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EFC 27: Carneiro vs Coleman PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foster comes to the cage accompanied by If you want blood - AC/DC. Jack Frost acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Foster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Frost!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foster throws out the jab.
Foster drops Frost with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Frost looks back up at him and smiles so Foster waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Frost is rocked!
It looks like Jack Frost has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Foster.
Frost dodges the punch combination from Foster.
Foster pushes Frost up against the cage in a clinch.
Foster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frost throws a head kick but Foster moves out of range.
Frost shoots in and gets a takedown into Foster's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Frost content to stall in guard here.
Frost prevents Foster from getting back to his feet.
Frost trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
Foster is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Frost was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Foster misses with a combination
and Frost counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Foster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frost's elbow.
Good body shot from Foster.
Frost wants to stall.
Foster avoiding damage as Frost throws knees to the body.
Foster scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frost is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Foster gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Frost is trying to drag Foster to the mat but Foster just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Foster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
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!
Foster ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Foster no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Frost working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Foster throws a hook to the side of Frost's head but Frost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foster swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Frost avoids the body shot from Foster.
Frost shoots for a double leg takedown but Foster sprawls well. He's pushed Frost's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martin Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Frost.
Frost goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Foster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Foster.
Frost looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Martin Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frost stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frost as he jumps to the side.
Frost slips a straight right by Foster.
A shot to the body from Foster misses
letting Frost counter with a right hand.
Frost dives in for a single leg takedown but Foster sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Foster manages to break the clinch.
Foster misses the shot to the body.
Foster looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
Frost gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Foster.
Foster stuns Frost with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost defending well as Foster loads up on a big left hand.
Foster fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Frost sprawls well initially but Foster persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Foster seems content to control.
Frost works his way to full guard. Good work.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Foster has his hands clasped together but Frost extends and breaks Foster's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Frost.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Frost!
Jack Frost is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Jack Frost 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Iloliemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaakko Iloliemi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Iloliemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rex Riley!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iloliemi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Iloliemi sprawls well. Iloliemi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Riley gets slowly back to his feet.
Iloliemi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Riley did well to prevent Iloliemi getting side control.
Iloliemi is trying to control. Riley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Iloliemi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Riley is defending against the submission attempts here by Iloliemi.
Iloliemi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riley's head.
Riley wants to improve his position but Iloliemi is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Riley.
Iloliemi passes Riley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Riley is trying to get back to full guard.
Riley is refusing to be controlled, as Iloliemi sits in half guard.
Riley tries to get to full guard but Iloliemi has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iloliemi is looking for a kimura here.
Iloliemi seems to be working for a kimura but Riley defends the submission attempt.
Riley is refusing to be controlled, as Iloliemi sits in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Riley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Iloliemi scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iloliemi wants to control but Riley is keeping him busy.
Iloliemi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley is trying to get back to full guard.
Riley trying to hold on to Iloliemi's head to control him but Iloliemi postures up.
Iloliemi is looking for a kimura but Riley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Iloliemi to get the leverage.
Iloliemi is working for a kimura but Riley is defending it quite comfortably.
Iloliemi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riley's head.
Riley wants to improve his position but Iloliemi is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iloliemi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Iloliemi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iloliemi working Riley over with strikes.
Riley trying to hold on to Iloliemi's head to control him but Iloliemi postures up.
Riley is looking for a sweep. Iloliemi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Iloliemi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Riley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Iloliemi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iloliemi working the head and body with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Iloliemi connects with a nice short shot to Riley's temple.
Iloliemi controlling the action here.
Iloliemi slips a nice elbow through Riley's hands, connecting with Riley's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Iloliemi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Iloliemi's cut.
That's time! Iloliemi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Iloliemi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Iloliemi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Iloliemi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Iloliemi.
Iloliemi prevents Riley from improving his position.
Iloliemi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Iloliemi thows a huge punch but Riley dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iloliemi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iloliemi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Iloliemi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Well, if Iloliemi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Riley is looking to control Iloliemi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Riley avoid being mounted?
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Iloliemi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iloliemi is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Iloliemi 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.
Riley trying to keep a closed guard but Iloliemi is proving a slippery customer.
