HEROES 62 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Swano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight's entrance music is Ya uedu zhit v London. A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dan Swano was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Knight
vs
Swano

200 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

190 cm
22
223 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Powerful

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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Arthur Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Swano!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swano lands a glancing blow to the side of Knight's head.
Knight moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Swano stuffs the takedown.
Knight moves forwards but Swano connects with a nice, crisp jab.

It looks like Arthur Knight has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Swano feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Knight sprawling to the canvas! Knight rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Swano finish him?!

Knight is rocked!
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swano circles away quickly and effectively.
Dan Swano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swano throws a right hand that Knight ducks under and follows up with a left that Knight also avoids with ease.
Knight slips a jab and a cross from Swano.
Swano lands a nice looking body shot.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Swano.
Knight is breathing heavily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Swano has hold of Knight's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Knight seems comfortable defending it but Swano has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Knight is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Knight is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Swano couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Swano!
Dan Swano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Yuen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iverson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Through the pain. Sean Yuen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joe Iverson's chin.

Iverson
vs
Yuen

180 cm
24
170 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

177 cm
34
160 lbs
25 - 19 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Iverson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Yuen!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Iverson gets tackled into the cage by Yuen. Yuen maintains the clinch.
Yuen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yuen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yuen.

Yuen has Iverson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Yuen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Iverson tumbling to the mat - Yuen dives into Iverson's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Yuen is stalling in the full guard.
Iverson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yuen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yuen is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Yuen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Yuen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Iverson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yuen has managed to get both his arms back between Iverson's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuen stays in close to Iverson's body and controls the position.
Iverson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sean Yuen.
Yuen moves out of range as Iverson strikes.

Iverson tries to sprawl but Yuen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Iverson tries to get to full guard but Yuen has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Yuen is working for a submission of some sort.
Yuen not doing much here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Iverson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson trying to control from the bottom.
Yuen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Iverson wants to control but Yuen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yuen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Iverson wants to control but Yuen is keeping busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A good leg kick by Yuen.
Iverson scores with a decent looking hook.

It looks like Sean Yuen has been cut.
Iverson swinging wildly here.
Yuen takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Iverson wants to clinch up but Yuen keeps it at a distance.
Yuen slips a jab and a cross from Iverson.
Yuen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Iverson's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Iverson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Iverson misses with a straight left.
Iverson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yuen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Iverson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yuen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A combination from Iverson does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iverson throws a right hand that Yuen ducks under and follows up with a left that Yuen also avoids with ease.
A jab from Yuen does it's job there.
Yuen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yuen slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Yuen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Yuen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Yuen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yuen tries to land a leg kick but Iverson saw it coming and moves away.
Yuen slips a jab and a cross from Iverson.
Iverson looks to clinch

and Yuen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yuen working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuen wants to free his trapped foot but Iverson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Yuen seems content to control.
Iverson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Iverson has his foot on Yuen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yuen works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Iverson is trying to hold Yuen in close to prevent damage but Yuen has managed to pass into half guard.
Yuen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Yuen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Yuen content just to control the position here.
Yuen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson working to try and regain half guard.
Yuen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sean Yuen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Yuen lands with an uppercut that bounces Iverson off the cage and back into range.
Iverson throws a series of strikes that have Yuen backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Iverson looks to land a left hand but Yuen moved out of range nicely.
Yuen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joe Iverson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iverson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Iverson misses with a straight left.
Yuen slips under a jab from Iverson.
Joe Iverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuen connects with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Iverson misses

and Yuen counters by moving into the clinch.
Iverson jumps guard but Yuen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Iverson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yuen's elbow.
Yuen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yuen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Iversons head.
Iverson tries to pull guard but Yuen won't allow it.
Iverson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Iverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yuen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Joe Iverson has been cut.
Yuen taking a breather.
Iverson is trying to pull guard but Yuen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yuen obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iverson is trying to pull guard but Yuen has him pressed against the cage.
Iverson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yuen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Iverson backwards.
Iverson gets through Yuen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Iverson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Iverson is looking to control Yuen's arms but Yuen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Iverson has his back to the cage.
Yuen leaning against his opponent.
Yuen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yuen lands an uppercut.
Iverson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yuen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yuen lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Yuen.
A short left from Yuen.

Iverson is rocked!
Yuen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Yuen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Yuen slips under a jab from Iverson.

Yuen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Iverson wants to improve his position but Yuen is controlling well.
Yuen tries to pass to full mount but Iverson defends it.
Yuen controlling the action here.

