EFC 13: Astakhov vs Carneiro PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Backstrom
vs
Boldyrev

195 cm
25
233 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
226 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olaf Backstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artem Boldyrev!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backstrom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boldyrev's sensitive parts.
Some wild striking there from Boldyrev.

Backstrom throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boldyrev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Backstrom is in Boldyrev's guard.
Backstrom keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boldyrev's head.
Backstrom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Backstrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boldyrev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Backstrom controls the pace.

Backstrom stands up and waves to Boldyrev to follow him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Backstrom gets the takedown into side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Boldyrev has eaten all the pies!
Boldyrev tries to buck Backstrom off but Backstrom is having none of it.

Backstrom stands up.
Backstrom misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Backstrom decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Backstrom moves nicely into side control.
Backstrom moves into full mount!
Boldyrev looks winded!
Backstrom tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom lands with some strikes.
Backstrom pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boldyrev is bucking up trying to escape but Backstrom cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Backstrom controlling the position easily from mount.
Backstrom breaks from Boldyrev's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backstrom has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Boldyrev's face.

It looks like Artem Boldyrev has been cut.
Backstrom scoring with strikes but Boldyrev is staying in there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Backstrom has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Boldyrev is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olaf Backstrom!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Verhoeven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Verhoeven
vs
Barnett

195 cm
25
240 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Verhoeven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, James Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett shoots in and drives through. Verhoeven sprawls well.

Verhoeven shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Verhoeven decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Barnett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Verhoeven counters with a leg kick.
Barnett shoots in looking for a takedown. Verhoeven tries to sprawl out of it but Barnett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Verhoeven manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robin Verhoeven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Barnett.

Barnett gets tackled into the cage by Verhoeven. Verhoeven maintains the clinch.
Verhoeven cracks Barnett with a nice body shot.

Verhoeven manages to break the clinch.
Barnett throws a wild body kick that Verhoeven sees coming a mile off.

Verhoeven looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Verhoeven gets to his feet. Barnett looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Verhoeven gets a double leg takedown into Barnett's guard.
Verhoeven pushing down on Barnett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Verhoeven uses his free foot to push down on Barnett's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barnett.
Verhoeven looking to control and managing it successfully.
Verhoeven lands a couple of good shots and Barnett has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

Verhoeven working for the choke.

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!
Barnett covering up well and avoiding damage.
The referee is taking a good look at Barnett as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Verhoeven!
Barnett trying to control the position but Verhoeven manages to sink in the hooks.
Barnett is taking damage to the body and head.

Verhoeven is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Barnett has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Verhoeven has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Barnett taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Verhoeven doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robin Verhoeven!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blagoi Mladenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Space (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
Space

184 cm
25
192 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Blagoi Mladenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Calvin Space!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

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.
Space keeps the fight on the outside.
Blagoi Mladenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mladenov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Space quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Space tries to get to full guard but Mladenov has control of the leg.

Mladenov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Space has managed to free his arm - good work.

Mladenov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mladenov prevents Space from improving his position.
Space wants to sweep but Mladenov has passed to side control!
Space is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mladenov connects with a decent elbow.
Space takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mladenov is putting a hurting on Space here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mladenov cracks Space with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Check out the look on Mladenov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mladenov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Space's legs.
Space manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mladenov's best efforts.
Mladenov lands a big elbow - Space 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 Mladenov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blagoi Mladenov!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Demarce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Bromholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Demarce
vs
Bromholm

183 cm
26
162 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

181 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Demarce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Bromholm!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demarce throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bromholm's waist but Bromholm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Demarce off to one side.
Bromholm shoots and misses

and Demarce counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bromholm's guard now.
Demarce trying to control the position from guard on top but Bromholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bromholm wants to stand but Demarce is controlling the position.
Demarce throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bromholm wants to stand but Demarce is controlling the position.
Demarce is standing up over Bromholm. Bromholm looks to escape but Demarce dives into side control.
Demarce is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bromholm's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bromholm is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Demarce has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demarce wants to stand but Bromholm is controlling his arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Demarce tries for a kimura but Bromholm is defending well.
Demarce lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Demarce wants to stand but Bromholm is controlling his arm.

