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EFC 24: Da Gaucho vs Llorent 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Peerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Peerson's choice of entrance music: Good Feeling. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Peerson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hammer seems to be looking for submissions.
Peerson trying to control from the bottom.
Hammer is working for a kimura here but Peerson manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hammer's guard.
Peerson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hammer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Peerson trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Peerson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Peerson from controlling successfully.
Peerson stopping the sweep attempt from Hammer.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ross Peerson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Peerson!
Hammer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Peerson lands a jab to Hammer's midsection.
Hammer tries to clinch
and Peerson counters by clinching up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Peerson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hammer's brow.
Hammer is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peerson is trying to force a seperation but Hammer has the dominant position.
Hammer can't break the clinch.
Hammer prevents Peerson from breaking the clinch.
Peerson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Peerson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peerson throws a right hand that Hammer ducks under and follows up with a left that Hammer also avoids with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Peerson scores with a four punch combination!
Hammer is looking to clinch.
Hammer slips a jab and a cross from Peerson.
Hammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peerson tries to work over Hammer's front leg with a kick but Hammer checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peerson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peerson wants it to stay on the feet.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Peerson sprawls well. Peerson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hammer gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peerson tries to bum rush Hammer with a series of wild strikes but Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer tries to clinch there but Peerson circles away.
Hammer tries to clinch up.
Peerson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt - Peerson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Peerson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hammer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hammer.
Hammer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Peerson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Peerson has Hammer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hammer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Peerson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peerson looks to land a combination but Hammer avoids it well.
Peerson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Peerson does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hammer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Peerson moves into the clinch.
Hammer keeps control of Peerson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hammer wants to get back to striking at distance but Peerson won't allow it.
Hammer has picked Peerson up - he's going for a ride! Hammer dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Peerson's head.
Hammer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hammer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tom Hammer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hammer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Peerson slaps away a takedown attempt from Hammer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hammer walks into a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peerson throws a right and a left that Hammer avoids nicely.
Peerson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hammer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peerson pinned against the cage. Peerson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Peerson circles away.
Peerson lands the left hand.
Peerson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some bone on bone action there as Hammer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tom Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peerson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hammer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer works his way into full mount!
Hammer wants to control the action but instead Peerson gets a body lock and reverses into Hammer's guard! Nice work!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peerson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Peerson trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Hammer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peerson trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Hammer has his hands on Peerson's head, controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Peerson fails to land with a series of punches.
Peerson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hammer backs up against the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Peerson.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Peerson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hammer is controlling 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!
Peerson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammer stands and throws Peerson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer trying to control the position but Peerson is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Hammer.
Hammer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peerson is trying to get back to half guard.
Peerson is not content to let Hammer control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tom Hammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammer throws a strike aimed at the side of Peerson's head but Peerson avoids it well.
Peerson parries the strikes from Hammer easily there. Hammer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Peerson to escape.
Peerson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer gets the takedown into side control.
Hammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peerson keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Hammer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Peerson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hammer darts in trying to clinch
and Peerson counters with a stiff right hand.
Peerson misses with a double jab.
Hammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peerson misses with a series of wild punches.
Peerson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Peerson.
Hammer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Peerson counters with an outside leg kick.
Peerson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Peerson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ross Peerson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hammer shoots in looking for a takedown but Peerson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hammer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peerson throws a right and a left that Hammer avoids nicely.
Hammer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Peerson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hammer has double underhooks.
Hammer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peerson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer tries to clinch up
and Peerson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Peerson.
Hammer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hammer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Peerson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Peerson prevents the takedown attempt.
Hammer tries to break free but Peerson pushes him back against the cage.
Hammer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Peerson manages to get underhooks.
Peerson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peerson looks to land a combination but Hammer avoids it well.
Peerson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Peerson.
Hammer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hammer checks a leg kick.
Peerson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peerson. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Peerson. No joy for Hammer on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Peerson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hammer!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hammer stops Peerson from passing to mount.
Hammer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Peerson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Peerson working away.
Peerson tries to score with some ground and pound. Hammer controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Peerson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hammer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peerson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hammer somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peerson closes the distance and clinches.
Peerson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peerson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hammer's guard.
Peerson stands up from Hammer's guard - Peerson perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peerson misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hammer.
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.
Ross Peerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tom Hammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peerson misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Peerson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hammer 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tom Hammer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Iloliemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaakko Iloliemi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Iloliemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reggie Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iloliemi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iloliemi trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iloliemi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Iloliemi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Iloliemi controlling from the top position.
Coleman wants to stand up but Iloliemi is controlling him.
Iloliemi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coleman is keeping the position for now.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet but Iloliemi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Iloliemi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Iloliemi. No joy for Coleman on that attempt.
Coleman throws a right hand that Iloliemi ducks under and follows up with a left that Iloliemi also avoids with ease.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Coleman. No joy for Iloliemi on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Iloliemi or perhaps it was just good defense by Coleman, which made it look bad.
Iloliemi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Coleman defends well and Iloliemi ends up having to push Coleman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaakko Iloliemi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman wants the takedown. Iloliemi is fighting it off but Coleman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Iloliemi's guard against the cage.
Coleman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Iloliemi is trying to keep Coleman in close.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iloliemi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iloliemi landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iloliemi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Coleman's face.
Iloliemi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Iloliemi has control of Coleman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Coleman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Coleman squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iloliemi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Iloliemi controlling from the full mount.
Coleman is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Coleman taking shots to the head.
Coleman is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Iloliemi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Coleman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Iloliemi lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iloliemi wants to control the pace but Coleman is squirming around nicely.
Coleman is trying to stand.
Iloliemi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
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!
Coleman is trying to stand up.
Iloliemi looking to control but Coleman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Iloliemi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Coleman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Iloliemi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Iloliemi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Iloliemi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Iloliemi.