Iverson with the active half guard here but Yuen passes nicely into side control.
Yuen looks up at the clock and then as Iverson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Yuen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sean Yuen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yuen slows the pace down.
Yuen landing a few strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson is looking to reverse the position.
Yuen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Iverson to see if he's OK.
Yuen taking a breather here.
Yuen lands a few punches from side control.
Iverson struggling a bit here.
Iverson is letting Yuen control him for a moment.
Yuen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Iverson tries to improve position but can't.
Yuen is looking to take a break and control but Iverson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson sneaks back into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sean Yuen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A good leg kick by Yuen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson throws out a loose jab but Yuen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iverson misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Iverson. That snapped Yuen's head back.
A punch combination from Iverson misses.
Iverson throws the left hand but Yuen avoids the punch easily.
Yuen misses with a straight right.

Yuen closes the distance and clinches.

Yuen jumps guard and drags Iverson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Yuen trying to strike off his back.
Yuen 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.
Yuen keeping moving, preventing Iverson from controlling successfully.
Yuen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yuen looking for a sweep. Not yet Yuen, not yet.
Joe Iverson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yuen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Iverson passes into side control.
Yuen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Iverson's best efforts.
Iverson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yuen defending well though.

Iverson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Yuen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yuen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Iverson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuen is controlling Iverson's trapped leg to prevent Iverson from advancing to side control.
Sean Yuen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Iverson prevents Yuen from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Yuen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yuen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Yuen!
Sean Yuen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Golden Supplements , into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between hei Jari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bolek Lolkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Jari
vs
Lolkowski

203 cm
36
194 lbs
15 - 8 - 1

190 cm
25
201 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

$300

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 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, hei Jari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bolek Lolkowski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lolkowski missing with a left hand there. Jari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jari scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sloppy strikes from Jari. Those never looked like landing.
Lolkowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lolkowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lolkowski throws a low kick but Jari avoids it.
Jari scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jari cracks Lolkowski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jari looks to throw the jab but Lolkowski is out of range.
Lolkowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lolkowski misses with a left hand
and Jari counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lolkowski.
A jab from Jari does it's job there.
Jari really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Lolkowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lolkowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lolkowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lolkowski is keen to just control but Jari is a slippery customer.
Jari keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jari keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lolkowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jari defending well though.
Jari trying to control from the bottom.
Lolkowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lolkowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lolkowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jari feints a jab promting Lolkowski to slip. Jari then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lolkowski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jari throws an overhand right that lands on Lolkowski's shoulder, as Lolkowski tries to avoid the shot.
Jari scores with a sloppy right hand. Lolkowski should have avoided that one.
Jari takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jari slips under a jab.
Jari slips under a jab from Lolkowski.
Jari misses with a right hand

and Lolkowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lolkowski.
Lolkowski passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lolkowski in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Lolkowski might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lolkowski works his way into full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lolkowski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lolkowski putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jari is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lolkowski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lolkowski working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jari tries to hold on but Lolkowski postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lolkowski prevents Jari from getting the reversal.
Lolkowski trying to control but Jari is having none of it.
Lolkowski unloading with bombs!
Jari is squirming around, avoiding Lolkowski's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jari is looking to improve his position but Lolkowski isn't that keen on the idea.
Lolkowski landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bolek Lolkowski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lolkowski moves out of range as Jari strikes.
Lolkowski tries a low kick but Jari avoids it.
Lolkowski ducks under a wild hook from Jari.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jari checks a leg kick.
Jari on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lolkowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lolkowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lolkowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jari misses with a looping left.
Jari lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jari just misses with a punch to the body.
Lolkowski throws a leg kick but Jari moved away.
Jari throws a series of strikes that have Lolkowski backpedaling.
Lolkowski misses with a body kick.
hei Jari is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lolkowski throws a chopping leg kick but Jari manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick from Lolkowski misses.
A jab from Jari finds it's way through Lolkowski's defenses.
Lolkowski throws a solid leg kick but Jari takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lolkowski.
Jari bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lolkowski's head backwards.
Lolkowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jari is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lolkowski cracks the inside of Jari's front leg.
Lolkowski feints and then cracks Jari's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jari down.
Lolkowski misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jari uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jari misses with a jab, cross combination.

