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EFC 28: Da Gaucho vs Carvalho PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Hovimaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Peerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Peerson's choice of entrance music: Good Feeling. 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 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
16 - 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Peerson!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peerson throws a combination that misses
enabling Hovimaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Peerson throws a nice looking combination but Hovimaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body punch from Hovimaki.
Peerson wants to clinch but Hovimaki slips to the side
and Hovimaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peerson slips a straight right by Hovimaki.
Peerson swinging wildly here.
Peerson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hovimaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Peerson throws a combination that misses
enabling Hovimaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Peerson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hovimaki blocks a low kick nicely.
Peerson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hovimaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peerson dives in for a single leg takedown but Hovimaki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peerson goes for a takedown attempt but Hovimaki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Peerson misses with a combination
letting Hovimaki counter with a right hand.
Peerson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Peerson misses with a double jab
and Hovimaki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Peerson fails with a takedown attempt.
Mikko Hovimaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Peerson.
Hovimaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Peerson's head.
Hovimaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Peerson scores with a one two! Hovimaki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peerson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hovimaki scores with a nice head shot.
Peerson is rocked!
Peerson misses with a double jab
and Hovimaki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Peerson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hovimaki finish him?
Peerson looks winded!
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!
Hovimaki lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikko Hovimaki!
Mikko Hovimaki retains his lightweight title!
After the fight, Mikko Hovimaki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shamil Astakhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamil Astakhov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Keith Taylor's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shamil Astakhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Astakhov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
Taylor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Astakhov on his heels. He'll look to pass Astakhov's guard now, I'm sure.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Astakhov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Astakhov trying to pass the guard but Taylor defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Astakhov lands a nice short elbow.
Astakhov is looking to advance position but Taylor won't allow it.
Taylor is looking to control Astakhov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taylor avoid being mounted?
Astakhov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is staying active underneath Astakhov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Astakhov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taylor defending well though.
Taylor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Astakhov prevents Taylor from standing back up.
Taylor is trying to maintain the position but Astakhov is very close to passing his half guard.
Astakhov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taylor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Taylor is looking to improve his position.
Astakhov trying to control from half guard but Taylor is working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taylor misses with the combination.
Taylor shoots in but Astakhov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Astakhov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Astakhov on his heels. He'll look to pass Astakhov's guard now, I'm sure.
Astakhov is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taylor postures up in Astakhov's guard and throws a big left but Astakhov blocks it.
Taylor trying to control but Astakhov is working from the bottom.
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!
Astakhov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taylor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Astakhov's head.
Astakhov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taylor pushes down on Astakhov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Taylor tries to pass to full mount but Astakhov defends it.
Astakhov trying to hold on to Taylor's head to control him but Taylor postures up.
Astakhov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Astakhov is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up.
Astakhov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Astakhov striking off his back but it's not causing Taylor any problems.
Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor postures up in Astakhov's guard and throws a big left but Astakhov blocks it.
Astakhov is looking for a triangle but Taylor pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Astakhov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taylor trying to control but Astakhov is working from the bottom.
Taylor passes into half guard.
Taylor is trying to work for a kimura but Astakhov is defending well.
Taylor is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Astakhov is looking to get to half guard.
Astakhov tries to hold on but Taylor pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Taylor dominated that round.
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.
Taylor fails to land the takedown.
Taylor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Astakhov quickly recovers to half guard.
Taylor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Astakhov wants to get back to his feet.
Astakhov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taylor.
Astakhov is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taylor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Astakhov defends it well.
Astakhov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taylor is working away from the top position though.
Astakhov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Astakhov tries to get out of the position.
Astakhov is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Astakhov wants to get back to full guard.
Astakhov actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astakhov looking for submissions off his back.
Astakhov is not content to let Taylor control the position.
Astakhov won't allow Taylor to pass to mount.
Astakhov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taylor throwing shots but Astakhov is blocking nicely.
Astakhov wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Astakhov is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Astakhov is looking to control Taylor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Astakhov avoid being mounted?
