EFC 19: Larndorf vs Iloliemi PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Space (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harvey Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackman has chosen DMX - It's Dark & Hell Is Hot as his entrance music. Calvin Space had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 172.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Space
vs
Jackman

180 cm
24
184 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
20
183 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Project Mayhem

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Calvin Space!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harvey Jackman!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackman looking to score a takedown here. Space is defending well but Jackman drives through and ends up in Space's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jackman's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Space is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Space looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackman wants to stand but Space has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jackman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Space's guard.
Jackman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Space is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackman defends well.

Jackman stands and steps away. Space gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackman clinches with his opponent.

Jackman pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Space trying to move into half guard but instead Jackman has managed to sweep!

Space is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackman is aware though and is defending well.
Jackman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Jackman stands up and waves to Space to follow him.
Jackman drops Space with a big left hand! Space is injured, injured bad! Jackman jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Jackman!
Our winner, Harvey Jackman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Abreu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronaldo Abreu has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Abreu
vs
Klein

191 cm
20
211 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

193 cm
22
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronaldo Abreu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Klein!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

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.

Abreu drives through with a takedown into Klein's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Klein keeping moving, preventing Abreu from controlling successfully.
Klein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Klein is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Klein being controlled here, momentarily.
Abreu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Klein trying to control the position.

Klein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abreu is aware though and is defending well.
Klein keeping moving, preventing Abreu from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abreu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klein is keeping the position for now.
Abreu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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

Abreu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Klein throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Abreu escapes and throws Klein's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Klein is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Abreu tries for a kimura but Klein is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Abreu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Klein is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Klein is looking for a sweep.
Klein is still trying to improve position.
Abreu trying to control the action but Klein is working from the bottom.
Abreu remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abreu advances to full mount.
Klein working to try and regain half guard.
Abreu content just to control the position here.
Abreu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Abreu working for a submission but Klein is keeping him at bay.
Klein sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Klein looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klein looks winded!
Abreu is trying to control. Klein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Klein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abreu is working away from the top position though.
Klein is staying active underneath Abreu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Klein tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klein wants to control but Abreu is keeping busy.

Abreu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abreu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Klein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldo Abreu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Abreu shoots and misses

and Klein counters with a nice double leg into side control. Abreu won't be happy with that.
Abreu is not content to let Klein control the position.
Abreu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Klein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abreu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Abreu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Abreu wants to get back to his feet.
Klein is keen to just control but Abreu is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Klein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Klein is breathing heavily.
Abreu trying to hold on to Klein's head to control him but Klein postures up.
Abreu pushes Klein off looking to stand but Klein dives back in and keeps control.
Klein trying to pass the guard but Abreu defending well.
Abreu gets full guard.
Klein slips nicely into half guard.
Klein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abreu defending well though.
Abreu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Klein is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abreu is looking to control Klein's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Abreu avoid being mounted?
Abreu has his hands clasped together around Klein's back. He's all about the action.

Klein is trying to work for a kimura but Abreu is defending well.
Abreu is looking to escape.
Abreu wants to control but Klein is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Klein 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Klein is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abreu works his way to full guard. Good work.

Abreu is looking for a triangle but Klein pushes his legs off easily.

Abreu looking for a guillotine here but Klein defends easily.
Abreu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abreu 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.
Klein throws a big right hand that misses.

Abreu looking for a guillotine here but Klein defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klein trying to control but Abreu is working from the bottom.
Klein is stalling in the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abreu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ronaldo Abreu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Abreu has his takedown stuffed

and Klein decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Abreu's guard.
Klein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Klein trying to control the position from guard on top but Abreu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klein works over Abreu with some ground and pound from guard.
Abreu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klein.
Klein trying to control but Abreu is working from the bottom.
Klein with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein won't allow Abreu to sweep him here.
Klein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Abreu working for a triangle but Klein defends it easily.
Klein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Klein trying to control but Abreu is working from the bottom.
Klein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Abreu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Abreu has his foot on Klein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Klein works his way back into a safe position though.
Abreu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abreu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Klein puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Klein is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Klein is trying to work for a kimura but Abreu is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abreu is looking to control Klein's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Abreu avoid being mounted?
Klein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Abreu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Klein's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Klein's back!
Klein is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Abreu off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Abreu trying to control.

