PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Bartowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartowski's entrance music is The King is Back. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Bartowski
vs
Gardner

183 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oleg Bartowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Barry Gardner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartowski digs a good body shot into Gardner's ribs.
Bartowski punishes Gardner's body with a nice straight punch.
Bartowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gardner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bartowski defends it nicely.
Gardner tries to move into range but Bartowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bartowski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bartowski with a jab.
Bartowski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A left and a right from Bartowski both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gardner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bartowski as he jumps to the side.
Bartowski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bartowski throws out a powerful jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartowski tests Gardner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gardner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bartowski defends it nicely.
Oleg Bartowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Gardner.
Gardner misses with a wild body shot.
Bartowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Gardner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bartowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bartowski cracks Gardner with an open hand slap.
Bartowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bartowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bartowski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gardner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bartowski scores with a body shot.
Bartowski scores with a body shot.
Bartowski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gardner tries to clinch there but Bartowski circles away.
Gardner drops his hands momentarily and Bartowski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gardner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Gardner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bartowski sprawls well initially but Gardner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartowski is looking for a sweep. Gardner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bartowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gardner on the ground.
Gardner is trying to control. Bartowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bartowski preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bartowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bartowski tries to get out of the position.
Gardner is looking to take a break and control but Bartowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bartowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gardner trying to control but Bartowski is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gardner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gardner content to stall in guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gardner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gardner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bartowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bartowski thuds his right hand into Gardner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gardner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bartowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gardner somewhat.
It looked like Bartowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Bartowski.
A left lands for Bartowski.
Oleg Bartowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartowski lands a lovely overhand right.
Bartowski jabs Gardner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gardner walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left and a right from Bartowski both land. Nice combination.
Bartowski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Bartowski coming out on top.
Bartowski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bartowski digs a good body shot into Gardner's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Bartowski.
Jab, jab by Bartowski - just one landing.
Gardner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Bartowski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bartowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Gardner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bartowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bartowski scores with a three punch combo!
Bartowski scores with a shot to the body.
Gardner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bartowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Gardner's head.
Bartowski lunges at Gardner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gardner's hand.
Gardner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bartowski lands a nice shot that snaps Gardner's head back.
Gardner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gardner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gardner with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Bartowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Gardner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oleg Bartowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Gardner.
Bartowski lands a body shot.
Bartowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gardner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab from Bartowski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gardner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gardner throws a front kick aimed at Bartowski's knee but Bartowski avoids it well.
Bartowski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gardner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gardner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bartowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gardner shoots in for a takedown but Bartowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Bartowski.
Bartowski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gardner tries to clinch but Bartowski is having none of it.
Gardner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Gardner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gardner fails with a takedown attempt.
Gardner is breathing heavily.
Gardner misses with a takedown
and Gardner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gardner at a distance.
Bartowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bartowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barry Gardner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bartowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Bartowski lands with a hook. Gardner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bartowski lands a nice shot that snaps Gardner's head back.
Bartowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bartowski works Gardner's body with a nice hook.
Bartowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Bartowski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bartowski.
Bartowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body punch from Bartowski.
Oleg Bartowski is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Bartowski does it's job there.
Bartowski tests Gardner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gardner takes one to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gardner has time to react.
Gardner doesn't manage to clinch there - Bartowski circles away.
Bartowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Bartowski lands a nice hook to Gardner's body. Gardner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gardner wants to clinch up but Bartowski keeps it at a distance.
Gardner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bartowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bartowski cracks Gardner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gardner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bartowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gardner can do to turn this around?
Bartowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Gardner.
Bartowski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bartowski scores with a decent looking hook.
Gardner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bartowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Gardner's head.
Gardner moves forwards but Bartowski connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gardner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bartowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bartowski sets himself, and Gardner steps forward looking for the clinch! Bartowski avoids it this time.
Bartowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bartowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Gardner wants to clinch up but Bartowski keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Bartowski misses the target.
Gardner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oleg Bartowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bartowski lands a right hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bartowski, as that shot connected.
Gardner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bartowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Gardner has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gardner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bartowski tries to avoid it but Gardner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bartowski to the ground. Bartowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bartowski throwing a counter right hand but Gardner manages to avoid it.
Bartowski stuns Gardner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bartowski scores with a sloppy right hand. Gardner should have avoided that one.
Gardner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bartowski to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Bartowski dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bartowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gardner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Danga de danga de dang - Bartowski scores with a four punch combination!
Bartowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gardner fails with the takedown
and Bartowski counters with a straight right hand.
Bartowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gardner wants to clinch.
Bartowski cracks Gardner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bartowski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gardner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bartowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bartowski lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartowski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Bartowski.
Gardner tries to clinch but Bartowski is having none of it.
Gardner lands with a hook. Bartowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bartowski scores with a body shot.
Bartowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gardner on the side of the head.
Bartowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gardner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bartowski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bartowski tries to bum rush Gardner with a series of wild strikes but Gardner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bartowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bartowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartowski lands the left hand.
Bartowski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gardner tries to clinch up but Bartowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Bartowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oleg Bartowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartowski thuds a left hand into Gardner's body.
Bartowski jabs Gardner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab from Bartowski.
Gardner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bartowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Gardner's head.
Bartowski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bartowski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bartowski scores with a nice strike.
Gardner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bartowski.
Bartowski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bartowski counters with a nice body shot.
Bartowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Bartowski lands a body shot.
Bartowski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gardner in his tracks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartowski lands a right hook to the body.
Bartowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bartowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bartowski misses with a double jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bartowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gardner is looking to chop away at Bartowski's legs.
Bartowski lands a jab to Gardner's midsection.
Gardner fails with a takedown attempt.
Gardner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bartowski thuds a left hand into Gardner's body.
Bartowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gardner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bartowski tries to avoid it but Gardner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bartowski to the ground. Bartowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oleg Bartowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Gardner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartowski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bartowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Nice shot by Bartowski.
Gardner shoots in looking for a takedown but Bartowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gardner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gardner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gardner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bartowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gardner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gardner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bartowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bartowski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bartowski thuds his right hand into Gardner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gardner needs to keep his hands up - Bartowski had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danga de danga de dang - Bartowski scores with a four punch combination!
Bartowski cracks Gardner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gardner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bartowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barry Gardner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bartowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gardner doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Bartowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bartowski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Bartowski!
A relieved looking Oleg Bartowski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.