Jari gets caught napping as Lolkowski dives in and scores a takedown. Jari manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lolkowski connects with a couple of short punches.
Jari keeping full guard, as Lolkowski tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jari looking to control.
Lolkowski wants to control from the top but Jari keeps moving.
Lolkowski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lolkowski wants to control from the top but Jari keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lolkowski looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bolek Lolkowski.
Lolkowski throws a half hearted mid kick.
hei Jari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Jari misses.
Lolkowski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jari misses the shot to the body.
Lolkowski throws a head kick but Jari moves out of range.
Lolkowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Lolkowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jari throws a series of punches but Lolkowski moves out of range.
That kick from Lolkowski tenderised Jari's leg. Jari is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lolkowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jari misses with a looping right.
Lolkowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lolkowski throws a front kick aimed at Jari's knee but Jari avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jari throws a shot from downtown. Lolkowski moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Jari misses.
Lolkowski swings for the body but Jari moves out of range.
Lolkowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jari blocks a head kick by Lolkowski.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lolkowski.
Lolkowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lolkowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jari is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jari lands a glancing blow to the side of Lolkowski's head.
Lolkowski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lolkowski. Jari shrugs it off though.
A bone on bone clash there as Jari blocks the leg kick.
Jari throws a right hand that Lolkowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Lolkowski also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bolek Lolkowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A slapping leg kick lands for Lolkowski.
No joy there for Jari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lolkowski misses with an uppercut. Jari saw that one coming.
Jari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Lolkowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Jari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lolkowski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Lolkowski.
Jari takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lolkowski cracks Jari with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Lolkowski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lolkowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jari.
Jari is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lolkowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jari has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Lolkowski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Lolkowski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lolkowski lands with a nice body kick.
Jari takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lolkowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Lolkowski gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jari won't allow Lolkowski to pass to mount.
Lolkowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lolkowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lolkowski lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jari has hold of Lolkowski's hands but Lolkowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lolkowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jari trying to control but Lolkowski postures up.
Jari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lolkowski on the ground.
Ground and pound from Lolkowski.
Lolkowski is pressing down on Jari's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jari is holding on for now.
Lolkowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lolkowski trying to mount his opponent but Jari defends it.
Lolkowski winds up and cracks Jari with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lolkowski moves into full mount! Jari won't be happy about that!
Lolkowski controlling from the full mount.
Lolkowski scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jari?
Jari is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lolkowski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lolkowski lands a big shot there that rocks Jari but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Jari is rocked!
Lolkowski postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Jari in real trouble here! The ref calls for Jari to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bolek Lolkowski! Bolek Lolkowski retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Bolek Lolkowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Red Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blue Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red Belt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dance of the Knights. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Belt
vs
Belt

187 cm
24
230 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

187 cm
22
253 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Brute
Fight Night Nutrition

Brute

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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Red Belt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Blue Belt!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Blue Belt gets caught flat footed, as Red Belt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Red Belt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Red Belt won't allow Blue Belt to get back to his feet.

Red Belt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Red Belt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Red Belt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Red Belt tries to free his leg and advance position but Blue Belt is retaining full guard.

Red Belt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Blue Belt keeping full guard, as Red Belt tries to pass.

Red Belt has gone for a leg lock! Blue Belt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Red Belt's guard.
Blue Belt wants to stand but Red Belt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Red Belt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blue Belt defends well.

Red Belt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Red Belt looking for a guillotine here but Blue Belt defends easily.
Red Belt keeping moving, preventing Blue Belt from controlling successfully.

Red Belt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Red Belt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blue Belt tries to stand but Red Belt is controlling from the bottom.
Red Belt keeping full guard, as Blue Belt tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Red Belt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blue Belt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blue Belt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Red Belt has his foot on Blue Belt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blue Belt works his way back into a safe position though.

Red Belt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blue Belt trying to control but Red Belt is working from the bottom.
Blue Belt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Red Belt is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Red Belt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blue Belt defends well.
Blue Belt trying to control the position from guard on top but Red Belt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Red Belt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Red Belt keeping moving, preventing Blue Belt from controlling successfully.

Red Belt is looking for a triangle but Blue Belt pushes his legs off easily.
Blue Belt wants to get up but he can't break Red Belt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Red Belt looking for a guillotine here but Blue Belt defends easily.
Blue Belt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blue Belt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Red Belt's guard.
Blue Belt wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Red Belt uses the opportunity to regain full guard.

Red Belt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blue Belt defends well.
Blue Belt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Red Belt is proving hard to escape from.
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!
Blue Belt wants to pass the guard but Red Belt is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blue Belt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Red Belt keeping moving, preventing Blue Belt from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Red Belt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Red Belt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Red Belt tries for a kimura but Blue Belt is defending well.

Red Belt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blue Belt has escaped the position, nice work there.

Red Belt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
I wouldn't like to be where Blue Belt is right now.

Red Belt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Blue Belt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Red Belt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blue Belt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Red Belt goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Blue Belt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Red Belt but great work by Blue Belt.
Red Belt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blue Belt is looking to take a break and control but Red Belt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Blue Belt decides to stand up, so the ref orders Red Belt to his feet.

Red Belt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blue Belt looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Blue Belt struggling a bit here.

