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EFC 26 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Selimkhan Rasnov (ranked 24170 p4p, 5064 weight class) and Titoxo Podric (ranked 568 p4p, 514 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Selimkhan Rasnov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Selimkhan Rasnov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Selimkhan Rasnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Titoxo Podric!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasnov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rasnov wants to clinch up but Podric keeps it at a distance.
Podric feints the counter takedown.
Rasnov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Podric defends it nicely.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Podric tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Podric misses with a double jab.
Podric lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Podric lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podric scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rasnov dodges the punch combination from Podric.
Rasnov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
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!
A punch combination from Podric misses.
Rasnov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podric lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rasnov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Podric defends well and Rasnov ends up having to push Podric into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Podric wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rasnov has him pressed against the cage.
Rasnov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Podric walks away with a smile on his face. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A combination from Podric does no damage.
Rasnov wants to clinch up but Podric keeps it at a distance.
Rasnov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Podric counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Podric is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rasnov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Podric doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Podric manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasnov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Podric wants to stand and escape but instead Rasnov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Podric is working an open guard so Rasnov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Podric misses with a series of wild punches.
Rasnov shoots in but no luck this time.
Rasnov takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasnov throws a series of punches but Podric moves out of range.
Podric keeps the fight on the outside.
Podric drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rasnov defends it well.
Nice sprawl there from Podric as Rasnov shoots in.
Rasnov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Podric connects with a crisp jab.
Podric lands a nice shot to the body.
Rasnov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rasnov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rasnov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Podric feints the counter takedown.
Podric misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasnov looks to land a combination but Podric avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Podric.
Rasnov with the inside leg kick.
Selimkhan Rasnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Podric!
Rasnov dodges the punch combination from Podric.
Podric looks winded!
Rasnov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rasnov doesn't manage to clinch there - Podric circles away.
Podric with the counter takedown but Rasnov avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rasnov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Podric drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rasnov defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titoxo Podric dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rasnov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Podric feints the counter takedown.
Rasnov tries to land a front kick but Podric steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rasnov tries to clinch but Podric moves out of range.
Podric leaves Rasnov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Podric takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Podric has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rasnov tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Podric counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podric controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Podric throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasnov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Podric throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rasnov's body to avoid the submission. Rasnov has instead reached around Podric's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rasnov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Selimkhan Rasnov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Law (ranked 6102 p4p, 3683 weight class) and Ryan Wizard (ranked 435 p4p, 343 weight class). Ryan Wizard is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Wizard!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wizard scores with a hook.
Wizard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wizard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Law is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wizard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wizard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Law manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wizard's best efforts.
Wizard trying to mount his opponent but Law defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wizard pulls his head out easily.
Law actively working from the bottom here.
Wizard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wizard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Law keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law actively working from the bottom here.
Law is in trouble now - Wizard has advanced to mount!
Law is trying to escape the mount.
Wizard looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wizard wants to control the pace but Law is squirming around nicely.
Wizard working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Law can't escape the position.
Wizard working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wizard trying to control but Law is having none of it.
Wizard has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cali Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Law tries to reverse the position but Wizard maintains control.
Wizard working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wizard working for a guillotine from mount but Law is in no mood to give up.
Law is looking to improve his position but Wizard isn't that keen on the idea.
Law is breathing heavily.
Wizard working for a guillotine from mount but Law is in no mood to give up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wizard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wizard wants to control the pace but Law is squirming around nicely.
Law bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wizard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wizard trying to keep a closed guard but Law is proving a slippery customer.
Wizard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Law wanted to stand there but Wizard had control of the position.
Wizard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wizard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wizard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Law doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Law manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wizard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Law gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wizard has his foot on Law's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Law works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Wizard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wizard scores with a jab.
Wizard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wizard scores with a one two! Law had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wizard lands a body shot.
Law on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wizard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wizard clinches up with Law and pushes him back against the cage.
Law is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wizard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Law is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wizard is defending well.
Wizard pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wizard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wizard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wizard working for a triangle but Law defends it easily.
Wizard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Law defends well.
Wizard is looking for a triangle but Law pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wizard is trying to keep Law in close.
