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EFC 27 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Giancarlo Ferrari (ranked 23749 p4p, 4590 weight class) and Andrei Aphelion (ranked 470 p4p, 403 weight class). Ferrari comes into the arena with Me in honey blaring out of the sound system. Andrei Aphelion will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giancarlo Ferrari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrei Aphelion!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aphelion throws a head kick that Ferrari semi-blocks.
Aphelion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferrari is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aphelion keeps the fight on the outside.
Aphelion throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferrari.
Ferrari tries to clinch up.
A lazy left from Aphelion finds it's target.
Aphelion throws a looping overhand right but Ferrari ducks down to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Aphelion.
Aphelion closes the distance and clinches.
Ferrari takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aphelion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aphelion wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ferrari definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ferrari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrari tries to circle away but Aphelion has him pinned against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Aphelion.
Aphelion lands a damaging elbow.
Aphelion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aphelion misses with a punch on the inside.
Aphelion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferrari is trying to break free.
Ferrari letting Aphelion take a breather here.
Aphelion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferrari backwards.
Aphelion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferrari fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aphelion sprawls well initially but Ferrari persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aphelion is pressing down on Ferrari's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ferrari postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ferrari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aphelion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferrari trying to control the position from guard on top but Aphelion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aphelion pulls Ferrari in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari landing with the ground and pound.
Aphelion keeping moving, preventing Ferrari from controlling successfully.
Aphelion is controlling Ferrari's posture.
Aphelion keeping moving, preventing Ferrari from controlling successfully.
Ferrari is really struggling to control Aphelion but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ferrari throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aphelion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ferrari stopping the sweep attempt from Aphelion.
Aphelion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ferrari being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aphelion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aphelion lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ferrari will feel that in the morning.
Aphelion avoids the head kick by Ferrari.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aphelion! But no joy.
Ferrari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aphelion moves out of range as Ferrari throws a body kick.
Ferrari moves in looking to clinch but Aphelion pushes him off.
Aphelion misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ferrari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferrari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferrari throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ferrari wants to clinch.
Ferrari doesn't manage to clinch there - Aphelion circles away.
A jab from Aphelion misses.
Aphelion tries a head kick but it misses.
Aphelion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferrari tries to clinch but Aphelion moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Aphelion dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A combination from Aphelion does no damage.
Ferrari seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Giancarlo Ferrari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferrari tries to clinch up.
Aphelion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aphelion is pressed up against the cage. Ferrari has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aphelion down to the mat. Aphelion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ferrari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aphelion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferrari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferrari.
Aphelion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aphelion keeps the fight on the outside.
Aphelion lands a head kick. Ferrari smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Aphelion moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrari is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aphelion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aphelion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari takes a knee to the side of the body.
Still in the clinch, Aphelion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aphelion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aphelion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andrei Aphelion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aphelion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferrari tries a head kick but it misses.
Aphelion lands a nice looking body shot.
Ferrari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aphelion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andrei Aphelion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aphelion clinches.
Andrei Aphelion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aphelion is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferrari is defending well for now.
Ferrari is trying to break the clinch but Aphelion is controlling him.
Ferrari digs a right hand underneath Aphelion's ribcage. Aphelion let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Aphelion scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aphelion tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ferrari counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Aphelion tries to clinch there but Ferrari circles away.
Aphelion avoids a kick to the body.
Ferrari misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Aphelion on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aphelion throws a body kick that misses
and Ferrari counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ferrari drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aphelion dives on top into guard.
Ferrari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aphelion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ferrari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aphelion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aphelion stands up from Ferrari's guard - Aphelion perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ferrari takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ferrari throws a sloppy head kick
and Aphelion moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aphelion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aphelion landing knees to the head.
Ferrari breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aphelion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aphelion throws a head kick but Ferrari moves out of range.
Ferrari with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aphelion to score with a decent uppercut.
Ferrari tries to clinch up.
Ferrari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body kick from Aphelion.
Aphelion is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Aphelion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferrari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aphelion misses with a hook. Ferrari ducked under it nicely.
Ferrari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferrari backing away here, and Aphelion unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ferrari tries a head kick but it misses.
Aphelion scores with a punch to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aphelion.
Ferrari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferrari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aphelion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Aphelion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Ferrari slips a jab and a cross from Aphelion.
Aphelion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferrari tries to clinch there but Aphelion circles away.
Ferrari is looking to clinch.
Aphelion moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from Aphelion.
Aphelion presses Ferrari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ferrari is working for takedown but Aphelion is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ferrari is looking to break free of the clinch but Aphelion has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aphelion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aphelion lands an elbow that stopped Ferrari in his tracks for a moment.
Aphelion can't break the clinch.
Aphelion keeps control of Ferrari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari wants to break free but Aphelion has control.
