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EFC 21 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Ron Austin had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 210.3, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Jared Cruz was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack McGregson (ranked 5520 p4p, 4198 weight class) and Nick Law (ranked 434 p4p, 384 weight class). Nick Law acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack McGregson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Law!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by McGregson.
Law has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGregson finds it's way round the side to connect with Law's head.
Jab by McGregson.
McGregson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Law is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGregson.
 Law is rocked!
McGregson lands with an uppercut that bounces Law off the cage and back into range.
Law is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregson finish him?
McGregson tests Law's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
McGregson catches Law with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGregson scores with a nice right hand.
McGregson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Law falls backwards - clearly groggy! McGregson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack McGregson!
Jack McGregson 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Karpov (ranked 2822 p4p, 24107 weight class) and Rj Bell (ranked 356 p4p, 603 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Karpov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rj Bell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell tries to keep at a distance but Karpov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bell is looking for a takedown.
Bell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karpov to keep the fight standing.
Karpov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bell jumps guard but Karpov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jordan Karpov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rj Bell.
Karpov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bell pulls guard.
Karpov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now.
Bell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Karpov stopping the sweep attempt from Bell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Karpov wants to pass the guard but Bell is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Karpov has his hands clasped together but Bell extends and breaks Karpov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rj Bell!
Rj Bell really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that EFC Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aron Gray (ranked 2351 p4p, 3470 weight class) and Sorsa Lokki (ranked 240 p4p, 325 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aron Gray !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Sorsa Lokki!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lokki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lokki wants to land a leg kick but Gray is out of range.
Gray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lokki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lokki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gray takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gray tries to move into range but Lokki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gray moves out of range as Lokki strikes.
Gray changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by Lokki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lokki.
Sorsa Lokki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lokki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gray on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokki tests Gray 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lokki throws a hook but Gray blocks it.
Lokki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sorsa Lokki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gray tries to move into range but Lokki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lokki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gray had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gray avoids the head kick by Lokki.
Gray appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lokki misses with a wild combination.
Gray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lokki throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lokki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gray looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lokki throws the left hand but Gray avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick from Lokki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lokki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gray was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokki.
Lokki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gray looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gray takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gray takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokki misses with a leg kick
and Gray counters with a shoot takedown. Lokki fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gray wants to pass the guard but Lokki is keeping the position.
Gray trying to control but Lokki is working from the bottom.
Gray drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lokki dives on top into guard.
Gray pushes a forearm under Lokki's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lokki is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aron Gray !
Aron Gray made sure to mention his sponsor, EFC Threads in his post fight interview.
Sorsa Lokki spoke after the fight, saying 'gg'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Renat Dadasov (ranked 2619 p4p, 1904 weight class) and Jack Fox (ranked 335 p4p, 249 weight class). Renat Dadasov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 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 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Fox!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Dadasov.
Dadasov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dadasov fails to land with a series of punches.
Fox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dadasov gets tackled into the cage by Fox. Fox maintains the clinch.
Dadasov cracks Fox with a nice body shot.
Dadasov is working Fox over against the cage.
Fox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dadasov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dadasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dadasov.
Dadasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dadasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov blocks an elbow strike.
Dadasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dadasov tries to work over Fox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dadasov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dadasov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fox closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox missing with knees to the body.
Dadasov manages to break the clinch.
Fox tries to clinch up but Dadasov circles away and keeps his distance.
Fox loads up on a big right hand but Dadasov slips the punch.
Fox tries to land a front kick but Dadasov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dadasov has closed the distance and engaged Fox in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Dadasov - that landed with a thud.
Fox throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dadasov blocks it with crossed arms.
Fox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dadasovs head.
A right hook to the body lands for Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a body punch.
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Fox avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage.
Dadasov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dadasov lands a body shot.
Dadasov digs a right hand into Fox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fox's gas tank.
Fox looks winded!
Dadasov breaks the clinch.
Dadasov is looking to slow Fox down with leg kicks.
Dadasov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dadasov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fox avoids the head kick by Dadasov.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Fox misses with a low kick as Dadasov jumps back.
Dadasov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dadasov throws a counter high kick but Fox was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dadasov drives through and clinches with Fox against the cage.
Dadasov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fox using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dadasov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dadasov can't find room to land a body shot as Fox controls the action.
Good body shot from Dadasov.
Fox trying to land knees to the body.
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fox closes the distance and pushes Dadasov back into the cage.
Dadasov breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Dadasov.
Dadasov has Fox up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Fox.
Dadasov manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dadasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fox gets through Dadasov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dadasov lands a body punch.
Dadasov is working Fox over against the cage.
Dadasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Fox controls his hands.
A short right from Dadasov on the inside.
Dadasov misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov scores with a head kick. Fox tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dadasov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fox, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Dadasov.
Dadasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dadasov lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov tries a body shot but Fox blocks it.
Dadasov blocks the elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Dadasov.
Dadasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov lands a high kick!
Fox is rocked!
Fox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dadasov. Dadasov obviously looking to wear him down.
Fox is still on wobbly legs! Can Dadasov finish him?
Dadasov gets a clinch.
Dadasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fox seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters circle, before Dadasov throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Fox's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Dadasov lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Renat Dadasov!
Renat Dadasov made sure to mention his sponsor, EFC Threads in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daizen Kuroda (ranked 1316 p4p, 3348 weight class) and JJ Moss (ranked 205 p4p, 461 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, JJ Moss!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moss closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kuroda tries to get to full guard but Moss has control of the leg.