Red Belt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Red Belt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Red Belt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blue Belt has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blue Belt is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Red Belt is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Red Belt tries for a kimura but Blue Belt is defending well.

Red Belt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Blue Belt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Red Belt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Red Belt swings around for an armbar but Blue Belt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Red Belt's guard.
Blue Belt is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Red Belt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blue Belt is aware though and is defending well.
Blue Belt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blue Belt looking to sit in guard and control but Red Belt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Red Belt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blue Belt dives on top into guard.
Blue Belt wants to control from the top but Red Belt keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blue Belt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Red Belt 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. This is the final round!

Red Belt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Red Belt showed some decent athleticism there.

Red Belt is working for a submission of some sort.

Red Belt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blue Belt is trying to get back to full guard.

Red Belt seems to be looking for submissions.
Blue Belt desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue Belt is trying to stand.

Blue Belt is defending against the submission attempts here by Red Belt.
Blue Belt gets full guard.

Red Belt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blue Belt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blue Belt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blue Belt!
Blue Belt tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Red Belt is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blue Belt trying to control the action but Red Belt is working from the bottom.
Red Belt is trying to get back to half guard.
Blue Belt trying to control the action but Red Belt is working from the bottom.

Blue Belt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Red Belt tries to buck Blue Belt off but Blue Belt is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red Belt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Blue Belt's best efforts.
Blue Belt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blue Belt trying to control the action but Red Belt is working from the bottom.
Blue Belt stalling away here and it's allowed Red Belt to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Blue Belt trying to stand up but can't free himself from Red Belt's guard.

Red Belt has his foot on Blue Belt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blue Belt works his way back into a safe position though.
Blue Belt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Red Belt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Blue Belt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Red Belt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blue Belt has managed to get both his arms back between Red Belt's legs - danger averted.
Red Belt keeping moving, preventing Blue Belt from controlling successfully.

Red Belt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blue Belt tries to free his leg and advance position but Red Belt is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blue Belt trying to control the position from guard on top but Red Belt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Red Belt has his foot on Blue Belt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blue Belt works his way back into a safe position though.
Blue Belt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Red Belt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blue Belt lands a couple of elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Red Belt.
Well Red Belt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Belt!
Red Belt really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fight Night Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zorba The Greek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avalon has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. Junior Avalon has the eye of the tiger tonight.

The Greek
vs
Avalon

183 cm
33
178 lbs
18 - 15 - 0

178 cm
27
181 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Damnfield clothing
Ultra Fight Gear

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Zorba The Greek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Junior Avalon!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Greek throws a combination that misses
and Avalon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Avalon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Greek misses with a double jab
and Avalon counters with a nice body shot.
The Greek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Greek misses with a series of wild punches.
Avalon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Greek throws a right hand that Avalon ducks under and follows up with a left that Avalon also avoids with ease.
The Greek scores with a one two! Avalon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Greek throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Avalon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Greek throws a left and a right that both miss
and Avalon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Greek throws a series of punches but Avalon avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Avalon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for The Greek!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Avalon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The Greek on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Greek tries to get out of the position.
Avalon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Avalon is working The Greek over with some ground and pound from side control.
Avalon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but The Greek is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Avalon working the ground and pound but The Greek is defending the strikes.
Avalon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Avalon wants to control but The Greek is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Avalon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avalon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Avalon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Avalon throws a strike aimed at the side of The Greek's head but The Greek avoids it well.
The Greek is not content to let Avalon control the position.
The Greek parries the strikes from Avalon easily there. Avalon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable The Greek to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Greek parries the strikes from Avalon easily there. Avalon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable The Greek to escape.

Avalon decides to stand back up. Avalon steps back and let's The Greek get back to his feet.
The Greek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Avalon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Greek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Greek throws a left and a right that both miss
and Avalon counters with an outside leg kick.
Avalon connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Avalon.
The Greek looks to land a right hand but Avalon moved out of range.
Zorba The Greek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon takes a swing at The Greek's ribcage but misses.
The Greek lands a nice shot that snaps Avalon's head back.

Avalon is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avalon leaves his chin hanging out and The Greek seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Avalon crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zorba The Greek!
Zorba The Greek very nearly forgot to thank Ultra Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Munsy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shin Gouki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Munsy
vs
Gouki

179 cm
29
182 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

169 cm
23
174 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Australian Xtreme Elite Supplements 160Q

Fight Night Nutrition

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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Munsy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Shin Gouki!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gouki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gouki scores with a hook to the body. Munsy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Munsy blocks a head kick by Gouki.
Gouki looks to throw the jab but Munsy is out of range.
Gouki feints and then cracks Munsy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Munsy down.
Gouki just misses with a punch to the body.
Munsy misses with a head kick.
Munsy cracks Gouki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gouki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gouki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gouki throws a body punch but Munsy moves out of range.
Munsy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Munsy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gouki can't do much from the bottom here.
Gouki is looking for a sweep.
Gouki wants to control but Munsy postures up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munsy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gouki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Munsy off and has taken his back!