Aphelion tries to throw a body punch but Ferrari avoids it by throwing Aphelion back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Aphelion.
Aphelion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aphelion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ferrari looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aphelion landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aphelion trying to land knees to the body.
Ferrari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aphelion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Giancarlo Ferrari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferrari throws a leg kick but Aphelion sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aphelion looks to land a combination but Ferrari avoids it well.
Aphelion looks for the body kick but Ferrari saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aphelion tries to counter with a clinch but Ferrari shakes him off and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferrari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aphelion instigates a clinch.
Aphelion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferrari's defenses.
Aphelion tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferrari avoids it.
Aphelion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferrari's elbow.
Aphelion is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferrari is defending well for now.
Ferrari tries to score a body lock takedown but Aphelion shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aphelion manages to break the clinch.
Ferrari moves in looking to clinch but Aphelion pushes him off.
Aphelion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferrari manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aphelion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferrari closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aphelion quickly recovers to half guard.
Aphelion is doing well to control the position and prevent Ferrari from advancing to side control.
Ferrari looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ferrari is looking to advance position but Aphelion won't allow it.
Ferrari is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aphelion is just riding it out for now. Ferrari eventually gives up the hold.
Ferrari escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Aphelion does no damage.
Ferrari looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aphelion lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aphelion tries to clinch but Ferrari is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferrari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aphelion takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferrari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aphelion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ferrari shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aphelion manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Aphelion keeping full guard, as Ferrari tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferrari is looking to work some ground and pound but Aphelion has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Aphelion really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Aphelion throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ferrari shoots in looking for a takedown. Aphelion tries to sprawl out of it but Ferrari keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aphelion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aphelion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aphelion moves into the clinch.
Aphelion is trying to break the clinch but Ferrari has him pressed against the cage.
Aphelion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferrari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aphelion is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aphelion manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Aphelion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aphelion is trying to push Ferrari away but Ferrari has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ferrari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Aphelion.
Aphelion misses with a punch to the body.
Aphelion is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferrari is defending well for now.
Ferrari slowing the pace effectively.
Ferrari breaks from the clinch.
Ferrari blocks a jab.
Aphelion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferrari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aphelion lands a head kick. Ferrari smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ferrari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aphelion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferrari throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aphelion was covering up waiting for the punch and Ferrari finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aphelion scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrari shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferrari tries to clinch but Aphelion is having none of it.
Ferrari goes for a double leg but Aphelion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aphelion continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giancarlo Ferrari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ferrari tries to throw a body punch but Aphelion avoids it by throwing Ferrari back against the cage.
Ferrari has had enough of the clinch but Aphelion keeps him there for the moment.
Aphelion throws a head punch that misses.
Aphelion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aphelion working Ferrari over with knees to the body.
Aphelion tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferrari avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aphelion comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ferrari wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aphelion has him pressed against the cage.
Aphelion lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferrari misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Aphelion.
Aphelion has a couple of punches blocked by Ferrari.
Ferrari wants to take the fight to the mat but Aphelion manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aphelion struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferrari controls his hands.
A short right from Aphelion.
Ferrari tries to pull guard but Aphelion forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aphelion throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aphelion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aphelion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aphelion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aphelion lands a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Aphelion.
Aphelion lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aphelion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aphelion scores with a knee to the head.
Ferrari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aphelion breaks from the clinch.
Giancarlo Ferrari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferrari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aphelion scores with a decent looking hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Aphelion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aphelion winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Andrei Aphelion!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Andrei Aphelion!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Andrei Aphelion!
Andrei Aphelion wins by unanimous decision!
Andrei Aphelion 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Petr Amagov (ranked 6136 p4p, 4394 weight class) and Marley Bobby Ii (ranked 625 p4p, 539 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Petr Amagov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marley Bobby Ii!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobby Ii takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Amagov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Amagov misses with a few strikes there.
Amagov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bobby Ii is just out of range.
Amagov sets himself, and Bobby Ii steps forward looking for the clinch! Amagov avoids it this time.
Amagov drives through with a takedown into Bobby Ii's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bobby Ii is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Amagov gets to his feet. Bobby Ii looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bobby Ii slips a jab and a cross from Amagov.
Amagov tries to bum rush Bobby Ii with a series of wild strikes but Bobby Ii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bobby Ii lands with a nice body punch.
Amagov lunges at Bobby Ii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bobby Ii's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amagov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bobby Ii pinned against the cage. Bobby Ii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bobby Ii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby Ii swinging wildly here.
Bobby Ii slips a straight right by Amagov.
Bobby Ii throws out a counter right but Amagov avoids it with no problem.
Bobby Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amagov.
A combination from Amagov does no damage.
Bobby Ii tries to close the distance and clinch but Amagov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bobby Ii slips a straight right by Amagov.