Taylor slips a nice elbow through Astakhov's hands, connecting with Astakhov's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor wants to control but Astakhov is keeping him busy.
Taylor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Taylor. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Taylor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Astakhov defending well though.
Astakhov is staying active underneath Taylor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Astakhov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taylor is working away from the top position though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Astakhov is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taylor!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Taylor gets underhooks to prevent Astakhov's takedown attempt.
Taylor turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Taylor manages to end up in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Taylor's best efforts.
Astakhov is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Astakhov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Taylor lands a nice short elbow.
Taylor lands with a punch from half guard.
Astakhov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Astakhov keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Astakhov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Taylor is refusing to be controlled, as Astakhov sits in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor is pressing down on Astakhov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Astakhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor has his hands on Astakhov's head, controlling the position.
Astakhov trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Astakhov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Astakhov avoids the head kick by Taylor.
Taylor looking to score a takedown here. Astakhov is defending well but Taylor drives through and ends up in Astakhov's guard.
Taylor distracts Astakhov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Astakhov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Astakhov 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.
Astakhov keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Astakhov.
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astakhov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taylor defends well.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Astakhov wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
Astakhov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Taylor puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Astakhov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taylor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taylor's back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor manages to stand up with Astakhov still on his back. Eventually Astakhov drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Good work by Astakhov as he checks the leg kick.
A combination from Taylor does no damage.
Keith Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Astakhov pushes him off.
Keith Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taylor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Astakhov tries to score a body lock takedown but Taylor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Taylor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Astakhov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor has clasped his hands together around Astakhov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor works to advance to full mount. Astakhov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Astakhov wants to hold on but Taylor pushes him away.
Astakhov tries to reverse the position but Taylor maintains control.
Astakhov taking shots to the head.
Astakhov is squirming around, avoiding Taylor's attempts to control the action.
Astakhov wants to hold on but Taylor pushes him away.
Taylor with shots to the head and body - Astakhov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Taylor goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Astakhov turns into him and now he's in Taylor's guard.
Astakhov wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Taylor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Keith Taylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor trying to control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Keith Taylor wasn't active enough on the ground.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor shoots in and drives through. Astakhov sprawls well.
Shamil Astakhov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck for Taylor with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taylor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Taylor!
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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 Tom Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, David Haggstrom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haggstrom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hammer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Haggstrom sprawls well initially but Hammer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Haggstrom tries to get to full guard but Hammer has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hammer in particular looking to stall.
Hammer is trying to work for a kimura but Haggstrom is defending well.
Haggstrom is trying to maintain the position but Hammer is very close to passing his half guard.
Hammer is looking to stall here but Haggstrom recovers full guard.
Hammer trying to control but Haggstrom is working from the bottom.
Hammer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggstrom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haggstrom is keeping the position for now.
Hammer throws a big elbow that misses.
Haggstrom is looking for a triangle but Hammer pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haggstrom keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Haggstrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Haggstrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Haggstrom wants to sweep but no luck.
Haggstrom thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haggstrom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haggstrom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammer is one step ahead there.
Hammer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Haggstrom is trying to control the position but Hammer postures up.
Haggstrom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haggstrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haggstrom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Haggstrom thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hammer has gone for a leg lock! Haggstrom slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hammer's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is striking but Haggstrom is not phased and passes to half guard.
Haggstrom working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hammer's thigh. Hammer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Haggstrom wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Hammer trying to keep a closed guard but Haggstrom is proving a slippery customer.
Haggstrom throws a big right hand that misses.
Haggstrom distracts Hammer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer pulls Haggstrom in close to his closed guard and prevents Haggstrom from doing any damage or advancing position.
Haggstrom works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Haggstrom.
Hammer is looking to control Haggstrom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hammer avoid being mounted?
Hammer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Haggstrom is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammer keeping full guard, as Haggstrom tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Hammer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice takedown defense from Haggstrom. No joy for Hammer on that attempt.
Hammer moves into the clinch.