Wizard looking for a guillotine here but Law defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wizard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wizard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wizard working for a triangle but Law defends it easily.
Wizard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wizard has his feet on Law's thighs here. He's pushed Law 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! Law screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Wizard!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Austin (ranked 24373 p4p, 3221 weight class) and Jack McGregson (ranked 103 p4p, 41 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack McGregson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin shoots in for a takedown but McGregson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGregson swings for the body but Austin moves out of range.
McGregson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Austin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McGregson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGregson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Austin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Austin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGregson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGregson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Austin has his hands clasped together but McGregson extends and breaks Austin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by McGregson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack McGregson!
Jack McGregson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Ross (ranked 3482 p4p, 3345 weight class) and Kazuya Mishima (ranked 454 p4p, 439 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mishima's choice of entrance music: Techno Syndrome Mortal Kombat. Kazuya Mishima has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Peter Ross's chin.
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Powerful takedowns
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazuya Mishima!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Ross 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mishima takes the fight into the clinch.
Ross looking for a takedown.
Mishima has Ross pushed against the cage.
Ross has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mishima is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ross changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mishima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Mishima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mishima.
Mishima lands with a hook. Ross tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
 Ross is rocked!
Mishima lands with a kick to the ribs.
Oh Ross is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mishima cracks Ross with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ross tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Mishima pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ross is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazuya Mishima!
Kazuya Mishima spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tugsbayar Enkhtulga (ranked 2660 p4p, 1684 weight class) and Misalchicha Montreal (ranked 364 p4p, 246 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tugsbayar Enkhtulga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Misalchicha Montreal !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enkhtulga leaves Montreal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Montreal takes a swing at Enkhtulga's ribcage but misses.
Enkhtulga throws a sloppy head kick and Montreal moves out of range easily.
No luck for Montreal with that takedown attempt.
Misalchicha Montreal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Enkhtulga.
Montreal with a poor takedown
and Enkhtulga counters with a series of strikes. Montreal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tugsbayar Enkhtulga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misalchicha Montreal .
Enkhtulga lands a nice shot to the body.
Montreal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Enkhtulga is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montreal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Enkhtulga circles away.
Montreal clinches with his opponent.
Montreal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Enkhtulga walks away with a smile on his face. Montreal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Enkhtulga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enkhtulga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Enkhtulga scores with a one two! Montreal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
 It looks like Misalchicha Montreal has been cut.
Enkhtulga scores with a spinning back kick!
Enkhtulga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck for Montreal with that takedown attempt.
Enkhtulga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Montreal .
Montreal 's coach down at Cali Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Montreal 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Enkhtulga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A combination from Enkhtulga does no damage.
Enkhtulga ducks under a wild hook from Montreal .
Nice sprawl there from Enkhtulga as Montreal shoots in.
Enkhtulga looks to land a combination. Montreal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montreal darts in looking for a takedown but Enkhtulga gets double underhooks and turns Montreal into the cage.
Enkhtulga throws a big counter combination but Montreal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Enkhtulga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Montreal circles away quickly and effectively.
Enkhtulga throws a sloppy head kick and Montreal moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Montreal ! But no joy.
Montreal scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montreal tries for a kimura but Enkhtulga is defending well.
Enkhtulga is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Enkhtulga on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Enkhtulga tries to get out of the position.
Enkhtulga trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Montreal landing a few strikes.
Enkhtulga takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Enkhtulga is looking to regain half guard here but Montreal keeps moving and retains side control.
Enkhtulga is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Montreal asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Montreal cracks Enkhtulga with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montreal controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montreal trying to control the position but Enkhtulga is working away.
Enkhtulga is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Montreal take his back! Uh oh - Montreal has got a rear naked choke here! Enkhtulga is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Alcala (ranked 1127 p4p, 1943 weight class) and Renat Dadasov (ranked 156 p4p, 263 weight class). Alcala comes to the cage accompanied by Leonard Cohen - Everybody Knows. This should be a great matchup!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodney Alcala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renat Dadasov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dadasov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alcala rushes Dadasov and presses him up against the cage.
Alcala tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dadasov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dadasov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alcala blocks a body shot from Dadasov.
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov won't allow it.