Bobby Ii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Amagov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bobby Ii counters with a nice body shot.
Bobby Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bobby Ii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bobby Ii misses with a body shot.
Bobby Ii cracks Amagov with an open hand slap.
Amagov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amagov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bobby Ii misses with an uppercut.
Amagov works over Bobby Ii's head and body with a nice combination.
Petr Amagov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Amagov misses.
Bobby Ii stuffs the takedown.
Bobby Ii instigates a clinch.
Amagov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Amagov.
Bobby Ii slips a jab and a cross from Amagov.
A telegraphed right hand from Amagov misses the target.
Amagov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bobby Ii as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Amagov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bobby Ii lands a nice hook to Amagov's body. Amagov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amagov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bobby Ii cracks Amagov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bobby Ii tries to clinch but Amagov moves out of range.
Amagov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bobby Ii.
Amagov throws a combination that misses
and Bobby Ii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Bobby Ii.
Bobby Ii wants to counter the offense by Amagov and move into the clinch position.
Bobby Ii closes the distance and clinches.
Bobby Ii pushes Amagov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Bobby Ii on the inside.
Amagov keeps control of Bobby Ii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Bobby Ii fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amagov keeps control of Bobby Ii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bobby Ii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Amagov breaks the clinch.
Bobby Ii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Amagov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bobby Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bobby Ii feints a jab promting Amagov to slip. Bobby Ii then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Amagov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobby Ii moves into the clinch.
Amagov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bobby Ii is trying to keep an underhook but Amagov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Amagov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bobby Ii controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Amagov is looking for a kimura but Bobby Ii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Amagov to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marley Bobby Ii will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bobby Ii lands a two punch combo.
Bobby Ii tries to clinch but Amagov moves out of range.
Bobby Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amagov.
A countering left hand to the body from Bobby Ii misses.
Bobby Ii cracks a nice hook into Amagov's ribs.
No joy there for Amagov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bobby Ii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bobby Ii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bobby Ii moves into the clinch.
Amagov blocks an uppercut.
Amagov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amagov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
 It looks like Marley Bobby Ii has been cut.
Amagov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amagov misses with an uppercut. Bobby Ii saw that one coming.
Amagov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Amagov finds it's way through Bobby Ii's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amagov throws a right hand that Bobby Ii ducks under and follows up with a left that Bobby Ii also avoids with ease.
Bobby Ii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Amagov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bobby Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Amagov.
Bobby Ii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bobby Ii lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bobby Ii clinches up against the cage.
Amagov prevents Bobby Ii from breaking the clinch.
Bobby Ii using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Amagov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bobby Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Bobby Ii is looking to break free of the clinch but Amagov has double underhooks.
Bobby Ii is trying to break free.
Amagov successfully pulls guard.
Bobby Ii stands up and waves to Amagov to follow him.
Bobby Ii looks to land a combination but Amagov avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amagov lands a jab-cross combination.
Amagov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bobby Ii defends well and Amagov ends up having to push Bobby Ii into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amagov has Bobby Ii pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bobby Ii manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bobby Ii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Amagov avoids it.
Bobby Ii pushes Amagov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bobby Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Amagov controls the action.
Bobby Ii pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Amagov has Bobby Ii pressed against the cage, preventing Bobby Ii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Amagov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amagov breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Amagov.
Marley Bobby Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bobby Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Amagov misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby Ii stuns Amagov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bobby Ii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amagov throws out the jab.
Bobby Ii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bobby Ii is looking to clinch but Amagov is avoiding it.
Amagov scores with a sloppy right hand. Bobby Ii should have avoided that one.
Amagov throws a right hand that misses
letting Bobby Ii counter with a right hand.
Petr Amagov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bobby Ii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Amagov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bobby Ii is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Amagov misses with a two punch combination.
And Bobby Ii tries to counter it with a takedown but Amagov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Amagov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amagov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Amagov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amagov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bobby Ii to score with a decent uppercut.
Amagov throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobby Ii tests Amagov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bobby Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bobby Ii throws a right and a left that Amagov avoids nicely.
Amagov feinted with a counter takedown.
Bobby Ii misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Bobby Ii.
Bobby Ii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bobby Ii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amagov. Bobby Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bobby Ii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marley Bobby Ii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marley Bobby Ii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Amagov throws a nice looking combination but Bobby Ii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Amagov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amagov stalks Bobby Ii and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bobby Ii's face. Bobby Ii staggers backwards, shaken.
A punch combination from Bobby Ii misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Amagov!
Bobby Ii takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bobby Ii throws a series of punches but Amagov moves out of range.
Amagov stalks Bobby Ii and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bobby Ii's face. Bobby Ii staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bobby Ii connects with a body shot that sends Amagov's belly button to the back.
