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HFC 2: Carlsson vs Vemola PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anton Jorgensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Flyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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140 lbs
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anton Jorgensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Flyn!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Flyn does no damage.
Flyn looks to clinch
and Jorgensen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen won't allow Flyn to get back to his feet.
Flyn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jorgensen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jorgensen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flyn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jorgensen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Flyn wants to stand and escape but Jorgensen is having none of it.
Jorgensen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flyn wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jorgensen manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flyn is trying to stand.
Jorgensen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jorgensen is looking for a kimura here.
Flyn pushes Jorgensen off looking to stand but Jorgensen dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen slows the pace down in half guard.
Flyn is defending against the submission attempts here by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen prevents Flyn from standing back up.
Jorgensen controlling the action here.
Flyn wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Flyn pushes Jorgensen off looking to stand but Jorgensen dives back in and keeps control.
Jorgensen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Anton Jorgensen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Flyn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jorgensens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jorgensen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flyn sprawls well. Flyn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jorgensen gets slowly back to his feet.
Jorgensen shoots in looking for a takedown but Flyn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jorgensen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jorgensen misses with a takedown attempt
and Flyn counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Jorgensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick from Flyn.
Flyn doesn't manage to clinch there - Jorgensen circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flyn wants to clinch
and Jorgensen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jorgensen is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flyn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jorgensen controlling the action here.
Jorgensen is looking for a kimura but Flyn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jorgensen to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jorgensen is trying to work for a kimura but Flyn is defending well.
Flyn looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Jorgensen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Flyn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jorgensen counters with a shoot takedown. Flyn fights it but they end up in guard.
Jorgensen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Flyn is looking to stand up but Jorgensen isn't so interested in that idea.
Jorgensen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jorgensen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Anton Jorgensen just wasn't active enough.
Flyn shoots for a takedown but Jorgensen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Flyn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jorgensen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Flyn's guard.
Flyn is breathing heavily.
Jorgensen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Flyn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Flyn bucks up and tries to throw Jorgensen off but instead Jorgensen has got his back!
Flyn is trying to get to his feet but he's left his neck exposed and Jorgensen manages to sink in a rear naked choke! Great counter grappling by Jorgensen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anton Jorgensen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Veremko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aarne Sarrinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maksim Veremko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aarne Sarrinen's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksim Veremko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aarne Sarrinen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Sarrinen misses
and Veremko counters with a nice body kick.
Veremko lands the left hand.
Sarrinen tries to clinch up but Veremko circles away and keeps his distance.
Sarrinen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Veremko!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sarrinen tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Veremko is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sarrinen is controlling him well.
Sarrinen with the ground and pound but Veremko regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Veremko looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarrinen is looking to advance position but Veremko won't allow it.
Sarrinen prevents Veremko from standing back up.
Sarrinen trying to control the action but Veremko is working from the bottom.
Veremko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sarrinen.
Veremko is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarrinen wants to pass to mount but Veremko is defending the position.
Veremko wants to get back to his feet.
Sarrinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Veremko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Veremko is not content to let Sarrinen control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aarne Sarrinen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Veremko wants to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veremko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veremko tries to clinch but Sarrinen is having none of it.
Veremko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sarrinen throws a combination that misses
and Veremko counters with a head kick.
Veremko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Veremko is trying to push Sarrinen away but Sarrinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Veremko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sarrinen smiles and moves away.
Sarrinen scores with a takedown into Veremko's guard.
Sarrinen looks winded!
Veremko kicks Sarrinen off and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarrinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Veremko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sarrinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sarrinen wants to clinch.
Veremko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Veremko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sarrinen moves into the clinch.
Veremko is trying to drag Sarrinen to the mat but Sarrinen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sarrinen wants to break free but Veremko has control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veremko manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maksim Veremko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Veremko throws a head kick that half lands.
Veremko tries to close the distance and clinch but Sarrinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Veremko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Veremko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sarrinen blocks it with crossed arms.
Sarrinen pulls guard.
Veremko gets to his feet - Sarrinen follows without any prompting.
Veremko misses with a head kick.
Veremko tries to clinch but Sarrinen is having none of it.
Sarrinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veremko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Veremko throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veremko throws a series of strikes that have Sarrinen backpedaling.
Sarrinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarrinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Veremko sees it coming and defends easily.
Sarrinen is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarrinen stops Veremko from getting back to his feet.
Veremko manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Left hook, right uppercut from Veremko.
Veremko throws a series of strikes that have Sarrinen backpedaling.
Veremko throws a sloppy head kick and Sarrinen moves out of range easily.
