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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasqs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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210 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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209 cm
37
216 lbs
14 - 15 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cain Velasqs!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Velasqs to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Velasqs is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top!
Velasqs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Velasqs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasqs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Velasqs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasqs is retaining full guard.
Velasqs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnes controls the pace.
Velasqs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Velasqs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Velasqs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Velasqs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Velasqs's guard.
Barnes is keen to just control but Velasqs is a slippery customer.
Velasqs actively working from the bottom here.
Velasqs actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes controlling the pace.
Velasqs looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is controlling the pace.
Velasqs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Velasqs won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasqs wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Velasqs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Velasqs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Velasqs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Velasqs looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Barnes pushes past his half guard into mount!
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velasqs gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cain Velasqs will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Velasqs fails with a takedown attempt.
Velasqs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Velasqs, right into the meat.
Velasqs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Barnes counters with a quick kick to the body but Velasqs blocks it.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Velasqs avoids them all with ease.
Velasqs wants to land a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Velasqs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasqs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away.
Ben Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasqs.
Velasqs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Velasqs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Velasqs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a head kick but Velasqs moves out of range.
Velasqs slips a jab from Barnes.
Velasqs lands a jab.
Velasqs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Velasqs.
Velasqs throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Velasqs tries for a takedown but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Velasqs tries for a takedown but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barnes is looking to counter punch.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barnes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barnes jabs at Velasqs's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Velasqs with that takedown attempt.
Velasqs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Velasqs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barnes - that will leave a mark!
Barnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Velasqs cracks Barnes with a good jab.
Velasqs catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Velasqs misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes checks a low kick from Velasqs.
Velasqs throws a lazy head kick
and Barnes counters with a leg kick.
Velasqs misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a nice kick to the body.
Velasqs is breathing heavily.
Velasqs misses with a takedown
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barnes thumps Velasqs with a low kick.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Velasqs is defended easily by Barnes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasqs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Velasqs somewhat.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Velasqs is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
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!
Velasqs is looking to slow Barnes down with leg kicks.
Velasqs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Velasqs throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Velasqs is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Velasqs shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barnes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Velasqs.
Barnes slips a jab from Velasqs.
Barnes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A jab lands there for Velasqs.
Barnes is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Barnes dominated that second round.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Velasqs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barnes finds it's way round the side to connect with Velasqs's head.
Velasqs fails with the takedown.
Velasqs feints and as Barnes raises his hands in defense, Velasqs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Velasqs tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasqs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barnes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Velasqs has Barnes in his guard.
Velasqs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes passes Velasqs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Velasqs looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes prevents Velasqs from improving his position.
Velasqs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velasqs wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barnes is controlling the pace.
Barnes is pressing down on Velasqs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Velasqs is holding on for now.
Velasqs wants to get back to full guard.
Velasqs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cain Velasqs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasqs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Velasqs actively working from the bottom here.
Velasqs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Barnes looks to land a combination. Velasqs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Cain Velasqs has been cut.
Cain Velasqs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velasqs.
Barnes throws the left hand but Velasqs avoids the punch easily.
Velasqs tries a quick counter leg kick but Barnes is wise to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Velasqs tries to keep at a distance but Barnes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but Velasqs blocks with his arms.
Barnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barnes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barnes scores with a knee to the head.
Velasqs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasqs tries to pull guard but Barnes holds him up against the cage and eventually Velasqs drops back down to his feet.
Barnes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Velasqs tries to pull guard but Barnes won't allow it.
Ben Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasqs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Barnes.
Barnes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Barnes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barnes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Barnes!
During a confident post fight interview, Ben Barnes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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