EMMA 12: Haskins vs Babaro PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reinhart Vult (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacinto Koutras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vult comes to the cage accompanied by War Machine by KISS. The key to victory for Reinhart Vult has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Vult
vs
Koutras

207 cm
33
222 lbs
15 - 15 - 1

180 cm
30
210 lbs
8 - 14 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 15 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Reinhart Vult!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacinto Koutras!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Koutras's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Vult's head coaches at Nordic Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vult tries to clinch up.
Vult tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koutras swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koutras takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like Jacinto Koutras has been cut.
Vult connects with a body shot that sends Koutras's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vult wants to clinch up but Koutras keeps it at a distance.
Vult tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vult connects with a body shot.
Koutras tries to clinch up but Vult circles away and keeps his distance.
Koutras tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vult paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Vult gets a clinch.

Vult breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vult is looking to slow Koutras down with leg kicks.
Vult tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koutras swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vult throws a right and a left that Koutras avoids nicely.

Vult moves into the clinch.
Vult pressing his opponent against the cage.

Vult breaks from the clinch.
Vult scores with a nice right hand.

Vult fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koutras, pushing him back against the cage.
Vult lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Vult breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Vult gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vult unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Vult breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Vult moves into range and clinches up with Koutras.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vult lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koutras jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vult walks away with a smile on his face. Koutras gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Vult has Koutras up against the cage in a clinch.
Vult really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Koutras wants to take the fight to the mat but Vult manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vult lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vult is pressed up against the cage. Koutras has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vult down to the mat. Vult avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reinhart Vult has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacinto Koutras.
Koutras circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vult is looking to clinch.
Vult tries to clinch up.
Koutras drops his hands momentarily and Vult takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Koutras should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Vult darts in and clinches Koutras up against the cage.

Vult escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vult clinches with his opponent.
Vult lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vult lands a shoulder strike.
Koutras goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vult lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Koutras throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vult blocks it with crossed arms.

Vult breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Vult darts in and clinches Koutras up against the cage.
Koutras takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vult pushes Koutras back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Vult breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vult moves in looking to clinch but Koutras pushes him off.

Vult has closed the distance and engaged Koutras in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vult's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vult looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Vult gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hand to the body from Vult.
Nice body punch from Vult.
Koutras looks winded!
Vult lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vult lands an uppercut.

That has opened up Jacinto Koutras's cut even more.
Vult is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Vult breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Vult moves into range and clinches up with Koutras.
Vult is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vult taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reinhart Vult dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacinto Koutras's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vult lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vult lands an elbow inside.

Vult pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vult throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vult throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Vult gets a clinch.

Vult pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vult and Koutras are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Vult throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Koutras into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Vult knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Reinhart Vult!
Reinhart Vult managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Steel Penn's All 160, into his post fight interview.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Jarvela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Ladislau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarvela's entrance music is Real American. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Jarvela
vs
Ladislau

180 cm
34
200 lbs
15 - 35 - 0

186 cm
25
191 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 15 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Jarvela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marty Ladislau!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarvela avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ladislau goes for a double leg but Jarvela avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jarvela continues to drive forward.
Ladislau with a knee to the head.
Ladislau looks winded!
Ladislau with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Juhani Jarvela has been cut.
Ladislau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jarvela is defending well for now.

Jarvela successfully pulls guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ladislau being controlled here momentarily.
Ladislau preventing the sweep.

Jarvela is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Ladislau thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ladislau slips nicely into half guard.

Ladislau is working for a submission of some sort.
Ladislau wants to take a breather but Jarvela is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvela wants to improve his position but Ladislau is controlling well.
Jarvela makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jarvela.
Jarvela is trying to control the position but Ladislau postures up.
Jarvela has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jarvela is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Jarvela looking for a guillotine here but Ladislau defends easily.

Ladislau drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ladislau jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvela is trying to control the position but Ladislau postures up.

Ladislau drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ladislau jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jarvela will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jarvela holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarvela is trying to control the position but Ladislau postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Juhani Jarvela wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jarvela scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

It looks like Marty Ladislau has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Jarvela.