Veremko works over Sarrinen's head and body with a nice combination.
Sarrinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Veremko misses with a double jab.
Veremko tries to clinch up but Sarrinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Sarrinen throws a lazy head kick
and Veremko counters with a big head kick but Sarrinen shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veremko is looking to clinch.
Sarrinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maksim Veremko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Veremko takes the fight into the clinch.
Veremko manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Veremko does no damage.
Veremko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sarrinen has picked Veremko up - he's going for a ride! Sarrinen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sarrinen prevents Veremko from standing back up.
Veremko trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sarrinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Veremko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Veremko pushes Sarrinen off looking to stand but Sarrinen dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarrinen tries to stand and escape but Veremko actually recovers to full guard.
Veremko wants to stand up but Sarrinen is controlling him.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Veremko manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Veremko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Veremko fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarrinen throws a sloppy head kick
and Veremko counters with a stiff right hand.
Maksim Veremko is winning the standup battle so far.
Veremko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sarrinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maksim Veremko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veremko gets a clinch.
Veremko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Veremko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Veremko moves in looking to clinch but Sarrinen pushes him off.
Veremko misses with a wild combination.
Veremko looks to land a combination. Sarrinen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Veremko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sarrinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Veremko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Veremko avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maksim Veremko dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Veremko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sarrinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sarrinen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Maksim Veremko has been cut.
Sarrinen throws a head kick that misses.
Veremko tries a head kick but it misses.
Sarrinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Veremko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sarrinen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Veremko!
Sarrinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Veremko's face as Sarrinen controls the position.
Sarrinen looking to control but instead Veremko has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Veremko wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veremko kicks Sarrinen off and gets back to his feet.
Veremko tries to clinch but Sarrinen is having none of it.
Veremko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sarrinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Veremko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Veremko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sarrinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sarrinen blocks a head kick by Veremko.
Sarrinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Veremko.
Veremko clinches up against the cage.
Veremko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veremko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Veremko enables Sarrinen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Veremko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veremko wants to stand but Sarrinen is controlling the position.
Veremko has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sarrinen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Veremko working hard to break the clinch.
Veremko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maksim Veremko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sarrinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Veremko.
Veremko closes the distance and clinches.
Veremko wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarrinen jumps guard and drags Veremko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sarrinen 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.
Veremko stands and steps away. Sarrinen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Veremko tries to clinch up but Sarrinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Veremko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Veremko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Veremko closes the distance and clinches.
Veremko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sarrinen has him pressed against the cage.
Veremko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sarrinen uses from the top position.
Sarrinen prevents Veremko from getting back to his feet.
Sarrinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Veremko is keeping the position for now.
Sarrinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veremko is looking to stand up but Sarrinen isn't so interested in that idea.
Sarrinen wants to control from the top but Veremko keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Aarne Sarrinen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Veremko throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veremko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Veremko.
Aarne Sarrinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maksim Veremko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sarrinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maksim Veremko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Veremko, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maksim Veremko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Miranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miranda has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! This should be a great matchup!
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229 lbs
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232 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Carneiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Miranda!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miranda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miranda looks winded!
A bone on bone clash there as Carneiro blocks the leg kick.
Miranda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miranda looks for the body kick but Carneiro saw that one coming.
Miranda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miranda throws a wild body kick that Carneiro sees coming a mile off.
Miranda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Miranda.
Miranda throws a right hand that misses
and Carneiro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Carneiro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carneiro seems to be looking for submissions.
Carneiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Carneiro seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Miranda is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rafael Carneiro!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramazan Abdulkerimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Iloliemi (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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ramazan Abdulkerimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaakko Iloliemi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iloliemi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Iloliemi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Abdulkerimov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Iloliemi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Abdulkerimov has Iloliemi in his guard.
Abdulkerimov wants to stand but Iloliemi is controlling the position.
Iloliemi postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdulkerimov wants to stand and escape but Iloliemi is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iloliemi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Iloliemi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov wants to get back to his feet but Iloliemi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Iloliemi throws an elbow that misses. Abdulkerimov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Iloliemi's guard. Nice move by Abdulkerimov!
Abdulkerimov trying to control the position from guard on top but Iloliemi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iloliemi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Iloliemi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Iloliemi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Abdulkerimov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Iloliemi slips a nice elbow through Abdulkerimov's hands, connecting with Abdulkerimov's forehead.
Iloliemi working the head and body with strikes.
Iloliemi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Iloliemi is trying to control. Abdulkerimov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Iloliemi lands a nice short elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iloliemi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Iloliemi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Abdulkerimov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iloliemi working over Abdulkerimov with some ground and pound. Abdulkerimov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Abdulkerimov trying to control here.