Gouki is looking for the choke from the back position but Munsy is controlling his hands well.

Gouki patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Gouki is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Munsy is defending well though. Gouki let's go of the attempt for now.

Gouki is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Munsy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Munsy for a finish.

Gouki tightening his grip on Munsy, looking for the choke.

Gouki goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Munsy escapes and is now in half guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gouki is looking to improve his position.
Munsy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!
Munsy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Munsy lands a nice short elbow.
Gouki gets back to full guard.
Munsy postures up in Gouki's guard and throws a big left but Gouki blocks it.
Munsy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gouki working a defensive guard here.
Munsy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gouki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Munsy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Munsy throwing strikes from guard but Gouki blocks nicely.
Munsy works over Gouki with some ground and pound from guard.
Munsy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Munsy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Munsy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Munsy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Munsy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gouki is trying to keep Munsy in close.
Munsy landing with the ground and pound.
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!

Munsy drops back looking for a leg! Gouki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gouki manages to kick Munsy off! Munsy jumps back into Gouki's guard.
Gouki working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Munsy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gouki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Munsy has managed to get both his arms back between Gouki's legs - danger averted.
Gouki looking to control.
Munsy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gouki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Munsy is in close to Gouki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Munsy slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gouki trying to hold on to Munsy's head to control him but Munsy postures up.
Ground and pound from Munsy.
Gouki is trying to stand back up but Munsy is controlling him
Munsy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gouki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munsy lands strikes from half guard.
Munsy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Gouki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Munsy working over Gouki with some ground and pound. Gouki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Munsy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Munsy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gouki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gouki looks to throw the jab but Munsy is out of range.
Munsy checks a leg kick nicely.
Gouki throws a leg kick but Munsy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Munsy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Munsy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gouki scores with a nice strike.

It looks like Mike Munsy has been cut.
Gouki blocks the body kick.
Gouki throws a head kick that misses.
Gouki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Munsy thuds a left hand into Gouki's body.
Munsy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gouki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gouki takes a swing at Munsy's ribcage but misses.
Gouki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gouki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Munsy rather than just go for the knockout.
Gouki throws a series of punches but Munsy avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munsy moves out of range of the body kick from Gouki.
Gouki throws a wild body kick that Munsy sees coming a mile off.
Gouki tries to bum rush Munsy with a series of wild strikes but Munsy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shin Gouki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munsy lands an overhand right.
Gouki throws the left hand but Munsy avoids the punch easily.
Munsy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gouki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gouki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shin Gouki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gouki throws a low kick but Munsy moves out of range easily.
Munsy blocks a jab.
No joy there for Munsy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Munsy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gouki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Munsy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gouki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Munsy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gouki on his heels. He'll look to pass Gouki's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munsy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Munsy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Munsy is in close to Gouki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Munsy lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Gouki is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Munsy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gouki is still in real trouble! Can Munsy finish him?

Munsy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Munsy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Munsy loads up on a big left hand. Gouki felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Munsy looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Gouki can't hide his disappointment, as Munsy celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Munsy!
Mike Munsy very nearly forgot to thank Australian Xtreme Elite Supplements 160Q amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seth Wray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tedward Bundiac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wray comes to the cage accompanied by The Leprechan Song. Bundiac has chosen Jay-Z & Kanye West - Ni**as In Paris as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wray
vs
Bundiac

185 cm
25
195 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

182 cm
29
184 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seth Wray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tedward Bundiac!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bundiac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bundiac lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wray. Bundiac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bundiac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bundiac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bundiac avoids the body shot from Wray.
Wray throws a poor cross that misses

and Bundiac counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wray.
Wray lands a nice elbow.
Bundiac tries to break the clinch but Wray is controlling the position.
Wray misses with a body punch.
Wray prevents a body shot from Bundiac.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bundiac.
Bundiac is looking to control Wray's arms but Wray gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bundiac has his back to the cage.
Wray misses with an elbow over the top.
Bundiac tries to break the clinch but Wray is controlling the position.

Wray manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wray moves away from the strike by Bundiac.
Wray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bundiac.
Bundiac throws a right and a left that Wray avoids nicely.

Bundiac pushes Wray up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Bundiac breaks the clinch.
Bundiac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wray.
Bundiac misses with a few strikes there.
Bundiac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wray.

