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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 02, 2024
#R1#
Bolleke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Waddle keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Waddle lands a front kick.
Bolleke looks winded!
Waddle delivers a nice body kick.
Waddle walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bolleke drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Waddle swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bolleke's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garry Waddle!
After the fight, Garry Waddle was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 27, 2024
#R1#
Priest connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bolleke looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Priest ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Priest decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bolleke wants to stand back up but Priest manages to pass into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Priest wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bolleke, who protects the arm well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Priest wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bolleke, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Bolleke's face as Priest controls the position. #T1##SUB2#
Priest has hold of Bolleke's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bolleke tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Priest cranks the arm and Bolleke screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bolleke, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Judas Priest!
After winning the bout, Judas Priest thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 04, 2023
#R1#
Weismuller goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bolleke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weismuller keeps the fight on the outside.
Bolleke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weismuller circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Bolleke drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Weismuller follows Bolleke to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Weismuller!
Tommy Weismuller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SSG 215 Banner vs Doe     
Date:   Oct 15, 2023





195 cm
44 yrs
197 lbs



183 cm
27 yrs
183 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Thomas Bolleke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Edu Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Navarro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolleke (0) vs (2) Navarro
Navarro stalling. #SUB2#
Navarro is looking for a kimura here.
Navarro trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Navarro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1##SUB2#
Navarro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bolleke sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarro controlling the pace.
Bolleke is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Sprawl N Brawl that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bolleke is breathing heavily.
Navarro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bolleke (0) vs (5) Navarro#T2#
Navarro controlling from mount.
Navarro tries to control but Bolleke wriggling away.
Navarro controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB2#
Navarro wants to finish this one by submission but Bolleke is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Navarro. #T3#
Navarro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Navarro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bolleke to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bolleke shrugs it off.
Navarro controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Navarro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Navarro has hold of Bolleke's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bolleke manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T5##SUB2#
Navarro wants to finish this one by submission but Bolleke is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Navarro.
Navarro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Navarro 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.#T6#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Navarro.#T7#
It looks like Navarro 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.#T8##SUB2#
Bolleke has left one of his arms exposed and Navarro doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Bolleke screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edu Navarro!
During a confident post fight interview, Edu Navarro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SSG 201 Erwin vs Macker     
Date:   Sep 17, 2023





192 cm
21 yrs
201 lbs



195 cm
43 yrs
197 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Thomas Bolleke!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Farquharson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Farquharson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Farquharson (4) vs (0) Bolleke
Farquharson taking a breather here.
Farquharson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bolleke!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Farquharson (6) vs (0) Bolleke
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson controlling the pace for now. #T1##T2#
Farquharson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Farquharson controlling the position easily from mount.
Bolleke looks winded!
Farquharson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Farquharson takes Bolleke's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Farquharson (9) vs (0) Bolleke#T4#
Farquharson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB#
Bolleke defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Bolleke preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Farquharson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson controlling from the back.#SUB#
Bolleke showing good submission defense here. #T5##SUB#
Bolleke defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Farquharson's arms. #SUB#
Bolleke is trying to roll into a better position but Farquharson has get a rear naked choke and Bolleke is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hamish Farquharson!
Our winner, Hamish Farquharson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SSG 190 Ottke vs Shalit     
Date:   Aug 27, 2023





195 cm
43 yrs
197 lbs



188 cm
21 yrs
190 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Thomas Bolleke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Standish scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolleke (0) vs (2) Standish
Standish wants to pass the guard but Bolleke is defending well.
Standish controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
It looks like Standish 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.#T2#
Standish trying to pass the guard but Bolleke defending well. #T3#
Well, if Standish is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Standish passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bolleke!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bolleke (0) vs (5) Standish
Standish controlling his opponent. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Standish's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5##T6#
Standish is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Standish goes for an armbar but Bolleke turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bolleke.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolleke (2) vs (5) Standish#T7#
Standish pulls Bolleke in close to his closed guard and prevents Bolleke from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Bolleke is sitting in close to Standish's body. Standish has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bolleke is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bolleke is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Standish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Niles Standish!
A victorious Niles Standish thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SSG 179 Snowstrinski vs Chai     
Date:   Jul 30, 2023





195 cm
43 yrs
197 lbs



155 cm
33 yrs
139 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Thomas Bolleke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 23 losses; Matt Spanks!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Bolleke gets tackled into the cage by Spanks. Spanks maintains the clinch.
Bolleke tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Spanks has Bolleke pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Spanks pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bolleke tumbling to the mat - Spanks dives into Bolleke's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolleke (0) vs (2) Spanks
Bolleke keeping moving, preventing Spanks from controlling successfully.
Spanks passes into half guard.
Spanks trying to pass the guard but Bolleke defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks trying to control from Bolleke's half guard. Bolleke has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T1#
Spanks passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Spanks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bolleke won't allow Spanks to pass to mount.
Spanks prevents Bolleke from improving his position.
Spanks passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bolleke (0) vs (5) Spanks
Spanks trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Spanks is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Spanks is trying to control here but Bolleke has managed to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Spanks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bolleke wants to get back to full guard.
Spanks is trying to control. Bolleke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Spanks works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bolleke (0) vs (8) Spanks
Spanks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolleke keeps working.
Spanks wants to take a breather but Bolleke manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Spanks.
Spanks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bolleke's guard.
Spanks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bolleke (0) vs (11) Spanks
Bolleke is squirming around, avoiding Spanks's attempts to control the action.
Spanks fails to take his opponent's back. #T4#
Spanks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Spanks seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bolleke is holding on tight. #SUB2#
Spanks swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bolleke is now in Spanks's guard. A big mistake from Spanks there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolleke (2) vs (11) Spanks
Spanks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spanks wants to sweep here but Bolleke controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Spanks keeping full guard, as Bolleke tries to pass.
Spanks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolleke (2) vs (13) Spanks
Spanks stands and throws Bolleke's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bolleke (2) vs (16) Spanks
Bolleke gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Bolleke (2) vs (18) Spanks#T6#
Spanks controlling from the full mount.
Spanks is looking to work his way around to Bolleke's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Spanks moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bolleke has worked his arm free - good work by Bolleke!
Spanks controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Spanks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Spanks trying to control the position but Bolleke is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Bolleke is looking to regain half guard here but Spanks keeps moving and retains side control.
Bolleke prevents Spanks from moving into mount.
Spanks trying to control the position but Bolleke is working away. #SUB2#
Spanks goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bolleke rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Spanks's guard! Nice work there by Bolleke!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolleke (4) vs (18) Spanks#SUB2#
Spanks has his foot on Bolleke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bolleke works his way back into a safe position though.#T8#
Spanks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolleke (4) vs (20) Spanks
Spanks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bolleke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Spanks is trying to control. Bolleke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Spanks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T9#
Bolleke won't allow Spanks to pass to mount.
Spanks wants to control but Bolleke is keeping him busy.
Spanks uses his free foot to push down on Bolleke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bolleke.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bolleke (4) vs (23) Spanks
Bolleke is squirming around, avoiding Spanks's attempts to control the action.
Bolleke has given up his back here. Will Spanks look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Bolleke (4) vs (26) Spanks#T10##SUB2#
Spanks is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bolleke is defending well though. Spanks let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Spanks patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Spanks looks winded!
Spanks doesn't have the hooks in and Bolleke manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolleke (6) vs (26) Spanks
Spanks is trying to keep Bolleke in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolleke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Spanks controls Bolleke momentarily but Bolleke frees himself.
Spanks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bolleke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolleke (6) vs (28) Spanks
Spanks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spanks wants to control from the top but Bolleke keeps moving.
Spanks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bolleke haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T12#
Well,Bolleke is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolleke is keeping the position for now.
Spanks forces his way into half guard.
Spanks stalling away here and it's allowed Bolleke to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bolleke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolleke is keeping the position for now. #T13##SUB#
Bolleke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spanks defends well.
Spanks advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bolleke (6) vs (31) Spanks#SUB2#
Spanks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bolleke has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bolleke regains half guard.
Spanks passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bolleke (6) vs (34) Spanks#T14##SUB2#
Spanks swings around for an armbar but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Spanks's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolleke (8) vs (34) Spanks
Spanks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spanks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spanks is looking to sweep but instead, Bolleke has passed into half guard.
Spanks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolleke preventing the sweep.
Spanks keeping full guard, as Bolleke tries to pass.
Bolleke being controlled here momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spanks wins on points by 34 to 8.

 

Event: SSG 174 Philbert vs Ibrahim     
Date:   Jul 16, 2023





195 cm
42 yrs
197 lbs



178 cm
28 yrs
187 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Thomas Bolleke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 14 losses; George Manning!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Manning gets a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolleke (0) vs (2) Manning
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolleke won't allow Manning to pass to mount.
Manning passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bolleke (0) vs (5) Manning
Bolleke manages to get back to half guard.
Manning with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Manning in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bolleke tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Manning!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Manning!
George Manning made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Keep it coming David! I want a Main event Match'.

 

Event: SSG 171 Hlervu vs Standish     
Date:   Jul 09, 2023





195 cm
42 yrs
197 lbs



190 cm
40 yrs
211 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Thomas Bolleke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; CJ Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bolleke is looking to clinch.
Robinson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Robinson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bolleke was covering up waiting for the punch and Robinson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolleke (0) vs (2) Robinson
Bolleke keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Robinson has gone for a leg lock! Bolleke slips out almost immediately though and dives into Robinson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolleke (2) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolleke is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Robinson working for a triangle but Bolleke defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB2#
Robinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bolleke passes into half guard. #SUB#
Bolleke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Robinson sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB2#
Robinson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robinson won't allow Bolleke to pass to mount.
Robinson wants to control but Bolleke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bolleke is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Robinson!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bolleke (5) vs (2) Robinson#T4#
Robinson tries to reverse the position but Bolleke maintains control.
Robinson keeps trying to improve his position.
Robinson tries to hold on but Bolleke postures up.
Robinson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Robinson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Robinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a triangle here but Bolleke uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bolleke (8) vs (2) Robinson#T5#
Robinson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bolleke off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bolleke (8) vs (6) Robinson#SUB2#
Robinson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bolleke has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Robinson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bolleke has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Bolleke showing good submission defense here. #T6##SUB2#
Bolleke showing good submission defense here.
Robinson trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
Robinson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bolleke knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bolleke for a finish.
Bolleke is trying to break free. #T7#
Bolleke rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Robinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bolleke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bolleke keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Robinson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bolleke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bolleke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bolleke!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bolleke (12) vs (6) Robinson
We've been hearing that Bolleke has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T8#
Robinson is holding Bolleke down, trying to stall.
Robinson is looking to regain half guard here but Bolleke keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Robinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but Bolleke is very close to passing his half guard.
Robinson gets full guard.#SUB2#
Robinson has an active guard here but Bolleke has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Robinson actively working from the bottom here.#T10#
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Bolleke has control of the leg.
Robinson moves into full guard.
Robinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Robinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bolleke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolleke (12) vs (8) Robinson#T11#
Robinson wants to control from the top but Bolleke keeps moving.
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robinson trying to control but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
Robinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Robinson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bolleke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bolleke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bolleke!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bolleke (16) vs (8) Robinson#T12#
You can see the frustration on Robinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Robinson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Robinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bolleke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bolleke's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bolleke (16) vs (12) Robinson#T13##SUB2#
Bolleke defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Robinson's arms. #SUB2#
Robinson seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Bolleke's chin but Bolleke turns very nicely into Robinson's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Bolleke.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolleke (18) vs (12) Robinson
Robinson controls Bolleke momentarily but Bolleke frees himself. #T14#
Robinson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolleke (18) vs (14) Robinson
Robinson trying to control but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson stays in close to Bolleke's body and controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bolleke takes the fight on points by 18 to 14.
Our winner, Thomas Bolleke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SSG 159 Hlervu vs Schaubi     
Date:   Jun 18, 2023





190 cm
19 yrs
254 lbs



195 cm
42 yrs
205 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thomas Bolleke!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Bolleke clinches. #TD#
Sticks gets control of Bolleke's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sticks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bolleke lying in Sticks's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Sticks decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Bolleke taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fiddle Sticks!
Our winner, Fiddle Sticks, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 17, 2023
#R1##CL#
Bolleke clinches.
Puma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puma tries for a takedown but Bolleke manages to get underhooks.
Bolleke stops a takedown attempt from Puma. #TD2#
Puma has hold of one of Bolleke's legs. Bolleke is fighting the takedown attempt but Puma gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bolleke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Puma tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolleke is retaining full guard.
Puma is looking to pass into half guard but Bolleke pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bolleke is in guard.#REVR##ES2#
Puma has his feet on Bolleke's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice body punch from Puma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolleke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Puma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Puma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puma misses the jab.
Bolleke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Puma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bolleke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Puma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bolleke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Bolleke has managed to clinch.
Puma tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thomas Bolleke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Puma.
Bolleke swings wildly with an uppercut but Puma uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1##TD2#
Puma lands a takedown into guard.
Bolleke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Puma is controlling him.
Puma wants to pass the guard but Bolleke is keeping the position.
Puma keeps trying to improve his position.
Puma pushing down on Bolleke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Puma is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Puma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolleke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Puma trying to advance position but Bolleke counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Puma passes Bolleke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Puma wants to pass the guard but Bolleke is defending well.
Bolleke is in trouble now - Puma has advanced to mount!
Bolleke is trying to escape the mount but Puma keeps good control and instead manages to take Bolleke's back. #T3##SUB2#
Puma is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bolleke has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Puma is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bolleke defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Puma has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Puma is persistently looking for the submission but Bolleke is defending it well.
Bolleke is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Bolleke showing good submission defense here. #T4##SUB2#
Puma working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Puma is persistently looking for the submission but Bolleke is defending it well. #SUB2#
Puma is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bolleke has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Puma looking for the choke from the back.
Bolleke is trying to get back to his feet but Puma has full control of the position and if anything, Bolleke has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Bolleke defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Puma dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bolleke tries to clinch up but Puma circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bolleke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Puma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Puma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bolleke is looking to clinch but Puma is avoiding it.
Puma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bolleke tries to move into range but Puma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Puma lands a big shot that drops Bolleke! Can he finish him? #ROC2#Bolleke is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puma slips nicely into half guard.
Oh Bolleke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Puma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puma frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bolleke seems to have got his legs back now.
Puma moves to the back. #SUB2#
Puma patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB2#
Bolleke defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Puma's arms. #SUB2#
Puma has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Bolleke! Can he survive? No! He's out! Puma gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Puma!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 07, 2023
#R1#
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.#CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Bolleke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bolleke throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Bolleke.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bolleke gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bolleke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bolleke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bolleke.
Bolleke lands a left hand.
Bolleke gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolleke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Bolleke scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Bolleke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Bolleke.
A short uppercut from Bolleke.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bolleke. #T1#
A short right from Bolleke.
Bolleke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bolleke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bolleke lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bolleke.
Bolleke lands with a light punch inside.
Jones has Bolleke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bolleke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Bolleke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bolleke lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bolleke. #ROC2#Jones is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Bolleke on the inside.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bolleke has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Bolleke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bolleke has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bolleke.
Bolleke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bolleke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bolleke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Bolleke lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Bolleke.
A short left from Bolleke.
Bolleke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones jumps guard but Bolleke stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolleke gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bolleke.
Bolleke lands an uppercut.
Bolleke gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bolleke gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bolleke lands with a short shot to the head.
Bolleke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bolleke lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#It looks like Timothy Jones has been cut.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Bolleke.
Bolleke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bolleke lands with a light punch inside.
Bolleke creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jones's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jones drops to his knees and Bolleke pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Bolleke!
During a confident post fight interview, Thomas Bolleke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 248     
Date:   Apr 23, 2023
#R1#
Bolleke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tofail manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bolleke tries to clinch
and Tofail counters with a nice uppercut.
Tofail swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolleke.
Tofail swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tofail keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Tofail misses the target.#KD#
Tofail sends Bolleke crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tofail is motioning to the referee to let Bolleke up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Bolleke is rocked!
Bolleke tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Tofail on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bolleke tries to clinch but Tofail is having none of it.
Bolleke closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tofail counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tobig Tofail!
A very excited looking Tobig Tofail rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 242     
Date:   Mar 29, 2023
#R1#
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bolleke momentarily. #CL#
Bolleke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fitzsimmons, pushing him back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons gets through Bolleke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Bolleke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons.
Bolleke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolleke's elbow.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bolleke fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Fitzsimmons.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Fitzsimmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzsimmons digs a right hand into Bolleke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bolleke's gas tank.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Fitzsimmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bolleke takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bolleke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzsimmons stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolleke.
A short uppercut from Bolleke.
Fitzsimmons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Bolleke throws a head punch that misses.
Bolleke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bolleke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Nice elbow from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzsimmons lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bolleke is breathing heavily.
Bolleke takes an elbow to the temple.
Fitzsimmons gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Bolleke swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Fitzsimmons lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bolleke takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Fitzsimmons. #ROC2#Bolleke is rocked!
Fitzsimmons digs a right hand into Bolleke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bolleke's gas tank.
Fitzsimmons works on Bolleke's body with a couple of short punches.
Fitzsimmons misses with an elbow over the top.
Fitzsimmons working Bolleke over with knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands an elbow inside.
Bolleke has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Knees to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fitzsimmons obliges.
Fitzsimmons stalling the fight.
Bolleke being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Fitzsimmons's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Bolleke blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons. #T3#
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolleke misses with some punches.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bolleke or not.
Fitzsimmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries to throw a body punch but Bolleke avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bolleke.
Fitzsimmons pushes Bolleke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Fitzsimmons.
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!
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fitzsimmons.
A hook to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Fitzsimmons leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bolleke fails to land.
A short right from Fitzsimmons on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Fitzsimmons as the two fighters clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands a good knee to the midsection. Bolleke won't want to take too many of those.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bolleke.
I was talking to Bolleke's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shot to the side of Bolleke's head.
Fitzsimmons pushes Bolleke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bolleke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bolleke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons scores with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bolleke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bolleke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bolleke is looking to clinch. #CL#
Bolleke drives through and clinches with Fitzsimmons against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Bolleke misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bolleke fails to land.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolleke.
Fitzsimmons digs a right hand into Bolleke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bolleke's gas tank.
Fitzsimmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzsimmons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Bolleke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzsimmons dips a shoulder and cracks Bolleke with a mighty uppercut! Bolleke falls back against the cage and Fitzsimmons unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bolleke is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Fitzsimmons screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Fitzsimmons!
A very excited looking Sol Fitzsimmons made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 236     
Date:   Mar 04, 2023
#R1#
Corcoran lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bolleke's sensitive parts.
Corcoran digs a good hook to Bolleke's body.
Bolleke wants to clinch.#CL#
Bolleke rushes Corcoran and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Corcoran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bolleke tries to clinch up
and Corcoran counters with a good, hard body kick but Bolleke shrugs it off.
Bolleke doesn't manage to clinch there - Corcoran circles away.
As Bolleke backs off Corcoran throws a huge counter combo but Bolleke manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bolleke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Corcoran throws a fast counter high kick but Bolleke manages to duck under it in time.#CL#
Bolleke clinches up with Corcoran and pushes him back against the cage.
Bolleke swings wildly with an uppercut but Corcoran uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Bolleke lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Bolleke's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Corcoran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Corcoran misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Corcoran scores with a hook to the body.
Corcoran lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corcoran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Corcoran blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Corcoran on the inside.
Corcoran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corcoran blocks an uppercut.
Corcoran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bollekes head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Corcoran as the two fighters clinch.
Corcoran presses Bolleke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bolleke is breathing heavily.
Corcoran effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Corcoran breaks the clinch.
Bolleke wants to clinch up but Corcoran keeps it at a distance.
Bolleke tries to move into range but Corcoran moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Bolleke is looking to clinch but Corcoran is avoiding it.
Corcoran is trying to counter with his kicks.
Corcoran swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolleke.
Corcoran is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Corcoran jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Corcoran circles away from the clinch attempt
and Corcoran counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinny Corcoran!
A less than humble Vinny Corcoran misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 230     
Date:   Feb 11, 2023
#R1#
Bolleke moves to clinch but Muller breaks away #TD2#
and Muller counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bolleke won't be happy with that.
Muller misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Muller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bolleke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bolleke wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Muller laying and praying for a moment but Bolleke takes advantage and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke pushes Muller off looking to stand but Muller dives back in and keeps control.
Muller misses with a head shot. Bolleke uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1#
Bolleke is looking to stand up but Muller isn't so interested in that idea.
Muller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Muller won't allow Bolleke to get back to his feet.
Muller throws a big right hand that misses.
Muller throws a big elbow that misses.
Bolleke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Muller is working Bolleke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Muller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Muller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Muller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bolleke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bolleke keeping moving, preventing Muller from controlling successfully.
Muller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolleke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bolleke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A nice leg kick from Muller, right into the meat of the thigh.
Muller thuds a left hand into Bolleke's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muller.
Muller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD2#
Muller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bolleke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Muller.
Bolleke is breathing heavily.
Muller stalling away here and it's allowed Bolleke to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Muller passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bolleke managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Muller.
Muller misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bolleke parries the strikes from Muller easily there. Muller is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bolleke to escape.
Muller working the strikes but Bolleke uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Muller missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Muller is looking for a kimura here.
Muller misses with a head shot. Bolleke uses the momentum to regain guard. #T4#
Muller throws a big elbow that misses.
Muller throws an elbow that misses. Bolleke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Muller's guard. Nice move by Bolleke!#REVR#
Bolleke has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Muller is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muller has control of Bolleke's left arm, preventing Bolleke from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan Muller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Muller cracks a nice hook into Bolleke's ribs.
Muller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bolleke tries to clinch but Muller is having none of it.
Muller with a nice cross.
Bolleke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Muller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bolleke doesn't seem bothered though.
Muller connects with a leg kick. #TD2#
Muller throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bolleke was covering up waiting for the punch and Muller finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Muller throws a big right hand that misses.
Muller trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolleke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Muller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Muller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Muller working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Muller postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bolleke is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Muller, into his guard. #REVR#
Muller looking for a sweep. Not yet Muller, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muller has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Muller is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Muller working a defensive guard but Bolleke passes into half guard.
Muller trying to control but Bolleke postures up.
It looks like Bolleke is going to stand back up.
Muller tries to get to full guard but Bolleke has control of the leg. #T3#
Muller is trying to maintain the position but Bolleke is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Muller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Muller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bolleke tries to stand but Muller is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Muller with a hook.
Bolleke tries to clinch up but Muller circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bolleke wants to clinch up but Muller keeps it at a distance.
Bolleke is looking to clinch but Muller is avoiding it.
Bolleke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bolleke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Muller finds it's target.
Bolleke fails in his attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Muller.
Muller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bolleke has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Muller connects with a right hand. Bolleke shakes it off.
Stefan Muller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bolleke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Muller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Muller lands a right hook to the body.
Bolleke doesn't manage to clinch there - Muller circles away.
A little jabbing left from Muller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bolleke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muller feints with a jab and clips Bolleke right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Bolleke is sent crashing into the canvas and Muller leaps in for the kill! Bolleke tries to get to his feet but Muller is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Bolleke is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefan Muller!
An out of breath Stefan Muller thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 223     
Date:   Jan 14, 2023
#R1#
Grigorian dives in for a single leg takedown but Bolleke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Bolleke closes the distance and pushes Grigorian back into the cage.
I was talking to Bolleke's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Grigorian breaks the clinch.
Bolleke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grigorian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian unleashes a big counter combination but Bolleke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Grigorian shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Grigorian was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Bolleke sneaks out the side door and pushes Grigorian away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grigorian shoots in for a takedown but Bolleke shows good takedown defense.
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!#CL#
Bolleke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grigorian jumps guard but Bolleke turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thomas Bolleke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misak Grigorian.
Bolleke lands a left hand.
Bolleke swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
Grigorian jumps guard but Bolleke turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grigorian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Bolleke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Grigorian has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A head punch on the inside from Bolleke fails to land.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
Bolleke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Grigorian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bolleke wants to clinch.#CL2#
Grigorian pushes Bolleke up against the cage in a clinch.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
Grigorian blocks an uppercut.
Bolleke throws a head punch that misses.
Grigorian lands a shoulder strike.
Grigorian blocking some punches.
Bolleke lands a nice uppercut.
Bolleke misses with the head strike. #T2#
Grigorian throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Bolleke fails to land. #BC2#
Grigorian breaks the clinch.
Bolleke looks to clinch
and Grigorian counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Bolleke moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigorian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bolleke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigorian.
Bolleke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolleke misses with some punches.
Bolleke swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Grigorian gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Grigorian wants to take a breather but Bolleke is having none of it. #ES#
Bolleke has one foot on Grigorian's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Grigorian keeps the fight on the outside.
Bolleke avoids the head kick by Grigorian. #T3##CL#
Bolleke rushes Grigorian and presses him up against the cage.
Bolleke stops a takedown attempt from Grigorian.
Bolleke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grigorian is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bolleke to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigorian.
Bolleke throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grigorian.
Bolleke fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Grigorian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bolleke closes the distance and clinches.
Bolleke scores with a shoulder strike.
Grigorian blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Grigorian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bolleke is looking to clinch.
Grigorian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bolleke enables Grigorian to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bolleke manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grigorian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Grigorian trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolleke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grigorian controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Grigorian has gone for a leg lock! Bolleke slips out almost immediately though and dives into Grigorian's guard.#REVR#
Grigorian trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Grigorian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bolleke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grigorian with the counter takedown but Bolleke avoids it easily.
Bolleke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Bolleke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bolleke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bolleke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grigorian tries for a takedown but Bolleke manages to get underhooks.
Bolleke lands a shoulder strike.
Grigorian is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bolleke throws a head punch that misses.
Bolleke has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A head punch on the inside from Bolleke fails to land. #TD2#
Grigorian jumps guard.
Bolleke trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grigorian's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Grigorian looking for subs off his back but Bolleke has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bolleke tries to stand and escape but Grigorian is controlling the position. #T1##SU#
Bolleke stands up and beckons Grigorian to join him on the feet.
Bolleke is looking to clinch.
Grigorian shoots in and drives through. Bolleke sprawls well.
Thomas Bolleke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misak Grigorian.#CL#
Bolleke darts in and clinches Grigorian up against the cage.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Grigorian ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Grigorian no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Grigorian wants to sweep here but Bolleke controlling him for the moment.
Grigorian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Bolleke wants to stand but Grigorian has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Grigorian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grigorian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bolleke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Grigorian has his foot on Bolleke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bolleke works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bolleke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bolleke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grigorian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bolleke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grigorian leaning against his opponent.
Grigorian blocking some punches. #BC2#
Grigorian manages to break the clinch.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolleke tries to clinch up.
Thomas Bolleke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolleke tries to clinch there but Grigorian circles away.
Bolleke tries to clinch up but Grigorian circles away and keeps his distance.
Bolleke tries to clinch up.#CL#
Grigorian gets tackled into the cage by Bolleke. Bolleke maintains the clinch.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke has a couple of punches blocked by Grigorian.
Grigorian blocking some punches.
Bolleke swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian is trying to push Bolleke away but Bolleke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thomas Bolleke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Bolleke fails to land.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
Grigorian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bolleke has him pressed against the cage.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Grigorian ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Grigorian no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Grigorian is striking but Bolleke is not phased and passes to half guard.
Grigorian keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grigorian is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bolleke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grigorian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bolleke doesn't manage to clinch there - Grigorian circles away.
Grigorian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bolleke as he avoids it easily.
Grigorian swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolleke.
And Grigorian tries to counter it with a takedown but Bolleke pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Bolleke clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Grigorian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bolleke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grigorian can do to turn this around?
Bolleke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grigorian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bolleke paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Bolleke gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Grigorian has Bolleke pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Grigorian pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bolleke tumbling to the mat - Grigorian dives into Bolleke's guard.
Bolleke keeping moving, preventing Grigorian from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian wants to pass the guard but Bolleke is keeping the position.#T1#
Grigorian trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolleke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grigorian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolleke is keeping the position for now.
Grigorian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bolleke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grigorian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bolleke wants to clinch but Grigorian slips to the side
and Grigorian counters with a straight right hand.
Grigorian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bolleke tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Grigorian rushes Bolleke and presses him up against the cage.
Grigorian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bolleke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bolleke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bolleke.
Grigorian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolleke has a couple of punches blocked by Grigorian.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bolleke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grigorian tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thomas Bolleke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misak Grigorian.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigorian jumps guard but Bolleke stands there with Grigorian around his waist. Grigorian gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grigorian.
Grigorian jumps guard but Bolleke stands there with Grigorian around his waist. Grigorian gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grigorian tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bolleke smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Grigorian gets a clinch.
Misak Grigorian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Grigorian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bolleke doesn't manage to clinch there - Grigorian circles away.
Bolleke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bolleke wants to clinch.
Bolleke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Bolleke has closed the distance and engaged Grigorian in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigorian. #T4#
Bolleke throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Grigorian blocking some punches.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolleke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grigorian tries for a takedown but Bolleke manages to get underhooks.
Bolleke prevents a body shot from Grigorian.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian is stalling here.
Bolleke gets through Grigorian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke blocks an elbow strike from Grigorian.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigorian.
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!
Bolleke fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Grigorian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bolleke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grigorian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke moves to clinch but Grigorian breaks away
and Grigorian counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Misak Grigorian.
I think Bolleke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bolleke!

After winning the bout, Thomas Bolleke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GC 462: Chambers VS Slugs     
Date:   Oct 22, 2022
#R1#
Raczynski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab from Raczynski.
Raczynski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bolleke with a poor takedown
and Raczynski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Bolleke. Those never looked like landing.
Bolleke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raczynski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bolleke misses with a takedown attempt - Raczynski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Raczynski works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Raczynski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolleke throwing a counter right hand but Raczynski manages to avoid it.
Raczynski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raczynski just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
Raczynski avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Raczynski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raczynski throws a wild body kick that Bolleke sees coming a mile off.
Raczynski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Raczynski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD2#
Raczynski lands a big head kick that sends Bolleke tumbling to the mat! Raczynski takes a step backwards and waves Bolleke back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Bolleke is rocked!
A nice leg kick from Raczynski, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Bolleke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Bolleke is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Raczynski's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raczynski is looking for a sweep. Bolleke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bolleke trying to control the action but Raczynski is working from the bottom.
Bolleke seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Raczynski is defending against the submission attempts here by Bolleke.
Bolleke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Raczynski wants to control but Bolleke is keeping busy.
Bolleke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Raczynski's head.
Raczynski is concentrating on defense, preventing Bolleke from advancing position.
Bolleke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Bolleke seems to be looking for submissions.
Bolleke looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bolleke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bolleke wants to control but Raczynski is keeping him busy. #T3#
Bolleke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bolleke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Raczynski's head.
Bolleke winds up and cracks Raczynski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke winds up and cracks Raczynski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke trying to control the action but Raczynski is working from the bottom.
Raczynski is trying to get back to full guard.
Bolleke tries to pass to full mount but Raczynski defends it.
Raczynski is concentrating on defense, preventing Bolleke from advancing position. #T4#
Raczynski is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bolleke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Raczynski throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bolleke counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Bolleke seems to be working for a kimura but Raczynski defends the submission attempt.
Bolleke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bolleke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bolleke trying to control from half guard but Raczynski is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iwon Raczynski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bolleke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Bolleke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bolleke.
Raczynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raczynski! But no joy.
Bolleke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raczynski throws out the jab.
A solid body kick from Raczynski.
Bolleke connects with a nice looking jab.
Bolleke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bolleke throws a poor cross that misses
and Raczynski counters with a low kick, right behind Bolleke 's knee.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Raczynski slips the punch.
Raczynski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Raczynski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Raczynski.
Bolleke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raczynski counters with an outside leg kick.
Good shot there by Raczynski.
Raczynski looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Raczynski moves out of range. #T1#
Bolleke throws a hook but Raczynski blocks it.
Raczynski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raczynski! But no joy.
Raczynski punishes Bolleke's body with a nice straight punch.
Bolleke closes the distance and clinches up with Raczynski, looking for a takedown. Bolleke pushes Raczynski against the cage but Raczynski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Bolleke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Raczynski is trying to defend but Bolleke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Raczynski wants to control but Bolleke is keeping busy.
Bolleke trying to mount his opponent but Raczynski defends it.
Raczynski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Raczynski.#T2#
Raczynski throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bolleke trying to control but Raczynski is working from the bottom.
Raczynski is trying to keep Bolleke in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolleke trying to control but Raczynski is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolleke landing some decent shots from guard.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Raczynski keeps moving. #T3#
Bolleke being controlled here momentarily.
Bolleke postures up in Raczynski's guard and throws a big left but Raczynski blocks it.
Raczynski keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bolleke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Raczynski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bolleke somewhat.
Bolleke darts in looking for a takedown but Raczynski gets double underhooks and turns Bolleke into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolleke is trying to pull guard but Raczynski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Raczynski lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Raczynski lands a hook that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Bolleke jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Raczynski walks away with a smile on his face. Bolleke gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Raczynski throws out a leg kick but Bolleke moves out of range and Raczynski only half commits.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raczynski looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
Raczynski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Raczynski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bolleke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raczynski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target.
It seemed like Raczynski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raczynski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bolleke tries for a takedown but Raczynski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Raczynski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raczynski wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bolleke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Raczynski catches Bolleke right on the button with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iwon Raczynski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Good exchange - Raczynski coming out on top.
Bolleke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raczynski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bolleke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raczynski counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Bolleke badly! Raczynski follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Bolleke out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Raczynski finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iwon Raczynski!
Iwon Raczynski 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.

