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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bautista Laguna (ranked 4414 p4p, 1944 weight class) and Sepi Pulkkinen (ranked 110 p4p, 78 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bautista Laguna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sepi Pulkkinen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkkinen drives through and clinches with Laguna against the cage.
Pulkkinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laguna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Pulkkinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
 It looks like Bautista Laguna has been cut.
Laguna tries to pull guard but Pulkkinen holds him up against the cage and eventually Laguna drops back down to his feet.
Laguna throws a head punch that misses.
Laguna fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Laguna misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laguna backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pulkkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Laguna misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Laguna takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laguna backwards.
Pulkkinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laguna backwards.
Laguna tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pulkkinen smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bautista Laguna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laguna smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laguna seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Pulkkinen shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Laguna is backing up but Pulkkinen catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Laguna covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Pulkkinen Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Hunt (ranked 1131 p4p, 3557 weight class) and Rj Bell (ranked 138 p4p, 396 weight class). Rj Bell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rj Bell!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt thumps Bell with a low kick.
Bell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bell throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hunt lands a slapping body shot.
Bell's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bell's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bell fails with the takedown
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell misses with a combination
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Bell moves to clinch but Hunt breaks away
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Bell throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunt, pushing him back against the cage.
Bell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ispa Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rj Bell.
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Bell with a poor takedown
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bell throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hunt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bell somewhat.
Bell fails with the takedown
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hunt cracks Bell with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bell looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hunt finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 Bell is rocked!
Bell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunt scores with a counter punch that sends Bell to the canvas! Hunt smells blood - he's punishing Bell with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bell has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Hunt!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between JJ Moss (ranked 24614 p4p, 2668 weight class) and Aron Gray (ranked 790 p4p, 361 weight class). JJ Moss could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aron Gray 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, JJ Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aron Gray !
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moss gets a takedown into half guard.
Moss is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gray wants to control but Moss passes into side.
Moss is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gray is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gray is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray is still trying to improve position.
Moss is trying to ground and pound but Gray uses the momentary lack of control by Moss to regain half guard.
Moss prevents Gray from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gray looking for a sweep. Not yet Gray , not yet.
Gray 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.
Gray has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Moss should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gray has tightened it up now! Moss should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aron Gray !
During a confident post fight interview, Aron Gray thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Sidebar (ranked 1993 p4p, 1333 weight class) and Renat Dadasov (ranked 277 p4p, 182 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Sidebar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renat Dadasov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dadasov ducks right into an uppercut from Sidebar.
Sidebar shoots and misses
and Dadasov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sidebar gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dadasov counters by clinching up.
A short uppercut from Dadasov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sidebar.
Sidebar looking for a takedown.
Dadasov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sidebar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dadasov prevents a body shot from Sidebar.
Sidebar throws a punch but it's blocked by Dadasov.
Dadasov digs a right hand into Sidebar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sidebar's gas tank.
Dadasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dadasov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sidebar taking a breather.
Dadasov blocks a body shot from Sidebar.
Dadasov gets underhooks to prevent Sidebar's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Sidebar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sidebar looking to slow down the pace here.
Sidebar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dadasov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sidebar throws a head kick that misses.
Dadasov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Dadasov - just one landing.
Sidebar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dadasov needs to keep his hands up - Sidebar had a free shot at his head there.
Dadasov closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sidebar.
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sidebar just misses with a punch to the body.
Sidebar lands a nice hook to Dadasov's body. Dadasov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dadasov leaves Sidebar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sidebar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dadasov throws out a counter right but Sidebar avoids it with no problem.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Dadasov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dadasov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sidebar.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Sidebar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dadasov defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sidebar misses with a looping left.
Dadasov's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dadasov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sidebar misses with a leg kick
and Dadasov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Dadasov misses.
Dadasov moves out of range of the strikes.
Sidebar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dadasov under the eye.
Sidebar wants to clinch.
Dadasov throws a head kick that Sidebar semi-blocks.
Sidebar tries to land a front kick but Dadasov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dadasov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sidebar tries to clinch up.
