Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EFC 32
Date: Nov 17, 2021

#R1##TD#
Bell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Bell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuroda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kuroda is looking for a sweep.
Kuroda manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bell is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kuroda as he works his way to full guard.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Bell's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Kuroda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bell defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell wants to control from the top but Kuroda keeps moving.
Kuroda lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
My spies in Cali Gym inform me that Kuroda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Kuroda trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Kuroda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kuroda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now.
Kuroda trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bell working for a triangle but Kuroda defends it easily.
Kuroda postures up.
Bell tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Bell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Bell looking for a guillotine here but Kuroda defends easily.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Kuroda from controlling successfully.
Kuroda sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Bell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuroda trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bell is looking for a triangle but Kuroda pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Bell keeping moving, preventing Kuroda from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kuroda is sitting in close to Bell's body. Bell has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kuroda is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kuroda is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bell.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rj Bell!
A very excited looking Rj Bell rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: EFC 30
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1##TD#
Judge shoots in and bounces Kuroda off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Judge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuroda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Judge has managed to get both his arms back between Kuroda's legs - danger averted.
Judge stays in close to Kuroda's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Kuroda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuroda is keeping the position for now.
Judge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kuroda looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Judge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuroda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judge is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Judge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Judge's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judge has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kuroda actively working from the bottom here.
Judge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuroda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3##TD#
Judge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Judge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuroda keeps working.
A control attempt from Kuroda but he's now mounted!
Judge looking to control but Kuroda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kuroda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Judge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Judge dominating with strikes here.
Judge tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuroda regains half guard.
We've been informed that Kuroda has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4##SUB#
Judge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuroda sees it coming and defends easily.
Judge controlling the action here. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kuroda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuroda trying to hold on to Judge's head to control him but Judge postures up. #SUB#
Judge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuroda sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Judge dominated that round.
That's time! Judge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Judge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Judge darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Judge landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kuroda wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Judge controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda is looking to control Judge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuroda avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Judge. #T1#
Kuroda wants to control but Judge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuroda moves into full guard.
Judge's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Kuroda throws his legs up looking for a submission but Judge uses it to pass to side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Judge tries to move to mount but Kuroda blocks the move with his legs.
Ricky Judge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Judge moves into full mount!
Judge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Kuroda holds on, trying desperately to control.
Kuroda working to try and regain half guard.
Judge punishing his opponent with strikes.
Judge landing strikes, looking to finish!
Judge lands a couple of good shots and Kuroda has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Judge is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Kuroda taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Judge.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge retains his featherweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ricky Judge waved his t-shirt featuring KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: EFC 27
Date: Sep 30, 2021

#R1#
Kuroda moves away from the strike by Hornblower .
Kuroda loads up on a big right hand but Hornblower slips the punch.
Hornblower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuroda.
It seemed like Kuroda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hornblower takes a swing at Kuroda's ribcage but misses.
Hornblower paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hornblower bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hornblower misses the shot to the body.
Kuroda blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornblower tries to land a front kick but Kuroda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuroda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hornblower throws an overhand right that lands on Kuroda's shoulder, as Kuroda tries to avoid the shot.
Kuroda scores with a hook.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hornblower .
Kuroda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hornblower looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kuroda tries to counter with a clinch but Hornblower shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hornblower enables Kuroda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hornblower manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hornblower is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Average Joeï¿½s Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kuroda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuroda trying to control but Hornblower is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hornblower is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hornblower holds on and takes a little breather.
Kuroda trying to control but Hornblower is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kuroda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hornblower swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuroda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kuroda trying to control the position from guard on top but Hornblower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hornblower is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Kuroda working for a triangle but Hornblower defends it easily.
Hornblower working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuroda has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cali Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3#
Kuroda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hornblower manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hornblower not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuroda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hornblower swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hornblower wants to sweep but no luck.
Hornblower is working hard here to advance position.
Kuroda tries to free his leg and advance position but Hornblower is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hornblower working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuroda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuroda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hornblower working for a triangle but Kuroda defends it easily. #T4#
Kuroda controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kuroda trying to control but Hornblower is working from the bottom.
Kuroda stopping the sweep attempt from Hornblower .
Hornblower managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuroda trying to control the position from guard on top but Hornblower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hornblower lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Hornblower dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
An inside leg kick from Hornblower misses.
Hornblower works Kuroda's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Hornblower gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hornblower is pushing Kuroda up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hornblower lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hornblower holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hornblower lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hornblower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornblower lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Kuroda jumps guard but Hornblower turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Hornblower - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hornblower is pushing Kuroda up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kuroda is trying to pull guard but Hornblower has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Kuroda tries to score a body lock takedown but Hornblower shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Horacio Hornblower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
Hornblower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands a body shot.
Hornblower scores with a hook to the body.
Kuroda takes a shot to the head.
Hornblower taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hornblower lands with a right to the head.
Come on Hornblower - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hornblower has Kuroda pushed against the cage.
Hornblower avoiding damage.
Hornblower gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Hornblower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuroda can do to turn this around?
Hornblower lands with a right to the head.
Kuroda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hornblower lands a left hand.
Kuroda fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Hornblower has Kuroda pressed against the cage.
Hornblower lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuroda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hornblower lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee calls for Hornblower to work.
A bit of stalling here from Hornblower .
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Horacio Hornblower .
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuroda.
Hornblower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuroda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hornblower misses with a body kick.
Hornblower swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Hornblower misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuroda with the counter takedown but Hornblower avoids it easily.#CL#
Hornblower has managed to clinch.
Hornblower lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Kuroda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hornblower fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Hornblower closes the distance and pushes Kuroda back into the cage.
Hornblower works on Kuroda's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hornblower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Horacio Hornblower has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hornblower lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kuroda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hornblower smiles and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hornblower . Kuroda does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Kuroda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hornblower sprawls well. Hornblower wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuroda gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Hornblower gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Hornblower on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hornblower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hornblower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuroda can't get the takedown.
Hornblower pushes Kuroda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hornblower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuroda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hornblower fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Hornblower dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Hornblower cracks Kuroda with an open hand slap.#CL#
Kuroda gets tackled into the cage by Hornblower . Hornblower maintains the clinch.
Kuroda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hornblower smiles and moves away.
Hornblower thows a body kick. Kuroda tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hornblower moves into range and clinches up with Kuroda.
Kuroda fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Hornblower 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuroda slips under a jab.
Kuroda wants to counter the offense by Hornblower and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Hornblower has closed the distance and engaged Kuroda in a clinch. #T1#
Kuroda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Horacio Hornblower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
Kuroda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hornblower just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hornblower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuroda tries to pull guard but Hornblower holds him up against the cage and eventually Kuroda drops back down to his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Hornblower breaks the clinch.
Horacio Hornblower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hornblower forces Kuroda back against the cage and clinches.
Hornblower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuroda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuroda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hornblower is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hornblower takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kuroda jumps guard but Hornblower turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Kuroda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hornblower throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurodas head.
Hornblower presses Kuroda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hornblower working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hornblower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hornblower scores with a shot to the side of Kuroda's head. #ROC#Kuroda is rocked!
Hornblower lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuroda is still on wobbly legs! Can Hornblower finish him?
Still in the clinch, Hornblower scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hornblower works on Kuroda's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuroda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot in the inside from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hornblower lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kuroda to his knees! Hornblower keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horacio Hornblower !

