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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Barnes (ranked 6065 p4p, 6353 weight class) and Jayson Smith (ranked 706 p4p, 729 weight class). Sam Barnes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jayson Smith!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
A big left from Smith misses.
As Smith looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Jayson Smith has been cut.
Smith checks a low kick from Barnes.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barnes connects with an inside leg kick.
Barnes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Barnes tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Barnes digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
Barnes throws a body kick that misses
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barnes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Barnes is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Barnes prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes misses with a head shot. Smith uses the momentum to regain guard.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Barnes pushes him away.
Smith throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jayson Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Sam Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barnes back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Barnes avoids a kick to the body.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barnes scores with a decent looking hook.
Barnes has managed to clinch.
Smith tries to break free but Barnes pushes him back against the cage.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barnes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barnes connects with the punch.
Barnes has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barnes tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnes works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barnes walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sam Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayson Smith.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
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!
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barnes is looking to counter with head kicks.
Barnes drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Barnes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barnes.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Barnes.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike.
Barnes lands a body punch.
Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes throws a good cross that connects.
Smith misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barnes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith is rocked!
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnes controls the pace.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes wants to stand and escape but instead Smith has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Barnes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smith passes Barnes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Barnes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jayson Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Barnes scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Barnes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sam Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Smith throws a head kick that Barnes semi-blocks.
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Barnes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sam Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barnes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith trying to remain calm as Barnes controls from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
An attempted straight right counter from Barnes misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.
Smith misses with a combination
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Barnes's guard.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Smith is fighting to break Barnes's control of his arms but Barnes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barnes is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Smith presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Jayson Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Barnes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sam Barnes.
Well Barnes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Barnes!
Sam Barnes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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