Alcala tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dadasov smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Alcala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Dadasov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alcala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dadasov is looking for the big counter here.
Alcala gets a clinch.
Alcala gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dadasov regains guard.
Alcala trying to control but Dadasov is working from the bottom.
Alcala wants to pass the guard but Dadasov is keeping the position.
Alcala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dadasov keeping moving, preventing Alcala from controlling successfully.
Alcala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dadasov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dadasov holds on and takes a little breather.
Alcala won't allow Dadasov to sweep him here.
Alcala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dadasov is keeping the position for now.
Alcala not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dadasov throws a body punch but Alcala moves out of range.
Dadasov drives through and clinches with Alcala against the cage.
Dadasov lands a nice uppercut.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alcala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alcala tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dadasov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alcala backwards.
Dadasov breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Alcala.
Alcala throws a hook but Dadasov blocks it.
Alcala connects with a solid leg kick.
Alcala wants to clinch.
Alcala misses with the combination.
Alcala fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dadasov, pushing him back against the cage.
Dadasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov digs a right hand underneath Alcala's ribcage. Alcala let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov holds him up against the cage and eventually Alcala drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alcala.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov holds him up against the cage and eventually Alcala drops back down to his feet.
Dadasov breaks from the clinch.
Dadasov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alcala throws a body kick that misses
and Dadasov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alcala throws a hook but Dadasov blocks it.
Alcala avoids the head kick by Dadasov.
Alcala scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Alcala tries to clinch there but Dadasov circles away.
Alcala clinches up with Dadasov and pushes him back against the cage.
Alcala is trying to pull guard but Dadasov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alcala goes for a takedown attempt but Dadasov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alcala just misses with a punch to the body.
Alcala throws a push kick but Dadasov slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dadasov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alcala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alcala lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Dadasov.
Dadasov moves into the clinch successfully.
Alcala has been working on his balance at EFC Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dadasov.
Alcala successfully pulls guard.
Alcala looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dadasov has picked Alcala up and slammed him! Alcala can't keep hold of the triangle and Dadasov manages to pass to side control!
Alcala is looking for a sweep.
Alcala is trying to work for a sweep but Dadasov has mounted him!
Dadasov get's back to his feet.
Alcala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dadasov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dadasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alcala successfully pulls guard.
Alcala has an active guard here but Dadasov has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renat Dadasov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dadasov forces Alcala back against the cage and clinches.
Alcala fails to pull guard.
Alcala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dadasov's efforts to push away.
Alcala jumps guard but Dadasov stands there with Alcala around his waist. Alcala gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dadasov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alcala manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alcala wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Alcala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alcala isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dadasov stacks Alcala 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 Dadasov!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala is trying to control Dadasov's posture but Dadasov avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dadasov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Alcala to his feet.
Alcala thumps Dadasov with a low kick.
Good exchange - Alcala coming out on top.
Dadasov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Dadasov backs away, Alcala returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alcala moves into the clinch.
Alcala prevents a body shot from Dadasov.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov holds him up against the cage and eventually Alcala drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Alcala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dadasov misses with a punch to the body.
Alcala is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dadasov to keep the fight standing.
Alcala jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dadasov walks away with a smile on his face. Alcala gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dadasov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alcala misses with a few strikes there.
Jab from Alcala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dadasov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alcala just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodney Alcala is winning the standup battle so far.
Alcala connects with a crisp jab.
Alcala fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Dadasov.
Alcala moves out of range of the leg kick from Dadasov.
Dadasov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dadasov's coach down at Cali 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.
Dadasov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alcala avoids the head kick by Dadasov.
Alcala scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcala. Dadasov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dadasov forces Alcala back against the cage and clinches.
Alcala has Dadasov pressed against the cage, preventing Dadasov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alcala jumps guard but Dadasov stands there with Alcala around his waist. Alcala gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dadasov lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov misses with a punch to the body.
Alcala tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alcala tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alcala drags the fight down to the ground.
Alcala has Dadasov pulled in close to control his posture.
Alcala working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dadasov has passed into half guard!
Alcala is trying to stand.
Dadasov prevents Alcala from improving his position.
Alcala wants to sweep but Dadasov has passed to side control!
