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EFC 33 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Austin (ranked 24488 p4p, 23442 weight class) and Josh Johnson (ranked 120 p4p, 129 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson dives in and grabs Austin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Austin pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
It looked like Austin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Austin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Austin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Austin is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Austin works his way into full mount!
Austin has control of Johnson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johnson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Austin is trying to take his opponent's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Austin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Johnson trying to control here.
Austin wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Austin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson trying to control here.
Austin tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Austin prevents Johnson from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Austin trying to advance position but Johnson counters by regaining guard.
Austin tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Austin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Austin has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Austin is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Austin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Austin trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Austin passes to side control.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Austin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson prevents Austin from moving into mount.
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Austin's best efforts.
Austin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson tries to hold on but Austin pushes him away.
Johnson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin working for submissions but it's allowed Johnson to get to half guard.
Austin actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is trying to control. Austin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Austin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Austin.
Austin is breathing heavily.
Austin is looking for a sweep.
Austin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Austin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Austin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Austin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Austin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ron Austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Austin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Austin getting side control.
Austin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Austin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Austin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Austin.
Austin is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Johnson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Austin pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Austin defends easily.
Johnson trying to strike off his back.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Austin tries to pass.
Austin is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Austin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Austin wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Austin is having none of it.
Austin looking for subs from the bottom but Johnson mounts him!
Johnson tries to control but Austin wriggling away.
Austin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Austin is having none of it.
Austin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson wants to finish this one by submission but Austin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Johnson.
Austin tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Austin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Austin tries to get out of the position.
Johnson punching from mount but Austin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Austin is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Austin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin is looking to pass into half guard but Johnson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Johnson is in guard.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Austin's guard.
Austin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Austin defending well though.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Austin defending well though.
Johnson is keen to just control but Austin is a slippery customer.
Austin actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Austin is trying desperately to improve position.
Austin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Austin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson leaves Austin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Austin avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Austin.
Austin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Austin ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson pulls guard.
Austin is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Austin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Austin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Austin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Austin wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Austin is controlling him
Austin tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
Johnson is pulling down on Austin's head to control his posture.
Austin stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Austin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson controls Austin momentarily but Austin frees himself.
Austin drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Austin off! Austin jumps back into Johnson's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Austin as he avoids it easily.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Austin.
Ron Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Austin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Austin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Austin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Austin gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Austin stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Austin stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Austin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Austin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Austin stuffs the takedown.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Austin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnson kicks Austin off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Austin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Austin is looking for a counter combo.
Austin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson has one foot on Austin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Austin but Austin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Austin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Austin tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Johnson really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Johnson rushes Austin and presses him up against the cage.
Austin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Austin jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Austin around his waist. Austin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Austin is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Austin is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Austin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnson after a bit of a struggle.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Austin uses from the top position.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Austin postures up.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Austin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Austin is working away from the top position though.
Josh Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson punching from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Austin is very close to passing his half guard.
Austin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Austin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Austin is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Austin postures up.
Austin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Austin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Austin defends it easily.
Austin slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Austin advances position into side control!
Austin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson wants to control but Austin postures up.
Johnson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Austin pushes him off.
Austin throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Austin shoots in.
Austin shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Austin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Austin throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Austin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Austin fails with a takedown attempt.
Josh Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Austin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Austin dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ron Austin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Austin blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Josh Johnson!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Josh Johnson!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Josh Johnson!
Josh Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Selimkhan Rasnov (ranked 24307 p4p, 23717 weight class) and Brad Incons (ranked 590 p4p, 663 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Selimkhan Rasnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Incons!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasnov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Incons.
Incons wants to clinch up but Rasnov keeps it at a distance.
Incons dives in for a single leg takedown but Rasnov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rasnov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Incons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rasnov.
Incons is looking to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Incons lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rasnov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rasnov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rasnov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Incons.
Incons moves to clinch but Rasnov breaks away
and Rasnov counters with a nice uppercut.
Incons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Incons tries for a takedown but Rasnov circles away easily
and Rasnov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Incons wants to take the fight to the mat but Rasnov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Selimkhan Rasnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Incons.
Incons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rasnov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rasnov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rasnov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Incons stands and throws Rasnov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rasnov wants to control but Incons postures up.
Incons misses with the ground and pound.
Incons looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rasnov is trying to control Incons's posture but Incons avoids it.
Incons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rasnov keeps working.
Incons looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rasnov is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Incons trying to control the position but Rasnov is working away.
An elbow from Incons crashes against the mat.
Rasnov is looking to regain half guard here but Incons keeps moving and retains side control.
Incons tries for a kimura but Rasnov is defending well.
Incons tries for a kimura but Rasnov is defending well.
Rasnov regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Incons is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rasnov defends it well.
Rasnov is trying to get back to full guard.
Rasnov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Incons is looking to pass into half guard but Rasnov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rasnov is in guard.
Rasnov is looking to work some ground and pound but Incons has wrist control.
Incons is trying to keep Rasnov in close.
Incons working a defensive guard but Rasnov manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasnov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Incons to see if he's OK.
Incons is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rasnov controls the position from side control.
Incons tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasnov controlling from the full mount.
Rasnov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Incons?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Selimkhan Rasnov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Incons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Rasnov misses.
Incons wants to clinch.
Rasnov shoots for a takedown but Incons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rasnov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rasnov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
 It looks like Selimkhan Rasnov has been cut.
Rasnov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Incons circles away.
Rasnov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Incons defends well and Rasnov ends up having to push Incons into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan Rasnov. 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.
Incons content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Incons stops a takedown attempt from Rasnov.
Rasnov pulls guard.
Incons tries to free his leg and advance position but Rasnov is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Incons looking to sit in guard and control but Rasnov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Incons trying to control the position.
Incons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rasnov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Incons is looking to stand up but Rasnov isn't so interested in that idea.
Incons wants to sweep but no luck.
Rasnov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Incons, up you get!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Incons.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasnov stuffs the takedown attempt from Incons. Incons gets slowly back to his feet.
Incons changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rasnov tries to avoid it but Incons manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rasnov to the ground. Rasnov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rasnov darts in and clinches Incons up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rasnov.
Rasnov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rasnov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rasnov manages to break the clinch.
Rasnov keeps the fight on the outside.
Incons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rasnov as he avoids it easily.
Rasnov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rasnov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasnov shoots in looking for a takedown but Incons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rasnov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Incons works over Rasnov's head and body with a nice combination.
Incons is looking to clinch but Rasnov is avoiding it.
Incons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rasnov.
Rasnov misses with a leg kick
and Incons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Incons is looking to clinch but Rasnov is avoiding it.
Rasnov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Incons.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rasnov.
Rasnov rushes Incons and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rasnov has picked Incons up - he's going for a ride! Rasnov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasnov seems to be working for a kimura but Incons defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rasnov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Incons looks like he's trying to stand up.
Incons trying to control here.
Incons tries to kick Rasnov off but Rasnov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brad Incons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Selimkhan Rasnov's cut.
That's time! Rasnov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Incons misses with a takedown attempt - Rasnov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brad Incons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Incons throws a series of punches but Rasnov moves out of range.
