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EFC 24 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Saabo (ranked 23114 p4p, 24506 weight class) and Ron Austin (ranked 206 p4p, 123 weight class). Ron Austin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregor Saabo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Austin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saabo throws a head kick but Austin moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Saabo.
Saabo connects with a jab.
Austin misses with a looping left.
Saabo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Austin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saabo.
Saabo stuffs the takedown attempt from Austin. Austin gets slowly back to his feet.
Saabo tries to clinch but Austin moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Austin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saabo lands with a cross.
Saabo drives through with a takedown into Austin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Austin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Saabo has passed into half guard!
Saabo wants to stand up but Austin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin wants to get back to full guard.
Saabo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Austin to get to his feet.
Saabo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saabo has a takedown stuffed.
Saabo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Saabo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saabo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Austin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saabo prevents it.
Saabo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Austin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Saabo breaks the clinch.
Saabo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saabo wants to clinch.
Saabo feints a jab promting Austin to slip. Saabo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Austin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saabo is defended easily by Austin.
No luck for Saabo with that takedown attempt.
Austin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saabo counters with a thumping low kick.
Saabo throws a sloppy head kick and Austin moves out of range easily.
Saabo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Austin as he avoids it easily.
Saabo doesn't manage to clinch there - Austin circles away.
Saabo throws a head kick that Austin semi-blocks.
Saabo instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saabo is trying to break the clinch but Austin has him pressed against the cage.
Saabo is trying to push Austin away but Austin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Austin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saabo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Austin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saabo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Austin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saabo but Saabo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Austin looks winded!
Saabo has managed to clinch.
Austin tries to pull guard but Saabo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Saabo is trying to break the clinch but Austin is controlling him.
Saabo breaks the clinch.
Saabo works over Austin's head and body with a nice combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Saabo dominated that round.
That's time! Saabo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Saabo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Austin keeps the fight on the outside.
Gregor Saabo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saabo tries to clinch there but Austin circles away.
Saabo lunges at Austin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Austin's hand.
Austin keeps the fight on the outside.
Austin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Saabo counter with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saabo.
Saabo shoots in but no luck this time.
Saabo lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin swats away the attempt to clinch by Saabo.
Saabo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Austin.
Gregor Saabo is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saabo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Austin.
Saabo throws a quick counter head kick but Austin was just out of range.
Saabo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Saabo darts in looking for a takedown but Austin gets double underhooks and turns Saabo into the cage.
Austin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saabo after a bit of a struggle.
Gregor Saabo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Austin.
Saabo gets underhooks to prevent Austin's takedown attempt.
Austin is breathing heavily.
Austin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saabo stops a takedown attempt from Austin.
Austin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saabo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Saabo tries to bum rush Austin with a series of wild strikes but Austin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saabo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Austin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saabo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Austin.
Saabo tries to clinch there but Austin circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saabo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Austin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saabo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Austin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saabo scores with a jab to the body.
Saabo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saabo goes for a double leg but Austin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Austin continues to drive forward.
Saabo tries to break the clinch but Austin is controlling the position.
Saabo tries to break free but Austin pushes him back against the cage.
Saabo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Austin shoots in looking for a takedown but Saabo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Austin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saabo sizes up Austin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Austin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saabo dives in and scores a takedown into Austin's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saabo stands and steps away. Austin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Saabo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Austin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Austin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Austin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saabo is defended easily by Austin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Austin.
Saabo shoots in for a takedown but Austin shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Austin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saabo has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saabo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Austin avoids the head kick by Saabo.
Saabo stuns Austin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Austin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Saabo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Austin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saabo moves into range and clinches up with Austin.
Austin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saabo tries to circle away but Austin has him pinned against the cage.
Austin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saabo prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Saabo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saabo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saabo connects with a high kick.
Austin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saabo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Austin somewhat.
Austin tries for a takedown but Saabo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saabo scoring well with a low kick there.
Saabo rushes Austin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Austin tries for a takedown but Saabo manages to get underhooks.
Gregor Saabo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Austin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saabo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Austin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Austin dives in and grabs Saabo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saabo pushes down on Austin's head and hops out.
Austin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gregor Saabo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saabo tries for a takedown but Austin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saabo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Saabo wants to clinch up but Austin keeps it at a distance.
Saabo tries to clinch but Austin moves out of range.
Saabo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice sprawl there from Saabo as Austin shoots in.