Demarce decides to stand back up.

Bromholm closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Demarce did well to prevent Bromholm getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demarce tries to get to full guard but Bromholm has control of the leg.
Demarce slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bromholm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Demarce swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Demarce has his foot on Bromholm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bromholm works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bromholm wants to control from the top but Demarce keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bromholm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Demarce is keeping the position for now.

Demarce escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bromholm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bromholm trying to control but Demarce is working from the bottom.

Bromholm drops back, looking for a kneebar! Demarce looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Demarce looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Demarce!
Demarce prevents Bromholm from escaping the position.

Demarce decides to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bromholm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Demarce as he avoids it easily.
Bromholm looks winded!

Demarce closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Demarce lands in his opponent's guard.
Demarce pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bromholm is keeping the position for now.
Bromholm keeping moving, preventing Demarce from controlling successfully.
Demarce keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bromholm's head.
Bromholm wants to get back to his feet but Demarce passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Demarce seems content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bromholm makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Demarce tries to clinch there but Bromholm circles away.

Demarce closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Demarce changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bromholm fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Demarce forces Bromholm back against the cage and clinches.
Demarce is looking to control Bromholm's arms but Bromholm gets an underhook and turns him. Now Demarce has his back to the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bromholm gets underhooks to prevent Demarce's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Demarce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demarce tries to score a body lock takedown but Bromholm shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Demarce jumps guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bromholm closes the distance and clinches up with Demarce, looking for a takedown. Bromholm pushes Demarce against the cage but Demarce circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Demarce fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bromholm to the ground. Demarce is now in Bromholm's guard.
Bromholm wants to stand up but Demarce is controlling him.
Demarce tries to free his leg and advance position but Bromholm is retaining full guard.

Bromholm has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Demarce has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Demarce manages to break the clinch.
Bromholm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Demarce.

Bromholm forces Demarce back against the cage and clinches.
Demarce blocking some punches.
Demarce lands with a light punch inside.
Bromholm is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bromholm turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Demarce is being controlled here.
Demarce wants to control but Bromholm postures up.

Bromholm is trying to get an arm triangle but Demarce is defending well.
Demarce is trying to improve his position.
Demarce struggling a bit here.
Demarce tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bromholm wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bromholm advances to mount.
Bromholm fails to take his opponent's back.

Bromholm goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Demarce is on top in guard.
Bromholm is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bromholm has his feet on Demarce's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kyle Demarce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Demarce misses with a takedown attempt - Bromholm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Demarce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bromholm walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Demarce defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bromholm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demarce misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bromholm will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bromholm defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Demarce.
Demarce has a takedown stuffed.
Demarce just misses with a punch to the body.
Bromholm looks to land a combination but Demarce avoids it well.
Demarce shoots in but Bromholm avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bromholm shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Demarce counters with a nice uppercut.

Bromholm shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bromholm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Demarce swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Demarce manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Demarce tries to control but Bromholm wriggling away.
You get the feeling that Bromholm really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bromholm is bucking up trying to escape but Demarce cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bromholm really wants to buck Demarce off and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Demarce can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bromholm is looking to escape.
Demarce with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Bromholm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bromholm changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Demarce tries to avoid it but Bromholm manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Demarce to the ground. Demarce escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Demarce fails with a takedown attempt.

Bromholm instigates a clinch.
Demarce tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Demarce slowing the pace effectively.
Demarce blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bromholm tries to pull guard but Demarce holds him up against the cage and eventually Bromholm drops back down to his feet.
Bromholm is looking for a takedown.
Kyle Demarce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Bromholm.
Bromholm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Demarce pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Demarce is on top in guard.
Bromholm is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Demarce dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarce lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Demarce working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Demarce taking a breather here.
Demarce lands a few punches from side control.