Iloliemi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coleman but Coleman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaakko Iloliemi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Iloliemi is defended easily by Coleman.
Jaakko Iloliemi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt - Iloliemi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Iloliemi has a takedown stuffed.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Coleman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jaakko Iloliemi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Iloliemi is looking for a sweep.
Iloliemi is not content to let Coleman control the position.
Iloliemi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
It looks like Jaakko Iloliemi has been cut.
Iloliemi is working to get back to half guard.
Iloliemi is working hard here to advance position.
Iloliemi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Iloliemi tries to get out of the position.
Iloliemi tries to lock up and control but Coleman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Iloliemi is looking to get to half guard.
Coleman lands with some strikes.
Iloliemi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Coleman dominating with strikes here.
Jaakko Iloliemi's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman controlling his opponent.
Coleman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jeez, Jaakko Iloliemi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jaakko Iloliemi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Reggie Coleman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foster comes into a darkened arena with his song building. If you want blood - AC/DC kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rex Riley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Foster!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Foster.
Foster shoots in for a double leg but Riley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've been informed that Foster has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Foster punishes Riley's body with a nice straight punch.
Foster throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Foster misses with a hook. Riley ducked under it nicely.
Foster forces Riley back against the cage and clinches.
Foster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riley backwards.
Foster is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster gets through Riley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Foster lands a body punch in the clinch.
Riley is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Foster.
Foster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riley or not.
Foster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Foster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Riley.
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!
Foster lands a hook that snaps the head of Riley backwards.
Foster manages to break the clinch.
Foster lands a right hook to the body.
Foster lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Foster!
Martin Foster is the new super heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Martin Foster was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Veljanovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Abreu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronaldo Abreu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikola Veljanovski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronaldo Abreu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veljanovski pushes Abreu up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Veljanovski.
Abreu is trying to break the clinch but Veljanovski is controlling him.
Veljanovski looking to throw knees to the head but Abreu is blocking nicely.
Veljanovski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veljanovski has Abreu pushed against the cage.
Veljanovski seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikola Veljanovski.
Abreu tries to sprawl but Veljanovski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Abreu actively working from the bottom here.
Veljanovski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Veljanovski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Veljanovski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abreu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Veljanovski.
Abreu is trying to control but can't.
Abreu wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Abreu wants to control but Veljanovski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veljanovski decides to stand and escape the position.
Nikola Veljanovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veljanovski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Abreu was covering up waiting for the punch and Veljanovski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veljanovski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abreu has his foot on Veljanovski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Veljanovski works his way back into a safe position though.
Abreu trying to keep a closed guard but Veljanovski is proving a slippery customer.
Veljanovski landing some decent shots from guard.
Abreu wants to sweep here but Veljanovski controlling him for the moment.
Veljanovski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abreu is keeping the position for now.
Abreu keeping moving, preventing Veljanovski from controlling successfully.
Veljanovski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Veljanovski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Abreu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Veljanovski is controlling him.
Abreu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Veljanovski wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Veljanovski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Abreu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Veljanovski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Abreu, into his guard.
Veljanovski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veljanovski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Abreu's guard.
Veljanovski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abreu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Abreu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Veljanovski dominated that round.
That's time! Veljanovski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Abreu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Veljanovski fails with a takedown attempt.
Veljanovski looks for a takedown but Abreu sprawls well.
Veljanovski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Abreu is trying to control but can't.
Veljanovski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Veljanovski is working for a kimura but Abreu is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veljanovski prevents Abreu from improving his position.
Abreu is trying to control but can't.
Abreu is looking to escape.
Veljanovski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Abreu trying to control from the bottom.
Abreu has hold of Veljanovski's hands but Veljanovski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Veljanovski trying to mount his opponent but Abreu defends it.
Nikola Veljanovski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Veljanovski is nestled in close to Abreu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Abreu is looking to control Veljanovski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Abreu avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Abreu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Abreu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abreu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Veljanovski is controlling him.
Abreu working a defensive guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veljanovski wanted to stand there but Abreu had control of the position.
Veljanovski trying to control but Abreu is working from the bottom.
Abreu working for submissions but it's allowed Veljanovski to get to half guard.
Abreu is breathing heavily.
Veljanovski is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abreu wants to get back to his feet.
Veljanovski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Abreu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Veljanovski is working away from the top position though.
Abreu has hold of Veljanovski's hands but Veljanovski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Veljanovski stops Abreu from getting back to his feet.
Veljanovski is controlling the pace.
Veljanovski is looking to advance position but Abreu won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abreu trying to hold on to Veljanovski's head to control him but Veljanovski postures up.
Abreu is trying to stand.
Veljanovski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abreu on the ground.
Veljanovski prevents Abreu from improving his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Veljanovski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Veljanovski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abreu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veljanovski is trying to control. Abreu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Veljanovski dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Abreu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abreu wants it to stay on the feet.
Veljanovski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abreu's waist but Abreu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Veljanovski off to one side.
Veljanovski darts in looking for a takedown but Abreu gets double underhooks and turns Veljanovski into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikola Veljanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veljanovski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abreus head.
Veljanovski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Veljanovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veljanovski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Veljanovski slips under a jab.
Veljanovski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abreu's waist but Abreu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Veljanovski off to one side.
Veljanovski is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veljanovski darts in and clinches Abreu up against the cage.
Veljanovski misses with the head strike.
Veljanovski misses with the head strike.
Veljanovski is trying to push Abreu away but Abreu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Veljanovski scores with a hook to the body.
Abreu jumps guard but Veljanovski stands there with Abreu around his waist. Abreu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Veljanovski breaks the clinch.
Abreu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Veljanovski goes for a double leg but Abreu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abreu continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski stalling against the cage.
