QFC Tournament 600 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harvey The Hangman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Holmes
vs
The Hangman

178 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Morgan Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harvey The Hangman!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Hangman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Holmes throws a combination that misses
and The Hangman counters with a body kick.
The Hangman misses with a kick to the body.
The Hangman throws a right hand that misses
and Holmes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holmes lands a nice hook to The Hangman's body. The Hangman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holmes throws a series of punches but The Hangman avoids them all with ease.
Donk. The Hangman catches Holmes right on the button with a cross.
The Hangman scores with a kick to the midsection.
The Hangman tries a head kick but it misses.
The Hangman misses with a hook
and Holmes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes lands a nice shot that snaps The Hangman's head back.
The Hangman doesn't manage to clinch there - Holmes circles away.
Harvey The Hangman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes throws a combination that misses
and The Hangman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hangman misses with a head kick.

The Hangman moves into the clinch successfully.
The Hangman misses with a body punch.
The Hangman tries to work over Holmes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holmes scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Hangman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holmes can't find room to land a body shot as The Hangman controls the action.
Holmes lands a body punch.
Holmes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Hangman swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmes uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holmes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

The Hangman is rocked!
Holmes works on The Hangman's body with a couple of short punches.
The Hangman is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmes finish him?
The Hangman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holmes swings wildly with an uppercut but The Hangman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holmes misses with the head strike.
Holmes pushes The Hangman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holmes swings wildly with an uppercut but The Hangman uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Hangman seems to have recovered his senses.
Holmes tries to throw a body punch but The Hangman avoids it by throwing Holmes back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from The Hangman.
Holmes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Hangman tries a body shot but Holmes blocks it.
A hook to the body from Holmes.
The Hangman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Hangman prevents a body shot from Holmes.
The Hangman misses with the head strike.
The Hangman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Hangman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Hangman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Hangman presses Holmes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Hangman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holmes blocks an uppercut.
The Hangman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Hangman.
The Hangman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes tries to throw a body punch but The Hangman avoids it by throwing Holmes back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hangman has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
The Hangman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
The Hangman misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Hangman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes creates a bit of space for himself and rocks The Hangman with a big uppercut! The Hangman tries to clinch up but Holmes pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples The Hangman to the mat! The Hangman covers up and Holmes unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Morgan Holmes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Octavio Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Bellum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Garcia
vs
Bellum

175 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

171 cm
18
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Octavio Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Bellum!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia has a takedown stuffed.
Bellum let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bellum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcia.
Bellum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garcia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bellum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bellum darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

It looks like Octavio Garcia has been cut.
Bellum uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bellum counters with a right hand to the body.
Garcia fails with the takedown
and Bellum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Octavio Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia has his takedown stuffed
and Bellum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garcia with a poor takedown
and Bellum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia with a poor takedown
and Bellum counters with a right hand to the body.
Bellum throws a shot to the body.
Bellum listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt
and Bellum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bellum lands a right hook to the body.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Bellum circles away easily
and Bellum counters with a straight right hand.

Octavio Garcia's cut is getting worse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellum throws a shot to the body.
Garcia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bellum counters with a right hand to the body.
Bellum scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Garcia fails with the takedown

and Bellum counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bellum scores with a shot to the side of Garcia's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to force a seperation but Bellum has the dominant position.
Garcia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bellum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bellum lands a hook that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Garcia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bellum lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bellum.
Garcia tries to score a body lock takedown but Bellum shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Garcia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bellum lands with a right to the head.
Bellum pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bellum lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Bellum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Octavio Garcia's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Garcia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bellum counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Bellum moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bellum.
Bellum lands a jab to Garcia's midsection.
Mark Bellum seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia with a poor takedown
and Bellum counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Octavio Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bellum moves into the clinch.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Bellum won't allow it.
Bellum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garcia is trying to break free.
Garcia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bellum pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mark Bellum seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Bellum is controlling him.
Bellum lands with a short shot to the head.
Bellum scores with a shoulder strike.

Octavio Garcia's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bellum stalling.
Bellum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bellum cracks Garcia with a nice body shot.
Bellum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellum effectively controlling the action here.
Bellum lands with a light punch inside.
Garcia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Garcia wants a takedown.
Bellum lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bellum scores with a shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Bellum prevents the takedown attempt.
Bellum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garcia tries to score a body lock takedown but Bellum shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bellum slowing the pace effectively.
Bellum has Garcia pushed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Bellum.
A nice left hand lands by Bellum.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia being controlled against the cage.
Bellum lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garcia or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bellum stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Bellum.
Bellum lands with a light punch inside.
Bellum has Garcia pressed against the cage.
Garcia being controlled against the cage.
Bellum stops a takedown attempt from Garcia.
Bellum lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia takes a shot to the head.
Garcia is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bellum is defending well.
Bellum digs a right hand underneath Garcia's ribcage. Garcia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bellum lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bellum.
Bellum is stalling here.
Bellum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bellum scores with a nice hook to the head.