Bromholm bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Demarce closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kyle Demarce overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Demarce decides to stand back up.

That's two 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!

Bromholm closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bromholm lands in his opponent's guard.
Bromholm trying to control the position from guard on top but Demarce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demarce pulls Bromholm in close to his closed guard and prevents Bromholm from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bromholm won't allow Demarce to sweep him here.
Demarce throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bromholm showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. David Bromholm wasn't active enough on the ground.

Bromholm bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demarce is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bromholm's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Demarce trying to control from the bottom.
Demarce is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bromholm is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Bromholm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Demarce is trying to maintain the position but Bromholm is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demarce is refusing to be controlled, as Bromholm sits in half guard.
Demarce moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bromholm pushing down on Demarce's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Demarce preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Demarce gets back to full guard.
Bromholm pushes down on Demarce's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Demarce has one foot on Bromholm's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Demarce showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Demarce has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Demarce!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Da Gaucho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Da Gaucho
vs
Hammer

168 cm
26
141 lbs
15 - 2 - 0

165 cm
28
149 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Da Gaucho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hammer shoots and misses
and Da Gaucho counters with a one-two to the body.
Hammer closes the distance and clinches up with Da Gaucho, looking for a takedown. Hammer pushes Da Gaucho against the cage but Da Gaucho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Da Gaucho throws a right hand that Hammer ducks under and follows up with a left that Hammer also avoids with ease.
Hammer tries to clinch up but Da Gaucho circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck for Hammer with that takedown attempt.
Bruno Da Gaucho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Hammer.
Hammer tries to clinch
and Da Gaucho counters with a two punch combo.
Hammer moves to clinch but Da Gaucho breaks away

and Da Gaucho counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Da Gaucho.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Da Gaucho is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammer has his hands on Da Gaucho's head, controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Da Gaucho 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.

Hammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Gaucho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Gaucho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Da Gaucho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Da Gaucho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Da Gaucho is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammer has wrist control.
Da Gaucho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Da Gaucho trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer trying to keep a closed guard but Da Gaucho is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Gaucho wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Hammer looking to control.
Da Gaucho is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Da Gaucho 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Da Gaucho.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Da Gaucho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammer circles away.

Da Gaucho shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hammer is trying to defend but Da Gaucho finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wants to get back to full guard.
Da Gaucho trying to control from half guard but Hammer is working away.
Hammer is trying to maintain the position but Da Gaucho is very close to passing his half guard.
Hammer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hammer.
Da Gaucho trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.

Da Gaucho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hammer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Da Gaucho has managed to get both his arms back between Hammer's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Gaucho preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Da Gaucho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Hammer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Da Gaucho is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Da Gaucho has gone for a leg lock! Hammer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Da Gaucho's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da Gaucho wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Da Gaucho 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.

Hammer wants to clinch but Da Gaucho slips to the side

and Da Gaucho counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hammer!
Da Gaucho working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hammer wants to control but Da Gaucho postures up.

Da Gaucho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Da Gaucho lands some shots froms side control.
Da Gaucho working the ground and pound from side control.
Da Gaucho misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Da Gaucho taking a breather here.
Hammer is not content to let Da Gaucho control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer wants to control but Da Gaucho postures up.
Da Gaucho working the head with strikes.
Da Gaucho wants to control but Hammer is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Gaucho gets to mount! Hammer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

Da Gaucho goes for an armbar but Hammer turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hammer.
Da Gaucho has his hands on Hammer's head, controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Da Gaucho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Da Gaucho is tightening it up a little... Hammer has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hammer reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hammer taps out! Nice BJJ there by Da Gaucho!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bruno Da Gaucho!
Bruno Da Gaucho retains his bantamweight title!