Moss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuroda keeps working.
Moss thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kuroda's head.
Kuroda has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Moss keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kuroda is trying to maintain the position but Moss is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuroda tries to get to full guard but Moss has control of the leg.
Moss is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuroda defends it well.
Kuroda looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuroda keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Moss landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Moss trying to mount his opponent but Kuroda defends it.
Kuroda trying to control but Moss postures up.
Moss throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kuroda to regain full guard.
Moss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuroda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moss has managed to get both his arms back between Kuroda's legs - danger averted.
Moss 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.
Kuroda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuroda can't keep his opponent in guard - Moss advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda looking for submissions off his back.
Moss is trying to control. Kuroda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moss seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuroda moves into full guard.
Kuroda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kuroda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moss trying to control but Kuroda is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuroda working for a triangle but Moss defends it easily.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Moss from controlling successfully.
Moss 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.
Kuroda looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moss puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kuroda keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Moss scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda is looking for a sweep. Moss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuroda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moss is looking to pass Kuroda's guard but actually Kuroda recovers to full guard.
Moss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuroda is looking for a triangle but Moss pushes his legs off easily.
Kuroda is trying to keep Moss in close.
Moss must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moss lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuroda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moss defends well.
Kuroda has his foot on Moss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moss works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Moss dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kuroda misses with a hook. Moss ducked under it nicely.
Kuroda throws a big shot that misses.
Kuroda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moss's waist but Moss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuroda off to one side.
The fighters circling - Kuroda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moss ducks under a wild hook from Kuroda.
Kuroda shoots in and drives through. Moss sprawls well.
Moss has Kuroda up against the cage in a clinch.
Moss pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moss manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuroda has Moss in his guard.
Moss drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moss jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuroda is retaining full guard.
Kuroda has his foot on Moss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moss works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuroda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moss 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.
Kuroda has his foot on Moss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moss works his way back into a safe position though.
Moss wants to control from the top but Kuroda keeps moving.
Moss might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kuroda haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Moss working his ground and pound in the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kuroda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuroda keeping full guard, as Moss tries to pass.
Moss trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuroda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moss with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Moss thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuroda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moss connects with a couple of short punches.
Kuroda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Moss from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda controls Moss momentarily but Moss frees himself.
Kuroda looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuroda, not yet.
Moss looking to pass the guard.
Kuroda is trying to control the position but Moss postures up.
Kuroda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
JJ Moss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moss's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kuroda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moss defends well.
Kuroda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moss defends it easily.
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.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Moss 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.
Moss trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kuroda manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Moss has his foot on Kuroda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuroda works his way back into a safe position though.
Moss throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kuroda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuroda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moss wants to control but Kuroda postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but JJ Moss will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Moss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuroda.
Moss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuroda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuroda throws a lazy right hand but Moss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moss instigates a clinch.
Kuroda tries to pull guard but Moss won't allow it.
Moss gets underhooks to prevent Kuroda's takedown attempt.
Kuroda tries to pull guard but Moss holds him up against the cage and eventually Kuroda drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daizen Kuroda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuroda tries to pull guard but Moss forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kuroda regains guard.
Kuroda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moss postures up in Kuroda's guard and throws a big left but Kuroda blocks it.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Moss from controlling successfully.
Moss throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss trying to control but Kuroda is working from the bottom.
Moss is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Moss advances to half guard.
Kuroda moves into full guard.
Moss lands a couple of elbows.
Kuroda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moss defends it easily.
Kuroda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuroda has momentary wrist control but Moss slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss trying to control but Kuroda is working from the bottom.
Moss throws a big right hand that misses.
Kuroda controls Moss momentarily but Moss frees himself.
Moss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuroda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moss has managed to get both his arms back between Kuroda's legs - danger averted.
Moss controlling from the top position.
Kuroda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moss defends it easily.
Moss scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuroda controls Moss momentarily but Moss frees himself.
Kuroda has his foot on Moss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moss works his way back into a safe position though.
Moss wants to control from the top but Kuroda keeps moving.
Moss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuroda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moss drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kuroda looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kuroda looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kuroda!
Moss is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kuroda off and has taken his back!
Moss controlling the position well here. Kuroda rolled but Moss kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kuroda tries to roll but Moss sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss working for a choke but Kuroda is defending well.
Moss is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kuroda defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kuroda can't escape the position.
Moss is looking for the choke from the back position but Kuroda is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moss seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Kuroda's chin but Kuroda turns very nicely into Moss's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Kuroda.
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!
Kuroda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moss's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Moss really 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Moss misses the jab.
Moss gets caught flat footed, as Kuroda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moss keeping full guard, as Kuroda tries to pass.
Kuroda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuroda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kuroda has his hands clasped together but Moss extends and breaks Kuroda's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Moss.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JJ Moss!
JJ Moss really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that EFC Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cairo Silva (ranked 471 p4p, 1662 weight class) and Sepi Pulkkinen (ranked 6 p4p, 49 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Cairo Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sepi Pulkkinen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkkinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pulkkinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Silva misses.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch up.
Silva cracks Pulkkinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body.
We've been informed that Pulkkinen 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 hook.
Oooooh!!! Pulkkinen has knocked Silva down with a huge combo! Pulkkinen steps away and waves a wobbly Silva back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Silva is rocked!
 It looks like Cairo Silva has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Silva.
Pulkkinen avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pulkkinen lands a brutal head kick. Silva looks out on his feet and Pulkkinen throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen 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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