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T$T- HW Grand Prix Round II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davide Dileo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Redjo Majkan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dileo comes to the ring accompanied by Sole Silenzioso by SUBSONICA. Majkan has chosen Silent Gun as his entrance music. Davide Dileo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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223 lbs
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245 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davide Dileo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Redjo Majkan!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dileo thuds a left hand into Majkan's body.
Dileo connects with a single shot there.
Dileo looks to land a combination but Majkan avoids it well.
Majkan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Majkan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dileo's corner calls for a 1-2. Dileo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dileo scores with a nice strike.
Majkan is rocked!
Dileo feints and then cracks Majkan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Majkan down.
Majkan is still on wobbly legs! Can Dileo finish him?
Majkan looks winded!
Majkan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dileo. Dileo obviously looking to wear him down.
Dileo lands with a nice body punch.
Majkan circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Dileo. Majkan falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Dileo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Davide Dileo!
A victorious Davide Dileo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buckley Starchwhite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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271 lbs
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260 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buckley Starchwhite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jet Chan!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starchwhite drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chan has momentary wrist control but Starchwhite slips an elbow through the middle.
Chan is trying to keep Starchwhite in close.
Starchwhite postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Starchwhite.
Starchwhite throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Starchwhite scoring with punches to the head and body.
Starchwhite working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Starchwhite content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Starchwhite is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Starchwhite stands up over Chan, holding on to his feet. Starchwhite throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Chan is out cold! Starchwhite lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Buckley Starchwhite!
During a confident post fight interview, Buckley Starchwhite thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mophaf Bungradidoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conde Koma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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250 lbs
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181 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mophaf Bungradidoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Conde Koma!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koma darts in looking for a takedown but Bungradidoa gets double underhooks and turns Koma into the ropes.
Bungradidoa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Koma clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Koma is trapped and Bungradidoa is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Koma is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bungradidoa lands strikes to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koma is trying to stand back up.
Bungradidoa really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Koma.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Koma is covering up but some of the strikes from Bungradidoa are getting through and doing damage.
Koma is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bungradidoa just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bungradidoa working for a choke but Koma is defending well.
Koma looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bungradidoa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koma holding both Bungradidoa 's hands and preventing any damage.
Bungradidoa lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Koma wants to get back to his feet.
Bungradidoa throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Bungradidoa softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Koma is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bungradidoa scores with punches to the body.
Bungradidoa controls the position.
Koma wants to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bungradidoa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bungradidoa punishes Koma with strikes from the back mount.
Koma is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa lands strikes from the back and Koma isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mophaf Bungradidoa!
A victorious Mophaf Bungradidoa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heifei Jsjfie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuma Shiroma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Heifei Jsjfie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kuma Shiroma!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiroma cracks the inside of Jsjfie's front leg.
Shiroma bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jsjfie tries to keep at a distance but Shiroma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jsjfie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jsjfie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shiroma after a bit of a struggle.
Shiroma working Jsjfie over with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Shiroma.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shiroma obliges.
Jsjfie is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shiroma lands a good knee to the midsection. Jsjfie won't want to take too many of those.
Shiroma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shiroma putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jsjfie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Shiroma.
Shiroma using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shiroma connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jsjfie's face.
It looks like Heifei Jsjfie has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiroma lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shiroma lands a nice knee to the body.
Shiroma using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
Shiroma working Jsjfie over with knees to the body.
Shiroma lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shiroma landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shiroma landing knees to the head.
Shiroma putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jsjfie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shiroma.
Jsjfie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shiroma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jsjfie up against the ropes.
Shiroma connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Shiroma.
Heifei Jsjfie's cut is getting worse.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shiroma.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shiroma obliges.
Shiroma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jsjfie is working for takedown but Shiroma is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heifei Jsjfie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shiroma lands a good knee to the midsection. Jsjfie won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Shiroma.
Shiroma lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shiroma taking a breather.
Shiroma lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiroma unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shiroma crunches a lovely knee into Jsjfie's ribcage.
Shiroma landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shiroma lands a nice knee to the body.
Shiroma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jsjfie up against the ropes.
Shiroma is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shiroma crunches a lovely knee into Jsjfie's ribcage.
Shiroma connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jsjfie's face.
Knees to the body from Shiroma.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shiroma obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Shiroma.
Shiroma lands a knee to the head.
Heifei Jsjfie's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shiroma putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jsjfie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shiroma putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jsjfie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shiroma effectively controlling the action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shiroma.
Come on Shiroma - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shiroma is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shiroma obliges.
Shiroma stalls.
Shiroma lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuma Shiroma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heifei Jsjfie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shiroma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jsjfie, pushing him back against the ropes.
Shiroma crunches a lovely knee into Jsjfie's ribcage.
Shiroma lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shiroma obliges.
Shiroma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jsjfie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shiroma smiles and moves away.
Shiroma lands a head kick!
Shiroma has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jsjfie is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shiroma instigates a clinch.
Shiroma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shiroma has Jsjfie pressed up against the ropes in a tight Thai clinch. Jsjfie is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Shiroma - that's hurt Jsjfie badly! Oh, another knee lands and Jsjfie is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Jsjfie doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kuma Shiroma!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oakley Bark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bark's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, RUN DMC its like that. Barker has chosen The Way of the Fist - Five Finger Death Punch as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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235 lbs
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182 lbs
28 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oakley Bark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Barker!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bark fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barker sprawls well initially but Bark persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bark.