Bundiac darts in and clinches Wray up against the cage.
Wray lands a shoulder strike.
Wray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wray has a couple of punches blocked by Bundiac.
Wray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wray.
Wray looking to slow down the pace here.
Bundiac tries to break free but Wray pushes him back against the cage.
Bundiac avoiding damage as Wray throws knees to the body.

Bundiac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundiac scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bundiac throws a hook to the side of Wray's head but Wray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wray takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bundiac tries to clinch but Wray is having none of it.
Bundiac throws an overhand right that lands on Wray's shoulder, as Wray tries to avoid the shot.
Wray tries to clinch there but Bundiac circles away.
Bundiac connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like Seth Wray has been cut.
Wray wants to slow Bundiac down by chopping away at his legs.
Wray misses with a straight left.
Bundiac throws a hook but Wray avoids it easily.
Bundiac tries to bum rush Wray with a series of wild strikes but Wray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wray sizes up Bundiac with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bundiac scores with a nice head shot.
Wray looks to land a right hand but Bundiac moved out of range.
Bundiac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wray.
Wray moves into range and connects with a jab.
Seth Wray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wray moves into the clinch.

Wray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab by Wray.
Bundiac tries to clinch but Wray moves out of range.
Bundiac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wray digs a good body shot into Bundiac's ribs.
Bundiac takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wray throws out a loose jab but Bundiac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wray throws a shot to the body.
Bundiac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bundiac takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bundiac throws a looping overhand right but Wray ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Bundiac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bundiac throws a right and a left that Wray avoids nicely.
Bundiac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wray was well out of range. Poor timing from Bundiac.
Bundiac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wray circles away quickly and effectively.
Bundiac defending well as Wray loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wray tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wray misses with a hook. Bundiac ducked under it nicely.
Wray misses with the combination.
Jab from Bundiac.
Wray takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bundiac works the jab nicely.
Wray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bundiac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bundiac circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Bundiac does no damage.
Wray thows a body shot but no joy.
Bundiac takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Wray tries to keep at a distance but Bundiac has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bundiac is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Wray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bundiac tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bundiac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tedward Bundiac will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seth Wray's cut.
That's time! Wray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wray throws a head kick but Bundiac moves out of range.
Wray takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bundiac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bundiac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wray manages to avoid it.
Bundiac with a hook.
Bundiac scores with a hook to the body. Wray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bundiac scores with a jab to the head.
Bundiac wants to clinch up but Wray keeps it at a distance.
Bundiac throws a series of punches but Wray avoids them all with ease.
Bundiac throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wray on the side of the head.
Nice cross by Bundiac.
Bundiac scores with a jab to the body.
Wray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bundiac.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wray walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bundiac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bundiac swinging wildly here.
Wray bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bundiac's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wray catches Bundiac with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bundiac swats away the attempt to clinch by Wray.
Bundiac thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bundiac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wray throws out the jab.
Wray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bundiac.
Bundiac tries to clinch up.
Bundiac misses with a few strikes there.
Wray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bundiac was well out of range. Poor timing from Wray.
Wray connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Bundiac does no damage.
Wray looks to land a right hand but Bundiac moved out of range.
Bundiac's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wray connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bundiac scrambles back to his feet.
Wray lands with an uppercut that bounces Bundiac off the cage and back into range.
Decent striking displayed by Wray there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wray misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundiac slips under a jab from Wray.
Wray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bundiac slips a jab and a cross from Wray.
Bundiac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wray.
Good exchange - Bundiac coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Bundiac.
Bundiac tries to clinch up
and Wray counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bundiac paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bundiac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wray.
Bundiac takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bundiac moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bundiac lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Wray is rocked!
Wray swats away the attempt to clinch by Bundiac.
Oh Wray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wray throws a right and a left that Bundiac avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundiac tries to close the distance and clinch but Wray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wray seems to have got his legs back now.
Tedward Bundiac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bundiac keeps the fight on the outside.
Bundiac slips a jab from Wray.
Wray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bundiac.
Wray fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Wray misses.

Bundiac gets tackled into the cage by Wray. Wray maintains the clinch.
Bundiac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Bundiac.
Bundiac wants to break free but Wray has control.
A head punch on the inside from Wray fails to land.
Bundiac wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wray has him pressed against the cage.
Bundiac lands a nice uppercut.
Wray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Bundiac.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bundiac taking a breather.
Tedward Bundiac seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wray is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundiac lands a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bundiac tries to throw a body punch but Wray avoids it by throwing Bundiac back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bundiac as Wray tries to tie him up.
Wray dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wray.
Bundiac managing to block the knees to the body from Wray.
Wray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Wray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bundiac stuns Wray with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wray keeps the fight on the outside.
Wray swats away the attempt to clinch by Bundiac.