Saabo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Saabo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Saabo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saabo duly obliges.
No luck for Saabo with that takedown attempt.
Saabo tries to clinch but Austin moves out of range.
Saabo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saabo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Austin.
Austin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saabo shoots in looking for a takedown but Austin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saabo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Austin! But no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Austin. No joy for Saabo on that attempt.
Austin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saabo defends it nicely.
Saabo wants to clinch.
Saabo connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saabo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Saabo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Saabo.
Austin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saabo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saabo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Austin is fending him off so far but Saabo persists. Nope, Austin circles away and we're back to standing.
Saabo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saabo tries to clinch up.
Saabo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Austin can do to turn this around?
Saabo tries to clinch up but Austin circles away and keeps his distance.
Austin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saabo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Austin as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Austin! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saabo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saabo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Austin defends well and Saabo ends up having to push Austin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saabo prevents the takedown attempt.
Saabo working hard to break the clinch.
Austin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Saabo is defending well.
Saabo is trying to break the clinch but Austin has him pressed against the cage.
Austin is working for takedown but Saabo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Austin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saabo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Saabo throws a series of punches but Austin avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Saabo clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Saabo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Saabo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saabo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saabo moves in looking to clinch but Austin pushes him off.
It looks like Saabo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Saabo shoots in but no luck this time.
Saabo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Austin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saabo shoots in for a double leg but Austin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Saabo. 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.
Saabo slaps away a takedown attempt from Austin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Austin looking to score a takedown here. Saabo is defending well but Austin drives through and ends up in Saabo's guard.
Saabo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saabo.
Austin keeps the fight on the outside.
Saabo lands with a slapping head kick.
Austin blocks a head kick by Saabo.
Saabo shoots in looking for a takedown but Austin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saabo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Austin shoots in and gets a takedown into Saabo's guard.
Austin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Austin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saabo circles away.
Saabo dives in and grabs Austin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Austin pushes down on Saabo's head and hops out.
Saabo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saabo tries to clinch but Austin moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Saabo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saabo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Austin defends it nicely.
It seemed like Austin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Austin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saabo swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saabo.
Austin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saabo clinches.
Austin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saabo's efforts to push away.
Saabo tries to break free but Austin pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saabo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Austin has him pressed against the cage.
Saabo manages to break the clinch.
Saabo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saabo goes for a double leg but Austin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Austin continues to drive forward.
Austin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Saabo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Austin.
Saabo breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saabo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Austin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Austin shoots in for a takedown but Saabo shows good takedown defense.
Saabo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saabo.
Austin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saabo as he avoids it easily.
Saabo tries to clinch up but Austin circles away and keeps his distance.
Saabo feints a jab promting Austin to slip. Saabo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Austin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Saabo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saabo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Austin defends well and Saabo ends up having to push Austin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Austin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ron Austin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregor Saabo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Austin misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregor Saabo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saabo 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Gregor Saabo!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Gregor Saabo!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Gregor Saabo!
Gregor Saabo wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack McGregson (ranked 3969 p4p, 23911 weight class) and Michail Rasnov (ranked 462 p4p, 612 weight class). Jack McGregson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack McGregson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michail Rasnov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregson shoots in and bounces Rasnov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McGregson postures up.
McGregson stops Rasnov from standing up.
Rasnov is striking from the bottom but McGregson uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Rasnov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
McGregson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rasnov keeps working.
McGregson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McGregson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov is looking for a sweep. McGregson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGregson is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregson is working for a kimura but Rasnov is defending it quite comfortably.
We've been hearing that McGregson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McGregson trying to control from Rasnov's half guard. Rasnov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McGregson working some strikes from top position.
McGregson connects with a couple of short punches.
McGregson wants to control from the top but Rasnov keeps moving.
McGregson postures up.
Rasnov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McGregson postures up.
McGregson passes Rasnov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rasnov is looking for a sweep. McGregson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rasnov trying to control but McGregson postures up.
McGregson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McGregson is looking for a kimura but Rasnov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGregson to get the leverage.
Rasnov trying to hold on to McGregson's head to control him but McGregson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McGregson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rasnov!
McGregson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McGregson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rasnov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McGregson with the ground and pound from mount.
McGregson 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.
Rasnov is squirming around, avoiding McGregson's attempts to control the action.
McGregson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rasnov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rasnov!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasnov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rasnov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGregson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGregson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rasnov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McGregson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rasnov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rasnov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasnov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregson has his foot on Rasnov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rasnov works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McGregson 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.