 

Event: GC 459: Flair VS Galeos     
Date:   Oct 01, 2022
#R1#
Jospin misses with a hook
enabling Bolleke to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. Jospin moves away and avoids it.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Jospin has Bolleke up against the cage in a clinch.
Bolleke tries to work over Jospin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jospin.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jospin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Jospin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Jospin does it's job there.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but Jospin uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bolleke moves away from the strike by Jospin.
Jospin slips under a jab.
Jospin slips a jab from Bolleke.#CL#
Jospin moves into the clinch.#T1#
Jospin blocks a body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke prevents Jospin from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Bolleke has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jospin is trying to keep an underhook but Bolleke manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jospin trying to control from the bottom.
Jospin is refusing to be controlled, as Bolleke sits in half guard.
Jospin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bolleke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jospin defending well though.
Bolleke working the head and body with strikes.
Jospin wants to improve his position but Bolleke is controlling well. #SUB2#
Bolleke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jospin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bolleke.
Bolleke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bolleke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Jospin trying to get back to full guard but Bolleke takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jospin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bolleke tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jospin working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Jospin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bolleke. #T3#
Bolleke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jospin wants to control but Bolleke is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Bolleke there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jospin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jospin tries to hold on but Bolleke pushes him away. #SUB2#
Jospin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bolleke.
Bolleke throwing strikes here but Jospin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T4#
Bolleke thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jospin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bolleke with shots to the head and body - Jospin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bolleke throwing strikes here but Jospin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #SUB2#
Bolleke goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jospin turns into him and now he's in Bolleke's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bolleke is on top in guard. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jospin trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A left lands for Jospin.
Bolleke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jospin throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. Jospin moves away and avoids it.
Henri Jospin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolleke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Bolleke.
Jospin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bolleke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bolleke lands a jab to Jospin's midsection.
Jospin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolleke with a jab.
Jospin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Bolleke.
Bolleke scores with a hook to the body. Jospin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Jospin throws the kick towards the body but Bolleke avoids it.
Jospin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1##TD2#
Bolleke throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jospin was covering up waiting for the punch and Bolleke finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jospin trying to control the position.
Bolleke looking to sit in guard and control but Jospin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jospin is fighting to break Bolleke's control of his arms but Bolleke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jospin is stalling in the full guard.
Bolleke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jospin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
Jospin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bolleke has passed into side control.
Bolleke working away.
Bolleke working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bolleke lands an elbow.
Jospin prevents Bolleke from improving position. #SUB2#
Bolleke goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jospin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bolleke but great work by Jospin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jospin lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Jospin taking a breather here.
Jospin trying to control the action but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
Bolleke looking for a sweep but Jospin has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bolleke is working to get back to half guard.
Jospin controlling the position easily from mount.
Bolleke sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Bolleke trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bolleke actively working from the bottom here.
Jospin wants to control but Bolleke is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bolleke looking for submissions off his back.
Jospin stalling.
Bolleke trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jospin seems keen to control Bolleke's posture.
Jospin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thomas Bolleke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jospin has Bolleke pulled in close to control his posture.
Bolleke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jospin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bolleke advances to half guard.
Bolleke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jospin defending well though. #T1#
Bolleke is trying to control the action in half guard but Jospin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bolleke winds up and cracks Jospin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jospin!
A nice elbow there by Bolleke.
Jospin wants to control but Bolleke is having none of it.#SUB2#
Bolleke is working for a guillotine from mount but Jospin frees his head quite easily.
Bolleke throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bolleke cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jospin can't escape the position.
Bolleke throwing strikes here but Jospin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jospin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bolleke in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #SUB2#
Bolleke goes for an armbar but Jospin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jospin.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Bolleke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Bolleke wants to improve his position but instead Jospin has moved into half guard.
Jospin controlling the pace.
Jospin trying to control from half guard but Bolleke is working away.
Henri Jospin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bolleke wants to get back to full guard.
Bolleke manages to get to full guard.
Bolleke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Jospin stands up and waves to Bolleke to follow him. #TD2#
Bolleke dives in and scores a takedown into Jospin's guard.
Bolleke passes into half guard.
Jospin moves into full guard.
Bolleke trying to move into half guard but instead Jospin has managed to sweep!#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jospin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bolleke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thomas Bolleke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bolleke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Bolleke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bolleke 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bolleke!

Thomas Bolleke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GC 454: Flair VS Nuragomidova     
Date:   Aug 27, 2022
#R1#
Kiran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolleke.
Kiran moves forwards but Bolleke connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Bolleke looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kiran!

Kiran sneaks out the side door and pushes Bolleke away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kiran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice shot lands for Bolleke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiran connects with a right hand. Bolleke shakes it off.
Bolleke 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.
Kiran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolleke.
Kiran throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range. #TD#
Bolleke shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kiran's guard.

Kiran manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kiran scores with a leg kick.
Kiran throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kiran blocks a jab.#T1#
Kiran punishes Bolleke's body with a nice straight punch.
Ovidio Kiran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiran feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bollekes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bolleke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiran throws out the jab.
Kiran throws a push kick but Bolleke slaps the foot to one side.
Kiran scores with a spinning back kick!
Bolleke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bolleke is breathing heavily.
Bolleke defending well as Kiran loads up on a big left hand.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolleke slips a straight right by Kiran.
Kiran throws a looping overhand right but Bolleke ducks down to avoid it.
Bolleke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiran.
Bolleke attempts a counter takedown but Kiran avoids it well and moves away.
Kiran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolleke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolleke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bolleke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kiran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolleke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kiran's head.
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!
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Kiran.#T2#
Bolleke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kiran.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiran avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bolleke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown but Kiran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bolleke has his takedown stuffed
and Kiran counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiran.
Kiran throws out a loose jab but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiran.
Bolleke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kiran sprawls and moves away.
Kiran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kiran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bolleke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bolleke staying out of range there.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown but Kiran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke tries to counter with a takedown but Kiran is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Kiran moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kiran throws a wild body kick that Bolleke sees coming a mile off.
Kiran misses with a straight left.
Bolleke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kiran sprawls and moves away.
Kiran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kiran looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
Kiran takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kiran lands a jab to Bolleke's midsection.
Kiran walks into a stiff left hand from Bolleke.
Kiran moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
Kiran digs a good hook to Bolleke's body.
Bolleke blocks a jab.
Kiran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Kiran misses.
Bolleke tries to counter with a takedown but Kiran is quick to defend against it.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolleke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kiran scores with a body shot. #KD2#
Kiran drops Bolleke with a beautiful combination! Bolleke stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kiran is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Bolleke is rocked!
Kiran fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Bolleke square on the jaw! Damn, Bolleke is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ovidio Kiran!
Ovidio Kiran managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: GC 450: Roth VS Garrett     
Date:   Aug 06, 2022
#R1#
Jospin moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Jospin slips the punch.
Jospin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bolleke has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jospin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bolleke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bolleke moves out of range as Jospin strikes.
Jospin misses with a wild body shot.
Jospin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bolleke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bolleke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jospin.
Jospin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bolleke at a distance.
Jospin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some bone on bone action there as Bolleke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And Bolleke tries to counter it with a takedown but Jospin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Bolleke tries to counter it with a takedown but Jospin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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!
Jospin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a shot to the body.
Bolleke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jospin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bolleke feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Jospin avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
A big right from Bolleke misses.
A head kick misses from Jospin.
Bolleke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jospin misses with a straight left.
Jospin misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Bolleke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jospin has Bolleke pulled in close to control his posture.
Jospin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bolleke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jospin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jospin has momentary wrist control but Bolleke slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Jospin pulls Bolleke in close to prevent any damage.
Bolleke looking to pass the guard.
Bolleke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jospin's guard.
Jospin trying to control here.
Bolleke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bolleke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bolleke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bolleke thows a huge punch but Jospin dodges it nicely. #T3#
Jospin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bolleke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bolleke winds up and cracks Jospin with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Bolleke wants to work for an arm triangle but Jospin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bolleke is trying to control the action in half guard but Jospin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Bolleke is working for a submission of some sort.
Bolleke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jospin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bolleke working over Jospin with some ground and pound. Jospin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Jospin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bolleke.
Jospin wants to improve his position but Bolleke is controlling well.
Jospin is not content to let Bolleke control the position.
Bolleke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bolleke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bolleke stalling.
Jospin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bolleke.
Jospin tries to get to full guard but Bolleke has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke dominated that 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.#R2#
A lazy left from Bolleke finds it's target.
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but Jospin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jospin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bolleke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Jospin misses the target.
Bolleke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jospin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolleke throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jospin to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Jospin.
Bolleke feints the counter takedown.
Jospin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jospin scores with the left hand. Bolleke knows he should have avoided that one.
Jospin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Bolleke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jospin's guard.
Bolleke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Bolleke stopping the sweep attempt from Jospin.
Jospin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bolleke wants to improve his position but Jospin is controlling well.
Jospin trying to control the action but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
Bolleke tries to roll over but Jospin keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Bolleke with the active half guard here but Jospin passes nicely into side control.#T2#
Jospin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bolleke tries to improve position but can't.
Bolleke keeps trying to improve his position.
Jospin advances to mount.
Bolleke is looking to improve his position but Jospin isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Jospin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jospin prevents Bolleke from getting the reversal.
Thomas Bolleke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jospin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jospin tries to control but Bolleke wriggling away.
Bolleke is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bolleke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jospin controlling the pace for now.
Bolleke manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jospin controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jospin is pressing down on Bolleke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bolleke is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Jospin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jospin.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jospin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Bolleke.
Jospin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jospin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jospin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Jospin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bolleke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jospin defends it well.
A low kick from Jospin is predictable there #TD2#
and Bolleke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jospin's guard.
Bolleke throwing strikes from guard but Jospin blocks nicely.
Bolleke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolleke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jospin keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bolleke is fighting to break Jospin's control of his arms but Jospin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Bolleke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jospin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bolleke, into his guard. #REVR#
Bolleke looking to control. #SUB2#
Bolleke looking for a guillotine here but Jospin defends easily.
Bolleke working a defensive guard here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bolleke wants to hit a sweep here but Jospin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bolleke there!
Jospin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bolleke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bolleke manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Bolleke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jospin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolleke is keeping the position for now.
Bolleke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jospin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bolleke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bolleke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jospin is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Bolleke landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Bolleke has gone for a leg lock! Jospin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bolleke's guard.#REVR#
Jospin wants to control from the top but Bolleke keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bolleke is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bolleke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jospin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Bolleke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bolleke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bolleke!

Thomas Bolleke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GC 436: Ench�rya VS Raczynski     
Date:   Jun 12, 2022
#R1#
King throws a looping overhand right but Bolleke ducks down to avoid it.
Harley King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bolleke slips a straight right by King.
Bolleke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from King.
King throws a hook but Bolleke blocks it.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
Bolleke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bolleke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Bolleke counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for King!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke cracks King with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolleke working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
King takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB2#
Bolleke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
King is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Bolleke goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, King rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bolleke's guard! Nice work there by King! #SU#
King stands up from guard. Let's bang!
King throws a jab when Bolleke was well out of range.
And Bolleke tries to counter it with a takedown but King pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bolleke catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bolleke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Bolleke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bolleke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolleke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bolleke connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bolleke throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Bolleke switches off momentarily and King cracks him with a monster right hand! Bolleke topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as King dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by King!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harley King!
Harley King made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying ' Im The F OG mfukerz no boring zhit its kill or be killed '.

 

Event: GC 429: Simmons VS Kane     
Date:   May 07, 2022
#R1#
Moura just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke dives in and grabs Moura's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moura pushes down on Bolleke's head and hops out.
Bolleke has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Moura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bolleke's head backwards.
Moura throws a big shot that misses.
Moura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moura drops his hands momentarily and Bolleke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Moura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moura throws a chopping leg kick but Bolleke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bolleke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moura.
Moura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolleke.
Moura throws a leg kick but Bolleke sees it coming and moves out of range.
Moura lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bolleke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moura throwing a counter right hand but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Harry Moura has been cut.
Moura throws a hook but Bolleke avoids it easily.#T1#
A good leg kick by Moura.
Moura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Moura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moura blocks a jab.
Bolleke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moura counters with a right hand to the body.
Bolleke swings for the body but Moura moves out of range.
Moura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolleke throws out the jab.
Moura throws a right hand that Bolleke ducks under and follows up with a left that Bolleke also avoids with ease.
Moura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
Moura is looking for a counter combo.
Moura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harry Moura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moura slips a straight right by Bolleke.
Moura motions for Bolleke to come forward. Moura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moura.
Moura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Moura throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moura wants to land a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range.
Bolleke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bolleke.
Moura connects with a leg kick.
Moura scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bolleke lands with a straight right. Moura didn't see that one coming.
Bolleke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moura.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moura lands a jab.
Moura works Bolleke's body with a nice hook.
Moura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown but Moura shows good takedown defense.
Harry Moura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bolleke.#T3#
A lazy left from Bolleke finds it's target.
Moura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Harry Moura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bolleke.
Moura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moura manages to avoid it.
Moura tried to counter with a leg kick but Bolleke avoided it.
Moura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moura lands a right hook to the body.
Bolleke misses with a looping left.
Moura throws a poor cross that misses
and Bolleke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moura throws a nice looking combination but Bolleke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Bolleke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bolleke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bolleke is able to avoid easily.
Moura cracks Bolleke with a good jab.
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moura misses with a wild combination.
Bolleke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Moura had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moura is looking to slow Bolleke down with leg kicks.
Bolleke moves out of range of the leg kick from Moura.
Moura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolleke throws out the jab.
Moura staying out of range there.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moura sprawls well. Moura wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bolleke gets slowly back to his feet.
Moura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moura slips a straight right by Bolleke.
Moura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolleke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Moura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moura throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolleke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Moura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Moura's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bolleke misses with a shot to the body
and Moura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Moura.
Moura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bolleke might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Moura has got the better of the exchanges.
Moura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bolleke doesn't seem bothered though.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Moura scores with a kick to the midsection.
Moura scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bolleke swings for the body but Moura moves out of range.
Moura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moura.
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!
Moura lands with a nice combination. Bolleke backs away looking to recover.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moura moves away.
Moura's corner calls for a 1-2. Moura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bolleke is breathing heavily.
Moura throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moura. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke punishes Moura's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Moura does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Moura connects with an inside leg kick.
Moura slips under a jab from Bolleke.
Moura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolleke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bolleke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Moura looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
Bolleke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moura moves away.
Bolleke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Moura looks to land a body kick but Bolleke moved away.
Harry Moura is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Moura.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bolleke's head backwards.
Bolleke thuds a left hand into Moura's body.
Moura digs a good body shot into Bolleke's ribs.#T2#
Moura ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moura throws a hook to the side of Bolleke's head but Bolleke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolleke walks into a jab.
Moura loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
Moura throws a leg kick
and Bolleke counters with a stiff right hand.
Moura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bolleke.
Moura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bolleke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bolleke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bolleke jabs at Moura's body.
Bolleke looks to throw the jab but Moura is out of range.
Bolleke takes a swing at Moura's ribcage but misses.
Moura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
Moura was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Moura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bolleke. #T3#
Moura stuns Bolleke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolleke can do to turn this around?
Bolleke checks a leg kick.
Moura digs a good hook to Bolleke's body.
Bolleke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moura.
Moura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Moura throws a solid leg kick but Bolleke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moura.
Bolleke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolleke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Moura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Moura.
Moura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
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!
Moura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moura punishes Bolleke's body with a nice straight punch.
Bolleke lands with an uppercut that bounces Moura off the cage and back into range.
Moura just misses with a punch to the body.
Moura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bolleke moves out of range of the strikes.
Moura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Moura moves into range and connects with a jab.
You can see that Bolleke has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Moura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bolleke checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
Moura throws a leg kick but Bolleke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moura is looking to score with low kicks.
Bolleke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Moura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harry Moura's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Moura on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Moura.
Moura closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bolleke throws a lazy uppercut
and Moura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Bolleke is rocked!
Moura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bolleke jabs at Moura's body.
Moura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Bolleke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moura takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
Bolleke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke takes a swing at Moura's ribcage but misses.
Bolleke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
Bolleke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bolleke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moura. Moura obviously looking to wear him down.
Moura misses with a hook
and Bolleke counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Moura walks into a jab.
Moura lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bolleke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moura connects with a crisp jab.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Moura avoids the punch easily.
Moura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bolleke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moura.
Moura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Moura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bolleke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Moura.
Moura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moura slips a straight right by Bolleke.
Bolleke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thomas Bolleke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harry Moura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Moura.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moura misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke blocks the body kick.
Bolleke walks into a stiff left hand from Moura.
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Moura misses its target.
Good work by Bolleke as he checks the leg kick.
Moura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bolleke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bolleke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Moura loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
Bolleke misses with a body punch
and Moura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moura throws a lazy head kick
and Bolleke counters with a right hand to the body.
Bolleke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Bolleke misses with an uppercut
and Moura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moura thumps Bolleke with a low kick.
Bolleke throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Moura counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bolleke tries to roll over but Moura keeps him under control.
Bolleke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Bolleke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moura wants to get back to his feet.
Bolleke wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Moura with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Moura tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bolleke.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bolleke wants to improve his position but Moura is controlling well.
Moura with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Moura throws a low kick but Bolleke avoids it.
Bolleke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moura throws a sloppy head kick and Bolleke moves out of range easily.
Moura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bolleke on the side of the head.
Moura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moura.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Moura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moura 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Moura!

Harry Moura 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.

 

Event: GC 423: Jospin VS Bolleke     
Date:   Mar 26, 2022
#R1#
Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jospin.
Jospin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jospin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jospin takes one on the button.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jospin moves away.
Bolleke misses with a looping left.
Jospin loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
Jospin avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke looks to throw the jab but Jospin is out of range.
Jospin moves in looking to clinch but Bolleke pushes him off.
Bolleke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jospin.
Jospin throws a hook to the side of Bolleke's head but Bolleke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolleke feints the counter takedown.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Jospin moves out of range.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Jospin.
Jospin throws a hook but Bolleke avoids it easily.
Jospin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bolleke's sensitive parts.
Bolleke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jospin. Jospin obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Bolleke lands a nice looking body shot.
Jospin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
A little feinted left hand from Jospin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bolleke has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
A big left from Jospin misses.
Bolleke lands a nice shot that snaps Jospin's head back.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but Jospin moved out of range nicely.
Jab, jab by Bolleke - just one landing.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Jospin avoids the punch easily.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolleke defending well as Jospin loads up on a big left hand.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
Henri Jospin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolleke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
Jospin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Jospin.
Jospin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jospin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jospin avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jospin.#T2##CL#
Bolleke gets tackled into the cage by Jospin. Jospin maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke looking for a takedown.
Jospin misses with a knee strike.
Jospin tries a knee to the head but Bolleke blocks it.
Jospin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jospin lands a nice shot to the body.
Jospin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bolleke blocks it with crossed arms.
Jospin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Jospin.
Jospin stalling in the clinch but Bolleke improves position.
Bolleke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jospin prevents it.
Jospin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jospin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jospin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jospin lands a hook that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Bolleke can't get the takedown.
Henri Jospin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bolleke.#BC2#
Bolleke breaks from the clinch. #T3#
A leg kick checked by Bolleke.
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jospin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jospin is looking to counter punch.
Jospin thumps Bolleke with a low kick.
Bolleke staying out of range there.
Jospin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jospin tries to work over Bolleke's front leg with a kick but Bolleke checks it.
Jospin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bolleke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jospin tries to clinch but Bolleke is having none of it.
Jospin throws a head kick but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Jospin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bolleke shoots in but no luck this time.
Jospin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bolleke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Bolleke tries to counter it with a takedown but Jospin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jospin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Jospin doesn't manage to clinch there - Bolleke circles away.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke lands with a nice body punch.
Jospin tries to clinch there but Bolleke circles away.
A swing and a miss from Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke throws a hook but Jospin avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jospin tries to clinch but Bolleke is having none of it.
Jospin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Jospin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jospin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Bolleke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jospin cracks Bolleke with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Jospin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolleke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Bolleke.
Bolleke looks to throw the jab but Jospin is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Henri Jospin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jospin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jospin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bolleke checks it well.
Bolleke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Jospin darts in and clinches Bolleke up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jospin.
Jospin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bolleke is defending well for now.
Bolleke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jospin after a bit of a struggle.
Bolleke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jospin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jospin stops a takedown attempt from Bolleke.
Jospin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolleke tries for a takedown but Jospin manages to get underhooks.
Henri Jospin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bolleke.
Jospin blocks a body shot from Bolleke.
Jospin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bolleke takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Jospin slows down the pace here.
Jospin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Henri Jospin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jospin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bolleke is keeping busy.#T1#
Jospin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bolleke.
Bolleke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jospin lands a right hand.
Jospin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolleke wants to take the fight to the mat but Jospin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bolleke takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bolleke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolleke tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bolleke lands with a light punch inside.
Bolleke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jospin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bolleke is keeping busy.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Jospin fails to land.
Jospin misses with some punches. #TD2#
Bolleke gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Jospin pushes Bolleke off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Jospin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jospin throws a low kick but Bolleke avoids it.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jospin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bolleke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jospin's head backwards.
Jospin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolleke can do to turn this around?
Jospin throws a big shot that misses.
Jospin connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick from Jospin lands but Bolleke takes it in his stride.
Bolleke blocks a head kick by Jospin.
Bolleke throws a hook to the side of Jospin's head but Jospin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Jospin.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jospin manages to avoid it.
Jospin walks into a left hand. #T3#
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jospin moves away.
Bolleke catches Jospin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jospin moves away.
Bolleke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bolleke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bolleke connects with a right hand. Jospin shakes it off.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Jospin.
Bolleke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Jospin misses.
Bolleke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jospin defends it well.
No joy there for Jospin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jospin.
Bolleke swings widly with a right hand
and Jospin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Jospin misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jospin misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bolleke checks a leg kick. #T4#
Good shot there by Bolleke.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jospin looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
Jospin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bolleke checks it well.
Jospin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bolleke on the side of the head.
Jospin lands a jab to the head.
Bolleke lands a jab to Jospin's midsection.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Jospin cracks Bolleke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jospin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jospin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Jospin misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jospin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Jospin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Jospin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bolleke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Jospin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke scores with a hook.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jospin as he jumps to the side.
Jospin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bolleke lands with an overhand left.
Jospin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Jospin misses its intended target.
Jospin misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke staying out of range there.
Jospin throws a low kick, looking for Bolleke's leg but Bolleke calmly moves out of range.
Jospin wants to land a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range.
Bolleke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jospin motions for Bolleke to come forward. Jospin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jospin looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.
Bolleke swings for the body but Jospin moves out of range. #T1#
A slow jab from Jospin misses its intended target.
Jospin tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Jospin misses.
And Bolleke tries to counter it with a takedown but Jospin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bolleke throws a hook but Jospin avoids it easily.
Bolleke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Jospin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jospin throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Bolleke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bolleke trying to control the position from guard on top but Jospin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolleke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolleke tries to free his leg and advance position but Jospin is retaining full guard. #T2#
Jospin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bolleke.
Bolleke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bolleke looking to sit in guard and control but Jospin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Thomas Bolleke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bolleke wants to sweep here but Jospin controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Bolleke looking for a guillotine here but Jospin defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jospin being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Jospin stopping the sweep attempt from Bolleke.
Jospin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolleke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolleke tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Jospin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bolleke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jospin has managed to get both his arms back between Bolleke's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bolleke looking for subs off his back but Jospin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jospin missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jospin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolleke is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bolleke tries to roll over but Jospin keeps him under control.
Jospin trying to control from half guard but Bolleke is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bolleke needs to keep his hands up - Jospin had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jospin ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Jospin throws a counter high kick but Bolleke was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bolleke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Henri Jospin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Bolleke throws a hook to the side of Jospin's head but Jospin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jospin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but Jospin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolleke throws an overhand right that lands on Jospin's shoulder, as Jospin tries to avoid the shot.
Bolleke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jospin under the eye.
Jospin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bolleke.
Bolleke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jospin is fending him off so far but Bolleke persists. Nope, Jospin circles away and we're back to standing.
Jospin is looking to counter punch.
Jospin throws a jab when Bolleke was well out of range.
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
A shot to the body from Bolleke misses
and Jospin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Jospin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jospin tries to clinch up but Bolleke circles away and keeps his distance.
Bolleke with the counter takedown but Jospin avoids it easily.
Bolleke lunges at Jospin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jospin's hand.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jospin is looking to counter punch.
Jospin is looking to clinch. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Bolleke with the counter takedown but Jospin avoids it easily.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Jospin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jospin.
Jab, jab by Bolleke - just one landing.
Jospin misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Bolleke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jospin is looking to control Bolleke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jospin avoid being mounted?
Bolleke slips a nice elbow through Jospin's hands, connecting with Jospin's forehead.
Jospin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bolleke.
Bolleke tries to pass to full mount but Jospin defends it.
Bolleke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jospin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Jospin is doing well to control the position and prevent Bolleke from advancing to side control.
Bolleke is looking to advance position but Jospin won't allow it.
Bolleke looks to land a strike but Jospin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bolleke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Jospin keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolleke chips away with some ground and pound.
Jospin pulls Bolleke in close to his closed guard and prevents Bolleke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bolleke is working Jospin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Jospin working a defensive guard here.
Bolleke trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jospin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Jospin wants to control from the top but Bolleke keeps moving.
Jospin controlling from the top position.
Bolleke trying to control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Bolleke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jospin passes into side control.
Jospin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bolleke tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jospin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolleke is squirming around, avoiding Jospin's attempts to control the action.
Bolleke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Jospin looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.
Bolleke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jospin throws out a leg kick but Bolleke moves out of range and Jospin only half commits.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jospin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jospin misses the shot to the body.
And Bolleke tries to counter it with a takedown but Jospin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jospin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jospin cracks Bolleke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jospin ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Jospin throws a jab when Bolleke was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jospin throws a leg kick but Bolleke sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bolleke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bolleke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jospin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Bolleke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - Jospin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolleke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Bolleke misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target.
Jospin misses with a hook.
Jospin misses with a head kick.
Jospin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jospin misses with a straight right.
Bolleke with the counter takedown but Jospin avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Jospin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jospin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jospin throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but Jospin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jospin misses with a low kick.
Jospin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
Thomas Bolleke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bolleke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jospin tries to avoid it but Bolleke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jospin to the ground. Jospin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jospin tries to land a leg kick but Bolleke saw it coming and moves away.
Bolleke slips a jab from Jospin.
Bolleke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jospin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolleke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bolleke throws a poor cross that misses
and Jospin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jospin.
Bolleke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jospin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jospin is looking to chop away at Bolleke's legs.
Bolleke misses with a right hand
and Jospin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jospin with a hook.
Jospin lands an overhand right.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Jospin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bolleke doesn't seem phased though.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jospin lands a really nice looking cross but Bolleke seems unphased.
Bolleke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jospin throws a shot from downtown. Bolleke moves away and avoids it.
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
A jab from Jospin does it's job there.
Bolleke lands with a straight right. Jospin didn't see that one coming.
Bolleke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jospin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jospin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bolleke at a distance.
Jospin throws a big shot that misses.
Bolleke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Jospin avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jospin feints and then cracks Bolleke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bolleke down. #CL#
Jospin drives through and clinches with Bolleke against the cage.
Henri Jospin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Jospin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bolleke wants a takedown.
Jospin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bolleke looking for a takedown.
Henri Jospin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bolleke.
Jospin stops a takedown attempt from Bolleke.
Bolleke is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jospin blocks a body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke swings wildly with an uppercut but Jospin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jospin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jospin throws a sloppy head kick and Bolleke moves out of range easily.
Jospin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Jospin is just out of range.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the head.
A nice leg kick from Jospin, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henri Jospin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jospin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henri Jospin!

Henri Jospin retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Henri Jospin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: GC 419 Jospin vs. Moura     
Date:   Feb 26, 2022
#R1#
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Clay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrew Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bolleke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Clay lands with a cross.
Clay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.
Clay misses with a double jab
and Bolleke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clay swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
Clay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay slips a straight right by Bolleke.
Clay cracks Bolleke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Clay tries to move into range but Bolleke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been informed that Bolleke has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Bolleke.
Bolleke moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolleke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clay takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Clay misses with a hook
and Bolleke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clay throws a lazy uppercut
and Bolleke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Andrew Clay has been cut.
Clay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bolleke throws a right hand that misses
and Clay counters with a nice uppercut.
Andrew Clay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clay misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Clay.
Bolleke throws out a powerful jab.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Clay misses with a looping right.
Clay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Clay scores with a jab.
Bolleke scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke lands a glancing blow to the side of Clay's head.
Clay is looking to clinch but Bolleke is avoiding it. #T2#
Clay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bolleke throws a hook to the side of Clay's head but Clay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clay. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clay.
Clay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Clay.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Clay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolleke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clay misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolleke counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Bolleke finds it's target.
Bolleke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Clay had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Clay avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clay moves away.
Clay is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab lands there for Bolleke.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
It seemed like Bolleke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donk. Clay catches Bolleke right on the button with a cross.
Clay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Clay catches Bolleke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bolleke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Clay needs to keep his hands up - Bolleke had a free shot at his head there.
Bolleke has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Clay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
Bolleke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clay lands a right hook to the body.
Clay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolleke blocks a jab.
Bolleke digs a good body shot into Clay's ribs.
Clay misses with a left hand
and Bolleke counters with a stiff right hand.
Clay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolleke.
Clay misses with an uppercut. Bolleke saw that one coming.
Bolleke feints the counter takedown.
Clay misses with a body shot.
Bolleke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Clay.
Clay wants to clinch.#T4#
Bolleke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clay. Clay circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bolleke is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Clay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bolleke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke throws a hook but Clay blocks it.
A shot to the body from Clay misses
and Bolleke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Clay throws a nice looking combination but Bolleke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clay looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
Bolleke throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolleke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bolleke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clay.
Clay staying out of range there.
Clay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donk. Bolleke catches Clay right on the button with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Clay's cut.
That's time! Clay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bolleke thuds his right hand into Clay's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Clay throws a sloppy body shot
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
Bolleke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clay's head.
Clay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
An attempted straight right counter from Clay misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Clay.
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolleke misses the jab.
Bolleke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clay.
Nice shot by Bolleke.
Clay swings widly with a right hand
and Bolleke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clay is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bolleke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bolleke takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clay throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Jab by Clay.
Bolleke takes a swing at Clay's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Clay misses the target.
Bolleke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clay lands with a nice combination. Bolleke backs away looking to recover.
Bolleke throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Clay counter with a right hand.
Clay avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Clay connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bolleke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bolleke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Clay looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
Clay misses with a hook
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolleke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolleke misses with a hook.
Clay just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Bolleke connects with a right hand. Clay shakes it off.
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolleke moves out of range as Clay strikes.
Clay moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
Clay throws a big counter combination but Bolleke scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Clay might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Clay. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clay.
Clay throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
Clay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Clay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bolleke.
Clay slips under a jab from Bolleke.
Clay lands a slapping body shot.
Bolleke looks to land a right hand but Clay moved out of range.
Bolleke misses with a shot to the body
letting Clay counter with a right hand.
Clay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bolleke circles away quickly and effectively.
Bolleke with the counter takedown but Clay avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Clay misses its intended target.
Bolleke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Clay throws a big shot that misses.
Clay throws out a loose jab but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke lands a nice shot to the body.
Bolleke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Clay.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Clay is just out of range.
Bolleke misses with a hook. Clay ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Clay walks into a jab.
Clay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bolleke to score with a decent uppercut.
Bolleke defending well as Clay loads up on a big left hand.
Bolleke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clay slips a jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bolleke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Clay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bolleke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clay lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Clay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolleke throws a hook but Clay blocks it.
Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clay.
Clay looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
Bolleke connects with a jab.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Clay avoids the punch easily.
Clay throwing a counter right hand but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Clay throws an overhand right that lands on Bolleke's shoulder, as Bolleke tries to avoid the shot.
Bolleke misses with a straight right.
Clay misses with a straight left.
Bolleke throws a jab when Clay was well out of range.#CL#
Bolleke gets tackled into the cage by Clay. Clay maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Clay pulls guard effortlessly.
Bolleke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clay's guard.
Bolleke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clay's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Andrew Clay'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Bolleke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bolleke looks to throw the jab but Clay is out of range.
Bolleke swings widly with a right hand
and Clay counters with a three punch combo that has Bolleke backing up. Bolleke nods at Clay to acknowledge the strikes.
Clay throws a lazy uppercut
and Bolleke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clay tries to clinch there but Bolleke circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Clay. Those never looked like landing.
Bolleke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bolleke moves away from the strike by Clay.
Clay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
Clay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bolleke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clay under the eye.
Bolleke digs a good body shot into Clay's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bolleke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clay pinned against the cage. Clay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Bolleke has his takedown stuffed
and Clay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Clay has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bolleke gets underhooks to prevent Clay's takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Clay misses with the head strike.
Clay lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Bolleke is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Clay can't fight it off and eventually Bolleke manages to take the fight to the floor. Clay looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bolleke throwing strikes from guard but Clay blocks nicely.
Clay wants to sweep here but Bolleke controlling him for the moment.
Andrew Clay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Clay throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Clay looking to control but Bolleke passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Bolleke looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bolleke is keen to just control but Clay is a slippery customer.#T3#
Bolleke is thwarting Clay's attempts to control the position.
Bolleke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Clay trying to hold on to Bolleke's head to control him but Bolleke postures up.
Clay wants to improve his position but Bolleke is controlling well.
Bolleke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bolleke working Clay over with strikes.
Bolleke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clay controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Clay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bolleke is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolleke throwing shots but Clay is blocking nicely.
Thomas Bolleke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bolleke sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Bolleke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bolleke 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bolleke!