Sidebar throws an overhand right that lands on Dadasov's shoulder, as Dadasov tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Dadasov.
Renat Dadasov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sidebar.
Dadasov closes the distance and clinches.
Sidebar trying to control the position but instead, Dadasov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sidebar into the cage.
Sidebar is looking for a takedown.
Dadasov lands with a short shot to the head.
Sidebar is looking to break free of the clinch but Dadasov has double underhooks.
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sidebar misses the body punch
and Dadasov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a right hand.
Sidebar misses with a punch on the inside.
Dadasov manages to break the clinch.
Sidebar tries to keep at a distance but Dadasov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sidebar misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sidebar is trying to break the clinch but Dadasov is controlling him.
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sidebar misses with a kick to the body.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dadasov slips a jab from Sidebar.
Sidebar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sidebar throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dadasov counters by clinching up.
Sidebar is trying to push Dadasov away but Dadasov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dadasov digs a right hand underneath Sidebar's ribcage. Sidebar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sidebar is trying to stall.
Dadasov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sidebar misses with a body punch.
Sidebar has a couple of punches blocked by Dadasov.
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sidebar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sidebar lands a body shot.
Sidebar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renat Dadasov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Sidebar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dadasov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sidebar avoids the head kick by Dadasov.
Sidebar gets tackled into the cage by Dadasov. Dadasov maintains the clinch.
Dadasov breaks the clinch.
Dadasov darts in and clinches Sidebar up against the cage.
Dadasov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dadasov works on Sidebar's body with a couple of short punches.
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov defending well as Sidebar loads up on a big left hand.
Dadasov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sidebar tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov throws a combination. Sidebar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sidebar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dadasov avoids the body shot from Sidebar.
Dadasov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Sidebar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidebar is trying to stall.
Dadasov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sidebar misses with a punch on the inside.
Dadasov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right handed body shot lands from Dadasov.
Dadasov breaks from the clinch.
Dadasov darts in and clinches Sidebar up against the cage.
Dadasov breaks from the clinch.
Dadasov forces Sidebar back against the cage and clinches.
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dadasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sidebar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Renat Dadasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dadasov misses with a few strikes there.
Sidebar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Dadasov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sidebar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dadasov moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sidebar looks for a takedown but Dadasov sprawls well.
Dadasov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sidebar throws a right hand that Dadasov ducks under and follows up with a left that Dadasov also avoids with ease.
Dadasov scores with a head kick.
Whack! Dadasov lands a heavy head kick that drops Sidebar. The ref tackles Dadasov to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Sidebar was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Renat Dadasov!
Our winner, Renat Dadasov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tesla Nokia (ranked 3552 p4p, 4499 weight class) and The Eagle (ranked 467 p4p, 564 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tesla Nokia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Eagle!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eagle throws a nice looking combination but Nokia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eagle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Eagle wants to clinch
and Nokia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nokia throws a sloppy head kick and Eagle moves out of range easily.
Eagle tries to clinch up but Nokia circles away and keeps his distance.
Eagle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nokia finds it's way round the side to connect with Eagle's head.
Nokia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Eagle on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Eagle ducks under a wild hook from Nokia.
Eagle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Eagle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nokia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nokia pulls Eagle in close to prevent any damage.
Eagle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nokia trying to keep a closed guard but Eagle is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eagle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eagle postures up in Nokia's guard and throws a big left but Nokia blocks it.
Eagle connects with a couple of short punches.
Eagle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nokia keeping moving, preventing Eagle from controlling successfully.
Eagle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nokia keeping moving, preventing Eagle from controlling successfully.
Eagle postures up.
Eagle trying to control but Nokia is working from the bottom.
Eagle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nokia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nokia seems keen to control Eagle's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nokia missing with a left hand there. Eagle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nokia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nokia.
Nokia misses with a kick to the body
and Eagle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nokia's guard.
Eagle postures up in Nokia's guard and throws a big left but Nokia blocks it.
Eagle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Eagle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nokia is pulling down on Eagle's head. It's preventing any offense from Eagle, at least for the moment.