Amagov tries to bum rush Bobby Ii with a series of wild strikes but Bobby Ii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Amagov misses with a hook. Bobby Ii ducked under it nicely.
Amagov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bobby Ii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amagov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bobby Ii with the counter takedown but Amagov avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bobby Ii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bobby Ii tries to close the distance and clinch but Amagov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bobby Ii is looking to clinch.
Amagov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bobby Ii has managed to clinch.
Amagov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bobby Ii lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amagov. Bobby Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bobby Ii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Amagov swats away the attempt to clinch by Bobby Ii.
Amagov walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Bobby Ii.
Amagov lands with a cross.
Bobby Ii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amagov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Amagov misses with the combination.
A big right from Amagov misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Amagov is defended easily by Bobby Ii.
Bobby Ii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby Ii forces Amagov back against the cage and clinches.
Bobby Ii taking a breather.
Bobby Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bobby Ii stalling in the clinch but Amagov improves position.
Bobby Ii effectively controlling the action here.
Bobby Ii with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Amagov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Amagov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Amagov shoots in for a takedown but Bobby Ii shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Amagov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bobby Ii doesn't manage to clinch there - Amagov circles away.
Amagov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bobby Ii steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Amagov.
Amagov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bobby Ii with the counter takedown but Amagov avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amagov misses the jab.
A punch combination from Amagov misses.
Amagov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bobby Ii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bobby Ii! But no joy.
Bobby Ii scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Amagov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bobby Ii is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bobby Ii tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Amagov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab by Bobby Ii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amagov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Amagov does no damage.
Bobby Ii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Amagov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Marley Bobby Ii just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Marley Bobby Ii's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bobby Ii looks to land a combination but Amagov avoids it well.
Amagov fails to land with a series of punches.
Bobby Ii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bobby Ii tries to clinch there but Amagov circles away.
Amagov digs a good body shot into Bobby Ii's ribs.
Bobby Ii misses with a few strikes there.
Bobby Ii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Amagov clinches with his opponent.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bobby Ii. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amagov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bobby Ii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amagov misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amagov misses with the combination.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bobby Ii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Amagov on the side of the head.
Bobby Ii gets a clinch.
Marley Bobby Ii seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Amagov struggles to land a body shot inside as Bobby Ii controls his hands.
Amagov breaks the clinch.
Bobby Ii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Amagov throws a series of punches but Bobby Ii moves out of range.
Bobby Ii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bobby Ii clinches.
Amagov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bobby Ii lands a nice hook to Amagov's body. Amagov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bobby Ii shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Amagov eats them both and turns towards Bobby Ii to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Amagov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobby Ii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bobby Ii throws a series of punches but Amagov avoids them all with ease.
Amagov tries to counter with a takedown but Bobby Ii is quick to defend against it.
Amagov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bobby Ii circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Bobby Ii misses.
Bobby Ii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petr Amagov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Ii throws a series of strikes that have Amagov backpedaling.
Bobby Ii drives through and clinches with Amagov against the cage.
Bobby Ii gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Amagov.
Bobby Ii tries to land knees in the clinch but Amagov avoids the damage to the body.
Bobby Ii working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amagov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amagov swats away the attempt to clinch by Bobby Ii.
Amagov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bobby Ii tries to clinch up but Amagov circles away and keeps his distance.
Amagov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bobby Ii wants to clinch.
It looked like Amagov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Amagov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bobby Ii fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amagov shoots in for a double leg but Bobby Ii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bobby Ii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bobby Ii misses with a two punch combination.
Marley Bobby Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bobby Ii stalks Amagov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Amagov's face. Amagov staggers backwards, shaken.
Bobby Ii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bobby Ii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bobby Ii gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bobby Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amagov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bobby Ii presses Amagov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bobby Ii is trying to push Amagov away but Amagov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bobby Ii misses with a body punch.
Amagov lands a body shot.
Amagov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bobby Ii.
Amagov manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marley Bobby Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bobby Ii winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Marley Bobby Ii!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Marley Bobby Ii!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Marley Bobby Ii!
Marley Bobby Ii wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lazarus Petrov (ranked 5204 p4p, 3048 weight class) and Ryan Wizard (ranked 529 p4p, 383 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lazarus Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Wizard!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wizard lands with a right hand.
Petrov lands with a nice combination. Wizard backs away looking to recover.
Wizard fails to land the takedown.
Petrov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wizard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wizard is looking for the big counter here.
Petrov gets a clinch.
Wizard fails to pull guard.
Wizard keeps control of Petrov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Petrov prevents the takedown attempt.
Lazarus Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Wizard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wizard tries to pull guard but Petrov holds him up against the cage and eventually Wizard drops back down to his feet.
Wizard drags the fight down to the ground.
Wizard is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Petrov has his hands clasped together but Wizard extends and breaks Petrov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Wizard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Wizard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Kimber (ranked 3727 p4p, 4055 weight class) and Matt Manners (ranked 456 p4p, 492 weight class). Matt Manners will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Kimber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Manners!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manners shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kimber as he jumps to the side.