Iloliemi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Iloliemi looking to sit in guard and control but Riley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jaakko Iloliemi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riley looking to pass the guard.
Iloliemi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Riley defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iloliemi keeping full guard, as Riley tries to pass.
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Iloliemi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iloliemi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Riley manages to get himself to full guard.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Iloliemi from controlling successfully.
Iloliemi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Riley has control of Iloliemi's left arm, preventing Iloliemi from doing any damage.
Iloliemi sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iloliemi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Iloliemi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Iloliemi throwing strikes from guard but Riley blocks nicely.
Iloliemi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iloliemi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Iloliemi landing a few strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Iloliemi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Iloliemi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Iloliemi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Riley to the ground. Iloliemi is now in Riley's guard.
Iloliemi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Riley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Riley has escaped and now he's on top!
Iloliemi is pulling down on Riley's head. It's preventing any offense from Riley, at least for the moment.
Riley throws an elbow that misses. Iloliemi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Riley's guard. Nice move by Iloliemi!
Riley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Iloliemi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Iloliemi content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Iloliemi from controlling successfully.
Riley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Iloliemi is aware though and is defending well.
Iloliemi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Iloliemi trying to control the position from guard on top but Riley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riley trying to control the position.
Iloliemi throws a big right hand that misses.
Iloliemi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iloliemi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Iloliemi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Iloliemi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Riley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Iloliemi has Riley in his guard.
Iloliemi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riley stopping the sweep attempt from Iloliemi.
Iloliemi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Riley manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iloliemi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Iloliemi wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving.
Iloliemi landing with the ground and pound.
Jaakko Iloliemi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Iloliemi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riley can do to turn this around?
Iloliemi is stalling in the full guard.
Riley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Iloliemi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rex Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jaakko Iloliemi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Iloliemi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Riley's half guard.
Riley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaakko Iloliemi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Iloliemi 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaakko Iloliemi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Abreu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Kota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kota has chosen Airplanes - B.o.B ft Hayley Williams as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronaldo Abreu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Kota!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abreu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kota to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kota looking to pass the guard.
Abreu has his foot on Kota's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kota works his way back into a safe position though.
Kota wants to control from the top but Abreu keeps moving.
Kota lands a couple of elbows.
Abreu working for a triangle but Kota defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abreu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kota is looking for a triangle here but Abreu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kota gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kota is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Abreu looking to control but Kota is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kota really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Abreu looking to control but Kota is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Abreu goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kota turns into him and now he's in Abreu's guard.
Kota trying to control the position from guard on top but Abreu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abreu trying to keep a closed guard but Kota is proving a slippery customer.
Kota trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Abreu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Abreu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kota keeping moving, preventing Abreu from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kota can do anything to dispel that myth.
Abreu stopping the sweep attempt from Kota.
Kota has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Abreu has passed into side control.
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.
Kota tries to bench press Abreu off him but Abreu keeps the position.
Kota keeps trying to improve his position.
Kota is still trying to improve position.
Kota is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Abreu's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Abreu! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Kota has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ronaldo Abreu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carneiro kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Rasmus - In the Shadows. The key to victory for Daniel Carneiro has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Carneiro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reggie Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman shoots in looking for a takedown. Carneiro tries to sprawl out of it but Coleman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carneiro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carneiro tests Coleman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice sprawl there from Carneiro as Coleman shoots in.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Daniel Carneiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Coleman.
Carneiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coleman.
Coleman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Carneiro counter with a right hand.
Coleman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carneiro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Coleman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Carneiro.
Coleman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carneiro counters with a left and a right that stings Coleman.
Reggie Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
Coleman slips a straight right by Carneiro.
Carneiro throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Carneiro misses.
Coleman walks into a stiff left hand from Carneiro.
Carneiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coleman's sensitive parts.
Carneiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Coleman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Daniel Carneiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coleman tries for a takedown but Carneiro circles away easily
and Carneiro counters with a left and a right that stings Coleman.
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 shoots in for a double leg but Carneiro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carneiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coleman circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro slips a jab and a cross from Coleman.
Coleman misses with a series of wild punches.
Coleman shoots in and drives through. Carneiro sprawls well.
