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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Young Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjon Lothbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Young Barrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjon Lothbrok!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lothbrok is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barrett's half guard.
Barrett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lothbrok passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lothbrok throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lothbrok trying to control but Barrett is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrett tries to lock up and control but Lothbrok gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok is stalling here but it's allowed Barrett to get half guard.
Barrett is holding on to half guard well.
Well, if Lothbrok is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lothbrok seems to be working for a kimura but Barrett defends the submission attempt.
Lothbrok seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Barrett gets full guard.
Barrett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lothbrok's guard.
Lothbrok is looking to stand up but Barrett isn't so interested in that idea.
Barrett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barrett's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lothbrok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrett is stalling in the full guard.
Lothbrok wants to sweep but no luck.
Lothbrok throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lothbrok bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barrett regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lothbrok's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lothbrok content to control rather than advance.
Barrett gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barrett controls Lothbrok momentarily but Lothbrok frees himself.
Lothbrok postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barrett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barrett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lothbrok is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bjon Lothbrok will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lothbrok lands with an overhand left.
Lothbrok looks to land a combination but Barrett avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Lothbrok.
Barrett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lothbrok lands a nice looking body shot.
Barrett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lothbrok bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barrett is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lothbrok is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Barrett tries to hold on but Lothbrok pushes him away.
Lothbrok prevents Barrett from getting the reversal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrett is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrett slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lothbrok misses with a head shot. Barrett uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barrett looking for a sweep. Not yet Barrett, not yet.
Barrett is working an open guard so Lothbrok takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lothbrok bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lothbrok looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lothbrok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lothbrok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barrett has control of Lothbrok's left arm, preventing Lothbrok from doing any damage.
Barrett keeping full guard, as Lothbrok tries to pass.
Lothbrok drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barrett manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lothbrok has Barrett in his guard.
Lothbrok looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrett is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barrett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lothbrok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lothbrok is breathing heavily.
Barrett wants to control from the top but Lothbrok keeps moving.
Barrett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lothbrok seems keen to control Barrett's posture.
That's four 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.
Barrett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lothbrok gets a takedown into half guard.
Barrett manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lothbrok shoots in and bounces Barrett off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lothbrok wants to control from the top but Barrett keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjon Lothbrok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A punch combination from Lothbrok misses.
Barrett cracks Lothbrok with a good jab.
Barrett shoots in and gets a takedown into Lothbrok's guard.
Barrett could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lothbrok has momentary wrist control but Barrett slips an elbow through the middle.
Barrett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lothbrok pulls Barrett in close to prevent any damage.
Barrett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrett is looking to work some ground and pound but Lothbrok has wrist control.
Lothbrok being controlled here, momentarily.
Barrett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lothbrok striking off his back but it's not causing Barrett any problems.
Barrett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barrett is looking to work some ground and pound but Lothbrok has wrist control.
Lothbrok has momentary wrist control but Barrett slips an elbow through the middle.
Barrett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barrett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lothbrok changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barrett looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Barrett sneaks out the side door and pushes Lothbrok away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lothbrok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lothbrok throws a hook to the side of Barrett's head but Barrett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lothbrok throws a combination that misses
and Barrett counters by clinching up.
Lothbrok turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lothbrok manages to end up in side control.
Barrett is trying to control Lothbrok's posture but Lothbrok avoids it.
Barrett trying his best to control but Lothbrok has mounted him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Young Barrett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barrett bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Barrett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Further stalling from Barrett.
Barrett postures up and lands a big shot to Lothbrok's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barrett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barrett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barrett stops Lothbrok from standing up.
Barrett stays in close to Lothbrok's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barrett gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Young Barrett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bjon Lothbrok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lothbrok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Young Barrett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lothbrok 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Young Barrett!
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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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