Veljanovski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Veljanovski misses with some punches.
Veljanovski has Abreu pressed against the cage, preventing Abreu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Veljanovski lands with a short shot to the head.
Veljanovski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Veljanovski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abreu is defending well for now.
Abreu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Veljanovski lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski is struggling to control the position.
Abreu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Veljanovski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Veljanovski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Veljanovski lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Veljanovski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Veljanovski leaning against his opponent.
Veljanovski lands a shot to the body.
Abreu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abreu wants to take the fight to the mat but Veljanovski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Veljanovski.
Veljanovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Veljanovski drives through with a takedown into 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!
Veljanovski wants to control from the top but Abreu keeps moving.
Abreu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Veljanovski has picked Abreu up and slammed him! Abreu can't keep hold of the triangle and Veljanovski manages to pass to side control!
Veljanovski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Abreu tries to improve position but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veljanovski advances to full mount.
Veljanovski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Veljanovski clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Abreu stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Veljanovski is defended easily by Abreu.
Veljanovski shoots in and drives through. Abreu sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikola Veljanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abreu stuffs the takedown attempt from Veljanovski. Veljanovski gets slowly back to his feet.
Abreu stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Veljanovski or perhaps it was just good defense by Abreu, which made it look bad.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abreu shoots for a takedown but Veljanovski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Veljanovski stuffs the takedown.
Veljanovski fails with the takedown
and Abreu counters with a takedown into side control.
Abreu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Veljanovski is looking for a sweep.
Veljanovski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Abreu asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Veljanovski is not content to let Abreu control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski struggling a bit here.
Abreu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Veljanovski has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abreu wants to control but Veljanovski is keeping him busy.
Abreu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Veljanovski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abreu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Veljanovski, who protects the arm well.
Veljanovski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Veljanovski tries to get out of the position.
Abreu tries for a kimura but Veljanovski is defending well.
Veljanovski can't do much from the bottom here.
Abreu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Veljanovski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Veljanovski is trying to improve his position.
Veljanovski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Abreu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Veljanovski gets back to full guard.
Veljanovski wants to get back to his feet but Abreu passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abreu prevents Veljanovski from improving his position.
Abreu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Abreu dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Veljanovski fails with the takedown.
Veljanovski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Veljanovski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Abreu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Veljanovski is aware though and is defending well.
Veljanovski postures up and lands a big shot to Abreu's brow.
Abreu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Veljanovski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abreu is looking for a triangle but Veljanovski pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abreu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Abreu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veljanovski stays in close to Abreu's body and controls the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Veljanovski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Abreu working for a triangle but Veljanovski defends it easily.
Veljanovski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Abreu can't keep his opponent in guard - Veljanovski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Veljanovski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Veljanovski lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski not doing much here.
Veljanovski trying to mount his opponent but Abreu defends it.
Veljanovski is working for a kimura but Abreu is defending it quite comfortably.
Abreu trying to control here.
Veljanovski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Veljanovski lands a couple of good shots and Abreu has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Veljanovski is hanging on to Abreu's back as he tries to escape.
Veljanovski tightening his grip on Abreu, looking for the choke.
Veljanovski is hanging on to Abreu's back as he tries to escape.
Veljanovski lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Abreu.
Abreu wants to control his opponent's hands but Veljanovski gets his hands free.
Veljanovski scores with punches to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veljanovski lands with a hammerfist to the side of Abreu's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abreu staying busy and making it hard for Veljanovski to control.
Veljanovski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Abreu has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Veljanovski looking for the RNC.
Abreu looking very determined here, making life difficult for Veljanovski.
Veljanovski looking for the choke but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abreu tries to roll but Veljanovski sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikola Veljanovski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Veljanovski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikola Veljanovski!
Nikola Veljanovski retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacques Gabriel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacques Gabriel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabriel lands a body shot.
Gabriel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gabriel misses with a takedown attempt
and Coleman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gabriel's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gabriel is pulling down on Coleman's head to control his posture.
Coleman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gabriel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gabriel wants to sweep here but Coleman controlling him for the moment.
Gabriel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coleman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coleman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gabriel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coleman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gabriel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman preventing the sweep.
Gabriel striking off his back but it's not causing Coleman any problems.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Gabriel keeps moving.
Coleman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Coleman preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Gabriel keeps moving.
Gabriel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coleman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gabriel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gabriel looking for a sweep. Not yet Gabriel, not yet.
Coleman connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Coleman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gabriel working a defensive guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gabriel is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gabriel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coleman manages to get himself to full guard.
Coleman throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gabriel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gabriel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Coleman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gabriel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Coleman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gabriel, into his guard.
Gabriel working a defensive guard here.
Gabriel has his foot on Coleman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coleman works his way back into a safe position though.
Coleman passes into half guard.
Gabriel tries to roll over but Coleman keeps him under control.
Gabriel works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gabriel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gabriel keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coleman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Coleman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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!
Gabriel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Coleman wants to stand and escape but Gabriel is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman is pulling down on Gabriel's head to control his posture.
Coleman looking for a sweep. Not yet Coleman, not yet.
Coleman looking for a guillotine here but Gabriel defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jacques Gabriel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gabriel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel misses with a takedown attempt
and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Coleman connects with a couple of short punches.
Gabriel looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Coleman is defending well. Gabriel quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Coleman has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gabriel celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacques Gabriel!
Jacques Gabriel retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Jacques Gabriel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johny Baker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Frost!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johny Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker is looking to slow Frost down with leg kicks.
Frost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baker.
A combination from Baker does no damage.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Frost misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baker throws a right hand that Frost ducks under and follows up with a left that Frost also avoids with ease.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baker gets a clinch.
Baker breaks the clinch.
Baker throws a series of punches but Frost avoids them all with ease.