Wray darts in and clinches Bundiac up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tedward Bundiac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Seth Wray's cut.
That's time! Wray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bundiac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wray.
Bundiac comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wray takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bundiac stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bundiac slips a jab from Wray.
Bundiac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bundiac connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab, jab by Wray - just one landing.
Bundiac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wray misses with a lunging right hand
and Bundiac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bundiac might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bundiac.
Wray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bundiac was well out of range. Poor timing from Wray.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bundiac moves out of range of the strikes.
Bundiac with a nice cross.
Tedward Bundiac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bundiac swings for the body but Wray moves out of range.
Wray looks to score with a jab to the body but Bundiac is just out of range.
Wray misses with a hook. Bundiac ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundiac swats away the attempt to clinch by Wray.
Bundiac listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wray misses with a straight right.
Wray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wray thuds his right hand into Bundiac's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bundiac tries to clinch but Wray moves out of range.
Wray throws a hook but Bundiac avoids it easily.
Bundiac throws a looping overhand right but Wray ducks down to avoid it.
Bundiac misses with an uppercut.

Wray darts in and clinches Bundiac up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Wray.
Wray has Bundiac pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bundiac manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wray looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bundiac blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wray creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bundiac's defenses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bundiac.
Bundiac is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wray missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wray throws an elbow but it misses.
Bundiac tries to throw a body punch but Wray avoids it by throwing Bundiac back against the cage.
Bundiac has had enough of the clinch but Wray keeps him there for the moment.

Wray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bundiac lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wray throws a jab when Bundiac was well out of range.
Wray misses the shot to the body.
Wray ducks under a wild hook from Bundiac.

Bundiac closes the distance and pushes Wray back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wray fails to land.
Bundiac struggles to land a body shot inside as Wray controls his hands.
Bundiac lands a left hand.
Wray is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bundiac has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Seth Wray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bundiac.
Wray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wray throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bundiac working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bundiac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wray misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bundiac.

Wray manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Wray looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wray keeping moving, preventing Bundiac from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wray looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Bundiac stands up from Wray's guard - Bundiac perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bundiac throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bundiac.
Wray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bundiac blocks a head kick by Wray.
Bundiac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wray throws a series of punches but Bundiac moves out of range.
Bundiac cracks Wray with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bundiac lands a jab to Wray's midsection.
Bundiac tries to bum rush Wray with a series of wild strikes but Wray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bundiac.
A nice combination there by Wray.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bundiac connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wray momentarily.
Bundiac just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bundiac connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Wray lands.
Bundiac throws a right hand that Wray ducks under and follows up with a left that Wray also avoids with ease.
Wray throws a body punch but Bundiac moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tedward Bundiac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bundiac winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

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

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Giovanni Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milosz Barchandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balboa comes to the cage accompanied by Fratelli D'Italia. Giovanni Balboa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Milosz Barchandao's chin.

Balboa
vs
Barchandao

175 cm
22
184 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Giovanni Balboa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Milosz Barchandao!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barchandao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Balboa rushes Barchandao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barchandao wants to break free but Balboa has control.
Barchandao is trying to break the clinch but Balboa is controlling him.
Balboa lands a hook that snaps the head of Barchandao backwards.
Balboa prevents Barchandao from breaking the clinch.

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

Balboa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Balboa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Balboa misses with a punch on the inside.
Balboa scores with a nice hook to the head.

Barchandao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Balboa tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Barchandao to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barchandao is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Balboa.
A slow jab from Barchandao misses its intended target.
Balboa wants to clinch up but Barchandao keeps it at a distance.
Barchandao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barchandao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balboa was well out of range. Poor timing from Barchandao.
Giovanni Balboa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balboa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Balboa slips under a jab from Barchandao.
Barchandao fails to land the takedown.

Balboa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Balboa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balboa throws a punch but it's blocked by Barchandao.
Balboa scores with a shot to the side of Barchandao's head.
Barchandao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Balboa.
Barchandao is trying to break the clinch but Balboa has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa has Barchandao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barchandao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barchandao is trying to break the clinch but Balboa is controlling him.
Balboa swings wildly with an uppercut but Barchandao uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa works on Barchandao's body with a couple of short punches.
Balboa has Barchandao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barchandao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giovanni Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Barchandao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barchandao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa prevents Barchandao from breaking the clinch.
Barchandao stops a takedown attempt from Balboa.
Barchandao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A left hand lands to the body for Balboa.
Balboa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barchandao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Balboa is leaning against Barchandao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Balboa tries for a takedown but Barchandao manages to get underhooks.
Barchandao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Balboa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Balboa working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balboa has Barchandao pressed against the cage, preventing Barchandao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barchandao tries to break free but Balboa pushes him back against the cage.
Balboa throws a head punch that misses.
Balboa misses with the head strike.
Balboa wants to take the fight to the mat but Barchandao manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Balboa is working for takedown but Barchandao is calmly controlling the position for now.