Event: EFC 25
Date: Sep 09, 2021

#R1##CL#
Karuso moves into the clinch.
Karuso pushes Kuroda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuroda controls his hands.
Kuroda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Karuso slows down the pace here.
Karuso lands an uppercut.
Karuso is working Kuroda over against the cage.
Kuroda jumps guard but Karuso stands there with Kuroda around his waist. Kuroda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Karuso lands a body punch.
Karuso lands a body punch.
Kuroda is looking to take this one to the mat.
Frank Karuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
Kuroda tries to pull guard but Karuso forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kuroda tries to pull guard but Karuso won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karuso digs a right hand underneath Kuroda's ribcage. Kuroda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuroda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kuroda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karuso digs a right hand into Kuroda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuroda's gas tank.
Kuroda looks winded!
Karuso lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Karuso lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Karuso. #T1#
Kuroda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karuso lands a body punch.
Karuso lands a shot to the body.
Karuso works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karuso lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karuso.
Karuso digs a right hand underneath Kuroda's ribcage. Kuroda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karuso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karuso stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Karuso digs a right hand underneath Kuroda's ribcage. Kuroda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karuso presses Kuroda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Karuso.
Good body shot from Karuso.
Karuso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuroda.
Karuso digs a right hand into Kuroda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuroda's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Karuso.
Karuso lands a body shot.
Karuso lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karuso cracks Kuroda with a nice body shot.#T2#
Karuso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karuso works on Kuroda's body with a couple of short punches.
Karuso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Karuso presses Kuroda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karuso lands a nice shot to the body.
Karuso is working Kuroda over against the cage.
Karuso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuroda or not.
Karuso looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Good body shot from Karuso. #BC#
Karuso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Karuso rushes Kuroda and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Karuso.
A short body shot lands from Karuso as the two fighters clinch.
Karuso scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karuso lands a body punch.
Karuso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Karuso scores with a hook to the body.
Karuso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karuso lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karuso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuroda or not. #T3#
Karuso dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Karuso dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karuso.
A right handed body shot lands from Karuso.
A body shot lands from Karuso.
Karuso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karuso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karuso lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karuso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karuso.
Karuso lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karuso scores with a hook to the body.
Karuso is working Kuroda over against the cage.
Karuso lands a body shot.
Karuso lands a nice shot to the body.
Karuso digs a right hand into Kuroda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuroda's gas tank.
Karuso lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Kuroda tries to pull guard but Karuso forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Karuso.
Karuso digs a right hand into Kuroda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuroda's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Karuso.
Karuso pushes Kuroda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kuroda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karuso walks away with a smile on his face. Kuroda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Karuso moves into range and clinches up with Kuroda.
A short body shot lands from Karuso as the two fighters clinch.
Karuso lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Karuso as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Karuso.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Karuso.
Karuso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karuso cracks Kuroda with a nice body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Karuso.
A right hook to the body lands for Karuso.
Karuso scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Karuso dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Karuso looks to land a combination. Kuroda sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Karuso pushes Kuroda up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karuso.
Karuso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karuso stalling against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Karuso as the two fighters clinch.
Kuroda is trying to pull guard but Karuso turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Karuso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Karuso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuroda can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Karuso.
A body shot lands from Karuso.
Karuso scores with a shot to the side of Kuroda's head.
Nice body punch from Karuso.
Karuso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurodas head.
Kuroda is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karuso digs a right hand underneath Kuroda's ribcage. Kuroda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karuso lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Karuso as the two fighters clinch.
Karuso lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#Kuroda is rocked!#BC#
Karuso manages to break the clinch.
Kuroda is still on wobbly legs! Can Karuso finish him?#T1##CL#
Karuso has managed to clinch.
A short right from Karuso on the inside.
Frank Karuso has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Karuso stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karuso presses Kuroda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuroda seems to have recovered his senses.
Karuso lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Karuso breaks from the clinch.
Kuroda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Karuso's waist but Karuso gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuroda off to one side. #CL#
Kuroda gets tackled into the cage by Karuso. Karuso maintains the clinch.
Karuso lands a shoulder strike.
Karuso is working Kuroda over against the cage.
Karuso is working Kuroda over against the cage.
Karuso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuroda or not. #BC#
Karuso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Karuso closes the distance and clinches.
Karuso lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karuso presses Kuroda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karuso cracks Kuroda with a nice body shot.
Karuso pushes Kuroda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've been informed that Kuroda has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Karuso scores with a hook to the body.
Karuso cracks Kuroda with a nice body shot.
Karuso digs a right hand into Kuroda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuroda's gas tank.
Karuso lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Karuso.
Karuso lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karuso lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karuso is working Kuroda over against the cage.
Karuso lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karuso lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Karuso.
Karuso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karuso pushes Kuroda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karuso works on Kuroda's body with a couple of short punches.
Karuso lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Daizen Kuroda has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Karuso as the two fighters clinch.
Karuso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Karuso. #T3#
Kuroda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karuso walks away with a smile on his face. Kuroda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frank Karuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.#CL#
Karuso drives through and clinches with Kuroda against the cage.
A body shot lands from Karuso.
Karuso cracks Kuroda with a nice body shot.
Karuso is working Kuroda over against the cage.
Karuso lands a shot to the body.
Karuso lands a nice uppercut.
Karuso lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Karuso.
Good body shot from Karuso.
Karuso taking a breather.
Karuso gets through Kuroda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuroda takes an elbow to the temple.
Karuso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuroda or not.
Karuso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karuso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kuroda tries to pull guard but Karuso won't allow it.
Karuso lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Kuroda letting Karuso take a breather here.#BC#
Karuso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Karuso clinches up with Kuroda and pushes him back against the cage.
Karuso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Karuso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuroda or not. #BC#
Karuso breaks from the clinch.
Karuso misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Kuroda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karuso cracks a nice hook into Kuroda's ribs.
Frank Karuso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karuso works Kuroda's body with a nice hook.
Karuso lands a body shot. #CL#
Karuso has closed the distance and engaged Kuroda in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karuso taking a breather.
Karuso pushes Kuroda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Karuso.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Karuso dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daizen Kuroda'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.#R3#
Kuroda misses with a lunging right hand
and Karuso counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karuso darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karuso lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karuso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karuso lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karuso connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuroda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karuso as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Karuso gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karuso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuroda.
Kuroda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karuso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karuso lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Karuso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuroda is trying to pull guard but Karuso has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Karuso as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
A hook to the body from Karuso.
Karuso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karuso lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karuso lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Karuso as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Karuso.
Karuso lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Karuso.
Kuroda takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Karuso as the two fighters clinch.
Karuso digs a right hand underneath Kuroda's ribcage. Kuroda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karuso cracks Kuroda with a nice body shot.
Karuso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Karuso.
Karuso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karuso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Kuroda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karuso walks away with a smile on his face. Kuroda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frank Karuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
Karuso lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Kuroda on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Karuso gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karuso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Karuso is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Karuso stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Karuso - that landed with a thud.
Karuso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karuso scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Karuso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuroda takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Karuso has managed to clinch.
A hook to the body from Karuso.
Karuso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karuso lands a body punch.
Karuso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuroda.
Good body shot from Karuso.
Karuso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Karuso digs a right hand underneath Kuroda's ribcage. Kuroda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karuso stalling.
Karuso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
A short right from Karuso on the inside.
Karuso lands a shot to the body.
Karuso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuroda.
Karuso works on Kuroda's body with a couple of short punches.
Karuso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuroda.
A left hand lands to the body for Karuso.
A nice left hand lands by Karuso.
Karuso digs a right hand underneath Kuroda's ribcage. Kuroda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Karuso.
Karuso lands with a light punch inside.
Karuso scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Karuso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Karuso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karuso lands with a nice combination. Kuroda backs away looking to recover.
Karuso with a nice cross.#T4##CL#
Karuso moves into the clinch.
Kuroda can't get the takedown.
Karuso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuroda.
Karuso lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karuso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuroda.
Karuso lands a shot to the body.
Karuso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuroda.
Good body shot from Karuso.
A right hook to the body lands for Karuso.
Karuso lands an elbow inside.
Karuso works on Kuroda's body with a couple of short punches.
Karuso lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karuso works on Kuroda's body with a couple of short punches.
Karuso is working Kuroda over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Karuso.
Karuso scores with a hook to the body.
Karuso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Karuso clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Daizen Kuroda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R4##CL#
Karuso closes the distance and pushes Kuroda back into the cage.#BC#
Karuso breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Karuso rushes Kuroda and presses him up against the cage.
Karuso lands a body shot.
Karuso stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Karuso.
A short body shot lands from Karuso as the two fighters clinch.
Karuso is leaning against Kuroda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Karuso.
Karuso digs a right hand underneath Kuroda's ribcage. Kuroda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karuso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karuso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karuso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karuso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Karuso.
Kuroda is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Karuso. #BC#
Karuso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karuso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Karuso is looking to clinch.
Kuroda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karuso avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karuso presses Kuroda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Karuso breaks from the clinch.
Karuso scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to the liver by Karuso. Beautiful body shot.
Frank Karuso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karuso is looking to clinch but Kuroda is avoiding it. #T2#
Karuso lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kuroda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuroda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD2#
Kuroda manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Karuso on his heels. He'll look to pass Karuso's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Kuroda slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Kuroda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karuso sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Kuroda is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Kuroda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3#
Kuroda prevents Karuso from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kuroda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karuso is just riding it out for now. Kuroda eventually gives up the hold.
Karuso is looking for a sweep. Kuroda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Karuso is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuroda. #SUB2#
Kuroda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kuroda tries to pass to full mount but Karuso defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Karuso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karuso, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Karuso!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Frank Karuso!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Frank Karuso!