Rasnov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Incons avoids it really well and circles away.
Rasnov clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov gets control of Incons's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rasnov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Incons wants to control from the top but Rasnov keeps moving.
Rasnov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rasnov is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Incons has his hands clasped together but Rasnov extends and breaks Incons's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Rasnov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Selimkhan Rasnov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michail Rasnov (ranked 6140 p4p, 24669 weight class) and Lazarus Petrov (ranked 555 p4p, 620 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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155
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165
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michail Rasnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lazarus Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasnov looks for a takedown but Petrov sprawls well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov. That's going to slow Rasnov down.
Rasnov gets a clinch.
Rasnov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Petrov tries to kick Rasnov off in order to stand up. Rasnov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Petrov taking a bit of punishment here - Rasnov scoring with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Petrov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rasnov trying to control the position but Petrov is working away.
Petrov wants to get back to his feet but Rasnov drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasnov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rasnov stands up.
Petrov's coach down at Cozad MMA St Petersburg was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Petrov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Rasnov.
Rasnov dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Rasnov. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michail Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasnov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petrov pinned against the cage. Petrov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rasnov.
Rasnov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rasnov tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov unleashes a big counter combination but Rasnov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rasnov with a poor takedown
and Petrov counters with a three punch combo that has Rasnov backing up. Rasnov nods at Petrov to acknowledge the strikes.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Rasnov.
Rasnov shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Rasnov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lazarus Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasnov blocks a low kick nicely.
Rasnov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Petrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petrov throws a counter combo.
Petrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petrov blocks a low kick nicely.
Despite the aggression on Petrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Petrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrov wants it to stay on the feet.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rasnov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rasnov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rasnov somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
Petrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petrov has Rasnov up against the cage in a clinch.
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rasnov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrov is fending him off so far but Rasnov persists. Nope, Petrov circles away and we're back to standing.
Michail Rasnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov drives through and clinches with Rasnov against the cage.
Rasnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lazarus Petrov 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.
Rasnov doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away.
Petrov throws a counter combo.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Rasnov shoots in and drives through. Petrov sprawls well.
Petrov drives through and clinches with Rasnov against the cage.
Petrov breaks from the clinch.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rasnov dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rasnov breaks the clinch.
Petrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrov wants it to stay on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Petrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michail Rasnov. 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.
Rasnov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Petrov sprawls well initially but Rasnov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Petrov kicks off Rasnov and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Rasnov breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov is looking to slow Rasnov down with leg kicks.
Petrov misses with a wild combination.
Rasnov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petrov defends well and Rasnov ends up having to push Petrov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petrov unleashes a big counter combination but Rasnov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
Petrov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Petrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrov but Petrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Petrov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasnov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrov avoids it really well and circles away.
Petrov has Rasnov up against the cage in a clinch.
Rasnov jumps guard but Petrov stands there with Rasnov around his waist. Rasnov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Petrov. No joy for Rasnov on that attempt.
Rasnov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Petrov.
Rasnov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Petrov kicks Rasnov off and gets back to his feet.
Petrov scores with a spinning back kick!
Rasnov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rasnov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rasnov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petrov defends well and Rasnov ends up having to push Petrov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lazarus Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Petrov throws a right and a left that Rasnov avoids nicely.
Rasnov tries for a takedown but Petrov circles away easily
and Petrov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rasnov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrov tries to avoid it but Rasnov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrov to the ground. Petrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick from Petrov lands but Rasnov takes it in his stride.
Rasnov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petrov throws a counter combo.
Nice body kick from Petrov.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Petrov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lazarus Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Petrov throws a head kick that half lands.
Petrov is looking to land body kicks.
Rasnov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Petrov gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Rasnov counter with a right hand.
Rasnov tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rasnov.
Michail Rasnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rasnov tries to clinch up.
Rasnov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Petrov pushes Rasnov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Petrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasnov misses with a takedown attempt
and Petrov counters with a one-two to the body.
Petrov jabs at Rasnov's body.
Petrov takes the fight into the clinch.
Rasnov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Petrov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michail Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrov thinks about the counter body kick.
Good work by Petrov as he checks the leg kick.
Rasnov fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasnov gets tackled into the cage by Petrov. Petrov maintains the clinch.
Petrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov clinches up with Rasnov and pushes him back against the cage.
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Petrov!
Rasnov tries to clinch up
and Petrov counters with a series of strikes. Rasnov will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasnov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrov swivels and escapes.
Petrov leaves Rasnov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Petrov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rasnov eats them both and turns towards Petrov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
 Rasnov is rocked!
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rasnov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rasnov tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Petrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasnov loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petrov is looking for the big counter here.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rasnov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rasnov doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away.
Petrov darts in and clinches Rasnov up against the cage.
Petrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rasnov is looking to clinch.
Petrov unleashes a big counter combination but Rasnov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Petrov tries to work over Rasnov's front leg with a kick but Rasnov checks it.
Rasnov closes the distance and clinches up with Petrov, looking for a takedown. Rasnov pushes Petrov against the cage but Petrov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Petrov clinches up with Rasnov and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lazarus Petrov really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Petrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rasnov has Petrov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Petrov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rasnov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rasnov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
Rasnov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Petrov misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rasnov avoids a kick to the body.
Petrov tries to keep at a distance but Rasnov has taken the fight into the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rasnov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasnov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Petrov is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michail Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov breaks the clinch.
Rasnov shoots in looking for a takedown but Petrov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rasnov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Rasnov backs off Petrov throws a huge counter combo but Rasnov manages to avoid it all.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rasnov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rasnov avoids the head kick by Petrov.
Rasnov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petrov is looking for the big counter here.
Petrov moves into the clinch.
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasnov fails to land the takedown.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Petrov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rasnov backs up against the cage.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses.
Petrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov avoids the elbow strike from Rasnov, against the cage.
Rasnov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Petrov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasnov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Petrov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Petrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Rasnov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrov as he avoids it easily.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrov.
Rasnov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrov sprawls well. Petrov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rasnov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Petrov counters with a left to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasnov throws a right hand that Petrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrov also avoids with ease.
Petrov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Michail Rasnov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lazarus Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rasnov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lazarus Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petrov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Lazarus Petrov!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Lazarus Petrov!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Lazarus Petrov!
Lazarus Petrov wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Ross (ranked 23617 p4p, 23812 weight class) and Kuba Dog (ranked 703 p4p, 676 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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kuba Dog!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog tries to clinch but Ross is having none of it.
As Dog looks to move away, Ross throws a big counter combo but Dog just gets out of the way.
Dog tries to clinch but Ross moves out of range.
Dog goes for a double leg but Ross avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ross continues to drive forward.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick and Ross moves out of range easily.
Ross avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch but Ross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog throws a series of punches but Ross avoids them all with ease.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
Dog lands a jab to Ross's midsection.
Dog bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dog tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog shoots in for a takedown but Ross shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dog shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peter Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuba Dog.
Ross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dog lands a jab.
Dog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dog fails with the takedown.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
Dog shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ross as he avoids it easily.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
Dog looks winded!
Dog shoots in but Ross avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ross sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dog somewhat.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kuba Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Dog scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dog looks for a takedown but Ross sprawls well.
