PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mihail Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Barrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fedorov
vs
Barrow

186 cm
22
200 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

200 cm
19
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mihail Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Barrow!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrow throws a hook but Fedorov avoids it easily.

Barrow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barrow wants a takedown but no success here.
Fedorov has Barrow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barrow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barrow wants to break free but Fedorov has control.
Barrow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fedorov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barrow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fedorov blocks the elbow strike.
Barrow looking for a takedown.
Barrow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fedorov prevents it.
Mihail Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Barrow.
Barrow is trying to break the clinch but Fedorov is controlling him.
Barrow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fedorov.

Fedorov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Barrow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barrow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barrow manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Barrow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fedorov is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrow misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fedorov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fedorov wants to control but Barrow is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Barrow stands up out of the half guard.
Barrow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fedorov misses with a head kick.
Barrow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fedorov circles away.
Fedorov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barrow throws a series of punches but Fedorov moves out of range.
Fedorov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barrow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barrow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fedorov counters with a big head kick but Barrow shrugs it off.
Barrow looks gassed!
Fedorov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

It looks like Danny Barrow has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Barrow gets tackled into the cage by Fedorov. Fedorov maintains the clinch.

Fedorov manages to break the clinch.
Barrow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fedorov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barrow closes the distance but Fedorov moves to the side

and Fedorov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fedorov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barrow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fedorov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barrow pulls his leg out and moves away.

Fedorov moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fedorov stops a takedown attempt from Barrow.
Barrow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fedorov.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fedorov.

Barrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Barrow closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fedorov did well to prevent Barrow getting side control.
Barrow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fedorov's head.

Barrow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Barrow seems to be looking for submissions.

Barrow decides to return to a standing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barrow.
Barrow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Fedorov moves into the clinch.
Barrow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barrow is trying to force a seperation but Fedorov has the dominant position.
Barrow can't break the clinch.
Fedorov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fedorov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fedorov has Barrow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barrow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barrow working hard to break the clinch.
Fedorov stops a takedown attempt from Barrow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fedorov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barrow pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fedorov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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 Mihail Fedorov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Barrow's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Barrow stuffs the takedown attempt from Fedorov. Fedorov gets slowly back to his feet.

Barrow looking to score a takedown here. Fedorov is defending well but Barrow drives through and ends up in Fedorov's guard.

Fedorov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barrow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barrow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barrow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Barrow gets to his feet - Fedorov follows without any prompting.
Barrow falls off balance throwing a combination

and Fedorov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Barrow!
Fedorov wants to control the pace but Barrow is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barrow is looking to improve his position but Fedorov isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrow wants to control but Fedorov is having none of it.

Fedorov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Barrow has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Barrow tries to hold on but Fedorov postures up.
Barrow wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Barrow is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fedorov is not going to allow Barrow to sit and survive in this position.
Barrow prevents Fedorov from getting a body triangle.
Barrow manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fedorov's guard. Nice work there by Barrow.
Barrow lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Barrow gets to his feet - Fedorov follows without any prompting.
Barrow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barrow tries to clinch there but Fedorov circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov shoots in for a double leg but Barrow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barrow connects with a crisp jab.
Barrow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fedorov defends it nicely.
Fedorov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Fedorov scores with a four punch combination!
Fedorov looks to clinch

and Barrow counters with a shoot takedown. Fedorov fights it but they end up in guard.

Barrow stands up from Fedorov's guard - Barrow perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrow feints a jab promting Fedorov to slip. Barrow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fedorov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Barrow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fedorov, pushing him back against the cage.
Fedorov throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barrow has hold of one of Fedorov's legs. Fedorov is fighting the takedown attempt but Barrow gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Barrow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fedorov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barrow pushes down on Fedorov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barrow content to control rather than advance.
Fedorov is trying to stand up here but Barrow is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Barrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Danny Barrow's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Fedorov slips a jab and a cross from Barrow.

Fedorov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barrow to the ground. Fedorov is now in Barrow's guard.
Fedorov being controlled here momentarily.
Barrow is trying to control the position but Fedorov postures up.
Fedorov trying to control but Barrow is working from the bottom.

Barrow looking for a guillotine here but Fedorov defends easily.
Barrow pulls Fedorov in to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barrow keeping moving, preventing Fedorov from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fedorov stopping the sweep attempt from Barrow.
Barrow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Barrow throws a good cross that connects.
Barrow has a takedown stuffed.
Fedorov is looking to land body kicks.
Fedorov shoots in but Barrow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fedorov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barrow throws the left hand but Fedorov avoids the punch easily.
Barrow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Fedorov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fedorov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage.
Fedorov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barrow fails to pull guard.
Fedorov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Fedorov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Barrow clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Barrow is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fedorov gets his way!
Barrow wants to control his opponent's hands but Fedorov gets his hands free.
Danny Barrow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barrow breaks Fedorov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Barrow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Barrow drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fedorov dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov content to stall in guard here.

Barrow manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Barrow feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Barrow pushing down on Fedorov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Barrow decides to return to a standing position.
Danny Barrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Fedorov has closed the distance and engaged Barrow in a clinch.

Barrow turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barrow decides to stand back up.
Fedorov tries to clinch there but Barrow circles away.
Barrow misses with a double jab
and Fedorov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Barrow takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barrow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Fedorov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mihail Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Barrow.
Barrow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fedorov trying to control but Barrow is working from the bottom.

Fedorov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barrow is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fedorov, into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Barrow stands up and waves to Fedorov to follow him.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Barrow.
I think Barrow 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!