A very excited looking Thomas Bolleke made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: GC 415 Zaire vs. Abner     
Date:   Jan 29, 2022
#R1#
Bolleke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Nice body punch from Johns.
Johns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johns connects with a body shot.
Johns throws a nice head kick!
Bolleke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Johns tries to clinch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Johns gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johns looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Bolleke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johns.
Johns walks into a jab.
Nice shot by Bolleke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johns misses the jab.
Bolleke staying out of range there.
Bolleke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bolleke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bolleke avoids the head kick by Johns.
Bolleke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bolleke misses the jab.#T1#
A jab from Bolleke misses.
A swing and a miss from Bolleke.
Johns throws a lazy uppercut
and Bolleke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johns looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
Jab by Bolleke.
Bolleke swings widly with a right hand
and Johns counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johns misses the body punch
and Bolleke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolleke.
Johns throws a fast counter high kick but Bolleke manages to duck under it in time.
Johns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolleke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Bolleke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johns.
Johns tries to clinch up but Bolleke circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Johns rushes Bolleke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bolleke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johns fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolleke moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolleke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johns.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but Johns moved out of range nicely.#T2#
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!#CL2#
Johns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johns fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johns controlling the action here for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Bolleke as the two fighters clinch. #TD#
Bolleke turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Johns tries to buck Bolleke off but Bolleke is having none of it.
Johns is trying to buck Bolleke off.
Bolleke is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bolleke lands a nice forearm strike. #T3#
Bolleke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johns keeps working.
Bolleke tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bolleke trying to control the action but Johns is working from the bottom.
Johns is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johns can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bolleke lands a nice forearm strike.
Bolleke has knee on belly momentarily but Johns bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB#
Bolleke is working for a submission of some sort. #ES2#
Johns has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bolleke is on him like a limpet, forcing Johns back against the cage.
Johns misses with a punch to the body.
Johns can't get the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bolleke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Johns has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Johns breaks the clinch.
Jab by Johns.#CL2#
Johns darts in and clinches Bolleke up against the cage.#TD2#
Bolleke is fighting off a takedown attempt but Johns is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bolleke to the mat. Bolleke regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Bolleke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolleke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns trying to control but Bolleke is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bolleke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johns gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bolleke trying to control the position. #T1#
Bolleke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bolleke is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johns sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bolleke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Bolleke is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bolleke is trying to keep Johns in close.
Johns scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bolleke controls Johns momentarily but Johns frees himself. #SUB#
Bolleke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johns gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bolleke wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Bolleke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Johns moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bolleke is pushing down on Johns's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johns is fighting to maintain full guard but Bolleke has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bolleke seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johns is looking to control Bolleke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johns avoid being mounted?
Bolleke seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johns is trying to get back to full guard.
Bolleke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johns defending well though. #T4#
Bolleke is trying to control. Johns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johns is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Johns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bolleke seems to be working for a kimura but Johns defends the submission attempt.
Thomas Bolleke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johns tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bolleke manages to move to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johns is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Johns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bolleke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Bolleke lands with a hook. Johns tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bolleke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bolleke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bolleke thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Bolleke backs off Johns throws a huge counter combo but Bolleke manages to avoid it all.
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but Johns ducks down to avoid it.
Don Johns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolleke swings for the body but Johns moves out of range.
Bolleke lunges at Johns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johns's hand.
Johns slips a jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Johns clinches up with Bolleke and pushes him back against the cage.
Bolleke looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns is pressed up against the cage. Bolleke has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johns down to the mat. Johns avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johns wants to clinch up but Bolleke keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Bolleke.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but Johns moved out of range nicely.
Bolleke slips a jab from Johns.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Johns moves in looking to clinch but Bolleke pushes him off.
Bolleke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Johns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke checks a leg kick.
Bolleke has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bolleke misses the jab.
Johns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Johns.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Johns avoids the punch easily.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but Johns moved out of range nicely.
Bolleke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Johns is just out of range.
Bolleke connects with a body shot.
Johns throws a lazy uppercut
and Bolleke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bolleke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johns misses with a jab to the body
and Bolleke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Johns misses
and Bolleke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johns tests Bolleke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johns looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.#T2#
Bolleke throws a hook but Johns blocks it.#CL2#
Johns has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Bolleke breaks the clinch.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Johns.
Johns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bolleke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johns has time to react.
Johns jabs Bolleke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johns tries to land a front kick but Bolleke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johns is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bolleke rather than just go for the knockout.
Bolleke swings for the body but Johns moves out of range.
Johns takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
Johns tries to clinch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johns throws out the jab. #T3#
Johns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Bolleke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johns misses with an uppercut. Bolleke saw that one coming.
Bolleke throwing a counter right hand but Johns manages to avoid it.
Bolleke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johns.
Bolleke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bolleke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johns lands with a slapping head kick.
Bolleke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johns on the side of the head.
Bolleke lands with a shot to the body.
Johns staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Johns misses
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bolleke looks to throw the jab but Johns is out of range.
Thomas Bolleke is winning the standup battle so far.
Johns throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
Bolleke lands a body shot.
Bolleke misses with a lunging right hand
and Johns makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolleke catches Johns with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bolleke tests Johns's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Johns saw that one coming.
Bolleke lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Bolleke. That snapped Johns's head back.
Johns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bolleke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bolleke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johns throws a push kick but Bolleke slaps the foot to one side.
Bolleke blocks a head kick by Johns.
Johns's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bolleke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johns scrambles back to his feet.
Johns ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Johns ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but Johns moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johns throws a low kick, looking for Bolleke's leg but Bolleke calmly moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Bolleke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bolleke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thomas Bolleke!

Thomas Bolleke thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#927 Khan v Kodjia     
Date:   Jan 01, 2022
#R1#
McGuire tries to clinch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGuire sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McGuire cracks a nice hook into Bolleke's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Bolleke as he connects with a hook.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
Bolleke throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bolleke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bolleke keeps the fight on the outside.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
Bolleke lands a slapping body shot.
Bolleke checks a leg kick nicely.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGuire.
McGuire throws a hook but Bolleke blocks it.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke lands with an uppercut that bounces McGuire off the cage and back into range.
A big right from Bolleke misses. #T1#
McGuire throws a right hand that Bolleke ducks under and follows up with a left that Bolleke also avoids with ease.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
McGuire thows a body kick. Bolleke tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bolleke moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
McGuire lands a two punch combo.
Mike McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
Bolleke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Bolleke.
McGuire tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crunch! McGuire slams his shin into Bolleke's torso.
Bolleke throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bolleke's sensitive parts.
Bolleke 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.
Donk. Bolleke catches McGuire right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolleke.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
McGuire throws a head kick but Bolleke moves out of range. #T2#
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Jab by McGuire.
McGuire is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bolleke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
Bolleke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolleke lands with a shot to the body.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Bolleke's head but Bolleke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bollekes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGuire. McGuire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire tries to work over Bolleke's front leg with a kick but Bolleke checks it.
Bolleke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.#T3#
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
McGuire misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Bolleke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bolleke.
McGuire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGuire wants to stand and escape but Bolleke is having none of it.
McGuire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bolleke.
McGuire is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire keeping full guard, as Bolleke tries to pass.
Bolleke trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McGuire manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
McGuire must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Bolleke wants to sweep here but McGuire controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Bolleke looking for subs off his back but McGuire has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bolleke is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bolleke is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike McGuire will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bolleke thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bolleke.
Bolleke stuns McGuire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Bolleke off balance momentarily.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
McGuire stuns Bolleke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Bolleke keeps it at a distance.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Bolleke's legs.
Bolleke drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGuire sprawls and moves away.
Bolleke connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire slips a straight right by Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuire on the side of the head. #T1#
Bolleke misses the jab.
Mike McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGuire throws a jab when Bolleke was well out of range.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
McGuire follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuire at a distance.
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Bolleke avoids it.
Bolleke feinted with a counter takedown.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bolleke checks it well.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Bolleke walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGuire.
McGuire throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bolleke misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bolleke swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolleke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2##TD#
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGuire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bolleke is in close to McGuire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolleke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bolleke trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Bolleke looking to pass the guard.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully. #T3#
McGuire wants to stand and escape but Bolleke is having none of it.
Bolleke postures up and lands a big shot to McGuire's brow.
McGuire keeping full guard, as Bolleke tries to pass.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
Thomas Bolleke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
McGuire is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bolleke presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
Bolleke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGuire throws an elbow that misses.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Bolleke avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Bolleke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGuire pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Bolleke avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bolleke fails to land.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bolleke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire digs a right hand into Bolleke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bolleke's gas tank.
Bolleke blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire gets underhooks to prevent Bolleke's takedown attempt.
Bolleke misses with some punches.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Bolleke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Bolleke.
Bolleke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuire's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bolleke looks for a takedown but McGuire sprawls well.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
McGuire lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
McGuire slips under a jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range and McGuire settles back down.
Bolleke drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGuire sprawls and moves away.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGuire sprawls and moves away.
McGuire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuire slips a straight right by Bolleke.#TD#
Bolleke drives through with a takedown into McGuire's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
McGuire is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bolleke is controlling him.
Bolleke landing some decent shots from guard.
Bolleke tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuire is retaining full guard.
Bolleke with a nice head shot there.
Bolleke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
Bolleke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thomas Bolleke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGuire is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bolleke wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position.
Bolleke throws a big right hand that misses.
Bolleke is looking to work some ground and pound but McGuire has wrist control.
Bolleke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.#T3#
Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke.
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
McGuire plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand.
Bolleke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bolleke drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGuire sprawls and moves away.
McGuire pushes Bolleke away with a front kick.
Bolleke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bolleke's sensitive parts.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bolleke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bolleke throws a right hand that misses
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolleke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Bolleke circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Bolleke's body.
Good standup being displayed there by McGuire as he connects with a hook.
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolleke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
Bolleke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bolleke steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGuire. That one must have hurt.
McGuire digs a good hook to Bolleke's body.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolleke misses the jab.
Mike McGuire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bolleke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike McGuire.
I've got McGuire 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McGuire!

Mike McGuire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#924 Vincible v Karim     
Date:   Dec 11, 2021
#R1#
Bolleke digs a good hook to King's body. #CL2#
Bolleke gets tackled into the cage by King. King maintains the clinch.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King blocking some punches.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King lands a body shot.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolleke controls his hands.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Bolleke.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bolleke lands a right hand.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolleke's elbow.
Bolleke 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bolleke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
Bolleke tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bolleke's efforts to push away.
Bolleke tries to break free but King pushes him back against the cage.
Bolleke throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Bolleke goes for a takedown attempt but King pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Bolleke looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for King!
King is pushing Bolleke's head away, looking to escape. Bolleke manages to hold on to the position though.
Bolleke throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bolleke trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
King wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
Bolleke working the body and head with strikes.
Bolleke is staying tight to King's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bolleke wants to control for a moment but King uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bolleke is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolleke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bolleke thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
King is looking to escape.
Bolleke takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
King regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bolleke.
Bolleke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bolleke won't allow King to get back to his feet.
Bolleke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bolleke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bolleke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bolleke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
King manages to escape and get back to his feet.
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bolleke at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke moves away from the strike by King.
Bolleke looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.#T4#
King slips a jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King jabs Bolleke right on the nose. Bolleke blinks but takes it well.
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!
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bolleke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Bolleke's shoulder, as Bolleke tries to avoid the shot.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolleke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donk. King catches Bolleke right on the button with a cross.
Bolleke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bolleke cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.
Bolleke slips a straight right by King.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
King feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bolleke sprawling to the canvas! Bolleke rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can King finish him?!
King fakes the body blow, causing Bolleke to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Bolleke goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harley King!
During a confident post fight interview, Harley King thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#921 Leonardo v Khan     
Date:   Nov 20, 2021
#R1#
Bolleke throws a right hand that misses
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire pushes Bolleke away with a front kick.
Bolleke checks a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGuire. Bolleke shrugs it off though.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bolleke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bolleke tries to counter with a takedown but McGuire is quick to defend against it.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Bolleke keeps it at a distance.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolleke drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGuire sprawls and moves away.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Bolleke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolleke scores with a body shot.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
McGuire tries to work over Bolleke's front leg with a kick but Bolleke checks it. #T1#
Bolleke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGuire lands a front kick.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke slips a jab from McGuire.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mike McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolleke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bolleke.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
McGuire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bolleke thuds a left hand into McGuire's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
Bolleke moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
Bolleke 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.#T2#
Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bolleke scores with a jab. McGuire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bolleke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bolleke lands a nice hook to McGuire's body. McGuire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bolleke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
McGuire gets caught napping as Bolleke dives in and scores a takedown. McGuire manages to retain guard.#ES2#
McGuire uses the cage to get back to his feet.
McGuire lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bolleke checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Bolleke off balance momentarily.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Bolleke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
McGuire tries a low kick but Bolleke avoids it.
McGuire misses with a straight left. #CL2#
McGuire pushes Bolleke up against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Bolleke breaks from the clinch.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bolleke. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire wants to slow Bolleke down by chopping away at his legs.
Bolleke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bolleke throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
Bolleke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire ducks right into an uppercut from Bolleke.
Bolleke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
McGuire lunges at Bolleke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bolleke's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire misses with a two punch combination.
Bolleke lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuire with a jab.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Bolleke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bolleke with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Bolleke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bolleke takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Bolleke's leg. Bolleke is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolleke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bolleke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bolleke tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McGuire dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Bolleke circles away.
Bolleke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Bolleke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bolleke. That did some damage!
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire with the inside leg kick.
Mike McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bolleke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Bolleke has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McGuire regains guard immediately.
McGuire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bolleke.
Bolleke stops McGuire from standing up.
Bolleke throwing strikes but missing.
Bolleke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bolleke postures up in McGuire's guard and throws a big left but McGuire blocks it. #T1#
McGuire is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bolleke dives into side control. #SUB#
Bolleke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGuire on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McGuire is trying to get back to his feet.
Bolleke tries to advance to mount but McGuire denies him.
McGuire is trying to get back to his feet.
Thomas Bolleke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Bolleke is looking to take a break and control but McGuire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuire managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bolleke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolleke trying to control the position but McGuire is working away. #SUB#
Bolleke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McGuire wants to get back to his feet.#T3##SUB#
Bolleke tries for a kimura but McGuire is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bolleke.
The referee asks Bolleke politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bolleke prefers to stall for the moment though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolleke.
McGuire cracks Bolleke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bolleke's head backwards.
McGuire misses with a double jab.
Bolleke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
McGuire lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bolleke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire connects with a leg kick.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
Bolleke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bolleke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
Bolleke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bolleke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Bolleke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bolleke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bolleke scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuire should have avoided that one.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A clash of legs there as Bolleke blocks the low kick.
Bolleke throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Bolleke circles away.
Bolleke sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire misses with a body kick.#CL2#
McGuire clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire pushes Bolleke away with a front kick.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
Bolleke with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGuire swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke lands with a cross.
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!
McGuire slips a jab from Bolleke.
McGuire throws a big counter head kick but Bolleke avoids it with no problem.#T1#
McGuire lands a head shot.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD#
Bolleke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bolleke is trying to control the action in half guard but McGuire is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bolleke throwing shots but McGuire is blocking nicely.
McGuire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bolleke. #SUB#
McGuire is defending against the submission attempts here by Bolleke.
Bolleke thows a huge punch but McGuire dodges it nicely.
Thomas Bolleke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McGuire wants to get back to his feet.
McGuire blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bolleke.
Bolleke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bolleke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGuire won't allow Bolleke to pass to mount.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
McGuire pushes Bolleke off looking to stand but Bolleke dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bolleke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolleke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McGuire blocks a jab.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
Bolleke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McGuire slips under a jab.
Bolleke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
McGuire lands a jab to Bolleke's midsection.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Bolleke circles away.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Bolleke's front leg but catches the back leg as Bolleke tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bolleke takes a step back to recover.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Bolleke looking to score a takedown here. McGuire is defending well but Bolleke drives through and ends up in McGuire's guard.

McGuire wriggles free and stands up.
Bolleke slips a jab from McGuire.
Bolleke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Bolleke will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bolleke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bolleke scrambles back to his feet.
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
Bolleke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuire tries a low kick but Bolleke avoids it.
Mike McGuire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bolleke scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuire should have avoided that one.
Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGuire 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McGuire!

Mike McGuire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#918 Leonardo v Clark     
Date:   Oct 30, 2021
#R1#
Bolleke misses with a hook.
Ahai scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Ahai.
And Bolleke tries to counter it with a takedown but Ahai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bolleke throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahai counters with a good, hard body kick but Bolleke shrugs it off.
Ahai throws a body kick that misses.
Ahai throws a right and a left that Bolleke avoids nicely.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Ahai moves out of range.
Ahai lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
Bolleke moves out of range as Ahai strikes.
Bolleke cracks Ahai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Nice body kick from Ahai.
Bolleke fails with a takedown attempt.
Ahai lands a head shot.
Ahai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bolleke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolleke defending well as Ahai loads up on a big left hand.
Bolleke moves forwards but Ahai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.#T2#
Ahai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Bolleke fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ahai to the ground. Bolleke is now in Ahai's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bolleke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bolleke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bolleke won't allow Ahai to get back to his feet.
Ahai pulls Bolleke in to control the position.
Bolleke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ahai is pulling down on Bolleke's head. It's preventing any offense from Bolleke, at least for the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Ahai keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Bolleke lands a jab to the head.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Azor Ahai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahai swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bolleke to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolleke lands a jab to the nose.
Ahai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolleke moves out of range of the body kick.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahai moves away.
A quick step to the side and Ahai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke slips a jab and a cross from Ahai. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target.
Ahai misses with a few strikes there.
Ahai misses with a body kick.
Ahai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ahai throws a nice looking combination but Bolleke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
Ahai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bolleke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Ahai saw that one coming.
Ahai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bolleke throws a right hand that misses
and Ahai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ahai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azor Ahai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ahai scores with a spinning back kick!
Ahai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice straight punches there by Ahai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ahai.
Ahai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bolleke.
Ahai jabs Bolleke right on the nose. Bolleke blinks but takes it well.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahai is just out of range.
Ahai lands with an uppercut that bounces Bolleke off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke misses with a body shot
and Ahai counters with a good, hard body kick but Bolleke shrugs it off.
Ahai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Ahai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke misses with a straight right. #T1#
Good leg kick by Ahai.
Bolleke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ahai ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ahai connects with a solid leg kick.
Ahai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bolleke throws a nice looking combination but Ahai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Ahai.
Ahai connects with a solid leg kick.
Azor Ahai is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahai thuds his shin into the meat of Bolleke's side.#T2#
Bolleke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ahai throws a push kick but Bolleke slaps the foot to one side.
Bolleke throws out a counter right but Ahai avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Ahai.
A countering left hand to the body from Bolleke misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahai lands a nice hook to Bolleke's body. Bolleke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Ahai slips the punch.
Ahai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolleke can do to turn this around?
Bolleke takes a swing at Ahai's ribcage but misses.
Bolleke falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Ahai counter with a right hand.
Ahai scores with a push kick.
Bolleke is breathing heavily.#KD#
Ahai cracks Bolleke with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ahai has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bolleke to stand back up!#ROC#Bolleke is rocked!#T3#
Ahai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bolleke throws an overhand right that lands on Ahai's shoulder, as Ahai tries to avoid the shot.
Ahai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bolleke is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahai finish him?
Ahai connects with a body shot.
Bolleke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bolleke seems to have recovered his senses.
It looks like Ahai has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Crack! A monster head kick from Ahai and Bolleke falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Ahai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Azor Ahai!
A victorious Azor Ahai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#915 Karim v Leonardo     
Date:   Oct 09, 2021
#R1#
Smith Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith Jr jabs Bolleke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Bolleke blocks it.
Bolleke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A shot to the body from Smith Jr misses
and Bolleke counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Smith Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith Jr.
Smith Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Smith Jr is stalling here.
Bolleke has a couple of punches blocked by Smith Jr.
Bolleke prevents a body shot from Smith Jr.
Bolleke tries a body shot but Smith Jr blocks it.
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bolleke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bolleke walks into a straight right hand from Smith Jr.#T1##CL#
Bolleke clinches up with Smith Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith Jr tries to throw a body punch but Bolleke avoids it by throwing Smith Jr back against the cage. #BC2#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bolleke scores with a hook.
Bolleke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith Jr. Smith Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith Jr. That's going to slow Bolleke down.
Smith Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bolleke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corey Smith Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Smith Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Bolleke avoids it easily.
Smith Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bolleke fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Smith Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr connects with a body shot that sends Bolleke's belly button to the back.#T2#
Smith Jr jabs at Bolleke's body.
Bolleke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice jab there from Smith Jr.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Smith Jr saw that one coming.
Smith Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bolleke throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smith Jr - that will leave a mark!
Bolleke staying out of range there.#CL2#
Smith Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hand to the body from Smith Jr. #BC2#
Smith Jr breaks from the clinch.
Bolleke avoids the head kick by Smith Jr.
Bolleke wants to clinch up but Smith Jr keeps it at a distance.
Smith Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Smith Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolleke misses with a left hand
and Smith Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Bolleke shrugs it off.
Smith Jr cracks Bolleke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolleke.
Bolleke moves out of range as Smith Jr strikes.
Bolleke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bolleke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bolleke slips a jab and a cross from Smith Jr.
Bolleke throwing a counter right hand but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith Jr connects with a body shot that sends Bolleke's belly button to the back.
Smith Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Bolleke.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr is looking to slow Bolleke down with leg kicks.
Bolleke throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Smith Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Smith Jr forces Bolleke back against the cage and clinches.
Bolleke wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bolleke tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith Jr.
Bolleke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bolleke counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith Jr throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Smith Jr dominated that 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.#R2#
Smith Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Smith Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith Jr misses the jab.
Smith Jr punishes Bolleke's body with a nice straight punch.
Bolleke blocks a head kick by Smith Jr.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bolleke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Smith Jr misses its intended target.
Smith Jr blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Smith Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab, jab by Bolleke - just one landing.
Bolleke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr misses with a head kick.
Smith Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke scores with a nice strike.
Bolleke blocks a jab.#T1#
Smith Jr misses with a low kick.
Bolleke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith Jr sprawls and moves away.
Smith Jr with a jab.
Bolleke lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith Jr misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bolleke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolleke.
Bolleke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bolleke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bolleke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith Jr looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
Smith Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bolleke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke misses with a hook. Smith Jr ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.#T2#
Bolleke moves away from the strike by Smith Jr.
Bolleke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith Jr throws the kick towards the body but Bolleke avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Bolleke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
A counter left hand to the body from Bolleke misses its target.
Bolleke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bolleke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith Jr is just out of range.
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but Smith Jr ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Smith Jr misses.
Bolleke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Smith Jr misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Bolleke.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick which misses Bolleke's front leg but catches the back leg as Bolleke tries to avoid it.
Smith Jr throws out a leg kick but Bolleke moves out of range and Smith Jr only half commits.
Smith Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bolleke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot lands for Bolleke.
Smith Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Bolleke drops his hands momentarily and Smith Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith Jr throws a low kick but Bolleke moves out of range easily.
Bolleke misses with a hook. Smith Jr ducked under it nicely.
Bolleke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Smith Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bolleke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Bolleke drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
Smith Jr is trying to improve his position.
Smith Jr regains half guard.
Bolleke slips a nice elbow through Smith Jr's hands, connecting with Smith Jr's forehead.
Bolleke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bolleke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith Jr defending well though.
Bolleke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Corey Smith Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Smith Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke misses with a straight right.
Bolleke steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith Jr. That one must have hurt.
Smith Jr misses with a body kick.
Bolleke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith Jr misses with a straight left.
Smith Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Bolleke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolleke jabs at Smith Jr's body.
Good exchange - Bolleke coming out on top.
Smith Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bolleke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Bolleke tries to move into range but Smith Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bolleke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith Jr in his tracks.
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith Jr scores with a leg kick.
Bolleke looks to land a right hand but Smith Jr moved out of range.
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
Smith Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Bolleke. Bolleke gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith Jr blocks a jab.
Bolleke cracks Smith Jr with a good jab.
Smith Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bolleke's head backwards.
Bolleke misses with a hook. Smith Jr ducked under it nicely.
Smith Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thomas Bolleke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bolleke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Bolleke's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bolleke moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith Jr is looking to clinch but Bolleke is avoiding it.
Bolleke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolleke moves out of range as Smith Jr throws a body kick.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bolleke lands a jab to Smith Jr's midsection.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
A counter left hand to the body from Bolleke misses its target.
Smith Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bolleke.
Smith Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Smith Jr misses the target.
Smith Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith Jr jabs at Bolleke's body.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Bolleke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith Jr.
Smith Jr blocks an uppercut.
Bolleke looking for a takedown.
Smith Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Bolleke blocks a body shot from Smith Jr.
Bolleke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Bolleke controls the action.
Corey Smith Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolleke wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke has a couple of punches blocked by Smith Jr.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolleke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bolleke misses with the head strike.
Bolleke wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Smith Jr on the inside.
Bolleke lands with a light punch inside.
Bolleke lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Smith Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Corey Smith Jr.
I've got Smith Jr 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Smith Jr!

During a confident post fight interview, Corey Smith Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#912 Hiro v Karim     
Date:   Sep 18, 2021
#R1#
Dobbins throws a looping overhand right but Bolleke ducks down to avoid it.
Bolleke scores with a jab. Dobbins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dobbins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dobbins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolleke throws out the jab.
Bolleke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dobbins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bolleke tries to clinch but Dobbins moves out of range.
Dobbins misses with a left hand #TD#
and Bolleke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dobbins wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bolleke manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Dobbins is looking for a sweep. Bolleke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dobbins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bolleke stalling. #T1#
Bolleke working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bolleke trying to control the pace.
Dobbins tries to get to full guard but Bolleke has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dobbins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bolleke trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobbins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dobbins can't keep his opponent in guard - Bolleke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Dobbins gets full guard.
Bolleke won't allow Dobbins to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobbins pulls Bolleke in close to prevent any damage.
Bolleke trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobbins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dobbins working a defensive guard here.
Dobbins wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolleke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bolleke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dobbins keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dobbins lands a nice hook to Bolleke's body. Bolleke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dobbins throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jonathan Dobbins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolleke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dobbins.
Bolleke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dobbins sprawls and moves away.
Dobbins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Bolleke feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice shot lands for Bolleke.
Dobbins looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
Dobbins misses with an uppercut. Bolleke saw that one coming.
Dobbins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Bolleke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dobbins.
Dobbins jabs Bolleke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bolleke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bolleke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dobbins paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Dobbins misses with a looping left.
Dobbins takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
Dobbins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dobbins looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
Dobbins throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolleke.
Dobbins lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke throws a jab when Dobbins was well out of range.
Bolleke scores with a jab. Dobbins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dobbins.
Bolleke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dobbins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jonathan Dobbins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dobbins scores with a jab to the head.
Dobbins lands a nice looking body shot.
Bolleke slips under a jab.
Dobbins takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Dobbins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Dobbins.
Bolleke slips under a jab.
Bolleke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolleke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but Dobbins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jonathan Dobbins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dobbins misses with a hook
and Bolleke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dobbins thinking.
Dobbins is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dobbins misses with a hook. Bolleke ducked under it nicely.
Bolleke attempts a counter takedown but Dobbins avoids it well and moves away.
Dobbins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolleke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dobbins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolleke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Dobbins misses.
Bolleke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dobbins throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bolleke lands with a right hand.
Dobbins connects with the punch.
Dobbins throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Bolleke catches Dobbins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dobbins takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke lands an overhand right.
Dobbins throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Bolleke counters with a takedown into side control.
Bolleke tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bolleke 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.
Bolleke gets to mount! Dobbins was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bolleke punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke lands a big shot there that rocks Dobbins but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dobbins wants to control but Bolleke is having none of it.
Bolleke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dobbins regains half guard.#T2#
Bolleke keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bolleke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bolleke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dobbins is staying active underneath Bolleke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dobbins wants to get back to full guard.
Bolleke is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dobbins!
Bolleke controlling from the full mount.
Dobbins wants to control but Bolleke is having none of it.
Bolleke landing shots from mount.
Bolleke looking to control but Dobbins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Bolleke fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bolleke trying to control but Dobbins is having none of it.
BOOM! Bolleke connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dobbins is desperately trying to improve his position but Bolleke has a good base and remains in mount.
Bolleke lands a couple of good shots and Dobbins has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dobbins is trying to break free.
Bolleke seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bolleke keeps control of the position easily here as Dobbins tries to buck him off.
Bolleke landing with strikes. #T4#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Bolleke. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Dobbins is trying to stand back up.
Dobbins covers up after that shot from Bolleke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobbins is trapped and Bolleke is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolleke trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bolleke controlling the positon.
Dobbins breaks Bolleke's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dobbins takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
Dobbins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dobbins swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolleke.
Dobbins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bolleke finds it's way round the side to connect with Dobbins's head.
Bolleke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dobbins can do to turn this around?
Dobbins throws a lazy uppercut
and Bolleke counters with a straight right hand.
Bolleke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dobbins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Dobbins.
Bolleke throwing a counter right hand but Dobbins manages to avoid it.
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Dobbins is just out of range.
Dobbins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Dobbins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bolleke slips a straight right by Dobbins.
Dobbins throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Dobbins slips a straight right by Bolleke.
Dobbins throws a right hand that misses
and Bolleke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bolleke lands an overhand right.
Dobbins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bolleke to score with a decent uppercut.
Dobbins looks to land a combination but Bolleke avoids it well.
Bolleke lands the left hand.
Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dobbins was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke.
Bolleke slips under a jab from Dobbins.
Dobbins lands a nice hook to Bolleke's body. Bolleke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dobbins swings widly with a right hand
and Dobbins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dobbins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolleke.
Bolleke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Dobbins is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dobbins with a jab.
Bolleke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Dobbins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Dobbins swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
Dobbins throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolleke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Dobbins misses.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dobbins moves away.
Dobbins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Bolleke finds it's way through Dobbins's defenses.
Dobbins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD#
Bolleke sends Dobbins crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bolleke is motioning to the referee to let Dobbins up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Dobbins is still on wobbly legs! Can Bolleke finish him?
Bolleke knocks out Dobbins with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Bolleke before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Bolleke picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Bolleke!
A relieved looking Thomas Bolleke thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GAMMA#908 Lohmus v Turillo     
Date:   Aug 21, 2021
#R1#
Nice body kick there by McGuire.#CL2#
McGuire gets a clinch.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from McGuire.
Bolleke looking for a takedown.
Bolleke 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.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bolleke tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire has Bolleke pressed against the cage.
Bolleke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bolleke tries to pull guard but McGuire won't allow it.
Bolleke 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 Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
Bolleke struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire prevents the takedown attempt.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1##BC2#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bolleke checks a leg kick nicely.
Bolleke checks a leg kick.
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bolleke misses with a looping left.
Mike McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Bolleke instigates a clinch.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bolleke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGuire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Bolleke's ribcage. Bolleke let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire throws a jab when Bolleke was well out of range.
Bolleke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as McGuire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bolleke doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bolleke checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Bolleke misses the target.
McGuire throws a hook but Bolleke blocks it.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
Bolleke tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolleke connects with a looping right hand.
Bolleke throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolleke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
McGuire tries to bum rush Bolleke with a series of wild strikes but Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Bolleke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Bolleke avoids it.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGuire but McGuire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bolleke throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
Bolleke looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Bolleke's leg but Bolleke calmly moves out of range.
Bolleke slips a straight right by McGuire.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Bolleke moves away and avoids it.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Bolleke circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bolleke checks a leg kick.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire. #T4#
McGuire lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Bolleke's front leg but catches the back leg as Bolleke tries to avoid it.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Bolleke sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Bolleke closes the distance and clinches.
Bolleke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolleke.
Bolleke takes a shot to the head.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
Bolleke digs a right hand into McGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuire's gas tank.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolleke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGuire is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Bolleke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McGuire dominated that round.
That's time! Bolleke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McGuire thumps Bolleke with a low kick.
Bolleke moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
Bolleke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mike McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bolleke tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
McGuire drives through and clinches with Bolleke against the cage.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bolleke goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGuire prevents it.
Bolleke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGuire smiles and moves away. #CL#
Bolleke clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke misses with some punches.
Bolleke blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire lands a body punch.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Bolleke controls the action.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Bolleke jumps guard. #T1#
McGuire has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bolleke is proving hard to escape from.
Bolleke is controlling McGuire's posture.
Bolleke looking for a sweep. Not yet Bolleke, not yet. #SUB#
Bolleke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGuire defends it easily.#SUB#
Bolleke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bolleke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGuire cracks Bolleke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bolleke's sensitive parts.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bolleke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire ducks right into an uppercut from Bolleke.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolleke.
Bolleke attempts a counter takedown but McGuire avoids it well and moves away.
Mike McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Bolleke sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGuire swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bolleke drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGuire sprawls and moves away.
Bolleke checks a low kick from McGuire.
Bolleke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bolleke scores with a three punch combo! #T3##CL2#
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bolleke, pushing him back against the cage.
Bolleke managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire trying to stall but Bolleke improves his position.
McGuire digs a right hand into Bolleke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bolleke's gas tank.
McGuire is pressed up against the cage. Bolleke has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGuire down to the mat. McGuire avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bolleke.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Bolleke moves out of range easily.
McGuire is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bolleke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bolleke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
Good work by Bolleke as he checks the leg kick.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
McGuire throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bolleke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
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!
McGuire blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bolleke.
Bolleke wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuire keeps working. #SUB#
Bolleke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGuire doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bolleke.
Bolleke is looking to take a break and control but McGuire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuire is in trouble now - Bolleke has advanced to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolleke.
Bolleke checks a leg kick.
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Bolleke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bolleke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McGuire tries a low kick but Bolleke avoids it.
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bolleke.
A combination from McGuire does no damage.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bolleke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Bolleke rushes McGuire and presses him up against the cage.
McGuire working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke pushes McGuire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolleke.
McGuire blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Bolleke tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Bolleke back against the cage.
Bolleke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Bolleke is trying to trip McGuire. He has hold of a leg but McGuire is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bolleke persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

