PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Bolleke (ranked 8 p4p, 61 weight class) and Bill Newton (ranked 2 p4p, 9 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bolleke
vs
Newton

195 cm
30
191
22 - 5 - 0

184 cm
34
202
29 - 21 - 3

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Bolleke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 21 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Newton!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Newton has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A swing and a miss from Newton.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Newton throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolleke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newton.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newton darts in looking for a takedown but Bolleke gets double underhooks and turns Newton into the cage.
Bolleke looks to land a right hand but Newton moved out of range.
Newton lands with a straight right. Bolleke didn't see that one coming.
Newton throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolleke.
Bolleke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
Newton closes the distance and clinches up with Bolleke, looking for a takedown. Newton pushes Bolleke against the cage but Bolleke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bolleke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bolleke misses with a wild combination.
Newton slips a straight right by Bolleke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Newton catches Bolleke right on the button with a cross.
Bolleke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newton.
Newton scores with the left hand. Bolleke knows he should have avoided that one.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke throws a hook but Newton avoids it easily.
Newton swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Bolleke misses its target.
Newton takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton shoots in but Bolleke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thomas Bolleke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Newton.
Newton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Newton lands with a good body shot.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Newton is just out of range.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Newton. Beautiful body shot.
Bolleke scores with a hook to the body. Newton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
Newton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bolleke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Newton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolleke.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Nice straight punches there by Newton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Newton.
Newton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton scores with a jab. Bolleke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Newton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bolleke momentarily.
Bolleke scores with a decent looking hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Newton momentarily.
Newton throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
Newton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bolleke.
Bolleke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newton.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Newton avoids the punch easily.
And Newton tries to counter it with a takedown but Bolleke pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bolleke lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Newton, as that shot connected.
Newton scores with a jab to the body.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.
Newton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newton moves away.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Newton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bolleke as he jumps to the side.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Newton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bolleke rather than just go for the knockout.
Newton misses with a takedown
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
A big left from Newton misses.
Newton throws a lazy uppercut
and Bolleke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolleke misses with a straight right.
Bolleke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bolleke takes one on the button.
Bolleke throws a hook but Newton blocks it.
Newton slips a jab from Bolleke.
Newton slips a jab from Bolleke.
Newton scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Newton misses.

Newton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Bolleke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newton defends well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newton advances position into side control!

Newton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bolleke has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Newton but great work by Bolleke.
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 Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bolleke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Newton lands a nice shot to the body.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but Newton ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Bolleke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bolleke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Newton slips a straight right by Bolleke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolleke.
Newton slips under a jab.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Newton saw that one coming.
Thomas Bolleke is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton staying out of range there.
Newton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bill Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton throws a hook but Bolleke avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Newton.
Bolleke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bolleke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Newton. Beautiful body shot.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton feints the counter takedown.
Newton lands a right hook to the body.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke cracks Newton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bolleke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolleke takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Newton throws out a loose jab but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Newton.
Newton misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Bolleke.
Newton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Bolleke throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newton misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke slips a jab from Newton.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton lands with a shot to the body.
Newton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newton lands with a shot to the body.
Newton misses with a hook
enabling Bolleke to counter with a crisp jab.
Newton lands with a nice body punch.
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newton throws a good cross that connects.
Newton lunges at Bolleke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bolleke's hand.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolleke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Newton lands with a hook. Bolleke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Newton throws a hook but Bolleke blocks it.
Bolleke misses with a looping left.
Thomas Bolleke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Bolleke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the head.
Newton staying out of range there.
Bolleke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Bolleke finds it's target.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Newton throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newton loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
Newton jabs at Bolleke's body.

Newton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
Bolleke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolleke swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Newton won't allow Bolleke to sweep him here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bolleke's guard.

Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Bolleke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bolleke holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Bolleke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Newton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bolleke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Newton is working for a kimura but Bolleke is defending it quite comfortably.
Bolleke is pressing down on Newton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Newton 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!

Bolleke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Newton.
A jab from Newton does it's job there.

Newton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Bolleke is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton.

Newton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolleke has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolleke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.

Newton is looking for a kimura but Bolleke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
Bolleke gets back to full guard.
Bolleke trying to control the position.

Bolleke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newton passes Bolleke's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolleke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.

Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bolleke is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
Bolleke tries to roll over but Newton keeps him under control.

Newton is looking for a kimura but Bolleke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
Bolleke is trying is best to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke trying to control from the bottom.

Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Bolleke is defending well.

Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolleke has managed to free his arm - good work.

Newton is looking for a kimura but Bolleke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.

Bolleke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bolleke works his way to full guard. Good work.

Bolleke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bolleke has Newton pulled in close to control his posture.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolleke swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton keeps trying to improve his position.
Bolleke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Newton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Newton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bolleke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bolleke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bolleke!

Newton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Newton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bolleke off and has taken his back!
Bolleke rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bolleke is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolleke has managed to free his arm - good work.

Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolleke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Newton really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Newton misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Newton is just out of range.
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolleke lands a body shot.
A combination from Bolleke does no damage.
Newton throws a shot from downtown. Bolleke moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Bolleke.
Newton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Newton works Bolleke's body with a nice hook.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton connects with a right hand. Bolleke shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but Newton moved out of range nicely.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Newton saw that one coming.
Newton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton throws out a loose jab but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Newton cracks Bolleke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Newton slips under a jab.
Newton walks into a straight right hand from Bolleke.
Bolleke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Newton connects with a body shot that sends Bolleke's belly button to the back.
Newton throws a sloppy body shot
and Bolleke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Newton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bolleke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Newton defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Newton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.

Newton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bolleke to the mat! Bolleke manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newton stopping the sweep attempt from Bolleke.
Newton postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bolleke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newton defends well.
Newton trying to move into half guard but instead Bolleke has managed to sweep!

Bolleke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Newton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.

Newton is looking for a triangle but Bolleke pushes his legs off easily.
Bolleke is in close to Newton's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Newton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Newton has his foot on Bolleke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bolleke works his way back into a safe position though.
Newton is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke controlling from the top position.

Newton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bolleke defends well.
Bolleke lands a couple of elbows.
Bolleke pushes down on Newton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Newton is trying to control but can't.
Bolleke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Newton looking for submissions off his back.
Bolleke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton wants to get back to full guard.

Newton actively working from the bottom here.

Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.
Bolleke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newton keeps working.
Newton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bolleke scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bolleke trying to pass the guard but Newton defending well.
Bolleke is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton wants to control but Bolleke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bolleke working Newton over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke had his way with Bill Newton in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Newton shoots in and drives through. Bolleke sprawls well.
Newton slips a jab from Bolleke.
Newton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Newton shoots in and drives through. Bolleke sprawls well.
Bolleke works the jab nicely.
Newton dives in for a single leg takedown but Bolleke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thomas Bolleke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Newton.
A big left from Newton misses.
Newton misses with a hook.
Newton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Newton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. Newton moves away and avoids it.
Bolleke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Newton's head.
Newton misses with a hook. Bolleke ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton moves out of range of the strikes.
Newton lands a jab to Bolleke's midsection.
A big right from Newton misses.
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolleke digs a good body shot into Newton's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but Newton ducks down to avoid it.
Newton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bolleke doesn't seem bothered though.
Bolleke is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Newton lands a jab to the nose.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Bolleke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newton.
Bolleke misses with a straight right.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Newton slips the punch.
Newton connects with a looping right hand.
Newton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
Newton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bolleke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bolleke with a nice cross.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Newton's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Newton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Newton.
Bolleke throwing a counter right hand but Newton manages to avoid it.
Bolleke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bolleke ducks right into an uppercut from Newton.
Bolleke scores with the left hand. Newton knows he should have avoided that one.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolleke lands with a cross.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Bolleke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bolleke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Newton thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke throws a jab when Newton was well out of range.
Newton scores with a jab.
Newton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bolleke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Newton scrambles back to his feet.
Newton loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
Newton lands a glancing blow to the side of Bolleke's head.
Bolleke throws a jab when Newton was well out of range.

Newton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Newton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Newton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Newton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Newton is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bolleke tries to improve position but can't.
Bolleke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Newton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton passes the guard and advances to mount!
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!

Newton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bolleke turns into him and now he's in Newton's guard.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.

Newton working for submissions but it's allowed Bolleke to get to half guard.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bolleke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Bolleke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bolleke 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Thomas Bolleke!
Thomas Bolleke retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Thomas Bolleke made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.