McGregson pushes Rasnov up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregson gets control of Rasnov's arms and successfully pulls guard. McGregson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McGregson working for a triangle but Rasnov defends it easily.
McGregson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGregson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGregson has an active guard here but Rasnov has managed to pass into half guard.
McGregson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rasnov can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasnov is working for a submission of some sort.
Rasnov wants to work for an arm triangle but McGregson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McGregson actively working from the bottom here.
McGregson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rasnov pulls his head out easily.
McGregson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGregson tries to roll over but Rasnov keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGregson wants to get back to his feet.
McGregson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McGregson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rasnov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rasnov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGregson looking for subs off his back but Rasnov has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregson is not content to let Rasnov control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasnov throws a strike but McGregson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rasnov 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.
McGregson is looking for a triangle but Rasnov pushes his legs off easily.
McGregson has a closed guard, preventing Rasnov from standing up.
Rasnov is fighting to break McGregson's control of his arms but McGregson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four 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.
McGregson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rasnov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jack McGregson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGregson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGregson has his feet on Rasnov's thighs here. He's pushed Rasnov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Rasnov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack McGregson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jack McGregson made sure he mentioned EFC Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Ross (ranked 4024 p4p, 5397 weight class) and Petr Amagov (ranked 512 p4p, 593 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Petr Amagov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Petr Amagov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Amagov misses.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Amagov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ross eats them both and turns towards Amagov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Amagov misses with a double jab.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
Amagov digs a good hook to Ross's body.
Amagov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ross avoids it really well and circles away.
Amagov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Amagov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amagov takes the fight into the clinch.
Ross wants a takedown but no success here.
Amagov tightens his grip and picks Ross up, before dumping him to the ground. Ross manages to land in guard.
Amagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ross seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Amagov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ross looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Amagov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ross. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Amagov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ross's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross is looking for a triangle but Amagov pushes his legs off easily.
Amagov wants to control from the top but Ross keeps moving.
Amagov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Amagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ross has his foot on Amagov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amagov works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amagov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ross's guard.
Amagov stands up from Ross's guard - Amagov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Amagov throws a series of strikes that have Ross backpedaling.
Amagov scores with a three punch combo!
Amagov throws a right and a left that Ross avoids nicely.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Amagov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ross's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amagov wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Ross's closed guard. He's half up but Ross has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Ross pivots and extends the arm, Amagov falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Ross! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Ross!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazuya Mishima (ranked 3033 p4p, 2296 weight class) and Misalchicha Montreal (ranked 413 p4p, 327 weight class). Mishima comes to the cage accompanied by Techno Syndrome Mortal Kombat. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Misalchicha Montreal was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazuya Mishima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Misalchicha Montreal !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montreal shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mishima napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montreal goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mishima rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Montreal 's guard! Nice work there by Mishima!
Montreal trying to keep a closed guard but Mishima is proving a slippery customer.
Montreal managing to control the position.
Montreal is trying to control the position but Mishima postures up.
Montreal wants to sweep here but Mishima controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mishima is sitting in close to Montreal 's body. Montreal has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mishima is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mishima is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Montreal .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Misalchicha Montreal !
After the fight, Misalchicha Montreal was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aron Gray (ranked 2067 p4p, 2759 weight class) and Aster Ixtlan (ranked 292 p4p, 371 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aron Gray !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aster Ixtlan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ixtlan lands a nice hook to Gray 's body. Gray takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ixtlan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gray throwing a counter right hand but Ixtlan manages to avoid it.
A jab from Ixtlan misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ixtlan.
Gray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ixtlan.
Ixtlan throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Gray misses the target.
Ixtlan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gray takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Aster Ixtlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ixtlan lands with a straight right. Gray didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ixtlan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ixtlan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gray circles away quickly and effectively.
Ixtlan throws a jab but it's blocked by Gray .
Gray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gray half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gray is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ixtlan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gray blocks a jab.
Gray is looking to counter punch.
Ixtlan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gray moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Ixtlan misses the target.
Gray tries to counter with a takedown but Ixtlan is quick to defend against it.
Ixtlan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ixtlan looks to land a combination but Gray avoids it well.
Ixtlan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gray fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ixtlan just manages to avoid it.
Ixtlan missing with a left hand there. Gray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Gray misses the target.