Dog fails to land the takedown.
Ross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dog fails with a takedown attempt.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Dog scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ross moves away from the strike by Dog.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dog misses with an uppercut. Ross saw that one coming.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dog fails to land the takedown.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Dog scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dog is looking to clinch but Ross is avoiding it.
Ross on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dog throws a right and a left that Ross avoids nicely.
Dog is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ross sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Dog with that takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Dog.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
Dog wants to clinch up but Ross keeps it at a distance.
Dog throws a head kick that misses.
Dog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dog shoots in looking for a takedown. Ross tries to sprawl out of it but Dog keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ross manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Dog scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dog fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Peter Ross will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dog shoots in looking for a takedown but Ross manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dog's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
Dog fails to land the takedown.
Dog plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dog shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peter Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuba Dog.
Dog shoots in but no luck this time.
Peter Ross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dog fails to land the takedown.
Dog is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog tries to bum rush Ross with a series of wild strikes but Ross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Dog.
Peter Ross is winning the standup battle so far.
Ross stuffs the takedown.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog tries to clinch up.
Ross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Ross. No joy for Dog on that attempt.
Dog fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Dog looks to move away, Ross throws a big counter combo but Dog just gets out of the way.
Dog closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ross circles away.
Dog misses with a wild body shot.
Ross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dog loads up on a big right hand but Ross slips the punch.
Dog misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dog misses with a straight left.
As Dog looks to move away, Ross throws a big counter combo but Dog just gets out of the way.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch but Ross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dog tries to clinch but Ross moves out of range.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Dog scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dog is looking to clinch.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Dog scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch but Ross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
Nice takedown defense from Ross. No joy for Dog on that attempt.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dog is looking to clinch.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dog is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch but Ross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Dog scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dog misses with a wild combination.
As Dog looks to move away, Ross throws a big counter combo but Dog just gets out of the way.
Dog throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ross's waist but Ross gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dog off to one side.
Ross keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dog or perhaps it was just good defense by Ross, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dog or perhaps it was just good defense by Ross, which made it look bad.
Ross blocks a jab.
Ross moves out of range of the strikes.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dog throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ross's waist but Ross gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dog off to one side.
Dog throws a hook to the side of Ross's head but Ross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dog takes a swing at Ross's ribcage but misses.
Ross keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dog looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog doesn't manage to clinch there - Ross circles away.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dog misses with a head kick.
As Dog looks to move away, Ross throws a big counter combo but Dog just gets out of the way.
Dog doesn't manage to clinch there - Ross circles away.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dog is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dog shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ross as he jumps to the side.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dog missing with a left hand there. Ross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Ross dominated that second 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.
Dog shoots for a double leg takedown but Ross sprawls well. He's pushed Dog's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dog fails with a takedown attempt.
As Dog looks to move away, Ross throws a big counter combo but Dog just gets out of the way.
Dog looks to land a right hand but Ross moved out of range.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Dog scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ross defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dog.
Ross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Peter Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuba Dog.
Ross slaps away a takedown attempt from Dog, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog throws a series of punches but Ross avoids them all with ease.
Dog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dog is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Ross. No joy for Dog on that attempt.
Dog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dog shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ross but Ross pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dog fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dog.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ross ducks under a wild hook from Dog.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Dog scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dog tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ross defends well and Dog ends up having to push Ross into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Dog looks to move away, Ross throws a big counter combo but Dog just gets out of the way.
Dog changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ross tries to avoid it but Dog manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ross to the ground. Ross escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog misses with the combination.
Ross blocks a head kick by Dog.
Dog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dog will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dog will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dog shoots in for a double leg but Ross sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dog tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ross swivels and escapes.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dog throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dog misses with a straight right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dog.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
A punch combination from Dog misses.
Ross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dog darts in looking for a takedown but Ross gets double underhooks and turns Dog into the cage.
Dog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Ross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
Ross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dog.
As Dog looks to move away, Ross throws a big counter combo but Dog just gets out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dog.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ross stuffs the takedown attempt from Dog. Dog gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Dog misses the target.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Dog. Those never looked like landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dog tries to bum rush Ross with a series of wild strikes but Ross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dog fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Dog scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Peter Ross did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dog.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
Dog misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dog lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dog connects with a jab.
Dog swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dog is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dog fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog looks to land a combination but Ross avoids it well.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dog shoots in for a takedown but Ross shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Peter Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuba Dog.
Dog shoots in looking for a takedown. Ross tries to sprawl out of it but Dog keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ross manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
Dog throws a shot from downtown. Ross moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dog looks to land a left hand but Ross moved out of range nicely.
Dog fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
Dog throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Ross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog moves in looking to clinch but Ross pushes him off.
Dog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Dog scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dog shoots in but Ross avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dog is looking to clinch but Ross is avoiding it.
Dog throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ross defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dog.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Dog scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dog shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ross defends it nicely.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Dog scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries to clinch but Ross is having none of it.
As Dog looks to move away, Ross throws a big counter combo but Dog just gets out of the way.
Dog swings for the body but Ross moves out of range.
As Dog looks to move away, Ross throws a big counter combo but Dog just gets out of the way.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Dog looks to move away, Ross throws a big counter combo but Dog just gets out of the way.
Good work by Ross as he checks the leg kick.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch but Ross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Dog looks to move away, Ross throws a big counter combo but Dog just gets out of the way.
Dog fails with the takedown.
Ross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ross moves out of range of the strikes.
Dog looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ross sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dog shoots in for a takedown but Ross shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dog shoots in looking for a takedown but Ross manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dog's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ross.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dog.
Ross blocks a jab.
Dog shoots in for a takedown but Ross shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Dog looks to move away, Ross throws a big counter combo but Dog just gets out of the way.
Dog moves in looking to clinch but Ross pushes him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dog fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kuba Dog.
Well Ross has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Peter Ross!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Peter Ross!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Peter Ross!
Peter Ross wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Manners (ranked 2582 p4p, 2206 weight class) and Aapo Jukola (ranked 324 p4p, 273 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18 - 7 - 1 |
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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 10 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Manners!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aapo Jukola!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manners shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jukola defends it nicely.
Jukola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manners uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
Jukola looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jukola lands with a shot to the body.
Jukola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manners shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jukola is controlling Manners's trapped leg to prevent Manners from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manners wants to stand but Jukola has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Jukola manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola throws a left and a right that both miss
and Manners counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Manners.
Manners is standing up over Jukola. Jukola looks to escape but Manners dives into side control.
Manners decides to stand back up.
Jukola throws a big shot that misses.
Manners shoots in but Jukola avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manners shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jukola is trying to defend but Manners finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jukola tries to get to full guard but Manners has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manners wants to stand up but Jukola manages to regain full guard.
Jukola is adopting a defensive guard.
Jukola wants to sweep here but Manners controlling him for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola is looking to sweep but instead, Manners has passed into half guard.
Jukola is doing well to control the position and prevent Manners from advancing to side control.
It looks like Manners is going to stand back up.