Baker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frost shoots in and drives through. Baker sprawls well.
Baker has closed the distance and engaged Frost in a clinch.
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baker swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Baker counters with a two punch combo.
Baker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johny Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frost shoots for a takedown but Baker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johny Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Frost.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
Frost is looking to clinch.
Frost shoots in for a takedown but Baker shows good takedown defense.
Baker misses with a wild combination.
Baker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frost circles away quickly and effectively.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Baker as Frost shoots in.
Baker missing with a left hand there. Frost was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frost with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frost tries to clinch but Baker moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frost circles away quickly and effectively.
Baker misses with a right hand
and Frost counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Baker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Frost dives in and grabs Baker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baker pushes down on Frost's head and hops out.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
Frost closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Baker lands a leg kick that knocks Frost off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Baker misses its intended target.
Baker cracks the inside of Frost's front leg.
Frost moves out of range of the body kick.
Baker lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Baker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
Baker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Frost's head.
Baker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Frost takes a step back to recover.
Baker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frost has time to react.
A left lands for Baker.
Frost is trying desperately to land a takedown but Baker is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Frost.
Baker slaps away a takedown attempt from Frost, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Baker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost throws a lazy body kick
and Baker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baker catches Frost with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baker takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker throws a combination. Frost tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frost moves forwards but Baker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Frost backs up against the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baker.
Baker misses with a body kick.
Baker throws a series of punches but Frost avoids them all with ease.
Frost misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frost slips a jab and a cross from Baker.
Baker clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Baker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No luck for Frost with that takedown attempt.
Baker clinches with his opponent.
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Frost tries for a takedown but Baker circles away easily
and Baker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baker swinging wildly here.
Baker lands with a right hand.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Baker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Frost shoots in for a takedown but Baker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johny Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Frost.
Frost misses with a takedown attempt
and Baker counters with a nice leg kick.
Johny Baker is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baker.
Frost on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baker. Baker obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baker's waist but Baker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frost off to one side.
Baker lands a head shot.
Frost closes the distance looking to clinch
and Baker counters with a nice leg kick.
Baker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baker jabs Frost right on the nose. Frost blinks but takes it well.
Frost misses with a takedown attempt
and Baker counters with an inside leg kick.
Baker tries to bum rush Frost with a series of wild strikes but Frost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frost darts in looking for a takedown but Baker gets double underhooks and turns Frost into the cage.
Baker breaks the clinch.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frost.
Baker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frost circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Baker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frost's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frost looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baker is fending him off so far but Frost persists. Nope, Baker circles away and we're back to standing.
Johny Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
Frost shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baker as he avoids it easily.
Baker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baker throws a series of punches but Frost moves out of range.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Baker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baker rushes Frost and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost trying to stall but Baker improves his position.
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.
A combination from Baker does no damage.
Frost scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Frost fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frost tries for a takedown but Baker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baker misses with a wild combination.
Frost wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.
Baker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
Frost fails with an attempt to clinch.
That kick from Baker tenderised Frost's leg. Frost is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baker throws a right hand that Frost ducks under and follows up with a left that Frost also avoids with ease.
Baker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fighters circling - Baker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frost.
Baker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost shoots in for a takedown but Baker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frost throws a solid leg kick but Baker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Frost.
Frost bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Frost wants to stand but Baker is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Baker dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Frost closes the distance and clinches up with Baker, looking for a takedown. Frost pushes Baker against the cage but Baker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Baker misses its intended target.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baker misses with the combination.
Frost tries to clinch up.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frost has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Baker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Frost.
A punch combination from Frost misses.
Good shot there by Baker.
Frost tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baker defends well and Frost ends up having to push Baker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johny Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Frost.
Frost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baker manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker moves into range and clinches up with Frost.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Baker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Frost has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baker stalling in the clinch.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?
Frost wants to stall.
Baker looking to throw knees to the head but Frost is blocking nicely.
Baker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Baker manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker rushes Frost and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frost can't break the clinch.
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baker tries to bum rush Frost with a series of wild strikes but Frost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baker.
No joy there for Frost, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baker avoids the head kick by Frost.
Baker leaves Frost with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baker.
Frost darts in trying to clinch
and Baker counters with a head kick. That will keep Frost thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost avoids the body shot from Baker.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Baker throws a low kick but Frost moves out of range easily.
Crunch! Baker slams his shin into Frost's torso.
A combination from Baker does no damage.
Frost tries to clinch up.
Frost steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Baker. That one must have hurt.
Baker keeps Frost at a distance using the push kick.
Frost misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker slaps away a takedown attempt from Frost, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baker scores with a hook.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Baker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Frost tries to clinch but Baker moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frost darts in looking for a takedown but Baker gets double underhooks and turns Frost into the cage.
Frost being controlled against the cage.
Baker tries to land a knee to the head but Frost blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Baker clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Frost throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Baker to counter with a crisp jab.
Frost stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baker.
Good work by Baker as he checks the leg kick.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frost slips a jab and a cross from Baker.
Frost shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baker but Baker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frost tries for a takedown but Baker circles away easily
and Baker counters with an inside leg kick.
Frost is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Frost avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker scoring well with a low kick there.
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Baker.
Frost on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Baker avoids a kick to the body.
Frost dodges the punch combination from Baker.
Frost avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.
Baker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frost on the side of the head.
Frost moves out of range as Baker strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baker.
Frost closes the distance but Baker moves to the side
and Baker counters with a thumping low kick.
Baker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baker's waist but Baker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frost off to one side.
Johny Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Frost.
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.
Frost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frost is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baker clinches up against the cage.
Baker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baker looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Frost, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Frost.
Baker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Frost is defended easily by Baker.
No joy there for Baker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frost has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Baker.
Baker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Baker misses with a few strikes there.