Klein defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Abreu gets his hands free as Klein looks to control.
Abreu has the hooks in. Klein is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Klein fending off the submission attempt from Abreu.
Klein is really stuck here.

Klein tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Abreu has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Klein is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Abreu!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Backstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rex Riley enters the cage!

Backstrom
vs
Riley

195 cm
25
233 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

200 cm
26
245 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olaf Backstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rex Riley!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backstrom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Riley but Riley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Backstrom shoots in for a double leg but Riley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Backstrom shoots in and drives through. Riley sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Backstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Backstrom darts in looking for a takedown but Riley gets double underhooks and turns Backstrom into the cage.
Backstrom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Backstrom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Riley blocks it with crossed arms.
Riley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Riley is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Backstrom can't fight it off and eventually Riley manages to take the fight to the floor. Backstrom looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Riley 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Backstrom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riley is one step ahead there.
Riley prevents Backstrom from getting back to his feet.
Riley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riley stopping the sweep attempt from Backstrom.

Riley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Backstrom manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Riley has Backstrom in his guard.
Riley is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom trying to stand up but can't free himself from Riley's guard.
Riley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Backstrom controls the pace.
Backstrom stopping the sweep attempt from Riley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Backstrom is looking to clinch.
Backstrom has a takedown stuffed.
Backstrom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Backstrom tries to clinch up.

Backstrom clinches with his opponent.
Riley is struggling to control the position.
Backstrom is trying to pull guard but Riley has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom tries to break free but Riley pushes him back against the cage.

Riley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Backstrom uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backstrom is stalling in the full guard.

Riley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Backstrom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Backstrom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Backstrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Riley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Backstrom defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Olaf Backstrom will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Backstrom misses with a leg kick.
Backstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Backstrom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Riley counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Backstrom shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Riley is trying to defend but Backstrom finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Riley is staying active underneath Backstrom, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Backstrom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley trying to control here.
Backstrom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Backstrom is controlling the pace.
Riley is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Backstrom jumps into side control!
Riley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Backstrom is trying to control the action in half guard but Riley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom drops an elbow to the side of Riley's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Backstrom wants to stand up but Riley has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Backstrom is trying to control. Riley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Riley with the active half guard here but Backstrom passes nicely into side control.
Backstrom is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Riley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Riley is looking to regain half guard here but Backstrom keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley can't do much from the bottom here.
Backstrom working the ground and pound from side control.
Backstrom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riley keeps working.

Backstrom is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Riley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Backstrom trying to control the position but Riley is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley tries to improve position but can't.
Backstrom cracks Riley with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Backstrom wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Riley, who protects the arm well.
Riley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Backstrom is working to tighten his grip on Riley's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Riley has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Backstrom is really squeezing tight and eventually Riley passes out! Backstrom breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Olaf Backstrom!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blagoi Mladenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Mladenov
vs
Coleman

184 cm
26
192 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

183 cm
27
192 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Blagoi Mladenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

Coleman drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mladenov wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mladenov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mladenov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mladenov tries to get out of the position.
Mladenov keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from Mladenov.

Mladenov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Coleman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mladenov.
Mladenov is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman looks up at the clock and then as Mladenov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Coleman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mladenov can't do much from the bottom here.
Mladenov is looking to reverse the position.
Mladenov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mladenov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Coleman avoids the attempt from Mladenov to control.
Mladenov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mladenov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Coleman lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mladenov tries to hold on but Coleman postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov is looking to get to half guard.
Mladenov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mladenov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Coleman landing punches.
Mladenov tries to hold on but Coleman pushes him away.

Coleman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mladenov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Coleman breaks from Mladenov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mladenov is trying desperately to improve position.

Coleman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mladenov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mladenov wants to control but Coleman is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Mladenov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Coleman looking to secure an arm triangle but Mladenov defends it well.