Dadasov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcala closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alcala throws an off balance right hand
and Dadasov counters with an outside leg kick.
Dadasov pushes Alcala up against the cage in a clinch.
Dadasov tries a body shot but Alcala blocks it.
Alcala is trying to pull guard but Dadasov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dadasov has had enough of the clinch but Alcala keeps him there for the moment.
Alcala tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dadasov smiles and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dadasov. That's going to slow Alcala down.
Alcala tries to clinch but Dadasov moves out of range.
Dadasov has Alcala up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Dadasov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dadasov throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renat Dadasov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alcala lands a nice hook to Dadasov's body. Dadasov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alcala lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alcala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alcala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dadasov moves away.
Alcala is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dadasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alcala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcala. Dadasov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dadasov gets a clinch.
Dadasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a shot to the body.
Renat Dadasov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alcala is trying to pull guard but Dadasov has him pressed against the cage.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dadasov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dadasov.
Alcala manages to pull guard.
Alcala throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dadasov uses it to pass to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dadasov gets to mount! Alcala was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Renat Dadasov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcala wants to control but Dadasov is having none of it.
Alcala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alcala is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alcala regains half guard.
Dadasov tries to stand and escape but Alcala is controlling the position.
Alcala wants to control but Dadasov passes into side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcala trying his best to control but Dadasov has mounted him.
Alcala is looking to get to half guard.
Alcala sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Alcala is looking to get back to full guard here but Dadasov has managed to pass to side control instead.
Alcala is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcala wants to control but Dadasov postures up.
Dadasov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alcala regains half guard.
Alcala looking for submissions off his back.
Alcala is looking to improve his position.
Alcala is controlling Dadasov's trapped leg to prevent Dadasov from advancing to side control.
Dadasov is thwarting Alcala's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alcala wants to control the action here but instead Dadasov manages to pass to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alcala wants to control but Dadasov is having none of it.
Dadasov gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Dadasov throws a sloppy head kick and Alcala moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dadasov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alcala.
Dadasov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dadasov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dadasov takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renat Dadasov really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alcala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodney Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Alcala.
Alcala digs a good hook to Dadasov's body.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Alcala.
Dadasov blocks a head kick by Alcala.
Dadasov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dadasov breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dadasov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Dadasov as the two fighters clinch.
Dadasov breaks the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dadasov gets a clinch.
Dadasov is trying to push Alcala away but Alcala has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dadasov is working Alcala over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
A short right from Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dadasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Alcala controls his hands.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dadasov lands a nice shot to the body.
Dadasov has a couple of punches blocked by Alcala.
A nice left hand lands by Dadasov.
Dadasov tries to work over Alcala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alcala decides to pull guard.
Dadasov wants to stand but Alcala has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Alcala has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dadasov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Alcala.
Alcala tries to bench press Dadasov off him but Dadasov keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dadasov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dadasov looks to land a right hand but Alcala moved out of range.
Alcala tries to close the distance and clinch but Dadasov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dadasov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dadasov thumps Alcala with a low kick.
Dadasov has managed to clinch.
Dadasov wants to break free but Alcala has control.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov holds him up against the cage and eventually Alcala drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dadasov.
Alcala is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dadasov to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Alcala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alcala is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dadasov to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alcala.
Alcala is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcala wants a takedown but no success here.
Dadasov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alcala tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dadasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dadasov swings wildly with an uppercut but Alcala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alcala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dadasov's efforts to push away.
Dadasov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Dadasov.
Dadasov breaks from the clinch.
Dadasov moves into range and clinches up with Alcala.
Alcala successfully pulls guard.
Alcala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dadasov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dadasov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alcala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dadasov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alcala throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dadasov uses it to pass to side control.
Dadasov gets to mount! Alcala was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Alcala tries to reverse the position but Dadasov maintains control.
Alcala wants to hold on but Dadasov pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renat Dadasov dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Alcala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alcala misses with a head kick.
Dadasov wants to counter with a clinch but Alcala pushes him away.
Alcala tries to bum rush Dadasov with a series of wild strikes but Dadasov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alcala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dadasov.
Alcala pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dadasov is out of range and Alcala settles back down.
Alcala takes a kick to the side of the head.