Frost doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker swinging wildly here.
Baker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Baker.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Baker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost dives in for a single leg takedown but Baker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Baker had his way with Jack Frost in that round.
That's time! Baker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Baker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Frost.
It looks like Johny Baker has been cut.
Baker throws a right and a left that Frost avoids nicely.
Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baker throws a combination. Frost tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Frost wants to clinch
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frost misses with a takedown attempt - Baker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frost dodges the punch combination from Baker.
Frost gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baker.
Baker looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker throws a push kick but Frost slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker gets caught flat footed, as Frost shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baker wants to stand up but Frost is controlling him.
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.
Baker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baker tries to get out of the position.
Frost trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Frost passes into half guard.
Baker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Frost fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Frost scores with a takedown into Baker's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Frost on the ground.
Baker kicks Frost off and gets to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body kick there by Baker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baker swinging wildly here.
Jack Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frost will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johny Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Frost.
Baker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Frost drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Frost takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Frost.
Baker moves into range and clinches up with Frost.
Baker tries to land knees in the clinch but Frost avoids the damage to the body.
Baker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frost darts in looking for a takedown but Baker gets double underhooks and turns Frost into the cage.
Baker gets underhooks to prevent Frost's takedown attempt.
Johny Baker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frost is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Baker breaks the clinch.
Frost misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baker dips to his left and cracks Frost with an uppercut!
Frost takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Frost on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
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 Johny Baker.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baker, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Baker!
Johny Baker retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Niklas Backstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Haggstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Niklas Backstrom has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niklas Backstrom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Haggstrom!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
Haggstrom with a poor takedown
and Backstrom counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Backstrom is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Backstrom wants to work for an arm triangle but Haggstrom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Haggstrom is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Backstrom.
Backstrom is trying to control. Haggstrom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Haggstrom is defending against the submission attempts here by Backstrom.
Backstrom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backstrom slows the pace down in half guard.
Backstrom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haggstrom keeps working.
Backstrom has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Backstrom is looking for a kimura but Haggstrom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Backstrom to get the leverage.
Backstrom is thwarting Haggstrom's attempts to control the position.
Haggstrom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Haggstrom working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Backstrom has passed into half guard!
Backstrom seems to be working for a kimura but Haggstrom defends the submission attempt.
Backstrom seems to be working for a kimura but Haggstrom defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom is trying to control. Haggstrom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Backstrom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haggstrom's head.
Haggstrom is defending against the submission attempts here by Backstrom.
Backstrom is looking for a kimura here.
Backstrom wants to work for an arm triangle but Haggstrom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Haggstrom trying to hold on to Backstrom's head to control him but Backstrom postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggstrom is defending against the submission attempts here by Backstrom.
Haggstrom is looking for a sweep. Backstrom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haggstrom is staying active underneath Backstrom, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Haggstrom wants to stand back up but Backstrom manages to pass into side control.
Backstrom wants to take a breather but Haggstrom manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Backstrom.
Backstrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haggstrom is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom is working hard here to advance position.
Backstrom has gone for a leg lock! Haggstrom slips out almost immediately though and dives into Backstrom's guard.
Haggstrom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Backstrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haggstrom has managed to get both his arms back between Backstrom's legs - danger averted.
Haggstrom sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Backstrom's guard.
Haggstrom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Backstrom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Backstrom trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Backstrom wants to get back to his feet.
Haggstrom scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niklas Backstrom dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Haggstrom goes for a double leg but Backstrom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Backstrom continues to drive forward.
Backstrom gets underhooks to prevent Haggstrom's takedown attempt.
Haggstrom is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Backstrom can't fight it off and eventually Haggstrom manages to take the fight to the floor. Backstrom looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Niklas Backstrom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Backstrom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haggstrom trying to control but Backstrom is working from the bottom.
Backstrom trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backstrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haggstrom defends well.
Backstrom has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Haggstrom 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 Backstrom.
Backstrom is trying to improve his position.
Backstrom trying his best to control but Haggstrom has mounted him.
Backstrom slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Haggstrom seems to be working for a kimura but Backstrom defends the submission attempt.
Haggstrom is looking to take a break and control but Backstrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom is looking to escape.
Haggstrom is thwarting Backstrom's attempts to control the position.
Backstrom looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Backstrom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Backstrom is trying to maintain the position but Haggstrom is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Haggstrom lands a nice short elbow.
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!
Backstrom gets back to full guard.
Backstrom working for submissions but it's allowed Haggstrom to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haggstrom pulls his head out easily.
Haggstrom is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Backstrom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haggstrom.
Haggstrom wants to take a breather but Backstrom is having none of it.
Haggstrom is looking for a kimura here.
Backstrom manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haggstrom wants to control from the top but Backstrom keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Backstrom looking to control but Haggstrom passes into half guard.
Haggstrom is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Backstrom defends it well.
Backstrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haggstrom wants to free his trapped foot but Backstrom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haggstrom wants to take a breather but Backstrom is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Haggstrom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Haggstrom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Backstrom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Haggstrom's guard.
Backstrom wants to pass the guard but Haggstrom is keeping the position.
Haggstrom working a defensive guard here.
Backstrom trying to move into half guard but instead Haggstrom has managed to sweep!
Haggstrom wants to control from the top but Backstrom keeps moving.
Backstrom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haggstrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haggstrom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggstrom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Backstrom has his foot on Haggstrom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haggstrom works his way back into a safe position though.
Backstrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haggstrom trying to move into half guard but instead Backstrom has managed to sweep!
Haggstrom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Backstrom has gone for a leg lock! Haggstrom slips out almost immediately though and dives into Backstrom's guard.