Abdulkerimov is breathing heavily.
Iloliemi is nestled in close to Abdulkerimov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Abdulkerimov is refusing to be controlled, as Iloliemi sits in half guard.
Iloliemi working the head and body with strikes.
Abdulkerimov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Abdulkerimov has hold of Iloliemi's hands but Iloliemi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Iloliemi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Abdulkerimov pushes Iloliemi off looking to stand but Iloliemi dives back in and keeps control.
Iloliemi wants to pass to mount but Abdulkerimov is defending the position.
Iloliemi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Iloliemi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Abdulkerimov is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iloliemi drops an elbow to the side of Abdulkerimov's head.
Iloliemi is nestled in close to Abdulkerimov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Iloliemi trying to mount his opponent but Abdulkerimov defends it.
Abdulkerimov is in trouble now - Iloliemi has advanced to mount!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Iloliemi has eaten all the pies!
Iloliemi unloading with bombs!
Abdulkerimov is looking to improve his position but Iloliemi isn't that keen on the idea.
Iloliemi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Iloliemi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Iloliemi! Abdulkerimov is hurt baaadly! Iloliemi is firing away with more strikes - Abdulkerimov is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaakko Iloliemi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tabarik Maisumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Kuivanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Kuivanen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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138 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tabarik Maisumov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Kuivanen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuivanen throws a sloppy head kick and Maisumov moves out of range easily.
Kuivanen dives in and grabs Maisumov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maisumov pushes down on Kuivanen's head and hops out.
Kuivanen tries for a takedown but Maisumov circles away easily
and Maisumov counters with a shoot takedown. Kuivanen fights it but they end up in guard.
Kuivanen is working an open guard so Maisumov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Maisumov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuivanen.
Tabarik Maisumov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Kuivanen.
Kuivanen misses with a takedown attempt
and Maisumov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kuivanen won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee asks Maisumov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Maisumov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Maisumov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kuivanen is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tabarik Maisumov!
Tabarik Maisumov is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niklas Backstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Chandler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Niklas Backstrom's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Chandler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niklas Backstrom!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Backstrom.
A bone on bone clash there as Backstrom blocks the leg kick.
Chandler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Backstrom is trying to maintain the position but Chandler is very close to passing his half guard.
Chandler is nestled in close to Backstrom, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chandler tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Backstrom.
Chandler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chandler wants to stand up but Backstrom has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Backstrom actively working from the bottom here.
Chandler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chandler wants to take a breather but Backstrom is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backstrom wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chandler is taking a breather. Backstrom says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Backstrom missing with punches from the bottom.
Chandler trying to control from half guard but Backstrom is working away.
Ryan Chandler has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Chandler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Backstrom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Backstrom is just out of range.
Chandler drives through with a takedown into Backstrom's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Backstrom has his foot on Chandler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chandler works his way back into a safe position though.
Chandler wants to stand but Backstrom is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Backstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Backstrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chandler defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Backstrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chandler is looking to stand up but Backstrom won't let him.
Chandler trying to control but Backstrom is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chandler controlling from the top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Ryan Chandler wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Chandler wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Backstrom's guard.
Backstrom has a closed guard, preventing Chandler from standing up.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Backstrom keeps moving.
Backstrom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chandler is aware though and is defending well.
Chandler has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Backstrom is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chandler defends well.
Chandler wants to stand but Backstrom is controlling his posture from full guard.
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Backstrom is keeping the position.
Chandler gets to his feet. Backstrom looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chandler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chandler misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Chandler 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.
Chandler connects with a single shot there.
Chandler shoots in and bounces Backstrom off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ryan Chandler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Backstrom looking for a guillotine here but Chandler defends easily.
Chandler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chandler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Backstrom is trying to keep Chandler in close.
Chandler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler 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.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Backstrom keeps moving.
Backstrom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chandler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chandler is looking to stand up but Backstrom won't let him.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Backstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler is looking to stand up but Backstrom won't let him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ryan Chandler.
Chandler moves into range and clinches up with Backstrom.
Backstrom gets underhooks to prevent Chandler's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Backstrom trying to control from the bottom.
Chandler seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Backstrom is not content to let Chandler control the position.
Backstrom actively working from the bottom here.
Backstrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chandler pulls his head out easily.
Backstrom is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler drops an elbow to the side of Backstrom's head.
Backstrom trying to control but Chandler postures up.
Chandler prevents Backstrom from standing back up.
