PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fanis Bartko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wallace Barrowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartko comes to the cage accompanied by Marpo & Full Blooded Mutt - Šáhnu na tvůj svět. Fanis Bartko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wallace Barrowman's chin.

Bartko
vs
Barrowman

195 cm
24
140 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

174 cm
20
138 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fanis Bartko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Wallace Barrowman!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bartko is defended easily by Barrowman.
Bartko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barrowman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bartko thinking.
Nice sprawl there from Barrowman as Bartko shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fanis Bartko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartko shoots in for a takedown but Barrowman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bartko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bartko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bartko fails with a takedown attempt.
Barrowman throws a push kick but Bartko slaps the foot to one side.
That kick from Barrowman tenderised Bartko's leg. Bartko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barrowman throws a push kick but Bartko slaps the foot to one side.
Bartko tries for a takedown but Barrowman circles away easily
and Barrowman counters with a left and a right that stings Bartko.
Barrowman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bartko's head.
Bartko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barrowman throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrowman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bartko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrowman.
Bartko with a poor takedown
and Barrowman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bartko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barrowman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barrowman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bartko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bartko is breathing heavily.
Barrowman misses with a body kick.
Bartko shoots in but Barrowman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bartko shoots in but Barrowman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barrowman tries to land a front kick but Bartko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barrowman throws a push kick but Bartko slaps the foot to one side.
Bartko tries for a takedown but Barrowman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bartko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barrowman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bartko's knee momentarily.
Fanis Bartko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrowman thuds a left hand into Bartko's body.
Bartko fails with a takedown attempt.
Bartko looks for a takedown but Barrowman sprawls well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barrowman.

Bartko is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrowman Rushes Bartko and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Bartko is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Barrowman Piles on the pressure and Bartko crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wallace Barrowman!
Wallace Barrowman made sure to mention his sponsor, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire in his post fight interview.