Come on Hammer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Haggstrom has picked Hammer up - he's going for a ride! Haggstrom dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hammer is staying active underneath Haggstrom, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Haggstrom thows a huge punch but Hammer dodges it nicely.
Hammer actively working from the bottom here.
Haggstrom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hammer is controlling Haggstrom's trapped leg to prevent Haggstrom from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer trying to hold on to Haggstrom's head to control him but Haggstrom postures up.
Haggstrom is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Haggstrom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hammer is looking to escape.
Hammer wants to hold on but Haggstrom pushes him away.
Haggstrom with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haggstrom wants to control the pace but Hammer is squirming around nicely.
Hammer wants to control but Haggstrom is having none of it.
Haggstrom wants to control but Hammer has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Haggstrom looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Haggstrom looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hammer trying to hold on to Haggstrom's head to control him but Haggstrom postures up.
Haggstrom with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer actively working from the bottom here.
Haggstrom working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hammer's thigh. Hammer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hammer trying to control the position.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Haggstrom from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haggstrom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haggstrom drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hammer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hammer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hammer!
Hammer scoring with punches from side control.
An elbow from Hammer crashes against the mat.
David Haggstrom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haggstrom tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hammer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hammer tries for a kimura but Haggstrom is defending well.
Haggstrom is looking to regain half guard here but Hammer keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Haggstrom has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hammer but great work by Haggstrom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that David Haggstrom will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hammer shoots in but Haggstrom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haggstrom shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Haggstrom showed some decent athleticism there.
Hammer trying to control here.
Haggstrom stalling.
Haggstrom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hammer's head.
Haggstrom looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggstrom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haggstrom is thwarting Hammer's attempts to control the position.
Haggstrom throwing shots but Hammer is blocking nicely.
Haggstrom is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hammer manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haggstrom works over Hammer with some ground and pound from guard.
Haggstrom trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hammer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Haggstrom has his foot on Hammer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hammer works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammer drops back looking for a leg! Haggstrom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haggstrom manages to kick Hammer off! Hammer jumps back into Haggstrom's guard.
Hammer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Haggstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer throws a big right hand that misses.
Haggstrom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haggstrom keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Hammer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haggstrom has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hammer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Haggstrom.
Hammer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Haggstrom is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haggstrom is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hammer off and has taken his back!
Hammer controlling Haggstrom 's hands.
Hammer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hammer wants to control but Haggstrom is keeping busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haggstrom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haggstrom looking for a submission but Hammer manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Hammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but David Haggstrom did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haggstrom.
Nice takedown defense from Haggstrom. No joy for Hammer on that attempt.
Hammer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Haggstrom pinned against the cage. Haggstrom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hammer moves in looking to clinch but Haggstrom pushes him off.
Hammer gets a clinch.
Hammer is pushing Haggstrom up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hammer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Haggstrom after a bit of a struggle.
David Haggstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Hammer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer has Haggstrom pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Haggstrom manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haggstrom darts in looking for a takedown but Hammer gets double underhooks and turns Haggstrom into the cage.
Hammer pulls guard successfully.
Haggstrom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Haggstrom passes into half guard.
Haggstrom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammer keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haggstrom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Haggstrom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hammer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hammer is trying is best to control the position here.
Haggstrom trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Hammer trying to control from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Haggstrom looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hammer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Haggstrom is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hammer trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggstrom prevents Hammer from improving his position.
Hammer keeps trying to improve his position.
Hammer wants to control but Haggstrom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Haggstrom in particular looking to stall.
Haggstrom blocks the strikes from Hammer.
Hammer wants to improve his position but Haggstrom is controlling well.
Haggstrom looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hammer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haggstrom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hammer sees it coming and defends easily.
Hammer is trying to control but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haggstrom sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hammer is staying active underneath Haggstrom, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that David Haggstrom will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Hammer.
Tom Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Haggstrom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Haggstrom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hammer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hammer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Haggstrom clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Haggstrom preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hammer.
