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EFC 22: Iloliemi vs Carneiro PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Haggstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesys Kazlauskas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Haggstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesys Kazlauskas!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazlauskas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kazlauskas trying to control from half guard but Haggstrom is working away.
Kazlauskas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kazlauskas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haggstrom defends it well.
Kazlauskas wants to work for an arm triangle but Haggstrom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Haggstrom tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kazlauskas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kazlauskas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Haggstrom defending well though.
Kazlauskas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haggstrom defends it well.
Haggstrom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kazlauskas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazlauskas wants to pass the guard but Haggstrom is defending well.
Haggstrom manages to get to full guard.
Kazlauskas distracts Haggstrom with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Haggstrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kazlauskas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haggstrom is keeping the position for now.
Haggstrom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haggstrom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kazlauskas throws an elbow that misses. Haggstrom uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kazlauskas's guard. Nice move by Haggstrom!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haggstrom postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haggstrom wants to control from the top but Kazlauskas keeps moving.
Kazlauskas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kazlauskas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haggstrom scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggstrom stands and throws Kazlauskas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Haggstrom working away.
Haggstrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Haggstrom in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Haggstrom's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kazlauskas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haggstrom scores with punches from side control.
Haggstrom cracks Kazlauskas with a big right hand but Kazlauskas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Haggstrom in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haggstrom has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kazlauskas is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Haggstrom yanks on the arm and Kazlauskas is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Haggstrom.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Haggstrom!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Gadzhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reggie Coleman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kamil Gadzhiev's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reggie Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kamil Gadzhiev!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gadzhiev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Coleman!
Coleman explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Coleman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gadzhiev was covering up waiting for the punch and Coleman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Coleman is fighting to break Gadzhiev's control of his arms but Gadzhiev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gadzhiev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coleman stays in close to Gadzhiev's body and controls the position.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Gadzhiev keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gadzhiev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gadzhiev working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Coleman has passed into half guard!
Gadzhiev wants to control but Coleman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coleman 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.
Coleman moves into full mount! Gadzhiev won't be happy about that!
Coleman throws a wild left hand from mount and Gadzhiev manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Coleman content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gadzhiev gets full guard.
Coleman trying to control but Gadzhiev is working from the bottom.
Coleman scoring with some ground and pound.
Gadzhiev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coleman is looking to stand up but Gadzhiev won't let him.
Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from Gadzhiev.
Coleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Coleman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gadzhiev dives on top into guard.
Coleman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Reggie Coleman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A left and a right from Coleman both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coleman is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Gadzhiev to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Gadzhiev keeps moving.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coleman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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!
Coleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Gadzhiev is retaining full guard.
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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gadzhiev manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Coleman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gadzhiev darts in looking for a takedown but Coleman gets double underhooks and turns Gadzhiev into the cage.
Coleman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gadzhiev regains guard.
Gadzhiev can't keep his opponent in guard - Coleman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Coleman is looking to advance position but Gadzhiev won't allow it.
Gadzhiev is refusing to be controlled, as Coleman sits in half guard.
Reggie Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coleman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Coleman here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gadzhiev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gadzhiev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coleman is one step ahead there.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Gadzhiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gadzhiev trying to keep a closed guard but Coleman is proving a slippery customer.
Gadzhiev trying to control the position here.
Coleman stands and steps away. Gadzhiev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gadzhiev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Coleman defends it nicely.
Coleman slaps away a takedown attempt from Gadzhiev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reggie Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Gadzhiev.
Gadzhiev moves forwards but Coleman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gadzhiev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coleman counters with a one-two to the body.
Coleman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Coleman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gadzhiev tries to roll over but Coleman keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gadzhiev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Coleman moves into full mount! Gadzhiev won't be happy about that!
Coleman controlling the pace for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gadzhiev is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gadzhiev tries to improve his position but instead Coleman has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Coleman dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Coleman lands a high kick!
It looks like Kamil Gadzhiev has been cut.
Coleman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Coleman stalling.
Coleman is looking to take a break and control but Gadzhiev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coleman controlling the action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Coleman is keen to just control but Gadzhiev is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 Reggie Coleman.
Gadzhiev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coleman circles away.
Coleman closes the distance and clinches up with Gadzhiev, looking for a takedown. Coleman pushes Gadzhiev against the cage but Gadzhiev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Coleman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gadzhiev did well to prevent Coleman getting side control.