Frank Karuso wins by unanimous decision!
Frank Karuso decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: EFC 21
Date: Jul 29, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Moss closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kuroda tries to get to full guard but Moss has control of the leg.
Moss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuroda keeps working.
Moss thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kuroda's head.
Kuroda has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Moss keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kuroda is trying to maintain the position but Moss is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuroda tries to get to full guard but Moss has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Moss is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuroda defends it well. #SUB#
Kuroda looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kuroda actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Kuroda keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Moss landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Moss trying to mount his opponent but Kuroda defends it.
Kuroda trying to control but Moss postures up.
Moss throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kuroda to regain full guard. #SUB#
Moss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuroda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moss has managed to get both his arms back between Kuroda's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Moss is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kuroda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuroda can't keep his opponent in guard - Moss advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2##SUB#
Kuroda looking for submissions off his back.
Moss is trying to control. Kuroda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Moss seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuroda moves into full guard. #SUB#
Kuroda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kuroda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moss trying to control but Kuroda is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Moss avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Kuroda working for a triangle but Moss defends it easily.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Moss from controlling successfully.
Moss slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kuroda looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moss puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kuroda keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Moss scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Kuroda is looking for a sweep. Moss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Moss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuroda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moss is looking to pass Kuroda's guard but actually Kuroda recovers to full guard.
Moss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Kuroda is looking for a triangle but Moss pushes his legs off easily.
Kuroda is trying to keep Moss in close.
Moss must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moss lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kuroda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moss defends well.#SUB#
Kuroda has his foot on Moss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moss works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Moss dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kuroda misses with a hook. Moss ducked under it nicely.
Kuroda throws a big shot that misses.
Kuroda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moss's waist but Moss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuroda off to one side.
The fighters circling - Kuroda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moss ducks under a wild hook from Kuroda.
Kuroda shoots in and drives through. Moss sprawls well.#CL2#
Moss has Kuroda up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Moss pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kuroda drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moss manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuroda has Moss in his guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Moss drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moss jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Moss tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuroda is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kuroda has his foot on Moss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moss works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Kuroda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Moss 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. #SUB#
Kuroda has his foot on Moss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moss works his way back into a safe position though.
Moss wants to control from the top but Kuroda keeps moving.
Moss might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kuroda haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Moss working his ground and pound in the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Kuroda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuroda keeping full guard, as Moss tries to pass.
Moss trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuroda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moss with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Moss thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Kuroda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moss connects with a couple of short punches.
Kuroda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Moss from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kuroda controls Moss momentarily but Moss frees himself.
Kuroda looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuroda, not yet.
Moss looking to pass the guard.
Kuroda is trying to control the position but Moss postures up. #SUB#
Kuroda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
JJ Moss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moss's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Kuroda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moss defends well.#SUB#
Kuroda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moss defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Moss 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.
Moss trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kuroda manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Moss has his foot on Kuroda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuroda works his way back into a safe position though.
Moss throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kuroda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kuroda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moss wants to control but Kuroda postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but JJ Moss will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Moss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuroda.
Moss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuroda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuroda throws a lazy right hand but Moss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Moss instigates a clinch.
Kuroda tries to pull guard but Moss won't allow it.
Moss gets underhooks to prevent Kuroda's takedown attempt.
Kuroda tries to pull guard but Moss holds him up against the cage and eventually Kuroda drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daizen Kuroda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuroda tries to pull guard but Moss forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Moss gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kuroda regains guard. #SUB#
Kuroda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moss postures up in Kuroda's guard and throws a big left but Kuroda blocks it.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Moss from controlling successfully.
Moss throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Moss trying to control but Kuroda is working from the bottom.
Moss is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Moss advances to half guard.
Kuroda moves into full guard.
Moss lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Kuroda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moss defends it easily.#SUB#
Kuroda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuroda has momentary wrist control but Moss slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Moss trying to control but Kuroda is working from the bottom.
Moss throws a big right hand that misses.
Kuroda controls Moss momentarily but Moss frees himself. #SUB#
Moss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuroda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moss has managed to get both his arms back between Kuroda's legs - danger averted.
Moss controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Kuroda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moss defends it easily.
Moss scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Moss throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuroda controls Moss momentarily but Moss frees himself. #SUB#
Kuroda has his foot on Moss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moss works his way back into a safe position though.
Moss wants to control from the top but Kuroda keeps moving.
Moss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuroda works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Moss drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kuroda looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kuroda looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kuroda! #REVR#
Moss is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kuroda off and has taken his back!
Moss controlling the position well here. Kuroda rolled but Moss kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kuroda tries to roll but Moss sticks to his back. #T4##SUB2#
Moss working for a choke but Kuroda is defending well. #SUB2#
Moss is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kuroda defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kuroda can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Moss is looking for the choke from the back position but Kuroda is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Moss seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Kuroda's chin but Kuroda turns very nicely into Moss's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Kuroda.
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!
Kuroda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moss's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Moss really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R4#
Moss misses the jab.#TD#
Moss gets caught flat footed, as Kuroda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moss keeping full guard, as Kuroda tries to pass. #SUB#
Kuroda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuroda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Moss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Moss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Moss is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kuroda has his hands clasped together but Moss extends and breaks Kuroda's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Moss.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JJ Moss!
JJ Moss really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that EFC Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: EFC 19
Date: Jul 08, 2021

#R1##TD#
Sidebar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kuroda is looking for a sweep.
Kuroda sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Kuroda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuroda wants to improve his position but Sidebar is controlling well.
Sidebar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuroda defending well though.
Sidebar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kuroda has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuroda tries to roll over but Sidebar keeps him under control.
Sidebar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sidebar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kuroda's head. #T1#
Kuroda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuroda.
Sidebar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuroda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sidebar is posturing up here but Kuroda has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sidebar tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sidebar has to tap! Slick submission there by Kuroda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daizen Kuroda!
Daizen Kuroda was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: EFC 17
Date: Jun 17, 2021

#R1#
Kuroda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mfer defends well and Kuroda ends up having to push Mfer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kuroda has been working on his balance at EFC Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mfer.#BC2#
Mfer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuroda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mfer circles away.
Kuroda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daizen Kuroda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Kuroda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuroda goes for a double leg but Mfer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mfer continues to drive forward.
Kuroda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mfer is defending well.
Kuroda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuroda 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.#BC2#
Mfer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuroda dives in and grabs Mfer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mfer pushes down on Kuroda's head and hops out.
Mfer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kuroda throws a big shot that misses.
Kuroda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Kuroda backs off Mfer throws a huge counter combo but Kuroda manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Kuroda is out of range.
Mfer staying out of range there.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuroda.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuroda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mfer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuroda.
Kuroda blocks a jab.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Kuroda shoots in but no luck this time.
Mfer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuroda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mfer counters with a left and a right that stings Kuroda.
Kuroda with a poor takedown
letting Mfer counter with a right hand.
Kuroda shoots in looking for a takedown but Mfer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kuroda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phol Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Kuroda tries for a takedown but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kuroda throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.
Mfer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Kuroda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mfer sprawls well initially but Kuroda persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kuroda has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB#
Kuroda is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mfer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kuroda wants to control the pace but Mfer is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Kuroda looking for a guillotine from mount but Mfer is having none of it. #T3#
Kuroda tries to control but Mfer wriggling away. #SUB#
Kuroda is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mfer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mfer tries to lock up and control but Kuroda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Kuroda has hold of Mfer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mfer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mfer is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Kuroda with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mfer is squirming around, avoiding Kuroda's attempts to control the action.
Kuroda is really struggling to control Mfer but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Kuroda looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mfer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phol Mfer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuroda throws out the jab.
As Kuroda backs off Mfer throws a huge counter combo but Kuroda manages to avoid it all.
A big right from Mfer misses.
Kuroda wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kuroda slips under a jab from Mfer.#TD#
Kuroda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mfer is doing well to control the position and prevent Kuroda from advancing to side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuroda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mfer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kuroda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mfer is just riding it out for now. Kuroda eventually gives up the hold.
Mfer trying to control but Kuroda postures up. #T1#
Mfer controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Kuroda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kuroda wants to work for an arm triangle but Mfer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mfer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuroda is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Kuroda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mfer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kuroda jumps into side control!#SUB#
Kuroda is trying to get an arm triangle but Mfer is defending well. #SUB#
Kuroda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mfer, who protects the arm well.
Mfer tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB#
Kuroda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mfer has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Kuroda tries for a kimura but Mfer is defending well.
Kuroda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mfer keeps working. #SUB#
Kuroda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Kuroda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mfer, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Kuroda tries for a kimura but Mfer is defending well.
Mfer tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mfer keeps trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mfer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kuroda trying to control the position but Mfer is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daizen Kuroda dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Mfer leaves Kuroda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Kuroda moves away and avoids it.
Kuroda ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Kuroda ducks down to avoid it.
Mfer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuroda.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Kuroda wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Donk. Kuroda catches Mfer right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kuroda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Kuroda drops back looking for a leg! Mfer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mfer manages to kick Kuroda off! Kuroda jumps back into Mfer's guard. #T1#
Kuroda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mfer's guard. #SUB#
Kuroda is working for a submission of some sort.
Mfer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuroda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mfer is in trouble now - Kuroda has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Kuroda goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mfer turns into him and now he's in Kuroda's guard. #T2##SUB#
Kuroda has his feet on Mfer's thighs here. He's pushed Mfer 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! Mfer screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daizen Kuroda!
After the fight, Daizen Kuroda 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.