Ladislau is rocked!
Jarvela ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Ladislau's jaw. Ladislau's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Jarvela does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juhani Jarvela!
Post fight, Juhani Jarvela stared into the camera and said 'I fight anyman, any animal.. And if Jesus were here i'd fight him too.. '.
Marty Ladislau was interviewed post fight and said 'I tried my best, and I WILL do it next time.'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Talentti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauno Koskinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Talentti's entrance music is Metallica - Ecstasy Of Gold. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Talentti
vs
Koskinen

167 cm
25
153 lbs
6 - 14 - 0

175 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Talentti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauno Koskinen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talentti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Talentti feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Talentti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Talentti is working to tighten his grip on Koskinen's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Koskinen has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Talentti is really squeezing tight and eventually Koskinen passes out! Talentti breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tommi Talentti!
Tommi Talentti gave a mention to CEC Nutrition Q160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Hwoarang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Hwoarang has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hwoarang
vs
Gordon

183 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

172 cm
22
205 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Hwoarang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pete Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Hwoarang.
Hwoarang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gordon blocks a head kick by Hwoarang.
Hwoarang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gordon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hwoarang pushes Gordon away with a front kick.
Hwoarang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hwoarang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hwoarang misses with a head kick.

Gordon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hwoarang being controlled for a moment.
Hwoarang sneaks back into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon tries to stand and escape but Hwoarang is controlling the position.
Gordon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gordon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hwoarang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Gordon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hwoarang wants to get back to his feet.
Gordon wants to stand up but Hwoarang manages to regain full guard.
Gordon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hwoarang is breathing heavily.
Hwoarang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gordon controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gordon stands up and waves to Hwoarang to follow him.
Gordon blocks a head kick by Hwoarang.
Hwoarang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hwoarang throws a head kick that Gordon semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hwoarang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gordon scores with a body shot.
Hwoarang steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gordon. That one must have hurt.
Antonio Hwoarang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gordon gets a double leg takedown into Hwoarang's guard.
Hwoarang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hwoarang wants to get back to his feet but Gordon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hwoarang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gordon is looking to stand up but Hwoarang won't let him.
Hwoarang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gordon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gordon distracts Hwoarang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gordon wants to stand but Hwoarang is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gordon stays in close to Hwoarang's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon landing some decent shots from guard.
Gordon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hwoarang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hwoarang looking for a sweep. Not yet Hwoarang, not yet.
Gordon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gordon tries to stand but Hwoarang is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gordon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Gordon dominated that round.
That's time! Hwoarang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hwoarang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hwoarang.
Hwoarang throws a head kick that Gordon semi-blocks.
Gordon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hwoarang.
Hwoarang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gordon avoids the head kick by Hwoarang.

Gordon instigates a clinch.
Gordon stalling the fight.

Gordon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hwoarang is trying to keep an underhook but Gordon manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hwoarang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hwoarang is trying to maintain the position but Gordon is very close to passing his half guard.
Gordon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gordon prevents Hwoarang from standing back up.
Gordon lands with a punch from half guard.
Pete Gordon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gordon is nestled in close to Hwoarang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Hwoarang is rocked!
Gordon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Oh Hwoarang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gordon has eaten all the pies!

Gordon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hwoarang sees it coming and defends easily.
Hwoarang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hwoarang is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Hwoarang is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gordon is trying to work for a kimura but Hwoarang is defending well.

Gordon is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon winds up and cracks Hwoarang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Well, if Gordon 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.
Gordon lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hwoarang! More strikes land and this one is all over! Gordon jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Gordon!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Todd Haskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Barbaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haskins comes to the cage accompanied by Kid Rock - Bawitdaba. Barbaro has chosen Fight - Future World Music as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Haskins
vs
Barbaro

