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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karol Barorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wazz Dakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barorf's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wena - Salutuj. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karol Barorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wazz Dakka!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barorf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dakka.
Barorf shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barorf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dakka looks to score with a jab to the body but Barorf is just out of range.
Barorf thows a body shot but no joy.
Barorf shoots in for a takedown but Dakka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barorf throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dakka tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barorf is in Dakka's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barorf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dakka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dakka keeping moving, preventing Barorf from controlling successfully.
Barorf won't allow Dakka to sweep him here.
Dakka lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Barorf!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barorf is squirming around, avoiding Dakka's attempts to control the action.
Barorf is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barorf tries to hold on but Dakka postures up.
Barorf sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barorf regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dakka throws an elbow that misses. Barorf uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dakka's guard. Nice move by Barorf!
Barorf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dakka is trying to keep Barorf in close.
Dakka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barorf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dakka is keeping the position for now.
Barorf won't allow Dakka to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dakka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barorf scoring with some ground and pound.
Barorf postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dakka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barorf, into his guard.
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!
Barorf seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dakka tries to free his leg and advance position but Barorf is retaining full guard.
Barorf not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dakka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barorf has his foot on Dakka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dakka works his way back into a safe position though.
Dakka looking to pass the guard.
Dakka postures up in Barorf's guard and throws a big left but Barorf blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dakka wants to pass the guard but Barorf is keeping the position.
Barorf has Dakka pulled in close to control his posture.
Dakka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barorf lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dakka!
Dakka wants to hold on but Barorf pushes him away.
Dakka is squirming around, avoiding Barorf's attempts to control the action.
Barorf controlling from mount.
Dakka bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dakka trying to control but Barorf is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barorf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dakka manages to get himself to full guard.
Barorf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dakka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barorf is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barorf won't allow Dakka to sweep him here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dakka tries to strike from the bottom.
Barorf trying to control but Dakka is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dakka seems keen to control Barorf's posture.
Dakka trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dakka wants to sweep here but Barorf controlling him for the moment.
Dakka is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Karol Barorf will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dakka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barorf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barorf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dakka throws a nice head kick!
Barorf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dakka sprawls well. Dakka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barorf gets slowly back to his feet.
Dakka checks a low kick from Barorf.
Dakka misses with a low kick.
Barorf looks to throw a body kick
enabling Dakka to counter with a crisp jab.
Barorf misses with a low kick.
Wazz Dakka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barorf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barorf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Dakka. No joy for Barorf on that attempt.
Dakka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barorf throws a low kick, looking for Dakka's leg but Dakka calmly moves out of range.
Dakka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barorf takes a swing at Dakka's ribcage but misses.
Dakka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barorf under the eye.
Karol Barorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Dakka as Barorf shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karol Barorf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Barorf or perhaps it was just good defense by Dakka which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dakka misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from Dakka as Barorf shoots in.
Dakka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice body punch from Dakka.
Barorf throws a chopping leg kick but Dakka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dakka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dakka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barorf throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barorf misses with a low kick as Dakka jumps back.
Barorf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dakka avoids it really well and circles away.
Barorf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dakka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barorf takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barorf stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dakka.
Wazz Dakka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barorf thows a leg kick but Dakka checks it
and Dakka counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barorf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dakka was well out of range. Poor timing from Barorf.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dakka, as that shot connected.
Dakka misses with a wild body shot.
Barorf darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dakka is trying to maintain the position but Barorf is very close to passing his half guard.
Barorf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dakka defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barorf landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dakka is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wazz Dakka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Barorf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dakka as he avoids it easily.
Barorf fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dakka is out of range.
Barorf is looking to wear down Dakka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dakka misses with a straight right.
Barorf closes the distance and clinches up with Dakka, looking for a takedown. Barorf pushes Dakka against the cage but Dakka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barorf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barorf pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dakka is out of range and Barorf settles back down.
Dakka thumps Barorf with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Dakka.
Barorf shoots in for a takedown but Dakka shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karol Barorf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barorf throws a head kick but Dakka moves out of range.
Dakka tries to score with a low kick but Barorf moves his leg out of the way.
Barorf tries to work over Dakka's front leg with a kick but Dakka checks it.
Dakka misses with a wild combination.
Barorf throws a nice head kick!
Barorf misses with a low kick.
Dakka stuffs the takedown.
Barorf throws a sloppy head kick and Dakka moves out of range easily.
Barorf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dakka pinned against the cage. Dakka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barorf throws a sloppy head kick
and Dakka counters with a low kick, right behind Barorf 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barorf looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barorf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barorf throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barorf has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dakka fails to land with a series of punches.
Dakka blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Dakka blocks the leg kick.
Barorf has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dakka lands a jab-cross combination.
Barorf is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dakka tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oh Barorf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barorf takes a swing at Dakka's ribcage but misses.
Barorf seems to have got his legs back now.
Barorf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dakka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barorf somewhat.
An inside leg kick lands from Dakka.
Dakka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dakka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barorf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dakka. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barorf changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dakka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Barorf connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dakka some visible discomfort.
Dakka is trying to get back to half guard.
Dakka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dakka manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dakka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dakka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barorf's head.
Karol Barorf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barorf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dakka pulls his head out easily.
Dakka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barorf is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dakka scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dakka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barorf has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dakka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wazz Dakka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dakka 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wazz Dakka!
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