Backstrom tries to roll over but Chandler keeps him under control.
Backstrom is still trying to improve position.
Chandler working Backstrom over with strikes.
Chandler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chandler wants to stand up but Backstrom is controlling the position.
Backstrom wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chandler wants to stand up but Backstrom is controlling the position.
Chandler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Backstrom keeps working.
Backstrom flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Chandler is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Chandler drops an elbow to the side of Backstrom's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Backstrom looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Chandler dominated that second 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.
Chandler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chandler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chandler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Backstrom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Backstrom looking for a guillotine here but Chandler defends easily.
Backstrom wants to sweep but no luck.
Backstrom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chandler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chandler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chandler content to stall in guard here.
Backstrom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backstrom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chandler stands up and waves to Backstrom to follow him.
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chandler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler wants to clinch.
Backstrom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Backstrom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chandler to score with a decent uppercut.
Backstrom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chandler moves into the clinch.
Chandler goes for a takedown attempt but Backstrom pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chandler, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom gets caught napping as Chandler dives in and scores a takedown. Backstrom manages to retain guard.
Backstrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Backstrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chandler looking to pass the guard.
Chandler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chandler landing with the ground and pound.
Backstrom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chandler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chandler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Backstrom's head.
Chandler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chandler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler postures up and lands a big shot to Backstrom's brow.
Chandler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Backstrom is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chandler stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Chandler clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
It looks like Chandler has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Backstrom moves out of range of the leg kick from Chandler.
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chandler wants to slow Backstrom down by chopping away at his legs.
Chandler misses with a left hand
and Backstrom counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chandler!
Chandler is not content to let Backstrom control the position.
You can see the frustration on Chandler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler is looking for a sweep.
Chandler pushes Backstrom away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Backstrom gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Chandler is trying to get back to half guard.
Backstrom tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Backstrom has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Backstrom is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chandler is trying to control Backstrom's posture but Backstrom avoids it.
Backstrom tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler wants to get back to his feet but Backstrom drags him back down.
Chandler is trying to get back to half guard.
Chandler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Backstrom is working for a kimura but Chandler is defending it quite comfortably.
Backstrom is trying to control the action in half guard but Chandler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler is trying to stand back up but Backstrom is controlling him
Backstrom seems to be looking for submissions.
Chandler wants to get back to his feet.
Backstrom is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chandler is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Backstrom is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chandler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chandler is trying to control but can't.
Chandler is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Backstrom working over Chandler with some ground and pound. Chandler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Backstrom looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niklas Backstrom dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Chandler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Backstrom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chandler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chandler distracts Backstrom with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Backstrom is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backstrom has his foot on Chandler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chandler works his way back into a safe position though.
Chandler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Backstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Backstrom manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Backstrom working for a guillotine from mount but Chandler is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler tries to hold on but Backstrom pushes him away.
Chandler is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Backstrom thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Chandler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Backstrom wants to control but Chandler has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Chandler looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler wants to get back to full guard.
Backstrom maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chandler could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Backstrom has cracked it and Chandler is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Backstrom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Niklas Backstrom! Niklas Backstrom retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Serafin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno Serafin acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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185 lbs
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162 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Serafin!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serafin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Serafin. Serafin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Baker throws a front kick that sends Serafin stumbling back into the cage.
Serafin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baker gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Baker misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serafin has Baker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Serafin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baker misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
Serafin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Baker.
Baker lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
Baker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baker misses with a few strikes there.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Serafin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Serafin slips a jab and a cross from Baker.
Serafin tries to keep at a distance but Baker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice combination there by Baker.
It looks like Bruno Serafin has been cut.
Serafin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baker.
Baker throws a hook but Serafin avoids it easily.
Baker throws a series of punches but Serafin avoids them all with ease.
Serafin tries to keep at a distance but Baker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Serafin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serafin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baker.
Serafin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Baker pushes off an throws an elbow but Serafin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baker misses with a looping left.
Danga de danga de dang - Baker scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Baker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Serafin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Baker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baker rushes Serafin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker loads up on a big right hand but Serafin slips the punch.
Johny Baker is winning the standup battle so far.
Baker clinches up against the cage.
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Serafin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Serafin somewhat.
Johny Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker throws a right and a left that Serafin avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker misses with the combination.
A combination from Baker does no damage.
Baker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baker throws a series of punches but Serafin moves out of range.
Baker scores with a leg kick.
Baker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baker closes the distance and pushes Serafin back into the cage.
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Serafin fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker closes the distance and clinches.
Baker tries a knee to the head but Serafin blocks it.
