PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tonino Barile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iancu Calmuschi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calmuschi has chosen "The Night" by Disturbed as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Barile
vs
Calmuschi

175 cm
22
165 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

177 cm
22
165 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tonino Barile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iancu Calmuschi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calmuschi throws a good cross that connects.
Barile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calmuschi throws out the jab.
Calmuschi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barile seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barile tries to score a power double leg takedown but Calmuschi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barile somewhat.
Calmuschi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Calmuschi pushes Barile away with a front kick.
Barile tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Calmuschi defends well and Barile ends up having to push Calmuschi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Calmuschi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barile throws a push kick but Calmuschi slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calmuschi thuds a left hand into Barile's body.
A head kick by Barile misses
and Calmuschi counters with a straight right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Barile has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Calmuschi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barile.
Barile tries to clinch up but Calmuschi circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barile takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Calmuschi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barile in his tracks.
A big left from Calmuschi misses.
Calmuschi punishes Barile's body with a nice straight punch.
Iancu Calmuschi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barile throws a sloppy head kick and Calmuschi moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Barile misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Calmuschi! But no joy.
Calmuschi circles away from the clinch attempt.

Barile fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Calmuschi sprawls well initially but Barile persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Barile seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Calmuschi has recovered full guard.
Calmuschi managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barile pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calmuschi is keeping the position for now.
Calmuschi controlling Barile's posture.
Calmuschi wants to sweep but no luck.
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!
Barile slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Calmuschi wants to control but Barile postures up.

Barile is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Calmuschi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Barile wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Calmuschi, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calmuschi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Barile tries to pass to full mount but Calmuschi defends it.
Calmuschi is staying active underneath Barile, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Barile seems to be working for a kimura but Calmuschi defends the submission attempt.
Barile wants to free his trapped foot but Calmuschi is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four 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.
Calmuschi trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Calmuschi tries to roll over but Barile keeps him under control.

Barile is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Calmuschi has managed to free his arm - good work.

Barile is working for a kimura but Calmuschi is defending it quite comfortably.
Calmuschi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Barile seems to be working for a kimura but Calmuschi defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Barile seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iancu Calmuschi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Calmuschi throws a body punch but Barile moves out of range.
Iancu Calmuschi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Calmuschi, right into the meat.
Barile is looking to score with low kicks.
Barile tries to clinch but Calmuschi moves out of range.
Barile misses with a body punch
and Calmuschi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Calmuschi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barile. That did some damage!
Calmuschi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barile.
Calmuschi throws a push kick but Barile slaps the foot to one side.
Calmuschi lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calmuschi misses with a low kick.
Barile walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barile tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calmuschi. Barile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calmuschi throws a body punch but Barile moves out of range.
Barile throws a head kick that Calmuschi semi-blocks.
Calmuschi lands an overhand right.
Calmuschi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barile throws a front kick aimed at Calmuschi's knee but Calmuschi avoids it well.
Barile avoids the body shot from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi misses with a body kick.
Calmuschi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barile moves away.
Barile throws a sloppy head kick
and Calmuschi counters with a straight right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barile.
Barile moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barile.
Calmuschi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barile. That did some damage!
Barile is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barile takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barile fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Calmuschi avoids it really well and circles away.
Barile takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Iancu Calmuschi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calmuschi lands with a straight right. Barile didn't see that one coming.
Barile shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Calmuschi misses with a body shot.
Barile takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Calmuschi feints and then cracks Barile's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barile down.
Calmuschi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Barile bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Barile working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Calmuschi can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barile is trying to get an arm triangle but Calmuschi is defending well.

Barile wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Calmuschi, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calmuschi is trying to improve his position.
Calmuschi gets back to half guard.
Calmuschi tries to kick Barile off but Barile keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Calmuschi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barile pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calmuschi is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iancu Calmuschi 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! This is the final round!

Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Calmuschi. Barile shrugs it off though.
Calmuschi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barile's hands.
Barile tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Calmuschi swivels and escapes.
Barile throws a push kick but Calmuschi slaps the foot to one side.
Calmuschi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barile fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barile takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Barile misses
and Calmuschi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Calmuschi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barile is out of range.
Calmuschi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barile shoots in looking for a takedown. Calmuschi tries to sprawl out of it but Barile keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Calmuschi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calmuschi cracks Barile with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Calmuschi scores with a jab to the head.
Barile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Calmuschi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barile has time to react.
Barile tries a head kick but it misses.
Barile tries to clinch there but Calmuschi circles away.
Calmuschi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Calmuschi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barile on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Calmuschi. Calmuschi obviously looking to wear him down.
Barile gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barile tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Calmuschi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Calmuschi throws out a counter right but Barile avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Calmuschi misses.
Calmuschi lands a nice shot to the body.
Calmuschi throws a looping overhand right but Barile ducks down to avoid it.
Calmuschi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarile.
A head kick by Barile misses
and Calmuschi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calmuschi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barile is out of range.

Barile drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barile tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Calmuschi wants to control but Barile postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi regains half guard.
Calmuschi is looking for a sweep. Barile is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Calmuschi wants to control but Barile is keeping busy.

Calmuschi is defending against the submission attempts here by Barile.

Barile is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Calmuschi works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Calmuschi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barile's guard.

Calmuschi advances to half guard.
Calmuschi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Barile looking for submissions off his back.

Barile looking for a kimura from the bottom but Calmuschi passes into side control!
Tonino Barile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tonino Barile overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barile misses with a strike from the bottom.
Iancu Calmuschi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Calmuschi takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Barile to pass into mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iancu Calmuschi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Calmuschi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iancu Calmuschi!
A victorious Iancu Calmuschi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.