McGuire pushes Bolleke off and gets back to his feet.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire lands an overhand right.
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bolleke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Bolleke counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McGuire!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolleke misses with the ground and pound.
McGuire wants to get back to his feet but Bolleke drags him back down.
McGuire prevents Bolleke from improving position.
Thomas Bolleke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bolleke is looking to take a break and control but McGuire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolleke has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McGuire!
Bolleke punching from mount but McGuire doing a good job of avoiding damage.
McGuire blocking the ground and pound.
Bolleke wants to control the pace but McGuire is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Bolleke jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McGuire is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McGuire and Bolleke has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T3#
McGuire is being controlled here.
Bolleke throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McGuire is not content to let Bolleke control the position.
Bolleke in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bolleke tries to advance to mount but can't.
McGuire is trying to buck Bolleke off.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Bolleke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McGuire is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mike McGuire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bolleke misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Bolleke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGuire has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McGuire!

Mike McGuire thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#904 Spud v McCracken     
Date:   Jul 24, 2021
#R1#
Bolleke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirage.
Some wild striking there from Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Mirage moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bolleke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bolleke lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mirage doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bolleke cracks Mirage with an open hand slap.
Bolleke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mirage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke throws a sloppy body shot
letting Mirage counter with a right hand.
Bolleke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mirage throws a leg kick but Bolleke moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Bolleke misses with a right hand
and Mirage counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bolleke cracks a nice hook into Mirage's ribs.
Mirage gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Bolleke counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mirage!
Mirage seems a little lost for a moment, as Bolleke dominates the positioning.
Mirage takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bolleke throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mirage holds on to Bolleke's head and controls the position momentarily.
Bolleke is looking to take a break and control but Mirage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolleke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bolleke misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mirage wants to control but Bolleke postures up.
Mirage is looking to regain half guard here but Bolleke keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Bolleke is looking to take a break and control but Mirage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mirage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bolleke cracks Mirage with a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke prevents Mirage from escaping the position.
Mirage is not content to let Bolleke control the position.
Mirage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mirage can't do much from the bottom here.
Mirage looking for a sweep but Bolleke has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T3#
Mirage bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mirage is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mirage won't allow Bolleke to sweep him here.
Bolleke being controlled here, momentarily.
Mirage looking to pass the guard.
Bolleke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bolleke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mirage slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4##SUB#
Bolleke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mirage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mirage sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bolleke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mirage is one step ahead there.
Mirage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mirage lands a jab to the nose.
Bolleke swings widly with a right hand
and Mirage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bolleke works Mirage's body with a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Bolleke - just one landing.
Mirage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolleke.
Mirage takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mirage scores with a hook to the body. Bolleke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolleke drops his hands momentarily and Mirage takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thomas Bolleke is winning the standup battle so far.
Mirage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bolleke fails with the takedown
and Mirage counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirage looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke moves out of range as Mirage strikes.
Mirage walks into a jab.
Mirage throws a looping overhand right but Bolleke ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Mirage - just one landing.
Bolleke throws a lazy uppercut
and Mirage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mirage ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke cracks a nice hook into Mirage's ribs.
Bolleke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bolleke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mirage has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bolleke finds it's way round the side to connect with Mirage's head. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Mirage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirage just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirage just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Bolleke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
Mirage flicks out a counter leg kick but Bolleke steps away.
Bolleke connects with a jab.
Mirage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Mirage leaves Bolleke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bolleke misses with a left hand
enabling Mirage to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Bolleke cracks Mirage with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bolleke cracks a nice hook into Mirage's ribs.
Mirage stuffs the takedown attempt from Bolleke. Bolleke gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirage moves away.
A left lands for Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a hook
and Mirage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolleke misses the jab.
Bolleke throws a hook but Mirage blocks it.
And Mirage responds with a good body kick, but Bolleke manages to step out the way in time.
Mirage tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Good work by Bolleke as he checks the leg kick.
Bolleke throwing a counter right hand but Mirage manages to avoid it.
Mirage paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mirage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Bolleke drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bolleke prevents Mirage from improving his position.
Mirage controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mirage wants to get back to full guard.
Mirage is not content to let Bolleke control the position.
Mirage wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alphonzo Mirage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bolleke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bolleke defending well as Mirage loads up on a big left hand.
Bolleke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mirage counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mirage throws a leg kick but Bolleke moved away.
Mirage lands a right hook to the body.
Mirage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mirage blocks a jab.
Bolleke misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Mirage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bolleke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolleke with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Mirage to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Bolleke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mirage's head.
Bolleke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bolleke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mirage tries to avoid it but Bolleke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mirage to the ground. Mirage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bolleke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bolleke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bolleke lands a body shot.
Bolleke connects with a single shot there.
Bolleke lands with a straight right. Mirage didn't see that one coming.
Bolleke misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bolleke to score with a decent uppercut.
Bolleke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mirage follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mirage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bolleke lands a jab to Mirage's midsection.
Mirage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Mirage slips the punch.
Bolleke checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3#
A big right from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke throws a jab when Mirage was well out of range.
Bolleke misses with a right hand
and Mirage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bolleke misses with a body punch
enabling Mirage to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolleke throws a jab when Mirage was well out of range.
Bolleke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mirage lands an overhand right.
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
Bolleke throws a jab when Mirage was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Mirage misses.
Mirage throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Mirage throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolleke is looking to counter punch.
Mirage takes one to the chin there.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Mirage slips the punch.
Mirage is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bolleke with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mirage.
Mirage has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolleke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mirage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mirage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mirage misses with a hook.
Mirage throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mirage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

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 Thomas Bolleke.
Well Bolleke 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bolleke!

Our winner, Thomas Bolleke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GAMMA#899 Papa v Falcone     
Date:   Jun 19, 2021
#R1#
Nig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've been informed that Nig has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nig misses with a jab to the body
and Bolleke counters with a straight right hand.
Nig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
Nig works Bolleke's body with a nice hook.
Nig misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Bolleke counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nig is looking to get back to is feet but Bolleke passes into side control.
Bolleke sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nig is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nig tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bolleke presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
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!
Bolleke raining down shots from the mount!#T1#
Bolleke throws some wild stikes that Nig manages to avoid easily.
Nig is trying desperately to improve position.
Nig bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bolleke managing to control the position.
Bolleke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Bolleke has his foot on Nig's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nig works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Nig stopping the sweep attempt from Bolleke.
Nig controlling from the top position.
Nig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bolleke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nig gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nig is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Bolleke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nig is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Bolleke looking to control.
Bolleke is pulling down on Nig's head to control his posture.
Bolleke controls Nig momentarily but Nig frees himself.
Bolleke is trying to hold Nig in close to prevent damage but Nig has managed to pass into half guard.
Bolleke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nig sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Nig.
Nig lands a jab.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Nig connects with a leg kick.
Nig lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nig misses with a leg kick
and Bolleke counters with a series of strikes. Nig will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nig Nig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nig thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolleke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nig slips a jab from Bolleke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nig Nig will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nig misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke is looking to counter punch.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Bolleke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
An attempted straight right counter from Bolleke misses the target.
Bolleke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nig throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bolleke on the side of the head.
Bolleke throws a nice looking combination but Nig bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nig takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Nig clinches up with Bolleke and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke pushes Nig back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bolleke misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke tries a body shot but Nig blocks it.
Bolleke tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Bolleke back against the cage.
Nig prevents a takedown attempt there. #T1#
Bolleke tries for a takedown but Nig manages to get underhooks.
Nig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nig.
Bolleke misses with the head strike.
Nig lands a body shot.
Nig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bolleke lands with a short shot to the head.
Nig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nig lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nig throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolleke.
A right hook to the body lands for Nig.
Nig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nig lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nig misses with a body punch.
Nig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nig scores with a shot to the side of Bolleke's head.
Nig stops a takedown attempt from Bolleke.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Nig.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nig lands a nice shot to the body.
Nig works on Bolleke's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Nig - that landed with a thud.
Nig lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nig lands a shoulder strike.
Bolleke throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Nig.
Nig pushes Bolleke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nig.
Nig presses Bolleke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Nig.
Nig misses with the head strike.
Bolleke throws a punch but it's blocked by Nig.
Bolleke tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nig prevents the takedown attempt.
Nig lands a left hand.
Bolleke takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Nig. #T3#
Nig presses Bolleke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nig pushes Bolleke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nig misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nig Nig seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Nig.
Nig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nig misses with some punches.
Bolleke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nig misses with some punches.
Bolleke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nig lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nig scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nig missing with knees to the body.
Bolleke prevents a body shot from Nig.
Nig is leaning against Bolleke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nig.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nig.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nig is working Bolleke over against the cage.#T4#
Nig lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nig.
Nig lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Nig scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nig blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Nig scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Nig breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2#
Nig drops Bolleke with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bolleke looks back up at him and smiles so Nig waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Bolleke is rocked!
Nig throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oh Bolleke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
and Nig counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bolleke! He's just covering up as Nig starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nig Nig!
Nig Nig was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: GAMMA#894 MacArthur v Whymer     
Date:   May 15, 2021
#R1#
Zexi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bolleke misses with a lunging right hand
letting Zexi counter with a right hand.
Bolleke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Zexi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zexi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bolleke lands with a straight right. Zexi didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Bolleke has Zexi up against the cage in a clinch.
Zexi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bolleke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zexi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolleke's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Bolleke.
Zexi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Zexi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zexi throws a head punch that misses.
Bolleke has a couple of punches blocked by Zexi.
Bolleke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bolleke scores with a hook to the body.
Bolleke tries a body shot but Zexi blocks it.
Zexi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolleke.
Zexi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bolleke.
Zexi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Zexi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zexi working aggressively here.
Bolleke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zexi scores with a shoulder strike.
Bolleke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bolleke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zexi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
Zexi scores with a shot to the body.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.
Zexi works the jab nicely.
Zexi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bolleke doesn't seem bothered though.
Zexi punishes Bolleke's body with a nice straight punch.
Zexi's corner calls for a 1-2. Zexi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Zexi misses. #T2#
Bolleke misses with a right hand
and Zexi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zexi misses with a body shot.
Bolleke throws a hook but Zexi blocks it.
Bolleke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zexi cracks Bolleke with a good jab.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Zexi.
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas Bolleke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zexi manages to avoid it.#CL#
Bolleke gets tackled into the cage by Zexi. Zexi maintains the clinch.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolleke struggles to land a body shot inside as Zexi controls his hands.
Zexi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zexi misses with a body punch.
Bolleke takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Bolleke prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zexi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bolleke.
Dai Zexi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a body punch.
A short right from Bolleke.
Bolleke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bolleke misses with some punches.
Bolleke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zexi backwards.
Zexi misses with the head strike.
Bolleke goes for a takedown attempt but Zexi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bolleke tries to clinch but Zexi moves out of range.
Bolleke throws an overhand right that lands on Zexi's shoulder, as Zexi tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bolleke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zexi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bolleke.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zexi.#T4#
Zexi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
Bolleke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zexi with a body shot.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but Zexi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.#CL2#
Bolleke closes the distance and clinches.
Bolleke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zexi scores with a shoulder strike.
Zexi misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zexi scores with a shoulder strike.
Zexi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke blocks an uppercut.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
Zexi throws a head punch that misses.
Bolleke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke blocks a body shot from Zexi.
Zexi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zexi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zexi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bolleke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zexi backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. Zexi moves away and avoids it.
Bolleke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zexi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.
Nice jab there from Bolleke.
Zexi ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
It looked like Zexi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
Bolleke darts in trying to clinch
and Zexi counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zexi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bolleke's hands.
Bolleke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zexi counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Zexi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bolleke doesn't seem bothered though.
Bolleke throws a right hand that misses
and Zexi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zexi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zexi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bolleke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zexi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolleke can do to turn this around?
Bolleke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Bolleke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zexi is leaning against Bolleke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bolleke is breathing heavily.
Zexi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Zexi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zexi blocking some punches.
Zexi misses with some punches.
Zexi lands an uppercut.
Bolleke prevents a body shot from Zexi.
Bolleke can't find room to land a body shot as Zexi controls the action.
Zexi lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bolleke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zexi working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Zexi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zexi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Zexi lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Bolleke is rocked!
Zexi lands a shot to the body.
Bolleke is still on wobbly legs! Can Zexi finish him?
Zexi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zexi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zexi unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bolleke! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Zexi is unloading with more strikes now! Bolleke drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dai Zexi!
A victorious Dai Zexi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#891 Spud v Wrexham     
Date:   Apr 24, 2021
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a jab to the body
and Bolleke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacArthur Jnr motions for Bolleke to come forward. MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a kick to the body.
Bolleke throws an off balance right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolleke misses with a looping left.
MacArthur Jnr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bolleke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
MacArthur Jnr moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MacArthur Jnr jabs Bolleke right on the nose. Bolleke blinks but takes it well.
MacArthur Jnr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolleke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacArthur Jnr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
MacArthur Jnr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
MacArthur Jnr throws a looping overhand right but Bolleke ducks down to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Jnr's head but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A thudding body kick lands there by MacArthur Jnr!
MacArthur Jnr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
MacArthur Jnr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bolleke punishes MacArthur Jnr's body with a nice straight punch.
Bolleke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Bolleke closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. MacArthur Jnr quickly recovers to half guard.
Bolleke seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bolleke is trying to work for a kimura but MacArthur Jnr is defending well.
MacArthur Jnr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr pulls Bolleke in to control the position.
Bolleke won't allow MacArthur Jnr to sweep him here. #T2#
Bolleke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bolleke throwing strikes from guard but MacArthur Jnr blocks nicely.
Bolleke being controlled here momentarily.
Bolleke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacArthur Jnr working a defensive guard here.
Bolleke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bolleke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
MacArthur Jnr uses the cage 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!
An inside leg kick from MacArthur Jnr misses.
Bolleke moves away from the strike by MacArthur Jnr. #T3#
Bolleke lands a glancing blow to the side of MacArthur Jnr's head.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from MacArthur Jnr finds it's way through Bolleke's defenses.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to slow Bolleke down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacArthur Jnr. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Bolleke holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Bolleke works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bolleke dives into side control. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Jnr struggling a bit here.
Bolleke looks up at the clock and then as MacArthur Jnr takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bolleke smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T4#
Bolleke lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacArthur Jnr tries to improve position but can't.
Bolleke working away.
MacArthur Jnr tries to improve position but can't.
Bolleke content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bolleke throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and MacArthur Jnr works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
MacArthur Jnr is trying to get back to full guard.
Bolleke is thwarting MacArthur Jnr's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert MacArthur Jnr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bolleke's head.
Bolleke throws a poor cross that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook but Bolleke avoids it easily.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Jnr.
Bolleke tries to clinch up but MacArthur Jnr circles away and keeps his distance.
MacArthur Jnr missing with a left hand there. Bolleke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Bolleke looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bolleke won't allow MacArthur Jnr to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacArthur Jnr holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
MacArthur Jnr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolleke is one step ahead there.
MacArthur Jnr controls Bolleke momentarily but Bolleke frees himself.
Bolleke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Bolleke drops back looking for a leg! MacArthur Jnr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacArthur Jnr manages to kick Bolleke off! Bolleke jumps back into MacArthur Jnr's guard.
Thomas Bolleke has got the better of the ground game so far.
MacArthur Jnr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
MacArthur Jnr pulls Bolleke in close to prevent any damage.
Bolleke postures up in MacArthur Jnr's guard and throws a big left but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
Bolleke trying to control but MacArthur Jnr is working from the bottom.
Bolleke postures up in MacArthur Jnr's guard and throws a big left but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
Bolleke being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bolleke moves in looking to clinch but MacArthur Jnr pushes him off.
Robert MacArthur Jnr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been told by MacArthur Jnr's head coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bolleke!
Nice sprawl there from MacArthur Jnr as Bolleke shoots in.
Bolleke gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolleke moves away from the strike by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a straight right.
Bolleke throws a jab when MacArthur Jnr was well out of range.
MacArthur Jnr tries a low kick but Bolleke avoids it.
Bolleke slips under a jab.
A jab from Bolleke does it's job there.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolleke throws a jab when MacArthur Jnr was well out of range.
MacArthur Jnr lands a jab.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a kick to the ribs.
MacArthur Jnr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bolleke avoids the head kick by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bolleke throws the left hand but MacArthur Jnr avoids the punch easily.#T4#
MacArthur Jnr looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.
Bolleke steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolleke can do to turn this around?
Bolleke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Bolleke has managed to clinch.
MacArthur Jnr struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolleke controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Bolleke.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a shoulder strike.
Bolleke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacArthur Jnr throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke tries to score a body lock takedown but MacArthur Jnr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke can't find room to land a body shot as MacArthur Jnr controls the action.
MacArthur Jnr has a couple of punches blocked by Bolleke.
MacArthur Jnr tries a body shot but Bolleke blocks it.
A hook to the body from Bolleke.
Bolleke tries to pull guard but MacArthur Jnr won't allow it.
Robert MacArthur Jnr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bolleke.
MacArthur Jnr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Bolleke struggles to land a body shot inside as MacArthur Jnr controls his hands.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Robert MacArthur Jnr will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Bolleke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacArthur Jnr. MacArthur Jnr obviously looking to wear him down.
MacArthur Jnr lands a slapping body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr lands a jab to the nose.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a loose jab but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke misses with a hook
letting MacArthur Jnr counter with a right hand.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bolleke checks it well.
MacArthur Jnr lands a glancing blow to the side of Bolleke's head.
MacArthur Jnr lands a high kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. MacArthur Jnr does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Jnr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a leg kick.
Bolleke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur Jnr.
Bolleke is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolleke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacArthur Jnr. #T1#
Bolleke takes a kick to the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Jnr tries to move into range but Bolleke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bolleke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook but Bolleke avoids it easily.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away.
MacArthur Jnr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A lazy left from MacArthur Jnr finds it's target.
Bolleke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bolleke is looking to clinch.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bolleke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Jnr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bolleke! But no joy.
Robert MacArthur Jnr is winning the standup battle so far.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target. #T2#
MacArthur Jnr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick from MacArthur Jnr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bolleke tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacArthur Jnr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bolleke is looking to clinch but MacArthur Jnr is avoiding it.
MacArthur Jnr half committed to a counter leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a nice head shot.
Bolleke throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
MacArthur Jnr looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.
Bolleke tries to counter with a clinch but MacArthur Jnr shakes him off and moves away.
MacArthur Jnr throws a front kick that sends Bolleke stumbling back into the cage.
MacArthur Jnr tried to score with a low kick but Bolleke checks it.
Bolleke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacArthur Jnr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bolleke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacArthur Jnr looks to land a body kick but Bolleke moved away.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacArthur Jnr.
Bolleke connects with a good right hand that stumbles MacArthur Jnr. MacArthur Jnr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice hook to Bolleke's body. Bolleke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bolleke tries to clinch up
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a right hand to the body.
Bolleke throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
MacArthur Jnr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacArthur Jnr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolleke.
MacArthur Jnr keeps Bolleke at a distance using the push kick.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body kick.
MacArthur Jnr connects with the punch.
MacArthur Jnr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bolleke finds it's way round the side to connect with MacArthur Jnr's head.
MacArthur Jnr throws a quick inside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Bolleke slips a jab from MacArthur Jnr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur Jnr lands with an uppercut that bounces Bolleke off the cage and back into range.
Bolleke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bolleke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bolleke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bolleke moves in looking to clinch but MacArthur Jnr pushes him off.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolleke counters with a stiff right hand.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Bolleke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Bolleke is looking for a kimura but MacArthur Jnr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bolleke to get the leverage.
MacArthur Jnr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bolleke is working away from the top position though.
MacArthur Jnr won't allow Bolleke to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert MacArthur Jnr clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
MacArthur Jnr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bolleke.
Bolleke takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Bolleke takes the fight into the clinch.
MacArthur Jnr pushes Bolleke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bolleke has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolleke fails to pull guard.
MacArthur Jnr tries a body shot but Bolleke blocks it.
Bolleke misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Bolleke has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics MacArthur Jnr uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke looking for a sweep. Not yet Bolleke, not yet.
MacArthur Jnr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MacArthur Jnr trying to control but Bolleke is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Bolleke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacArthur Jnr pushes down on Bolleke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacArthur Jnr is taking a breather. Bolleke says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bolleke is looking for a sweep. MacArthur Jnr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacArthur Jnr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bolleke tries to roll over but MacArthur Jnr keeps him under control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacArthur Jnr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bolleke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bolleke trying to control from the bottom.
MacArthur Jnr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
MacArthur Jnr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr digs a good body shot into Bolleke's ribs.#T3#
MacArthur Jnr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MacArthur Jnr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bolleke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MacArthur Jnr looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
Bolleke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before MacArthur Jnr has time to react.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook but Bolleke blocks it.
MacArthur Jnr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bolleke moves in looking to clinch but MacArthur Jnr pushes him off.
MacArthur Jnr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A lazy left from Bolleke finds it's target.
Bolleke tries to close the distance and clinch but MacArthur Jnr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body shot but no joy.
MacArthur Jnr throws an overhand right that lands on Bolleke's shoulder, as Bolleke tries to avoid the shot.
Bolleke wants to counter the offense by MacArthur Jnr and move into the clinch position.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
Bolleke 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.#T4#
MacArthur Jnr lands with a hook. Bolleke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
MacArthur Jnr moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MacArthur Jnr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bolleke scrambles back to his feet.
Bolleke lands with a cross.
A jab from MacArthur Jnr misses.
Bolleke throws the left hand but MacArthur Jnr avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Bolleke forces MacArthur Jnr back against the cage and clinches.
Bolleke prevents a body shot from MacArthur Jnr.
Bolleke lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Bolleke gets control of MacArthur Jnr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bolleke will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bolleke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacArthur Jnr is aware though and is defending well.
Bolleke keeping full guard, as MacArthur Jnr tries to pass.
MacArthur Jnr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Nice body kick from MacArthur Jnr.
Nice defenses there by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bolleke circles away quickly and effectively.
Bolleke throws a jab when MacArthur Jnr was well out of range.
Bolleke tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MacArthur Jnr defends well and Bolleke ends up having to push MacArthur Jnr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
MacArthur Jnr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bolleke will feel that in the morning.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a head kick. Bolleke tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bolleke is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacArthur Jnr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from MacArthur Jnr finds it's way through Bolleke's defenses.
MacArthur Jnr lands a lovely overhand right.
MacArthur Jnr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from MacArthur Jnr misses the target.
Bolleke throws a body punch but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range. #T1#
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the strikes.
MacArthur Jnr looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
A big right from Bolleke misses.
MacArthur Jnr thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bolleke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that misses.
MacArthur Jnr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolleke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolleke misses with a hook
and MacArthur Jnr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacArthur Jnr throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
Bolleke throws a lazy uppercut
and MacArthur Jnr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolleke misses with a lunging right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a stiff right hand.
Bolleke misses with a hook.
Bolleke throws the left hand but MacArthur Jnr avoids the punch easily.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick.
Thomas Bolleke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bolleke throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from MacArthur Jnr misses the target.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a leg kick.
Bolleke throws a sloppy body shot
enabling MacArthur Jnr to counter with a crisp jab.
MacArthur Jnr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Jnr moves away and avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
Bolleke with the counter takedown but MacArthur Jnr avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur Jnr ducks right into an uppercut from Bolleke.
Bolleke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacArthur Jnr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like MacArthur Jnr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr fakes the leg kick and cracks Bolleke in the body. #T3#
MacArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to counter punch.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Bolleke throws a jab when MacArthur Jnr was well out of range.
Good exchange - MacArthur Jnr coming out on top.
MacArthur Jnr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bolleke will feel that in the morning.
Bolleke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range and MacArthur Jnr settles back down.
MacArthur Jnr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bolleke. That did some damage!
MacArthur Jnr lands a jab to Bolleke's midsection.
Bolleke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacArthur Jnr swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolleke.
MacArthur Jnr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
MacArthur Jnr looks for the body kick but Bolleke saw that one coming.
Bolleke throws a right hand that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolleke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke tries to clinch up but MacArthur Jnr circles away and keeps his distance.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bolleke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacArthur Jnr looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacArthur Jnr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
MacArthur Jnr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
MacArthur Jnr throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Bolleke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bolleke has a couple of punches blocked by MacArthur Jnr.
Robert MacArthur Jnr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bolleke misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert MacArthur Jnr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MacArthur Jnr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert MacArthur Jnr!

Robert MacArthur Jnr retains his light heavyweight title!
Robert MacArthur Jnr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#887 Lombardo v Poli     
Date:   Mar 27, 2021
#R1#
Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke.
Nice uppercut lands for Bolleke. That snapped Turillo's head back.
A head kick misses from Turillo.
Bolleke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Turillo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Bolleke lands.
Turillo clobbers Bolleke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turillo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bolleke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bolleke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turillo has time to react.
Bolleke slips a straight right by Turillo.
Bolleke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bolleke with a hook.
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!
A slow jab from Turillo misses its intended target.
Turillo throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turillo.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turillo as he avoids it easily.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Turillo.
Turillo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Bolleke swings for the body but Turillo moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Turillo.
Turillo misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Bolleke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turillo doesn't seem phased though.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown but Turillo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bolleke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bolleke throws a hook but Turillo blocks it.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Turillo moves out of range.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turillo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turillo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turillo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turillo throws out a counter right but Bolleke avoids it with no problem.
Turillo slips a jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turillo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Song Turillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolleke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turillo can pounce on him. #T2#
Turillo throws a head kick that misses.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Turillo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turillo thows a body kick. Bolleke tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bolleke tries to clinch but Turillo is having none of it. #TD#
Bolleke drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bolleke throwing strikes but missing.
Bolleke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turillo keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
Turillo has Bolleke pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Turillo keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Turillo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turillo misses with a body kick. #CL#
Bolleke pushes Turillo up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Turillo breaks from the clinch.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turillo. That's going to slow Bolleke down.
Bolleke scores with a body shot.
Turillo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bolleke looks to land a right hand but Turillo moved out of range.#T4#
Bolleke cracks Turillo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Turillo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bolleke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bolleke cracks Turillo with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turillo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bolleke.
Bolleke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turillo misses with a hook. Bolleke ducked under it nicely.
Bolleke is looking to counter the offense by Turillo and move into the clinch.
Bolleke is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Turillo misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Bolleke blocks the low kick.
Bolleke lands with an uppercut that bounces Turillo off the cage and back into range.
Bolleke darts in looking for a takedown but Turillo gets double underhooks and turns Bolleke into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolleke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bolleke blocks a body shot from Turillo.
Bolleke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turillo's efforts to push away.
Turillo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Turillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
A big left from Turillo misses.
Turillo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bolleke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turillo fails to land with a series of punches.
Bolleke moves out of range of the leg kick from Turillo.
Bolleke swings for the body but Turillo moves out of range.
A big left from Turillo misses.
Bolleke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turillo slips a jab from Bolleke.
Turillo throws a hook to the side of Bolleke's head but Bolleke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turillo throws a head kick but Bolleke moves out of range.
Turillo needs to keep his hands up - Bolleke had a free shot at his head there.
Turillo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bolleke circles away quickly and effectively.
Bolleke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turillo has time to react.
Song Turillo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Bolleke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turillo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bolleke, as that shot connected.
Turillo misses the shot to the body.
Turillo misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Turillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turillo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turillo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bolleke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turillo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bolleke checks it well.
Bolleke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Turillo.
Bolleke is looking to clinch.
Turillo misses with an uppercut. Bolleke saw that one coming.
Bolleke digs a good body shot into Turillo's ribs.#T2#
Turillo tries to land a front kick but Bolleke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bolleke thuds a left hand into Turillo's body.
Bolleke doesn't manage to clinch there - Turillo circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turillo.
Turillo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bolleke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bolleke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turillo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bolleke wants to clinch up but Turillo keeps it at a distance.
Bolleke checks a low kick from Turillo.
Bolleke cracks a nice hook into Turillo's ribs.#CL#
Bolleke drives through and clinches with Turillo against the cage.
Bolleke tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3#
Turillo scores with a shot to the side of Bolleke's head.
Bolleke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turillo's elbow.
Turillo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Bolleke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bolleke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turillo scores with a shot to the side of Bolleke's head.
Bolleke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolleke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke digs a right hand underneath Turillo's ribcage. Turillo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Turillo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bolleke seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Turillo can turn it around.
Bolleke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolleke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolleke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bolleke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turillo tries to work over Bolleke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolleke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Turillo. #T4#
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!
Turillo wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Turillo.
Bolleke misses with some punches.
Turillo is trying to break the clinch but Bolleke is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolleke.
Bolleke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turillo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turillo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with some punches. #BC2#
Turillo manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Bolleke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Turillo scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bolleke manages to mount him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Turillo swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolleke.
Bolleke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bolleke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Bolleke closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Turillo quickly recovers to half guard.