Garcia is rocked!
Bellum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Garcia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Jeez, Octavio Garcia's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bellum gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garcia.
Bellum lands a body punch.
Garcia tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Bellum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Octavio Garcia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bellum fakes the body blow, causing Garcia to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Garcia goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Bellum!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sonja Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master Kim is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Marshall
vs
Kim

180 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sonja Marshall !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Master Kim!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Marshall . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marshall .
Marshall thuds his right hand into Kim's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kim misses with a takedown
enabling Marshall to counter with a crisp jab.
Kim with a poor takedown

and Marshall counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marshall .
Marshall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marshall .
Good body shot from Marshall .
Kim wants to take the fight to the mat but Marshall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sonja Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Kim.
Marshall lands a right hand.
Marshall lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim is working for takedown but Marshall is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kim wants a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marshall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Kim is rocked!
Kim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marshall is defending well.
Marshall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kim.
Kim looks winded!
Marshall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kim is still on wobbly legs! Can Marshall finish him?
Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marshall misses with some punches.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
Marshall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kim.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marshall .
Marshall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall working aggressively here.
Marshall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marshall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marshall throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
Kim seems to have recovered his senses.
Marshall gets through Kim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marshall takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marshall .
Marshall unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kim! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Marshall is unloading with more strikes now! Kim drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonja Marshall !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vellun Pitopalvelu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Gniewek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pitopalvelu
vs
Gniewek