Serafin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johny Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Serafin.
Serafin tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker drives through and clinches with Serafin against the cage.
Serafin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baker after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serafin dodges an elbow strike from Baker.
Baker has Serafin pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Baker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No joy there for Baker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - Baker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Baker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Serafin back to the cage. Baker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Serafin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Baker.
Serafin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Baker stuffs the takedown.
Serafin is breathing heavily.
Baker lands a left and a right that sends Serafin crashing to the canvas! Baker dives into mount looking to finish!
Serafin is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Baker controlling from the full mount.
Serafin is still in real trouble! Can Baker finish him?
Serafin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Serafin seems to have recovered his senses.
Baker controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Baker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Serafin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Baker misses with a looping left.
Baker moves into range and clinches up with Serafin.
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Baker throws a front kick that sends Serafin stumbling back into the cage.
Serafin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baker.
Serafin is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Baker moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Baker!
Johny Baker is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacques Gabriel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Almeida!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacques Gabriel!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabriel throws an off balance right hand
and Almeida counters with a three punch combo that has Gabriel backing up. Gabriel nods at Almeida to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Almeida.
Gabriel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Almeida counters with a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gabriel. Almeida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacques Gabriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gabriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Almeida moves away.
A big left from Gabriel misses.
Gabriel throws the left hand but Almeida avoids the punch easily.
Gabriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Almeida is just out of range.
Gabriel misses with a looping right.
Gabriel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Almeida counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gabriel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Gabriel misses the target.
Almeida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Almeida manages to avoid it.
Gabriel goes for a double leg but Almeida avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Almeida continues to drive forward.
Gabriel is looking to control Almeida's arms but Almeida gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gabriel has his back to the cage.
Almeida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gabriel's efforts to push away.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Almeida has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Almeida is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gabriel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gabriel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gabriel is trying to pull guard but Almeida turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Almeida has hold of one of Gabriel's legs. Gabriel is fighting the takedown attempt but Almeida gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida wants to control from the top but Gabriel keeps moving.
Gabriel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Almeida manages to get himself to full guard.
Gabriel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Almeida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Almeida keeping moving, preventing Gabriel from controlling successfully.
Gabriel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gabriel looking to pass the guard.
Gabriel postures up.
Gabriel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Almeida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Almeida has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gabriel has managed to get both his arms back between Almeida's legs - danger averted.
Gabriel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gabriel trying to control but Almeida is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almeida can't keep his opponent in guard - Gabriel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Almeida slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Almeida looking for a sweep. Not yet Almeida, not yet.
Almeida is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Almeida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Almeida keeping moving, preventing Gabriel from controlling successfully.
Gabriel wants to pass the guard but Almeida is keeping the position.
Gabriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gabriel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almeida.
Gabriel dives in and grabs Almeida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Almeida pushes down on Gabriel's head and hops out.
Rafael Almeida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacques Gabriel.
Almeida ducks under a wild hook from Gabriel.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Almeida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gabriel's waist but Gabriel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Almeida off to one side.
Gabriel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Almeida counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Almeida stands up and waves to Gabriel to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Almeida dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gabriel misses with a looping left.
Almeida darts in looking for a takedown but Gabriel gets double underhooks and turns Almeida into the cage.
Almeida is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gabriel lands a takedown into guard.
Gabriel tries to free his leg and advance position but Almeida is retaining full guard.
Almeida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gabriel is one step ahead there.
Almeida working a defensive guard here.
Gabriel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Almeida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida trying to keep a closed guard but Gabriel is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida keeping moving, preventing Gabriel from controlling successfully.
Almeida looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gabriel passes into half guard.
Gabriel is looking to advance position but Almeida won't allow it.
Gabriel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gabriel moves nicely into side control.
Almeida is trying to control Gabriel's posture but Gabriel avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Almeida is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gabriel sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Almeida is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Almeida sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Almeida is not content to let Gabriel control the position.
Almeida trying to control from the bottom.
Gabriel wants to pass to mount but Almeida is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Almeida manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Almeida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Almeida keeping moving, preventing Gabriel from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rafael Almeida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Almeida throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gabriel throws a strike but Almeida rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Almeida passes Gabriel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Almeida is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gabriel tries to roll over but Almeida keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gabriel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gabriel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Almeida's guard.
Gabriel won't allow Almeida to sweep him here.
Gabriel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Almeida stops Gabriel from passing to mount.
Almeida struggling a bit here.
Gabriel advances nicely into full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee warns Almeida that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gabriel tries to control but Almeida wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Gabriel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gabriel misses the jab.