Turillo kicks off Bolleke and gets 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!
Turillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke blocks a head kick by Turillo.
Bolleke tries to counter by clinching up but Turillo breaks away and moves out of range.
Turillo looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.
Bolleke throws a hook to the side of Turillo's head but Turillo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turillo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bolleke pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Turillo back to the cage. Bolleke follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bolleke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turillo but Turillo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bolleke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turillo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Turillo.
Turillo tried to score with a low kick but Bolleke checks it.
Turillo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Turillo misses with a low kick as Bolleke jumps back.
Bolleke seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Turillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turillo.
Turillo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bolleke scores with a jab.
Turillo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bolleke wants to clinch up but Turillo keeps it at a distance.
Turillo feints a counter leg kick.
Bolleke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Song Turillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Turillo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Turillo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bolleke takes a step back to recover.
Turillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Turillo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bolleke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turillo.
Bolleke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turillo throws a leg kick but Bolleke moved away.
Turillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Bolleke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolleke swings widly with a right hand
and Turillo counters with a right hand to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Turillo.
Turillo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bolleke. That did some damage!
Good work by Bolleke as he checks the leg kick.
Bolleke wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
Bolleke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bolleke swings for the body but Turillo moves out of range.
Turillo wants to land a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range.
Turillo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bolleke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bolleke looks to land a right hand but Turillo moved out of range.
Bolleke slips under a jab.
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
Turillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Turillo misses the target.
Turillo throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Bolleke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Turillo controls Bolleke momentarily but Bolleke frees himself.
Bolleke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Bolleke stops Turillo from standing up.
Thomas Bolleke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bolleke 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. #SUB2#
Turillo working for a triangle but Bolleke defends it easily.
Bolleke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Song Turillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bolleke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: GAMMA#883 Damagon v Bolleke     
Date:   Feb 27, 2021
#R1#
Enchãrya throws a looping overhand right but Bolleke ducks down to avoid it.
Enchãrya misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
Enchãrya has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Enchãrya slips a jab from Bolleke.
Enchãrya throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Enchãrya.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke doesn't manage to clinch there - Enchãrya circles away. #CL2#
Bolleke closes the distance and clinches.
Enchãrya can't find room to land a body shot as Bolleke controls the action.
Enchãrya misses with some punches. #TD2#
Bolleke works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bolleke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Enchãrya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Enchãrya 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.
Bolleke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bolleke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Enchãrya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Enchãrya looking for a sweep. Not yet Enchãrya, not yet.
Bolleke tries to free his leg and advance position but Enchãrya is retaining full guard.
Enchãrya pulls Bolleke in to control the position.
Bolleke connects with a couple of short punches.
Bolleke trying to control but Enchãrya is working from the bottom.
Bolleke lands a couple of digs.
Enchãrya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bolleke looking to pass the guard.
Enchãrya keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
Bolleke is looking to work some ground and pound but Enchãrya has wrist control.#T2#
Enchãrya wants to sweep but no luck.
Enchãrya wants to get back to his feet but Bolleke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bolleke throws a big elbow that misses.
Enchãrya controls Bolleke momentarily but Bolleke frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Enchãrya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Enchãrya works Bolleke's body with a nice hook.
Enchãrya swings widly with a right hand
and Bolleke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Enchãrya slips under a jab from Bolleke.
A quick step to the side and Enchãrya tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enchãrya misses with a low kick.
Enchãrya lands a really nice looking cross but Bolleke seems unphased.
Enchãrya scores with a shot to the body.
Enchãrya misses with a shot to the body
and Bolleke counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Bolleke misses with a looping left.
Enchãrya throws a push kick but Bolleke slaps the foot to one side.
Bolleke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Enchãrya throws out the jab.
Enchãrya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Enchãrya slips the punch.
Enchãrya connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bolleke momentarily.
Enchãrya dodges the punch combination from Bolleke.
Enchãrya listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bolleke fails to land the takedown.
Enchãrya is looking to counter punch.
Enchãrya connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bolleke with a jab.
Enchãrya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bolleke.#T4#
Enchãrya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Enchãrya swings widly with a right hand
and Enchãrya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Bolleke moves out of range of the body kick.
Bolleke lands a head shot.
Damagon Enchãrya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolleke connects with a nice looking jab.
Bolleke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Enchãrya lands a nice hook to Bolleke's body. Bolleke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Enchãrya throws a front kick that sends Bolleke stumbling back into the cage.
Enchãrya lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
An inside leg kick lands from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Enchãrya takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bolleke slips under a jab.
Enchãrya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Damagon Enchãrya will probably get the nod.
That's time! Enchãrya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Enchãrya looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
Enchãrya looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
Bolleke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Enchãrya lands with a straight right. Bolleke didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Enchãrya.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Enchãrya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Enchãrya is looking to counter punch.
Bolleke 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.
Bolleke throws a hook to the side of Enchãrya's head but Enchãrya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolleke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A thudding body kick lands there by Enchãrya!
Bolleke misses with a hook.
Enchãrya misses with an uppercut. Bolleke saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke slips a straight right by Enchãrya.
Bolleke with a nice cross.
Enchãrya throws an off balance right hand
and Bolleke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bolleke misses with a hook.
Enchãrya goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Enchãrya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Damagon Enchãrya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Enchãrya catches Bolleke right on the button with a cross.
A head kick misses from Enchãrya.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Enchãrya.
Bolleke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Enchãrya is just out of range.
A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target.
Enchãrya throws a low kick but Bolleke avoids it.
Nice body kick there by Enchãrya.
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Enchãrya.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Enchãrya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Enchãrya throws a poor cross that misses
and Bolleke counters with a nice uppercut.
Enchãrya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Enchãrya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Enchãrya throws a leg kick but Bolleke moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enchãrya wants to land a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range.
Bolleke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolleke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolleke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Enchãrya tries to move into range but Bolleke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Enchãrya throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
Enchãrya lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bolleke shoots in and drives through. Enchãrya sprawls well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bolleke counters with a nice uppercut.
Bolleke walks into a left hand.
Enchãrya with the inside leg kick.
Enchãrya defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Bolleke tries to clinch up.
Bolleke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Enchãrya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Enchãrya looks to land a combination but Bolleke avoids it well.
Enchãrya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Enchãrya motions for Bolleke to come forward. Enchãrya throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bolleke throws out a counter right but Enchãrya avoids it with no problem.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Enchãrya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.
Enchãrya thinks about countering with a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Enchãrya.
Bolleke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Enchãrya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Enchãrya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Enchãrya connects with a right hand. Bolleke shakes it off.
Bolleke throws a right hand that misses
and Enchãrya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Enchãrya lands with a right hand.
Bolleke checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Bolleke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Enchãrya misses with a left hand
and Bolleke counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Bolleke punishes Enchãrya's body with a nice straight punch.
Bolleke moves away from the strike by Enchãrya.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolleke tries to clinch but Enchãrya is having none of it.
A punch lands to the side of Bolleke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Enchãrya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Enchãrya.
Bolleke throws out a counter right but Enchãrya avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Enchãrya misses.
Enchãrya smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Bolleke forces Enchãrya back against the cage and clinches.
Bolleke misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolleke.
Enchãrya lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Bolleke.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Enchãrya fails to land.
Enchãrya takes a shot to the head.
Enchãrya scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damagon Enchãrya dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Bolleke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That kick from Enchãrya tenderised Bolleke's leg. Bolleke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Enchãrya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Enchãrya motions for Bolleke to come forward. Enchãrya throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Enchãrya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bolleke throws a hook to the side of Enchãrya's head but Enchãrya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolleke swings widly with a right hand
and Enchãrya counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Damagon Enchãrya is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, jab by Enchãrya - just one landing.
Enchãrya misses with a body shot
and Bolleke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolleke misses the body punch
and Enchãrya counters with a nice uppercut.
Bolleke scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Enchãrya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bolleke. That did some damage!
Bolleke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Bolleke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Enchãrya throws a leg kick that misses.
Enchãrya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Enchãrya moves out of range.
Bolleke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Enchãrya throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
Bolleke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Enchãrya with a body shot.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Enchãrya. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bolleke.

Enchãrya throws Bolleke to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Enchãrya misses. #T2#
A big right from Enchãrya misses.
Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Enchãrya.
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Enchãrya looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
Bolleke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolleke blocks a jab.
Bolleke connects with a looping right hand.
Enchãrya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Enchãrya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but Enchãrya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enchãrya was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Enchãrya.
Bolleke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Enchãrya's head.
Bolleke moves out of range as Enchãrya strikes.
Bolleke throws out a counter right but Enchãrya avoids it with no problem.
Enchãrya misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enchãrya moves away.
Nice body punch from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Enchãrya.
Bolleke moves out of range as Enchãrya strikes.
Enchãrya throws a head kick that misses
and Bolleke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. Enchãrya moves away and avoids it.
Enchãrya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Enchãrya slips under a jab from Bolleke.
Nice shot by Bolleke.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Enchãrya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Enchãrya scores with a leg kick.
Enchãrya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Enchãrya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bolleke.
Enchãrya fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke throws a hook but Enchãrya blocks it.
Enchãrya swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Enchãrya.
Bolleke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Enchãrya. Enchãrya obviously looking to wear him down.
Bolleke fails with the takedown.
Enchãrya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Enchãrya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enchãrya slips under a jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Bolleke tries to counter it with a takedown but Enchãrya pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Damagon Enchãrya did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Enchãrya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.
Enchãrya stuns Bolleke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Enchãrya misses with a looping left.
Enchãrya moves out of range of the strikes.
Enchãrya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bolleke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Enchãrya misses with a head kick.
Enchãrya scores with a nice strike.
Enchãrya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolleke blocks a leg kick.
Bolleke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Enchãrya defends it well.
Enchãrya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enchãrya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
Enchãrya throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Bolleke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Enchãrya as he connects with a hook.
Enchãrya fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range.
Bolleke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Enchãrya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Enchãrya cracks Bolleke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Enchãrya takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bolleke is looking to clinch.
Enchãrya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Enchãrya wants to slow Bolleke down by chopping away at his legs.
Enchãrya digs a good body shot into Bolleke's ribs.
Bolleke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Enchãrya has time to react.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Enchãrya.
Enchãrya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Enchãrya misses with a looping right.
Bolleke scores with a nice strike.
Bolleke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Enchãrya on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Bolleke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bolleke.
Enchãrya misses with a hook. Bolleke ducked under it nicely.
Enchãrya just misses with a punch to the body.
Enchãrya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Enchãrya with a nice calf kick.
Bolleke throws a right and a left that Enchãrya avoids nicely.
Enchãrya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bolleke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Enchãrya appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Enchãrya thuds a left hand into Bolleke's body.#CL2#
Bolleke has managed to clinch.
Bolleke wants to take the fight to the mat but Enchãrya manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3#
Enchãrya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bolleke blocking some punches.
Enchãrya blocking some punches.
Enchãrya is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Damagon Enchãrya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bolleke.
Enchãrya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bolleke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bolleke swings wildly with an uppercut but Enchãrya uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Enchãrya.
A right handed body shot lands from Enchãrya.
Bolleke is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short left from Enchãrya. #BC#
Enchãrya breaks the clinch.
Bolleke takes one to the chin there.
Enchãrya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bolleke.
Bolleke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Enchãrya.
Bolleke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Enchãrya throws a hook but Bolleke avoids it easily.
Enchãrya scores with a leg kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enchãrya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Enchãrya throws a body shot but no joy.
Enchãrya scoring well with a low kick there.
Enchãrya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Enchãrya. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Bolleke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Enchãrya digs a good hook to Bolleke's body.
Enchãrya jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Enchãrya connects with an inside leg kick.
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
Enchãrya feints and then cracks Bolleke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bolleke down.
Bolleke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya scores with a body shot.
Bolleke moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damagon Enchãrya had his way with Thomas Bolleke in that 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!#R5#
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Enchãrya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Enchãrya's hands.
Enchãrya tries to land a body kick
and Bolleke counters with a nice uppercut.
Enchãrya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya misses with a right hand
and Bolleke counters with a straight right hand.
Enchãrya scores with a head kick.
Enchãrya moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya slips a jab from Bolleke.
Enchãrya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enchãrya blocks a jab.
Enchãrya throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
Bolleke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Enchãrya looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Enchãrya swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Bolleke tries to clinch up but Enchãrya circles away and keeps his distance.
Enchãrya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Enchãrya throws a half hearted mid kick.
Enchãrya missing with a left hand there. Bolleke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but Enchãrya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enchãrya feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Enchãrya thuds a left hand into Bolleke's body.
Enchãrya ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Enchãrya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Enchãrya.
A big left from Enchãrya misses.
Enchãrya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Enchãrya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thomas Bolleke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bolleke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Enchãrya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick lands for Enchãrya.
Bolleke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bolleke takes one on the button.
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!
Enchãrya throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enchãrya ducks right into an uppercut from Bolleke.
A nice leg kick lands there from Enchãrya. #CL2#
Bolleke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Enchãrya misses with some punches.
Bolleke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Enchãrya lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Enchãrya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bolleke lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Bolleke.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolleke.
Bolleke prevents a body shot from Enchãrya.
Bolleke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enchãrya.
Enchãrya can't find room to land a body shot as Bolleke controls the action.
A short left from Enchãrya.
Bolleke prevents a body shot from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya misses with a body punch.
Enchãrya is trying to stall.
Bolleke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Bolleke.
Enchãrya misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolleke can't find room to land a body shot as Enchãrya controls the action.
A short right from Bolleke.
Enchãrya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolleke can do to turn this around?#T4#
Bolleke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Enchãrya prevents it.
Enchãrya blocking some punches.
Bolleke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bolleke lands a shoulder strike.
Enchãrya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enchãrya struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolleke controls his hands.
Bolleke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enchãrya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke digs a right hand into Enchãrya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Enchãrya's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Bolleke has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Enchãrya is trying to keep an underhook but Bolleke manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bolleke thows a huge punch but Enchãrya dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Bolleke is working for a kimura but Enchãrya is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Enchãrya is doing well to control the position and prevent Bolleke from advancing to side control.

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 Damagon Enchãrya.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Enchãrya, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damagon Enchãrya!

Damagon Enchãrya retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Damagon Enchãrya thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GAMMA#878 Horse v Zola     
Date:   Jan 23, 2021
#R1#
Bolleke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolleke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bolleke misses with a hook.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolleke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from MacArthur Jnr. Those never looked like landing.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that misses
and Bolleke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacArthur Jnr throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolleke.
Bolleke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bolleke wants to clinch up but MacArthur Jnr keeps it at a distance.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolleke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bolleke blocks a low kick nicely.
MacArthur Jnr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bolleke.
A countering left hand to the body from MacArthur Jnr misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacArthur Jnr there as he acknowledges the shot.
MacArthur Jnr lands an overhand right.
Bolleke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacArthur Jnrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Bolleke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a leg kick but Bolleke moves out of range and MacArthur Jnr only half commits.
Jab by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
MacArthur Jnr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Robert MacArthur Jnr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Jnr looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
Bolleke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook but Bolleke avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bolleke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bolleke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacArthur Jnr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
MacArthur Jnr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
MacArthur Jnr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from MacArthur Jnr misses.
Bolleke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacArthur Jnr with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a counter right but Bolleke avoids it with no problem.#T2##CL#
Bolleke clinches up against the cage.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Bolleke has MacArthur Jnr pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bolleke pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending MacArthur Jnr tumbling to the mat - Bolleke dives into MacArthur Jnr's guard.
MacArthur Jnr keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
Bolleke scoring with punches to the head and body.
MacArthur Jnr 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.
MacArthur Jnr wants to stand but Bolleke is controlling the position.
MacArthur Jnr wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolleke landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Bolleke trying to control but MacArthur Jnr is working from the bottom.
MacArthur Jnr is adopting a defensive guard.
MacArthur Jnr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolleke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacArthur Jnr is controlling Bolleke's posture.
Bolleke scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bolleke pushing down on MacArthur Jnr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacArthur Jnr trying to control from the bottom.
Bolleke tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacArthur Jnr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bolleke is trying to control the action in half guard but MacArthur Jnr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacArthur Jnr moves into full guard.
MacArthur Jnr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bolleke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
MacArthur Jnr wants to sweep but no luck.
MacArthur Jnr wants to improve his position but instead Bolleke has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert MacArthur Jnr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur Jnr ducks down to avoid it.
Bolleke with a poor takedown
enabling MacArthur Jnr to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolleke misses with a hook.
MacArthur Jnr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bolleke digs a good body shot into MacArthur Jnr's ribs.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MacArthur Jnr throws a head kick but Bolleke moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacArthur Jnr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacArthur Jnr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bolleke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bolleke avoids a kick to the body.
Bolleke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke tries to clinch up.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that misses.
Bolleke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bolleke moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolleke feinted with a counter takedown.
Robert MacArthur Jnr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolleke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
MacArthur Jnr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bollekes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolleke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacArthur Jnr on the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr throws a head kick but Bolleke moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a loose jab but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Bolleke darts in and clinches MacArthur Jnr up against the cage.
MacArthur Jnr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MacArthur Jnr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bolleke.
MacArthur Jnr tries to throw a body punch but Bolleke avoids it by throwing MacArthur Jnr back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bolleke fails to land.
MacArthur Jnr tries to work over Bolleke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolleke lands a nice uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr gets underhooks to prevent Bolleke's takedown attempt.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a right to the head.
MacArthur Jnr tries to throw a body punch but Bolleke avoids it by throwing MacArthur Jnr back against the cage.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacArthur Jnr throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Bolleke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Jnr prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacArthur Jnr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolleke misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Bolleke.
Bolleke tries to score a body lock takedown but MacArthur Jnr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MacArthur Jnr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolleke's elbow.
MacArthur Jnr lands a body punch.
MacArthur Jnr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Bolleke lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bolleke is looking to take a break and control but MacArthur Jnr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacArthur Jnr is trying is best to control the position here.
MacArthur Jnr is trying to maintain the position but Bolleke is very close to passing his half guard.
MacArthur Jnr wants to improve his position but Bolleke is controlling well. #T3#
MacArthur Jnr is controlling Bolleke's position as best he can from this difficult position.
MacArthur Jnr trying to hold on to Bolleke's head to control him but Bolleke postures up.
Bolleke seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bolleke working the head and body with strikes.
MacArthur Jnr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bolleke.
MacArthur Jnr wants to get back to full guard.
MacArthur Jnr wants to control but Bolleke is keeping busy.
MacArthur Jnr is controlling Bolleke's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ground and pound from Bolleke.
Thomas Bolleke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacArthur Jnr tries to get to full guard but Bolleke has control of the leg.
Bolleke passes to side control.
MacArthur Jnr tries to buck Bolleke off but Bolleke is having none of it.
Bolleke wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacArthur Jnr keeps working.
Bolleke lands a nice forearm strike.
MacArthur Jnr seems a little lost for a moment, as Bolleke dominates the positioning.
Bolleke cracks MacArthur Jnr with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Bolleke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
MacArthur Jnr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bolleke's corner calls for a 1-2. Bolleke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
MacArthur Jnr just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bolleke tries to clinch up.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from MacArthur Jnr misses.
Bolleke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook.
Bolleke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr throws a nice inside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke.
Bolleke checks the leg kick nicely there.
MacArthur Jnr thows a body kick. Bolleke tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
MacArthur Jnr tries to land a front kick but Bolleke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bolleke attempts a counter takedown but MacArthur Jnr avoids it well and moves away.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Bolleke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacArthur Jnr keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick lands for MacArthur Jnr. #TD#
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
MacArthur Jnr trying to keep a closed guard but Bolleke is proving a slippery customer.
Bolleke prevents MacArthur Jnr from getting back to his feet.
MacArthur Jnr can't keep his opponent in guard - Bolleke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bolleke passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
Bolleke controlling from mount.
Bolleke trying to control but MacArthur Jnr is having none of it.
Bolleke lands a heavy elbow.
Bolleke looking to control but MacArthur Jnr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bolleke working MacArthur Jnr over with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Jnr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Bolleke working over MacArthur Jnr with some ground and pound. MacArthur Jnr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bolleke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacArthur Jnr is looking for a sweep. Bolleke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacArthur Jnr is trying to stand.
Bolleke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Bolleke wants to work for an arm triangle but MacArthur Jnr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bolleke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bolleke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Bolleke is looking for a kimura but MacArthur Jnr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bolleke to get the leverage. #T4#
Bolleke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacArthur Jnr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bolleke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
MacArthur Jnr wants to control but Bolleke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bolleke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
MacArthur Jnr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bolleke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bolleke's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - MacArthur Jnr's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I would not like to be Bolleke right now.
MacArthur Jnr is continuing to stall.
Bolleke tries to escape the position.

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 Thomas Bolleke.
I think Bolleke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bolleke!

A victorious Thomas Bolleke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#874 Lohmu v Bolleke     
Date:   Dec 26, 2020
#R1#
Lõhmus throws a shot to the body.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the side of Bolleke's head but Bolleke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lõhmus throws a shot from downtown. Bolleke moves away and avoids it.
Lõhmus misses with a head kick.
Lõhmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolleke checks the leg kick nicely there. #TD2#
Bolleke changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lõhmus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Bolleke is trying to get an arm triangle but Lõhmus is defending well.
Lõhmus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lõhmus is trying to buck Bolleke off.
Bolleke scoring with punches from side control.
Lõhmus is looking to regain half guard here but Bolleke keeps moving and retains side control.
Lõhmus wants to get back to his feet but Bolleke is dominant here and he's now got Lõhmus's back!#SUB2#
Bolleke working for the choke. #T1#
Bolleke slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lõhmus is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Well, with Bolleke on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lõhmus is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Lõhmus just trying to survive but Bolleke is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bolleke struggling to land strikes to the head as Lõhmus covers up.
Lõhmus tries to escape the position.
Lõhmus trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Bolleke is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lõhmus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bolleke keeps control of the position as Lõhmus tries to break free. #T2#
Bolleke scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Lõhmus is looking for a way out.
Lõhmus is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lõhmus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Bolleke is persistently looking for the submission but Lõhmus is defending it well.
Bolleke controlling well, preventing Lõhmus from escaping the position.
Good control from Bolleke.#T3#
Bolleke is landing with strikes. Lõhmus can't take much more of this.
Lõhmus prevents Bolleke from getting a body triangle.
Lõhmus trying to control the hands but Bolleke breaks the grip.
Lõhmus prevents Bolleke from getting a body triangle.
Bolleke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lõhmus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lõhmus trying to get back to his feet but Bolleke is in full control for now.
Lõhmus trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Bolleke has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lõhmus has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T4#
Bolleke is looking to control Lõhmus but Lõhmus is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lõhmus wants to control his opponent's hands but Bolleke gets his hands free.
Lõhmus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bolleke's guard. Nice work there by Lõhmus. #SU#
Lõhmus decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bolleke, up you get!
Lõhmus blocks a jab.
Bolleke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lõhmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke.
Bolleke jabs at Lõhmus's body.
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bolleke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lõhmus connects with a jab.
Bolleke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolleke scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke dominated that round.
That's time! Lõhmus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bolleke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a sloppy head kick and Bolleke moves out of range easily.
Bolleke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Lõhmus saw that one coming.
Lõhmus misses with a straight right.
Lõhmus feints and then cracks Bolleke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bolleke down.
Jab, jab by Bolleke - just one landing.
Lõhmus tries a low kick but Bolleke avoids it.
Bolleke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bolleke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bolleke tries to clinch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus lunges at Bolleke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bolleke's hand.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke avoids a kick to the body.
Bolleke jabs Lõhmus right on the nose. Lõhmus blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Lõhmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Bolleke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a looping left.
Bolleke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lõhmus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joosep Lõhmus is winning the standup battle so far.
Lõhmus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bolleke's sensitive parts.
Lõhmus loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
Lõhmus avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Lõhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke walks into a straight right hand from Lõhmus.
Bolleke throws a hook but Lõhmus avoids it easily.
Lõhmus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bolleke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bolleke throws a nice looking combination but Lõhmus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bolleke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Lõhmus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. #T2#
Bolleke punishes Lõhmus's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolleke cracks Lõhmus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bolleke throws a hook but Lõhmus blocks it.
Lõhmus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lõhmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolleke moves away from the strike by Lõhmus.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
Bolleke scores with a nice strike.
Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Bolleke swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus is looking to counter punch.
Lõhmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke is looking to clinch.
Bolleke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bolleke takes a swing at Lõhmus's ribcage but misses.
Bolleke misses with a hook. Lõhmus ducked under it nicely.
Lõhmus ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolleke misses with a looping left.#T3#
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Lõhmus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lõhmus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lõhmus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lõhmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolleke.
Lõhmus tries to land a front kick but Bolleke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bolleke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lõhmus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range and Lõhmus settles back down.
Lõhmus throws the kick towards the body but Bolleke avoids it.
Lõhmus lands a nice shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Bolleke blocks the low kick.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolleke misses the jab.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Lõhmus's corner calls for a 1-2. Lõhmus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Lõhmus is just out of range.
Lõhmus throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolleke is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That kick from Lõhmus tenderised Bolleke's leg. Bolleke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lõhmus swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Bolleke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bolleke.#T4#
Lõhmus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Bolleke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke throws the left hand but Lõhmus avoids the punch easily.
Bolleke scores with the left hand. Lõhmus knows he should have avoided that one.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lõhmus defends it well.
Lõhmus jabs Bolleke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lõhmus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Bolleke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lõhmus sets himself, and Bolleke steps forward looking for the clinch! Lõhmus avoids it this time.
Lõhmus lands a right hook to the body.
Lõhmus missing with a left hand there. Bolleke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
Bolleke with the counter takedown but Lõhmus avoids it easily.
Bolleke takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Bolleke drives through and clinches with Lõhmus against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lõhmus fails to land.
Lõhmus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Bolleke has clasped his hands together around Lõhmus's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bolleke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lõhmus keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joosep Lõhmus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
Bolleke connects with the punch.#CL2#
Bolleke clinches.
Lõhmus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lõhmus can't find room to land a body shot as Bolleke controls the action. #TD2#
Bolleke tightens his grip and picks Lõhmus up, before dumping him to the ground. Lõhmus manages to land in guard.

Lõhmus is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Lõhmus breaks the clinch.
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
Lõhmus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bolleke just manages to avoid it.
Bolleke with a jab.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Bolleke punishes Lõhmus's body with a nice straight punch.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
Lõhmus connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Lõhmus lands a body shot.
Bolleke defending well as Lõhmus loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Lõhmus misses.
Lõhmus looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.
Lõhmus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bolleke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lõhmus defends it well.
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Bolleke counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bolleke.
Lõhmus tries to circle away but Bolleke has him pinned against the cage.
A hook to the body from Bolleke.
Lõhmus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lõhmus gets underhooks to prevent Bolleke's takedown attempt.
Lõhmus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lõhmus has had enough of the clinch but Bolleke keeps him there for the moment.
Lõhmus wants to get back to striking at distance but Bolleke won't allow it.
Bolleke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke is trying to drag Lõhmus to the mat but Lõhmus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Joosep Lõhmus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bolleke.
Lõhmus scores with a shot to the side of Bolleke's head. #T2#
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lõhmus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke is trying to drag Lõhmus to the mat but Lõhmus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bolleke prevents a body shot from Lõhmus.
Bolleke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bolleke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lõhmus's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lõhmus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lõhmus blocks an uppercut.
Lõhmus is looking to break free of the clinch but Bolleke has double underhooks.
Lõhmus misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lõhmus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bolleke tries to clinch up but Lõhmus circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke ducks right into an uppercut from Lõhmus. #T3#
Bolleke tries to clinch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolleke moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolleke throws a shot to the body.
Bolleke throws a good cross that connects.
Lõhmus throws a jab when Bolleke was well out of range.
Bolleke connects with a jab.
Bolleke ducks right into an uppercut from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bolleke finds it's way round the side to connect with Lõhmus's head.
Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lõhmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke.
Nice jab there from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Bolleke closes the distance and pushes Lõhmus back into the cage.
Bolleke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bolleke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bolleke wants a takedown but no success here.
Bolleke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lõhmus backwards.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Lõhmus blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Lõhmus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lõhmus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bolleke doesn't manage to clinch there - Lõhmus circles away.
A swing and a miss from Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Lõhmus saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Lõhmus.
Joosep Lõhmus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lõhmus throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Lõhmus.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lõhmus slips under a jab from Bolleke.
Lõhmus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bolleke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lõhmus takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Joosep Lõhmus did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Lõhmus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lõhmus scores with a jab. Bolleke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lõhmus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bolleke tries to clinch but Lõhmus is having none of it.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
Bolleke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Lõhmus misses.
Lõhmus cracks Bolleke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bolleke blocks a jab.
Bolleke cracks Lõhmus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lõhmus lands with a straight right. Bolleke didn't see that one coming.
Lõhmus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bolleke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bolleke swings widly with a right hand
and Lõhmus counters with a nice uppercut.
Lõhmus is looking to slow Bolleke down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bolleke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bolleke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolleke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lõhmus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lõhmus throws out a loose jab but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Bolleke avoids it easily.
Lõhmus sets himself, and Bolleke steps forward looking for the clinch! Lõhmus avoids it this time.#T1#
Bolleke lands a really nice looking cross but Lõhmus seems unphased.
Lõhmus defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand.
Bolleke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lõhmus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bolleke digs a good hook to Lõhmus's body.
Lõhmus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bolleke. That did some damage!
Bolleke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bolleke staying out of range there.
Lõhmus misses with a straight left.
Lõhmus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lõhmus lands with a good body shot.
Lõhmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolleke is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bolleke walks into a stiff left hand from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Lõhmus.
Bolleke scores with a hook.
Lõhmus throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolleke throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Bolleke blocks the low kick.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Lõhmus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolleke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Bolleke.
Bolleke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lõhmus.
Bolleke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lõhmus looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
Lõhmus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Lõhmus misses.
Bolleke dives in and grabs Lõhmus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lõhmus pushes down on Bolleke's head and hops out.
Lõhmus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range and Lõhmus settles back down.
Bolleke wants to counter with a clinch but Lõhmus pushes him away.
Lõhmus misses with a looping left.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the side of Bolleke's head but Bolleke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lõhmus looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lõhmus moves away.
Bolleke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Bolleke avoids it easily.#T3#
Lõhmus throws a shot from downtown. Bolleke moves away and avoids it.
Bolleke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bolleke shoots in and drives through. Lõhmus sprawls well.
Bolleke catches Lõhmus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lõhmus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bolleke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lõhmus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bolleke throws a hook to the side of Lõhmus's head but Lõhmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lõhmus digs a good hook to Bolleke's body.
Lõhmus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bolleke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bolleke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lõhmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolleke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - Bolleke coming out on top.
Bolleke takes a swing at Lõhmus's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke tries to move into range but Lõhmus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lõhmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke.
Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lõhmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke.
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Lõhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lõhmus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolleke throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus drops his hands momentarily and Bolleke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Bolleke misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Lõhmus. That snapped Bolleke's head back.
Bolleke wants to clinch up but Lõhmus keeps it at a distance.
Lõhmus defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand.
Bolleke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joosep Lõhmus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bolleke.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bolleke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lõhmus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bolleke.
Bolleke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joosep Lõhmus had his way with Thomas Bolleke in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Lõhmus motions for Bolleke to come forward. Lõhmus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bolleke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bolleke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lõhmus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bolleke is looking to clinch.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but Bolleke moves out of range easily.
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lõhmus clobbers Bolleke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
Bolleke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lõhmus. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lõhmus.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the side of Bolleke's head but Bolleke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolleke lands a right hook to the body.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut.
Bolleke tries to counter with a clinch but Lõhmus shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lõhmus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolleke tries to clinch there but Lõhmus circles away.
It looked like Lõhmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lõhmus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bolleke.
Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lõhmus.
Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lõhmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke.
Lõhmus loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
A slow jab from Lõhmus misses its intended target.
Bolleke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Lõhmus walks into a left hand.
Lõhmus connects with an inside leg kick.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES#
Lõhmus kicks Bolleke off and gets to his feet.
Thomas Bolleke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lõhmus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lõhmus connects with a leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Bolleke blocks it.
A good leg kick by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a nice looking combination but Bolleke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lõhmus scores with a sloppy right hand. Bolleke should have avoided that one.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Lõhmus slips the punch.
Bolleke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolleke misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bolleke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bolleke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lõhmus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Lõhmus.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut
and Lõhmus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lõhmus lands a right hook to the body.
Lõhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joosep Lõhmus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Lõhmus lands with a cross.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but Lõhmus moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bolleke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bolleke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lõhmus counter with a right hand.
Lõhmus jabs Bolleke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lõhmus slips a straight right by Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a jab when Lõhmus was well out of range.
Lõhmus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lõhmus throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lõhmus scores with a leg kick.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut. Bolleke saw that one coming.
Bolleke steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bolleke moves away from the strike by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus stalks Bolleke and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bolleke's face. Bolleke staggers backwards, shaken.
Lõhmus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target. #T4#
Lõhmus scores with a body shot.
Bolleke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lõhmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Lõhmus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bolleke lands a jab to the nose.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Bolleke misses the jab.
Lõhmus scores with a leg kick.
Bolleke tests Lõhmus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bolleke misses with a hook
and Lõhmus counters with a two punch combo.
Lõhmus misses with a looping right.
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but Lõhmus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus stuns Bolleke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bolleke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke takes one on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joosep Lõhmus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lõhmus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep Lõhmus!