Coleman looks winded!
Coleman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carneiro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Coleman has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coleman.
Carneiro looks to land a combination. Coleman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Reggie Coleman has been cut.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carneiro but Carneiro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carneiro.
Carneiro misses with a two punch combination.
Carneiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carneiro misses with a two punch combination.
Carneiro misses with a wild combination.
Coleman is trying desperately to land a takedown but Carneiro is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Coleman.
Coleman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coleman blocks a leg kick.
Carneiro slips a jab and a cross from Coleman.
Coleman fails with the takedown
and Carneiro counters with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coleman feints and as Carneiro raises his hands in defense, Coleman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman stops Carneiro from standing up.
Coleman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carneiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carneiro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Coleman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carneiro is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carneiro is looking to stand up but Coleman isn't so interested in that idea.
Coleman trying to move into half guard but instead Carneiro has managed to sweep!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Carneiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Coleman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Coleman is looking to land body kicks.
Carneiro throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.
Coleman throws a series of punches but Carneiro avoids them all with ease.
Carneiro checks a low kick from Coleman.
Carneiro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Daniel Carneiro has been cut.
Carneiro throws a good cross that connects.
Coleman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carneiro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Carneiro wants to stand but Coleman is controlling the position.
Coleman looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman trying to control but Carneiro is working from the bottom.
Coleman throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carneiro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coleman pushing down on Carneiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Carneiro has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Coleman is on him like a limpet, forcing Carneiro back against the cage.
Carneiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coleman misses with a double jab.
Carneiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daniel Carneiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro scores with a one two! Coleman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but Carneiro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
Daniel Carneiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Coleman.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big right from Carneiro misses.
Coleman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carneiro counters with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Coleman misses.
Coleman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carneiro circles away.
Coleman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Carneiro's half guard.
Carneiro wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro pushes Coleman off and gets back to his feet.
A slow jab from Carneiro misses its intended target.
Carneiro swinging wildly here.
Carneiro throws a series of punches but Coleman avoids them all with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Coleman.
A punch combination from Carneiro misses.
Coleman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carneiro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Coleman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carneiro.
Coleman with a poor takedown
and Carneiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carneiro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carneiro looks to land a combination but Coleman avoids it well.
Carneiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carneiro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Coleman darts in looking for a takedown but Carneiro gets double underhooks and turns Coleman into the cage.
Carneiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carneiro scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carneiro throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.
Coleman shoots in looking for a takedown. Carneiro tries to sprawl out of it but Coleman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carneiro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Coleman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carneiro pinned against the cage. Carneiro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Carneiro dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carneiro throws a leg kick which misses Coleman's front leg but catches the back leg as Coleman tries to avoid it.
Coleman shoots in looking for a takedown but Carneiro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Coleman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Coleman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carneiro swivels and escapes.
Carneiro tries to bum rush Coleman with a series of wild strikes but Coleman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carneiro digs a good body shot into Coleman's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Coleman.
Coleman works over Carneiro's head and body with a nice combination.
Coleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carneiro lands a lovely overhand right.
Carneiro misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daniel Carneiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Coleman.
Coleman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
Carneiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coleman circles away quickly and effectively.
Coleman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Coleman is rocked!
Carneiro has Coleman up against the cage in a clinch.
Coleman is still on wobbly legs! Can Carneiro finish him?
Carneiro breaks from the clinch.
Coleman loses concentration momentarily and Carneiro pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Coleman crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Carneiro finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Carneiro!
Daniel Carneiro retains his heavyweight title!
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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Hovimaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Demarce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Demarce has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Hovimaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Demarce!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demarce throws a head kick that misses.
Demarce tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hovimaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hovimaki thuds his right hand into Demarce's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hovimaki leaves Demarce with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Demarce throws a sloppy head kick and Hovimaki moves out of range easily.
Demarce throws a leg kick but Hovimaki moved away.
Demarce gets a double leg takedown into Hovimaki's guard.
Demarce wants to control from the top but Hovimaki keeps moving.
Demarce wants to stand and escape but instead Hovimaki has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarce looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Demarce throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hovimaki passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Demarce manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Hovimaki won't allow Demarce to get back to his feet.