Jukola tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Manners has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Jukola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukola tries to hold on but Manners pushes him away.
Manners stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Manners drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jukola pushes Manners off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manners.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Manners. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manners throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jukola's waist but Jukola gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manners off to one side.
Jukola stuffs the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manners takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Manners dives in for a single leg takedown but Jukola sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Manners tries for a takedown but Jukola manages to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aapo Jukola will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Manners slips under a jab.
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Manners's head but Manners sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manners.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukola misses.
Manners looks for a takedown but Jukola sprawls well.
Manners slips under a jab.
Manners closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jukola quickly recovers to half guard.
Jukola trying to control but Manners postures up.
Jukola gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jukola looking for a sweep. Not yet Jukola, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola has his hands on Manners's head, controlling the position.
Jukola's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Matt Manners overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jukola working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Manners shoots in looking for a takedown. Jukola tries to sprawl out of it but Manners keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jukola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Manners. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jukola stuffs the takedown.
Manners dives in for a single leg takedown but Jukola sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jukola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jukola misses with the head strike.
Jukola prevents the takedown attempt.
Manners throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jukolas head.
Manners blocks a body shot from Jukola.
Manners tries for a takedown but Jukola manages to get underhooks.
Manners wants to take the fight to the mat but Jukola manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Manners has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jukola is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Manners avoids the elbow strike from Jukola, against the cage.
Manners tries to score a body lock takedown but Jukola shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Manners is working for takedown but Jukola is calmly controlling the position for now.
Manners is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jukola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Our sources have told us that Manners has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Jukola digs a right hand underneath Manners's ribcage. Manners let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jukola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manners shoots in for a takedown but Jukola shows good takedown defense.
Jukola tries to land a leg kick but Manners saw it coming and moves away.
Manners drops his hands momentarily and Jukola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manners shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jukola as he avoids it easily.
Matt Manners seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jukola. Manners shrugs it off though.
Manners ducks under a wild hook from Jukola.
Manners misses with a takedown
and Jukola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jukola swinging wildly here.
Jukola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manners is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jukola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manners ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jukola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jukola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aapo Jukola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manners shoots for a takedown but Jukola saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manners looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Jukola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manners moves out of range of the body kick from Jukola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Jukola does no damage.
Manners shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jukola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Matt Manners has been cut.
Manners shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jukola's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola looking to control.
Manners preventing the sweep.
Jukola is trying to keep Manners in close.
Manners would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Manners preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aapo Jukola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Manners's cut.
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.
Manners misses with a takedown attempt
and Jukola counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jukola fakes the leg kick and cracks Manners in the body.
Jukola leaves Manners with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manners bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manners avoids the body shot from Jukola.
Manners half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Manners has a takedown stuffed.
As Manners backs off Jukola throws a huge counter combo but Manners manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Manners. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manners shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jukola but Jukola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little jabbing left from Jukola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Manners will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aapo Jukola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manners keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jukola.
Danga de danga de dang - Jukola scores with a four punch combination!
Manners closes the distance and clinches up with Jukola, looking for a takedown. Manners pushes Jukola against the cage but Jukola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manners looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manners shoots in looking for a takedown but Jukola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manners's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola with the inside leg kick.
Manners shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jukola but Jukola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jukola appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Manners dives in for a single leg takedown but Jukola sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jukola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jukola prevents the takedown attempt.
Jukola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jukola.
Manners is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jukola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jukola prevents a takedown attempt there.
Manners tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jukola scores with a hook to the body.
Manners takes a shot to the head.
Jukola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jukola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jukola working aggressively here.
Jukola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manners.
Jukola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jukola.
Manners is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola throws a big uppercut that drops Manners! More strikes from Jukola and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Manners lies dazed against the cage as Jukola celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aapo Jukola!
A very excited looking Aapo Jukola made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazuya Mishima (ranked 2007 p4p, 2609 weight class) and Pedro Phillips (ranked 286 p4p, 356 weight class). Mishima comes into the arena with Techno Syndrome Mortal Kombat blaring out of the sound system. 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazuya Mishima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pedro Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've been informed that Phillips has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mishima throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kazuya Mishima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips swings for the body but Mishima moves out of range.
Mishima takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mishima drives through with a takedown into guard.
Phillips keeping full guard, as Mishima tries to pass.
Mishima throws a big right hand that misses.
Mishima throws a big elbow that misses.
Phillips really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mishima. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mishima throws a big elbow that misses.
Mishima postures up in Phillips's guard and throws a big left but Phillips blocks it.
Mishima has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mishima throws a big elbow that misses.
Mishima throwing strikes from guard but Phillips blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Phillips holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips is trying to keep Mishima in close.
Mishima throwing strikes but missing.
Phillips has momentary wrist control but Mishima slips an elbow through the middle.
Mishima throws a big right hand that misses.
Mishima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phillips works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mishima cracks Phillips with a solid left hand.
Mishima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phillips works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Mishima has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mishima trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mishima postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishima wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
Phillips has Mishima pulled in close to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mishima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mishima with a nice head shot there.
Phillips avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Mishima from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mishima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mishima lands a couple of elbows.
Mishima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phillips swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mishima works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mishima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mishima looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips taking some punishment here, with Mishima in his half guard.
Phillips has hold of Mishima's hands but Mishima slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mishima trying to control the action but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Phillips wants to get back to full guard.
Phillips is trying to control but can't.
Phillips is trying to get back to full guard.
Mishima thows a huge punch but Phillips dodges it nicely.
Mishima is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mishima scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mishima tries to pass the half guard into mount. Phillips knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mishima works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mishima working Phillips over with strikes here.
Phillips wants to hold on but Mishima pushes him away.
Mishima scores with a couple of good head shots there.
 Phillips is rocked!
Mishima looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Phillips covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazuya Mishima!
Kazuya Mishima decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vito Scaletta (ranked 3259 p4p, 2191 weight class) and Zdravko Zdravkov (ranked 424 p4p, 58 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 26 - 19 - 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 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zdravko Zdravkov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scaletta shoots and misses
and Zdravkov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zdravkov.
Zdravkov misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Zdravkov.
Scaletta wants the takedown. Zdravkov is fighting it off but Scaletta persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zdravkov's guard against the cage.
Scaletta is looking to stand up but Zdravkov won't let him.
Zdravkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scaletta is one step ahead there.
Scaletta wants to control from the top but Zdravkov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov is trying to keep Scaletta in close.
Zdravkov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Scaletta has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zdravkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zdravkov is refusing to be controlled, as Scaletta sits in half guard.
Scaletta is pressing down on Zdravkov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zdravkov is holding on for now.
Scaletta has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Scaletta cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Scaletta has hold of Zdravkov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zdravkov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Zdravkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta has control of Zdravkov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zdravkov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Scaletta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zdravkov wants to hold on but Scaletta pushes him away.
Scaletta breaks from Zdravkov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Zdravkov wants to control but Scaletta is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scaletta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zdravkov can't escape the position.
Scaletta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Scaletta raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov working to try and regain half guard.