Gadzhiev is trying to maintain the position but Coleman is very close to passing his half guard.
Coleman is stalling here. Gadzhiev is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Coleman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gadzhiev has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Coleman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gadzhiev is controlling him well.
Gadzhiev is looking to take a break and control but Coleman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to escape but Gadzhiev is in control.
Gadzhiev is looking to take a break and control but Coleman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kamil Gadzhiev has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Coleman closes the distance and clinches up with Gadzhiev, looking for a takedown. Coleman pushes Gadzhiev against the cage but Gadzhiev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gadzhiev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gadzhiev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coleman but Coleman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reggie Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Gadzhiev.
Coleman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gadzhiev.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Coleman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gadzhiev is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Coleman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Coleman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Coleman wants to control for a moment but Gadzhiev uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Coleman is trying to control. Gadzhiev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman is looking to advance position but Gadzhiev won't allow it.
Gadzhiev trying to hold on to Coleman's head to control him but Coleman postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coleman 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Coleman!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ross Peerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musta Barbari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peerson comes into the arena with Good Feeling blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Peerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Musta Barbari!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peerson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barbari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Peerson sprawls well. Peerson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barbari gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Peerson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbari moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barbari lands a jab-cross combination.
Peerson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peerson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbari counters with a good, hard body kick but Peerson shrugs it off.
Barbari tries to clinch but Peerson moves away
and Peerson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbari wants to clinch up but Peerson keeps it at a distance.
Peerson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barbari throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Peerson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from Peerson misses.
Barbari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peerson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peerson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barbari counters by clinching up.
Barbari fails to pull guard.
Peerson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peerson throws a nice looking combination but Barbari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peerson throws a series of punches but Barbari avoids them all with ease.
Peerson closes the distance and clinches.
Peerson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ross Peerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musta Barbari.
Barbari is trying to break the clinch but Peerson is controlling him.
Barbari struggles to land a body shot inside as Peerson controls his hands.
Peerson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbari takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Peerson throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peerson tries to bum rush Barbari with a series of wild strikes but Barbari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barbari.
Peerson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barbari on the side of the head.
Peerson slaps away a takedown attempt from Barbari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Peerson misses.
Barbari doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Peerson counters with a nice leg kick.
Barbari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peerson tries to avoid it but Barbari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peerson to the ground. Peerson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barbari looks winded!
Peerson misses with a series of wild punches.
Peerson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbari doesn't manage to clinch there - Peerson circles away.
Peerson jabs Barbari right on the nose. Barbari blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbari wants to clinch up but Peerson keeps it at a distance.
Peerson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbari moves into the clinch.
Peerson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peerson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barbari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Peerson counters with a left and a right that stings Barbari.
Peerson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Peerson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peerson scores with a jab.
Barbari takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Peerson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peerson fails to land with a series of punches.
Peerson 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!
Peerson manages to break the clinch.
Barbari fails with a takedown attempt.
Peerson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peerson blocks a head kick by Barbari.
A left and a right from Peerson both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Musta Barbari has been cut.
Peerson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barbari is rocked!
Peerson misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Peerson.
Peerson throws a series of punches but Barbari avoids them all with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Peerson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Peerson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Musta Barbari's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barbari fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barbari feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Peerson wants to sweep but no luck.
Peerson is working hard here to advance position.
Peerson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Peerson lands a big shot there that rocks Barbari but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peerson dominating with strikes here.
Peerson lands a big shot there that rocks Barbari but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Peerson controlling his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Peerson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Peerson landing strikes from the mount.
Peerson 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.
Peerson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Barbari is still in real trouble! Can Peerson finish him?
Peerson cracks Barbari with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Peerson!
Ross Peerson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jicker Larndorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rex Riley has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jicker Larndorf's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jicker Larndorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rex Riley!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Larndorf is fending him off so far but Riley persists. Nope, Larndorf circles away and we're back to standing.
Riley drives through and clinches with Larndorf against the cage.
A hook to the body from Larndorf.
Larndorf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Larndorf lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Larndorf.
Larndorf lands with a light punch inside.
Larndorf scores with a shot to the side of Riley's head.
Larndorf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Riley is rocked!