Demarce controls Hovimaki momentarily but Hovimaki frees himself.
Demarce is looking for a triangle but Hovimaki pushes his legs off easily.
Demarce looking to control.
Demarce looking for a sweep. Not yet Demarce, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demarce keeps trying to improve his position.
Hovimaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Demarce on the ground.
We're going to have a standup here because Mikko Hovimaki wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hovimaki misses with a straight left.
Kyle Demarce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demarce tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hovimaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demarce fails with the takedown
and Hovimaki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Demarce misses with a takedown
and Hovimaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mikko Hovimaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Demarce.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demarce looks to clinch
and Hovimaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Demarce closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hovimaki circles away.
Demarce closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hovimaki counters with a straight right hand.
Hovimaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hovimaki lands a lovely overhand right.
No luck for Demarce with that takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hovimaki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hovimaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kyle Demarce will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Demarce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hovimaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Demarce.
Demarce wants to clinch
and Hovimaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hovimaki lands with an overhand left.
Hovimaki checks a low kick from Demarce.
Demarce tries to clinch but Hovimaki is having none of it.
Demarce shoots in but Hovimaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Demarce darts in looking for a takedown but Hovimaki gets double underhooks and turns Demarce into the cage.
Hovimaki breaks the clinch.
A big left from Hovimaki misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hovimaki lands a jab.
It looks like Kyle Demarce has been cut.
Hovimaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hovimaki punishes Demarce's body with a nice straight punch.
Demarce closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hovimaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Demarce wants to clinch
and Hovimaki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Demarce pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hovimaki lands a body shot.
Kyle Demarce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Demarce fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mikko Hovimaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Demarce.
Hovimaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Demarce's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hovimaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mikko Hovimaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demarce shoots and misses
enabling Hovimaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Demarce darts in looking for a takedown but Hovimaki gets double underhooks and turns Demarce into the cage.
Demarce is breathing heavily.
Hovimaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mikko Hovimaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Demarce fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Demarce with a poor takedown
and Hovimaki counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demarce tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hovimaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hovimaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Demarce gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hovimaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demarce fails with a takedown attempt.
Demarce needs to keep his hands up - Hovimaki had a free shot at his head there.
Demarce wants to clinch but Hovimaki slips to the side
and Hovimaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hovimaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Demarce is rocked!
Hovimaki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demarce wants to clinch but Hovimaki slips to the side
and Hovimaki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Demarce thinking.
Demarce walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Demarce throws a head kick that misses.
Hovimaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Demarce.
Demarce misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hovimaki connects with the punch.
Demarce looks to clinch
and Hovimaki counters with a nice body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Hovimaki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hovimaki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Hovimaki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Demarce's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hovimaki dips to his left and cracks Demarce with an uppercut!
Demarce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hovimaki manages to avoid it.
Demarce with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hovimaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Demarce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hovimaki counters with a straight right hand.
Demarce is still on wobbly legs! Can Hovimaki finish him?
Hovimaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Demarce seems to have recovered his senses.
Demarce gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hovimaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Demarce shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hovimaki as he avoids it easily.
Mikko Hovimaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Demarce.
Hovimaki with a nice cross.
Donk. Hovimaki catches Demarce right on the button with a cross.
Demarce has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hovimaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Hovimaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Demarce takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hovimaki scores with a nice head shot.
Demarce gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Hovimaki gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikko Hovimaki!
Mikko Hovimaki retains his lightweight title!
Mikko Hovimaki tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Taylor (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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29
200 lbs
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacques Gabriel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor shoots for a takedown but Gabriel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gabriel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Taylor wants to stand but Gabriel is controlling the position.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Gabriel from controlling successfully.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gabriel is one step ahead there.
Gabriel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taylor controls Gabriel momentarily but Gabriel frees himself.
Gabriel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gabriel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Gabriel from controlling successfully.
Taylor has his hands on Gabriel's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Keith Taylor wasn't active enough on the ground.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Gabriel circles away easily
and Gabriel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gabriel.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Gabriel from controlling successfully.
Taylor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gabriel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Taylor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Keith Taylor hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gabriel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Gabriel leaves Taylor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jacques Gabriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Taylor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taylor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gabriel throws a body shot but no joy.