Event: EFC 16
Date: Jun 09, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuroda is just out of range.
Kuroda's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kuroda's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kuroda ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Nice sprawl there from Mfer as Kuroda shoots in.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Kuroda throws a lazy uppercut
and Mfer counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuroda is defended easily by Mfer.#T1#
Kuroda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Kuroda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mfer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phol Mfer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
Kuroda throws an off balance right hand
and Mfer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Mfer misses its intended target.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Kuroda slips the punch.
Kuroda wants to counter the offense by Mfer and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuroda misses with a left hand
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuroda blocks a jab.
Mfer misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Kuroda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kuroda trying to control the position from guard on top but Mfer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mfer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Kuroda tries to free his leg and advance position but Mfer is retaining full guard.
Kuroda wants to control from the top but Mfer keeps moving.
Mfer pulls Kuroda in close to prevent any damage.
Mfer keeping moving, preventing Kuroda from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kuroda lands a head shot.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuroda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Kuroda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuroda scores with a decent looking hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuroda misses the jab.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuroda was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phol Mfer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mfer misses with a hook. Kuroda ducked under it nicely.
Kuroda staying out of range there.
Kuroda feints the counter takedown.
Mfer throws a hook but Kuroda blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Mfer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Kuroda ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Kuroda.
Mfer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mfer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuroda can do to turn this around?#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Kuroda misses the target.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target.
Mfer stuns Kuroda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phol Mfer is winning the standup battle so far.
Mfer slips under a jab from Kuroda.
Mfer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuroda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Mfer throws a jab when Kuroda was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Kuroda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuroda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mfer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuroda looks to land a left hand but Mfer moved out of range nicely.
Mfer throws a lazy right hand but Kuroda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuroda throws a hook to the side of Mfer's head but Mfer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Mfer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kuroda has time to react.
A jab from Mfer misses.
Kuroda defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand.
Kuroda steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mfer.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuroda.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mfer slaps away a takedown attempt from Kuroda, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Kuroda looks to land a left hand but Mfer moved out of range nicely.
Mfer is looking to counter punch.
Sloppy strikes from Mfer. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Kuroda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuroda misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Mfer misses the target.
Mfer connects with the punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mfer connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phol Mfer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuroda.
Kuroda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mfer slips under a jab.
Mfer throwing a counter right hand but Kuroda manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
letting Kuroda counter with a right hand.
Kuroda throws a big shot that misses.
Mfer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuroda is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mfer lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Mfer misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Kuroda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
What's Mfer going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SUB2#
Kuroda has hold of Mfer's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mfer tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kuroda cranks the arm and Mfer screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mfer, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Daizen Kuroda!
An out of breath and clearly excited Daizen Kuroda thanked EFC Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: EFC 15
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
Kuroda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Kuroda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice cross by Zsofka.
Zsofka connects with a crisp jab.
Zsofka digs a good body shot into Kuroda's ribs.
Kuroda looks to land a right hand but Zsofka moved out of range.
Kuroda tries for a takedown but Zsofka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zsofka lands a nice hook to Kuroda's body. Kuroda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zsofka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zsofka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zsofka.
Zsofka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuroda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zsofka counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Nice body kick from Zsofka.
Kuroda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zsofka misses with a low kick.
Zsofka feints and then cracks Kuroda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuroda down.
Zsofka moves out of range as Kuroda strikes.
Zsofka ducks under a wild hook from Kuroda.
Kuroda dives in and grabs Zsofka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zsofka pushes down on Kuroda's head and hops out.
Baldimir Zsofka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
Zsofka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zsofka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zsofka scores with a punch to the head.
Zsofka connects with a single shot there.
Nice jab there from Zsofka. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Zsofka. That snapped Kuroda's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuroda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zsofka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zsofka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kuroda's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kuroda's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice jab there from Zsofka.
Kuroda misses with a takedown attempt
and Zsofka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Kuroda is rocked!
Zsofka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuroda is still on wobbly legs! Can Zsofka finish him?
Zsofka misses with a hook. Kuroda ducked under it nicely.
Zsofka with a nice calf kick.
Kuroda seems to have recovered his senses.
Zsofka lands a nice shot that snaps Kuroda's head back.
Zsofka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuroda at a distance.
Zsofka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zsofka misses the jab.
Zsofka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Kuroda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zsofka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baldimir Zsofka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuroda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zsofka.
Zsofka takes a swing at Kuroda's ribcage but misses.
Kuroda has his takedown stuffed
and Zsofka counters with a stiff right hand.
Zsofka throws a hook but Kuroda blocks it.
Kuroda misses with a straight left.
Kuroda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zsofka.
A little jabbing left from Kuroda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zsofka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kuroda will feel that in the morning.
Zsofka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuroda.
A punch lands to the side of Kuroda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kuroda takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Zsofka with a nice calf kick.
Kuroda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looks like Zsofka has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zsofka connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsofka connects with a jab.
Kuroda shoots in for a double leg but Zsofka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuroda throws a poor cross that misses
and Zsofka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zsofka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuroda.
An attempted straight right counter from Zsofka misses the target.
Zsofka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuroda under the eye.
Zsofka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuroda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zsofka counters with an inside leg kick.
Zsofka with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldimir Zsofka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zsofka lands with a good body shot.
Kuroda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zsofka.
Kuroda throws out a counter right but Zsofka avoids it with no problem.
Kuroda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zsofka throws a head kick but Kuroda moves out of range.
Kuroda slips under a jab from Zsofka.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kuroda might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Zsofka has got the better of the exchanges.
Zsofka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zsofka scores with a nice strike.
Kuroda throws a lazy uppercut
and Zsofka counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsofka throws the kick towards the body but Kuroda avoids it.
Zsofka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Kuroda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuroda misses the target. #T1#
Zsofka feints and then cracks Kuroda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuroda down.
Zsofka with the inside leg kick.
Kuroda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baldimir Zsofka is winning the standup battle so far.
Zsofka ducks under a wild hook from Kuroda.
Zsofka connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuroda throws out a loose jab but Zsofka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zsofka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zsofka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuroda tries for a takedown but Zsofka circles away easily
and Zsofka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zsofka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuroda can do to turn this around?
Kuroda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zsofka lands a jab to the head.
Kuroda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Zsofka jabs at Kuroda's body.
Kuroda throws a lazy uppercut
and Zsofka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuroda thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zsofka misses with a low kick as Kuroda jumps back.
Zsofka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kuroda has time to react.
Zsofka ducks under a wild hook from Kuroda.
Kuroda throws a poor cross that misses
and Zsofka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zsofka connects with a solid leg kick.
Zsofka cracks a nice hook into Kuroda's ribs.
Zsofka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #KD#
Zsofka lands a big head kick that sends Kuroda tumbling to the mat! Zsofka takes a step backwards and waves Kuroda back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kuroda throws a jab when Zsofka was well out of range.#T3#
Kuroda misses with a straight left.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Zsofka! Kuroda is out on his feet! Zsofka rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Kuroda is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Kuroda is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldimir Zsofka!
Baldimir Zsofka took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HELLBENT for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: EFC 14
Date: May 20, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Bell darts in and clinches Kuroda up against the cage.#TD2#
Bell tightens his grip and picks Kuroda up, before dumping him to the ground. Kuroda manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kuroda working for a triangle but Bell defends it easily.
Kuroda keeping full guard, as Bell tries to pass.
Kuroda has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kuroda trying to control the position.
Bell wants to control from the top but Kuroda keeps moving.
Kuroda looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuroda, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bell's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuroda wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Kuroda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bell has his foot on Kuroda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuroda works his way back into a safe position though.
Bell has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Kuroda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now.
Kuroda trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Kuroda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now.
Kuroda looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Kuroda avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kuroda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kuroda is posturing up here but Bell has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kuroda tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kuroda has to tap! Slick submission there by Bell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rj Bell!
Rj Bell is the new middleweight champion!

