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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Milosz Barchandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Finn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Finn's choice of entrance music: Von Bondies - C'mon c'mon. Mickey Finn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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173 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Milosz Barchandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mickey Finn!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barchandao lands a nice shot to the body.
Finn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barchandao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finn.
Finn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Finn looks for a takedown but Barchandao sprawls well.
Finn is looking to clinch.
Finn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barchandao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Finn throws a shot from downtown. Barchandao moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Barchandao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barchandao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Finn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barchandao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finn.
Barchandao throws a body shot but no joy.
Finn instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Barchandao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn can't get the takedown.
Milosz Barchandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Finn.
Barchandao is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Finn works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Finn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barchandao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn stays in close to Barchandao's body and controls the position.
Barchandao is looking to stand up but Finn isn't so interested in that idea.
Finn is working Barchandao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Finn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Finn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Finn wants to control from the top but Barchandao keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Finn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barchandao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Finn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barchandao is trying to drag Finn to the mat but Finn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barchandao looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Finn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Finn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barchandao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barchandao is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Finn is defending well.
Barchandao is trying to maintain a safe position but Finn gets an underhook and turns Barchandao into the cage.
A short left from Finn.
Finn tries for a takedown but Barchandao manages to get underhooks.
Finn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Finn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barchandao breaks from the clinch.
Finn walks into a jab.
Finn lands with an overhand left.
Barchandao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finn was well out of range. Poor timing from Barchandao.
Finn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barchandao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn lands a lovely overhand right.
Finn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Mickey Finn has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Barchandao misses the target.
Barchandao loads up on a big right hand but Finn slips the punch.
Finn dives in for a single leg takedown but Barchandao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barchandao throws a hook but Finn blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Finn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barchandao misses with a body shot.
Barchandao throws a right hand that misses
enabling Finn to counter with a crisp jab.
Barchandao misses with a hook. Finn ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Barchandao finds it's way through Finn's defenses.
Finn wants to clinch up but Barchandao keeps it at a distance.
Barchandao is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barchandao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice cross by Barchandao.
Finn lands a right hook to the body.
Barchandao misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Milosz Barchandao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mickey Finn's cut.
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.
Finn shoots in for a takedown but Barchandao shows good takedown defense.
Barchandao throwing a counter right hand but Finn manages to avoid it.
Finn moves out of range of the strikes.
Finn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barchandao avoids it really well and circles away.
Finn lands a nice shot to the body.
Barchandao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Milosz Barchandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finn tries for a takedown but Barchandao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Milosz Barchandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Finn.
Finn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barchandao breaks from the clinch.
Finn looks to land a right hand but Barchandao moved out of range.
Barchandao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barchandao scrambles back to his feet.
Barchandao looks to land a right hand but Finn moved out of range.
Barchandao slips under a jab.
Finn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barchandao connects with the punch.
Finn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finn has managed to clinch.
Finn has Barchandao pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Finn pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Barchandao tumbling to the mat - Finn dives into Barchandao's guard.
Finn throwing strikes from guard but Barchandao blocks nicely.
Finn throwing strikes but missing.
Finn wants to control from the top but Barchandao keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn throws a big elbow that misses.
Barchandao keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully.
Barchandao keeping full guard, as Finn tries to pass.
Finn trying to control but Barchandao is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Finn.
Barchandao is looking to counter punch.
A jab lands there for Finn.
Barchandao clobbers Finn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barchandao misses with a left hand
so Finn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Finn cracks Barchandao with a solid left hand.
Finn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barchandao's guard.
Finn slips a nice elbow through Barchandao's hands, connecting with Barchandao's forehead.
Finn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Finn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barchandao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Finn.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barchandao is refusing to be controlled, as Finn sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Finn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barchandao regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Finn.
Finn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Finn is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Finn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mickey Finn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Barchandao lands a jab to the nose.
Finn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Finn looks for a takedown but Barchandao sprawls well.
Barchandao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Finn's head backwards.
Barchandao misses with a hook.
And Finn tries to counter it with a takedown but Barchandao pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barchandao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finn.
Milosz Barchandao is winning the standup battle so far.
Finn tries for a takedown but Barchandao circles away easily
and Barchandao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn blocks a jab.
Finn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barchandao manages to avoid it.
Finn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barchandao moves away.
A slow jab from Barchandao misses its intended target.
Finn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Finn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barchandao.
Finn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Barchandao can't fight it off and eventually Finn manages to take the fight to the floor. Barchandao looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but Barchandao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barchandao pushes Finn off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Finn lands a jab to the head.
Finn looks to throw the jab but Barchandao is out of range.
Finn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Milosz Barchandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Finn.
Finn tries to clinch there but Barchandao circles away.
Barchandao is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Finn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barchandao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barchandao throwing a counter right hand but Finn manages to avoid it.
Finn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barchandao swings for the body but Finn moves out of range.
Finn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barchandao.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barchandao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barchandao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barchandao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barchandao.
Finn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finn tries to clinch up but Barchandao circles away and keeps his distance.
Barchandao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finn digs a good body shot into Barchandao's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn throws a jab but it's blocked by Barchandao.
Finn moves into the clinch.
Barchandao prevents a takedown attempt there.
A frustrated look appears on Finn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Finn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barchandao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Finn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barchandao tries to avoid it but Finn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barchandao to the ground. Barchandao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Finn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barchandao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finn under the eye.
Barchandao stuffs the takedown attempt from Finn. Finn gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Barchandao misses the target.
Finn walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Barchandao misses its intended target.
Barchandao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barchandao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Finn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finn.
Finn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barchandao sprawls well. Barchandao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Finn gets slowly back to his feet.
Finn closes the distance and clinches up with Barchandao, looking for a takedown. Finn pushes Barchandao against the cage but Barchandao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barchandao throws a big shot that misses.
Finn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barchandao as he avoids it easily.
Finn slips under a jab from Barchandao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barchandao throws a looping overhand right but Finn ducks down to avoid it.
Finn swings widly with a right hand
and Finn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barchandao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Finn's head backwards.
Finn tries to clinch
and Barchandao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barchandao misses with a lunging right hand
letting Finn counter with a right hand.
Finn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barchandao scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milosz Barchandao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barchandao 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milosz Barchandao!
Milosz Barchandao decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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