PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milka CroCow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Barra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CroCow comes to the cage accompanied by Napalm Death - Twist the Knife. Alex Barra will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

CroCow
vs
Barra

186 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milka CroCow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Barra!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CroCow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from CroCow misses.
Barra shoots in for a takedown but CroCow shows good takedown defense.
CroCow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barra dives in and grabs CroCow's left leg, looking for a takedown. CroCow pushes down on Barra's head and hops out.
Barra shoots in and drives through. CroCow sprawls well.
Milka CroCow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Barra.
CroCow misses with a body kick.
Barra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from CroCow.
Barra has a takedown stuffed.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Barra.

Barra is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, CroCow has escaped the position, nice work there.
CroCow is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Barra tries for a kimura but CroCow is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barra is trying to get an arm triangle but CroCow is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Barra is trying to get an arm triangle but CroCow is defending well.
Barra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barra looks gassed!

Barra working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
CroCow is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Barra has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Barra is trying to get an arm triangle but CroCow is defending well.
CroCow is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barra asserts his dominance and retains side control.

CroCow throws Barra to one side and escapes!
Barra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. CroCow tries to avoid it but Barra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag CroCow to the ground. CroCow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
CroCow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
CroCow delivers a nice body kick.
CroCow lands a front kick.
CroCow misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barra avoids the head kick by CroCow.
A slapping body kick lands there for CroCow.
CroCow throws the kick towards the body but Barra avoids it.
CroCow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from CroCow.
Barra takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barra blocks a head kick by CroCow.
CroCow misses with a body kick.
CroCow connects with a solid leg kick.
Barra shoots in for a takedown but CroCow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
CroCow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barra avoids the head kick by CroCow.
CroCow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
CroCow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown by Barra or perhaps it was just good defense by CroCow which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
CroCow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barra avoids the head kick by CroCow.
CroCow leaves Barra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
CroCow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from CroCow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
CroCow misses with a head kick.
CroCow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barra is able to avoid easily.
CroCow misses with an attempted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but CroCow avoids it really well and circles away.
CroCow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milka CroCow dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

CroCow throws a head kick that misses.
CroCow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
CroCow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barra was well out of range. Poor timing from CroCow.
Barra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but CroCow avoids it really well and circles away.
CroCow throws a nice looking combination but Barra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Milka CroCow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
CroCow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
CroCow connects with a solid leg kick.
CroCow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
CroCow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
CroCow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barra avoids the head kick by CroCow.
Barra ducks under a wild hook from CroCow.
Milka CroCow is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barra shoots for a takedown but CroCow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from CroCow.
CroCow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
CroCow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Milka CroCow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
CroCow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
CroCow misses with a head kick.
CroCow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barra shoots in for a takedown but CroCow shows good takedown defense.
Milka CroCow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Barra.
CroCow misses with a head kick.
Barra slips a straight right by CroCow.
Barra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but CroCow avoids it really well and circles away.
CroCow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
CroCow misses with a wild body shot.
Milka CroCow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but CroCow swivels and escapes.
Barra avoids the head kick by CroCow.
CroCow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barra blocks the body kick.
CroCow throws a sloppy head kick and Barra moves out of range easily.
CroCow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barra circles away quickly and effectively.

CroCow gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barra to score an easy takedown into full guard.

CroCow kicks Barra off and gets to his feet.
CroCow misses with a head kick.
Barra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from CroCow.
CroCow misses with a head kick.
CroCow is looking to wear down Barra with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barra misses with a takedown attempt - CroCow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Barra throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. CroCow was covering up waiting for the punch and Barra finishes the takedown easily into guard.
CroCow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barra on the ground.
CroCow wants to stand up but Barra is controlling him.

Barra drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but CroCow manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barra has CroCow in his guard.
Barra has a closed guard, preventing CroCow from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
CroCow passes Barra's left leg - he's now in half guard.
CroCow wants to stand up but Barra has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Barra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milka CroCow dominated that second round.
That's time! CroCow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A nice leg kick lands there from CroCow.
Barra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? CroCow is fending him off so far but Barra persists. Nope, CroCow circles away and we're back to standing.
CroCow throws a head kick that misses.
CroCow throws the kick towards the body but Barra avoids it.
Barra blocks a jab.
CroCow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barra circles away quickly and effectively.
CroCow lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
CroCow tries a head kick but it misses.
CroCow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barra.
CroCow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
CroCow lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barra takes a step back to recover.
Barra's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
CroCow throws a head kick but Barra moves out of range.
CroCow throws a shot from downtown. Barra moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
CroCow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
CroCow throws a head kick that misses.
CroCow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barra can do to turn this around?
CroCow misses with a body kick.
Barra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
CroCow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
CroCow throws a right hand that Barra ducks under and follows up with a left that Barra also avoids with ease.
CroCow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch combination from CroCow misses.
Barra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Milka CroCow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Barra.

Barra scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Barra seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead CroCow has recovered full guard.

Barra is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! CroCow is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! CroCow has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
CroCow wants to get up but he can't break Barra's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

CroCow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
CroCow pushing down on Barra's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Barra looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

CroCow stands up from half guard.
CroCow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barra moves out of range as CroCow throws a body kick.
CroCow misses with a head kick.
Barra closes this distance looking for a takedown but CroCow circles away.
Barra checks the leg kick nicely there.

Barra closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Barra seems to be working for a kimura but CroCow defends the submission attempt.
Barra wants to pass the guard but CroCow is defending well.
Milka CroCow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barra 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.
CroCow pushes Barra off looking to stand but Barra dives back in and keeps control.
Barra is looking to advance position but CroCow won't allow it.
Alex Barra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Barra is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milka CroCow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for CroCow, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milka CroCow!