Event: EFC 13
Date: May 07, 2021

#R1#
Hornblower pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuroda! But no joy.#CL#
Hornblower takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuroda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuroda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hornblower has him pressed against the cage.
Kuroda is trying to pull guard but Hornblower has him pressed against the cage.
Hornblower working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuroda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hornblower to keep the fight standing.
Kuroda being controlled against the cage.
Kuroda wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuroda tries to circle away but Hornblower has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Hornblower manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hornblower .#TD2#
Kuroda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hornblower is trying to control the position but Kuroda postures up.
Kuroda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hornblower is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuroda is aware though and is defending well.
Hornblower seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Hornblower not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuroda wants to control from the top but Hornblower keeps moving.
Hornblower pulls Kuroda in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuroda from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kuroda stopping the sweep attempt from Hornblower .
Hornblower keeping moving, preventing Kuroda from controlling successfully.
Hornblower is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuroda trying to control but Hornblower is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hornblower is looking to land body kicks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kuroda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Horacio Hornblower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Hornblower instigates a clinch.
Kuroda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hornblower gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Horacio Hornblower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
Kuroda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hornblower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Hornblower .
Kuroda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A shot in the inside from Hornblower .
A short uppercut from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hornblower .
Kuroda is trying to pull guard but Hornblower turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hornblower has Kuroda pushed against the cage.
Hornblower is pushing Kuroda up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hornblower is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kuroda wants to get back to striking at distance but Hornblower won't allow it. #T3#
Hornblower avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Horacio Hornblower .
Hornblower throws a wild body kick that Kuroda sees coming a mile off.
Kuroda throws out a counter right but Hornblower avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Hornblower drives through and clinches with Kuroda against the cage.
Hornblower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hornblower lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Hornblower lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hornblower lands a body shot.
Hornblower stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuroda takes a shot to the head.
Hornblower leaning against his opponent.
Kuroda is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kuroda goes for a takedown attempt but Hornblower pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hornblower takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch combination from Hornblower misses.
It seemed like Kuroda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Hornblower . #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hornblower scores with a jab to the body.
Kuroda tries for a takedown but Hornblower circles away easily
and Hornblower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Hornblower as Kuroda shoots in.
Hornblower jabs at Kuroda's body.
Hornblower lands with a straight right. Kuroda didn't see that one coming.
Hornblower lands a nice hook to Kuroda's body. Kuroda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hornblower misses with a kick to the body.
Hornblower throws a wild body kick that Kuroda sees coming a mile off.
Hornblower misses with a hook. Kuroda ducked under it nicely.
Hornblower tries to land a front kick but Kuroda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hornblower moves out of range as Kuroda strikes.
Hornblower tries to work over Kuroda's front leg with a kick but Kuroda checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Hornblower dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hornblower is looking to land body kicks.
Kuroda takes one to the side of the head.
Hornblower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horacio Hornblower is winning the standup battle so far.
Hornblower misses the jab.
Hornblower misses with a straight right.
Kuroda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hornblower avoids it really well and circles away.
Hornblower displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuroda throws out the jab.
Hornblower clobbers Kuroda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda shoots in and drives through. Hornblower sprawls well.
Hornblower appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kuroda with a poor takedown
and Hornblower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horacio Hornblower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Hornblower has knocked Kuroda down with a huge combo! Hornblower steps away and waves a wobbly Kuroda back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Kuroda is rocked!
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!
Hornblower cracks Kuroda with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kuroda tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hornblower pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kuroda is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horacio Hornblower !
Horacio Hornblower retains his lightweight title!

Event: EFC 12
Date: Apr 16, 2021

#R1#
Kuroda fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Gray counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gray .
We've been hearing reports that Kuroda has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kuroda wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Gray manages to break the clinch.
Kuroda misses with a hook #TD2#
and Gray counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Gray is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuroda is just riding it out for now. Gray eventually gives up the hold.
Kuroda is refusing to be controlled, as Gray sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gray is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuroda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gray . #SUB#
Kuroda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gray pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Kuroda looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gray is looking for a kimura but Kuroda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gray to get the leverage.
Kuroda wants to control but Gray is keeping busy.
Kuroda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gray is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Gray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Kuroda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gray pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gray is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuroda is just riding it out for now. Gray eventually gives up the hold.
Kuroda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuroda is looking to control Gray 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuroda avoid being mounted?
Gray controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Gray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuroda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuroda is staying active underneath Gray , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuroda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gray is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Kuroda tries to get to full guard but Gray has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kuroda is defending against the submission attempts here by Gray .
Kuroda trying to control here.
Kuroda tries to roll over but Gray keeps him under control.
Gray is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Gray is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuroda defends it well. #SUB2#
Gray is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Gray is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kuroda as he works his way to full guard. #SUB2#
Gray 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.
Gray trying to control but Kuroda is working from the bottom.
Kuroda wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kuroda is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Kuroda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aron Gray dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A big right from Kuroda misses.
Gray tries to counter with a clinch but Kuroda shakes him off and moves away.
Kuroda throws out a loose jab but Gray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gray tries to counter with a clinch but Kuroda shakes him off and moves away.
Kuroda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gray is fending him off so far but Kuroda persists. Nope, Gray circles away and we're back to standing.
Gray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuroda.
And Gray tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuroda pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kuroda throws a jab when Gray was well out of range.
Gray tries to counter with a clinch but Kuroda shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gray as he avoids it easily.
Gray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daizen Kuroda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kuroda shoots in and bounces Gray off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Gray throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Gray escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuroda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuroda advances to half guard.
Gray wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kuroda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Kuroda is working for a submission of some sort.
Gray is trying to stand. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Kuroda seems to be working for a kimura but Gray defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gray looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kuroda wants to work for an arm triangle but Gray is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gray regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kuroda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gray is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gray has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kuroda 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 Gray .
Kuroda tries to move to mount but Gray blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Gray is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Kuroda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gray has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kuroda trying to control the position but Gray is working away. #SUB#
Kuroda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gray has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gray is looking to regain half guard here but Kuroda keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gray struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Kuroda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gray gets back to half guard.
Gray is staying active underneath Kuroda, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Kuroda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gray sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gray wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Gray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuroda pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daizen Kuroda dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Kuroda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gray as he avoids it easily.
Daizen Kuroda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray slips under a jab.
Kuroda throws an overhand right that lands on Gray 's shoulder, as Gray tries to avoid the shot.
Kuroda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuroda scores with the left hand. Gray knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Kuroda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kuroda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1##SUB#
Kuroda is looking for a kimura but Gray is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuroda to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gray looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kuroda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gray is not content to let Kuroda control the position.
Gray wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Kuroda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gray defends it well. #SUB#
Gray is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuroda. #SUB2#
Gray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuroda pulls his head out easily.
Gray is trying to get back to full guard.
Gray makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gray .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kuroda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gray is keeping the position for now.
Kuroda trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gray has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Kuroda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gray controls Kuroda momentarily but Kuroda frees himself.
Kuroda is pushing down on Gray 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gray is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuroda has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gray tries to kick Kuroda off but Kuroda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gray is not content to let Kuroda control the position.
Kuroda not doing much here. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gray looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gray tries to roll over but Kuroda keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gray actively working from the bottom here.
Gray tries to roll over but Kuroda keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kuroda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gray defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gray wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daizen Kuroda clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Kuroda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gray pinned against the cage. Gray gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuroda dives in for a single leg takedown but Gray sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gray wants to counter with a clinch but Kuroda pushes him away.#BC2#
Gray 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuroda throws a big shot that misses.
Gray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda darts in looking for a takedown but Gray gets double underhooks and turns Kuroda into the cage.
Gray with the counter takedown but Kuroda avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daizen Kuroda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Gray breaks from the clinch.
Kuroda loads up on a big right hand but Gray slips the punch.
Gray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuroda throws a shot from downtown. Gray moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Kuroda darts in looking for a takedown but Gray gets double underhooks and turns Kuroda into the cage.
Kuroda sets himself, and Gray steps forward looking for the clinch! Kuroda avoids it this time.
Gray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuroda tries to pull guard but Gray won't allow it. #TD2#
Gray drags the fight down to the ground.
Kuroda trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gray escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuroda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gray throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kuroda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuroda has managed to get both his arms back between Gray 's legs - danger averted.
Kuroda trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Kuroda stands and throws Gray 's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Gray is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kuroda's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Kuroda! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Gray has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Daizen Kuroda!
Daizen Kuroda retains his middleweight title!
Daizen Kuroda very nearly forgot to thank EFC Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: EFC 11
Date: Mar 28, 2021