Almeida avoids the body shot from Gabriel.
Gabriel misses with an uppercut
and Almeida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gabriel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Almeida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gabriel misses with a hook. Almeida ducked under it nicely.
Gabriel misses the shot to the body.
Gabriel misses with a hook
and Almeida holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Almeida has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gabriel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gabriel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Almeida has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gabriel clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Almeida keeps control of the position as Gabriel tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida is controlling the position but Gabriel somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Almeida prevents Gabriel from improving his position.
Almeida is keen to just control but Gabriel is a slippery customer.
Almeida is thwarting Gabriel's attempts to control the position.
Almeida passes to full mount!
Gabriel tries to control the position but Almeida now has his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel is in bad spot here.
Gabriel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Almeida.
Gabriel fending off the submission attempt from Almeida.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gabriel tries to roll but Almeida sticks to his back.
Almeida trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gabriel wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is trying to stick to Gabriel's back but Gabriel is turning into Almeida. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Almeida's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gabriel.
Almeida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gabriel is one step ahead there.
Almeida had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gabriel defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gabriel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Almeida is keeping the position for now.
Gabriel pushing down on Almeida's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gabriel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Almeida looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel stalling away here and it's allowed Almeida to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gabriel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Almeida controls Gabriel momentarily but Gabriel frees himself.
Gabriel landing with the ground and pound.
Gabriel forces his way into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Almeida regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gabriel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Almeida has momentary wrist control but Gabriel 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 Rafael Almeida did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gabriel throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Almeida to counter with a crisp jab.
Almeida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Almeida shoots in and bounces Gabriel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gabriel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Almeida is looking for a sweep. Gabriel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gabriel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Almeida defends it well.
Gabriel is thwarting Almeida's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gabriel in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel wants to pass to mount but Almeida is defending the position.
Gabriel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gabriel stops Almeida from getting back to his feet.
Gabriel trying to pass the guard but Almeida defending well.
Gabriel wants to control but Almeida is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Almeida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gabriel throwing shots but Almeida is blocking nicely.
Almeida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gabriel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Almeida does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gabriel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Almeida is trying to stand back up but Gabriel is controlling him
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gabriel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Almeida's head.
Gabriel wants to control but Almeida is keeping him busy.
Gabriel wants to pass the guard but Almeida is defending well.
Gabriel is keen to just control but Almeida is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gabriel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Almeida keeps working.
Gabriel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Almeida defending well though.
Almeida is looking to escape.
Almeida has hold of Gabriel's hands but Gabriel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gabriel seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Almeida has recovered full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gabriel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gabriel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel is looking to pass Almeida's guard but actually Almeida recovers to full guard.
Almeida manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gabriel tries to improve his position but Almeida has taken his back! Almeida has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Gabriel tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Almeida pushes Gabriel away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Almeida!
Rafael Almeida is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Da Gaucho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edson Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edson Garcia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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141 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edson Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
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.
Da Gaucho closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Da Gaucho lands in his opponent's guard.
Da Gaucho wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Da Gaucho trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Gaucho's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Da Gaucho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Da Gaucho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Garcia wants to get back to his feet but Da Gaucho is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Gaucho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Da Gaucho pushing down on Garcia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Gaucho is taking a breather. Garcia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Da Gaucho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.
Da Gaucho is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Gaucho is pressing down on Garcia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garcia is holding on for now.
Da Gaucho seems to be looking for submissions.
Garcia is refusing to be controlled, as Da Gaucho sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Gaucho trying to mount his opponent but Garcia defends it.
Da Gaucho trying to control from half guard but Garcia is working away.
Da Gaucho passes to full mount!
Da Gaucho goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Garcia turns into him and now he's in Da Gaucho's guard.
Da Gaucho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Gaucho has his foot on Garcia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garcia works his way back into a safe position though.
Garcia is looking to stand up but Da Gaucho won't let him.
Da Gaucho working for submissions but it's allowed Garcia to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Da Gaucho to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Da Gaucho dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Da Gaucho feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Da Gaucho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Da Gaucho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Da Gaucho has gone for a leg lock! Garcia slips out almost immediately though and dives into Da Gaucho's guard.
Da Gaucho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Da Gaucho lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Garcia!
Da Gaucho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garcia is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Garcia really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Da Gaucho tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Da Gaucho looking to control but Garcia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Garcia is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Da Gaucho looking to control but Garcia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bruno Da Gaucho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garcia is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Da Gaucho working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Garcia looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Da Gaucho! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bruno Da Gaucho!