Nokia trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eagle looking to sit in guard and control but Nokia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nokia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Eagle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nokia defends it easily.
Nokia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Eagle's head.
Eagle tries to strike from the bottom.
Eagle working a defensive guard here.
Nokia throwing strikes but missing.
Eagle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Eagle trying to control but Nokia is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokia is trying to control the position but Eagle postures up.
Eagle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Eagle throwing strikes from guard but Nokia blocks nicely.
Eagle working some strikes from top position.
Eagle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nokia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Eagle throws a big right hand that misses.
Eagle postures up in Nokia's guard and throws a big left but Nokia blocks it.
Nokia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eagle wants to pass the guard but Nokia is keeping the position.
Nokia keeping moving, preventing Eagle from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Eagle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Eagle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nokia pushes Eagle away with a front kick.
A big left from Nokia misses.
Eagle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Eagle misses with an uppercut. Nokia saw that one coming.
A head kick from Nokia lands but Eagle takes it in his stride.
Eagle closes the distance and clinches.
Nokia lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 It looks like The Eagle has been cut.
Eagle ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Eagle no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Eagle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Eagle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eagle tries to strike from the bottom.
Eagle trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Eagle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nokia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eagle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nokia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokia connects with a couple of short punches.
Eagle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nokia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eagle's head.
Nokia postures up.
Eagle is looking for a triangle but Nokia pushes his legs off easily.
Nokia chips away with some ground and pound.
Nokia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Eagle keeping moving, preventing Nokia from controlling successfully.
Nokia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nokia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nokia landing with the ground and pound.
Nokia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nokia lands a couple of elbows.
Nokia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Eagle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nokia defends it easily.
Nokia scoring with some ground and pound.
Nokia lands a couple of digs.
Nokia wants to control from the top but Eagle keeps moving.
Eagle has his foot on Nokia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nokia works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nokia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nokia distracts Eagle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nokia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eagle throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Eagle looking for a guillotine here but Nokia defends easily.
Nokia lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokia stands up over Eagle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Eagle has his foot on Nokia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nokia works his way back into a safe position though.
Nokia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eagle keeping moving, preventing Nokia from controlling successfully.
Nokia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Eagle throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nokia trying to control the position from guard on top but Eagle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nokia lands a couple of digs.
Eagle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nokia's guard.
Nokia trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eagle throwing strikes but missing.
Eagle connects with a couple of short punches.
Eagle forces his way into half guard.
Nokia wants to get back to full guard.
Nokia on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Eagle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tesla Nokia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Eagle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nokia misses with an uppercut.
A solid body kick from Nokia.
Eagle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nokia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nokia throws a body kick that misses
and Eagle counters with a single leg into guard. Nokia didn't expect that.
Eagle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eagle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eagle distracts Nokia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Eagle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nokia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nokia keeping full guard, as Eagle tries to pass.
Nokia wants to sweep but no luck.
Nokia trying to keep a closed guard but Eagle is proving a slippery customer.
Nokia managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokia trying to keep a closed guard but Eagle is proving a slippery customer.
Eagle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nokia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eagle connects with a couple of short punches.
Eagle preventing the sweep.
Eagle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nokia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eagle connects with a couple of short punches.
Eagle won't allow Nokia to sweep him here.
Nokia is trying to keep Eagle in close.
Eagle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Eagle throwing strikes but missing.
Eagle throws a big elbow that misses.
Nokia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eagle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nokia tries a head kick but it misses.
Tesla Nokia is winning the standup battle so far.
Eagle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Eagle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eagle wants to clinch.
Nokia throws a jab but it's blocked by Eagle.
Eagle tries to counter with a clinch but Nokia shakes him off and moves away.
Eagle is looking to clinch but Nokia is avoiding it.
Nokia throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nokia.
Nokia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nokia - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters circling a little - Nokia finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nokia misses the jab.
Eagle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Eagle throws a nice looking combination but Nokia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It appears Nokia was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nokia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tesla Nokia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nokia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eagle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nokia throws a low kick, looking for Eagle's leg but Eagle calmly moves out of range.
Eagle tries to counter by closing the distance.