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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shamil Astakhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carneiro has chosen The Rasmus - In the Shadows as his entrance music. Daniel Carneiro will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Astakhov
vs
Carneiro

182 cm
26
210 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

188 cm
33
237 lbs
25 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shamil Astakhov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Carneiro!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carneiro scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Shamil Astakhov has been cut.
Carneiro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carneiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Carneiro with a poor takedown

and Astakhov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Astakhov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astakhov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Astakhov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Astakhov wants to control from the top but Carneiro keeps moving.
Astakhov scoring with some ground and pound.
Astakhov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carneiro is trying to keep Astakhov in close.
Carneiro is pulling down on Astakhov's head. It's preventing any offense from Astakhov, at least for the moment.
Our spies down at at Academia Carmeida Helsinki inform us that Carneiro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Astakhov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Astakhov throwing strikes from guard but Carneiro blocks nicely.
Astakhov landing some decent shots from guard.
Carneiro 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.
Astakhov scoring with some ground and pound.
Carneiro is trying to keep Astakhov in close.
Astakhov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carneiro keeping full guard, as Astakhov tries to pass.
Astakhov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carneiro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Carneiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Astakhov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carneiro keeping moving, preventing Astakhov from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro controls Astakhov momentarily but Astakhov frees himself.
Astakhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Carneiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carneiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Astakhov is one step ahead there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astakhov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Astakhov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Carneiro wants to sweep here but Astakhov controlling him for the moment.
Astakhov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro 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.
Astakhov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Astakhov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carneiro's head.
Astakhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Carneiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carneiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Astakhov landing with the ground and pound.
Carneiro has momentary wrist control but Astakhov slips an elbow through the middle.
Carneiro keeping moving, preventing Astakhov from controlling successfully.
Astakhov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Carneiro wants to sweep here but Astakhov controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov trying to control but Carneiro is working from the bottom.

Shamil Astakhov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Carneiro looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Astakhov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Astakhov tries to get out of the position.
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 working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Astakhov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Astakhov striking off his back but it's not causing Carneiro any problems.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Astakhov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Astakhov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carneiro is aware though and is defending well.
Astakhov 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Astakhov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shamil Astakhov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Carneiro has his takedown stuffed

and Astakhov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Astakhov.
Astakhov wants to pass the guard but Carneiro is keeping the position.
Astakhov trying to control but Carneiro is working from the bottom.
Carneiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Astakhov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Astakhov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Carneiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Astakhov manages to get himself to full guard.
Carneiro won't allow Astakhov to get back to his feet.
Carneiro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Astakhov wants to stand but Carneiro is controlling the position.

Astakhov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carneiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Astakhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Astakhov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Carneiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carneiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Astakhov wants to sweep but no luck.
Carneiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Astakhov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov is not content to let Carneiro control the position.
Carneiro works to advance to full mount. Astakhov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Astakhov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Carneiro controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov is looking to improve his position but Carneiro isn't that keen on the idea.
Carneiro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carneiro lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Astakhov has given up his back.
Astakhov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Well, with Carneiro on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Astakhov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Astakhov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Astakhov wants to improve his position but Carneiro is controlling well.
Astakhov landing strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov is refusing to be controlled, as Carneiro sits in half guard.
Astakhov trying to control here.
Astakhov is not content to let Carneiro control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astakhov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carneiro wants to control from the top but Astakhov keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Astakhov looking to control.
Astakhov keeping moving, preventing Carneiro from controlling successfully.

Daniel Carneiro has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Carneiro with a lazy takedown attempt

and Astakhov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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 Shamil Astakhov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shamil Astakhov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Carneiro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Astakhov is trying to defend but Carneiro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Astakhov tries to get to full guard but Carneiro has control of the leg.
Astakhov is trying to control but can't.
Carneiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Astakhov keeps working.

Carneiro 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.

Astakhov actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Astakhov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Carneiro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Carneiro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Astakhov wants to improve his position but Carneiro is controlling well.
Astakhov wants to control but Carneiro is keeping busy.

Carneiro in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Astakhov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Carneiro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Carneiro!
Daniel Carneiro is the new heavyweight champion!
Daniel Carneiro decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

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