Bark is trying to control the action in half guard but Barker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bark tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bark seems to be looking for submissions.
Barker is defending against the submission attempts here by Bark.
Bark frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bark moves to back control.
Barker looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Bark looking for the RNC.
Bark is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Barker is defending well though. Bark let's go of the attempt for now.
Barker turns into Bark and is now in his guard.
Bark has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bark wants to stand and escape but Barker is having none of it.
Bark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barker defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bark uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bark shoots in and gets a takedown into Barker's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bark drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bark has Barker in his guard.
Barker trying to control but Bark is working from the bottom.
Barker is looking to work some ground and pound but Bark has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker lands a couple of elbows.
Bark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bark wants to stand up but Barker is controlling him.
Bark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bark wants to get back to his feet but Barker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bark is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bark wants to sweep here but Barker controlling him for the moment.
Barker trying to control but Bark is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bark's head.
Bark keeping moving, preventing Barker from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bark wants to sweep here but Barker controlling him for the moment.
Bark is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barker defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barker is looking to work some ground and pound but Bark has wrist control.
Barker is looking to work some ground and pound but Bark has wrist control.
Bark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bark has his foot on Barker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barker works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Barker wants to control from the top but Bark keeps moving.
Barker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barker looking to sit in guard and control but Bark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bark drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barker dives on top into guard.
Bark is trying to keep Barker in close.
Bark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bark working a defensive guard here.
Barker stops Bark from standing up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barker postures up in Bark's guard and throws a big left but Bark blocks it.
Bark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barker is pushing down on Bark's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bark is fighting to maintain full guard but Barker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bark defending well though.
Barker is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bark still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bark has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Barker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bark is trying to control. Barker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bark trying to advance position but Barker counters by regaining guard.
Bark postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bark, into his guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barker throws a big right hand that misses.
Barker trying to control but Bark is working from the bottom.
Bark wants to sweep but no luck.
Bark is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barker is controlling him.
Barker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bark's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barker prevents Bark from getting back to his feet.
Barker advances to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barker throwing shots but Bark is blocking nicely.
Bark is looking to control Barker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bark avoid being mounted?
Bark works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bark's head.
Barker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barker is aware though and is defending well.
Barker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barker looking to sit in guard and control but Bark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bark preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oakley Bark will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bark decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Barker actively working from the bottom here.
Barker pushes Bark off and gets back to his feet.
Bark gets the takedown into side control.
Bark thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oakley Bark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bark goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Barker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bark's guard! Nice work there by Barker!
Barker lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barker chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barker defends it easily.
Barker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker wants to control from the top but Bark keeps moving.
Bark trying to keep a closed guard but Barker is proving a slippery customer.
Barker wants to control from the top but Bark keeps moving.
Bark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bark is pulling down on Barker's head. It's preventing any offense from Barker, at least for the moment.
Barker throwing strikes from guard but Bark blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barker has Bark in his guard.
Bark looking to pass the guard.
Bark won't allow Barker to sweep him here.
Bark trying to control the position from guard on top but Barker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barker is keeping the position for now.
Bark wants to control from the top but Barker keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Oakley Bark wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bark fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barker sprawls well initially but Bark persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barker tries to roll over but Bark keeps him under control.
Bark uses his free foot to push down on Barker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barker.
Bark pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Bark is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Barker has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Barker!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barker landing some decent shots from guard.
Barker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bark is keeping the position for now.
Barker throws an elbow that misses. Bark uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barker's guard. Nice move by Bark!
Bark has gone for a leg lock! Barker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bark's guard.
Barker landing some decent shots from guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bark is trying to control the position but Barker postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bark gets back to half guard.
Bark is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barker's back!
Bark is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barker fending off the submission attempt from Bark.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bark looking for the choke but no joy.
Bark working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bark is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Barker knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Barker for a finish.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bark working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bark is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Barker has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Barker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bark's guard. Nice work there by Barker.
Barker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barker tries to move to full mount but Bark actually manages to regain half guard.
Barker is trying to control the action in half guard but Bark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bark is trying to stand up here but Barker is controlling him well.
Barker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bark is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barker is thwarting Bark's attempts to control the position.
Bark tries to get to full guard but Barker has control of the leg.
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 Oakley Bark will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Barker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bark lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barker looking for submissions off his back.
Bark wants to work for an arm triangle but Barker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bark's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bark's back!
Bark preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Barker connects with a big shot to the side of Bark's head.
Bark tries to escape but Barker has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Barker looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Bark right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bark is trying to remain composed but Barker is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Barker throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Barker throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Barker is landing with strikes from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barker not allowing Bark to control his hands.
Bark tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bark taking shots to the head.
Bark is squirming around, avoiding Barker's attempts to control the action.
Bark really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bark wants to control but Barker is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker lands a big elbow.
Bark is in a horrible position here. Barker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Barker is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Bark is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). William Barker!
William Barker is the new super heavyweight champion!
William Barker decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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