185 cm
37
188 lbs
22 - 17 - 0

188 cm
29
185 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Todd Haskins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Barbaro!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Haskins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barbaro throws a head kick that misses.
Barbaro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbaro feints and then cracks Haskins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haskins down.
Barbaro throws an off balance right hand
and Barbaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Joe Barbaro has been cut.
Barbaro misses with a low kick.
Barbaro misses with an uppercut.
Haskins with a poor takedown
and Barbaro counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Haskins is just out of range.
Barbaro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Haskins in his tracks.
Barbaro leaves Haskins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barbaro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haskins.
Haskins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Haskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbaro clobbers Haskins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barbaro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haskins somewhat.
Barbaro misses with a lunging right hand
and Haskins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haskins ducks under a wild hook from Barbaro.
Barbaro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Haskins avoids the head kick by Barbaro.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barbaro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Haskins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haskins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joe Barbaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Haskins is just out of range.
Haskins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Haskins throws a right and a left that Barbaro avoids nicely.
Haskins fails to land the takedown.
Barbaro has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Barbaro tries a low kick but Haskins avoids it.
Haskins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barbaro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbaro thows a body shot but no joy.
Barbaro throws a nice looking combination but Haskins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barbaro swinging wildly here.
Barbaro misses the shot to the body.
Haskins looks for a takedown but Barbaro sprawls well.
Joe Barbaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haskins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barbaro misses with a low kick.
Haskins dives in for a single leg takedown but Barbaro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Haskins tightens his grip and picks Barbaro up, before dumping him to the ground. Barbaro manages to land in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barbaro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barbaro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haskins is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbaro controlling the position.
Haskins stopping the sweep attempt from Barbaro.
Haskins postures up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Joe Barbaro hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Barbaro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Haskins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Haskins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haskins checks a leg kick.
Barbaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haskins was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbaro.

Barbaro gets caught flat footed, as Haskins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbaro keeping moving, preventing Haskins from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haskins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haskins lands a couple of elbows.
Haskins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barbaro is pulling down on Haskins's head. It's preventing any offense from Haskins, at least for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haskins lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Barbaro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Barbaro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Haskins has managed to clinch.
Haskins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barbaro after a bit of a struggle.
Barbaro tries to land a knee to the head but Haskins blocks with his arms.

Haskins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Barbaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barbaro wants to control from the top but Haskins keeps moving.
Haskins seems keen to control Barbaro's posture.
Haskins wants to sweep here but Barbaro controlling him for the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Joe Barbaro was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Barbaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbaro lands a leg kick that knocks Haskins off balance momentarily.
Barbaro misses with a hook to the body

and Haskins counters with a takedown into side control.
Haskins tries to score with some ground and pound. Barbaro controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbaro defending against the ground and pound.
Haskins trying to control the position but Barbaro is working away.
Barbaro is looking for a sweep.
Haskins working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
I wouldn't like to be where Barbaro is right now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbaro prevents Haskins from improving position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haskins throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Haskins fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Haskins 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.

Haskins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Haskins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbaro keeps working.
The strikes coming from Haskins are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Haskins throws an elbow but Barbaro slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haskins advances to mount.
Haskins fails to advance to Barbaro's back.
Haskins throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Barbaro because Haskins loaded up on that one.
Haskins tries to control but Barbaro wriggling away.
Barbaro is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbaro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Haskins controls Barbaro momentarily but Barbaro frees himself.

Haskins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barbaro passes into half guard.
Haskins is trying to maintain the position but Barbaro is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haskins is looking for a sweep. Barbaro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Haskins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Barbaro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Haskins swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbaro.
Haskins defending well as Barbaro loads up on a big left hand.
Haskins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbaro.
Jab, jab by Barbaro - just one landing.
Joe Barbaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbaro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haskins.
Barbaro misses with a straight right.
Barbaro misses with a hook

and Haskins moves into the clinch.
Barbaro working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Barbaro.

Barbaro breaks the clinch.
Barbaro lands the left hand.

Haskins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barbaro's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins being controlled here momentarily.
Todd Haskins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barbaro wants to sweep here but Haskins controlling him for the moment.
Haskins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haskins throws a big elbow that misses.
Haskins trying to control but Barbaro is working from the bottom.
Haskins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haskins is in close to Barbaro's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haskins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barbaro pulls Haskins in to control the position.
Haskins stopping the sweep attempt from Barbaro.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Barbaro controls Haskins momentarily but Haskins frees himself.

Haskins postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barbaro is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Haskins, into his guard.

Haskins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barbaro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbaro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barbaro stopping the sweep attempt from Haskins.
Haskins keeping moving, preventing Barbaro from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barbaro preventing the sweep.
Barbaro wants to pass the guard but Haskins is keeping the position.