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick and Dadasov moves out of range easily.
Alcala blocks a leg kick.
Alcala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dadasov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dadasov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Dadasov misses.
Alcala throws a head kick but Dadasov moves out of range.
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alcala defends it well.
Alcala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dadasov scores with a punch to the head.
Rodney Alcala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcala misses the shot to the body.
Alcala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dadasov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dadasov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alcala is looking to clinch.
Alcala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dadasov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alcala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alcala tries to clinch up but Dadasov circles away and keeps his distance.
Alcala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dadasov blocks a head kick by Alcala.
Dadasov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Alcala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alcala tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov holds him up against the cage and eventually Alcala drops back down to his feet.
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.
Alcala tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Alcala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dadasov lands a shoulder strike.
Dadasov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alcala has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alcala throws a leg kick
and Dadasov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dadasov rushes Alcala and presses him up against the cage.
Alcala tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dadasov smiles and moves away.
Dadasov pushes Alcala up against the cage in a clinch.
Well,Alcala is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice straight punches there by Alcala. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alcala.
Dadasov blocks a head kick by Alcala.
Alcala gets tackled into the cage by Dadasov. Dadasov maintains the clinch.
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dadasov rushes Alcala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dadasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alcala's elbow.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov tries a body shot but Alcala blocks it.
Dadasov lands with a left to the head.
Alcala tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dadasov smiles and moves away.
Alcala misses with a series of wild punches.
Alcala throws a head kick that Dadasov semi-blocks.
Dadasov has managed to clinch.
Dadasov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dadasov digs a right hand underneath Alcala's ribcage. Alcala let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alcala jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dadasov walks away with a smile on his face. Alcala gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alcala dodges the punch combination from Dadasov.
Dadasov lands with a kick to the temple. Alcala shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alcala moves into range and clinches up with Dadasov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov digs a right hand into Alcala's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alcala's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alcala manages to pull guard.
Dadasov prevents Alcala from getting back to his feet.
Alcala is working an open guard so Dadasov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dadasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alcala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alcala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dadasov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov flicks out a counter leg kick but Alcala steps away.
Alcala tries a low kick but Dadasov avoids it.
Alcala swings for the body but Dadasov moves out of range.
Dadasov sizes up Alcala with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alcala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dadasov's head backwards.
Alcala pushes Dadasov up against the cage in a clinch.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov holds him up against the cage and eventually Alcala drops back down to his feet.
Rodney Alcala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alcala unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dadasov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renat Dadasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dadasov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Renat Dadasov!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Renat Dadasov!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Renat Dadasov!
Renat Dadasov wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Renat Dadasov thanked EFC Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Sidebar (ranked 1970 p4p, 3734 weight class) and JJ Moss (ranked 267 p4p, 453 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Sidebar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, JJ Moss!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sidebar lands with a right hand.
Sidebar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sidebar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moss's guard.
Sidebar trying to control but Moss is working from the bottom.
Sidebar postures up in Moss's guard and throws a big left but Moss blocks it.
Moss keeping moving, preventing Sidebar from controlling successfully.
Sidebar won't allow Moss to sweep him here.
Moss trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidebar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sidebar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidebar trying to control the position from guard on top but Moss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moss is trying to keep Sidebar in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sidebar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sidebar drops an elbow to the side of Moss's head.
Sidebar looks to land a strike but Moss avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sidebar throws a strike but Moss rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sidebar scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidebar connects with a body shot that sends Moss's belly button to the back.
Sidebar dips to his left and cracks Moss with an uppercut!
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!
Sidebar swings for the body but Moss moves out of range.
Moss shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sidebar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sidebar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moss stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sidebar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Moss drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sidebar tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Moss punching from mount but Sidebar doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss tries to control but Sidebar wriggling away.
Moss unloads with some shots from mount but Sidebar bucks and avoids them well.
Sidebar working to try and regain half guard.
Moss fails to take his opponent's back.
Moss in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Moss lands a couple of good shots and Sidebar has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
I really don't envy Sidebar right now.
Moss is looking for the choke from the back position but Sidebar is controlling his hands well.