Backstrom looking for a guillotine here but Haggstrom defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haggstrom pushes down on Backstrom's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Backstrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haggstrom is looking to take a break and control but Backstrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Backstrom wants to control but Haggstrom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Haggstrom is trying to control. Backstrom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Haggstrom seems to be working for a kimura but Backstrom defends the submission attempt.
Haggstrom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Backstrom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggstrom content to control rather than advance.
Haggstrom trying to advance position but Backstrom counters by regaining guard.
Haggstrom lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Backstrom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Backstrom stops Haggstrom from getting back to his feet.
Haggstrom is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Backstrom is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Haggstrom throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom with shots to the head and body - Haggstrom looks very uncomfortable down there.
Backstrom working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Backstrom looking to finish Haggstrom with some ground and pound. This is bad for Haggstrom!
Haggstrom wants to control but Backstrom is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backstrom goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Haggstrom is on top in guard.
Haggstrom lands a couple of digs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haggstrom showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Backstrom has momentary wrist control but Haggstrom slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Niklas Backstrom did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Haggstrom shoots in but Backstrom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haggstrom shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Backstrom pinned against the cage. Backstrom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backstrom stuffs the takedown attempt from Haggstrom. Haggstrom gets slowly back to his feet.
Niklas Backstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Haggstrom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggstrom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Backstrom counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Backstrom.
Backstrom gets underhooks to prevent Haggstrom's takedown attempt.
Haggstrom has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Backstrom is trying to keep an underhook but Haggstrom manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom looking for submissions off his back.
Backstrom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Haggstrom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Haggstrom distracts Backstrom with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Backstrom keeping full guard, as Haggstrom tries to pass.
Backstrom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Backstrom being controlled here, momentarily.
Backstrom wants to stand up but Haggstrom is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom is trying to control the position but Haggstrom postures up.
Backstrom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haggstrom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Backstrom keeping moving, preventing Haggstrom from controlling successfully.
Backstrom trying to control the position.
Haggstrom working some strikes from top position.
Backstrom has his hands on Haggstrom's head, controlling the position.
Haggstrom keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Backstrom's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haggstrom cracks Backstrom with a solid left hand.
Backstrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Backstrom has momentary wrist control but Haggstrom slips an elbow through the middle.
Haggstrom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Haggstrom trying to control but Backstrom is working from the bottom.
Backstrom can't keep his opponent in guard - Haggstrom advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haggstrom passes into side control, despite Backstrom's attempt to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Backstrom struggling a bit here.
Backstrom tries to buck Haggstrom off but Haggstrom is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Haggstrom dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Backstrom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Haggstrom gets the takedown into side control.
Backstrom tries to bench press Haggstrom off him but Haggstrom keeps the position.
Backstrom on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Backstrom stops Haggstrom from passing to mount.
Haggstrom wants to control but Backstrom is keeping him busy.
Backstrom struggling a bit here.
Backstrom prevents Haggstrom from improving position.
Backstrom is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggstrom working away.
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.
Backstrom trying to control but Haggstrom flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Backstrom just trying to survive but Haggstrom is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Haggstrom doesn't have the hooks in and Backstrom manages to turn into his guard.
Haggstrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Haggstrom isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Backstrom stacks Haggstrom 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 Backstrom!
Haggstrom is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Haggstrom is not content to let Backstrom control the position.
Backstrom is trying to get an arm triangle but Haggstrom is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Backstrom trying to control the position but Haggstrom is working away.
Haggstrom is looking for a sweep.
Backstrom working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggstrom stops Backstrom from passing to mount.
Backstrom tries for a kimura but Haggstrom is defending well.
Haggstrom tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Backstrom wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Backstrom is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haggstrom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Backstrom working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Haggstrom is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom is working for a submission of some sort.
Haggstrom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Haggstrom.
Haggstrom controls Backstrom momentarily but Backstrom frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Backstrom wants to pass the guard but Haggstrom is keeping the position.
Haggstrom isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Backstrom stacks Haggstrom 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 Backstrom!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Haggstrom.
I think Haggstrom 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Niklas Backstrom retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Hovimaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicholas Weichel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Hovimaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicholas Weichel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weichel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hovimaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Weichel.
Hovimaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weichel darts in trying to clinch
and Hovimaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hovimaki stuffs the takedown.
Mikko Hovimaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas Weichel.
Horrible takedown attempt by Weichel or perhaps it was just good defense by Hovimaki, which made it look bad.
Weichel dives in for a single leg takedown but Hovimaki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weichel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hovimaki after a bit of a struggle.
Hovimaki breaks from the clinch.
Weichel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hovimaki counters with a straight right hand.
Weichel shoots in and gets a takedown into Hovimaki's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Weichel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Weichel trying to control the position from guard on top but Hovimaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weichel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hovimaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weichel throws a strike but Hovimaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Weichel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hovimaki is controlling him.
Weichel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hovimaki defends well.
Hovimaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Weichel is looking for a triangle but Hovimaki pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weichel wants to sweep here but Hovimaki controlling him for the moment.
Weichel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hovimaki decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Weichel, up you get!
A shot to the body from Weichel misses
letting Hovimaki counter with a right hand.
Weichel misses with a looping left.
Weichel fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Weichel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nicholas Weichel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weichel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hovimaki.
Weichel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hovimaki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weichel somewhat.
Weichel wants to clinch but Hovimaki slips to the side
and Hovimaki counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Hovimaki misses the target.
Weichel ducks under a wild hook from Hovimaki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nicholas Weichel will probably get the nod.
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.
Weichel has a takedown stuffed.
Weichel shoots in looking for a takedown. Hovimaki tries to sprawl out of it but Weichel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hovimaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Weichel gets the takedown into side control.
Weichel wants to control but Hovimaki is keeping him busy.
Weichel tries for a kimura but Hovimaki is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weichel trying to control the position but Hovimaki is working away.