Ixtlan throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been hearing reports that Gray has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ixtlan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ixtlan lands with a good body shot.
Gray takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ixtlan misses with an uppercut.
Ixtlan scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ixtlan swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
Gray with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ixtlan to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Ixtlan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ixtlan.
Gray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ixtlan.
Gray tried to counter with a leg kick but Ixtlan avoided it.
Ixtlan lands with a nice body punch.
A lazy left from Ixtlan finds it's target.
Ixtlan misses with a hook. Gray ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Ixtlan misses.
Ixtlan feints a jab promting Gray to slip. Ixtlan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gray slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gray takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Ixtlan.
Gray slips a jab from Ixtlan.
Gray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ixtlan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gray in his tracks.
Ixtlan lands a head shot.
Ixtlan connects with the punch.
Ixtlan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ixtlan misses with a looping right.
As Ixtlan backs away, Gray returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ixtlan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aster Ixtlan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ixtlan misses with a hook.
It looked like Gray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ixtlan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ixtlan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Gray slips a straight right by Ixtlan.
Ixtlan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gray manages to avoid it.
Gray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ixtlan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gray manages to avoid it.
Ixtlan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gray doesn't seem bothered though.
Gray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ixtlan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ixtlan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gray blocks a jab.
It looked like Gray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ixtlan.
Gray throwing a counter right hand but Ixtlan manages to avoid it.
Ixtlan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gray appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ixtlan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ixtlan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gray had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ixtlan misses with a looping left.
Gray 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ixtlan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gray scrambles back to his feet.
Ixtlan lands a glancing blow to the side of Gray 's head.
Ixtlan throws a looping overhand right but Gray ducks down to avoid it.
Ixtlan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gray .
A little feinted left hand from Gray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ixtlan misses with a straight right.
Gray appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gray slips a jab and a cross from Ixtlan.
Gray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A combination from Ixtlan does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Gray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ixtlan looks to land a left hand but Gray moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aster Ixtlan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ixtlan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gray counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Ixtlan fails to land.
Ixtlan breaks the clinch.
Gray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gray avoids the body shot from Ixtlan.
Gray moves out of range as Ixtlan strikes.
Gray takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ixtlan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ixtlan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gray circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Ixtlan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ixtlan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Gray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ixtlan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gray on the side of the head.
Ixtlan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Gray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gray takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ixtlan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ixtlan takes a swing at Gray 's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gray misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ixtlan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gray walks into a stiff left hand from Ixtlan.
Ixtlan misses with a few strikes there.
Ixtlan swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
Ixtlan missing with a left hand there. Gray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ixtlan throws a hook but Gray avoids it easily.
Ixtlan misses the shot to the body.
Gray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ixtlan works Gray 's body with a nice hook.
Ixtlan misses with an uppercut
and Gray decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ixtlan's guard.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Ixtlan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gray stands and throws Ixtlan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ixtlan is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gray is working to tighten his grip on Ixtlan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ixtlan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gray is really squeezing tight and eventually Ixtlan passes out! Gray breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aron Gray !
Aron Gray took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, EFC Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Kimber (ranked 3350 p4p, 2033 weight class) and Konsta Mutka (ranked 443 p4p, 286 weight class). Mutka has chosen Let It Bleed as his entrance music. 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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Kimber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konsta Mutka!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimber throws a front kick aimed at Mutka's knee but Mutka avoids it well.
Mutka throws out a counter right but Kimber avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Mutka does it's job there.
Mutka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Kimber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mutka has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mutka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kimber.
We've been hearing reports that Kimber has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mutka with a nice calf kick.
Mutka connects with a solid leg kick.
Kimber moves forwards but Mutka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Mutka.
Mutka takes a swing at Kimber's ribcage but misses.
Kimber looks to score with a jab to the body but Mutka is just out of range.
Kimber checks a leg kick.
Kimber is looking to counter punch.
Kimber throws a poor cross that misses
letting Mutka counter with a right hand.
Kimber closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Kimber is trying to get an arm triangle but Mutka is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimber tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimber has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kimber has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Mutka squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kimber jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mutka manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kimber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mutka keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mutka is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kimber asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimber goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mutka has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kimber but great work by Mutka.
Mutka tries to get to his feet but Kimber is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Mutka in his guard.
Kimber escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mutka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kimber throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mutka escapes and throws Kimber's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kimber trying his best to control but Mutka has mounted him.
