PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karol Barorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tin Lau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barorf comes into the arena with Wena - Salutuj blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Barorf
vs
Lau

181 cm
22
153 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

175 cm
27
153 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Gilop®

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karol Barorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tin Lau!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barorf tries to keep at a distance but Lau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lau lands a shot to the body.
Lau cracks Barorf with a nice body shot.
Lau throws a punch but it's blocked by Barorf.
Barorf has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lau is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lau - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lau lands a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barorf.
Lau has Barorf pushed against the cage.
Barorf is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lau is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lau throws a head punch that misses.
Barorf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lau after a bit of a struggle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lau is leaning against Barorf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barorf slows down the pace here.
Lau pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lau misses with a body punch.
Barorf prevents a body shot from Lau.
Lau struggles to land a body shot inside as Barorf controls his hands.
Lau scores with a hook to the body.
Lau managing to block the knees to the body from Barorf.
Lau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barorf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lau throws a head punch that misses.
Barorf wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barorf stalling.
Lau stalling against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lau stalling the fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lau struggles to land a body shot inside as Barorf controls his hands.
Barorf working hard to break the clinch.
Barorf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lau lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Barorf manages to break the clinch.
Lau fails to land with a series of punches.
Barorf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barorf lands a high kick!
Barorf blocks a jab.
Lau scores with a decent looking hook.
Barorf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barorf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barorf somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karol Barorf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barorf pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lau is out of range and Barorf settles back down.
Lau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barorf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barorf gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lau.
Barorf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barorf throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barorf scores with a head kick. Lau tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lau stuns Barorf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barorf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lau but Lau pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lau wants to clinch.
Lau changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tin Lau dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Barorf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lau was well out of range. Poor timing from Barorf.
Barorf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lau lands an overhand right.
Barorf shoots in looking for a takedown. Lau tries to sprawl out of it but Barorf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lau manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lau looks to score with a jab to the body but Barorf is just out of range.
Barorf swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lau counters with a stiff right hand.
Lau throws a hook but Barorf avoids it easily.
A combination from Barorf does no damage.
Horrible takedown by Barorf or perhaps it was just good defense by Lau which made him look bad.
Tin Lau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lau scores with a hook to the body. Barorf takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barorf shoots for a takedown but Lau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karol Barorf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lau lands a slapping body shot.
Lau connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barorf walks into a straight right hand from Lau.
Barorf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lau.
Lau lands with an uppercut that bounces Barorf off the cage and back into range.
A head kick misses from Barorf.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lau.
Barorf takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Lau.
Barorf ducks under a wild hook from Lau.
Barorf throws a push kick but Lau slaps the foot to one side.
Barorf moves out of range of the strikes.
Barorf drops his hands momentarily and Lau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lau, as that shot connected.
Barorf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lau.
Barorf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Barorf closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Barorf seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lau is looking to improve his position.
Lau is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barorf trying to control the action but Lau is working from the bottom.
Barorf thows a huge punch but Lau dodges it nicely.
Barorf is looking to stall here but Lau recovers full guard.
Barorf trying to control the position from guard on top but Lau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barorf advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barorf wants to work for an arm triangle but Lau is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Lau actively working from the bottom here.
Barorf keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lau on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barorf thows a huge punch but Lau dodges it nicely.
Lau on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lau wants to sweep but Barorf has passed to side control!
Barorf is working Lau over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lau is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barorf's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barorf winds up and cracks Lau with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lau is trying to get back to full guard.
Lau holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barorf is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lau is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barorf scores with a couple of nice shots.

Barorf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lau has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barorf prevents Lau from improving his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barorf drops an elbow to the side of Lau's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tin Lau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lau lands a slapping body shot.
Barorf tries a low kick but Lau avoids it.
Lau throws a right hand that Barorf ducks under and follows up with a left that Barorf also avoids with ease.
Barorf needs to keep his hands up - Lau had a free shot at his head there.
Barorf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barorf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lau moves out of range of the body kick.
Lau stuffs the takedown attempt from Barorf. Barorf gets slowly back to his feet.
Barorf slips under a jab.
Barorf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barorf misses with a body shot.
Barorf lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barorf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lau.
Lau tries to clinch but Barorf moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lau. Barorf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lau throws a nice looking combination but Barorf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Barorf closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lau quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barorf pulls his head out easily.
Lau is looking to improve his position.
Barorf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lau's head.
Barorf slips a nice elbow through Lau's hands, connecting with Lau's forehead.
Barorf trying to control the action but Lau is working from the bottom.
Barorf is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lau keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barorf controlling the action here.
Barorf is trying to control. Lau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barorf not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barorf pulls his head out easily.
Lau is looking to improve his position.
Tin Lau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barorf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lau's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barorf is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Barorf 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.
Barorf sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lau defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barorf trying to control the action but Lau is working from the bottom.
Barorf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karol Barorf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barorf working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lau controlling the position well.
Lau on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barorf working the head and body with strikes.

Barorf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lau doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barorf.

Barorf wants to work for an arm triangle but Lau is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Karol Barorf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barorf is looking to take a break and control but Lau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barorf prevents Lau from improving his position.
Barorf trying to control the action but Lau is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karol Barorf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lau 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tin Lau!
Tin Lau very nearly forgot to thank Adrenaline amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.