Manners tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kimber swivels and escapes.
Manners throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kimber's waist but Kimber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manners off to one side.
Billy Kimber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Manners.
Kimber throws a leg kick but Manners checks it.
And Manners tries to counter it with a takedown but Kimber pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kimber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manners swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kimber drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kimber goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Manners rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kimber's guard! Nice work there by Manners!
Kimber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manners wants to control from the top but Kimber keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manners connects with a couple of short punches.
Manners stands and throws Kimber's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Manners is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kimber will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimber is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Manners off and has taken his back!
Manners preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kimber.
Manners rolls, trying to escape but Kimber keeps control of the position.
Kimber 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.
Kimber is persistently looking for the submission but Manners is defending it well.
Kimber doesn't have the hooks in and Manners manages to turn into his guard.
Manners wants to pass the guard but Kimber is keeping the position.
Kimber working for a triangle but Manners defends it easily.
Manners decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manners is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kimber's half guard.
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!
Manners is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimber sees it coming and defends easily.
Kimber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manners pulls his head out easily.
Manners keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Manners is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimber sees it coming and defends easily.
Kimber has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Manners. Oh but Kimber has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Manners goes limp - he's gone! Kimber jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Kimber!
Post fight, Billy Kimber stared into the camera and said 'Thank you to my loyal fans and thank you EFC Threads for the support love you all!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baldimir Zsofka (ranked 1765 p4p, 3122 weight class) and Wiz Kraven (ranked 262 p4p, 420 weight class). Zsofka comes to the cage accompanied by Raid - MF DOOM . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baldimir Zsofka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Wiz Kraven!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zsofka looks to land a combination but Kraven avoids it well.
A jab from Zsofka finds it's way through Kraven's defenses.
Zsofka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kraven is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kraven shoots in for a takedown but Zsofka shows good takedown defense.
Zsofka half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kraven looks to land a right hand but Zsofka moved out of range.
We've been told by Zsofka's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zsofka.
Zsofka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kraven throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zsofka's waist but Zsofka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kraven off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Zsofka finds it's way through Kraven's defenses.
Kraven tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zsofka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsofka lunges at Kraven with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kraven's hand.
Zsofka scores with a jab. Kraven acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zsofka cracks Kraven with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kraven tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Zsofka pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kraven is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldimir Zsofka!
An out of breath Baldimir Zsofka 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between The Eagle (ranked 2499 p4p, 2681 weight class) and Jack McGregson (ranked 254 p4p, 271 weight class). The Eagle had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, The Eagle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack McGregson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eagle misses with a hook. McGregson ducked under it nicely.
McGregson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McGregson throws a body punch but Eagle moves out of range.
Jack McGregson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eagle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregson manages to avoid it.
Eagle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cali Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Eagle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGregson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eagle throws a body shot but no joy.
As Eagle backs off McGregson throws a huge counter combo but Eagle manages to avoid it all.
Eagle throws a looping overhand right but McGregson ducks down to avoid it.
McGregson throws the left hand but Eagle avoids the punch easily.
McGregson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGregson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eagle was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregson.
McGregson slips under a jab.
McGregson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Eagle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Eagle showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregson is refusing to be controlled, as Eagle sits in half guard.
McGregson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eagle winds up and cracks McGregson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Eagle lands with a punch from half guard.
McGregson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eagle pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Eagle lands a nice short elbow.
McGregson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Eagle connects with a nice short shot to McGregson's temple.
Ground and pound from Eagle.
McGregson taking some punishment here, with Eagle in his half guard.
McGregson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGregson taking some punishment here, with Eagle in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregson is trying to get back to full guard.
Eagle working over McGregson with some ground and pound. McGregson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGregson tries to get to full guard but Eagle has control of the leg.
Eagle winds up and cracks McGregson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Eagle is trying to control. McGregson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Eagle connects with a nice short shot to McGregson's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eagle winds up and cracks McGregson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGregson wants to control but Eagle is keeping busy.
Eagle is looking to take a break and control but McGregson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGregson gets back to full guard.
Eagle got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGregson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eagle has managed to get both his arms back between McGregson's legs - danger averted.
McGregson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cali Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eagle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGregson's head.
Eagle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eagle landing with the ground and pound.
McGregson looking to control.
Eagle connects with a couple of short punches.
Eagle trying to control but McGregson is working from the bottom.
McGregson is looking for a triangle but Eagle pushes his legs off easily.
McGregson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGregson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eagle is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eagle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGregson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eagle is aware though and is defending well.
Eagle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
 McGregson is rocked!
Eagle postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! McGregson covers up, he's hurt! Eagle keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Eagle and the ref steps in to end the fight! Eagle can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Eagle!