Bruno Da Gaucho is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Carlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karlos Vemola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Carlsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Karlos Vemola!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Vemola as he checks the leg kick.
Carlsson tried to score with a low kick but Vemola checks it.
Carlsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Vemola throws a series of punches but Carlsson avoids them all with ease.
Vemola throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Carlsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vemola is in Carlsson's guard.
Vemola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carlsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vemola looking to sit in guard and control but Carlsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Carlsson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vemola is proving hard to escape from.
Vemola is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Carlsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Carlsson tries to land a leg kick but Vemola saw it coming and moves away.
Carlsson throws a head kick but Vemola moves out of range.
Carlsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vemola. That did some damage!
David Carlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vemola drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carlsson is looking to stand up but Vemola isn't so interested in that idea.
Vemola trying to control but Carlsson is working from the bottom.
Vemola passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Carlsson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vemola asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Vemola goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Carlsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vemola but great work by Carlsson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlsson stands up and beckons Vemola to his feet.
Vemola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carlsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vemola bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlsson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Carlsson tries to escape but Vemola is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlsson is breathing heavily.
Carlsson stops Vemola from passing to mount.
Vemola tries for a kimura but Carlsson is defending well.
Carlsson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vemola has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Carlsson taking a bit of punishment here - Vemola scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vemola in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Vemola looks up at the clock and then as Carlsson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vemola smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Carlsson is trying to buck Vemola off.
Vemola is working Carlsson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Vemola trying to control the position but Carlsson is working away.
Carlsson is trying to buck Vemola off.
Vemola controls the position.
Vemola misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Vemola scoring with punches from side control.
Vemola trying to control the position but Carlsson is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vemola working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vemola grinds an elbow into Carlsson's temple.
Vemola landing strikes.
Carlsson regains half guard, as Vemola was trying to land strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vemola stops Carlsson from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vemola is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carlsson defends it well.
Carlsson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karlos Vemola 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.
Carlsson tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Vemola blocks the low kick.
Good work by Vemola as he checks the leg kick.
David Carlsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carlsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vemola dives in for a single leg takedown but Carlsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Carlsson manages to break the clinch.
Carlsson avoids the body shot from Vemola.
Vemola dives in and scores a takedown into Carlsson's guard.
Carlsson keeping moving, preventing Vemola from controlling successfully.
Vemola throws a big elbow that misses.
Vemola throwing strikes from guard but Carlsson blocks nicely.
Vemola looking to sit in guard and control but Carlsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vemola wants to stand up but Carlsson is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vemola is breathing heavily.
Carlsson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vemola looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Carlsson!
Carlsson is trying to get back to his feet.
Carlsson is not content to let Vemola control the position.
Carlsson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vemola is controlling him well.
Vemola is looking to take a break and control but Carlsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vemola is trying to get an arm triangle but Carlsson is defending well.
Vemola swings around for an armbar but Carlsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vemola's guard.
Carlsson gets to his feet - Vemola follows without any prompting.
Carlsson misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Carlsson misses.
Vemola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Carlsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vemola avoids the head kick by Carlsson.
Vemola closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Carlsson did well to prevent Vemola getting side control.
Carlsson is not content to let Vemola control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlsson wants to get back to his feet.
Carlsson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vemola keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Vemola tries for a takedown. No joy.
Carlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carlsson throws a leg kick but Vemola sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Carlsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vemola shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vemola was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Carlsson sneaks out the side door and pushes Vemola away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Vemola fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
David Carlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlos Vemola.
Carlsson throws a solid leg kick but Vemola takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Carlsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlsson cracks the inside of Vemola's front leg.
Vemola misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vemola walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vemola darts in looking for a takedown but Carlsson gets double underhooks and turns Vemola into the cage.
Carlsson trying to land knees to the body.
Carlsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Carlsson breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vemola avoids the head kick by Carlsson.
Vemola shoots for a double leg takedown but Carlsson sprawls well. He's pushed Vemola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carlsson is looking to chop away at Vemola's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Karlos Vemola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vemola looks to land a combination but Carlsson avoids it well.
Carlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vemola has his takedown stuffed
and Carlsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Carlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by Vemola as he checks the leg kick.
Carlsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vemola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carlsson moves away.
Vemola throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carlsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Vemola finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vemola wants to control from the top but Carlsson keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vemola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vemola stops Carlsson from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vemola throwing strikes but missing.
Vemola trying to control but Carlsson is working from the bottom.
Carlsson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Vemola shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carlsson sprawls well. Carlsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vemola gets slowly back to his feet.
Vemola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Carlsson wants to land a leg kick but Vemola is out of range.
