EFC 17: Carneiro vs Larndorf PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cesys Kazlauskas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edson Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kazlauskas
vs
Garcia

170 cm
25
156 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

170 cm
31
142 lbs
18 - 15 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesys Kazlauskas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edson Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Garcia has closed the distance and engaged Kazlauskas in a clinch.

Kazlauskas has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Garcia clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Kazlauskas is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Garcia won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Kazlauskas off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cesys Kazlauskas!

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FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Denisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abner Llorent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abner Llorent struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Denisov
vs
Llorent

174 cm
25
140 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

176 cm
20
145 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Denisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abner Llorent!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Llorent misses with a takedown attempt

and Denisov counters with a single leg into guard. Llorent didn't expect that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Denisov prevents Llorent from getting back to his feet.
Denisov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Llorent is proving hard to escape from.
Llorent can't keep his opponent in guard - Denisov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Denisov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Llorent manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Llorent wants to stand up but Denisov is controlling him.
Denisov is working Llorent over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Llorent utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Denisov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Llorent to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Denisov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Llorent pulls down on the head and he's put Denisov to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Abner Llorent!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Janos Bajnai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramazan Emaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramazan Emaev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bajnai
vs
Emaev

178 cm
20
152 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Janos Bajnai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ramazan Emaev!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bajnai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Bajnai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bajnai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bajnai tries to clinch but Emaev is having none of it.

Emaev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bajnai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Emaev wants to pass the guard but Bajnai is keeping the position.
Emaev throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bajnai trying to keep a closed guard but Emaev is proving a slippery customer.
Emaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emaev stands up over Bajnai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bajnai working a defensive guard here.

Bajnai is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Emaev has his hands clasped together but Bajnai extends and breaks Emaev's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bajnai.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Janos Bajnai!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Weichel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota Parsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Nicholas Weichel has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Weichel
vs
Parsons

183 cm
27
162 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

183 cm
25
162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicholas Weichel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dakota Parsons!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.

and Parsons counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Parsons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Weichel is trying to hold Parsons in close to prevent damage but Parsons has managed to pass into half guard.

Weichel looking for submissions off his back.

Weichel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Parsons stalling.
Weichel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Parsons is looking to work some ground and pound but Weichel has wrist control.
Parsons looking to sit in guard and control but Weichel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Parsons tries to strike from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weichel prevents Parsons from getting back to his feet.
Parsons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Parsons is still trying to improve position.

Parsons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Parsons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parsons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weichel.
Weichel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parsons throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Weichel stands up over Parsons, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Weichel won't allow Parsons to sweep him here.

Parsons looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Weichel has picked Parsons up and slammed him! Parsons can't keep hold of the triangle and Weichel manages to pass to side control!
Parsons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weichel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Weichel 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.
Parsons tries to bench press Weichel off him but Weichel keeps the position.
Weichel sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Parsons is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Weichel wants to control but Parsons is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parsons gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Weichel is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Parsons to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Parsons shrugs it off.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Weichel cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weichel throws some wild stikes that Parsons manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weichel thowing shots but they're missing.

Weichel looking for a guillotine from mount but Parsons is having none of it.
Parsons tries to hold on but Weichel pushes him away.
Parsons tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parsons can do anything to dispel that myth.
Weichel is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Parsons can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Weichel working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Parsons turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Weichel off and cradles Parsons's limp body as Weichel celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Nicholas Weichel!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamil Astakhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Coleman
vs
Astakhov

183 cm
27
192 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

182 cm
26
197 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shamil Astakhov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.

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.
Coleman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Astakhov as he jumps to the side.
Coleman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Astakhov circles away.

Coleman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Astakhov's guard.
Astakhov wants to sweep but no luck.
Coleman trying to control but Astakhov is working from the bottom.
Coleman postures up in Astakhov's guard and throws a big left but Astakhov blocks it.
Astakhov tries to strike from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Astakhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Coleman is posturing up here but Astakhov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Coleman tries to roll out but it's too tight and Coleman has to tap! Slick submission there by Astakhov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shamil Astakhov!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

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FIGHT
RATING
24%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandor Orkas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaf Backstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olaf Backstrom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Orkas
vs
Backstrom

190 cm
26
237 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

195 cm
25
233 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sandor Orkas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olaf Backstrom!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backstrom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orkas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Backstrom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Orkas counters with a single leg into guard. Backstrom didn't expect that.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Backstrom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orkas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Backstrom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Orkas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Backstrom scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Orkas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Backstrom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orkas is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Backstrom trying to control the position.
Orkas being controlled here momentarily.
Orkas wants to pass the guard but Backstrom is keeping the position.
Backstrom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orkas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Sandor Orkas has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Backstrom closes the distance but Orkas moves to the side

and Orkas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Backstrom looking to stall.

Backstrom pulls guard successfully.
Orkas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Orkas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sandor Orkas just wasn't active enough.

Backstrom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orkas, pushing him back against the cage.
Backstrom can't get the takedown.
Backstrom can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom is trying to force a seperation but Orkas has the dominant position.
Backstrom struggles to land a body shot inside as Orkas controls his hands.