#R1#
Kimber takes a swing at Kuroda's ribcage but misses.
Kimber slips a straight right by Kuroda.
Kimber wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kimber rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Kuroda counters with a shoot takedown. Kimber fights it but they end up in guard.
Kuroda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimber is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kimber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuroda defends well.
Kimber looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kuroda puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kimber is doing well to control the position and prevent Kuroda from advancing to side control.
Kuroda frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kuroda has control of Kimber's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kimber regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kuroda looking to control but Kimber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1##SUB2#
Kuroda has hold of Kimber's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kimber manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB2#
Kuroda is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kimber to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kimber shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Kuroda goes for an armbar but Kimber turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kimber.
Kuroda trying to keep a closed guard but Kimber is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Kimber drops back looking for a leg! Kuroda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kuroda manages to kick Kimber off! Kimber jumps back into Kuroda's guard. #SUB2#
Kuroda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kimber doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kimber manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuroda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2##SUB2#
Kuroda looking for a guillotine here but Kimber defends easily.
Kimber wants to control from the top but Kuroda keeps moving.
Kimber is really struggling to control Kuroda but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Kuroda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimber defends well.#SUB2#
Kuroda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB#
Kimber is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kimber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kimber trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuroda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kimber postures up.
Kimber trying to control but Kuroda is working from the bottom.
Kuroda has control of Kimber's left arm, preventing Kimber from doing any damage.
Kimber wants to control from the top but Kuroda keeps moving. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Kuroda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kimber to the mat! Kimber manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimber looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimber, not yet. #SUB#
Kimber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuroda defends well.
Kimber looking to control.
Kuroda pushing down on Kimber's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kimber actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kuroda wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Kuroda seems to be working for a kimura but Kimber defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daizen Kuroda dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kimber walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuroda defending well as Kimber loads up on a big left hand.
Kuroda misses the jab.
Kuroda misses with a straight left.
Kimber half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Kuroda.
Some wild striking there from Kimber.
Kimber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kimber tries to counter with a takedown but Kuroda is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuroda misses the jab.#TD2#
Kuroda gets a takedown into half guard.
Kimber is trying to maintain the position but Kuroda is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB#
Kimber looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kimber is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuroda. #SUB#
Kimber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kuroda seems to be working for a kimura but Kimber defends the submission attempt.
Kimber is controlling Kuroda's trapped leg to prevent Kuroda from advancing to side control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Kimber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuroda pulls his head out easily.
Kimber is looking for a sweep. Kuroda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimber is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Kimber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kuroda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kuroda trying to control from half guard but Kimber is working away. #SUB2#
Kuroda is looking for a kimura but Kimber is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuroda to get the leverage.
Kimber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuroda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuroda's back!#T3#
Kuroda trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Kimber has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kimber is trying to stick to Kuroda's back but Kuroda is turning into Kimber. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kimber's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kuroda.#SUB#
Kimber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuroda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuroda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuroda trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kuroda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kuroda slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Kuroda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimber keeps working.
Kuroda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuroda prevents Kimber from improving his position.
Daizen Kuroda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuroda working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kimber's thigh. Kimber counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kuroda forces his way into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimber is trying to maintain the position but Kuroda is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kuroda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimber defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daizen Kuroda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Kimber misses the jab.
Kuroda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Kimber.
Kuroda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuroda misses with a hook. Kimber ducked under it nicely.
Kimber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuroda.
Kimber tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kuroda manages to circle out of the way.
A slow jab from Kimber misses its intended target. #CL2#
Kuroda darts in and clinches Kimber up against the cage.
Kuroda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kimber smiles and moves away.
Kuroda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kimber looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuroda is just out of range.
Kuroda fails with the takedown.
Kuroda might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1##TD#
Kimber throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuroda tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kimber is in Kuroda's guard.
Kimber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kimber trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuroda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kuroda is looking for a triangle but Kimber pushes his legs off easily.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Kimber from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Kuroda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Kuroda has his foot on Kimber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kimber works his way back into a safe position though.
Kimber trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuroda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kimber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kimber preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kuroda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kimber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kuroda trying to control the position. #T3#
Kimber wants to control from the top but Kuroda keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kuroda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimber is aware though and is defending well.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Kimber from controlling successfully.
Kuroda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Kimber from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kimber shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuroda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kimber's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kimber throws an overhand right that lands on Kuroda's shoulder, as Kuroda tries to avoid the shot.
Kuroda slips a straight right by Kimber.#TD2#
Kuroda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Kuroda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuroda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kimber gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kimber trying to hold on to Kuroda's head to control him but Kuroda postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimber manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daizen Kuroda really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Kimber is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuroda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kimber misses with a leg kick.
A big left from Kuroda misses.
Kimber throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kuroda.
Kuroda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kimber.
Kuroda misses with a looping left.
Kuroda throws the left hand but Kimber avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Kuroda gets caught napping as Kimber dives in and scores a takedown. Kuroda manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Kuroda is looking for a triangle but Kimber pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Kimber from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kuroda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimber defends well.#SUB2#
Kimber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuroda is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Kuroda trying to control the position.
Kimber trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuroda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kuroda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kimber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kimber trying to control but Kuroda is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Kimber has gone for a leg lock! Kuroda slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kimber's guard.#REVB#
Kuroda won't allow Kimber to sweep him here. #SUB#
Kimber looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuroda passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Kuroda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Kuroda seems to be working for a kimura but Kimber defends the submission attempt.
Kuroda is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Kimber tries to roll over but Kuroda keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kimber actively working from the bottom here.
Kimber tries to get to full guard but Kuroda has control of the leg.
Kuroda controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Kuroda wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kimber trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Kimber looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kuroda wants to pass the guard but Kimber is defending well. #SUB2#
Kuroda seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kimber is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuroda.
Kimber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuroda is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kuroda seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimber tries to get to full guard but Kuroda has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daizen Kuroda dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Kuroda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kimber.
Kuroda misses with a takedown attempt - Kimber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kimber attempts a counter takedown but Kuroda avoids it well and moves away.
Kimber shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuroda sprawls well. He's pushed Kimber's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuroda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kimber fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kuroda is out of range.
Kimber moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Kuroda.
Kimber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuroda missing with a left hand there. Kimber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda tries to clinch but Kimber moves out of range. #CL#
Kimber has Kuroda up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Kimber has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kuroda clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T1#
Kimber has the hooks in. Kuroda is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Kimber is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kuroda knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kuroda for a finish.
Kuroda rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Kimber is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuroda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#SUB2#
Kuroda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kuroda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kuroda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Kuroda is staying active underneath Kimber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well,Kimber is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Kimber wants to free his trapped foot but Kuroda is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Kimber is looking for a kimura but Kuroda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimber to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kimber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuroda trying to control here.
Kuroda keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3##SUB#
Kimber seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Kimber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Daizen Kuroda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Kuroda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuroda is trying to control but can't.
Kuroda wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kimber is looking for a kimura here.
Kuroda wants to control but Kimber is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Kuroda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kimber was covering up waiting for the punch and Kuroda finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Kimber isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kuroda stacks Kimber on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kuroda!
Kuroda is looking to take a break and control but Kimber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuroda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Billy Kimber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Kuroda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Billy Kimber.
I think Kuroda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Daizen Kuroda!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Daizen Kuroda!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Daizen Kuroda!

Daizen Kuroda wins by unanimous decision!
Daizen Kuroda is the new middleweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Daizen Kuroda made sure he mentioned EFC Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Billy Kimber had this to say: 'I wanna thank my fans for the support, thank you MKFC for what you do you'll the best. Good bye.'.

Event: EFC 9
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
Kuroda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Kuroda avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Kuroda throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.
Kuroda misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuroda blocks a jab.
Kuroda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuroda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Daizen Kuroda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuroda thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuroda was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Good shot there by Hunt.
Kuroda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Kuroda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuroda was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Kuroda misses with an uppercut.
Kuroda misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Kuroda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hunt avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuroda slips a jab from Hunt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuroda! But no joy.
Kuroda misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Kuroda throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuroda misses with a takedown
and Hunt counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuroda.
Hunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuroda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hunt defends well and Kuroda ends up having to push Hunt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ispa Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
Hunt takes a swing at Kuroda's ribcage but misses.
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!
Hunt misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Kuroda looks for a takedown but Hunt sprawls well.
It looked like Hunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kuroda goes for a double leg but Hunt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hunt continues to drive forward.
Kuroda swings widly with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hunt jabs Kuroda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuroda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Kuroda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#Kuroda is rocked!
Kuroda darts in trying to clinch
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuroda is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
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!
Hunt throws a right and a left that Kuroda avoids nicely.
Kuroda seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Kuroda misses its intended target.
Kuroda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Kuroda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuroda shoots and misses
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuroda moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Hunt dominated that round.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kuroda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunt swivels and escapes.
Hunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuroda.
Hunt throws a right hand that Kuroda ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuroda also avoids with ease.
Kuroda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuroda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kuroda might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hunt has got the better of the exchanges.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunt cracks Kuroda with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kuroda misses with a hook
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Kuroda is out of range.
Kuroda tries to counter by closing the distance.
A swing and a miss from Kuroda.
Kuroda walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.#T1#
Kuroda misses with a hook
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuroda misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuroda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuroda shoots in and drives through. Hunt sprawls well.
Hunt is looking to counter punch.
Ispa Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
Kuroda with a poor takedown
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt lands a jab to the nose.
Kuroda looks up at the clock. Bad move! Hunt lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kuroda. Hunt pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Hunt!