Joosep Lõhmus retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Joosep Lõhmus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GAMMA#870 Lohmu v Bolleke     
Date:   Dec 05, 2020
#R1#
Bolleke cracks Lõhmus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lõhmus misses with a straight right.
Lõhmus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lõhmus scores with a hook to the body. Bolleke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lõhmus moves away.
Bolleke walks into a stiff left hand from Lõhmus.
Bolleke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bolleke! But no joy.
Bolleke lands a jab to the head.
Bolleke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Lõhmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lõhmus takes one to the chin there.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but Lõhmus ducks down to avoid it.
Lõhmus misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lõhmus is looking to counter punch.
Lõhmus misses with a hook. Bolleke ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Lõhmus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the head.
Bolleke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bolleke misses with a hook. Lõhmus ducked under it nicely.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range and Lõhmus settles back down.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bolleke has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lõhmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Lõhmus.#CL2#
Bolleke closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Lõhmus breaks the clinch.
Lõhmus tests Bolleke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lõhmus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bolleke on the side of the head.
Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolleke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lõhmus throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Lõhmus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bolleke slips a jab from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus wants to land a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range.
Lõhmus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick from Lõhmus, right into the meat of the thigh.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lõhmus.#TD2#
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lõhmus trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bolleke manages to pass to mount!
Lõhmus is trying desperately to improve position.
Lõhmus has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Bolleke's lack of action.
Lõhmus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Bolleke prevents Lõhmus from standing back up. #ES#
Lõhmus kicks off Bolleke and gets to his feet.
Lõhmus misses with a leg kick.
Bolleke blocks a jab.
Lõhmus misses with a hook
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
Lõhmus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bolleke looks to throw the jab but Lõhmus is out of range.
Bolleke slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
Bolleke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bolleke moves out of range of the leg kick from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus is looking to score with low kicks.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lõhmus.
Bolleke 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.
Bolleke moves in looking to clinch but Lõhmus pushes him off.
Bolleke moves away from the strike by Lõhmus. #T4#
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolleke.
Bolleke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lõhmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bolleke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lõhmus connects with a jab.
Lõhmus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
It looked like Lõhmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Lõhmus counter with a right hand.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lõhmus.
A little jabbing left from Bolleke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick which misses Bolleke's front leg but catches the back leg as Bolleke tries to avoid it.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Bolleke moved away.
Lõhmus misses with a hook.
Bolleke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from Lõhmus misses its intended target.
Bolleke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joosep Lõhmus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lõhmus connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Bolleke moves into the clinch.#BC#
Lõhmus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Bolleke closes the distance and pushes Lõhmus back into the cage.
Bolleke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lõhmus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lõhmus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Bolleke wants the takedown. Lõhmus is fighting it off but Bolleke persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lõhmus's guard against the cage.
Lõhmus is looking to stand back up but Bolleke counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lõhmus.

Lõhmus wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lõhmus is looking for a sweep. Bolleke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bolleke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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!
Lõhmus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bolleke is working away from the top position though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bolleke connects with a nice short shot to Lõhmus's temple. #T1#
Bolleke is trying to control the action in half guard but Lõhmus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lõhmus tries to kick Bolleke off in order to stand up. Bolleke Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #ES#
Lõhmus bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Lõhmus misses the jab.#CL2#
Bolleke closes the distance and pushes Lõhmus back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lõhmus.
Bolleke lands a right hand. #TD2#
Bolleke has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lõhmus clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Joosep Lõhmus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lõhmus is trying to get back to his feet but Bolleke has full control of the position and if anything, Lõhmus has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Lõhmus just trying to survive but Bolleke is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lõhmus is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Bolleke patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T2#
Lõhmus just trying to survive but Bolleke is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lõhmus staying busy and making it hard for Bolleke to control.
Lõhmus tries to roll but Bolleke sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Bolleke is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bolleke lands with a hammerfist to the side of Lõhmus's head.
Bolleke is punishing Lõhmus with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB2#
Lõhmus defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Lõhmus showing good submission defense here.
Lõhmus wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Bolleke lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #SUB2#
Bolleke is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Lõhmus right now.
Lõhmus trying to get back to his feet but Bolleke is in full control for now.
I really don't envy Lõhmus right now.
Lõhmus trying to control the hands but Bolleke breaks the grip.
Bolleke has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Lõhmus. #ES#
Lõhmus manages to escape to his feet.
Lõhmus throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bolleke with a hook.#T4#
Lõhmus walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolleke checks a low kick from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lõhmus duly obliges.
Lõhmus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bolleke checks it well.
Nice uppercut there from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus connects with a leg kick.
Lõhmus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bolleke lands with a nice body punch.
Bolleke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lõhmus misses with a hook
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bolleke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lõhmus ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Lõhmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus wants to slow Bolleke down by chopping away at his legs.
Bolleke throws out a counter right but Lõhmus avoids it with no problem.
Lõhmus tries to score with a low kick but Bolleke moves his leg out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Lõhmus saw that one coming.
Bolleke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bolleke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bolleke lands a jab to the nose.
Lõhmus lands a jab.
Bolleke tries to clinch but Lõhmus is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Lõhmus.
A little feinted left hand from Lõhmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joosep Lõhmus is winning the standup battle so far.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolleke lands with a straight right. Lõhmus didn't see that one coming.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Lõhmus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke misses with a straight right.
Lõhmus misses with a left hand
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
Bolleke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lõhmus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lõhmus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolleke lands with a straight right. Lõhmus didn't see that one coming.
Lõhmus throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Lõhmus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lõhmus defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Bolleke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bolleke has a couple of punches blocked by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus tries a body shot but Bolleke blocks it.
Lõhmus misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Lõhmus breaks from the clinch.
Lõhmus throws a push kick but Bolleke slaps the foot to one side.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lõhmus sprawls well. Lõhmus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bolleke gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Lõhmus misses the target.
Lõhmus tries to move into range but Bolleke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Bolleke finds it's way through Lõhmus's defenses.
Bolleke misses the jab.#T2#
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lõhmus drops his hands momentarily and Bolleke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bolleke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lõhmus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joosep Lõhmus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lõhmus lands a body shot.
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!
Lõhmus moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
Lõhmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bolleke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lõhmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke.
Bolleke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lõhmus loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Lõhmus slips the punch.
Lõhmus avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
It looked like Lõhmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick as Bolleke jumps back.
Bolleke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Lõhmus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lõhmus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bolleke is able to avoid easily.
Bolleke throws out a counter right but Lõhmus avoids it with no problem.
Lõhmus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bolleke staying out of range there.
A left lands for Bolleke.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lõhmus.
Bolleke works the jab nicely.
Lõhmus motions for Bolleke to come forward. Lõhmus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bolleke! But no joy.
Bolleke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bolleke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lõhmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bolleke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick
and Bolleke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolleke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lõhmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolleke.
Bolleke throws out a counter right but Lõhmus avoids it with no problem.
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Bolleke sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lõhmus lands a head shot.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lõhmus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lõhmus scores with a leg kick.
Bolleke darts in looking for a takedown but Lõhmus gets double underhooks and turns Bolleke into the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Lõhmus misses with a leg kick
and Lõhmus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolleke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lõhmus.
Bolleke checks a low kick from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
Bolleke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the strikes.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the body.
Lõhmus motions for Bolleke to come forward. Lõhmus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bolleke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lõhmus under the eye.
Lõhmus moves out of range as Bolleke strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Lõhmus moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke looks to throw the jab but Lõhmus is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lõhmus.
Bolleke checks the leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the side of Bolleke's head but Bolleke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolleke misses with a right hand
and Lõhmus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolleke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolleke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lõhmus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus slips a jab from Bolleke.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bolleke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Lõhmus swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolleke.#T1#
Bolleke lands a jab to Lõhmus's midsection.
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot by Lõhmus.
Bolleke throws a series of punches but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus scores with a punch to the head.
Bolleke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
Bolleke moves out of range of the body kick.
Lõhmus moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Lõhmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lõhmus throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Lõhmus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bolleke tries to clinch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Bolleke scores with a sloppy right hand. Lõhmus should have avoided that one. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lõhmus swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bolleke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lõhmus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bolleke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lõhmus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut
and Bolleke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice cross by Lõhmus.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lõhmus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Lõhmus loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
A shot to the liver by Bolleke. Beautiful body shot.
Bolleke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bolleke's corner calls for a 1-2. Bolleke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lõhmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.#T3#
Lõhmus throws a low kick but Bolleke moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Lõhmus saw that one coming.
Bolleke is looking to clinch.
Lõhmus connects with a crisp jab.
Bolleke moves away from the strike by Lõhmus.
Bolleke with a jab.
Bolleke is looking to clinch.
Lõhmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Lõhmus misses.
Lõhmus tries to score with a low kick but Bolleke moves his leg out of the way.
Lõhmus misses with a hook
and Bolleke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lõhmus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lõhmus scores with a nice strike.
Lõhmus clobbers Bolleke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Bolleke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lõhmus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
A solid body kick from Lõhmus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke checks a low kick from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolleke scores with a nice right hand.
Bolleke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lõhmus with the inside leg kick.
Lõhmus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bolleke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bolleke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lõhmus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lõhmus throws a chopping leg kick but Bolleke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Joosep Lõhmus will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Lõhmus misses with a looping right.
Bolleke throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Lõhmus to counter with a crisp jab.
Lõhmus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bolleke counters with a straight right hand.
Bolleke moves in looking to clinch but Lõhmus pushes him off.
Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bolleke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lõhmus is fending him off so far but Bolleke persists. Nope, Lõhmus circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Lõhmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lõhmus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bolleke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bolleke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lõhmus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bolleke shoots in and drives through. Lõhmus sprawls well.
Bolleke tries to clinch up but Lõhmus circles away and keeps his distance.
Bolleke staying out of range there.
Lõhmus keeps the fight on the outside.
Lõhmus wants to slow Bolleke down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but Lõhmus ducks down to avoid it.
Lõhmus missing with a left hand there. Bolleke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lõhmus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lõhmus thows a leg kick but Bolleke checks it
and Bolleke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lõhmus scores with a shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bolleke crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lõhmus - the referee stops the clock and Bolleke gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lõhmus. Bolleke manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Bolleke moved away.
Lõhmus lands a nice looking body shot.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lõhmus as he jumps to the side.
Joosep Lõhmus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bolleke.
Bolleke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lõhmus has time to react.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##CL2#
Bolleke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lõhmus, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Lõhmus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lõhmus throws a body kick that misses.
Lõhmus looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
Bolleke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Lõhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lõhmus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lõhmus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolleke.
Lõhmus walks into a straight right hand from Bolleke.
Bolleke looks to land a right hand but Lõhmus moved out of range.
Lõhmus lands an overhand right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lõhmus.
Bolleke is looking to clinch.
Lõhmus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lõhmus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Lõhmus.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bolleke throws a hook to the side of Lõhmus's head but Lõhmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lõhmus.
A little jabbing left from Bolleke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lõhmus moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
Bolleke looks to land a right hand but Lõhmus moved out of range.
Bolleke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bolleke tries to close the distance and clinch but Lõhmus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Lõhmus misses the target.
Lõhmus's corner calls for a 1-2. Lõhmus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lõhmus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Good work by Bolleke as he checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target.
Lõhmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lõhmus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a hook
and Bolleke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lõhmus looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
Lõhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lõhmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke.
Bolleke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bolleke scores with a shot to the body.
Bolleke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lõhmus paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Lõhmus gets tackled into the cage by Bolleke. Bolleke maintains the clinch. #BC#
Lõhmus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lõhmus throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joosep Lõhmus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lõhmus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48

The fight is ruled a draw!

Joosep Lõhmus retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

 

Event: GAMMA#864 Bolleke v Daghammar     
Date:   Nov 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daghammar jabs Bolleke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab from Daghammar.
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daghammar.
Bolleke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Daghammar jabs Bolleke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daghammar misses with a low kick.
Daghammar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daghammar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
As Daghammar tries to get set, Bolleke tries to push him back and clinch up but Daghammar manages to avoid the attempt.
Daghammar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bolleke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bolleke throws a hook but Daghammar blocks it.
Bolleke throws an overhand right that lands on Daghammar's shoulder, as Daghammar tries to avoid the shot.
Daghammar misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bolleke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daghammar misses with a wild body shot.
Daghammar takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
Bolleke tries to counter by clinching up but Daghammar breaks away and moves out of range.
Thomas Bolleke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Daghammar. Beautiful body shot.
Bolleke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Daghammar counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolleke lands a body shot.
Daghammar with the inside leg kick.
Daghammar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bolleke rather than just go for the knockout.
Bolleke lands a nice hook to Daghammar's body. Daghammar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Daghammar.
Bolleke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daghammar.
Bolleke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Daghammar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bolleke avoids it really well and circles away.
Daghammar throws an overhand right that lands on Bolleke's shoulder, as Bolleke tries to avoid the shot.
Daghammar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke. #TD2#
Bolleke tries to sprawl but Daghammar drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke is trying to get back to full guard.
Bolleke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bolleke trying to control the position. #SUB#
Bolleke has his foot on Daghammar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daghammar works his way back into a safe position though.
Bolleke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daghammar.
Daghammar postures up in Bolleke's guard and throws a big left but Bolleke blocks it.
Daghammar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bolleke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daghammar.
Daghammar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bolleke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daghammar sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Daghammar wants to control from the top but Bolleke keeps moving.
Daghammar won't allow Bolleke to sweep him here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bolleke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bolleke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bolleke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bolleke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Daghammar misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolleke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Daghammar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Daghammar lands a jab to Bolleke's midsection.
Bolleke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bolleke lands a head shot.#T4#
Bolleke leaves Daghammar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bolleke lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daghammar swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke throws a lazy uppercut
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daghammar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daghammar counters with a stiff right hand.
Daghammar misses with a low kick as Bolleke jumps back.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Bolleke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daghammar.
A little feinted left hand from Bolleke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bolleke throws a nice looking combination but Daghammar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dag Daghammar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bolleke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bolleke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Daghammar fails with the takedown.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Daghammar.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Bolleke lands a head shot.
Thomas Bolleke is winning the standup battle so far.
Bolleke moves away from the strike by Daghammar.
Bolleke checks a leg kick.
Daghammar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Daghammar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daghammar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar wants to slow Bolleke down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut. Bolleke saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Daghammar.
Daghammar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bolleke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Daghammar gets tackled into the cage by Bolleke. Bolleke maintains the clinch. #T1#
Daghammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolleke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daghammar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolleke.
Daghammar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Daghammar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daghammar.
Bolleke works on Daghammar's body with a couple of short punches.
Bolleke lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolleke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daghammar's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daghammar.
Daghammar tries to throw a body punch but Bolleke avoids it by throwing Daghammar back against the cage.
Daghammar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daghammar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bolleke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bolleke working aggressively here. #T2#
Daghammar lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daghammar lands with a left to the head.
Daghammar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolleke lands a body shot.
Daghammar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daghammar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bolleke scores with a shot to the side of Daghammar's head.
Daghammar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Bolleke blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bolleke.
Daghammar is looking to control Bolleke's arms but Bolleke gets an underhook and turns him. Now Daghammar has his back to the cage.
Bolleke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Daghammar misses with a punch to the body.
Daghammar misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daghammar.
Bolleke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daghammar's elbow.
Daghammar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daghammar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Daghammar misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Bolleke.
Bolleke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Bolleke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Bolleke.
Daghammar throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Bolleke.
Daghammar takes a shot to the head.
Daghammar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bolleke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bolleke throws a head punch that misses.
Daghammar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Bolleke blocks a body shot from Daghammar.
Daghammar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daghammar wants to break free but Bolleke has control.
Bolleke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Daghammar on the inside.
A short right from Bolleke.
Daghammar avoiding damage. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Bolleke.
Thomas Bolleke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Daghammar.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Daghammar breaks from the clinch.
Daghammar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Bolleke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar scores with a hook to the body. Bolleke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bolleke lands a nice shot that snaps Daghammar's head back.
Bolleke cracks Daghammar with an open hand slap.
Bolleke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bolleke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daghammar slips under a jab.
Daghammar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daghammar throws a front kick aimed at Bolleke's knee but Bolleke avoids it well.
Bolleke checks a leg kick.
Bolleke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daghammar motions for Bolleke to come forward. Daghammar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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 Thomas Bolleke 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.#R3#
Daghammar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daghammar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bolleke checks the leg kick.
Daghammar staying out of range there.
Daghammar missing with a left hand there. Bolleke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daghammar misses with a low kick.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Daghammar tries to counter it with a takedown but Bolleke pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Daghammar throws a shot from downtown. Bolleke moves away and avoids it.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
Bolleke tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Daghammar manages to circle out of the way.
Bolleke connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but Daghammar moved out of range nicely.
Daghammar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bolleke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Daghammar defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Daghammar misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke jabs Daghammar right on the nose. Daghammar blinks but takes it well.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Daghammar swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Daghammar is just out of range.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with a hook.
Bolleke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Daghammar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Daghammar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Daghammar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bolleke's head.
Daghammar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Daghammar
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Bolleke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daghammar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bolleke throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daghammar looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
Daghammar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bolleke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bolleke throwing a counter right hand but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Bolleke slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Bolleke misses the target.
Daghammar looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.
Bolleke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bolleke throws a shot to the body.
Daghammar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bolleke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Daghammar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Daghammar. Beautiful body shot.
A cross from Bolleke lands.#T3#
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Daghammar.
Daghammar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Daghammar gets tackled into the cage by Bolleke. Bolleke maintains the clinch.
Bolleke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Daghammar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bolleke prevents it.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Daghammar has Bolleke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bolleke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Daghammar swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daghammar tries to work over Bolleke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolleke lands a hook that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Bolleke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daghammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daghammar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bolleke scores with a shoulder strike.
Daghammar is working for takedown but Bolleke is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thomas Bolleke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dag Daghammar.#T4#
Bolleke lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Bolleke.
Bolleke blocks a body shot from Daghammar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daghammar swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bolleke tries to work over Daghammar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolleke gets through Daghammar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke blocks an uppercut.
Bolleke blocks a body shot from Daghammar.
Bolleke lands with a right to the head.
Daghammar tries to work over Bolleke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daghammar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bolleke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bolleke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bolleke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolleke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Bolleke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daghammar moves away.
Daghammar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bolleke defends it well.
Daghammar defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Bolleke misses.
A swing and a miss from Bolleke.
Daghammar misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke misses with a looping left.
Daghammar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Daghammar throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolleke.
Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Bolleke finds it's way through Daghammar's defenses.
Daghammar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bolleke checks it well.
Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Daghammar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bolleke slips under a jab.#T1#
Bolleke needs to keep his hands up - Daghammar had a free shot at his head there.
Bolleke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
Daghammar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bolleke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daghammar momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Bolleke. No joy for Daghammar on that attempt.
Daghammar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bolleke counters with a nice uppercut.
Daghammar throws a low kick, looking for Bolleke's leg but Bolleke calmly moves out of range.
Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Bolleke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Bolleke blocks the leg kick.
Nice shot by Bolleke.
Daghammar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bolleke seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Bolleke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolleke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daghammar blocking some punches.
Daghammar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bolleke throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Bolleke.
Bolleke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daghammar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bolleke after a bit of a struggle.
Daghammar trying to stall but Bolleke improves his position.
Bolleke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daghammar's elbow.
Bolleke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bolleke blocks an uppercut.
Bolleke tries to work over Daghammar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Bolleke fails to land.
Daghammar tries a body shot but Bolleke blocks it.
Daghammar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolleke gets through Daghammar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daghammar.
Daghammar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolleke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Bolleke on the inside.
Daghammar misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bolleke fails to land.
Daghammar is trying to push Bolleke away but Bolleke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Daghammar tries to throw a body punch but Bolleke avoids it by throwing Daghammar back against the cage.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolleke prevents a body shot from Daghammar.
Bolleke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bolleke scores with a shot to the side of Daghammar's head.
Bolleke pushes Daghammar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Daghammar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daghammar is pushing Bolleke up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bolleke misses with the head strike. #T4#
Bolleke presses Daghammar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Bolleke.
Daghammar misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolleke tries to throw a body punch but Daghammar avoids it by throwing Bolleke back against the cage.
Daghammar working aggressively here.
Bolleke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daghammar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Bolleke lands a nice shot to the body.
Daghammar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolleke misses with some punches.
Bolleke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bolleke lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Bolleke.
Bolleke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daghammar's elbow.
Daghammar misses with a punch on the inside.
Daghammar lands with a short shot to the head.
Bolleke has a couple of punches blocked by Daghammar.
Daghammar blocks a body shot from Bolleke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke had his way with Dag Daghammar in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Daghammar blocks a jab.#CL#
Bolleke darts in and clinches Daghammar up against the cage.
Daghammar wants a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Bolleke.
Daghammar taking a breather.
A short left from Bolleke.
Daghammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bolleke.
Daghammar prevents a body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke lands a hook that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Bolleke misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daghammar.
Bolleke throws a punch but it's blocked by Daghammar.
Daghammar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Daghammar on the inside.
Bolleke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Daghammar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Bolleke presses Daghammar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bolleke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolleke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bolleke tries to work over Daghammar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daghammar misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Bolleke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daghammar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Bolleke.
A right hand to the body from Bolleke.
Daghammar blocks a body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke tries to throw a body punch but Daghammar avoids it by throwing Bolleke back against the cage.
Daghammar misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolleke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bolleke gets through Daghammar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke works on Daghammar's body with a couple of short punches.
Bolleke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daghammar can do to turn this around?
A short right from Bolleke on the inside.
Daghammar misses with a body punch.
A short right from Daghammar on the inside.
Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke lands a hook that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bolleke.
Daghammar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Daghammar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolleke is working Daghammar over against the cage.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daghammar trying to control the position but instead, Bolleke has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daghammar into the cage.
Bolleke lands a nice uppercut.
Bolleke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
Bolleke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bolleke misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Bolleke on the inside.
Bolleke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bolleke is leaning against Daghammar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bolleke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daghammar.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bolleke.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bolleke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daghammar has had enough of the clinch but Bolleke keeps him there for the moment.
Daghammar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Bolleke misses with the head strike.
Daghammar wants to take the fight to the mat but Bolleke manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bolleke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daghammar.
A short uppercut from Bolleke.
A shot in the inside from Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Bolleke.
Bolleke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bolleke lands a left hand.
Bolleke lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Daghammar is rocked!
Bolleke can't find room to land a body shot as Daghammar controls the action.
Nice body punch from Bolleke.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
Daghammar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards. #T4#
Bolleke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daghammar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
Daghammar can't break the clinch.
Daghammar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
Bolleke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolleke gets through Daghammar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Daghammar lands with a light punch inside.
Bolleke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bolleke blocking some punches.
Bolleke tries to work over Daghammar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolleke has a couple of punches blocked by Daghammar.
Bolleke tries a body shot but Daghammar blocks it.
Bolleke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daghammar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daghammar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas Bolleke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bolleke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Daghammar as the two fighters clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Bolleke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bolleke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bolleke!