Larndorf pushes Riley against the cage. Larndorf is working some dirty boxing. Larndorf pushes off with a quick right hook! Riley goes down! Riley tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Larndorf moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jicker Larndorf!
Jicker Larndorf opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niklas Backstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
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154 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Hammer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niklas Backstrom!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Backstrom did well to prevent Hammer getting side control.
Backstrom is trying to get back to full guard.
Backstrom is staying active underneath Hammer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Backstrom is pressing down on Hammer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Backstrom 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. Hammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Backstrom trying to control the position.
Backstrom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Backstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammer forces his way into half guard.
Backstrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backstrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hammer is keen to just control but Backstrom is a slippery customer.
Hammer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Backstrom is defending against the submission attempts here by Hammer.
Hammer wants to take a breather but Backstrom is having none of it.
Backstrom wants to get back to full guard.
Backstrom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hammer won't allow Backstrom to sweep him here.
Backstrom is looking for a triangle but Hammer pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Backstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Backstrom is adopting a defensive guard.
Hammer advances to half guard.
Hammer trying to control from half guard but Backstrom is working away.
Hammer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hammer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Backstrom sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer trying to control from half guard but Backstrom is working away.
Backstrom tries to kick Hammer off but Hammer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Backstrom wants to improve his position but Hammer is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hammer. Oh but Backstrom has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hammer goes limp - he's gone! Backstrom jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Niklas Backstrom!
Niklas Backstrom is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Iloliemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carneiro comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Rasmus - In the Shadows kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Jaakko Iloliemi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jaakko Iloliemi seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Iloliemi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Carneiro!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iloliemi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carneiro is fending him off so far but Iloliemi persists. Nope, Carneiro circles away and we're back to standing.
Iloliemi gets the takedown into side control.
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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Carneiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Iloliemi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Carneiro wants to control but Iloliemi postures up.
Carneiro is looking for a sweep.
Iloliemi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carneiro on the ground.
Carneiro struggling a bit here.
Iloliemi lands an elbow.
Iloliemi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Iloliemi working away.
Carneiro tries to buck Iloliemi off but Iloliemi is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iloliemi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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!
Iloliemi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Iloliemi scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iloliemi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carneiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Iloliemi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Iloliemi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Carneiro gets back to half guard.
Carneiro gets full guard.
Iloliemi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carneiro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Iloliemi.
Iloliemi trying to control the position from guard on top but Carneiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iloliemi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iloliemi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Iloliemi trying to control the position from guard on top but Carneiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iloliemi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Carneiro trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaakko Iloliemi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Carneiro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Iloliemi is fending him off so far but Carneiro persists. Nope, Iloliemi circles away and we're back to standing.
Iloliemi tries for a takedown but Carneiro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iloliemi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carneiro's waist but Carneiro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Iloliemi off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaakko Iloliemi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iloliemi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carneiro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Iloliemi's waist but Iloliemi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carneiro off to one side.
Carneiro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Carneiro tries to score with some ground and pound. Iloliemi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Carneiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Iloliemi, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iloliemi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Iloliemi is working hard here to advance position.
Carneiro advances nicely into full mount.
Iloliemi is looking to improve his position but Carneiro isn't that keen on the idea.
Carneiro trying to control but Iloliemi is having none of it.
Iloliemi can't escape the position.
Iloliemi is squirming around, avoiding Carneiro's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Iloliemi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Iloliemi shrugs it off.
Carneiro looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Carneiro looking to control but Iloliemi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Iloliemi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Iloliemi prevents any damage by holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carneiro punching from mount but Iloliemi doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Iloliemi tries to hold on but Carneiro pushes him away.
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 Jaakko Iloliemi 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.
Iloliemi shoots and misses
and Carneiro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Carneiro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Iloliemi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Iloliemi fails to pull guard.
Carneiro breaks the clinch.
Carneiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iloliemi throws out the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iloliemi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaakko Iloliemi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iloliemi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carneiro was covering up waiting for the punch and Iloliemi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Iloliemi trying to control the position from guard on top but Carneiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iloliemi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Carneiro wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Iloliemi is now in half guard.
Carneiro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Iloliemi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Carneiro manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Iloliemi is looking to get to half guard.
Carneiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carneiro is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Carneiro extends the arm and Iloliemi is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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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