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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barton Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sascha Lingreen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barton Gallagher has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Barton Gallagher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sascha Lingreen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Lingreen blocks the leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Lingreen. No joy for Gallagher on that attempt.
Lingreen is looking for the big counter here.
Lingreen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lingreen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gallagher avoids it really well and circles away.
Lingreen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gallagher makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lingreen really felt that one!
Gallagher looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lingreen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gallagher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingreen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gallagher is trying to control. Lingreen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lingreen trying to hold on to Gallagher's head to control him but Gallagher postures up.
Lingreen tries to get to full guard but Gallagher has control of the leg.
Lingreen wants to get back to his feet.
Gallagher trying to control the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gallagher connects with a nice short shot to Lingreen's temple.
Gallagher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two 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.
Gallagher not doing much here.
Lingreen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gallagher.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lingreen closes the distance and clinches.
Lingreen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lingreen tightens his grip and picks Gallagher up, before dumping him to the ground. Gallagher manages to land in guard.
Gallagher keeping moving, preventing Lingreen from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallagher looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher keeping moving, preventing Lingreen from controlling successfully.
Gallagher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lingreen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lingreen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gallagher is proving hard to escape from.
Gallagher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lingreen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lingreen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lingreen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lingreen stuffs the takedown attempt from Gallagher. Gallagher gets slowly back to his feet.
Gallagher fails with the takedown
and Lingreen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lingreen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barton Gallagher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lingreen trying to control but Gallagher is working from the bottom.
Lingreen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gallagher manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lingreen has Gallagher in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sascha Lingreen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lingreen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gallagher to the ground. Lingreen is now in Gallagher's guard.
Lingreen passes Gallagher's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gallagher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lingreen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher is concentrating on defense, preventing Lingreen from advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lingreen stops Gallagher from getting back to his feet.
Lingreen trying to control from Gallagher's half guard. Gallagher has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lingreen wants to control from the top but Gallagher keeps moving.
Lingreen stands up from Gallagher's guard - Lingreen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lingreen tries for a takedown but Gallagher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gallagher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gallagher throws a counter high kick but Lingreen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Gallagher gets caught napping as Lingreen dives in and scores a takedown. Gallagher manages to retain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lingreen controls the pace.
Lingreen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallagher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gallagher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gallagher being controlled here, momentarily.
Lingreen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lingreen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher is trying to get back to his feet.
Lingreen tries to get to his feet but Gallagher is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Lingreen in his guard.
Gallagher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lingreen defends well.
Lingreen looking to sit in guard and control but Gallagher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lingreen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gallagher scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lingreen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gallagher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sascha Lingreen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Lingreen moves in looking to clinch but Gallagher pushes him off.
Lingreen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gallagher is trying to buck Lingreen off.
Lingreen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lingreen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingreen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lingreen shoots in and drives through. Gallagher sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lingreen, pushing him back against the cage.
Lingreen jumps guard but Gallagher stands there with Lingreen around his waist. Lingreen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gallagher breaks from the clinch.
Lingreen fails with a takedown attempt.
Barton Gallagher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sascha Lingreen.
Lingreen lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gallagher looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lingreen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lingreen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gallagher takes the fight into the clinch.
Gallagher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lingreen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lingreen throws a sloppy head kick and Gallagher moves out of range easily.
Gallagher takes the fight into the clinch.
Gallagher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lingreen's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher tries to pull guard but Lingreen holds him up against the cage and eventually Gallagher drops back down to his feet.
Gallagher jumps guard but Lingreen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lingreen tries for a takedown but Gallagher manages to get underhooks.
Gallagher jumps guard but Lingreen stands there with Gallagher around his waist. Gallagher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lingreen is trying to pull guard but Gallagher turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gallagher has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lingreen after a bit of a struggle.
Lingreen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gallagher has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lingreen is trying to keep an underhook but Gallagher manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lingreen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lingreen is working an open guard so Gallagher takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gallagher swats away the attempt to clinch by Lingreen.
Gallagher moves into the clinch.
Gallagher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lingreen has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lingreen is trying to pull guard but Gallagher turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barton Gallagher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sascha Lingreen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gallagher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barton Gallagher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lingreen 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sascha Lingreen!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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