Event: EFC7: Bell vs Kimber
Date: Feb 21, 2021

#R1#
A big left from Kuroda misses.
Kuroda moves out of range as Hornblower throws a body kick.
Hornblower looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuroda throws a hook to the side of Hornblower 's head but Hornblower sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hornblower is looking for a counter combo.
Kuroda shoots in looking for a takedown. Hornblower tries to sprawl out of it but Kuroda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hornblower manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuroda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuroda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kuroda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hornblower manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hornblower missing with a left hand there. Kuroda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Kuroda misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornblower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuroda checks a leg kick nicely.
Kuroda tries to move into range but Hornblower moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hornblower throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuroda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuroda throws a lazy uppercut
and Hornblower counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Kuroda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hornblower works Kuroda's body with a nice hook.
Hornblower throws out a powerful jab.
Hornblower misses with a body kick.
Kuroda moves out of range of the body kick from Hornblower .
Kuroda swings widly with a right hand
and Hornblower counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hornblower steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuroda.
Kuroda moves forwards but Hornblower connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Hornblower gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hornblower stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hornblower digs a right hand underneath Kuroda's ribcage. Kuroda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuroda tries to score a body lock takedown but Hornblower shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hornblower .
Good body shot from Hornblower .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hornblower lands with a right to the head. #T2#
A body shot lands from Hornblower .
Kuroda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hornblower has him pressed against the cage.
Hornblower scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hornblower lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuroda fails to pull guard.
Horacio Hornblower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
Hornblower prevents the takedown attempt.
Hornblower displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kuroda up against the cage.
Hornblower stalls. #BC#
Hornblower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheers as Hornblower lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuroda doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Hornblower closes the distance and clinches.
Hornblower scores with a shoulder strike.
Hornblower prevents Kuroda from breaking the clinch.
Kuroda being controlled against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hornblower - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
Hornblower is working Kuroda over against the cage.
Kuroda is trying to push Hornblower away but Hornblower has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hornblower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Hornblower .
Kuroda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hornblower scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuroda jumps guard but Hornblower stands there with Kuroda around his waist. Kuroda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hornblower makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hornblower lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Kuroda misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Hornblower on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hornblower takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hornblower lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Hornblower .
Hornblower scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Hornblower on the inside. #T4#
Hornblower lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hornblower lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hornblower slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Hornblower .
Hornblower has Kuroda pressed against the cage.
Kuroda is trying to pull guard but Hornblower turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kuroda wants to get back to striking at distance but Hornblower won't allow it.
Kuroda is trying to push Hornblower away but Hornblower has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hornblower lands an uppercut.
Hornblower presses Kuroda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hornblower lands with a right to the head.
Hornblower lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Kuroda is rocked!
Hornblower slows down the pace here.
Kuroda is still on wobbly legs! Can Hornblower finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Hornblower .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Hornblower dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hornblower lands a really nice looking cross but Kuroda seems unphased.
Kuroda seems to have recovered his senses.
Hornblower with a hook.
Hornblower lands a slapping body shot.
Hornblower goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hornblower fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuroda misses with a hook. Hornblower ducked under it nicely.
Hornblower seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Hornblower .
Hornblower scores with a body shot.
Kuroda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Hornblower closes the distance and pushes Kuroda back into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hornblower takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hornblower digs a right hand underneath Kuroda's ribcage. Kuroda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hornblower lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuroda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Hornblower breaks the clinch. #T1##CL#
Hornblower has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hornblower stalling the fight.
Hornblower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hornblower scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hornblower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuroda can do to turn this around?
The referee is keeping an eye on Hornblower - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hornblower lands with a right to the head.
Kuroda tries to break free but Hornblower pushes him back against the cage.
Kuroda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hornblower lands with a left to the head.
Kuroda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hornblower gets through Kuroda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Hornblower .
Kuroda jumps guard but Hornblower turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hornblower effectively controlling the action here.
Hornblower lands a left hand. #T2#
Hornblower taking a breather.
Hornblower lands a left hand.
Hornblower is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kuroda wants a takedown but no success here.
Horacio Hornblower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
A nice left hand lands by Hornblower .
Kuroda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuroda can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hornblower - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kuroda tries to pull guard but Hornblower holds him up against the cage and eventually Kuroda drops back down to his feet.
Hornblower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hornblower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Hornblower as the two fighters clinch.
Kuroda wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuroda is looking to break free of the clinch but Hornblower has double underhooks. #T3#
Hornblower stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hornblower lands with a light punch inside.
Hornblower keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuroda's efforts to push away.
A body shot lands from Hornblower .
Hornblower stalling.
Hornblower slowing the pace effectively.
Kuroda wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuroda struggles to land a body shot inside as Hornblower controls his hands.
Hornblower lands a body shot.
Kuroda is breathing heavily.
Hornblower lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Kuroda looking for a takedown.
Kuroda takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Hornblower scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hornblower works on Kuroda's body with a couple of short punches.
Hornblower gets through Kuroda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hornblower lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Hornblower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuroda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hornblower walks away with a smile on his face. Kuroda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hornblower goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hornblower connects with a body shot that sends Kuroda's belly button to the back.#CL#
Hornblower gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hornblower lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Hornblower .
Kuroda is trying to pull guard but Hornblower turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kuroda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hornblower gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Hornblower pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hornblower throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuroda on the side of the head.
Hornblower drops Kuroda with a huge uppercut! Kuroda drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hornblower is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horacio Hornblower !

Event: EFC6: Lawrence vs Randle
Date: Feb 12, 2021

#R1#
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuroda moves away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kuroda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kuroda throws a shot from downtown. Jay moves away and avoids it.
Kuroda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jay.#KD#
Jay drops Kuroda with a nice combination! Jay dives into Kuroda's guard, looking to finish! #CUT#It looks like Daizen Kuroda has been cut.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Jay from controlling successfully.
Jay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jay throwing strikes from guard but Kuroda blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Jay is sitting in close to Kuroda's body. Kuroda has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jay is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jay is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kuroda.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daizen Kuroda!
Daizen Kuroda bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: EFC5: Night of Champions
Date: Jan 27, 2021

#R1#
Hornblower connects with a jab.
Hornblower throws a chopping leg kick but Kuroda manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hornblower goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuroda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hornblower throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Kuroda counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Kuroda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuroda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Kuroda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hornblower has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hornblower wants to control but Kuroda postures up.
Hornblower tries to bench press Kuroda off him but Kuroda keeps the position. #T1##SUB2#
Kuroda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Kuroda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Kuroda tries for a kimura but Hornblower is defending well.
Hornblower wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#SUB2#
Kuroda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hornblower is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hornblower is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Kuroda goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hornblower rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kuroda's guard! Nice work there by Hornblower ! #SUB2#
Kuroda is looking for a triangle but Hornblower pushes his legs off easily.
Hornblower trying to control but Kuroda is working from the bottom.
Kuroda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Hornblower from controlling successfully.
Kuroda trying to keep a closed guard but Hornblower is proving a slippery customer.
Hornblower in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3##SUB2#
Kuroda throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hornblower escapes and throws Kuroda's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hornblower throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kuroda dodges the ground and pound from Hornblower .
An elbow from Hornblower crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Hornblower crashes against the mat.
Hornblower misses with the ground and pound.
Kuroda manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hornblower trying to hold on to Kuroda's head to control him but Kuroda postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hornblower is looking for a sweep. Kuroda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kuroda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Kuroda is trying to work for a kimura but Hornblower is defending well. #T4#
Hornblower tries to roll over but Kuroda keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kuroda seems to be working for a kimura but Hornblower defends the submission attempt.
Hornblower trying to hold on to Kuroda's head to control him but Kuroda postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kuroda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daizen Kuroda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hornblower goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hornblower looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuroda is just out of range.
A jab from Hornblower misses.
Kuroda blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuroda! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornblower tries to land a front kick but Kuroda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuroda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hornblower looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuroda is just out of range.#CL#
Hornblower clinches up against the cage.
Kuroda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hornblower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuroda can do to turn this around?#T1#
Hornblower 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kuroda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hornblower pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hornblower lands a nice shot that snaps Kuroda's head back.
Hornblower misses with a low kick.
Kuroda is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Hornblower forces Kuroda back against the cage and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hornblower leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hornblower has Kuroda pressed against the cage. #T2#
Kuroda has had enough of the clinch but Hornblower keeps him there for the moment.
Kuroda is trying to maintain a safe position but Hornblower gets an underhook and turns Kuroda into the cage.
Hornblower lands a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuroda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kuroda fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Hornblower scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Hornblower on the inside.
Kuroda takes a shot to the head.
Hornblower taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hornblower stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hornblower is pressed up against the cage. Kuroda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hornblower down to the mat. Hornblower avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horacio Hornblower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.#CL#
Hornblower fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuroda, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Hornblower leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hornblower lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuroda.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hornblower as Kuroda tries to tie him up.
Hornblower makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hornblower scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hornblower leaning against his opponent.
Hornblower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Kuroda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hornblower gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kuroda.
Hornblower is struggling to control the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hornblower - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hornblower lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
A bit of stalling here from Hornblower .
Kuroda letting Hornblower take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Horacio Hornblower .
Hornblower misses with a straight right.
Kuroda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hornblower tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuroda! But no joy.
Hornblower finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kuroda is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Hornblower clinches.
Kuroda trying to control the position but instead, Hornblower has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kuroda into the cage.
A short uppercut from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hornblower scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hornblower gets underhooks to prevent Kuroda's takedown attempt.
Hornblower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Hornblower dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hornblower throws a nice looking combination but Kuroda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been told by Hornblower 's head coaches at Average Joeï¿½s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hornblower fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuroda is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hornblower misses with a two punch combination.
Hornblower throws out a leg kick but Kuroda moves out of range and Hornblower only half commits.
Kuroda wants to counter with a clinch but Hornblower pushes him away.
Hornblower tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuroda keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuroda wants to counter the offense by Hornblower and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornblower cracks Kuroda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hornblower throws a hook but Kuroda avoids it easily.#CL#
Hornblower gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hornblower lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Hornblower 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hornblower misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Kuroda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hornblower won't be happy with that.