Scaletta pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Scaletta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've been informed that Zdravkov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zdravkov can't escape the position.
Scaletta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zdravkov is looking to escape.
Zdravkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zdravkov wants to hold on but Scaletta pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Scaletta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Scaletta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zdravkov's half guard.
Zdravkov is looking to control Scaletta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zdravkov avoid being mounted?
Zdravkov gets full guard.
Scaletta wants to control from the top but Zdravkov keeps moving.
Zdravkov working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov striking off his back but it's not causing Scaletta any problems.
Zdravkov controls Scaletta momentarily but Scaletta frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Zdravkov. No joy for Scaletta on that attempt.
Zdravkov looks to throw the jab but Scaletta is out of range.
Scaletta fails with the takedown
letting Zdravkov counter with a right hand.
Zdravkov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zdravkov wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Scaletta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zdravkov tries to clinch up but Scaletta circles away and keeps his distance.
Zdravkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Scaletta's guard.
Scaletta trying to keep a closed guard but Zdravkov is proving a slippery customer.
Scaletta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zdravkov's guard.
Scaletta trying to control but Zdravkov is working from the bottom.
Vito Scaletta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zdravkov, not yet.
Scaletta is fighting to break Zdravkov's control of his arms but Zdravkov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zdravkov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Scaletta has passed into side control.
Zdravkov tries to improve position but can't.
Scaletta controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Zdravkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Scaletta trying to control the position but Zdravkov is working away.
Zdravkov is holding Scaletta down, trying to stall.
Scaletta is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zdravkov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Zdravkov tries to buck Scaletta off but Scaletta is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Scaletta trying to control the position but Zdravkov is working away.
Scaletta has control of an arm but Zdravkov manages to advance to Scaletta's back!
Zdravkov throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The referee is taking a good look at Scaletta as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Zdravkov!
Zdravkov punishes Scaletta with strikes from the back mount.
Scaletta breaks Zdravkov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Zdravkov wants to control but Scaletta passes easily into half guard.
Scaletta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zdravkov can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scaletta tries to stand and escape but Zdravkov is controlling the position.
Zdravkov moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zdravko Zdravkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice takedown defense from Zdravkov. No joy for Scaletta on that attempt.
Zdravkov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Scaletta.
Scaletta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zdravkov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Scaletta easily slips into full mount!
Zdravkov is trying to escape the mount.
Scaletta looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov regains half guard.
Scaletta trying to pass the guard but Zdravkov defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zdravkov is looking to improve his position.
Zdravkov wants to control but Scaletta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zdravkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Scaletta blocks the strikes from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov is pressing down on Scaletta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zdravkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scaletta is one step ahead there.
Scaletta wants to control from the top but Zdravkov keeps moving.
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.
Scaletta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Scaletta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Scaletta stopping the sweep attempt from Zdravkov.
Scaletta stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Scaletta shoots in and gets a takedown into Zdravkov's guard.
Scaletta wants to stand but Zdravkov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Scaletta decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zdravkov, up you get!
Scaletta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zdravkov is fending him off so far but Scaletta persists. Nope, Zdravkov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov is looking to clinch.
A combination from Zdravkov does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Zdravkov. Those never looked like landing.
Scaletta throws a counter high kick but Zdravkov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Zdravkov clobbers Scaletta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zdravkov takes a swing at Scaletta's ribcage but misses.
Scaletta forces Zdravkov back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Zdravkov.
A short left from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov has Scaletta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scaletta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Scaletta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Scaletta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zdravkov tries a body shot but Scaletta blocks it.
Zdravkov tries a body shot but Scaletta blocks it.
Scaletta has clasped his hands together around Zdravkov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Zdravkov sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov trying to control here.
Scaletta wants to control but Zdravkov is keeping him busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scaletta wants to pass to mount but Zdravkov is defending the position.
Scaletta throwing shots but Zdravkov is blocking nicely.
Zdravkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scaletta pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scaletta is trying to work for a kimura but Zdravkov is defending well.
Zdravkov is not content to let Scaletta control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Scaletta clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Scaletta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scaletta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Zdravkov. Those never looked like landing.
Scaletta is looking for a counter combo.
Zdravkov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Scaletta back to the cage. Zdravkov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Scaletta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zdravkov is fending him off so far but Scaletta persists. Nope, Zdravkov circles away and we're back to standing.
Zdravkov loads up on a big right hand but Scaletta slips the punch.
Zdravkov misses with an uppercut. Scaletta saw that one coming.
Scaletta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scaletta sets himself, and Zdravkov steps forward looking for the clinch! Scaletta avoids it this time.
Zdravkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Scaletta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scaletta appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scaletta fails with the takedown
and Zdravkov counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Scaletta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zdravkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zdravkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scaletta gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zdravkov has a couple of punches blocked by Scaletta.
Scaletta jumps guard but Zdravkov stands there with Scaletta around his waist. Scaletta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zdravkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scaletta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zdravkov walks away with a smile on his face. Scaletta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zdravkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Scaletta fails with the takedown.
Zdravkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Scaletta or perhaps it was just good defense by Zdravkov, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zdravkov throws a series of punches but Scaletta avoids them all with ease.
Scaletta wants to clinch.
Zdravkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scaletta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zdravkov stuffs the takedown.
Scaletta misses with a head kick.
Zdravkov lands a jab to Scaletta's midsection.
Zdravkov scores with a punch to the head.
Zdravkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scaletta stuffs the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scaletta drives through with a takedown into Zdravkov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zdravkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zdravkov is on top in guard.
Zdravkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zdravkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zdravkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Zdravkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zdravkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zdravkov cracks Scaletta with a solid left hand.
Scaletta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zdravkov's guard.
Zdravkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scaletta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Zdravkov is tightening it up a little... Scaletta has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Scaletta reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Scaletta taps out! Nice BJJ there by Zdravkov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zdravko Zdravkov!
Zdravko Zdravkov very nearly forgot to thank EFC Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Walters (ranked 1285 p4p, 3898 weight class) and Moe Lester (ranked 180 p4p, 446 weight class). Lester is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Get Back - Ludacris. Moe Lester will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Walters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Moe Lester!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lester slips a straight right by Walters.
Lester misses with a straight right.
Walters stuns Lester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Lester.
Walters defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand.
Walters defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand.
Lester scores with a nice head shot.
Lester 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.
Walters fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lester to the ground. Walters is now in Lester's guard.
Walters looking to pass the guard.
Lester really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Walters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lester wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Walters working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lester's head.
Lester looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Walters throws a big elbow that misses.
Lester wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Lester is still trying to improve position.
Walters scoring with some ground and pound.
Lester can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walters controls the pace.
Walters won't allow Lester to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters is stalling in the full guard.
Walters throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Walters is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lester utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walters is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at NY Savages that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lester wants to sweep but no luck.
Lester looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Walters lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moe Lester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lester misses with a straight right.
Walters looks for a takedown but Lester sprawls well.
Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Walters tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Walters gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lester.
A cross from Lester lands.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lester throws a hook but Walters avoids it easily.
Walters moves out of range of the strikes.
Walters throws a big counter combination but Lester scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Walters moves out of range as Lester strikes.