Taylor wants to clinch
and Gabriel counters with a single leg into guard. Taylor didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gabriel trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Gabriel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Taylor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Gabriel is proving a slippery customer.
Gabriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gabriel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Jacques Gabriel wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gabriel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Taylor's guard.
Gabriel wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Gabriel throws a big right hand that misses.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gabriel is one step ahead there.
Gabriel wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Gabriel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taylor told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gabriel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabriel stops Taylor from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Gabriel is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Taylor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taylor shoots and misses
and Gabriel counters with a shoot takedown. Taylor fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gabriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gabriel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gabriel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gabriel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taylor's guard.
Gabriel pushes down on Taylor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Taylor is looking to control Gabriel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taylor avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Gabriel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Taylor tries to clinch but Gabriel moves out of range.
Taylor rushes Gabriel and presses him up against the cage.
Gabriel managing to block the knees to the body from Taylor.
Taylor wants a takedown but no success here.
Gabriel struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
Gabriel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Gabriel won't allow it.
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor misses with a takedown
and Gabriel counters with a takedown into side control.
Jacques Gabriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Taylor.
Gabriel trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Gabriel taking a break here but Taylor is having none of it and regains half guard.
Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.
Gabriel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taylor defending well though.
Gabriel is looking to advance position but Taylor won't allow it.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Gabriel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control here.
Taylor is controlling Gabriel's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gabriel is thwarting Taylor's attempts to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Keith Taylor wasn't active enough on the ground.
Taylor dives in and grabs Gabriel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gabriel pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Gabriel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gabriel 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.
Gabriel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gabriel is pushing down on Taylor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taylor is fighting to maintain full guard but Gabriel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taylor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nice strikes from Gabriel there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor wants to control but Gabriel is keeping busy.
Taylor has hold of Gabriel's hands but Gabriel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gabriel is working for a submission of some sort.
Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taylor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gabriel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gabriel drops an elbow to the side of Taylor's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel prevents Taylor from improving his position.
Taylor is trying to maintain the position but Gabriel is very close to passing his half guard.
Taylor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gabriel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gabriel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gabriel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Taylor wants to control but Gabriel is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gabriel is working for a kimura but Taylor is defending it quite comfortably.
Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taylor has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Gabriel dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Taylor has managed to clinch.
Gabriel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gabriel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Taylor is defending well.
Taylor scores with a shoulder strike.
Gabriel has Taylor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taylor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gabriel wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabriel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taylor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taylor effectively controlling the action here.
Gabriel is working for takedown but Taylor is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gabriel regains guard.
Taylor trying to control but Gabriel is working from the bottom.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taylor throwing strikes but missing.
Taylor distracts Gabriel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gabriel trying to control the position.
Gabriel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gabriel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor cracks Gabriel with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Taylor postures up.
Taylor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taylor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gabriel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
Taylor trying to control but Gabriel is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taylor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor postures up.
Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taylor throwing strikes but missing.
Jacques Gabriel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gabriel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taylor trying to control but Gabriel is working from the bottom.
Gabriel looking for a sweep. Not yet Gabriel, not yet.
Gabriel is working hard here to advance position.
Taylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taylor advances to half guard.
Taylor thows a huge punch but Gabriel dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel is looking to improve his position.
Taylor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gabriel is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taylor is keen to just control but Gabriel is a slippery customer.
Taylor is thwarting Gabriel's attempts to control the position.
Gabriel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
Taylor throwing shots but Gabriel is blocking nicely.
Taylor is trying to control. Gabriel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Taylor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gabriel is trying to maintain the position but Taylor is very close to passing his half guard.
Taylor working Gabriel over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Taylor really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taylor wants to clinch up but Gabriel keeps it at a distance.
Gabriel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Gabriel keeps moving.
Gabriel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taylor defends it easily.
Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gabriel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taylor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to work some ground and pound but Gabriel has wrist control.
Taylor lands a couple of digs.
Gabriel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taylor is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gabriel has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Taylor is looking to defend but Gabriel has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Taylor! Gabriel pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Taylor taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jacques Gabriel!
Jacques Gabriel retains his middleweight title!
Jacques Gabriel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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