Sidebar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sidebar is trying to control but Moss passes into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sidebar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sidebar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sidebar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moss is looking to control Sidebar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moss avoid being mounted?
Sidebar lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Sidebar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sidebar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moss is trying to defend but Sidebar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sidebar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moss is trying to get back to full guard.
Sidebar lands strikes from half guard.
Moss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sidebar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss is refusing to be controlled, as Sidebar sits in half guard.
Sidebar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Moss is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sidebar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moss's head.
Sidebar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moss can do to turn this around?
Moss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sidebar is working away from the top position though.
Sidebar is trying to control. Moss wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moss has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cali Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sidebar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sidebar stalling away here and it's allowed Moss to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sidebar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Moss working for submissions but it's allowed Sidebar to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidebar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moss is just riding it out for now. Sidebar eventually gives up the hold.
Moss is looking to control Sidebar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moss avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Moss manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Moss utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidebar trying to control but Moss is working from the bottom.
Sidebar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Moss is trying to control Sidebar's posture but Sidebar avoids it.
Sidebar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Moss wants to control but Sidebar postures up.
Sidebar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sidebar trying to control the position but Moss is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moss is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Sidebar are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from Sidebar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sidebar throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Moss tries to bench press Sidebar off him but Sidebar keeps the position.
Sidebar wants to take a breather but Moss manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sidebar.
Sidebar trying to control but Moss is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sidebar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moss works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Sidebar dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sidebar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bruce Sidebar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moss moves out of range as Sidebar throws a body kick.
Sidebar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Moss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sidebar has managed to clinch.
Moss pulls guard effortlessly.
Sidebar trying to control the position from guard on top but Moss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moss is trying to keep Sidebar in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidebar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sidebar wants to control from the top but Moss keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sidebar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sidebar with a nice head shot there.
Sidebar 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.
Sidebar throwing strikes but missing.
Sidebar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Moss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moss has his foot on Sidebar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sidebar works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sidebar wants to pass the guard but Moss is keeping the position.
Moss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sidebar defends well.
Moss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sidebar throws a big right hand that misses.
Sidebar is pushing down on Moss's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moss is fighting to maintain full guard but Sidebar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sidebar trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moss trying to control but Sidebar postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidebar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moss has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moss is looking for a sweep. Sidebar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sidebar stands up from half guard.
Sidebar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sidebar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moss fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sidebar avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Sidebar does it's job there.
Sidebar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Moss tries a head kick but it misses.
Sidebar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bruce Sidebar is winning the standup battle so far.
Moss stuffs the takedown attempt from Sidebar. Sidebar gets slowly back to his feet.
Sidebar with a nice cross.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sidebar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sidebar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Sidebar clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sidebar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sidebar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sidebar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sidebar throws a push kick but Moss slaps the foot to one side.
Moss swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sidebar connects with a body shot that sends Moss's belly button to the back.
Sidebar misses with a body kick.
Sidebar dives in for a single leg takedown but Moss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sidebar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Moss fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidebar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sidebar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Danga de danga de dang - Sidebar scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidebar scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sidebar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moss's elbow.
Moss jumps guard.
Sidebar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sidebar wants to control from the top but Moss keeps moving.
Sidebar 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.
Bruce Sidebar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss has his foot on Sidebar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sidebar 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.
Sidebar postures up in Moss's guard and throws a big left but Moss blocks it.
Moss looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sidebar is defending well. Moss quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sidebar has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Moss celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JJ Moss!
JJ Moss managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, EFC Threads, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Barbosa (ranked 470 p4p, 1080 weight class) and Kron Gracie (ranked 70 p4p, 145 weight class). Barbosa comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Go to Sleep. Kron Gracie has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Antonio Barbosa's chin.
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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Barbosa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa scores with a spinning back kick!
Barbosa throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa keeps Gracie at a distance using the push kick.
Barbosa looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
A jab from Barbosa finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gracie closes the distance but Barbosa moves to the side
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Antonio Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie drives through and clinches with Barbosa against the cage.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Gracie gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Barbosa is trying to control but can't.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
Gracie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Barbosa defend it? Gracie steps over the head and cranks it - Barbosa is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kron Gracie!
Kron Gracie is the new lightweight champion!
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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