HFA SGP LHW semi-finals PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Gazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Greger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pablo Gazzi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gazzi
vs
Greger

200 cm
19
250 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

200 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pablo Gazzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franz Greger!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gazzi shoots and misses

and Greger counters with a takedown into side control.
Gazzi struggling a bit here.
Gazzi manages to get back to half guard.

Greger is trying to work for a kimura but Gazzi is defending well.
Gazzi is looking to control Greger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gazzi avoid being mounted?
Greger is keen to just control but Gazzi is a slippery customer.
Greger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Greger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greger is trying to control. Gazzi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Greger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Greger wants to control but Gazzi is keeping him busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Franz Greger.
Gazzi thuds his shin into the meat of Greger's side.
Greger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gazzi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gazzi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Greger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gazzi won't be happy with that.
Gazzi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gazzi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Greger sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazzi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Greger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gazzi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Greger's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greger doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Greger trying to control the position.
Greger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gazzi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greger looking for a sweep. Not yet Greger, not yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Franz Greger.
Greger tries to clinch up
and Gazzi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Greger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gazzi was covering up waiting for the punch and Greger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gazzi is breathing heavily.
Greger working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gazzi trying to keep a closed guard but Greger is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greger preventing the sweep.
Greger would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Greger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gazzi is keeping the position for now.
Gazzi wants to sweep here but Greger controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Franz Greger.
Greger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franz Greger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

No luck for Greger with that takedown attempt.
Gazzi tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Greger counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gazzi!
Greger wants to control the action but instead Gazzi gets a body lock and reverses into Greger's guard! Nice work!

Greger has an active guard here but Gazzi has managed to pass into half guard.
Gazzi wants to pass to mount but Greger is defending the position.
Greger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gazzi is working away from the top position though.

Gazzi is trying for a kimura here. Greger looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gazzi wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pablo Gazzi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Egov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Hohs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Egov
vs
Hohs

200 cm
19
200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

195 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sasha Egov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pawel Hohs!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hohs fails with the takedown

and Egov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Egov controlling from the top position.

Egov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hohs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Egov has managed to get both his arms back between Hohs's legs - danger averted.
Egov throwing strikes but missing.
Egov content to stall in guard here.
Egov trying to control but Hohs is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hohs wants to stand and escape but Egov is having none of it.

Egov stands up from Hohs's guard - Egov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Egov tries to clinch up

so Hohs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Egov lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Hohs trying to control the position from guard on top but Egov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Egov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Egov looking for subs off his back but Hohs has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Egov manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Egov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egov trying to control the action but Hohs is working from the bottom.
Egov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egov controlling the action here.
Hohs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Egov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Hohs looking for submissions off his back.
Egov is breathing heavily.

Hohs pushes Egov off and gets back to his feet.
Egov throws a combination that misses
and Hohs counters with a left and a right that stings Egov.
Hohs shoots and misses

and Egov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egov goes for a takedown attempt but Hohs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Hohs feints and as Egov raises his hands in defense, Hohs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hohs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hohs wants to pass the guard but Egov is keeping the position.
Hohs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hohs stands up and waves to Egov to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pawel Hohs will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hohs closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Egov's guard.
Egov wants to sweep but no luck.
Egov wants to control the position but Hohs says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Hohs is working for a submission of some sort.
It looks like Hohs is going to stand back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Egov has hold of Hohs's hands but Hohs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohs is thwarting Egov's attempts to control the position.
Hohs wants to stand up but Egov is controlling the position.
Hohs is trying to control. Egov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pawel Hohs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Egov is trying to get back to full guard.
Hohs passes to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hohs controlling the pace for now.
Hohs landing strikes from the mount.
Egov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hohs trying to control but Egov is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohs pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hohs looking to control but Egov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hohs lands a nice shot to the head.
Hohs with good strikes from the mount here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hohs postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Egov looks a forlorn figure.

Hohs looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hohs tries to control but Egov wriggling away.
Hohs lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pawel Hohs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Hohs pushes Egov up against the cage in a clinch.

Hohs manages to break the clinch.

Hohs darts in and clinches Egov up against the cage.
Hohs is trying to drag Egov to the mat but Egov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hohs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Egov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Egov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sasha Egov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Hohs.
Egov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Hohs jumps guard.
Hohs controls Egov momentarily but Egov frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hohs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Egov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hohs.
Hohs is looking to take a break and control but Egov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Egov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hohs is working away from the top position though.
Hohs trying to control the action but Egov is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hohs is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Pawel Hohs hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Hohs moves into range and clinches up with Egov.

Hohs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Egov wants to clinch but Hohs slips to the side
and Hohs counters with a series of strikes. Egov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Egov takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Hohs clinches up with Egov and pushes him back against the cage.
Hohs is stalling here.

Hohs decides to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egov stopping the sweep attempt from Hohs.
Egov wants to get up but he can't break Hohs's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hohs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Egov manages to get himself to full guard.
Hohs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Egov's guard.
Egov pulls Hohs in to control the position.
Hohs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Egov 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 four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hohs wants to pass the guard but Egov is keeping the position.
Hohs stopping the sweep attempt from Egov.
Egov keeping full guard, as Hohs tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hohs rushes Egov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sasha Egov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pawel Hohs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Hohs jumps guard and drags Egov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pawel Hohs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hohs has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pawel Hohs!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitriy Kosarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Colombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kosarev
vs
Colombo

189 cm
23
190 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

181 cm
25
201 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitriy Kosarev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franco Colombo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosarev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Colombo as he avoids it easily.

Kosarev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Colombo tries to improve position but can't.
Kosarev slows the pace down.

Kosarev decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kosarev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kosarev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kosarev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Kosarev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kosarev shoots in looking for a takedown but Colombo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kosarev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Colombo tries to clinch but Kosarev moves away

and Kosarev counters by clinching up.
Colombo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kosarev walks away with a smile on his face. Colombo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Kosarev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kosarev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kosarev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosarev slips nicely into half guard.
Kosarev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kosarev stalling.
Colombo trying to control but Kosarev postures up.
Colombo tries to roll over but Kosarev keeps him under control.
Kosarev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Colombo's head.
Kosarev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

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.

Kosarev gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Colombo scores with a nice strike.

It looks like Dmitriy Kosarev has been cut.
Kosarev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitriy Kosarev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosarev is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kosarev is defended easily by Colombo.
Kosarev walks straight into a right hand from Colombo - that's dropped him! Colombo jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kosarev from any more punishment! Kosarev complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Franco Colombo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

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!