176 cm
18
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vellun Pitopalvelu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julian Gniewek!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gniewek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pitopalvelu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gniewek misses with the body kick
and Pitopalvelu counters with a nice body shot.
Pitopalvelu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pitopalvelu misses with a hook. Gniewek ducked under it nicely.
Gniewek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pitopalvelu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Gniewek misses
and Gniewek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pitopalvelu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gniewek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitopalvelu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gniewek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gniewek momentarily.
Gniewek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gniewek misses with a low kick.
Pitopalvelu just misses with a punch to the body.
Gniewek looks to clinch
enabling Pitopalvelu to counter with a crisp jab.
Gniewek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pitopalvelu.
Gniewek steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu misses with a hook. Gniewek ducked under it nicely.
Pitopalvelu sets himself, and Gniewek steps forward looking for the clinch! Pitopalvelu avoids it this time.
Pitopalvelu misses with a body shot.
A jab from Pitopalvelu misses.
Gniewek slips under a jab from Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu checks a leg kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Pitopalvelu misses its target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitopalvelu misses the jab.
Gniewek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gniewek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gniewek is looking to clinch but Pitopalvelu is avoiding it.
Pitopalvelu throwing a counter right hand but Gniewek manages to avoid it.
Gniewek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pitopalvelu scores with a shot to the body.
Pitopalvelu looks to land a right hand but Gniewek moved out of range.
Pitopalvelu sets himself, and Gniewek steps forward looking for the clinch! Pitopalvelu avoids it this time.
Gniewek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pitopalvelu throws the left hand but Gniewek avoids the punch easily.
Pitopalvelu loads up on a big right hand but Gniewek slips the punch.
Gniewek flicks out a counter leg kick but Pitopalvelu steps away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pitopalvelu is out of range.
Pitopalvelu connects with a single shot there.
Pitopalvelu swings for the body but Gniewek moves out of range.
Gniewek tries to counter with a clinch but Pitopalvelu shakes him off and moves away.
Pitopalvelu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gniewek.
A jab from Pitopalvelu misses.
Pitopalvelu blocks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Pitopalvelu blocks the leg kick.
Pitopalvelu just misses with a punch to the body.
Gniewek throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pitopalvelu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek ducks under a wild hook from Pitopalvelu.
Gniewek tries to clinch but Pitopalvelu moves out of range.
Pitopalvelu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Pitopalvelu misses.
Gniewek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pitopalvelu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pitopalvelu throws an overhand right that lands on Gniewek's shoulder, as Gniewek tries to avoid the shot.
Gniewek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pitopalvelu misses with a hook.
A low kick from Gniewek misses
and Pitopalvelu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gniewek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pitopalvelu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Pitopalvelu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pitopalvelu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pitopalvelu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gniewek can do to turn this around?
Pitopalvelu checks a low kick from Gniewek.
Pitopalvelu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Pitopalvelu misses the target.
Gniewek tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gniewek wants to clinch up but Pitopalvelu keeps it at a distance.
Pitopalvelu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pitopalvelu lands a nice hook to Gniewek's body. Gniewek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pitopalvelu throws the left hand but Gniewek avoids the punch easily.
Vellun Pitopalvelu is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gniewek throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pitopalvelu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pitopalvelu throws the left hand but Gniewek avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gniewek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pitopalvelu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gniewek takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gniewek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gniewek walks into a straight right hand from Pitopalvelu.
Gniewek blocks a jab.
Gniewek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gniewek might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pitopalvelu has got the better of the exchanges.
A clash of legs there as Pitopalvelu blocks the low kick.
Pitopalvelu throws a body punch but Gniewek moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Pitopalvelu.
Gniewek tries to clinch but Pitopalvelu moves away
and Pitopalvelu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pitopalvelu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitopalvelu misses with a straight left.
Pitopalvelu misses with a looping left.
Pitopalvelu sets himself, and Gniewek steps forward looking for the clinch! Pitopalvelu avoids it this time.
Pitopalvelu cracks Gniewek with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gniewek tries to clinch but Pitopalvelu is having none of it.
Gniewek tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pitopalvelu throws a hook to the side of Gniewek's head but Gniewek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gniewek tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek wants to slow Pitopalvelu down by chopping away at his legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Pitopalvelu misses its target.
Gniewek slips under a jab.
Gniewek tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pitopalvelu is able to avoid easily.
Gniewek misses with a kick to the body
and Pitopalvelu counters with a stiff right hand.
Pitopalvelu throws an overhand right that lands on Gniewek's shoulder, as Gniewek tries to avoid the shot.
Gniewek steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pitopalvelu.
Gniewek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gniewek in his tracks.
Pitopalvelu throws a body punch but Gniewek moves out of range.
Gniewek tries to counter with a clinch but Pitopalvelu shakes him off and moves away.
A head kick by Gniewek misses
letting Pitopalvelu counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek tries to clinch up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pitopalvelu, as that shot connected.
Gniewek ducks under a wild hook from Pitopalvelu.
Gniewek misses with a kick to the body
and Pitopalvelu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gniewek misses with a head kick.
Gniewek is looking to clinch.
Pitopalvelu throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gniewek moves to clinch but Pitopalvelu breaks away
and Pitopalvelu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vellun Pitopalvelu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Pitopalvelu throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Gniewek.
Pitopalvelu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitopalvelu checks a leg kick.
Pitopalvelu scores with a body shot.
Gniewek throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pitopalvelu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gniewek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pitopalvelu counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitopalvelu checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitopalvelu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gniewek ducks under a wild hook from Pitopalvelu.
Gniewek is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pitopalvelu looks to land a left hand but Gniewek moved out of range nicely.
Gniewek tries a quick counter leg kick but Pitopalvelu is wise to it.
Gniewek closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pitopalvelu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gniewek tries to clinch up
and Gniewek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek wants to clinch.
Julian Gniewek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pitopalvelu throws a jab when Gniewek was well out of range.
Gniewek throws a sloppy head kick
and Pitopalvelu counters with a straight right hand.
Gniewek misses with a low kick as Pitopalvelu jumps back.
A telegraphed right hand from Pitopalvelu misses the target.
Pitopalvelu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gniewek takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pitopalvelu.
Gniewek tries to counter with a clinch but Pitopalvelu shakes him off and moves away.
Gniewek defending well as Pitopalvelu loads up on a big left hand.
Gniewek replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pitopalvelu blocks it well.
Pitopalvelu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gniewek has time to react.
Gniewek avoids the body shot from Pitopalvelu.
A big right from Pitopalvelu misses.
Gniewek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick from Gniewek misses
and Pitopalvelu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gniewek throws a lazy head kick
letting Pitopalvelu counter with a right hand.
Gniewek throws a lazy head kick
and Pitopalvelu counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pitopalvelu checks a leg kick.
Pitopalvelu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pitopalvelu avoids the head kick by Gniewek.
A left lands for Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu throws a lazy right hand but Gniewek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gniewek finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pitopalvelu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pitopalvelu misses the jab.
Pitopalvelu digs a good hook to Gniewek's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vellun Pitopalvelu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pitopalvelu 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Vellun Pitopalvelu!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Vellun Pitopalvelu!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Vellun Pitopalvelu!

Vellun Pitopalvelu wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Vellun Pitopalvelu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.