A less than humble The Eagle misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vito Scaletta (ranked 16464 p4p, 2686 weight class) and Kyle Austin (ranked 630 p4p, 373 weight class). Kyle Austin acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vito Scaletta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Austin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Scaletta moves out of range of the leg kick from Austin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Austin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Austin has Scaletta up against the cage in a clinch.
Austin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Austin tries to land a knee to the head but Scaletta blocks with his arms.
Scaletta tries to pull guard but Austin holds him up against the cage and eventually Scaletta drops back down to his feet.
Austin is working Scaletta over against the cage.
Scaletta 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scaletta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Austin's coach down at Cali Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Austin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Austin cracks Scaletta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Scaletta tests Austin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scaletta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Austin scores with a hook to the body. Scaletta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scaletta shoots in for a double leg but Austin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Scaletta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Austin misses with a double jab.
Austin scores with a jab to the head.
Kyle Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Austin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Austin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Austin struggles to land a body shot inside as Scaletta controls his hands.
Austin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Austin missing with knees to the body.
Scaletta takes a knee to the side of the body.
Scaletta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Austin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scaletta feinted with a counter takedown.
Scaletta manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Austin on his heels. He'll look to pass Austin's guard now, I'm sure.
Scaletta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin pulls Scaletta in to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scaletta looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scaletta won't allow Austin to sweep him here.
Scaletta forces his way into half guard.
Scaletta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Austin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scaletta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Scaletta seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Austin for as long as he can get away with.
Scaletta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch but Scaletta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Austin avoids the body shot from Scaletta.
Austin throws out a leg kick but Scaletta moves out of range and Austin only half commits.
Scaletta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Austin.
Scaletta is looking to counter the offense by Austin and move into the clinch.
Scaletta looks to throw the jab but Austin is out of range.
Scaletta throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Kyle Austin has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Austin lands a nice looking body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Scaletta checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Austin clinches.
Scaletta is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Austin can't fight it off and eventually Scaletta manages to take the fight to the floor. Austin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Austin is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Scaletta dives into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Austin can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austin is looking to regain half guard here but Scaletta keeps moving and retains side control.
Austin taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Austin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Austin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Scaletta shoots in and gets a takedown into Austin's guard.
Austin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scaletta is controlling him.
Scaletta trying to control but Austin is working from the bottom.
Austin managing to control the position.
Scaletta looking to sit in guard and control but Austin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scaletta has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Austin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scaletta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scaletta lands a nice looking body shot.
Scaletta shoots in and gets a takedown into Austin's guard.
Scaletta is in close to Austin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Scaletta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Scaletta trying to control the position from guard on top but Austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scaletta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Scaletta throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta content to stall in guard here.
Austin looking to control but Scaletta passes into half guard.
Scaletta is looking for a kimura here.
Scaletta performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scaletta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scaletta's back!
Scaletta trying to control but not successfully.
I would not like to be Scaletta right now.
Vito Scaletta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scaletta is in bad spot here.
Scaletta trying to get back to his feet but Austin is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta looking to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scaletta wants to control his opponent's hands but Austin gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Austin controlling well, preventing Scaletta from escaping the position.
Scaletta is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Scaletta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Austin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Austin wants to clinch but Scaletta slips to the side
and Scaletta counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Austin lands with a good body shot.
Kyle Austin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scaletta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Austin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Scaletta looks for a takedown but Austin sprawls well.
Austin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scaletta, pushing him back against the cage.
Scaletta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scaletta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Austin is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Scaletta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scaletta has picked Austin up - he's going for a ride! Scaletta dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Austin is trying to maintain the position but Scaletta is very close to passing his half guard.
Scaletta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Scaletta.
Austin wants to get back to full guard but Scaletta has passed into side control.
Scaletta controls the position from side control.
Austin stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
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.
Scaletta is putting a hurting on Austin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Austin is letting Scaletta control him for a moment.
Scaletta working the body and head with strikes.
Austin wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Scaletta seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Austin is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Vito Scaletta!
After winning the bout, Vito Scaletta 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Horacio Hornblower (ranked 1674 p4p, 1934 weight class) and Daizen Kuroda (ranked 224 p4p, 256 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Horacio Hornblower !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daizen Kuroda!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuroda moves away from the strike by Hornblower .
Kuroda loads up on a big right hand but Hornblower slips the punch.
Hornblower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuroda.
It seemed like Kuroda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hornblower takes a swing at Kuroda's ribcage but misses.
Hornblower paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hornblower bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hornblower misses the shot to the body.
Kuroda blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornblower tries to land a front kick but Kuroda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuroda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hornblower throws an overhand right that lands on Kuroda's shoulder, as Kuroda tries to avoid the shot.
Kuroda scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hornblower .