Thomas Bolleke retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Thomas Bolleke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Dag Daghammar spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better fighter this time. You win lose, and you some some.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#858 Bolleke v Newton     
Date:   Oct 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolleke misses with a hook.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Newton saw that one coming.
Newton stuns Bolleke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Newton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bolleke. Bolleke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donk. Newton catches Bolleke right on the button with a cross.
Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Bolleke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newton.
Bolleke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Newton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Newton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newton misses with a looping right.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Newton lands a body shot.
Bolleke throws a hook to the side of Newton's head but Newton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Newton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Newton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolleke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Newtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bolleke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Newton throws out the jab.
Newton digs a good body shot into Bolleke's ribs.
Bill Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bolleke has closed the distance and engaged Newton in a clinch. #T1#
Bolleke blocks an uppercut.
Newton misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bolleke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolleke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bolleke lands a hook that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Bolleke.
I was talking to Bolleke's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Newton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Newton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bolleke gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Newton.
A right handed body shot lands from Newton.
Newton tries to pull guard but Bolleke forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Newton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thomas Bolleke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Newton.
Bolleke tries a body shot but Newton blocks it.
Bolleke blocks an uppercut.
Bolleke lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolleke tries a body shot but Newton blocks it. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bolleke.
Newton lands a shoulder strike.
Bolleke has a couple of punches blocked by Newton.
Newton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Bolleke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newton's elbow.
Bolleke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bolleke just stands there and leans against the cage.
Newton prevents a body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke prevents a body shot from Newton.
Newton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newton takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bolleke.
Still in the clinch, Newton scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bolleke.
Bolleke fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Newton pulls guard.
Newton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Newton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bolleke manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bolleke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bolleke controlling Newton's posture. #T3##SUB2#
Newton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bolleke is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bolleke has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolleke landing some decent shots from guard.
Bolleke trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bolleke postures up and lands a big shot to Newton's brow. #SUB2#
Newton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bolleke landing some decent shots from guard.
Bolleke distracts Newton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Newton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bolleke landing with the ground and pound.
Bolleke won't allow Newton to sweep him here.
Bolleke lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Newton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bolleke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bolleke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bolleke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Newton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolleke is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Newton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newton fails with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Newton misses.
Bolleke swats away the attempt to clinch by Newton.
Newton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bill Newton seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Bolleke moves into the clinch.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke swings wildly with an uppercut but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Newton tries to throw a body punch but Bolleke avoids it by throwing Newton back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bolleke.
A short right from Bolleke on the inside.
A hook to the body from Bolleke. #T1#
Newton blocking some punches.
Bolleke lands a hook that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolleke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bolleke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Bolleke misses with the head strike.
Bolleke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolleke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke prevents a body shot from Newton.
Bolleke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Newton jumps into guard, dragging Bolleke to the mat.
Bolleke postures up and lands a big shot to Newton's brow.
Bolleke chips away with some ground and pound.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Newton trying to keep a closed guard but Bolleke is proving a slippery customer.
Bolleke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bolleke trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom. #T2#
Bolleke scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Bolleke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Newton working for a triangle but Bolleke defends it easily. #SUB2#
Newton working for a triangle but Bolleke defends it easily.
Thomas Bolleke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bolleke manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Newton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Newton pushes down on Bolleke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bolleke wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Newton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolleke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Newton wants to pass to mount but Bolleke is defending the position.
Bolleke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newton can do to turn this around?
Bolleke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Newton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bolleke manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newton has Bolleke in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Bolleke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bolleke has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.
Bolleke landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Newton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bolleke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Newton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bolleke escapes and throws Newton's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Newton manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Bolleke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolleke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newton.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Newton momentarily.
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
Newton takes one to the chin there.
Newton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newton blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Bolleke throwing a counter right hand but Newton manages to avoid it.
Newton throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Bolleke rushes Newton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bolleke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Newton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bolleke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bolleke throws a punch but it's blocked by Newton.
Bolleke throws a punch but it's blocked by Newton. #T1#
Newton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newton jumps guard but Bolleke turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Newton misses with a body punch.
Newton tries to throw a body punch but Bolleke avoids it by throwing Newton back against the cage.
Newton scores with a shoulder strike.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Bolleke.
Thomas Bolleke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Newton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolleke lands with a light punch inside.
Newton working aggressively here.
Bolleke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newton tries to work over Bolleke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Newton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Bolleke.
Newton blocking some punches.
Newton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Newton. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolleke.
Newton lands a hook that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Newton is working Bolleke over against the cage.
Bolleke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton can't find room to land a body shot as Bolleke controls the action.
Bolleke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newton is working Bolleke over against the cage.
Bolleke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Bolleke.
Newton lands a left hand.
Newton blocks a body shot from Bolleke.
Newton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newton tries a body shot but Bolleke blocks it.
Bolleke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Newton blocks an uppercut.
Newton misses with a body punch.
Newton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bolleke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thomas Bolleke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Newton.
Newton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
Bolleke misses with the head strike.
Bolleke lands a left hand.
Newton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bolleke misses with the head strike.
Newton misses with some punches.
Bolleke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bolleke can't find room to land a body shot as Newton controls the action.
Newton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Newton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newton tries to work over Bolleke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Bolleke.
Newton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newton looking for a takedown.
Newton lands with a light punch inside.
Bolleke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Newton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bolleke lands a right hand.
A short right from Bolleke on the inside. #T4#
Newton tries to pull guard but Bolleke won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolleke lands with a left to the head.
Bolleke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bolleke struggles to land a body shot inside as Newton controls his hands.
Bolleke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newton swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bolleke can't find room to land a body shot as Newton controls the action.
Newton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newton.
Bolleke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bolleke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bolleke tries to throw a body punch but Newton avoids it by throwing Bolleke back against the cage.
Newton struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolleke controls his hands.
Bolleke is pressed up against the cage. Newton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bolleke down to the mat. Bolleke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bolleke with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newton moves away.
A jab from Newton does it's job there.
Bolleke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Newton in his tracks.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Newton.
Newton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolleke.
Bolleke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Newton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton misses with a hook. Bolleke ducked under it nicely.
Bolleke lands with an uppercut that bounces Newton off the cage and back into range.
Newton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Bolleke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but Newton ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Bolleke clinches up with Newton and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Newton.
Newton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolleke misses with the head strike. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newton. #TD2#
Newton has hold of one of Bolleke's legs. Bolleke is fighting the takedown attempt but Newton gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Bolleke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Newton advances position into side control!
Bolleke is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Newton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bolleke, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Newton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Newton is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#SUB2#
Newton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bolleke knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bolleke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Bolleke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Newton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Newton's back!
Bolleke is working the ground and pound. Can Newton escape?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton just trying to survive but Bolleke is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bolleke connects with a big shot to the side of Newton's head.
Newton tries to roll but Bolleke sticks to his back. #SUB#
Newton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Newton trying to control the action but Bolleke just sinks the hooks in.
Bolleke keeps control of the position as Newton tries to break free.
Newton keeps trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Bolleke is cranking Newton's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Newton! He's tightened the choke and Newton is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thomas Bolleke!
Thomas Bolleke retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Thomas Bolleke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#855 Bolleke v Arundel     
Date:   Sep 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arundel ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut
enabling Arundel to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolleke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arundel misses with a straight left.
Arundel misses with a looping right.
Arundel lands a nice looking body shot.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bolleke throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arundel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arundel was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke.
Arundel stuns Bolleke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. Arundel moves away and avoids it.
Bolleke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arundel. #T1#
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Arundel.
Bolleke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Arundel responds with a good body kick, but Bolleke manages to step out the way in time.
A cross from Arundel lands.
Nice defenses there by Arundel.
Arundel has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Arundel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Arundel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Arundel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bolleke misses with a series of wild punches.
Arundel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bolleke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arundel is fending him off so far but Bolleke persists. Nope, Arundel circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target. #T2##TD#
Bolleke looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arundel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Arundel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolleke is one step ahead there.
Bolleke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Arundel has his hands on Bolleke's head, controlling the position.
Bolleke slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Arundel keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bolleke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arundel is not content to let Bolleke control the position.
Arundel is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bolleke trying to pass the guard but Arundel defending well.
Arundel moves into full guard.
Bolleke trying to control but Arundel is working from the bottom.
Arundel 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.
Bolleke passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolleke wants to pass the guard but Arundel is defending well.
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 Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bolleke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arundel is looking to slow Bolleke down with leg kicks.
Bolleke looks to throw the jab but Arundel is out of range.
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arundel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arundel was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke.
Arundel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Arundel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Latrobe Arundel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Arundel avoids the punch easily.
Bolleke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolleke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Arundel is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arundel. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Bolleke with a poor takedown
and Arundel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arundel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bolleke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arundel needs to keep his hands up - Bolleke had a free shot at his head there.
Arundel wants to land a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range.
Bolleke staying out of range there.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke blocks a jab.
Arundel needs to keep his hands up - Bolleke had a free shot at his head there.
Bolleke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arundel throws out the jab.
Bolleke throws a lazy uppercut
and Arundel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Arundel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Bolleke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Arundel coming out on top.
Arundel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bolleke's sensitive parts.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arundel moves away.
Bolleke misses with a hook to the body
and Arundel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Latrobe Arundel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolleke shoots and misses #CL2#
and Arundel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Arundel.
A short uppercut from Arundel.
Arundel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arundel.
Bolleke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolleke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Arundel prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arundel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Arundel.
Good body shot from Arundel. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Arundel.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arundel lands a right hand.
Arundel cracks Bolleke with a nice body shot.#TD#
Bolleke gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Arundel is looking to control Bolleke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arundel avoid being mounted?
Arundel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Arundel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bolleke.
Arundel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bolleke working Arundel over with strikes. #T4#
Arundel is controlling Bolleke's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bolleke is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bolleke is pressing down on Arundel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arundel is holding on for now.
Arundel is not content to let Bolleke control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolleke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arundel's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Latrobe Arundel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Arundel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bolleke's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target.
Bolleke connects with a jab.
Arundel throws an overhand right that lands on Bolleke's shoulder, as Bolleke tries to avoid the shot.
Bolleke tries for a takedown but Arundel circles away easily
and Arundel counters with a left to the body.
Bolleke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Arundel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice body punch from Bolleke.
Arundel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Bolleke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arundel lands a lovely overhand right.
Arundel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolleke.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arundel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bolleke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bolleke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut
and Arundel counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Arundel.
Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arundel was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke.
Arundel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Arundel looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
Bolleke attempts a counter takedown but Arundel avoids it well and moves away.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke misses with a takedown
and Arundel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Bolleke looks to land a right hand but Arundel moved out of range.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Arundel avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target.
Arundel tries to score with a low kick but Bolleke moves his leg out of the way.
Bolleke attempts a counter takedown but Arundel avoids it well and moves away.
Bolleke misses with a jab to the body
and Arundel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but Arundel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Bolleke misses.
Arundel replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bolleke blocks it well.
Arundel lunges at Bolleke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bolleke's hand.
Arundel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Arundel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Arundel connects with an inside leg kick.
Arundel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arundel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Arundel is just out of range.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Arundel.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Arundel slips the punch.
Arundel lands a glancing blow to the side of Bolleke's head.#ROC2#Bolleke is rocked!
Arundel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh Bolleke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed right hand from Arundel misses the target.
Bolleke seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Bolleke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arundel.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolleke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arundel moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolleke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arundel avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Arundel moves out of range of the strikes.
Arundel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arundel with a nice calf kick.
Arundel lands a slapping body shot.
Arundel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Latrobe Arundel really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Bolleke misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Arundel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Arundel.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bolleke.
Arundel struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolleke controls his hands.
Bolleke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arundel has him pressed against the cage.
Bolleke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arundel misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bolleke.
Bolleke prevents a body shot from Arundel.
Bolleke blocks a body shot from Arundel.
Arundel misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bolleke.
Arundel misses with a punch to the body.
Arundel can't find room to land a body shot as Bolleke controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arundel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolleke blocks an uppercut.
Arundel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arundel is pressed up against the cage. Bolleke has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arundel down to the mat. Arundel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Arundel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arundel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Arundel misses with a hook to the body
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Bolleke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bolleke throws out a powerful jab.
Bolleke swats away the attempt to clinch by Arundel.
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arundel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bolleke slips a jab from Arundel.
Arundel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Arundel.
Bolleke throws a jab when Arundel was well out of range.#T2#
Bolleke lands the left hand.
Arundel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but Arundel ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. Arundel moves away and avoids it.
Arundel follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bolleke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arundel.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Arundel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Arundel connects with a solid leg kick.
Arundel blocks a jab.
Arundel replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bolleke blocks it well.
Bolleke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arundel in his tracks.
A cross from Arundel lands.#T3#
Arundel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arundel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bolleke looks to land a right hand but Arundel moved out of range.
Arundel walks into a jab.
Bolleke misses with a hook.
Arundel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bolleke walks into a stiff left hand from Arundel.
Bolleke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bolleke swings for the body but Arundel moves out of range.
A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Arundel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Arundel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arundel looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.#T4#
Bolleke misses with a body punch
and Arundel counters with a stiff right hand.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arundel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bolleke somewhat.
Bolleke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arundel throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolleke.
Bolleke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Arundel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolleke throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Arundel cracks Bolleke with an open hand slap.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Bolleke gets tackled into the cage by Arundel. Arundel maintains the clinch.
Arundel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Arundel.
Arundel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arundel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Arundel fails to land.
Bolleke has had enough of the clinch but Arundel keeps him there for the moment.
Bolleke tries for a takedown but Arundel manages to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Arundel.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arundel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke takes a shot to the head.
Arundel is working Bolleke over against the cage.
Arundel lands with a left to the head.
Arundel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arundel lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Bolleke to his knees! Arundel keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Latrobe Arundel!
Latrobe Arundel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#848 Bolleke v DeSilva     
Date:   Aug 22, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolleke doesn't manage to clinch there - DeSilva circles away.
Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeSilva.
Bolleke moves in looking to clinch but DeSilva pushes him off.
DeSilva has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bolleke is landing a low percentage of strikes.
DeSilva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeSilva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from DeSilva misses the target.
DeSilva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
DeSilva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bolleke defends it nicely.
Donk. Bolleke catches DeSilva right on the button with a cross.
DeSilva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DeSilva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSilva. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke moves in looking to clinch but DeSilva pushes him off.
The fighters circling - DeSilva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeSilva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bolleke circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke tries to clinch but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva feints the counter takedown.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
DeSilva connects with a single shot there.
DeSilva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bolleke as he jumps to the side.
DeSilva moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolleke connects with a looping right hand.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
DeSilva works the jab nicely.
Bolleke misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
DeSilva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Bolleke is looking for a triangle but DeSilva pushes his legs off easily.
Bolleke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bolleke is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
DeSilva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bolleke takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Bolleke seems to be working for a kimura but DeSilva defends the submission attempt.
Bolleke thows a huge punch but DeSilva dodges it nicely.
Bolleke prevents DeSilva from improving his position.
DeSilva gets back to full guard.
DeSilva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Bolleke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bolleke has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
DeSilva is trying to keep Bolleke in close.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but DeSilva keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeSilva wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolleke advances to half guard.
Bolleke is looking to advance position but DeSilva won't allow it.
DeSilva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DeSilva.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeSilva is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bolleke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeSilva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeSilva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bolleke working for a triangle but DeSilva defends it easily. #T4#
DeSilva trying to control but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
DeSilva controlling from the top position.
Bolleke trying to keep a closed guard but DeSilva is proving a slippery customer.
DeSilva working some strikes from top position.
DeSilva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
DeSilva throws a right hand that misses
and Bolleke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Bolleke lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
DeSilva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bolleke manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bolleke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bolleke drops an elbow to the side of DeSilva's head.
Bolleke trying to control from half guard but DeSilva is working away.
DeSilva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeSilva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bolleke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bolleke's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
DeSilva controlling the position well here. Bolleke rolled but DeSilva kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
DeSilva working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T1#
DeSilva lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
You can see the frustration on Bolleke's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
DeSilva tries to keep control of the position but Bolleke is staying busy.
What can Bolleke do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bolleke rolls, trying to escape but DeSilva keeps control of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. DeSilva controlling the positon.
Bolleke grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
DeSilva tries to get the hooks in deep but Bolleke pushed the leg off.
DeSilva is landing with strikes from the back. #T2#
Bolleke just trying to survive but DeSilva is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
DeSilva loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bolleke hold on?
Bolleke wants to control his opponent's hands but DeSilva gets his hands free.
Bolleke wants to escape the position.
Bolleke trying to control but not successfully.
DeSilva punishes Bolleke with strikes from the back mount.
Bolleke tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bolleke is desperately trying to improve his position but DeSilva has a good base and remains in mount.
DeSilva looking to control but Bolleke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
DeSilva swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bolleke is now in DeSilva's guard. A big mistake from DeSilva there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSilva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
DeSilva working for a triangle but Bolleke defends it easily.
Bolleke scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
DeSilva is looking for a triangle but Bolleke pushes his legs off easily.
DeSilva controlling Bolleke's posture.
Bolleke trying to control but DeSilva is working from the bottom.
Bolleke lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
DeSilva working for a triangle but Bolleke defends it easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DeSilva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolleke is one step ahead there.
Bolleke passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. DeSilva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
DeSilva is looking to sweep but instead, Bolleke has passed into half guard.
Bolleke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
DeSilva trying to control here.
Bolleke passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Bolleke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bolleke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
DeSilva misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Bolleke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Bolleke.
Bolleke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeSilva lands the left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bolleke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bolleke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bolleke wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke lands a nice hook to DeSilva's body. DeSilva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
DeSilva moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
DeSilva just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Bolleke.
DeSilva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeSilva punishes Bolleke's body with a nice straight punch.
DeSilva misses with a right hand
and Bolleke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thomas Bolleke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeSilva loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
DeSilva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeSilva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. DeSilva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke digs a good hook to DeSilva's body.
DeSilva moves in looking to clinch but Bolleke pushes him off.
DeSilva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
DeSilva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeSilva 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.
Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSilva was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by DeSilva.
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!
DeSilva throwing shots but missing, from side control.
A lull in the action here as DeSilva stalls from top position.#T2#
Bolleke manages to get back to half guard.
DeSilva trying to control from half guard but Bolleke is working away.
DeSilva working over Bolleke with some ground and pound. Bolleke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bolleke won't allow DeSilva to pass to mount. #SUB2#
DeSilva is looking for submissions but instead, Bolleke has regained full guard.
Bolleke is trying to control the position but DeSilva postures up.
DeSilva looking to sit in guard and control but Bolleke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
DeSilva looking for a guillotine here but Bolleke defends easily.
Bolleke looking to pass the guard.
DeSilva has his hands on Bolleke's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
DeSilva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bolleke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bolleke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bolleke passes into half guard.
DeSilva wants to control but Bolleke is keeping busy.
Bolleke working DeSilva over with strikes.
Bolleke working over DeSilva with some ground and pound. DeSilva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
DeSilva trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
DeSilva is desperately trying to improve his position but Bolleke has a good base and remains in mount.
Bolleke in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bolleke controlling the position easily from mount.
Bolleke raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
DeSilva feints the counter takedown.
DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva.
An attempted straight right counter from Bolleke misses the target.
DeSilva clobbers Bolleke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good standup being displayed there by DeSilva as he connects with a hook.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeSilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Bolleke.
A big left from DeSilva misses. #CL#
Bolleke closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolleke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bolleke.
Bolleke scores with a shot to the side of DeSilva's head.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeSilva blocks a body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke tries a body shot but DeSilva blocks it. #T1#
Bolleke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bolleke smiles and moves away.
Bolleke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bolleke moves out of range as DeSilva strikes.
Bolleke slips under a jab.
DeSilva dives in and grabs Bolleke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bolleke pushes down on DeSilva's head and hops out.
Bolleke staying out of range there.
Bolleke stuffs the takedown attempt from DeSilva. DeSilva gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas Bolleke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva.
Bolleke connects with a nice looking jab.
Bolleke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target.
DeSilva ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.#T2#
DeSilva takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
DeSilva looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
Bolleke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a sloppy body shot
and Bolleke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
DeSilva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - DeSilva lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolleke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
DeSilva working a defensive guard here.
Bolleke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bolleke cracks DeSilva with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
DeSilva working for a triangle but Bolleke defends it easily.
Bolleke lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
DeSilva wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolleke wants to pass the guard but DeSilva is keeping the position.#SUB2#
DeSilva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bolleke is in close to DeSilva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bolleke lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
DeSilva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bolleke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bolleke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
DeSilva is looking for a triangle but Bolleke pushes his legs off easily.
DeSilva is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DeSilva keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
DeSilva looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bolleke puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bolleke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
DeSilva moves into full guard. #SUB2#
DeSilva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bolleke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bolleke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
DeSilva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bolleke is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for DeSilva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke had his way with Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Bolleke throws an overhand right that lands on DeSilva's shoulder, as DeSilva tries to avoid the shot.
DeSilva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
DeSilva takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
DeSilva throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
DeSilva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
DeSilva trying to control from half guard but Bolleke is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bolleke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bolleke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DeSilva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
DeSilva passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Bolleke gets back to half guard.
Bolleke tries to roll over but DeSilva keeps him under control.
Bolleke blocking the ground and pound attempt from DeSilva.
DeSilva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bolleke gets back to full guard.
DeSilva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
DeSilva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
DeSilva trying to control but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
Bolleke looking for a sweep. Not yet Bolleke, not yet.
Bolleke is trying to keep DeSilva in close.
DeSilva trying to control but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
DeSilva looking to sit in guard and control but Bolleke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
DeSilva looking for a sweep. Not yet DeSilva, not yet.
Bolleke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB2#
DeSilva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bolleke got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeSilva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bolleke has managed to get both his arms back between DeSilva's legs - danger averted.
Bolleke won't allow DeSilva to sweep him here.
Bolleke lands a couple of digs.
DeSilva looking for a sweep. Not yet DeSilva, not yet.
Bolleke trying to control but DeSilva is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
DeSilva is looking for a triangle but Bolleke pushes his legs off easily.
Bolleke trying to control but DeSilva is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
DeSilva misses with a right hand
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
Bolleke blocks a jab.
Bolleke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DeSilva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
DeSilva misses with a hook.
DeSilva looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.
DeSilva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeSilva moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSilva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bolleke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeSilva throws out the jab.
DeSilva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bolleke lands a head shot.

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 Thomas Bolleke.
I think Bolleke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thomas Bolleke!

Thomas Bolleke retains his middleweight title!
Thomas Bolleke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#842 Bolleke v Newton     
Date:   Jul 25, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Newton has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A swing and a miss from Newton.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Newton throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolleke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newton.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newton darts in looking for a takedown but Bolleke gets double underhooks and turns Newton into the cage.
Bolleke looks to land a right hand but Newton moved out of range.
Newton lands with a straight right. Bolleke didn't see that one coming.
Newton throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolleke.
Bolleke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
Newton closes the distance and clinches up with Bolleke, looking for a takedown. Newton pushes Bolleke against the cage but Bolleke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bolleke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bolleke misses with a wild combination.
Newton slips a straight right by Bolleke.#T1#
Newton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Newton catches Bolleke right on the button with a cross.
Bolleke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newton.
Newton scores with the left hand. Bolleke knows he should have avoided that one.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke throws a hook but Newton avoids it easily.
Newton swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Bolleke misses its target.
Newton takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton shoots in but Bolleke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thomas Bolleke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Newton.
Newton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Newton lands with a good body shot.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Newton is just out of range.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Newton. Beautiful body shot.
Bolleke scores with a hook to the body. Newton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
Newton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bolleke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Newton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolleke.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Nice straight punches there by Newton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Newton.
Newton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton scores with a jab. Bolleke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Newton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bolleke momentarily.
Bolleke scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Bolleke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Newton momentarily.
Newton throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
Newton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bolleke.
Bolleke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newton.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Newton avoids the punch easily.
And Newton tries to counter it with a takedown but Bolleke pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bolleke lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Newton, as that shot connected.
Newton scores with a jab to the body.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.
Newton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newton moves away.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Newton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bolleke as he jumps to the side.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Newton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bolleke rather than just go for the knockout.
Newton misses with a takedown
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand. #T4#
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!
A big left from Newton misses.
Newton throws a lazy uppercut
and Bolleke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolleke misses with a straight right.
Bolleke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bolleke takes one on the button.
Bolleke throws a hook but Newton blocks it.
Newton slips a jab from Bolleke.
Newton slips a jab from Bolleke.
Newton scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Newton misses. #TD2#
Newton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Bolleke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newton defends well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newton advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Newton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bolleke has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Newton but great work by Bolleke.
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 Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bolleke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Newton lands a nice shot to the body.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but Newton ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Bolleke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bolleke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Newton slips a straight right by Bolleke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolleke.
Newton slips under a jab.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Newton saw that one coming.
Thomas Bolleke is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton staying out of range there.
Newton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bill Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton throws a hook but Bolleke avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Newton.
Bolleke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bolleke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Newton. Beautiful body shot.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton feints the counter takedown.
Newton lands a right hook to the body.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke cracks Newton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bolleke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolleke takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Newton throws out a loose jab but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Newton.
Newton misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Bolleke.
Newton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Bolleke throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newton misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Bolleke slips a jab from Newton.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton lands with a shot to the body.
Newton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newton lands with a shot to the body.
Newton misses with a hook
enabling Bolleke to counter with a crisp jab.
Newton lands with a nice body punch.
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newton throws a good cross that connects.
Newton lunges at Bolleke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bolleke's hand.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolleke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Newton lands with a hook. Bolleke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Newton throws a hook but Bolleke blocks it.
Bolleke misses with a looping left.
Thomas Bolleke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Bolleke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the head.
Newton staying out of range there.
Bolleke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Bolleke finds it's target.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Newton throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newton loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
Newton jabs at Bolleke's body.#TD2#
Newton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
Bolleke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolleke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Bolleke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Newton won't allow Bolleke to sweep him here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bolleke's guard. #SUB2#
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Bolleke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bolleke holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Bolleke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Newton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bolleke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Newton is working for a kimura but Bolleke is defending it quite comfortably.
Bolleke is pressing down on Newton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Newton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Bolleke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Newton.
A jab from Newton does it's job there.#TD2#
Newton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Bolleke is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton. #SUB2#
Newton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolleke has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2#
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolleke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but Bolleke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
Bolleke gets back to full guard.
Bolleke trying to control the position. #SUB#
Bolleke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newton passes Bolleke's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolleke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton. #SUB2#
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bolleke is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
Bolleke tries to roll over but Newton keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but Bolleke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
Bolleke is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Bolleke trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Bolleke is defending well. #SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolleke has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but Bolleke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bolleke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bolleke works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Bolleke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bolleke has Newton pulled in close to control his posture.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolleke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Newton keeps trying to improve his position.
Bolleke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Newton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Newton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bolleke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bolleke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bolleke! #REVR#
Newton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Newton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bolleke off and has taken his back!
Bolleke rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bolleke is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolleke has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolleke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Newton really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Newton is just out of range.
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolleke lands a body shot.
A combination from Bolleke does no damage.
Newton throws a shot from downtown. Bolleke moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Bolleke.
Newton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Newton works Bolleke's body with a nice hook.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton connects with a right hand. Bolleke shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but Newton moved out of range nicely.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Newton saw that one coming.
Newton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Newton throws out a loose jab but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Newton cracks Bolleke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Newton slips under a jab.
Newton walks into a straight right hand from Bolleke.
Bolleke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Newton connects with a body shot that sends Bolleke's belly button to the back.
Newton throws a sloppy body shot
and Bolleke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Newton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bolleke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Newton defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Newton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.#TD2#
Newton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bolleke to the mat! Bolleke manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newton stopping the sweep attempt from Bolleke.
Newton postures up. #T2##SUB#
Bolleke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newton defends well.
Newton trying to move into half guard but instead Bolleke has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Bolleke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Newton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for a triangle but Bolleke pushes his legs off easily.
Bolleke is in close to Newton's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Newton has his foot on Bolleke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bolleke works his way back into a safe position though.
Newton is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T3#
Bolleke controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bolleke defends well.
Bolleke lands a couple of elbows.
Bolleke pushes down on Newton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Newton is trying to control but can't.
Bolleke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions off his back.
Bolleke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Newton wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Newton actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.
Bolleke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newton keeps working.
Newton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bolleke scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bolleke trying to pass the guard but Newton defending well.
Bolleke is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton wants to control but Bolleke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bolleke working Newton over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke had his way with Bill Newton in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Newton shoots in and drives through. Bolleke sprawls well.
Newton slips a jab from Bolleke.
Newton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Newton shoots in and drives through. Bolleke sprawls well.
Bolleke works the jab nicely.
Newton dives in for a single leg takedown but Bolleke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thomas Bolleke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Newton.
A big left from Newton misses.
Newton misses with a hook.
Newton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Newton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. Newton moves away and avoids it.
Bolleke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Newton's head.
Newton misses with a hook. Bolleke ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton moves out of range of the strikes.
Newton lands a jab to Bolleke's midsection.
A big right from Newton misses.
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolleke digs a good body shot into Newton's ribs.#T1#
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but Newton ducks down to avoid it.
Newton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bolleke doesn't seem bothered though.
Bolleke is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Newton lands a jab to the nose.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Bolleke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newton.
Bolleke misses with a straight right.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Newton slips the punch.
Newton connects with a looping right hand.
Newton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
Newton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bolleke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bolleke with a nice cross.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Bolleke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Newton's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Newton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Newton.
Bolleke throwing a counter right hand but Newton manages to avoid it.
Bolleke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bolleke ducks right into an uppercut from Newton.
Bolleke scores with the left hand. Newton knows he should have avoided that one.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolleke lands with a cross.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Bolleke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bolleke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Newton thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Bolleke throws a jab when Newton was well out of range.
Newton scores with a jab.
Newton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bolleke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Newton scrambles back to his feet.
Newton loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
Newton lands a glancing blow to the side of Bolleke's head.
Bolleke throws a jab when Newton was well out of range.#TD2#
Newton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Newton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Newton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Newton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Newton is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bolleke tries to improve position but can't.
Bolleke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Newton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Newton passes the guard and advances to mount!
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!#SUB2#
Newton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bolleke turns into him and now he's in Newton's guard.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Newton working for submissions but it's allowed Bolleke to get to half guard.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bolleke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Bolleke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bolleke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Thomas Bolleke!

Thomas Bolleke retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Thomas Bolleke made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: GAMMA#838 Bolleke v Falcone     
Date:   Jul 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolleke checks the leg kick.
Falcone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bolleke is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falcone. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Falcone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolleke.
A little feinted left hand from Bolleke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Falcone throws an overhand right that lands on Bolleke's shoulder, as Bolleke tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Bolleke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bolleke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falcone throws out the jab.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Falcone looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
Falcone staying out of range there.
Falcone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Falcone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falcone can pounce on him.
Falcone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcone.
Falcone slips under a jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Falcone just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Falcone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Falcone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bolleke moves out of range as Falcone strikes.
A quick step to the side and Bolleke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bolleke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bolleke scores with a nice head shot.
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Falcone at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Falcone. No joy for Bolleke on that attempt.
Bolleke blocks the body kick.
Falcone is looking to slow Bolleke down with leg kicks.
Falcone throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jab from Falcone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolleke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falcone lands a body shot.
Falcone misses with a body punch
and Bolleke counters with a left to the body.
Falcone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bolleke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Nice jab there from Falcone.
Falcone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Falcone lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bolleke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bolleke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Falcone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcone.
Falcone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bolleke. That did some damage!
Falcone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bolleke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Anthony Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Falcone.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Falcone slips the punch.#TD#
Bolleke looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Falcone is adopting a defensive guard.
Bolleke looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Falcone is trying to control the position but Bolleke postures up.
Bolleke postures up in Falcone's guard and throws a big left but Falcone blocks it.
Bolleke throwing strikes but missing.
Bolleke won't allow Falcone to sweep him here.
Falcone trying to keep a closed guard but Bolleke is proving a slippery customer.
Bolleke looking to pass the guard.
Bolleke connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Falcone keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
Falcone managing to control the position.
Bolleke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bolleke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Falcone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Falcone works the jab nicely.#TD#
Bolleke drives through with a takedown into Falcone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Falcone told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Falcone managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Falcone throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Bolleke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bolleke is looking to counter punch.
Falcone scores with a spinning back kick!
Falcone connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Bolleke.
A little jabbing left from Falcone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Falcone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bolleke in his tracks.
Falcone misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bolleke misses the target.
Falcone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolleke.
Falcone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Falcone lands a leg kick that knocks Bolleke off balance momentarily.
Falcone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke scores with a nice head shot.
Bolleke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Falcone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bolleke in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcone takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
Falcone throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range. #T1#
Bolleke throws a hook but Falcone avoids it easily.
Falcone scores with a kick to the body.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. Falcone moves away and avoids it.
Bolleke has a takedown stuffed.
Falcone misses the jab.
Bolleke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolleke misses with a right hand
and Falcone counters with a stiff right hand.
Bolleke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Falcone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolleke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolleke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Falcone on the side of the head.
Falcone is looking to slow Bolleke down with leg kicks.
Bolleke digs a good body shot into Falcone's ribs.
Bolleke works Falcone's body with a nice hook.
Falcone tries to work over Bolleke's front leg with a kick but Bolleke checks it.
Falcone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcone throws a low kick but Bolleke avoids it.#T2#
The fighters circling - Falcone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Falcone moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
Falcone wants to land a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Falcone throws an overhand right that lands on Bolleke's shoulder, as Bolleke tries to avoid the shot.
Bolleke staying out of range there.
Bolleke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Falcone sprawls and moves away.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the head.
A left lands for Bolleke.
Falcone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bolleke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anthony Falcone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Falcone.
Bolleke scores with a sloppy right hand. Falcone should have avoided that one.
Bolleke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolleke jabs Falcone right on the nose. Falcone blinks but takes it well.
A left lands for Falcone.
Falcone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Falcone but Falcone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Falcone throws out a counter right but Bolleke avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Bolleke connects with a looping right hand.
Falcone misses with a leg kick
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Falcone.
Falcone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown but Falcone shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolleke shoots in and drives through. Falcone sprawls well.
Falcone feints a counter leg kick.
Anthony Falcone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolleke scores with a hook to the body. Falcone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Falcone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcone.
Falcone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bolleke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bolleke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Falcone connects with an inside leg kick.
Falcone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range and Falcone settles back down.
Falcone lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Falcone throws a hook but Bolleke blocks it.#T4#
Bolleke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Falcone tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Bolleke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Falcone's guard.
Falcone working a defensive guard here.
Falcone controlling the position.
Falcone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bolleke trying to control but Falcone is working from the bottom.
Bolleke wants to pass the guard but Falcone is keeping the position.
Bolleke stops Falcone from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Falcone slips a straight right by Bolleke.
Falcone lands with a good body shot.
Falcone throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Bolleke lands.
Falcone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bolleke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Falcone doesn't seem bothered though.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcone is just out of range.
Falcone throws a body shot but no joy.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone cracks a nice hook into Bolleke's ribs.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Falcone.
Nice uppercut there from Bolleke.
Falcone jabs Bolleke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Falcone slips under a jab.#T1#
Falcone throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Falcone.
Bolleke shoots in and drives through. Falcone sprawls well.
Falcone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bolleke's head.
Bolleke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolleke throws a good cross that connects.
Falcone just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcone lands a right hook to the body.
Falcone pushes Bolleke away with a front kick.
Falcone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Falcone throws out a loose jab but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone misses the jab.
Bolleke tries to counter with a takedown but Falcone is quick to defend against it.
Bolleke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Bolleke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
Falcone misses with a hook. Bolleke ducked under it nicely.
Falcone works Bolleke's body with a nice hook.
Falcone throws a good cross that connects.
Bolleke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcone.
Bolleke moves out of range of the strikes.
Falcone lands a head shot.
Bolleke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falcone can pounce on him.
Bolleke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Falcone stuffs the takedown attempt from Bolleke. Bolleke gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Falcone misses.
Bolleke's corner calls for a 1-2. Bolleke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Falcone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bolleke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Falcone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Falcone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
Falcone appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Falcone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bolleke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Falcone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Falcone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#Falcone is rocked!
Bolleke scores with a jab to the body.
Falcone is still on wobbly legs! Can Bolleke finish him?#TD#
Bolleke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Falcone is trying to defend but Bolleke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolleke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bolleke is trying to control the action in half guard but Falcone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bolleke thows a huge punch but Falcone dodges it nicely.
Falcone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bolleke.
Falcone seems to have recovered his senses.
Bolleke trying to control from Falcone's half guard. Falcone has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bolleke throws a strike but Falcone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Bolleke is working an open guard so Falcone takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice body kick there by Falcone.
Falcone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bolleke's hands.
Falcone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Bolleke takes one on the button.
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolleke throws a poor cross that misses
and Falcone finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Falcone scores with a nice right hand.
Bolleke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Falcone lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Bolleke will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Bolleke there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Bolleke circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Falcone to the canvas! Falcone doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bolleke keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Bolleke!
Thomas Bolleke is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Thomas Bolleke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#834 Bolleke v Falcone     
Date:   Jun 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD#
Bolleke scores with a takedown into Falcone's guard.
Bolleke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Falcone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Falcone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolleke is one step ahead there.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Falcone keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falcone pulls Bolleke in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Falcone looking for a sweep. Not yet Falcone, not yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Bolleke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bolleke wants to pass the guard but Falcone is keeping the position.
Bolleke won't allow Falcone to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Falcone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bolleke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bolleke dives in for a single leg takedown but Falcone sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Falcone ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke connects with a crisp jab.
Falcone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolleke.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke walks forward, straight into a front kick from Falcone.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Falcone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Falcone.
Anthony Falcone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##TD#
Bolleke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Falcone manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Falcone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke shoots in and drives through. Falcone sprawls well.
It seemed like Falcone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Falcone avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Falcone throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
Bolleke shoots in for a double leg but Falcone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Falcone sprawls well. Falcone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bolleke gets slowly back to his feet.
Falcone misses with a hook.
Bolleke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Falcone tests Bolleke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falcone. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Falcone as he connects with a hook.
Bolleke staying out of range there.
Bolleke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bolleke moves out of range of the body kick from Falcone.
Bolleke scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Falcone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bolleke. That did some damage!
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Bolleke checks the leg kick.
Nice body kick from Falcone.
Falcone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab lands there for Falcone.
Bolleke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Falcone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Falcone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Falcone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falcone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke looks to throw the jab but Falcone is out of range.
Falcone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolleke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolleke slips under a jab.#T4#
Falcone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bolleke goes for a double leg but Falcone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Falcone continues to drive forward.
Bolleke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falcone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bolleke's head.
Bolleke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolleke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Falcone misses.
Falcone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Falcone misses with a low kick.
Anthony Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolleke misses with a hook. Falcone ducked under it nicely.
Falcone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolleke throws out the jab.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Falcone misses.
Bolleke scores with a hook.
Falcone misses with a hook. Bolleke ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Falcone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bolleke's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Falcone.
Falcone throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolleke.
A big right from Falcone misses.
Falcone misses the body punch
and Bolleke counters with a left to the body.
Bolleke tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Falcone defends well and Bolleke ends up having to push Falcone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Falcone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bolleke throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Falcone to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Falcone slips the punch.#TD#
Bolleke shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Falcone's guard.
Bolleke lands a couple of digs.
Falcone trying to control the position.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Falcone keeps moving.
Falcone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Bolleke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Falcone's guard. #REVR#
Falcone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bolleke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Falcone controls Bolleke momentarily but Bolleke frees himself.
Falcone keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
Falcone wants to get back to his feet but Bolleke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bolleke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bolleke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bolleke lands a couple of elbows.
Falcone controlling the position.
Let's hope that Falcone 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.
Falcone keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
Bolleke distracts Falcone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Falcone controls Bolleke momentarily but Bolleke frees himself.
Falcone pulls Bolleke in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Falcone trying to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bolleke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falcone can pounce on him.
A big right from Falcone misses.
Falcone lands a jab to the head.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Falcone saw that one coming.
Falcone only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Falcone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Falcone misses with a low kick.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Falcone.
Falcone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Falcone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range.
Falcone scoring well with a low kick there.
Bolleke works the jab nicely.
Falcone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Anthony Falcone seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Falcone.
Bolleke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bolleke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcone ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Falcone throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolleke.
Falcone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcone.
Falcone misses with an uppercut. Bolleke saw that one coming.
Falcone misses with a body shot.
Bolleke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Falcone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke cracks Falcone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Falcone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcone stuffs the takedown attempt from Bolleke. Bolleke gets slowly back to his feet.
Falcone tried to score with a low kick but Bolleke checks it.
Falcone throws a shot from downtown. Bolleke moves away and avoids it.
Bolleke slips a jab from Falcone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Falcone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Falcone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolleke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Falcone throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Falcone.
Falcone throws a looping overhand right but Bolleke ducks down to avoid it.
Bolleke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#TD#
Bolleke looking to score a takedown here. Falcone is defending well but Bolleke drives through and ends up in Falcone's guard.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Falcone keeps moving.
Falcone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bolleke stopping the sweep attempt from Falcone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bolleke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Falcone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bolleke throwing strikes from guard but Falcone blocks nicely. #T1#
Bolleke is fighting to break Falcone's control of his arms but Falcone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Falcone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bolleke lands a nice shot that snaps Falcone's head back.
Bolleke checks the leg kick.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
Falcone lands a really nice looking cross but Bolleke seems unphased.
Falcone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bolleke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bolleke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bolleke checks a low kick from Falcone.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Falcone.
Falcone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bolleke slips a straight right by Falcone.#T2#
Falcone throws a leg kick but Bolleke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Falcone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Falcone, right into the meat of the thigh.
Falcone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bolleke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolleke sizes up Falcone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolleke.
Bolleke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Falcone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Falcone misses with a looping left.
Falcone throws a shot from downtown. Bolleke moves away and avoids it.
Falcone missing with a left hand there. Bolleke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Falcone. Beautiful body shot.
Falcone misses with a hook.#T3#
Falcone misses with a hook.
Falcone misses with a low kick.
Bolleke blocks a jab.
Bolleke scores with a decent looking hook.
Falcone jabs Bolleke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bolleke cracks a nice hook into Falcone's ribs.
Falcone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Bolleke lands a head shot.
Bolleke checks a low kick from Falcone.
Falcone throws an overhand right that lands on Bolleke's shoulder, as Bolleke tries to avoid the shot.
Bolleke is looking to counter punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Bolleke as he connects with a hook.
Bolleke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Falcone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bolleke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Falcone swivels and escapes.
Bolleke throws a hook but Falcone blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bolleke, as that shot connected. #T4#
Falcone throws a leg kick #TD#
so Bolleke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Falcone manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Falcone throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke lands a jab to the head.
Falcone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Falcone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolleke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcone tries to land a leg kick but Bolleke saw it coming and moves away.
Falcone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Falcone misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Falcone slips under a jab.
Bolleke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falcone.
Falcone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolleke checks a leg kick.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcone manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Falcone! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Anthony Falcone just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Falcone does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Falcone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolleke defending well as Falcone loads up on a big left hand.
Bolleke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Falcone just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcone tries to score with a low kick but Bolleke moves his leg out of the way.
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke checks a low kick from Falcone.
Falcone avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Falcone tries to score with a low kick but Bolleke moves his leg out of the way.
Falcone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Falcone missing with a left hand there. Bolleke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falcone throws a hook to the side of Bolleke's head but Bolleke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bolleke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bolleke moves out of range of the body kick from Falcone.
Bolleke attempts a counter takedown but Falcone avoids it well and moves away.
Falcone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.#T1#
Falcone throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolleke.
Falcone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bolleke under the eye.
Falcone scores with a nice head shot.
Falcone walks into a jab.
Bolleke shoots in but Falcone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Falcone throws a hook but Bolleke avoids it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Falcone finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bolleke takes a swing at Falcone's ribcage but misses.
Falcone flicks out a counter leg kick but Bolleke steps away.
Falcone avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke closes the distance and clinches up with Falcone, looking for a takedown. Bolleke pushes Falcone against the cage but Falcone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Falcone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good exchange - Bolleke coming out on top.
Nice shot lands for Falcone.
Falcone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bolleke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcone.
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!
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcone moves away.#T2#
Falcone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Falcone misses the jab.
Bolleke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Falcone.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Falcone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Falcone misses with a hook. Bolleke ducked under it nicely.
Falcone tries a low kick but Bolleke avoids it.
Bolleke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Falcone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Falcone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke swings for the body but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bolleke works the jab nicely.
Falcone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bolleke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Falcone throws a low kick but Bolleke avoids it.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Falcone.
Bolleke cracks Falcone with an open hand slap.
Bolleke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T3#
Falcone misses with a jab to the body
and Bolleke counters with a nice body shot.
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falcone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Falcone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Falcone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bolleke.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falcone scores with a punch to the head.
Falcone throws an overhand right that lands on Bolleke's shoulder, as Bolleke tries to avoid the shot.
Falcone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolleke cracks Falcone with an open hand slap.
Falcone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Falcone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.
Bolleke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Falcone tries to avoid it but Bolleke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Falcone to the ground. Falcone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Falcone flicks out a counter leg kick but Bolleke steps away.
Bolleke walks forward, straight into a front kick from Falcone.
Falcone tried to score with a low kick but Bolleke checks it.
Good exchange - Bolleke coming out on top.#T4#
Bolleke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcone.
Falcone throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Falcone throws a big shot that misses.
Bolleke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Falcone.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falcone. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcone slips a straight right by Bolleke.
Falcone throws a jab when Bolleke was well out of range.
Falcone needs to keep his hands up - Bolleke had a free shot at his head there.
Falcone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolleke throws out the jab.
Falcone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bolleke.
Falcone misses with an uppercut. Bolleke saw that one coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bolleke crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Falcone - the referee stops the clock and Bolleke gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Falcone. Bolleke manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Falcone lands a right hook to the body.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
A good leg kick by Falcone.
Falcone misses with an uppercut
and Falcone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Falcone takes one on the button.
Bolleke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Falcone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bolleke slips under a jab from Falcone.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Falcone avoids the punch easily.
Falcone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Falcone misses with a hook.
Bolleke tries to counter with a takedown but Falcone is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Falcone misses.
Falcone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolleke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone throws a jab when Bolleke was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Falcone there.
Bolleke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolleke connects with a looping right hand.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Falcone slips the punch.#T1#
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Falcone slips a jab from Bolleke.#TD#
Bolleke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Falcone is trying to defend but Bolleke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bolleke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Falcone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bolleke trying to control but Falcone is working from the bottom.
Falcone keeping full guard, as Bolleke tries to pass.
Falcone wants to sweep here but Bolleke controlling him for the moment.
Thomas Bolleke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bolleke content to stall in guard here.
Thomas Bolleke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Falcone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Falcone keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Falcone throws a push kick but Bolleke slaps the foot to one side.
Falcone scores with a jab.#T3#
Falcone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falcone drops his hands momentarily and Bolleke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but Falcone moved out of range nicely.
Falcone staying out of range there.
Bolleke blocks the body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bolleke.
Bolleke takes a swing at Falcone's ribcage but misses.
Falcone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bolleke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bolleke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bolleke tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Falcone defends well and Bolleke ends up having to push Falcone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Falcone.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bolleke drops his hands momentarily and Falcone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Falcone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Falcone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. Falcone moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Falcone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Falcone throws out a loose jab but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
Falcone lands with an overhand left.
Nice uppercut lands for Falcone. That snapped Bolleke's head back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Falcone.
A solid leg kick lands there for Falcone.
Bolleke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcone.
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but Falcone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falcone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bolleke slips a jab from Falcone.
Bolleke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Falcone throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anthony Falcone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Falcone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Falcone 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Falcone!

