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HFC 6: Carlosson vs Saarrinen PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Abreu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Petrasek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 David Petrasek was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronaldo Abreu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, David Petrasek!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrasek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Abreu.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Petrasek dodges the ground and pound from Abreu.
Abreu has hold of Petrasek's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Petrasek seems comfortable defending it but Abreu has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Petrasek is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Petrasek is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Abreu couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronaldo Abreu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Hakkinen (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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192 lbs
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150 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Hakkinen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman keeps the fight on the outside.
Hakkinen tries to clinch up.
Hakkinen has his takedown stuffed
and Coleman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hakkinen's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Coleman scoring with some ground and pound.
Coleman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Coleman landing with the ground and pound.
Hakkinen looking to control but Coleman passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hakkinen taking some punishment here, with Coleman in his half guard.
Hakkinen is rocked!
Coleman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hakkinen is still in real trouble! Can Coleman finish him?
Coleman lands a big elbow - Hakkinen is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Coleman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Coleman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Kuivanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Dunham has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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182 lbs
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138 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Dunham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Kuivanen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuivanen tries to clinch up
and Dunham counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dunham's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kuivanen has momentary wrist control but Dunham slips an elbow through the middle.
Dunham drops back looking for a leg! Kuivanen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kuivanen manages to kick Dunham off! Dunham jumps back into Kuivanen's guard.
Dunham sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuivanen's guard.
Dunham has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kuivanen defend it? Dunham steps over the head and cranks it - Kuivanen is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dunham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Dunham!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Katainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johny Baker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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137 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
7 - 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Katainen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker misses with a low kick.
Katainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baker.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker lands a glancing blow to the side of Katainen's head.
Baker lands a big head kick that sends Katainen to the canvas! Baker follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Baker!
Johny Baker retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Niklas Backstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesys Kazlauskas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazlauskas has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Niklas Backstrom has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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162 lbs
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163 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niklas Backstrom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesys Kazlauskas!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazlauskas has his takedown stuffed
and Backstrom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Backstrom is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Backstrom trying to control but Kazlauskas is working from the bottom.
Backstrom is really struggling to control Kazlauskas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Backstrom wants to pass the guard but Kazlauskas is keeping the position.
Backstrom trying to control but Kazlauskas is working from the bottom.
Backstrom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backstrom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kazlauskas keeping moving, preventing Backstrom from controlling successfully.
Backstrom postures up and lands a big shot to Kazlauskas's brow.
Backstrom passes Kazlauskas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Backstrom wants to free his trapped foot but Kazlauskas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kazlauskas is trying to get back to full guard.
Backstrom has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Backstrom is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom wants to pass to mount but Kazlauskas is defending the position.
Kazlauskas is pressing down on Backstrom's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Backstrom wants to control from the top but Kazlauskas keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazlauskas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Backstrom controls the pace.
Backstrom trying to control but Kazlauskas is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niklas Backstrom has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kazlauskas misses with an uppercut
and Backstrom counters with a shoot takedown. Kazlauskas fights it but they end up in guard.
Kazlauskas keeping moving, preventing Backstrom from controlling successfully.
Backstrom drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kazlauskas dives on top into guard.
Backstrom working for a triangle but Kazlauskas defends it easily.
Kazlauskas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Backstrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backstrom has his feet on Kazlauskas's thighs here. He's pushed Kazlauskas off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kazlauskas screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Niklas Backstrom!
Niklas Backstrom retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramazan Abdulkerimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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229 lbs
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250 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Carneiro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ramazan Abdulkerimov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdulkerimov shoots for a double leg takedown but Carneiro sprawls well. He's pushed Abdulkerimov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Abdulkerimov misses with a takedown
and Carneiro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Abdulkerimov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carneiro is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carneiro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abdulkerimov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abdulkerimov wants to stand but Carneiro is controlling the position.
Carneiro stopping the sweep attempt from Abdulkerimov.
Carneiro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abdulkerimov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Abdulkerimov keeping moving, preventing Carneiro from controlling successfully.
Carneiro won't allow Abdulkerimov to get back to his feet.
Carneiro lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Carneiro stays in close to Abdulkerimov's body and controls the position.
Carneiro trying to control but Abdulkerimov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Abdulkerimov has his takedown stuffed
and Carneiro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Abdulkerimov's guard.
Rafael Carneiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramazan Abdulkerimov.
Carneiro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Carneiro trying to control but Abdulkerimov is working from the bottom.
Carneiro drops back looking for a leg! Abdulkerimov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abdulkerimov manages to kick Carneiro off! Carneiro jumps back into Abdulkerimov's guard.
Carneiro trying to control but Abdulkerimov is working from the bottom.
Abdulkerimov wants to get back to his feet but Carneiro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Abdulkerimov looks winded!
Carneiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Carneiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdulkerimov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rafael Carneiro has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Abdulkerimov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carneiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdulkerimov fails with the takedown
and Carneiro counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Abdulkerimov's guard now.
Carneiro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carneiro wants to control from the top but Abdulkerimov keeps moving.
Carneiro stands up over Abdulkerimov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Carneiro throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carneiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carneiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Carneiro scoring with some ground and pound.
Abdulkerimov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Abdulkerimov wants to sweep but no luck.
Carneiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Abdulkerimov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We're going to have a standup here because Rafael Carneiro wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Abdulkerimov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carneiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramazan Abdulkerimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carneiro stuffs the takedown attempt from Abdulkerimov. Abdulkerimov gets slowly back to his feet.
Abdulkerimov wants to clinch but Carneiro slips to the side
and Carneiro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Abdulkerimov won't be happy with that.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carneiro is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Abdulkerimov is trying to escape and Carneiro transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Abdulkerimov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Carneiro! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Carneiro!
Rafael Carneiro retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dileno Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tabarik Maisumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tabarik Maisumov struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Dileno Carneiro has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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143 lbs
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155 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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dileno Carneiro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tabarik Maisumov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Maisumov.
Maisumov tries a head kick but it misses.
Maisumov is looking to clinch.
Carneiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carneiro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carneiro counters with a one-two to the body.
Carneiro with a poor takedown
and Maisumov counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carneiro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maisumov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Carneiro tries to kick Maisumov off in order to stand up. Maisumov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Carneiro tries to escape but Maisumov is in control.
Carneiro is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Carneiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carneiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maisumov working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Maisumov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Maisumov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Carneiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maisumov counters with a shoot takedown. Carneiro fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carneiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carneiro is breathing heavily.
Carneiro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Maisumov uses it to pass to side control.
Carneiro throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maisumov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Maisumov doesn't manage to clinch there - Carneiro circles away.
Maisumov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carneiro looks for a takedown but Maisumov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dileno Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carneiro blocks a head kick by Maisumov.
Maisumov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maisumov counters with a shoot takedown. Carneiro fights it but they end up in guard.
Maisumov 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.
Maisumov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Carneiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maisumov is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maisumov is looking to stand up but Carneiro won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carneiro working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tabarik Maisumov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maisumov tries a head kick but it misses.
Maisumov moves in looking to clinch but Carneiro pushes him off.
Carneiro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maisumov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carneiro.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maisumov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carneiro misses with a takedown
and Maisumov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maisumov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dileno Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carneiro is trying to keep Maisumov in close.
Carneiro is looking for a triangle but Maisumov pushes his legs off easily.
Tabarik Maisumov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro has a closed guard, preventing Maisumov from standing up.
Carneiro tries to strike from the bottom.
Carneiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maisumov defends it easily.
Carneiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro is looking for a triangle here but Maisumov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Carneiro tries to buck Maisumov off but Maisumov is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maisumov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maisumov tries to break the clinch but Carneiro is controlling the position.
Carneiro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Carneiro wants a takedown but no success here.
Maisumov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maisumov tries to circle away but Carneiro has him pinned against the cage.
Carneiro pulls guard effortlessly.
Carneiro looking for a guillotine here but Maisumov defends easily.
Carneiro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maisumov passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maisumov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carneiro with a poor takedown
and Maisumov counters with a single leg into guard. Carneiro didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tabarik Maisumov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carneiro has his takedown stuffed
and Maisumov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Carneiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maisumov defends it easily.
Carneiro wants to stand up but Maisumov is controlling him.
Maisumov stands up from Carneiro's guard - Maisumov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Carneiro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maisumov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Carneiro!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maisumov stands up and beckons Carneiro to his feet.
Maisumov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maisumov throws a head kick that misses
and Carneiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Carneiro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maisumov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carneiro somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dileno Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carneiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Maisumov.
Maisumov misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maisumov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Carneiro counters with a nice body shot.
Carneiro with a lazy takedown attempt
so Maisumov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Carneiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maisumov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Maisumov has Carneiro up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro tries to score a body lock takedown but Maisumov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maisumov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maisumov fails to pull guard.
Maisumov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maisumov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Carneiro prevents it.
Carneiro tries to pull guard but Maisumov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Carneiro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maisumov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carneiro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Carneiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maisumov moves in looking to clinch but Carneiro pushes him off.
Carneiro misses with a takedown
and Maisumov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carneiro won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carneiro trying to control but Maisumov flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Carneiro trying to get back to his feet but Maisumov is in full control for now.
Maisumov controlling well, preventing Carneiro from escaping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
I would not like to be Carneiro right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tabarik Maisumov really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Carneiro avoids the head kick by Maisumov.