Walters slips a jab from Lester.
Lester thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Walters wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Walters doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab.
Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Walters.
Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walters was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lester.
Lester cracks Walters with a good jab.
Lester lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lester missing with a left hand there. Walters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lester swings widly with a right hand
and Walters counters with a nice uppercut.
Lester scores with a jab to the head.
Lester is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Walters had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Good shot there by Lester.
Walters staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lester.
Lester misses with a looping right.
Walters is looking to counter punch.
Lester misses with a wild body shot.
Lester 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.
Moe Lester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lester misses with an uppercut
and Walters counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Walters moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lester misses with an uppercut. Walters saw that one coming.
Walters moves out of range as Lester strikes.
Walters seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lester throws an overhand right that lands on Walters's shoulder, as Walters tries to avoid the shot.
Lester cracks Walters with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lester slips under a jab.
Lester misses with a hook. Walters ducked under it nicely.
Lester takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Walters throws a big shot that misses.
Lester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Walterss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Walters uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester throws a body punch but Walters moves out of range.
Lester keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lester throws an off balance right hand
and Walters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lester looks to land a right hand but Walters moved out of range.
Walters was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lester.
Walters went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lester smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lester throws an off balance right hand
letting Walters counter with a right hand.
Lester misses with a hook. Walters ducked under it nicely.
Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walters moves away.
Walters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lester throws out the jab.
Lester might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lester throws an off balance right hand
and Walters counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target.
Walters moves out of range of the strikes.
Walters throwing a counter right hand but Lester manages to avoid it.
Walters just misses with a punch to the body.
Lester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Walters uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lester.
Walters takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Walters uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lester.
Walters takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester throws a body punch but Walters moves out of range.
Walters thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lester connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lester misses with a looping right.
Lester has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walters slips under a jab.
Walters was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lester lands a jab to the head.
Lester misses with a left hand
letting Walters counter with a right hand.
Lester connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Walters momentarily.
Lester throws a lazy right hand but Walters sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lester throws a hook but Walters blocks it.
Lester gets tackled into the cage by Walters. Walters maintains the clinch.
Lester avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lester avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Walters drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lester will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Walters up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lester takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lester misses with the head strike.
Walters looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Walters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walters blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Walters is trying to drag Lester to the mat but Lester just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Walters ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Walters no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Walters has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Walters has his foot on Lester's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lester works his way back into a safe position though.
Walters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lester connects with a couple of short punches.
Lester loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lester sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lester would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lester wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walters.
Walters is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lester cracks Walters with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Walters blocks a jab.
Walters throwing a counter right hand but Lester manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Lester. That snapped Walters's head back.
Lester misses with an uppercut. Walters saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Walters tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lester loads up on a big right hand but Walters slips the punch.
Walters takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target.
The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walters moves out of range of the strikes.
Walters uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lester.
Walters 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 one minute gone in the round.
Walters throws out a loose jab but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lester throws a body shot but no joy.
Lester ducks under a wild hook from Walters.
A big left from Lester misses.
Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Walters on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Walters lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lester throws a hook but Walters blocks it.
Lester comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Walters throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range.
Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Walters.
A jab from Lester misses.
Nice defenses there by Walters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lester.
A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target.
Lester throws a hook to the side of Walters's head but Walters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walters takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walters.
Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walters.
A jab from Lester misses.
Walters looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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. Walters connects with a nice short shot to Lester's temple.
Walters wants to take a breather but Lester is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Walters 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Walters lands a nice short elbow.
Walters wants to take a breather but Lester is having none of it.
Walters looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lester is looking to control Walters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lester avoid being mounted?
Walters sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Walters is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Walters throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Walters stalling.
Lester looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kevin Walters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lester wants to control but Walters is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lester looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester 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. And we move into the final round!
Lester misses with a looping right.
Walters went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lester rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walters ducks under a wild hook from Lester.
A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target.
Walters takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Walters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Walters.
Walters slips under a jab.
Walters lands with an uppercut that bounces Lester off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Walters waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lester.
Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walters lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester avoids the body shot from Walters.
Walters shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lester avoids the body shot from Walters.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lester scores with a jab to the jaw.
Walters slips a straight right by Lester.
It looked like Walters was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lester.
A jab from Lester misses.
Walters slips under a jab from Lester.
Lester slips under a jab.
Lester misses the jab.
Walters is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Lester misses.
Walters is looking to counter punch.
Walters's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lester connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Walters scrambles back to his feet.
Walters throws a good cross that connects.
Moe Lester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester throws a hook but Walters blocks it.
Walters works Lester's body with a nice hook.
Lester throws a lazy right hand but Walters sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Walters has closed the distance and engaged Lester in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lester has had enough of the clinch but Walters keeps him there for the moment.
Lester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Lester.
Lester keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Walters was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lester.
Walters looks to land a right hand but Lester moved out of range.
Walters misses with a body shot.
Walters slips a jab from Lester.
Lester moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lester.
Walters throwing a counter right hand but Lester manages to avoid it.
Walters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lester defends well and Walters ends up having to push Lester into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walters has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lester is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Walters tightens his grip and picks Lester up, before dumping him to the ground. Lester manages to land in guard.
Lester being controlled here, momentarily.
Walters throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lester works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Walters wants to control from the top but Lester keeps moving.
Walters stops Lester from standing up.
Kevin Walters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester being controlled here, momentarily.
Walters stopping the sweep attempt from Lester.
Walters sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lester wants to stand but Walters is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Walters walks into a jab.
Walters ducks under a wild hook from Lester.
Lester slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moe Lester is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walters moves away.
Walters throwing a counter right hand but Lester manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moe Lester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lester 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Moe Lester!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Moe Lester!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Moe Lester!
Moe Lester wins by unanimous decision!
Moe Lester decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baldimir Zsofka (ranked 1229 p4p, 1359 weight class) and Frank Karuso (ranked 184 p4p, 209 weight class). Zsofka comes to the cage accompanied by Raid - MF DOOM . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Karuso!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karuso checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karuso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karuso throws a big shot that misses.
Zsofka scoring well with a low kick there.
Karuso misses with a hook
letting Zsofka counter with a right hand.
Karuso moves into the clinch.
Karuso can't find room to land a body shot as Zsofka controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zsofka.
Karuso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zsofka backwards.
Karuso lands a shoulder strike.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Zsofka avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Zsofka misses with the head strike.
Zsofka lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Karuso fails to land.
Zsofka tries a body shot but Karuso blocks it.
Karuso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zsofka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zsofka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zsofka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zsofka lands a shot to the body.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Zsofka controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsofka tries to break the clinch but Karuso is controlling the position.
Zsofka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zsofka wants to break free but Karuso has control.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Zsofka avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Zsofka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zsofka digs a right hand into Karuso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karuso's gas tank.
Zsofka working aggressively here.
Karuso misses with a punch to the body.
Zsofka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karuso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zsofka.
An attempted straight right counter from Zsofka misses the target.
Karuso avoids a kick to the body.
Karuso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zsofka manages to avoid it.