Hornblower explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hornblower connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hornblower misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Kuroda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Hornblower clinches with his opponent.
Hornblower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuroda is looking to control Hornblower 's arms but Hornblower gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kuroda has his back to the cage.
Hornblower stalls.
Kuroda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuroda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hornblower avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Hornblower lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Hornblower .
Kuroda trying to stall but Hornblower improves his position.
Hornblower lands a right hand.
Horacio Hornblower has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Hornblower breaks from the clinch.
Horacio Hornblower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hornblower takes a swing at Kuroda's ribcage but misses.
Hornblower bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hornblower cracks Kuroda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Horacio Hornblower is winning the standup battle so far.
Hornblower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuroda tries to counter with a clinch but Hornblower shakes him off and moves away.
Hornblower tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuroda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hornblower throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horacio Hornblower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Hornblower closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Hornblower .
Kuroda fails to pull guard.
Hornblower stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hornblower lands an uppercut.
Hornblower avoiding damage.
Kuroda misses with some punches.
Hornblower prevents the takedown attempt.
Horacio Hornblower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kuroda is trying to maintain a safe position but Hornblower gets an underhook and turns Kuroda into the cage.
Kuroda wants to get back to striking at distance but Hornblower won't allow it. #BC#
Hornblower escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hornblower throws the left hand but Kuroda avoids the punch easily.
Hornblower throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Kuroda counters with a single leg into guard. Hornblower didn't expect that. #T4#
Hornblower is trying to hold Kuroda in close to prevent damage but Kuroda has managed to pass into half guard.
Hornblower wants to improve his position but Kuroda is controlling well.
Kuroda trying to control the action but Hornblower is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kuroda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hornblower manages to get to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Horacio Hornblower showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hornblower has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horacio Hornblower !

Event: C4 XVII - Might vs. Arcot
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
McCowan cracks Kuroda with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCowan throws a lazy right hand but Kuroda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuroda shoots in looking for a takedown but McCowan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kuroda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McCowan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuroda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCowan pinned against the cage. McCowan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuroda avoids the body shot from McCowan.
McCowan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuroda.
Tony McCowan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
Kuroda shoots in looking for a takedown. McCowan tries to sprawl out of it but Kuroda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCowan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda has his takedown stuffed
and McCowan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuroda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McCowan counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuroda misses with a takedown attempt
and McCowan counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Kuroda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kuroda has his takedown stuffed
and McCowan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCowan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#Kuroda is rocked!
It looks like McCowan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nice sprawl there from McCowan as Kuroda shoots in.
Tony McCowan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuroda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCowan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuroda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCowan defends it nicely.
Daizen Kuroda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuroda tries for a takedown but McCowan circles away easily
and McCowan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuroda shoots for a takedown but McCowan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCowan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuroda.
Kuroda drops his hands momentarily and McCowan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Kuroda fails with the takedown#KD#
and McCowan counters with a nice right hand that sends Kuroda toppling to the canvas! Kuroda scrambles and gets back to his feet - can McCowan finish him?!
Kuroda is still on wobbly legs! Can McCowan finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCowan jabs Kuroda right on the nose. Kuroda blinks but takes it well.
Kuroda with a poor takedown
and McCowan counters with a crisp right that sends Kuroda to the canvas! McCowan follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony McCowan!

Event: C4 XI - Kamara vs. Pwent
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Kuroda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Forsberg circles away.
Kuroda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Forsberg avoids it really well and circles away.
Kuroda fails with a takedown attempt.
Gustav Forsberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuroda is defended easily by Forsberg.
Kuroda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Forsberg but Forsberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Forsberg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuroda fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Forsberg misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda looks for a takedown but Forsberg sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Forsberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuroda moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuroda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuroda is defended easily by Forsberg.#T1#
Kuroda dives in and grabs Forsberg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Forsberg pushes down on Kuroda's head and hops out.
Daizen Kuroda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kuroda feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Forsberg has his foot on Kuroda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuroda works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Forsberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuroda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuroda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Forsberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kuroda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuroda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Forsberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuroda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuroda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Forsberg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Forsberg has his foot on Kuroda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuroda works his way back into a safe position though.
Forsberg is trying to keep Kuroda in close.
Kuroda trying to control but Forsberg is working from the bottom. #T2#
Forsberg controls Kuroda momentarily but Kuroda frees himself.
Kuroda won't allow Forsberg to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kuroda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuroda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kuroda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Forsberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuroda's guard.

#SUB2#
Kuroda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Forsberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Forsberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Forsberg lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forsberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Forsberg stands up over Kuroda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Kuroda has his foot on Forsberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Forsberg works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Forsberg scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forsberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Forsberg postures up and lands a big shot to Kuroda's brow. #T3##SUB2#
Kuroda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Forsberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Forsberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuroda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Kuroda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Forsberg postures up and lands a big shot to Kuroda's brow.
Forsberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuroda's guard. #SUB2#
Kuroda actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuroda is refusing to be controlled, as Forsberg sits in half guard. #SUB#
Forsberg is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Forsberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4##SUB#
Forsberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Forsberg works his foot free and advances to mount.
Forsberg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by Forsberg.#SUB#
Kuroda defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Forsberg.
Kuroda sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kuroda trying to hold on to Forsberg's head to control him but Forsberg postures up.
Kuroda manages to get to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Kuroda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Forsberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Forsberg 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.#R2#
Kuroda dives in and grabs Forsberg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Forsberg pushes down on Kuroda's head and hops out.
Forsberg stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuroda. Kuroda gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Kuroda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Forsberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuroda defends it easily.#SUB#
Forsberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuroda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Forsberg is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forsberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Forsberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Kuroda avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Forsberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Forsberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuroda is aware though and is defending well.
Kuroda passes Forsberg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kuroda trying to control from half guard but Forsberg is working away. #SUB#
Forsberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kuroda seems to be working for a kimura but Forsberg defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Kuroda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Kuroda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Kuroda is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Forsberg gets full guard.#SUB#
Kuroda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Forsberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuroda has managed to get both his arms back between Forsberg's legs - danger averted.
Kuroda trying to control the position from guard on top but Forsberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kuroda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuroda trying to control the position from guard on top but Forsberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Forsberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kuroda has gone for a leg lock! Forsberg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuroda's guard.

#T3##SUB#
Forsberg 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.
Forsberg is working Kuroda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Forsberg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Forsberg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Forsberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuroda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kuroda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Forsberg defends it easily.
Forsberg distracts Kuroda with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Forsberg postures up and lands a big shot to Kuroda's brow.
Forsberg stands up over Kuroda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Forsberg landing some decent shots from guard. #T4##SUB2#
Kuroda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Forsberg landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Forsberg 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.
Forsberg trying to control but Kuroda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Forsberg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Forsberg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Forsberg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Forsberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuroda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Forsberg has managed to get both his arms back between Kuroda's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Forsberg is working Kuroda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Forsberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Kuroda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Forsberg dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Forsberg. No joy for Kuroda on that attempt.
Forsberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuroda can do to turn this around?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuroda.
Forsberg throws out a loose jab but Kuroda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuroda closes the distance and clinches up with Forsberg, looking for a takedown. Kuroda pushes Forsberg against the cage but Forsberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gustav Forsberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
Kuroda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kuroda shoots in but no luck this time.
Forsberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuroda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Forsberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuroda somewhat.
Forsberg is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kuroda's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Forsberg moves into range and clinches up with Kuroda.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Forsberg.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Forsberg.
Forsberg misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Forsberg.
Forsberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Forsberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuroda uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Forsberg turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Forsberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kuroda gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Kuroda is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Forsberg is tapping! Great win for Kuroda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daizen Kuroda!
Daizen Kuroda decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: C4 - The Sixth
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Baenre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Baenre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baenre looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuroda is just out of range.#TD2#
Baenre looking to score a takedown here. Kuroda is defending well but Baenre drives through and ends up in Kuroda's guard.#SUB#
Kuroda looking for a guillotine here but Baenre defends easily. #SUB#
Kuroda throws his legs up looking for a submission but Baenre uses it to pass to side control.
Kuroda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baenre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baenre working away.
Kuroda tries to improve position but can't.
Kuroda tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Baenre easily slips into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuroda wants to control but Baenre is having none of it.#SUB2#
Baenre is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kuroda has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T1#
Kuroda gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kuroda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kuroda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baenre pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baenre controlling the pace. #SUB#
Kuroda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baenre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kuroda is pressing down on Baenre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Baenre from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kuroda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baenre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baenre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB#
Kuroda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baenre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baenre stays in close to Kuroda's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Kuroda working for a triangle but Baenre defends it easily. #SUB#
Kuroda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baenre defends well.#SUB#
Kuroda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baenre trying to control but Kuroda is working from the bottom.
Baenre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Kuroda has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Baenre 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 Kuroda.
Kuroda is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Baenre off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Kuroda is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Baenre knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Baenre for a finish. #SUB#
Baenre defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kuroda's arms.
Baenre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuroda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baenre trying to control the position but Kuroda manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Baenre is having to fend off submission attempts from Kuroda, who is looking to sink in the choke. Kuroda doesn't have the hooks in though and Baenre manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Kuroda trying to keep a closed guard but Baenre is proving a slippery customer. #T4##SUB#
Baenre is sitting in close to Kuroda's body. Kuroda has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Baenre is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Baenre is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kuroda.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daizen Kuroda!
In his post fight interview, Daizen Kuroda started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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