Kimber can't escape the position.
Mutka stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimber fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mutka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mutka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mutka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kimber.
It looked like Kimber wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mutka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
 Kimber is rocked!
Mutka connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Kimber out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Konsta Mutka!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kron Gracie (ranked 2465 p4p, 1126 weight class) and Jack Fox (ranked 313 p4p, 148 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kron Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Fox!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fox lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Gracie jumps guard and drags Fox to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fox wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fox wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Fox defends easily.
Fox would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a triangle here. Fox is fighting it but it looks tight! Gracie pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Fox is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kron Gracie!
After the fight, Kron Gracie was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between CJ Johnson (ranked 903 p4p, 1352 weight class) and Baldimir Zsofka (ranked 136 p4p, 199 weight class). Zsofka comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Raid - MF DOOM kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! CJ Johnson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, CJ Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baldimir Zsofka!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zsofka throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson defending well as Zsofka loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Zsofka with a nice calf kick.
Johnson throws a jab when Zsofka was well out of range.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Zsofka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zsofka only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zsofka throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zsofka misses with a few strikes there.
Zsofka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Zsofka ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Zsofka moved out of range nicely.
Zsofka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Zsofka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zsofka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson cracks Zsofka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zsofka is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Zsofka ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Zsofka.
Zsofka throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Zsofka throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Zsofka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zsofka just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zsofka moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Good leg kick by Zsofka.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Zsofka moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson throws a jab when Zsofka was well out of range.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zsofka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
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!
Johnson misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Zsofka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zsofka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zsofka only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Zsofka counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zsofka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Zsofka's head but Zsofka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Zsofka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zsofka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zsofka.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Zsofka slips under a jab.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
 It looks like Baldimir Zsofka has been cut.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zsofka moves away.
Zsofka throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Zsofka manages to avoid it.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zsofka slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Zsofka seems unphased.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson throws the left hand but Zsofka avoids the punch easily.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Zsofka.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zsofka.
Zsofka delivers a nice body kick.
Zsofka scores with a body shot.
Donk. Johnson catches Zsofka right on the button with a cross.
Zsofka misses with a straight left.
Zsofka with the inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Zsofka jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Zsofka.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Zsofka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zsofka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson throws the left hand but Zsofka avoids the punch easily.
Zsofka steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Zsofka scores with a nice strike.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Zsofka manages to avoid it.
Zsofka scores with a shot to the body.
Zsofka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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 CJ Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baldimir Zsofka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Zsofka.
Zsofka throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zsofka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Zsofka throws a body kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zsofka feints a counter leg kick.
CJ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Zsofka moved out of range.
Zsofka ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Zsofka slips under a jab from Johnson.
Zsofka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zsofka.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson moves out of range as Zsofka strikes.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Zsofka manages to avoid it.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Johnson catches Zsofka right on the button with a cross.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zsofka.
Zsofka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zsofka misses with a straight right.
Zsofka lands with a good body shot.
Zsofka throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Zsofka moved out of range nicely.
Zsofka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A cross from Zsofka lands.
CJ Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zsofka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Zsofka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zsofka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zsofka circles away quickly and effectively.
Zsofka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Zsofka missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Johnson backs off Zsofka throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Zsofka's body. Zsofka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zsofka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zsofka.
A good leg kick by Zsofka.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson lands a jab to Zsofka's midsection.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Zsofka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zsofka.
Johnson takes a swing at Zsofka's ribcage but misses.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Zsofka counters with a nice uppercut.
Zsofka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Zsofka ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Zsofka's shoulder, as Zsofka tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Zsofka misses.
Zsofka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Zsofka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Zsofka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zsofka scores with a jab.
Johnson slips a straight right by Zsofka.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Zsofka needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zsofka ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Zsofka.
It seemed like Zsofka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zsofka throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zsofka.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zsofka.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zsofka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zsofka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zsofka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Zsofka counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Zsofka lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baldimir Zsofka's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zsofka.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson 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.
Zsofka throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Zsofka only half commits.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zsofka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Zsofka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zsofka is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Zsofka's head but Zsofka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson throws a body punch but Zsofka moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zsofka.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Zsofka throws a leg kick
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson swings for the body but Zsofka moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zsofka throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zsofka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
 Zsofka is rocked!
Johnson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Zsofka drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Johnson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Zsofka's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Johnson!
CJ Johnson is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking CJ Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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