Zsofka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karuso ducks under a wild hook from Zsofka.
Zsofka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zsofka moves forwards but Karuso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zsofka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice cross by Zsofka.
Karuso tries to bum rush Zsofka with a series of wild strikes but Zsofka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karuso misses with a combination
and Zsofka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karuso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zsofka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karuso was well out of range. Poor timing from Zsofka.
Zsofka misses with a looping right.
Karuso looks to clinch
and Zsofka counters with an outside leg kick.
Karuso slips a straight right by Zsofka.
Karuso misses with a body punch
and Zsofka counters with a straight right hand.
Karuso lands a jab-cross combination.
Zsofka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karuso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zsofka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zsofka.
Zsofka swats away the attempt to clinch by Karuso.
Zsofka just misses with a punch to the body.
Karuso steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zsofka.
Zsofka connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka with a jab.
Zsofka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karuso swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zsofka.
Zsofka throws a leg kick
and Karuso counters by moving into the clinch.
Zsofka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karuso or not.
A short right from Karuso on the inside.
Karuso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zsofka's elbow.
Zsofka working hard to break the clinch.
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karuso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zsofka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karuso misses with a hook
and Zsofka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karuso misses with an uppercut. Zsofka saw that one coming.
Zsofka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Karuso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zsofka quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Karuso takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Frank Karuso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsofka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zsofka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zsofka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Karuso staying out of range there.
Karuso tests Zsofka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zsofka throws a big shot that misses.
Karuso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zsofka was well out of range. Poor timing from Karuso.
Karuso doesn't manage to clinch there - Zsofka circles away.
Zsofka misses with an uppercut.
Zsofka misses the jab.
Zsofka throws a hook but Karuso blocks it.
Karuso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karuso tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zsofka counters with a straight right hand.
Karuso throws a right and a left that Zsofka avoids nicely.
Zsofka misses with a straight right.
Karuso takes a swing at Zsofka's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baldimir Zsofka 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 clinch but fails miserably
and Zsofka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karuso keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Karuso was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karuso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karuso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zsofka.
Karuso misses with a double jab
and Zsofka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Karuso's knee momentarily.
Karuso's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zsofka under the eye.
Zsofka misses with a double jab.
Zsofka lands with a cross.
Zsofka scores with a nice strike.
Zsofka looks to score with a jab to the body but Karuso is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karuso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zsofka jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Karuso tries to clinch but Zsofka is having none of it.
Zsofka tries a head kick but it misses.
Karuso blocks a jab.
Karuso scores with the left hand. Zsofka knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Zsofka misses its intended target.
Karuso closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big right from Zsofka misses.
Zsofka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zsofka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karuso moves out of range as Zsofka strikes.
Karuso misses with a body shot
and Zsofka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Karuso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zsofka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karuso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zsofka throws out a powerful jab.
Zsofka tries to move into range but Karuso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zsofka swats away the attempt to clinch by Karuso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zsofka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karuso.
Zsofka misses with a head kick.
Zsofka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karuso can do to turn this around?
Karuso tries to clinch but Zsofka moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Zsofka.
Karuso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zsofka.
Zsofka misses with a series of wild punches.
Karuso moves to clinch but Zsofka breaks away
and Zsofka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Karuso doesn't manage to clinch there - Zsofka circles away.
Zsofka avoids the body shot from Karuso.
Zsofka throwing a counter right hand but Karuso manages to avoid it.
Zsofka throws a hook but Karuso avoids it easily.
Zsofka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karuso throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka tries to land a leg kick but Karuso saw it coming and moves away.
Karuso works the jab nicely.
Zsofka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Karuso will feel that in the morning.
Karuso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zsofka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zsofka cracks Karuso with a good jab.
A jab from Zsofka misses.
Karuso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zsofka was well out of range. Poor timing from Karuso.
Zsofka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karuso instigates a clinch.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Zsofka controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Karuso.
Karuso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Zsofka avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Zsofka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zsofka wants to land a leg kick but Karuso is out of range.
Zsofka cracks Karuso with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karuso connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zsofka's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Zsofka misses.
Frank Karuso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karuso ducks under a wild hook from Zsofka.
Karuso throws the left hand but Zsofka avoids the punch easily.
Zsofka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Zsofka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karuso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zsofka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karuso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karuso lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zsofka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karuso slips a jab from Zsofka.
Karuso throws out a counter right but Zsofka avoids it with no problem.
Karuso wants to clinch but Zsofka slips to the side
letting Zsofka counter with a right hand.
Zsofka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karuso tries to clinch up
enabling Zsofka to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baldimir Zsofka dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Karuso throws a right hand that Zsofka ducks under and follows up with a left that Zsofka also avoids with ease.
Karuso slips a straight right by Zsofka.
Karuso on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zsofka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Karuso misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Zsofka misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Karuso. Beautiful body shot.
Baldimir Zsofka is winning the standup battle so far.
Karuso checks a leg kick.
Karuso has closed the distance and engaged Zsofka in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zsofka.
Zsofka is trying to break free.
Zsofka struggles to land a body shot inside as Karuso controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Zsofka controls his hands.
Karuso has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zsofka tries to break free but Karuso pushes him back against the cage.
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karuso lands with a right to the head.
Karuso digs a right hand into Zsofka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zsofka's gas tank.
Karuso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Zsofka - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsofka blocks a body shot from Karuso.
Karuso misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Zsofka.
Karuso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karuso scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zsofka misses with a looping left.
Karuso works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zsofka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karuso.
Zsofka is looking to counter punch.
Karuso just misses with a punch to the body.
Karuso blocks a head kick by Zsofka.
Karuso swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zsofka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zsofka missing with a left hand there. Karuso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zsofka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karuso is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Karuso was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karuso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zsofka scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karuso has Zsofka up against the cage in a clinch.
Karuso misses with a punch to the body.
Zsofka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frank Karuso seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zsofka prevents a body shot from Karuso.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Zsofka avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Zsofka lands with a light punch inside.
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karuso tries to work over Zsofka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zsofka lands with a left to the head.
Karuso has a couple of punches blocked by Zsofka.
Zsofka prevents a body shot from Karuso.
Zsofka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karuso misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Karuso.
Zsofka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karuso throws a body punch but Zsofka moves out of range.
Zsofka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karuso clinches.
Karuso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zsofka's elbow.
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zsofka misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut lands for Karuso. That snapped Zsofka's head back.
An inside leg kick lands from Zsofka.
Zsofka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Karuso has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Danga de danga de dang - Karuso scores with a four punch combination!
Karuso misses with a looping left.
Karuso takes a swing at Zsofka's ribcage but misses.
Karuso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karuso wants to clinch up but Zsofka keeps it at a distance.
Zsofka feints and then cracks Karuso's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karuso down.
Zsofka dodges the punch combination from Karuso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karuso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zsofka counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karuso rushes Zsofka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zsofka breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Karuso misses the target.
Zsofka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karuso throws a nice looking combination but Zsofka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zsofka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Karuso just manages to avoid it.
Karuso scores with a body shot.
Zsofka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karuso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zsofka circles away quickly and effectively.