Barchandao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Balboa closes the distance and pushes Barchandao back into the cage.
Balboa lands with a short shot to the head.
Balboa has Barchandao pressed against the cage, preventing Barchandao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Balboa struggles to land a body shot inside as Barchandao controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Balboa - that landed with a thud.

Barchandao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balboa fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barchandao fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Balboa sprawls well initially but Barchandao persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Balboa is looking to control Barchandao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balboa avoid being mounted?
Balboa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barchandao.
Balboa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balboa is looking to sweep but instead, Barchandao has passed into half guard.
Barchandao is looking to advance position but Balboa won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giovanni Balboa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Barchandao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Balboa.
Balboa tries to clinch there but Barchandao circles away.

Barchandao tries to keep at a distance but Balboa has taken the fight into the clinch.

Balboa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Balboa looks to land a combination. Barchandao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Barchandao fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Balboa to the ground. Barchandao is now in Balboa's guard.
Barchandao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Balboa is looking to stand up but Barchandao isn't so interested in that idea.
Barchandao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Balboa keeping full guard, as Barchandao tries to pass.

Balboa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barchandao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barchandao scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barchandao wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
Barchandao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barchandao passes Balboa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Balboa wants to get back to full guard.
Barchandao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balboa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Balboa wants to improve his position but Barchandao is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barchandao throwing shots but Balboa is blocking nicely.

Barchandao stands up out of the half guard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Balboa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Giovanni Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barchandao dives in and grabs Balboa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Balboa pushes down on Barchandao's head and hops out.
Balboa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barchandao was well out of range. Poor timing from Balboa.
Giovanni Balboa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barchandao shoots in for a double leg but Balboa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Balboa closes the distance but Barchandao moves to the side
and Barchandao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa slips under a jab from Barchandao.
Balboa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barchandao.
Barchandao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balboa defends it nicely.
Giovanni Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milosz Barchandao.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa misses with a few strikes there.
Barchandao misses with an uppercut.
Balboa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Barchandao.
Balboa tries to clinch but Barchandao is having none of it.
Barchandao takes one to the side of the head.
Balboa throws a series of strikes that have Barchandao backpedaling.
Barchandao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Balboa wants to clinch.
Balboa throws a right hand that Barchandao ducks under and follows up with a left that Barchandao also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barchandao blocks a jab.
Balboa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barchandao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Balboa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Balboa clinches up with Barchandao and pushes him back against the cage.

Barchandao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Balboa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barchandao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barchandao shoots in looking for a takedown but Balboa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barchandao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Balboa misses.
Balboa missing with a left hand there. Barchandao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Balboa clobbers Barchandao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Giovanni Balboa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Balboa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barchandao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balboa swivels and escapes.
Balboa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barchandao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Barchandao closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Balboa did well to prevent Barchandao getting side control.
Balboa is controlling Barchandao's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Balboa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Balboa kicks Barchandao off and gets back to his feet.
Barchandao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barchandao dodges the punch combination from Balboa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Balboa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barchandao tries for a takedown but Balboa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Barchandao shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Balboa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barchandao working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Balboa's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Balboa is on top in guard.

Balboa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barchandao circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barchandao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barchandao looks to land a left hand but Balboa moved out of range nicely.
Barchandao just misses with a punch to the body.
Balboa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Balboa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barchandao.
Barchandao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balboa.
Balboa punishes Barchandao's body with a nice straight punch.
Balboa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barchandao lands a nice shot to the body.

Balboa moves into range and clinches up with Barchandao.
Giovanni Balboa has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Barchandao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Balboa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barchandao looks to land a right hand but Balboa moved out of range.
Barchandao takes one on the button.
Barchandao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balboa as he avoids it easily.
Giovanni Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milosz Barchandao.
Balboa stuffs the takedown.
Barchandao fails to land the takedown.
Barchandao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barchandao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balboa circles away.
Barchandao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Balboa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Barchandao is rocked!
Giovanni Balboa is winning the standup battle so far.
Barchandao swats away the attempt to clinch by Balboa.
Barchandao is still on wobbly legs! Can Balboa finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Balboa closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barchandao wants to get back to striking at distance but Balboa won't allow it.
Balboa pushes Barchandao against the cage. Balboa is working some dirty boxing. Balboa pushes off with a quick right hook! Barchandao goes down! Barchandao tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Balboa moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giovanni Balboa!
Giovanni Balboa retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Giovanni Balboa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.