Vemola shoots for a takedown but Carlsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
David Carlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlos Vemola.
Vemola shoots in for a takedown but Carlsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carlsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vemola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlsson is looking to chop away at Vemola's legs.
Vemola fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carlsson misses with a low kick as Vemola jumps back.
Vemola will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carlsson throws a front kick aimed at Vemola's knee but Vemola avoids it well.
Vemola blocks a head kick by Carlsson.
Vemola checks a leg kick nicely.
Carlsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Vemola misses.
Vemola misses with a hook. Carlsson ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Carlsson misses.
Vemola gets a double leg takedown into Carlsson's guard.
Vemola controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vemola trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vemola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carlsson wants to get back to his feet but Vemola is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vemola controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Carlsson keeping moving, preventing Vemola from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Karlos Vemola wasn't active enough on the ground.
Carlsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vemola throws a series of punches but Carlsson moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vemola checks a leg kick.
Carlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vemola moves into range and clinches up with Carlsson.
Carlsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vemola shoots in looking for a takedown but Carlsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vemola's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vemola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carlsson misses with a head kick.
Vemola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carlsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vemola somewhat.
A big left from Vemola misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vemola throws a solid leg kick but Carlsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vemola.
Carlsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vemola checks it well.
Carlsson wants to land a leg kick but Vemola is out of range.
Vemola looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Karlos Vemola just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Carlsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Carlsson throws a head kick that misses.
Vemola misses with a takedown attempt - Carlsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vemola shoots in and drives through. Carlsson sprawls well.
Carlsson ducks under a wild hook from Vemola.
A clash of legs there as Vemola blocks the low kick.
David Carlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Vemola blocks a head kick by Carlsson.
Vemola drives through with a takedown into Carlsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vemola stops Carlsson from standing up.
Vemola controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vemola throwing strikes but missing.
Carlsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Vemola trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vemola is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Carlsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Carlsson has escaped and now he's on top!
Carlsson stands and steps away. Vemola gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Carlsson misses with a leg kick.
Carlsson is looking to land body kicks.
Vemola fails with a takedown attempt.
David Carlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlos Vemola.
Carlsson throws a sloppy head kick and Vemola moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vemola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carlsson delivers a nice body kick.
Carlsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vemola darts in looking for a takedown but Carlsson gets double underhooks and turns Vemola into the cage.
Carlsson breaks the clinch.
Vemola fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Carlsson to the ground. Vemola is now in Carlsson's guard.
Vemola looking to sit in guard and control but Carlsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlsson won't allow Vemola to get back to his feet.
Carlsson gets to his feet - Vemola follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vemola shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vemola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carlsson defending well though.
Vemola uses his free foot to push down on Carlsson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Carlsson.
Vemola trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carlsson bucks up and throws Vemola to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Vemola throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carlsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Vemola finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vemola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vemola trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlsson wants to stand up but Vemola is controlling him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vemola trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vemola is in close to Carlsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Carlsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vemola is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vemola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vemola drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vemola jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karlos Vemola dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Carlsson is looking to chop away at Vemola's legs.
Vemola shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Carlsson keeping moving, preventing Vemola from controlling successfully.
Vemola looking to pass the guard.
Vemola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vemola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carlsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carlsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vemola is controlling him.
Carlsson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Vemola with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vemola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carlsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karlos Vemola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vemola stops Carlsson from standing up.
Vemola wants to control from the top but Carlsson keeps moving.
Carlsson is looking to stand up but Vemola isn't so interested in that idea.
Vemola thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carlsson keeping moving, preventing Vemola from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vemola has gone for a leg lock! Carlsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vemola's guard.
Vemola wants to stand up but Carlsson is controlling him.
Carlsson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vemola, up you get!
Carlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carlsson misses with a low kick.
Carlsson throws a head kick that misses.
Carlsson leaves Vemola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carlsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vemola.
Vemola looks for a takedown but Carlsson sprawls well.
Carlsson scores with a spinning back kick!
Carlsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vemola is able to avoid easily.
Vemola changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Carlsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vemola is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carlsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vemola scoring with punches and elbows.
Vemola has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Carlsson!
Vemola thowing shots but they're missing.
Vemola is landing with some decent strikes but Carlsson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlsson is bucking up trying to escape but Vemola cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Carlsson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Vemola moves to back control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlsson is trying to stand back up.
Vemola looking for the RNC.
Carlsson holding both Vemola 's hands and preventing any damage.
David Carlsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vemola patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that's the end of the fight!
Karlos Vemola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vemola winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 46:50
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karlos Vemola! Karlos Vemola retains his heavyweight title!
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