Hammer doesn't have the hooks in and Haggstrom manages to turn into his guard.
Haggstrom sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Haggstrom is working Hammer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammer is trying to keep Haggstrom in close.
Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Haggstrom looking to sit in guard and control but Hammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Haggstrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haggstrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Haggstrom keeps moving.
Haggstrom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hammer defends it easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hammer stands and throws Haggstrom's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hammer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Haggstrom has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haggstrom wants to control but Hammer postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggstrom tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hammer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hammer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haggstrom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hammer lands a nice forearm strike.
Haggstrom dodges the ground and pound from Hammer.
Haggstrom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ground and pound from Hammer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hammer controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haggstrom keeps working.
Hammer in side control, throwing shots but Haggstrom defends.
Hammer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Haggstrom gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Haggstrom is looking for a sweep. Hammer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hammer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tom Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Haggstrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammer throwing shots but Haggstrom is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Haggstrom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 48:47
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by split decision... David Haggstrom!
David Haggstrom retains his featherweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Turshatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Canavan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turshatov comes into the arena with War And Peace blaring out of the sound system. Liam Canavan looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Turshatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Canavan!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turshatov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Canavan on his heels. He'll look to pass Canavan's guard now, I'm sure.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Canavan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turshatov controls the pace.
Turshatov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Canavan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Turshatov is controlling him.
Turshatov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Turshatov advances position into side control!
Turshatov has hold of Canavan's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Canavan tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Turshatov cranks the arm and Canavan screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Canavan, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alexey Turshatov!
Post fight, Alexey Turshatov stared into the camera and said 'Bye!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Veljanovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lans Gregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lans Gregor will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikola Veljanovski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lans Gregor!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veljanovski fails with the takedown.
A nice combination there by Gregor.
Gregor feints a jab promting Veljanovski to slip. Gregor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Veljanovski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Veljanovski tries to clinch but Gregor moves away
letting Gregor counter with a right hand.
Gregor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gregor duly obliges.
Veljanovski is rocked!
Veljanovski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gregor defends it nicely.
Oh Veljanovski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Veljanovski misses with a wild body shot.
Veljanovski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gregor but Gregor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Veljanovski seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikola Veljanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veljanovski tries for a takedown but Gregor circles away easily
and Gregor counters with a crisp right that sends Veljanovski to the canvas! Gregor follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lans Gregor!
Lans Gregor is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Da Gaucho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno Da Gaucho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fabricio Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Da Gaucho. No joy for Carvalho on that attempt.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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 looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Da Gaucho has his foot on Carvalho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carvalho works his way back into a safe position though.
Carvalho 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.
Da Gaucho keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Da Gaucho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Da Gaucho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carvalho manages to get himself to full guard.
Da Gaucho slips nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvalho is trying to stand back up but Da Gaucho is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Gaucho trying to control from half guard but Carvalho is working away.
Carvalho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Da Gaucho is looking to take a break and control but Carvalho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carvalho is looking for a sweep. Da Gaucho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bruno Da Gaucho wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Carvalho scores with a takedown into Da Gaucho's guard.
Carvalho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Gaucho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Gaucho looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Gaucho, not yet.
Carvalho looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Da Gaucho is trying to keep Carvalho in close.
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Gaucho is retaining full guard.
Da Gaucho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carvalho defends it easily.
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!
Da Gaucho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carvalho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Gaucho is keeping the position for now.
Da Gaucho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carvalho is one step ahead there.
Da Gaucho is trying to control the position but Carvalho postures up.
Carvalho is pushing down on Da Gaucho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Da Gaucho is fighting to maintain full guard but Carvalho has managed to sneak the leg through.
Da Gaucho is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Gaucho 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 Carvalho. Oh but Da Gaucho has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Carvalho goes limp - he's gone! Da Gaucho jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bruno Da Gaucho!
Bruno Da Gaucho retains his bantamweight title!
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