Kuroda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hornblower looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kuroda tries to counter with a clinch but Hornblower shakes him off and moves away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hornblower enables Kuroda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hornblower manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hornblower is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Average Joe�s Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kuroda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuroda trying to control but Hornblower is working from the bottom.
Hornblower is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hornblower holds on and takes a little breather.
Kuroda trying to control but Hornblower is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hornblower swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuroda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kuroda trying to control the position from guard on top but Hornblower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hornblower is on top in guard.
Kuroda working for a triangle but Hornblower defends it easily.
Hornblower working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuroda has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cali Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hornblower manages to get himself to full guard.
Hornblower not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuroda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hornblower swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hornblower wants to sweep but no luck.
Hornblower is working hard here to advance position.
Kuroda tries to free his leg and advance position but Hornblower is retaining full guard.
Hornblower working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuroda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuroda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hornblower working for a triangle but Kuroda defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kuroda trying to control but Hornblower is working from the bottom.
Kuroda stopping the sweep attempt from Hornblower .
Hornblower managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuroda trying to control the position from guard on top but Hornblower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hornblower lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Hornblower 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.
An inside leg kick from Hornblower misses.
Hornblower works Kuroda's body with a nice hook.
Hornblower gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hornblower is pushing Kuroda up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hornblower lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hornblower holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hornblower lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hornblower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornblower lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Kuroda jumps guard but Hornblower turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Hornblower - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hornblower is pushing Kuroda up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kuroda is trying to pull guard but Hornblower has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuroda tries to score a body lock takedown but Hornblower shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Horacio Hornblower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
Hornblower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands a body shot.
Hornblower scores with a hook to the body.
Kuroda takes a shot to the head.
Hornblower taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hornblower lands with a right to the head.
Come on Hornblower - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hornblower has Kuroda pushed against the cage.
Hornblower avoiding damage.
Hornblower gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Hornblower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuroda can do to turn this around?
Hornblower lands with a right to the head.
Kuroda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hornblower lands a left hand.
Kuroda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hornblower has Kuroda pressed against the cage.
Hornblower lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuroda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hornblower lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee calls for Hornblower to work.
A bit of stalling here from Hornblower .
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Horacio Hornblower .
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuroda.
Hornblower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuroda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hornblower misses with a body kick.
Hornblower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hornblower misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuroda with the counter takedown but Hornblower avoids it easily.
Hornblower has managed to clinch.
Hornblower lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Kuroda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hornblower fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hornblower closes the distance and pushes Kuroda back into the cage.
Hornblower works on Kuroda's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hornblower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Horacio Hornblower has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hornblower lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kuroda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hornblower smiles and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hornblower . Kuroda does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hornblower sprawls well. Hornblower wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuroda gets slowly back to his feet.
Hornblower gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Hornblower on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hornblower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hornblower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuroda can't get the takedown.
Hornblower pushes Kuroda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hornblower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuroda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hornblower fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Hornblower dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hornblower cracks Kuroda with an open hand slap.
Kuroda gets tackled into the cage by Hornblower . Hornblower maintains the clinch.
Kuroda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hornblower smiles and moves away.
Hornblower thows a body kick. Kuroda tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornblower moves into range and clinches up with Kuroda.
Kuroda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hornblower 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuroda slips under a jab.
Kuroda wants to counter the offense by Hornblower and move into the clinch position.
Hornblower has closed the distance and engaged Kuroda in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuroda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Horacio Hornblower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
Kuroda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hornblower just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hornblower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuroda tries to pull guard but Hornblower holds him up against the cage and eventually Kuroda drops back down to his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hornblower breaks the clinch.
Horacio Hornblower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hornblower forces Kuroda back against the cage and clinches.
Hornblower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuroda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuroda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hornblower is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hornblower takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kuroda jumps guard but Hornblower turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hornblower throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurodas head.
Hornblower presses Kuroda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hornblower working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hornblower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hornblower scores with a shot to the side of Kuroda's head.
Kuroda is rocked!
Hornblower lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuroda is still on wobbly legs! Can Hornblower finish him?
Still in the clinch, Hornblower scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hornblower works on Kuroda's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuroda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot in the inside from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hornblower lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kuroda to his knees! Hornblower keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horacio Hornblower !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zdravko Zdravkov (ranked 1895 p4p, 1016 weight class) and Frank Karuso (ranked 280 p4p, 152 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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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 10 - 11 - 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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Karuso!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zdravkov misses with a wild combination.
Karuso has Zdravkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Zdravkov successfully pulls guard.
Zdravkov wants to improve his position but instead Karuso has moved into half guard.
Zdravkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zdravkov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Zdravkov wants to improve his position but Karuso is controlling well.
Zdravkov missing with punches from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zdravkov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Zdravkov lands a couple of sideways elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zdravkov punching from the bottom.
Zdravkov missing with punches from the bottom.