Eagle looks to score with a jab to the body but Nokia is just out of range.
Tesla Nokia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eagle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nokia was well out of range. Poor timing from Eagle.
Eagle instigates a clinch.
Nokia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eagle.
Nokia avoiding damage.
Eagle blocks a body shot from Nokia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokia is working Eagle over against the cage.
Eagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Nokia.
Eagle is trying to pull guard but Nokia has him pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eagle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nokia is looking to improve his position.
Nokia keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Eagle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Eagle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nokia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eagle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tesla Nokia did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on The Eagle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Eagle misses with a double jab.
Eagle clinches up against the cage.
Nokia is struggling to control the position.
Eagle tries to pull guard but Nokia won't allow it.
Nokia controlling the action here for a moment.
Nokia tries to land knees in the clinch but Eagle avoids the damage to the body.
Eagle looking for a takedown.
Eagle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nokia to keep the fight standing.
Tesla Nokia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Eagle.
Eagle gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nokia is looking for a sweep. Eagle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nokia wants to control but Eagle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nokia tries to roll over but Eagle keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eagle looks to land a strike but Nokia avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Eagle throws a big right hand that misses.
Eagle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nokia's head.
Eagle throwing strikes from guard but Nokia blocks nicely.
Eagle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Eagle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nokia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nokia wants to stand but Eagle is controlling the position.
Nokia has his hands on Eagle's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eagle connects with a couple of short punches.
Eagle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eagle postures up.
Nokia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eagle lands a couple of elbows.
Eagle works over Nokia with some ground and pound from guard.
Eagle trying to control but Nokia is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nokia is on top in guard.
Eagle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eagle working for a triangle but Nokia defends it easily.
Eagle is trying to keep Nokia in close.
Eagle is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nokia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nokia chips away with some ground and pound.
Eagle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nokia defends it easily.
Eagle keeping moving, preventing Nokia from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Eagle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nokia defends well.
Eagle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nokia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nokia throws a big elbow that misses.
Eagle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nokia wants to control from the top but Eagle keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eagle trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Eagle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Eagle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Tesla Nokia!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Tesla Nokia!
Tesla Nokia wins by majority decision!
Tesla Nokia took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Finnish Elite Extreme Science for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Kimber (ranked 1480 p4p, 3408 weight class) and Daizen Kuroda (ranked 208 p4p, 452 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Kimber!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daizen Kuroda!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimber takes a swing at Kuroda's ribcage but misses.
Kimber slips a straight right by Kuroda.
Kimber wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kimber rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuroda counters with a shoot takedown. Kimber fights it but they end up in guard.
Kuroda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimber is keeping the position for now.
Kimber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuroda defends well.
Kimber looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kuroda puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kimber is doing well to control the position and prevent Kuroda from advancing to side control.
Kuroda frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda has control of Kimber's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kimber regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kuroda looking to control but Kimber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuroda has hold of Kimber's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kimber manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kuroda is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kimber to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kimber shrugs it off.
Kuroda goes for an armbar but Kimber turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kimber.
Kuroda trying to keep a closed guard but Kimber is proving a slippery customer.
Kimber drops back looking for a leg! Kuroda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kuroda manages to kick Kimber off! Kimber jumps back into Kuroda's guard.
Kuroda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kimber doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kimber manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuroda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda looking for a guillotine here but Kimber defends easily.
Kimber wants to control from the top but Kuroda keeps moving.
Kimber is really struggling to control Kuroda but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kuroda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimber defends well.
Kuroda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimber is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kimber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kimber trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuroda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kimber postures up.
Kimber trying to control but Kuroda is working from the bottom.
Kuroda has control of Kimber's left arm, preventing Kimber from doing any damage.
Kimber wants to control from the top but Kuroda keeps moving.
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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kuroda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kimber to the mat! Kimber manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimber looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimber, not yet.
Kimber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuroda defends well.
Kimber looking to control.
Kuroda pushing down on Kimber's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimber actively working from the bottom here.
Kuroda wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kuroda seems to be working for a kimura but Kimber defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daizen Kuroda 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.
