Carl is met with a strong kick to the ribs. Both fighters begin to exchange "Quick Kick" catches Wang with an eye poke. The referee calls time and lets Wang gather himself. Wang says he is ok and the fight continues. Don Rave throws a flurry connecting with the final punch. Carl is rocked and stumbles to the ground but quickly shakes it off. Rave just misses with a head kick, grazing Carl's skull. Carl winds up a heavy straight but is countered by a hard counter knee to the body. After dodging a jab-cross, Don Rave lands a kick to the liver of Carl Wang who steps back and begins to take a knee. Don Rave rushes forward to capitalize but Carl Wang stands back up and is met by a strong cross-uppercut that again backs him up. Round 1 is finished.

I had the corner immediately check Carl's eye and he was honestly having trouble seeing out of it. Fuck. "Carl, I know you like to stand and fight and it's alright, but ... You need to take this to the mat dude. Rave is killing you."

As Carl presses forward Don throws a wild spinning backfist. Carl ducks under it and executes a double-leg to gain half guard. Rave hits an upward elbow on "Gentle Giant", and attempts to get to full guard. During the scramble though "Gentle Giant" takes side control. Carl wraps the arm of Don behind his back and traps it. Carl pounds away with shots to the face. Don Rave gives his back in an attempt to get out of side control. As Wang spins around to take it, Don Rave makes his way back to his feet. A double-leg shot is stuffed initially by Don Rave, but Carl Wang is able to muscle through for a takedown. Rave fires elbows off his back to the top of the head of Wang. Don shifts his hips to get better position in the guard. Don begins to posture on his side. Wang lands a couple of outside hooks and Don returns to the guard. The bell signals the end of round 2.

"Great work, buddy. Nice! Keep taking him to the ground and do your work there. The rounds are even, so you NEED to win the third. Go get 'im."

Don "Quick Kick" Rave wins by Split Decision

I'm irritated, honestly. Carl should have won that fight but those eye pokes were really troublesome. I'm mad that they didn't take a point off for that, like that was on fucking purpose!

After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Kalib Peterson drops down and thrusts forward with a textbook double leg takedown. Peterson sits up and fakes a double axehandle to the face, instead striking the body. Sam pulls Peterson close while he regains his breath. The bell signals the end of round 1.

"He's a wrestler Sammy Boy .. You have to initiate the takedown. I ain't think it's a good idea to let him get mount either. Stand up might be our best option."

Peterson circles Danielsson, landing jabs at will. A trip to the ground allows Kalib Peterson to move into the guard of Sam. Peterson rains down hammer fists. A can opener from Kalib Peterson opens up Sams guard. Kalib Peterson lands two quick strikes as he moves into half guard. Danielsson defends short shots well by turning his head. Kalib attempts to get a leg free to pass but Danielsson has it locked down too well. Kalib wraps the arm of Sam behind his back and traps it. Kalib pounds away with shots to the face. Danielsson is able to work a leg through from the bottom to attain full guard. Round 2 is finished.

"Go for the finish. Let the fight get to the ground and submit him. I think you can score a nice rear naked on him if you pass well enough."

Kalib Peterson wins by Unanimous Decision

This felt bittersweet. I know Kalib has amazing potential, but Sammy boy had fallen into his old habits of sleeping around with women rather than staying focused in training. He's definitely above ABC in terms of fighting level, but Danielsson hasn't been able to string together an impressive streak at the Preliator organization. EFC scouts aren't taking notice.

Stefan Gagarin sends "Vegan Surfer" to the mat with a well timed jab, falling into his guard. A right hand from Gabes guard angers Stefan who returns the favor with a powerful left hand. Stefan Gagarin passes through Gabe Anderssons guard into mount. Gagarin telegraphs his motions for an armbar, but Gabe Andersson gives up his back to stop the attempt. Stefan tries to set in a rear naked choke, but can't quite finish it. Gabe Andersson starts to wiggle out of back control, Stefan lets him escape putting them both on their feet. Gabe Andersson fakes a takedown attempt and clinches with Gagarin. Gabe places a few punches to the ribs while tied up. Gabe recieves a strong elbow opening up the clinch. "Vegan Surfer" attempts a takedown but slips, and Stefan backs away. Stefan is standing over "Vegan Surfer". Stefan hovers over Gabe Andersson pushing his legs to the side and throwing punches down at his body and head. Stefan throws the leg aside and takes side control. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.

"That was sloppy as fuck, Gabe. Stop fooling around and get focused. You're here to WIN!"

Gabe Andersson shoots a takedown from a distance putting Stefan on the ground. Stefan keeps his head down in the chest of Gabe to avoid any submission attempts. Stefan leans up and lands some short punches before lowering back down. Gabe Andersson takes a risk going for a leglock from being caught in Gagarins guard. It doesn't pay off as Gagarin makes his way to standing. Both fighters trade shots and back away looking for the next opening. Gagarin throws a hard jab but "Vegan Surfer" throws a cross right over the top rocking Gagarin. Stefan Gagarin attempts to press in but Andersson uses a inside reaping to put Stefan Gagarin on the canvas. Andersson hops to side control. Andersson lands a few stiff elbows from side control. Gagarin is wisely defending a kimura. Gabe Andersson attempts to take it but Gagarin is having none of it, though Gabe Andersson has used the chance the slide into mount.Round 2 comes to a close.

"Some really good work there, took some risks and it mainly paid off. Keep the fight on the ground, this Stefan guy has some real striking that you won't be able to keep up with."

Stefan Gagarin wins by Split Decision

A very sloppy fight from Gabe, but I still felt he should have won. Oh well. Lose some and win some for Gabe, but I hope I can somehow ignite a fire in him.