Hovimaki pushes Weichel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Weichel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Weichel is trying to get an arm triangle but Hovimaki is defending well.
Hovimaki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hovimaki tries to get out of the position.
Weichel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hovimaki has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hovimaki tries to escape but Weichel is in control.
Hovimaki prevents Weichel from improving position.
Weichel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hovimaki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Weichel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hovimaki is pushing Weichel's head away, looking to escape. Weichel manages to hold on to the position though.
Weichel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hovimaki has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Weichel but great work by Hovimaki.
Hovimaki decides to stand back up.
Weichel fails to land the takedown.
Mikko Hovimaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas Weichel.
Hovimaki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hovimaki throws a jab when Weichel was well out of range.
Hovimaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weichel.
Hovimaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Weichel.
Weichel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hovimaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weichel shoots in for a takedown but Hovimaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hovimaki cracks a nice hook into Weichel's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nicholas Weichel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hovimaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hovimaki sizes up Weichel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Weichel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weichel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hovimaki but Hovimaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Weichel slips under a jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hovimaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Weichel doesn't seem bothered though.
Weichel misses with a lunging right hand
and Hovimaki counters with a straight right hand.
Weichel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hovimaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weichel fails with the takedown
and Hovimaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weichel.
Mikko Hovimaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas Weichel.
Hovimaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Weichel momentarily.
Weichel darts in looking for a takedown but Hovimaki gets double underhooks and turns Weichel into the cage.
Weichel jumps guard but Hovimaki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hovimaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hovimaki lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hovimaki stuffs the takedown attempt from Weichel. Weichel gets slowly back to his feet.
Weichel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hovimaki gets caught napping as Weichel dives in and scores a takedown. Hovimaki manages to retain guard.
Weichel lands a couple of digs.
Weichel wants to control from the top but Hovimaki keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weichel tries to free his leg and advance position but Hovimaki is retaining full guard.
Nicholas Weichel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hovimaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weichel prevents Hovimaki from getting back to his feet.
Hovimaki keeping moving, preventing Weichel from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weichel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hovimaki is keeping the position for now.
Hovimaki scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Weichel missing with a left hand there. Hovimaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weichel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hovimaki defends it nicely.
Hovimaki clobbers Weichel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Weichel shoots in but Hovimaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hovimaki misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Hovimaki clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hovimaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Weichel. Weichel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hovimaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Hovimaki does it's job there.
Weichel misses with a hook.
Weichel fails with a takedown attempt.
Weichel tries for a takedown but Hovimaki circles away easily
and Hovimaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weichel tries to clinch there but Hovimaki circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hovimaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Weichel has his takedown stuffed
and Hovimaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mikko Hovimaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas Weichel.
Hovimaki misses with a hook. Weichel ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hovimaki.
Weichel dives in and grabs Hovimaki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hovimaki pushes down on Weichel's head and hops out.
Hovimaki looks to land a right hand but Weichel moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weichel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Weichel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mikko Hovimaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Weichel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hovimaki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hovimaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Weichel on the side of the head.
Hovimaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hovimaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hovimaki throws a looping overhand right but Weichel ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hovimaki leaves Weichel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mikko Hovimaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weichel looks for a takedown but Hovimaki sprawls well.
Weichel is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Weichel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hovimaki.
Hovimaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Hovimaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hovimaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Weichel shoots in for a double leg but Hovimaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Weichel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Weichel looks to land a combination but Hovimaki avoids it well.
Weichel darts in looking for a takedown but Hovimaki gets double underhooks and turns Weichel into the cage.
Hovimaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hovimaki cracks Weichel with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weichel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hovimaki connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Hovimaki had his way with Nicholas Weichel in 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. This is the final round!
Weichel with a poor takedown
and Hovimaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Weichel is rocked!
Weichel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Weichel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hovimaki defends well and Weichel ends up having to push Hovimaki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mikko Hovimaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas Weichel.
Hovimaki manages to break the clinch.
Weichel looks for a takedown but Hovimaki sprawls well.
Weichel slips a jab from Hovimaki.
Weichel slips a straight right by Hovimaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weichel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Weichel is still on wobbly legs! Can Hovimaki finish him?
Hovimaki slips under a jab from Weichel.
Weichel seems to have recovered his senses.
Hovimaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hovimaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Weichel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hovimaki.
Hovimaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hovimaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Weichel.
Weichel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weichel with a poor takedown
and Weichel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hovimaki cracks Weichel with a hook to the temple - Weichel is on wobbly legs here! Hovimaki swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Weichel falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Hovimaki wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mikko Hovimaki!
Mikko Hovimaki retains his lightweight title!
Mikko Hovimaki tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandor Orkas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Carneiro might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Rasmus - In the Shadows. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Carneiro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sandor Orkas!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carneiro fails to land the takedown.
Orkas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Orkas fails with the takedown
and Carneiro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Orkas is staying active underneath Carneiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Orkas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Orkas tries to roll over but Carneiro keeps him under control.
Orkas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carneiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Orkas is pressing down on Carneiro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orkas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Orkas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orkas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carneiro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Orkas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carneiro trying to control but Orkas is working from the bottom.
Carneiro advances position into side control!
Carneiro trying to control the action but Orkas is working from the bottom.
Carneiro looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Orkas is avoiding damage well.
Orkas tries to buck Carneiro off but Carneiro is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orkas keeps working.
Carneiro working away.
Carneiro is looking to take a break and control but Orkas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orkas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carneiro works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orkas is trying to work for a sweep but Carneiro has mounted him!
Carneiro is working for a guillotine from mount but Orkas frees his head quite easily.
Orkas is working to get back to half guard.
Carneiro looking to ground and pound but Orkas is blocking nicely.
Carneiro is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Orkas can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Carneiro throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Orkas tries to hold on but Carneiro postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Orkas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Orkas is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Orkas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Carneiro is thwarting Orkas's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Orkas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orkas wants to sweep but Carneiro has passed to side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carneiro trying to control the action but Orkas is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orkas struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Carneiro 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.
Carneiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orkas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carneiro to the mat! Carneiro manages to get full guard.
Carneiro being controlled here, momentarily.
Daniel Carneiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Orkas wants to pass the guard but Carneiro is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orkas won't allow Carneiro to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sandor Orkas.
Orkas misses with a takedown attempt - Carneiro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carneiro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carneiro shoots in but no luck this time.
Orkas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carneiro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orkas shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orkas circles away.
Carneiro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orkas as he avoids it easily.
Orkas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carneiro was covering up waiting for the punch and Orkas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Carneiro wants to hit a switch here but Orkas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Carneiro there!
Carneiro wants to control but Orkas is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orkas can't control as he wanted to and Carneiro manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Orkas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carneiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Orkas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carneiro is proving hard to escape from.
Orkas won't allow Carneiro to sweep him here.
Carneiro wants to control but Orkas passes easily into half guard.
Carneiro is looking to improve his position.
Carneiro is refusing to be controlled, as Orkas sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro is looking to improve his position.
Carneiro trying to control here.
Orkas controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sandor Orkas hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Carneiro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sandor Orkas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Carneiro tries for a takedown but Orkas circles away easily
and Orkas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carneiro's guard.
Orkas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Carneiro keeping full guard, as Orkas tries to pass.
Orkas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Carneiro keeping moving, preventing Orkas from controlling successfully.
Sandor Orkas has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Carneiro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orkas is fending him off so far but Carneiro persists. Nope, Orkas circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro shoots in for a takedown but Orkas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Orkas.
Carneiro dives in and grabs Orkas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orkas pushes down on Carneiro's head and hops out.
No luck for Carneiro with that takedown attempt.
Orkas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Carneiro!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orkas tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Carneiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Carneiro struggling a bit here.
Carneiro is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orkas trying to control the position but Carneiro is working away.
Carneiro is trying to improve his position.
Carneiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Carneiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Orkas taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carneiro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Orkas defends well and Carneiro ends up having to push Orkas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Orkas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Orkas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Carneiro is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Orkas to the mat. Orkas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Orkas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carneiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orkas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carneiro is one step ahead there.
Orkas is trying to control the position but Carneiro postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandor Orkas really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Orkas wants to clinch up but Carneiro keeps it at a distance.
Orkas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carneiro tries to avoid it but Orkas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carneiro to the ground. Carneiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Orkas has a takedown stuffed.
Orkas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carneiro as he jumps to the side.
Daniel Carneiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandor Orkas.
Carneiro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orkas circles away.
Carneiro scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orkas shoots for a double leg takedown but Carneiro sprawls well. He's pushed Orkas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Decent striking displayed by Carneiro there.
Carneiro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Orkas did well to prevent Carneiro getting side control.
Orkas is looking to improve his position.
Carneiro is keen to just control but Orkas is a slippery customer.
Orkas wants to improve his position but Carneiro is controlling well.
Orkas is defending against the submission attempts here by Carneiro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carneiro wants to control but Orkas is keeping him busy.
Carneiro is working for a submission of some sort.
Carneiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orkas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Orkas wants to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orkas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Orkas is looking to improve his position.
Carneiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orkas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carneiro.
Orkas is looking to improve his position.
Carneiro controlling the action here.
Carneiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro wants to pass the guard but Orkas is defending well.
Orkas trying to control but Carneiro postures up.
Orkas is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Orkas is defending against the submission attempts here by Carneiro.
Orkas manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Carneiro had his way with Sandor Orkas in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Carneiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orkas's head backwards.
Carneiro gets a clinch.
Carneiro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Orkas prevents it.
Carneiro gets underhooks to prevent Orkas's takedown attempt.
Carneiro is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Orkas can't fight it off and eventually Carneiro manages to take the fight to the floor. Orkas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro stopping the sweep attempt from Orkas.
Orkas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Carneiro trying to control but Orkas is working from the bottom.
Carneiro preventing the sweep.
Orkas is looking to sweep but instead, Carneiro has passed into half guard.
Carneiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orkas sees it coming and defends easily.
Carneiro is thwarting Orkas's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro wants to take a breather but Orkas is having none of it.
Carneiro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Orkas is looking to improve his position.
Orkas is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Orkas won't allow Carneiro to pass to mount.
Orkas is looking for a sweep. Carneiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orkas is looking to control Carneiro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orkas avoid being mounted?
Orkas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carneiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orkas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro is trying for a kimura here. Orkas looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Carneiro wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Carneiro!
Daniel Carneiro retains his heavyweight title!
Daniel Carneiro decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Da Gaucho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abner Llorent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Da Gaucho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abner Llorent!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Llorent fails with the takedown
and Da Gaucho counters with a single leg into guard. Llorent didn't expect that.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Da Gaucho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Llorent working for a triangle but Da Gaucho defends it easily.
Da Gaucho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Da Gaucho trying to control the position from guard on top but Llorent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Gaucho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Llorent works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Llorent working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Gaucho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Gaucho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Gaucho is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Bruno Da Gaucho wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Llorent gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Da Gaucho counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Da Gaucho stays in close to Llorent's body and controls the position.
Da Gaucho wants to pass the guard but Llorent is keeping the position.
Llorent has his foot on Da Gaucho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Gaucho works his way back into a safe position though.
Llorent working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Da Gaucho.
Llorent had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Gaucho defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Gaucho is pushing down on Llorent's leg trying to pass to half guard. Llorent is fighting to maintain full guard but Da Gaucho has managed to sneak the leg through.
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!
Da Gaucho seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Llorent is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bruno Da Gaucho!
Bruno Da Gaucho retains his bantamweight title!
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