liver by Zdravkov. Beautiful body shot.
Zdravkov throws a series of punches but Weadababyitsaboy avoids them all with ease.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Weadababyitsaboy as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zdravko Zdravkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zdravkov closes the distance and clinches up with Weadababyitsaboy, looking for a takedown. Zdravkov pushes Weadababyitsaboy against the cage but Weadababyitsaboy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zdravkov misses with a few strikes there.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a jab when Zdravkov was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov moves in looking to clinch but Weadababyitsaboy pushes him off.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a two punch combination.
Zdravkov moves into the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zdravkov backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zdravkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zdravkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Weadababyitsaboy after a bit of a struggle.
Zdravkov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Weadababyitsaboy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Zdravkov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Weadababyitsaboy is looking for a way out.
Weadababyitsaboy breaks Zdravkov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Weadababyitsaboy is breathing heavily.
Zdravkov working for a triangle but Weadababyitsaboy defends it easily.
Zdravkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zdravkov is looking for a triangle but Weadababyitsaboy pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weadababyitsaboy defends it easily.
Zdravkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Zdravkov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Weadababyitsaboy stacks Zdravkov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Weadababyitsaboy!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weadababyitsaboy stands up.
Weadababyitsaboy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zdravkov lands a jab to the head.
Weadababyitsaboy closes the distance and pushes Zdravkov back into the cage.
Weadababyitsaboy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zdravkov's elbow.
Zdravkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zdravkov prevents a body shot from Weadababyitsaboy.
Zdravkov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zdravkov manages to pull guard.
Zdravkov 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.
Zdravkov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Zdravkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Weadababyitsaboy has passed into half guard!
Zdravkov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Weadababyitsaboy pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zdravkov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Zdravkov is trying to reverse the position but instead Weadababyitsaboy has taken his back - oops!
You can see the frustration on Zdravkov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Zdravkov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Zdravkov rolls, trying to escape but Weadababyitsaboy keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zdravkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Weadababyitsaboy tries to sprawl out of it but Zdravkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Weadababyitsaboy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Weadababyitsaboy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zdravkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a head kick that misses.
Zdravkov lands with a cross.
Zdravkov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Weadababyitsaboy on his heels. He'll look to pass Weadababyitsaboy's guard now, I'm sure.
Zdravkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Weadababyitsaboy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weadababyitsaboy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zdravkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Weadababyitsaboy's head.
Weadababyitsaboy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zdravkov looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zdravkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zdravkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zdravkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Weadababyitsaboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zdravkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zdravkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Zdravkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weadababyitsaboy is keeping the position for now.
Zdravkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
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.
Zdravkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Weadababyitsaboy has momentary wrist control but Zdravkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Weadababyitsaboy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zdravkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zdravkov 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.
Zdravkov with a nice head shot there.
Zdravkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Weadababyitsaboy's head.
Zdravkov pushing down on Weadababyitsaboy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zdravkov lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Weadababyitsaboy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zdravkov stalling.
Zdravkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Weadababyitsaboy is looking to improve his position.
Zdravkov lands strikes from half guard.
Zdravkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov is trying to control. Weadababyitsaboy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Weadababyitsaboy has hold of Zdravkov's hands but Zdravkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zdravkov lands a nice short elbow.
Zdravkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zdravkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zdravkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zdravkov drops an elbow to the side of Weadababyitsaboy's head.
Zdravkov is nestled in close to Weadababyitsaboy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zdravkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zdravko Zdravkov clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Nice shot lands for Zdravkov.
Zdravkov has closed the distance and engaged Weadababyitsaboy in a clinch.
Zdravkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zdravkov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zdravkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zdravko Zdravkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zdravkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zdravkov blocks a body shot from Weadababyitsaboy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weadababyitsaboy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zdravkov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Weadababyitsaboy to the mat. Weadababyitsaboy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Zdravkov stands up over Weadababyitsaboy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zdravkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Weadababyitsaboy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Zdravkov connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zdravkov lands a couple of elbows.
Zdravkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Weadababyitsaboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zdravkov landing with the ground and pound.
Weadababyitsaboy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zdravkov controls the pace.
Zdravkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to keep Zdravkov in close.
Zdravkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov stands up over Weadababyitsaboy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zdravkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weadababyitsaboy can do to turn this around?
Zdravkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Weadababyitsaboy is rocked!
Zdravkov distracts Weadababyitsaboy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Weadababyitsaboy is still in real trouble! Can Zdravkov finish him?
Zdravkov loads up on a big left hand. Weadababyitsaboy felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Zdravkov looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Weadababyitsaboy can't hide his disappointment, as Zdravkov celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Zdravkov!
Zdravko Zdravkov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, EFC Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wiz Kraven (ranked 3358 p4p, 3693 weight class) and Billy Kimber (ranked 471 p4p, 494 weight class). Billy Kimber has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Wiz Kraven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Kimber!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraven tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kimber sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kraven somewhat.
Kimber swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kraven shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kimber napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimber is looking for a sweep.
Kraven looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kimber is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimber is trying to control Kraven's posture but Kraven avoids it.
Kimber is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kraven is staying active.
Kimber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kraven tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kraven is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimber is defending well.
Kimber wants to control but Kraven postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kimber is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Kraven has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kimber struggling a bit here.
Kraven thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kimber gets back to half guard.
Kimber is defending against the submission attempts here by Kraven.
Kraven maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kimber could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kraven has cracked it and Kimber is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kraven!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wiz Kraven!
Wiz Kraven seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bautista Laguna (ranked 3680 p4p, 1886 weight class) and Cranjis Mcbasketball (ranked 491 p4p, 269 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cranjis Mcbasketball!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laguna rushes Mcbasketball and presses him up against the cage.
Laguna pulls guard.
Laguna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcbasketball stands and throws Laguna's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mcbasketball is trying to get an arm triangle but Laguna is defending well.
Mcbasketball has hold of Laguna's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Laguna tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Mcbasketball cranks the arm and Laguna screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Laguna, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Cranjis Mcbasketball!
Cranjis Mcbasketball spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Austin (ranked 978 p4p, 665 weight class) and Cairo Silva (ranked 149 p4p, 100 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Austin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Cairo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin slips a straight right by Silva.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Austin counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Austin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva scores with a kick to the body.
Austin misses with a left hand
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Kyle Austin has been cut.
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Austin in his tracks.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Silva pushes Austin up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Austin prevents a body shot from Silva.
Austin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Austin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Austin backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Austin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Austin tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Austin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Silva's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A shot in the inside from Silva.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Austin.
Silva lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked Austin out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Cairo Silva!
Cairo Silva is the new light heavyweight champion!
Cairo Silva made sure to mention his sponsor, EFC Threads in his post fight interview.
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