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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vviktung Bolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vviktung Bolski told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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210 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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205 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vviktung Bolski!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes closes the distance and clinches.
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
Bolski pushes Barnes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bolski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barnes obliges.
Bolski prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Bolski lands an uppercut.
Bolski prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes prevents a body shot from Bolski.
Barnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bolski is defending well for now.
Bolski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Bolski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Barnes misses with a knee to the head.
Bolski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Bolski is trying to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling him.
Bolski stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Bolski on the inside.
Barnes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barnes throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolski tries to break free but Barnes pushes him back against the cage.
Bolski gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Barnes regains guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Barnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bolski content to stall in guard here.
Bolski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bolski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bolski preventing the sweep.
Barnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bolski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Bolski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bolski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolski stands and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barnes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barnes tries to get out of the position.
Bolski trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Bolski are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolski cracks Barnes with a big elbow.
Barnes wants to control but Bolski postures up.
Bolski working the ground and pound but Barnes is defending the strikes.
Barnes taking a bit of punishment here - Bolski scoring with strikes.
Barnes dodges the ground and pound from Bolski.
Bolski cracks Barnes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bolski working his ground and pound in the gym.
Bolski trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Bolski works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ground and pound from Bolski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bolski working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Barnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bolski with the ground and pound but Barnes regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Bolski trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Bolski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barnes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bolski is working away from the top position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolski wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Bolski wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bolski trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Bolski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vviktung Bolski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jab by Bolski.
Bolski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bolski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters with an outside leg kick.
Bolski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bolski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolski throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Bolski lands a lovely overhand right.
A left lands for Bolski.
Bolski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnes thumps Bolski with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vviktung Bolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolski shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ben Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vviktung Bolski.
Bolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Bolski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bolski.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolski.
Bolski checks a leg kick.
Bolski shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bolski looking to score a takedown here. Barnes is defending well but Bolski drives through and ends up in Barnes's guard.
Bolski preventing the sweep.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bolski is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bolski is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control.
Bolski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Bolski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bolski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bolski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bolski is just content to waste time from the top position. Barnes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bolski wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bolski on the ground.
Bolski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bolski throwing strikes from guard but Barnes blocks nicely.
Bolski lands a couple of digs.
Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bolski.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Bolski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bolski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolski stands up over Barnes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bolski chips away with some ground and pound.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolski is one step ahead there.
Bolski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bolski trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Bolski from controlling successfully.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolski is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vviktung Bolski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bolski clobbers Barnes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barnes cracks Bolski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barnes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Bolski moved out of range.
Bolski throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bolski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bolski connects with the punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Bolski scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolski.
Bolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Bolski.
Ben Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bolski thows a body shot but no joy.
Bolski throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolski throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bolski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab from Bolski.
Bolski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vviktung Bolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes slips under a jab from Bolski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolski fails with a takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Bolski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Bolski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barnes tries to sprawl but Bolski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bolski stops Barnes from getting back to his feet.
Barnes is not content to let Bolski control the position.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard but Bolski has passed into side control.
Check out the look on Bolski's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ben Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
Bolski is putting a hurting on Barnes here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bolski tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Barnes wants to control but Bolski postures up.
Bolski in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bolski is chipping away with strikes.
Bolski throws an elbow but Barnes slips to the side and avoids it well.
Barnes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bolski.
Bolski wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Bolski in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vviktung Bolski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bolski postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vviktung Bolski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolski controls the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Barnes taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bolski is staying tight to Barnes's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Barnes wants to control but Bolski postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bolski is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barnes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vviktung Bolski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bolski 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vviktung Bolski!
After the fight, Vviktung Bolski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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