Kimber walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuroda defending well as Kimber loads up on a big left hand.
Kuroda misses the jab.
Kuroda misses with a straight left.
Kimber half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Kuroda.
Some wild striking there from Kimber.
Kimber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kimber tries to counter with a takedown but Kuroda is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuroda misses the jab.
Kuroda gets a takedown into half guard.
Kimber is trying to maintain the position but Kuroda is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimber looking for submissions off his back.
Kimber is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuroda.
Kimber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuroda seems to be working for a kimura but Kimber defends the submission attempt.
Kimber is controlling Kuroda's trapped leg to prevent Kuroda from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kimber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuroda pulls his head out easily.
Kimber is looking for a sweep. Kuroda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimber is working hard here to advance position.
Kimber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuroda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kuroda trying to control from half guard but Kimber is working away.
Kuroda is looking for a kimura but Kimber is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuroda to get the leverage.
Kimber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuroda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuroda's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda trying to control but not successfully.
Kimber has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kimber is trying to stick to Kuroda's back but Kuroda is turning into Kimber. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kimber's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kuroda.
Kimber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuroda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuroda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuroda trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuroda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kuroda slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimber keeps working.
Kuroda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuroda prevents Kimber from improving his position.
Daizen Kuroda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuroda working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kimber's thigh. Kimber counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kuroda forces his way into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimber is trying to maintain the position but Kuroda is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuroda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimber defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daizen Kuroda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kimber misses the jab.
Kuroda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Kimber.
Kuroda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuroda misses with a hook. Kimber ducked under it nicely.
Kimber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuroda.
Kimber tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kuroda manages to circle out of the way.
A slow jab from Kimber misses its intended target.
Kuroda darts in and clinches Kimber up against the cage.
Kuroda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kimber smiles and moves away.
Kuroda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kimber looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuroda is just out of range.
Kuroda fails with the takedown.
Kuroda 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimber throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuroda tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kimber is in Kuroda's guard.
Kimber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kimber trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuroda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuroda is looking for a triangle but Kimber pushes his legs off easily.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Kimber from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuroda has his foot on Kimber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kimber works his way back into a safe position though.
Kimber trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuroda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kimber preventing the sweep.
Kuroda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kimber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kuroda trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimber wants to control from the top but Kuroda keeps moving.
Kuroda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimber is aware though and is defending well.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Kimber from controlling successfully.
Kuroda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Kimber from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kimber shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuroda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kimber's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kimber throws an overhand right that lands on Kuroda's shoulder, as Kuroda tries to avoid the shot.
Kuroda slips a straight right by Kimber.
Kuroda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kuroda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuroda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kimber gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kimber trying to hold on to Kuroda's head to control him but Kuroda postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimber manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daizen Kuroda really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kimber is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuroda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kimber misses with a leg kick.
A big left from Kuroda misses.
Kimber throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kuroda.
Kuroda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kimber.
Kuroda misses with a looping left.
Kuroda throws the left hand but Kimber avoids the punch easily.
Kuroda gets caught napping as Kimber dives in and scores a takedown. Kuroda manages to retain guard.
Kuroda is looking for a triangle but Kimber pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Kimber from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuroda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimber defends well.
Kimber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuroda is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuroda trying to control the position.
Kimber trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuroda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuroda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kimber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kimber trying to control but Kuroda is working from the bottom.
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.
Kimber has gone for a leg lock! Kuroda slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kimber's guard.
Kuroda won't allow Kimber to sweep him here.
Kimber looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuroda passes into half guard.
Kuroda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuroda seems to be working for a kimura but Kimber defends the submission attempt.
Kuroda is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimber tries to roll over but Kuroda keeps him under control.
Kimber actively working from the bottom here.
Kimber tries to get to full guard but Kuroda has control of the leg.
Kuroda controlling the action here.
Kuroda wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kimber trying to control from the bottom.
Kimber looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kuroda wants to pass the guard but Kimber is defending well.
Kuroda seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimber is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuroda.
Kimber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuroda is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuroda seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimber tries to get to full guard but Kuroda has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daizen Kuroda dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuroda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kimber.