Backstrom pulls guard.
Orkas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Orkas wants to stand but Backstrom has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Orkas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Backstrom on the ground.

Backstrom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orkas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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 Sandor Orkas will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Orkas misses with a takedown

and Backstrom counters by moving into the clinch.
Orkas is looking for a takedown.
Backstrom is pushing Orkas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Backstrom manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orkas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Backstrom keeping full guard, as Orkas tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orkas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Backstrom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orkas is one step ahead there.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sandor Orkas wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Orkas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Well, if Orkas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom tries to roll over but Orkas keeps him under control.
Orkas prevents Backstrom from standing back up.
Backstrom trying to control from the bottom.
Sandor Orkas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Orkas tries to stand but can't do so whilst Backstrom controls his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orkas is thwarting Backstrom's attempts to control the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Olaf Backstrom wasn't active enough on the ground.
Backstrom tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Orkas defends well and Backstrom ends up having to push Orkas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Orkas prevents a takedown attempt there.

Orkas tightens his grip and picks Backstrom up, before dumping him to the ground. Backstrom manages to land in guard.
Backstrom looking for a sweep. Not yet Backstrom, not yet.
Backstrom controlling Orkas's posture.
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.
Backstrom throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Orkas controlling from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Backstrom 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sandor Orkas just wasn't active enough.
Backstrom misses with a takedown attempt

and Orkas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sandor Orkas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Backstrom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orkas controlling the action here.
Backstrom wants to stand back up but Orkas manages to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandor Orkas dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Backstrom tries for a takedown but Orkas circles away easily

and Orkas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Orkas.
Orkas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Orkas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Backstrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orkas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sandor Orkas just wasn't active enough.
Backstrom shoots in looking for a takedown but Orkas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Backstrom's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Backstrom throws a sloppy head kick and Orkas moves out of range easily.
Backstrom shoots and misses

and Orkas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sandor Orkas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Backstrom.
Backstrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Backstrom trying to hold on to Orkas's head to control him but Orkas postures up.
Orkas is pressing down on Backstrom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Backstrom is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Backstrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orkas pulls his head out easily.
Backstrom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Backstrom is trying to get back to full guard.
Orkas trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sandor Orkas.
Backstrom fails to land the takedown.
Backstrom swings for the body but Orkas moves out of range.
Backstrom tries for a takedown but Orkas circles away easily

and Orkas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Orkas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Backstrom is looking to reverse the position.
Orkas works to advance to full mount. Backstrom defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orkas controlling from mount.
Backstrom wants to hold on but Orkas pushes him away.
Orkas content just to control the position here.
Olaf Backstrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sandor Orkas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sandor Orkas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orkas, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandor Orkas!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jicker Larndorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carneiro comes to the cage accompanied by The Rasmus - In the Shadows. Daniel Carneiro has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Carneiro
vs
Larndorf

188 cm
34
237 lbs
27 - 14 - 0

176 cm
27
237 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Carneiro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jicker Larndorf!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Carneiro with that takedown attempt.
Carneiro throws a right hand that Larndorf ducks under and follows up with a left that Larndorf also avoids with ease.
Carneiro shoots in but no luck this time.

Carneiro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Carneiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Larndorf, who protects the arm well.
Carneiro is looking to take a break and control but Larndorf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Larndorf's shoulder. That is not cool.
Carneiro tries to move to full mount but Larndorf actually manages to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Carneiro seems content to control.
Carneiro is trying to control. Larndorf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Larndorf 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Carneiro in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Daniel Carneiro wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Larndorf scores with a hook to the body. Carneiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carneiro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Larndorf. No joy for Carneiro on that attempt.
Carneiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Larndorf misses with a wild body shot.
Daniel Carneiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larndorf drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Carneiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Carneiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Larndorf tries to avoid it but Carneiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Larndorf to the ground. Larndorf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carneiro misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro tries for a takedown but Larndorf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Larndorf misses with an uppercut

and Carneiro counters by moving into the clinch.
Carneiro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Larndorf gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Larndorf throws a head punch that misses.
Larndorf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Larndorf presses Carneiro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larndorf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Larndorf lands with a short shot to the head.

It looks like Daniel Carneiro has been cut.
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!
Still in the clinch, Larndorf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Larndorf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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 Daniel Carneiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Carneiro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Larndorf throws a looping overhand right but Carneiro ducks down to avoid it.
Carneiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carneiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Larndorf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carneiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Larndorf counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Larndorf.
Larndorf stops a takedown attempt from Carneiro.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larndorf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Carneiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larndorf gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carneiro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Larndorf.
Larndorf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carneiro backwards.
Larndorf lands an uppercut.
Larndorf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carneiro backwards.
Larndorf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Larndorf pushes Carneiro against the cage. Larndorf is working some dirty boxing. Larndorf pushes off with a quick right hook! Carneiro goes down! Carneiro tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Larndorf moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jicker Larndorf!
Jicker Larndorf is the new heavyweight champion!
Jicker Larndorf 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.