Zdravkov is looking for a sweep. Karuso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zdravkov trying to control from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zdravkov manages to get to full guard.
Zdravkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Zdravkov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zdravkov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Karuso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zdravkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Karuso's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Karuso's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zdravkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zdravkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Karuso was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Karuso.
Zdravkov moves into range and clinches up with Karuso.
Karuso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zdravkov is trying to pull guard but Karuso has him pressed against the cage.
Zdravkov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zdravkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Karuso controls his hands.
Zdravkov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zdravko Zdravkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zdravkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karuso gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zdravkov tries to pull guard but Karuso holds him up against the cage and eventually Zdravkov drops back down to his feet.
Karuso scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karuso lands with a short shot to the head.
Zdravkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karuso misses with a body punch.
Zdravkov prevents a body shot from Karuso.
Zdravkov is trying to pull guard but Karuso turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Zdravkov avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Karuso lands a shot to the body.
Zdravkov prevents a body shot from Karuso.
Zdravkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karuso.
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karuso is working Zdravkov over against the cage.
Karuso is working Zdravkov over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karuso.
Karuso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zdravkov is trying to pull guard but Karuso has him pressed against the cage.
Zdravkov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karuso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zdravkov's guard.
Zdravkov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov is looking for a triangle here but Karuso uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Zdravkov tries to buck Karuso off but Karuso is having none of it.
Zdravkov misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Zdravkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Karuso trying to control the action but Zdravkov is working from the bottom.
Zdravkov can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Karuso dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Karuso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zdravkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karuso has Zdravkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Zdravkov letting Karuso take a breather here.
Karuso scores with a hook to the body.
Zdravkov jumps guard but Karuso turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Zdravkov controls his hands.
Karuso prevents the takedown attempt.
Karuso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karuso is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Karuso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zdravkov's elbow.
Karuso can't find room to land a body shot as Zdravkov controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zdravkov manages to end up in side control.
Zdravkov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Karuso is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Zdravkov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zdravkov landing a few strikes.
Zdravkov cracks Karuso with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zdravkov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zdravkov working the ground and pound but Karuso is defending the strikes.
Karuso really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zdravkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zdravkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karuso keeps working.
Zdravkov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Karuso dodges the ground and pound from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zdravkov working away.
Karuso parries the strikes from Zdravkov easily there. Zdravkov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Karuso to escape.
Zdravkov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Karuso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zdravkov lands an elbow.
Zdravkov lands an elbow.
Zdravko Zdravkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zdravkov is chipping away with strikes.
Karuso dodges the ground and pound from Zdravkov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zdravkov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Zdravkov in side control, throwing shots but Karuso defends.
Zdravkov works to advance to full mount. Karuso defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Zdravkov with shots to the head and body - Karuso looks very uncomfortable down there.
Karuso is rocked!
Karuso is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zdravkov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Karuso is still in real trouble! Can Zdravkov finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karuso wants to control but Zdravkov is having none of it.
Karuso seems to have recovered his senses.
Zdravkov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Zdravkov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Karuso hang on?
Zdravkov looking to control but Karuso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Karuso is trying to escape the mount.
Zdravkov with good strikes from the mount here!
Karuso takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Zdravkov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Karuso hang on?
Zdravkov lands a couple of good shots and Karuso has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
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!
Zdravkov misses with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karuso tries to roll but Zdravkov sticks to his back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Zdravkov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Karuso is trapped and Zdravkov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Zdravkov lands strikes from the back and Karuso isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Zdravkov!
Zdravko Zdravkov made sure to mention his sponsor, EFC Threads in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aron Gray (ranked 1019 p4p, 3871 weight class) and Ricky Judge (ranked 112 p4p, 367 weight class). Judge comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Game- Disturbed kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aron Gray !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Gray as Judge shoots in.
Judge shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gray manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gray is looking for a triangle but Judge pushes his legs off easily.
Gray is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Judge is pushing down on Gray 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gray is fighting to maintain full guard but Judge has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gray actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Judge working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Let's hope that Judge has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gray makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gray .
Gray has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Judge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Judge looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gray keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass.
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.
Gray looking for a sweep. Not yet Gray , not yet.
Gray is looking for a triangle but Judge pushes his legs off easily.
Gray has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gray has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Judge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Judge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Judge content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray looking for submissions off his back.
Judge content to control rather than advance.
Gray trying to hold on to Judge's head to control him but Judge postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Judge is looking for a kimura here.
Judge controlling the pace.
Judge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gray sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gray actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Judge dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Judge is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gray 's half guard.
Gray looking for submissions off his back.
Gray tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control.
Well, if Judge is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge is trying for a kimura here. Gray looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Judge wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge is the new featherweight champion!
Ricky Judge really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Aron Gray was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you my fans and thanks to EFC Threads!!!'.
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