Maisumov throws a sloppy head kick
and Carneiro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Carneiro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Carneiro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maisumov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maisumov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carneiro's elbow.
Maisumov stops a takedown attempt from Carneiro.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dileno Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maisumov has picked Carneiro up - he's going for a ride! Maisumov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Carneiro is trying to control but can't.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Carneiro flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Carneiro wants to improve his position but Maisumov is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maisumov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Maisumov doesn't manage to clinch there - Carneiro circles away.
Dileno Carneiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carneiro tries to clinch but Maisumov moves out of range.
Carneiro fails with the takedown
and Maisumov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Carneiro jumps guard but Maisumov stands there with Carneiro around his waist. Carneiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carneiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maisumov smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Maisumov.
Maisumov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maisumov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maisumov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maisumov tries a head kick but it misses.
Carneiro gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro is looking for a kimura here.
Maisumov pushes Carneiro off but Carneiro dives into side control.
Carneiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maisumov has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carneiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maisumov has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carneiro swings around for an armbar but Maisumov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Carneiro's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dileno Carneiro will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Maisumov slaps away a takedown attempt from Carneiro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carneiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carneiro avoids the head kick by Maisumov.
Maisumov tries to clinch but Carneiro is having none of it.
Carneiro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maisumov avoids it really well and circles away.
Maisumov throws a sloppy head kick
and Carneiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Maisumov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carneiro.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dileno Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maisumov wants to clinch.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maisumov rushes Carneiro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carneiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maisumov's efforts to push away.
Maisumov has had enough of the clinch but Carneiro keeps him there for the moment.
Maisumov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Carneiro can't get the takedown.
Maisumov is trying to stall.
Carneiro tries to land a knee to the head but Maisumov blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Maisumov can't fight it off and eventually Carneiro manages to take the fight to the floor. Maisumov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Carneiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Maisumov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Maisumov stops a takedown attempt from Carneiro.
Carneiro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Carneiro is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maisumov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maisumov gets underhooks to prevent Carneiro's takedown attempt.
Maisumov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maisumov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Carneiro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maisumov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Carneiro successfully pulls guard.
Carneiro wants to control the position but Maisumov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Carneiro trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro wants to control but Maisumov passes into side.
Carneiro tries to improve position but can't.
Maisumov decides to stand back up.
Carneiro blocks a head kick by Maisumov.
Maisumov throws a lazy head kick
and Carneiro counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Maisumov's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carneiro looking to sit in guard and control but Maisumov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dileno Carneiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tabarik Maisumov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carneiro looking for subs off his back but Maisumov has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dileno Carneiro.
Well Maisumov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tabarik Maisumov!
Tabarik Maisumov is the new featherweight 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). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Edson Garcia enters the cage!
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141 lbs
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142 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
8 - 1 - 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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edson Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Gaucho tries to keep at a distance but Garcia has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garcia.
Garcia lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garcia.
Garcia trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Garcia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garcia lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Garcia.
Garcia putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Da Gaucho in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Garcia is leaning against Da Gaucho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Garcia cracks Da Gaucho with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Da Gaucho backwards.
Garcia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Garcia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garcia stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Garcia tries to land knees in the clinch but Da Gaucho avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garcia.
Da Gaucho works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Garcia pulls Da Gaucho in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Gaucho with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Da Gaucho wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 looking to pass the guard.
Garcia has his foot on Da Gaucho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Gaucho works his way back into a safe position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Garcia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Da Gaucho trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Da Gaucho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Da Gaucho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Da Gaucho is working hard here to advance position.
Da Gaucho gets full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Da Gaucho keeps moving.
Da Gaucho lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Garcia!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to hold on but Da Gaucho pushes him away.
Garcia is working to get back to half guard.
Da Gaucho is working for a guillotine from mount but Garcia frees his head quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia has given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edson Garcia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Da Gaucho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Da Gaucho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bruno Da Gaucho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses.
Da Gaucho gets a takedown into half guard.
Da Gaucho is looking to advance position but Garcia won't allow it.
Da Gaucho maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Garcia could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Da Gaucho has cracked it and Garcia is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Da Gaucho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruno Da Gaucho!
Bruno Da Gaucho is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Carlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Saarrinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikael Saarrinen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Carlsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Saarrinen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarrinen tries to clinch but Carlsson is having none of it.
Saarrinen gets caught flat footed, as Carlsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Saarrinen has momentary wrist control but Carlsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Carlsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Carlsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Saarrinen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carlsson is controlling him.
Carlsson works over Saarrinen with some ground and pound from guard.
Saarrinen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carlsson is controlling him.
Carlsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlsson drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Carlsson seems to have locked his on tight now - Saarrinen screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Carlsson, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). David Carlsson!
David Carlsson retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking David Carlsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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