Karuso ducks under a wild hook from Zsofka.
Zsofka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karuso.
Zsofka with a nice calf kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zsofka.
Nice body kick there by Zsofka.
Karuso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zsofka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Frank Karuso just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Karuso moves out of range of the strikes.
Karuso slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zsofka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karuso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zsofka throws a leg kick that misses.
As Zsofka backs off Karuso throws a huge counter combo but Zsofka manages to avoid it all.
Karuso misses with a looping right.
Zsofka thinks about countering with a body kick.
Zsofka throws a chopping leg kick but Karuso manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zsofka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karuso.
Karuso misses with a hook to the body
and Zsofka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zsofka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karuso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zsofka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zsofka throwing a counter right hand but Karuso manages to avoid it.
Karuso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zsofka.
Zsofka gets tackled into the cage by Karuso. Karuso maintains the clinch.
Zsofka can't find room to land a body shot as Karuso controls the action.
Karuso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zsofka.
Zsofka lands a body shot.
Karuso is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Zsofka throws a head punch that misses.
Zsofka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zsofka misses with some punches.
Zsofka manages to break the clinch.
Zsofka cracks Karuso with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zsofka missing with a left hand there. Karuso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karuso throws a lazy uppercut
letting Zsofka counter with a right hand.
Karuso moves in looking to clinch but Zsofka pushes him off.
Karuso is looking to clinch.
Zsofka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Some wild striking there from Karuso.
Zsofka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zsofka feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Karuso throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karuso cracks Zsofka with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsofka throws a hook to the side of Karuso's head but Karuso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zsofka defending well as Karuso loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Zsofka.
Zsofka jabs at Karuso's body.
Zsofka connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Karuso misses.
Zsofka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karuso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zsofka throws a jab when Karuso was well out of range.
Karuso gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zsofka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zsofka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zsofka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karuso misses with a punch to the body.
Karuso tries a body shot but Zsofka blocks it.
Zsofka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karuso misses with a punch to the body.
Zsofka breaks the clinch.
Karuso tries to clinch but Zsofka moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zsofka.
Good leg kick by Zsofka.
A slow jab from Zsofka misses its intended target.
Zsofka throws a leg kick but Karuso checks it.
Karuso lands a glancing blow to the side of Zsofka's head.
Zsofka moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Karuso throws a hook to the side of Zsofka's head but Zsofka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karuso takes a swing at Zsofka's ribcage but misses.
Karuso's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karuso throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karuso tries to clinch there but Zsofka circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frank Karuso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zsofka blocks a body shot from Karuso.
Zsofka is trying to push Karuso away but Karuso has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zsofka lands a right hand.
Zsofka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zsofka throws a nice looking combination but Karuso bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karuso throws out a counter right but Zsofka avoids it with no problem.
Karuso scores with a jab. Zsofka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zsofka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zsofka avoids the body shot from Karuso.
Karuso looks to throw the jab but Zsofka is out of range.
Zsofka half committed to a counter leg kick.
Karuso throws a hook to the side of Zsofka's head but Zsofka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Zsofka counters with a quick kick to the body but Karuso blocks it.
Karuso lands with a shot to the body.
Zsofka lands with a nice combination. Karuso backs away looking to recover.
Karuso misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baldimir Zsofka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zsofka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Baldimir Zsofka!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Baldimir Zsofka!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Baldimir Zsofka!
Baldimir Zsofka wins by unanimous decision!
Baldimir Zsofka thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Judge (ranked 860 p4p, 912 weight class) and Kron Gracie (ranked 99 p4p, 18 weight class). Judge comes to the cage accompanied by The Game- Disturbed. Kron Gracie will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Judge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie lands a jab to the head.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Judge sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Judge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
A countering left hand to the body from Gracie misses.
Gracie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Judge.
Judge misses the jab.
Gracie slips a straight right by Judge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Judge.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Judge shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ricky Judge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Gracie.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Judge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Judge slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judge misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Gracie has his foot on Judge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Judge works his way back into a safe position though.
Judge preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judge controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Judge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Judge has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Judge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Judge has passed into half guard!
Judge perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Judge looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Judge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Judge is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gracie keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Judge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Judge fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Judge scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Judge dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie tries to clinch but Judge moves out of range.
Judge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Judge gets slowly back to his feet.
Judge darts in looking for a takedown but Gracie gets double underhooks and turns Judge into the cage.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Judge's elbow.
I was talking to Judge's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gracie lands with a right to the head.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Gracie on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Judge avoids it.
Judge has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Judge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gracie after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Judge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judge lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Judge is trying to drag Gracie to the mat but Gracie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Judge is trying to drag Gracie to the mat but Gracie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Judge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Judge blocking some punches.
Judge wants the takedown. Gracie is fighting it off but Judge persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gracie's guard against the cage.
Judge stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controls Judge momentarily but Judge frees himself.
Judge trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
Gracie controls Judge momentarily but Judge frees himself.
Gracie has his foot on Judge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Judge works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie working for a triangle but Judge defends it easily.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Judge is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top!
Gracie won't allow Judge to sweep him here.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Judge blocks nicely.
Judge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Judge trying to control the position here.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge is controlling Gracie's posture.
Judge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judge shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gracie is looking to control Judge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kron Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Judge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Judge off to one side.
Judge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ricky Judge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Judge preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Judge sees it coming and defends easily.
Judge is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Judge avoid being mounted?
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Judge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Judge has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judge trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is keen to just control but Judge is a slippery customer.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Judge defends it well.
Judge tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
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.
Judge keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Judge keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Judge is defending well.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Judge preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Judge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie is taking a breather. Judge says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Judge decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie gets full guard.
Gracie working for a triangle but Judge defends it easily.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Judge is proving a slippery customer.
Judge sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judge prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kron Gracie just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Judge gets the takedown into side control.
Gracie is trying to escape the position but Judge is controlling the position.
Gracie gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gracie tries to hold on but Judge postures up.
Judge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is not content to let Judge control the position.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg.
Judge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Judge connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple.
Judge throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Gracie trying to hold on to Judge's head to control him but Judge postures up.
Judge trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Judge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Judge.
Gracie is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie trying to control here.
Judge looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judge is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie is not content to let Judge control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judge closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gracie quickly recovers to half guard.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Judge trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Judge wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Judge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Judge circles away.
Judge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Judge had his way with Kron Gracie in that round.
That's time! Judge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Judge shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
Ricky Judge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Judge on that attempt.
Gracie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Judge dives in and scores a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Judge preventing the sweep.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Judge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Judge wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie has his foot on Judge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Judge works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Judge defends it easily.
Judge wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Judge postures up.
Judge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Judge looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Judge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A slow jab from Judge misses its intended target.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Judge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kron Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Judge bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Judge is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Judge is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Judge lands a few punches from side control.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Judge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Judge takes a little break here. Gracie wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Judge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Judge has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Ricky Judge!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Ricky Judge!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge wins by unanimous decision!
Ricky Judge retains his featherweight title!
Ricky Judge managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry, into his post fight interview.
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A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
29% |
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