Coleman is working for a guillotine from mount but Mladenov frees his head quite easily.
Mladenov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Coleman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Coleman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mladenov is looking to escape.
Mladenov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Coleman trying to control but Mladenov is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Coleman avoids the attempt from Mladenov to control.
Mladenov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mladenov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Coleman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mladenov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Coleman, into his guard.
Mladenov throwing strikes from guard but Coleman blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mladenov lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Coleman 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.

Mladenov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coleman sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Coleman feints and as Mladenov raises his hands in defense, Coleman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mladenov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Mladenov working for a triangle but Coleman defends it easily.
Coleman distracts Mladenov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Coleman throws a big elbow that misses.

Mladenov working for a triangle but Coleman defends it easily.

Mladenov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mladenov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mladenov 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.
Coleman distracts Mladenov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mladenov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coleman.
Coleman is working Mladenov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mladenov has Coleman pulled in close to control his posture.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Mladenov keeps moving.
Coleman passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Coleman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mladenov is just riding it out for now. Coleman eventually gives up the hold.
Coleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Coleman controlling the pace.
Mladenov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mladenov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but Mladenov defending well.
Mladenov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mladenov wants to control the action here but instead Coleman manages to pass to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov regains half guard.
Coleman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mladenov!
Coleman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mladenov can't escape the position.
Mladenov is bucking up trying to escape but Coleman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mladenov is looking to improve his position but Coleman isn't that keen on the idea.
Coleman with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman breaks from Mladenov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mladenov can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Coleman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Coleman has control of Mladenov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mladenov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Coleman dominating with strikes here.
Mladenov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mladenov is in a horrible position here. Coleman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mladenov wants to control but Coleman is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coleman breaks from Mladenov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mladenov wants to control but Coleman is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Mladenov tries to sprawl but Coleman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Coleman is looking to advance position but Mladenov won't allow it.
Mladenov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Mladenov keeps moving.
Mladenov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coleman is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coleman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Mladenov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mladenov is trying to control the position but Coleman postures up.
Coleman postures up in Mladenov's guard and throws a big left but Mladenov blocks it.
Mladenov has a closed guard, preventing Coleman from standing up.
Coleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mladenov is trying to keep Coleman in close.
Mladenov is striking off his back. Coleman thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.

Coleman wants to work for an arm triangle but Mladenov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Coleman working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov trying to control here.
Mladenov is looking for a sweep. Coleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Coleman seems to be looking for submissions.
Coleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mladenov keeps working.
Coleman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but Mladenov defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mladenov trying to hold on to Coleman's head to control him but Coleman postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Coleman is working for a submission of some sort.
Mladenov wants to get back to full guard.
Coleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coleman trying to control the action but Mladenov is working from the bottom.
Mladenov trying to control here.
Mladenov wants to get back to full guard.
Coleman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mladenov trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is trying to control. Mladenov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mladenov has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mladenov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mladenov trying to hold on to Coleman's head to control him but Coleman postures up.
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.
Mladenov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blagoi Mladenov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Coleman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Coleman trying to control from half guard but Mladenov is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Coleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Coleman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Coleman!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Gadzhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carneiro comes into the arena with The Rasmus - In the Shadows blaring out of the sound system. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kamil Gadzhiev was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Carneiro
vs
Gadzhiev

188 cm
34
237 lbs
27 - 15 - 0

193 cm
24
279 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Carneiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kamil Gadzhiev!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Carneiro. No joy for Gadzhiev on that attempt.

Carneiro drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carneiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Gadzhiev is retaining full guard.
Gadzhiev is trying to keep Carneiro in close.
Carneiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gadzhiev is keeping the position for now.
Gadzhiev keeping moving, preventing Carneiro from controlling successfully.
Gadzhiev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carneiro wants to control from the top but Gadzhiev keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Daniel Carneiro.

Gadzhiev tries to sprawl but Carneiro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Carneiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gadzhiev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gadzhiev tries to get to full guard but Carneiro has control of the leg.
Carneiro wants to pass the guard but Gadzhiev is defending well.

Carneiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gadzhiev sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Carneiro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gadzhiev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carneiro wants to control but Gadzhiev is keeping him busy.
Carneiro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gadzhiev moves into full guard.
Carneiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gadzhiev keeping moving, preventing Carneiro from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Carneiro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gadzhiev wants to sweep here but Carneiro controlling him for the moment.

We're going to have a standup here because Daniel Carneiro wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carneiro or perhaps it was just good defense by Gadzhiev, which made it look bad.
Gadzhiev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carneiro sprawls well. Carneiro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gadzhiev gets slowly back to his feet.
Gadzhiev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carneiro as he avoids it easily.
Daniel Carneiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Gadzhiev.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gadzhiev leaves Carneiro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carneiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gadzhiev tries to avoid it but Carneiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gadzhiev to the ground. Gadzhiev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Carneiro looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Carneiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carneiro trying to control but Gadzhiev is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Carneiro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Carneiro with a poor takedown

and Gadzhiev counters with a shoot takedown. Carneiro fights it but they end up in guard.
Gadzhiev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gadzhiev wants to stand but Carneiro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Carneiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Carneiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carneiro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gadzhiev won't allow Carneiro to sweep him here.
Gadzhiev wants to control from the top but Carneiro keeps moving.
Carneiro working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carneiro is looking for a triangle but Gadzhiev pushes his legs off easily.
Gadzhiev is stalling in the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Carneiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Daniel Carneiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carneiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gadzhiev is one step ahead there.
Carneiro controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gadzhiev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carneiro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gadzhiev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gadzhiev misses with a takedown attempt

and Carneiro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gadzhiev won't be happy with that.
Daniel Carneiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Gadzhiev.
Gadzhiev is breathing heavily.

Carneiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gadzhiev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gadzhiev prevents Carneiro from moving into mount.
Carneiro trying to control the action but Gadzhiev is working from the bottom.

Carneiro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gadzhiev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Carneiro's guard! Nice work there by Gadzhiev!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gadzhiev tries to free his leg and advance position but Carneiro is retaining full guard.
Carneiro manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carneiro unloads with some shots from mount but Gadzhiev bucks and avoids them well.
Gadzhiev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gadzhiev is looking for a sweep. Carneiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro is thwarting Gadzhiev's attempts to control the position.

Carneiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gadzhiev is just riding it out for now. Carneiro eventually gives up the hold.
Carneiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gadzhiev keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carneiro wants to pass the guard but Gadzhiev is defending well.
Carneiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gadzhiev keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Carneiro 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. This is the final round!

Gadzhiev with a poor takedown

so Carneiro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gadzhiev keeping moving, preventing Carneiro from controlling successfully.
Carneiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Carneiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Carneiro 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro won't allow Gadzhiev to sweep him here.
Gadzhiev is trying to control the position but Carneiro postures up.
Gadzhiev wants to sweep here but Carneiro controlling him for the moment.
Carneiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Carneiro is looking to take a break and control but Gadzhiev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gadzhiev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carneiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gadzhiev trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Carneiro manages to pass to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro looking to control but Gadzhiev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gadzhiev tries to control the position but Carneiro now has his back.
Gadzhiev 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.
Will Carneiro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gadzhiev trying to control the hands but Carneiro won't let him.

Carneiro working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carneiro is hanging on to Gadzhiev's back as he tries to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro is punishing Gadzhiev with some ground and pound.

Carneiro is persistently looking for the submission but Gadzhiev is defending it well.
Good control from Carneiro.

Carneiro looking for the RNC.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gadzhiev wants to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gadzhiev's body.
Carneiro trying to control.

Carneiro working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Gadzhiev is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Carneiro has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Gadzhiev taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Carneiro!
Daniel Carneiro got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jicker Larndorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Iloliemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Larndorf
vs
Iloliemi

176 cm
27
237 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
250 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jicker Larndorf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Iloliemi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Larndorf gets caught flat footed, as Iloliemi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Iloliemi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Iloliemi is working to tighten his grip on Larndorf's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Larndorf has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Iloliemi is really squeezing tight and eventually Larndorf passes out! Iloliemi breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jaakko Iloliemi!
Jaakko Iloliemi is the new heavyweight champion!