Kuroda misses with a takedown attempt - Kimber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kimber attempts a counter takedown but Kuroda avoids it well and moves away.
Kimber shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuroda sprawls well. He's pushed Kimber's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuroda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kimber fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kuroda is out of range.
Kimber moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Kuroda.
Kimber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuroda missing with a left hand there. Kimber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda tries to clinch but Kimber moves out of range.
Kimber has Kuroda up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kimber has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kuroda clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimber has the hooks in. Kuroda is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kimber is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kuroda knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kuroda for a finish.
Kuroda rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kimber is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuroda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kuroda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuroda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuroda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda is staying active underneath Kimber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well,Kimber is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Kimber wants to free his trapped foot but Kuroda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimber is looking for a kimura but Kuroda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimber to get the leverage.
Kimber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuroda trying to control here.
Kuroda keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimber seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Daizen Kuroda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuroda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuroda is trying to control but can't.
Kuroda wants to get back to full guard.
Kimber is looking for a kimura here.
Kuroda wants to control but Kimber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuroda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kimber was covering up waiting for the punch and Kuroda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kimber isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kuroda stacks Kimber on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kuroda!
Kuroda is looking to take a break and control but Kimber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuroda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Billy Kimber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuroda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Billy Kimber.
I think Kuroda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Daizen Kuroda!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Daizen Kuroda!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Daizen Kuroda!
Daizen Kuroda wins by unanimous decision!
Daizen Kuroda is the new middleweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Daizen Kuroda made sure he mentioned EFC Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Billy Kimber had this to say: 'I wanna thank my fans for the support, thank you MKFC for what you do you'll the best. Good bye.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Horacio Hornblower (ranked 1082 p4p, 4911 weight class) and Willy Kimber (ranked 131 p4p, 510 weight class). Horacio Hornblower is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Horacio Hornblower !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Kimber!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hornblower throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice shot lands for Hornblower .
Kimber manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hornblower on his heels. He'll look to pass Hornblower 's guard now, I'm sure.
Hornblower is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kimber must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kimber throws an elbow that misses. Hornblower uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kimber's guard. Nice move by Hornblower !
Kimber 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.
Hornblower sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kimber's guard.
Hornblower has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hornblower putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Kimber that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hornblower thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hornblower throws a sloppy strike and Kimber uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Kimber has ended up in Hornblower 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hornblower pushes Kimber off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Horacio Hornblower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hornblower lands with a hook. Kimber tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hornblower closes the distance and clinches.
Hornblower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hornblower is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hornblower gets through Kimber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kimber tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short uppercut from Hornblower .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kimber tries to score a body lock takedown but Hornblower shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kimber tries for a takedown. No joy.
Horacio Hornblower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Kimber.
Kimber is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimber is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hornblower gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hornblower lands with a light punch inside.
Hornblower lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hornblower lands a shoulder strike.
Kimber is rocked!
Kimber blocks an uppercut.
Kimber is still on wobbly legs! Can Hornblower finish him?
Hornblower throws a head punch that misses.
Hornblower throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Hornblower - that landed with a thud.
Hornblower stalling in the clinch.
Hornblower misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hornblower fails to land.
Hornblower is stalling here.
Kimber blocks an uppercut.
Kimber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hornblower .
Hornblower throws a punch but it's blocked by Kimber.
Hornblower misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hornblower fails to land.
Kimber goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hornblower prevents it.
Hornblower misses with the head strike.
Hornblower has a couple of punches blocked by Kimber.
Kimber seems to have recovered his senses.
Hornblower escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kimber tries to clinch but Hornblower is having none of it.
Kimber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hornblower 's waist but Hornblower gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kimber off to one side.
Nice body kick there by Hornblower .
Kimber looks winded!
Hornblower scores with a sloppy right hand. Kimber should have avoided that one.
Hornblower slaps away a takedown attempt from Kimber, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hornblower drops Kimber with a naaaaasty hook - Kimber is in real trouble here! Hornblower dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horacio Hornblower !
Horacio Hornblower retains his lightweight title!
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