Haskins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barbaro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Haskins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Barbaro 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 Haskins.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haskins can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Joe Barbaro just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Joe Barbaro's cut.
That's time! Haskins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Barbaro misses with a wild body shot.
Haskins misses with a takedown attempt - Barbaro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haskins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbaro.
Haskins tries to clinch but Barbaro is having none of it.
Joe Barbaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Barbaro does it's job there.
Barbaro throws a right hand that Haskins ducks under and follows up with a left that Haskins also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Barbaro misses.
Barbaro throws a right hand that misses

and Haskins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barbaro misses with some punches.
Haskins is trying to pull guard but Barbaro has him pressed against the cage.
Barbaro scores with a shot to the side of Haskins's head.
Barbaro lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbaro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haskins blocks it with crossed arms.
Barbaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Barbaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbaro misses with a hook. Haskins ducked under it nicely.
Barbaro throws a body punch but Haskins moves out of range.
Haskins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barbaro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Haskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbaro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haskins.
Haskins dives in and grabs Barbaro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barbaro pushes down on Haskins's head and hops out.
Barbaro throws an overhand right that lands on Haskins's shoulder, as Haskins tries to avoid the shot.
Haskins shoots for a double leg takedown but Barbaro sprawls well. He's pushed Haskins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Barbaro swings for the body but Haskins moves out of range.
Barbaro connects with a single shot there.
Haskins on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbaro lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haskins avoids the body shot from Barbaro.
Haskins darts in looking for a takedown but Barbaro gets double underhooks and turns Haskins into the cage.
Barbaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Haskins gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Haskins misses with a head shot. Barbaro uses the momentum to regain guard.
Haskins is looking to advance position but Barbaro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Haskins is looking to improve his position but Barbaro isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haskins wants to hold on but Barbaro pushes him away.
Haskins can't escape the position.
Haskins tries to lock up and control but Barbaro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Haskins tries to reverse the position but Barbaro maintains control.
Barbaro wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Barbaro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Haskins is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haskins looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Haskins wants to escape the position.
Haskins is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Barbaro.
Haskins tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barbaro gets his hands free as Haskins looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Barbaro dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Joe Barbaro's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Haskins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barbaro defends well and Haskins ends up having to push Barbaro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barbaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Barbaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbaro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Haskins on the side of the head.
Barbaro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Haskins ducks under a wild hook from Barbaro.
Barbaro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haskins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Barbaro.

Barbaro moves into range and clinches up with Haskins.
Haskins jumps guard but Barbaro stands there with Haskins around his waist. Haskins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barbaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haskins backwards.
Barbaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Haskins wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Haskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbaro throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Haskins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbaro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Haskins.
Barbaro lands a right hand.

Barbaro breaks from the clinch.
Barbaro throws a body punch but Haskins moves out of range.
Barbaro throws a lazy right hand but Haskins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barbaro, right into the meat.
Haskins avoids the head kick by Barbaro.
Barbaro scores with a nice right hand.
Barbaro scores with a one two! Haskins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Haskins cracks Barbaro with a good jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haskins ducks under a wild hook from Barbaro.
Barbaro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haskins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haskins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barbaro's waist but Barbaro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Haskins off to one side.
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!
Barbaro throws a sloppy head kick and Haskins moves out of range easily.
Barbaro is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Barbaro throws a head kick that misses.
Barbaro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barbaro cracks the inside of Haskins's front leg.
Haskins wants to clinch up but Barbaro keeps it at a distance.
Barbaro digs a good body shot into Haskins's ribs.
Barbaro scores with a nice right hand.
No luck for Haskins with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbaro connects with a nice looking jab.
Barbaro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Haskins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Haskins slips under a jab from Barbaro.
Barbaro throws a head kick but Haskins moves out of range.
Barbaro throws an off balance right hand

and Haskins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barbaro won't be happy with that.
Haskins content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Haskins moves into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haskins looking to finish with strikes here!
Todd Haskins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haskins thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Haskins is trying to control here but Barbaro has managed to regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haskins passes the guard and advances to mount!
Haskins throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Barbaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barbaro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:49
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Barbaro!
Joe Barbaro is the new middleweight champion!
Joe Barbaro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.