Anthony Falcone is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Anthony Falcone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GAMMA#829 Bollek v Norris     
Date:   May 23, 2020
#R1#
Nice cross by Norris.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norris.
Norris tries to bum rush Bolleke with a series of wild strikes but Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch lands to the side of Norris 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Norris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bolleke checks it well.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke blocks the body kick.
Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bolleke dips to his left and cracks Norris with an uppercut!
We've been informed that Norris has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolleke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Norris throws out a loose jab but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolleke checks a leg kick.
Bolleke misses with a hook. Norris ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Bolleke.
Norris connects with a high kick.
Norris throws a leg kick but Bolleke sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bolleke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Norris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bolleke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bolleke's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bolleke duly obliges.
Bolleke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bolleke cracks Norris with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target.
Bolleke lands a nice looking body shot.
Mason Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
Norris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolleke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Norris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Norris misses.
Bolleke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Norris.
Norris misses with a hook
and Bolleke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolleke's corner calls for a 1-2. Bolleke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Norris throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD#
Bolleke gets a double leg takedown into Norris's guard.
Norris is looking to stand up but Bolleke isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Norris keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norris is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Norris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bolleke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bolleke sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Norris keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but Norris ducks down to avoid it.
Norris is looking to clinch.
Norris misses with a low kick as Bolleke jumps back.
Bolleke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Norris lands with a cross.
A big left from Norris misses.
Bolleke misses with a straight right.
Bolleke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bolleke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the head.
Bolleke sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Donk. Bolleke catches Norris right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Norris. #TD#
Bolleke feints and as Norris raises his hands in defense, Bolleke changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bolleke throws an elbow that misses. Norris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bolleke's guard. Nice move by Norris!#REVB##SUB#
Bolleke working for a triangle but Norris defends it easily.
Bolleke is trying to keep Norris in close.
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 Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Norris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Norris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolleke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Norris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bolleke to score with a decent uppercut.
Bolleke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Norris has time to react.
Bolleke swats away the attempt to clinch by Norris.
Bolleke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Norris scores with a leg kick.
Norris scores with a spinning back kick!
Norris with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bolleke is able to avoid easily.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Norris saw that one coming.
Bolleke avoids a kick to the body.
Norris misses with a hook. Bolleke ducked under it nicely.
Norris looks for the body kick but Bolleke saw that one coming. #T1#
Norris connects with an inside leg kick.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris.
Bolleke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norris throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Norris misses.
Bolleke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Norris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Norris avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Norris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Norris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norris wants to counter the offense by Bolleke and move into the clinch position.
Bolleke punishes Norris's body with a nice straight punch.
Good shot there by Bolleke.
Norris misses with a leg kick
and Norris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norris throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bolleke.
Bolleke lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Bolleke throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Norris was covering up waiting for the punch and Bolleke finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bolleke throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Norris wants to stand and escape but Bolleke is having none of it.
Bolleke trying to control but Norris is working from the bottom.
Norris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bolleke is controlling him.
Bolleke tries to free his leg and advance position but Norris is retaining full guard.
Bolleke throws a strike but Norris rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Bolleke working for a triangle but Norris defends it easily. #SUB#
Bolleke has his foot on Norris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Norris works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Bolleke has a closed guard, preventing Norris from standing up. #SUB#
Bolleke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Norris is aware though and is defending well.
Bolleke controls Norris momentarily but Norris frees himself. #SUB#
Bolleke has his foot on Norris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Norris works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bolleke trying to control the position.
Bolleke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norris is one step ahead there.
Bolleke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bolleke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Norris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bolleke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Norris won't allow Bolleke to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Norris throws out a leg kick but Bolleke moves out of range and Norris only half commits.
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolleke moves out of range as Norris throws a body kick.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bolleke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Bolleke tries to keep at a distance but Norris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bolleke is trying to break free.#BC#
Bolleke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bolleke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A quick step to the side and Bolleke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Norris, right into the meat of the thigh.
Norris is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke closes the distance and clinches up with Norris, looking for a takedown. Bolleke pushes Norris against the cage but Norris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bolleke takes a swing at Norris's ribcage but misses.
Bolleke scores with a jab. Norris acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Norris tries to clinch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Norris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bolleke checks it well.
A jab from Bolleke does it's job there.
Norris throws a body kick that misses.
Bolleke tries to counter with a takedown but Norris is quick to defend against it.
Bolleke checks a low kick from Norris.
Norris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bolleke shoots in but no luck this time.
Bolleke blocks a head kick by Norris.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Norris.
Bolleke is looking to counter punch.
Norris throws a low kick but Bolleke moves out of range easily.
Bolleke blocks the body kick.
Norris ducks right into an uppercut from Bolleke.
Bolleke blocks a head kick by Norris.
Bolleke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Norris.
Bolleke steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Norris. That one must have hurt.
Bolleke connects with a right hand. Norris shakes it off.
Norris lands a jab to Bolleke's midsection.#T2#
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!
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke stuns Norris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Norris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bolleke.
Norris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norris swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke is looking to counter punch.
Bolleke slips under a jab from Norris.
Bolleke moves out of range as Norris throws a body kick.
Bolleke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Norris sprawls and moves away.
Nice body punch from Bolleke.
Bolleke cracks Norris with a good jab.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Norris.
Bolleke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norris was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bolleke scores with a nice right hand.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bolleke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Norris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range. #T3#
Bolleke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norris can pounce on him.
Bolleke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bolleke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but Norris moved out of range nicely.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Norris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Bolleke tries to bum rush Norris with a series of wild strikes but Norris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bolleke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bolleke tests Norris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Norris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Norris moves into the clinch.
Bolleke can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Bolleke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Norris throws a head kick but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Norris's head backwards.
Norris throws a shot from downtown. Bolleke moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Bolleke.
Bolleke with a hook.
Norris jabs at Bolleke's body.
Bolleke swats away the attempt to clinch by Norris.
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
Norris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but Norris moved out of range nicely.
Norris scores with a jab.
Norris scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bolleke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bolleke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Norris connects with a body shot that sends Bolleke's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Thomas Bolleke did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Norris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Norris staying out of range there.
Bolleke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Norris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Norris misses with a head kick.
Norris's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bolleke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Norris scrambles back to his feet.
Bolleke dives in and grabs Norris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Norris pushes down on Bolleke's head and hops out.
Norris tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bolleke is able to avoid easily.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Norris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Norris throws a counter combo.
Norris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke dives in for a single leg takedown but Norris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Norris is trying to counter with his kicks.
A shot to the body from Bolleke misses
and Norris counters with a series of strikes. Bolleke will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bolleke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bolleke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris throws a chopping leg kick but Bolleke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Norris loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
Norris tried to score with a low kick but Bolleke checks it.
Norris throws a hook but Bolleke blocks it.
Bolleke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Norris tries to clinch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke throws a hook to the side of Norris's head but Norris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolleke shoots in looking for a takedown but Norris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bolleke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Norris thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolleke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolleke avoids the head kick by Norris.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thomas Bolleke is winning the standup battle so far.
Norris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norris steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bolleke.
Norris throws a leg kick #TD#
so Bolleke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norris keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully. #T2#
Norris is looking to stand up but Bolleke isn't so interested in that idea.
Bolleke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bolleke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Norris's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bolleke throwing shots but Norris is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bolleke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bolleke performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Bolleke trying to control from half guard but Norris is working away.
Bolleke trying to mount his opponent but Norris defends it. #SUB#
Bolleke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Norris sees it coming and defends easily.
Bolleke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bolleke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Norris's head.
Norris is trying to stand up here but Bolleke is controlling him well.
Still in half guard, Bolleke seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Norris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bolleke finds it's way round the side to connect with Norris's head.
Norris tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke lands with a right hand.
Norris misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Bolleke counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Norris pushes Bolleke off and gets back to his feet.
Norris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bolleke's sensitive parts.
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Bolleke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bolleke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Norris.
A slapping body kick lands there for Norris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mason Norris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body.
Norris has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bolleke shoots in but Norris avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Bolleke scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bolleke works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The strikes coming from Bolleke are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bolleke tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Thomas Bolleke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bolleke trying to control the position but Norris is working away.
Bolleke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Norris is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Bolleke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Norris is trying to get back to his feet.
Bolleke wants to control but Norris is keeping him busy.
Bolleke is trying to ground and pound but Norris uses the momentary lack of control by Bolleke to regain half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bolleke is looking to advance position but Norris won't allow it.
Bolleke is trying to control the action in half guard but Norris is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Norris pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Bolleke drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Norris wants to stand but Bolleke is controlling the position.
Bolleke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mason Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Bolleke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bolleke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Norris's head.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Norris keeps moving.
Bolleke distracts Norris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Norris can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bolleke controls the pace.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Norris keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bolleke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good work by Bolleke as he checks the leg kick.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Norris.
Norris tries to land a front kick but Bolleke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Norris gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bolleke to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolleke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Bolleke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bolleke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thomas Bolleke!

Thomas Bolleke retains his middleweight title!
Thomas Bolleke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#826 Bolleke v Paa     
Date:   May 02, 2020
#R1#
Bolleke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Paa slips the punch.
Paa tries to counter with a clinch but Bolleke shakes him off and moves away.
Bolleke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paa throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Paa sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Bolleke changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Paa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bolleke tries to move to mount but Paa blocks the move with his legs.
Bolleke working the body and head with strikes.
Paa can't do much from the bottom here.
Bolleke working the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Bolleke are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from Bolleke seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bolleke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Paa stops Bolleke from passing to mount.
Bolleke wants to control but Paa is keeping him busy. #T1#
Bolleke throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Bolleke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bolleke throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Paa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bolleke trying to control the action but Paa is working from the bottom.
Paa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
Bolleke tries to control but Paa wriggling away.
Paa tries to hold on but Bolleke pushes him away.
Bolleke working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Paa avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bolleke.
Bolleke punching from mount but Paa doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Paa holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bolleke tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #SUB#
Bolleke goes for an armbar but Paa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Paa.
Paa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Paa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Bolleke working for a triangle but Paa defends it easily.
Bolleke trying to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Bolleke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bolleke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paa trying to control but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
Bolleke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Paa leaves Bolleke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but Paa moved out of range nicely.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paa manages to avoid it.
Paa throws a series of punches but Bolleke avoids them all with ease.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Paa saw that one coming.
Paa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Paa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Paa throws a hook to the side of Bolleke's head but Bolleke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolleke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolleke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolleke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Paa. Paa obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa moves out of range as Bolleke strikes.
Bolleke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paa.
Bolleke throwing a counter right hand but Paa manages to avoid it.
Paa missing with a left hand there. Bolleke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Bolleke drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Paa keeps moving. #T1#
Bolleke landing with the ground and pound.
Thomas Bolleke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paa wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolleke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bolleke is looking to work some ground and pound but Paa has wrist control.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Paa keeps moving.
Bolleke postures up in Paa's guard and throws a big left but Paa blocks it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bolleke is looking to work some ground and pound but Paa has wrist control.
Bolleke stopping the sweep attempt from Paa.
Bolleke controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bolleke postures up in Paa's guard and throws a big left but Paa blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bolleke lands with an overhand left.
Paa needs to keep his hands up - Bolleke had a free shot at his head there.
Paa throws a sloppy head kick and Bolleke moves out of range easily.
Paa lands a slapping body shot.
Bolleke throws a shot to the body.
Paa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolleke.#T3#
Paa walks into a straight right hand from Bolleke.
Bolleke shoots in and drives through. Paa sprawls well.
Paa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bolleke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paa defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paa misses the shot to the body.
Paa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Paa.
Paa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bolleke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bolleke has his takedown stuffed
and Paa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Paa misses its intended target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Paa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bolleke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bolleke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Bolleke shoots in for a double leg but Paa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Paa.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paa throws out a loose jab but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iso Paa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paa lunges at Bolleke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bolleke's hand.
An inside leg kick from Paa misses.
Bolleke connects with the punch.
Paa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Paa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A leg kick checked by Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Paa looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
Nice jab there from Bolleke.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paa sprawls well. Paa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bolleke gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Paa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Paa misses with a low kick. #TD#
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bolleke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Paa is looking to get back to his feet here but Bolleke is keeping cool and he's managed to take Paa's back.
Paa covering up well under a barage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa tries to escape but Bolleke has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bolleke missing with strikes from the back. #T1#
Paa covering up well and avoiding damage.
Paa tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolleke tries to keep control of the position but Paa is staying busy.
Bolleke punches the canvas rather than the man.
Bolleke throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Bolleke is looking to control Paa but Paa is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bolleke just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Paa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Bolleke looking for the choke but no joy.
Bolleke somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Paa trying to control the position but Bolleke manages to sink in the hooks.
Paa is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bolleke off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bolleke throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Bolleke is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Paa. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T3#
Paa trying to control the hands but Bolleke won't let him.
Bolleke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Paa wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Paa defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bolleke's arms.
Bolleke punches the canvas rather than the man.
Bolleke missing with punches from the back.
Bolleke tries to get the hooks in deep but Paa pushed the leg off. #T4#
Bolleke doesn't have the hooks in and Paa manages to turn into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bolleke is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bolleke trying to control but Paa is working from the bottom.
Paa keeping full guard, as Bolleke tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
A lazy left from Bolleke finds it's target.
Paa throws a big shot that misses.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paa.
A swing and a miss from Paa.
Paa throws a hook but Bolleke avoids it easily.
Paa throws a series of punches but Bolleke avoids them all with ease.
Bolleke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bolleke blocks a leg kick.
Bolleke slips a jab from Paa.
A big right from Bolleke misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke thuds a left hand into Paa's body.
Bolleke blocks a low kick nicely.
Bolleke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bolleke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paa avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Bolleke works Paa's body with a nice hook.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Paa.
Paa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slow jab from Paa misses its intended target.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke defending well as Paa loads up on a big left hand.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Paa.
Iso Paa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.
Jab, jab by Bolleke - just one landing.
Paa throws a big shot that misses.
Paa lands a jab to Bolleke's midsection.#T2#
Paa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bolleke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bolleke is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bolleke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheers as Bolleke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paa doesn't seem phased though.
Paa walks into a left hand.
Bolleke lands with an uppercut that bounces Paa off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bolleke.
Paa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Paa throws a shot from downtown. Bolleke moves away and avoids it.
Paa digs a good hook to Bolleke's body.
Paa tries to move into range but Bolleke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target.
Paa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Paa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Bolleke cracks Paa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bolleke lands a jab to Paa's midsection.
Bolleke shoots for a takedown but Paa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Paa tries a quick counter leg kick but Bolleke is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD#
Bolleke decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bolleke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paa defending well though. #SUB#
Bolleke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paa is just riding it out for now. Bolleke eventually gives up the hold.
Bolleke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Bolleke trying to control the action but Paa is working from the bottom.
Bolleke trying to pass the guard but Paa defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bolleke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Bolleke is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke had his way with Iso Paa in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Paa misses with a straight right.
Bolleke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paa swivels and escapes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Paa. That's going to slow Bolleke down.
Paa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A cross from Bolleke lands.
Paa moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
Paa misses with an uppercut.
Bolleke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paa can do to turn this around?
Bolleke lands a head shot.
Bolleke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown but Paa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bolleke lands an overhand right.
A lazy left from Paa finds it's target.
Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paa.
Paa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bolleke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paa throws out a loose jab but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolleke slips a jab from Paa.
Paa misses with a straight left.
Bolleke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Bolleke both land. Nice combination.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Bolleke throws a hook but Paa avoids it easily.
Bolleke slips under a jab.
Paa throws a jab when Bolleke was well out of range.
Paa takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
Bolleke connects with a single shot there.
Paa slaps away a takedown attempt from Bolleke, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Paa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paa wants it to stay on the feet.
Paa lands a front kick.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Paa.
A telegraphed right hand from Paa misses the target.
Bolleke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paa throws a chopping leg kick but Bolleke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Paa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Paa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice uppercut there from Bolleke.
Bolleke lands a body shot.
Paa looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
Bolleke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bolleke misses with a hook.
Bolleke connects with a crisp jab.
Paa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Paa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bolleke drops his hands momentarily and Paa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Paa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Paa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bolleke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Paa misses with a hook. Bolleke ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Bolleke fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Paa sprawls well initially but Bolleke persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bolleke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Paa tries to kick Bolleke off but Bolleke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Bolleke thows a huge punch but Paa dodges it nicely.
Paa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bolleke is working away from the top position though.
Bolleke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bolleke.
Bolleke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paa defending well though.
Bolleke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Paa takes the fight into the clinch.
Iso Paa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas Bolleke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paa can't find room to land a body shot as Bolleke controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iso Paa.
I think Bolleke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bolleke!

Thomas Bolleke retains his middleweight title!
Thomas Bolleke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#821 Bollek v Falcone     
Date:   Apr 11, 2020
#R1#
Bolleke misses with a looping left.
Falcone drops his hands momentarily and Bolleke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Falcone throws a looping overhand right but Bolleke ducks down to avoid it.
Bolleke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Falcone misses with a looping right.
Bolleke moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolleke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bolleke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falcone. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke shoots for a takedown but Falcone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke scores with a shot to the body.
Falcone looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.
A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target.
Falcone is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bolleke swings widly with a right hand
and Falcone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Bolleke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bolleke slips a jab from Falcone.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target.
Falcone loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
Falcone has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but Falcone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falcone follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bolleke misses with a takedown attempt - Falcone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut
and Falcone counters with a straight right hand.
Bolleke scores with a shot to the body.
Falcone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bolleke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Falcone scrambles back to his feet.
Good shot there by Bolleke.
Falcone throws a low kick but Bolleke avoids it.#T2#
Falcone misses with a hook. Bolleke ducked under it nicely.
Falcone lands an overhand right.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Falcone sprawls well. Falcone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bolleke gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Falcone digs a good hook to Bolleke's body.
Bolleke dips to his left and cracks Falcone with an uppercut!
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown but Falcone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Falcone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target.
Falcone misses with a body kick.
Bolleke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Falcone misses the target.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Bolleke lands an overhand right.
Bolleke connects with a body shot.
Falcone throws a hook but Bolleke avoids it easily.
Bolleke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Falcone's head backwards.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Falcone.
Falcone follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bolleke throws a right hand that misses
and Falcone counters with a straight right hand.
Falcone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bolleke moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Bolleke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Falcone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke cracks Falcone with an open hand slap.
Anthony Falcone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falcone looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
Falcone looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Falcone.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Falcone.
Falcone misses with a looping left.
Bolleke misses with a hook
and Falcone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolleke lands with a nice combination. Falcone backs away looking to recover.
Bolleke thuds his right hand into Falcone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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 Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Falcone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke darts in looking for a takedown but Falcone gets double underhooks and turns Bolleke into the cage.
Thomas Bolleke is winning the standup battle so far.
Falcone misses with a looping left.
Bolleke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Falcone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Falcone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falcone moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
Bolleke lands a really nice looking cross but Falcone seems unphased.
Falcone ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Falcone throws a right and a left that Bolleke avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Bolleke - just one landing.
Bolleke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bolleke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Falcone pinned against the cage. Falcone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Falcone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Falcone swings widly with a right hand
and Bolleke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Falcone throws a jab when Bolleke was well out of range.
Bolleke tries to counter with a takedown but Falcone is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Bolleke drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolleke looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Falcone is avoiding damage well.
Bolleke landing strikes. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Falcone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bolleke working the ground and pound but Falcone is defending the strikes.
Bolleke is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Falcone will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bolleke sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Falcone is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bolleke working away.
Falcone pushes Bolleke away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bolleke gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bolleke tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Falcone taking a bit of punishment here - Bolleke scoring with strikes. #T3#
Falcone is not content to let Bolleke control the position.
Falcone is looking for a sweep.
Bolleke lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Falcone down.
Falcone taking a bit of punishment here - Bolleke scoring with strikes.
Falcone is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolleke is putting a hurting on Falcone here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bolleke lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bolleke tries to move into full mount but can't pass Falcone's legs. #SUB#
Bolleke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Falcone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Falcone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bolleke tries to roll over but Falcone keeps him under control.
Bolleke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Falcone controlling from the top position.
Bolleke keeping full guard, as Falcone tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Falcone misses.
Falcone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
A little jabbing left from Falcone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Falcone slips the punch.
Bolleke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Falcone slips a straight right by Bolleke.
Falcone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bolleke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Bolleke closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Falcone did well to prevent Bolleke getting side control.
Falcone is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone is not content to let Bolleke control the position.
Falcone preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Falcone is trying to maintain the position but Bolleke is very close to passing his half guard.
Bolleke is taking a breather. Falcone says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bolleke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Falcone is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bolleke is trying to control. Falcone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Falcone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bolleke.
Falcone is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Falcone motions for Bolleke to come forward. Falcone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Falcone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke looks for a takedown but Falcone sprawls well.
Falcone jabs at Bolleke's body.
Falcone throws a hook but Bolleke blocks it.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Falcone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bolleke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Falcone scrambles back to his feet.
Falcone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bolleke finds it's way round the side to connect with Falcone's head.
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.
Falcone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bolleke dives in for a single leg takedown but Falcone sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bolleke or perhaps it was just good defense by Falcone, which made it look bad.
Falcone lands with an overhand left.
Falcone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Falcone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Bolleke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bolleke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bolleke cracks Falcone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Falcone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Falcone there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Bolleke catches Falcone right on the button with a cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bolleke.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown but Falcone shows good takedown defense.
Bolleke throws out a powerful jab.
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but Falcone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falcone misses with a looping right.
Bolleke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bolleke misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolleke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolleke works Falcone's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke clearly takes that round.
That's time! Bolleke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falcone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolleke thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Falcone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcone manages to avoid it.
Falcone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Falcone misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bolleke.
Falcone misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Falcone as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone walks into a straight right hand from Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Falcone. #T1#
Bolleke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Falcone.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Bolleke fails with the takedown
and Falcone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolleke lands a jab.
Bolleke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Falcone counters with an outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target.
Falcone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolleke lands a jab to Falcone's midsection.#T2#
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
Falcone doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bolleke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bolleke throws a jab when Falcone was well out of range.
Bolleke misses with a hook.
Bolleke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcone is just out of range.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut
and Falcone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD#
Bolleke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Falcone is trying to defend but Bolleke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Falcone kicks Bolleke off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Bolleke moves out of range as Falcone strikes.
Bolleke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Falcone avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Despite the aggression on Falcone's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Falcone staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Falcone's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Falcone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bolleke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Falcone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bolleke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Falcone counters with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Falcone.
Falcone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Falcone ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke slips a jab and a cross from Falcone.
Falcone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolleke.
Falcone throws a sloppy head kick and Bolleke moves out of range easily.
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falcone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Falcone throws out a loose jab but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Bolleke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Falcone just misses with a punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Bolleke scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Thomas Bolleke 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Nice jab there from Bolleke.
Falcone throws a right and a left that Bolleke avoids nicely.
Falcone misses with a kick to the body.
Bolleke doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bolleke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Falcone jabs Bolleke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bolleke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Falcone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke misses with a double jab.
Bolleke throws a sloppy body shot
and Falcone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Falcone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Good exchange - Falcone coming out on top.
Falcone misses with a straight left. #TD#
Bolleke drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bolleke stopping the sweep attempt from Falcone.
Bolleke pushes down on Falcone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bolleke thows a huge punch but Falcone dodges it nicely.
Falcone is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Bolleke is looking for a kimura but Falcone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bolleke to get the leverage.
Falcone tries to get to full guard but Bolleke has control of the leg. #T2##SUB#
Bolleke is working for a submission of some sort.
Bolleke thows a huge punch but Falcone dodges it nicely.
Falcone wants to get back to full guard.
Falcone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bolleke is working away from the top position though.
Falcone keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Falcone tries to roll over but Bolleke keeps him under control.
Falcone wants to control but Bolleke is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Falcone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bolleke finds it's way round the side to connect with Falcone's head.
Falcone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bolleke's sensitive parts.
Bolleke dodges the punch combination from Falcone.
Falcone defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand.
Falcone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bolleke.
Bolleke is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Bolleke has a takedown stuffed.
Falcone misses the body punch
and Bolleke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolleke lands a right hook to the body.
Good exchange - Bolleke coming out on top.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Falcone avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Bolleke closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bolleke lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
Bolleke tries to free his leg and advance position but Falcone is retaining full guard.

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 Thomas Bolleke.
Well Bolleke 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bolleke!

Thomas Bolleke retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Thomas Bolleke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#818 Bolleke v Slurper     
Date:   Mar 21, 2020
#R1#
Slurper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Bolleke lands a nice hook to Slurper's body. Slurper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slurper throws a jab when Bolleke was well out of range.
Slurper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolleke throws out the jab.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slurper moves away.
Slurper lands a right hook to the body.
Slurper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bolleke throws a lazy uppercut
and Slurper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slurper misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Bolleke scores with a takedown into Slurper's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Slurper manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke throws a head punch that misses.
Bolleke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slurper backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slurper.#BC#
Bolleke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slurper swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Slurper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slurper throws a hook to the side of Bolleke's head but Bolleke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slurper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Slurper saw that one coming.
Slurper tries to counter with a clinch but Bolleke shakes him off and moves away.
A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Slurper moves out of range.
Slurper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slurper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slurper scores with a jab. Bolleke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slurper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bolleke dodges the punch combination from Slurper.
Bolleke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Bolleke drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Slurper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Slurper working a defensive guard but Bolleke passes into half guard.
Slurper is looking for a sweep. Bolleke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bolleke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bolleke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slurper with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ES2#
Slurper kicks Bolleke off and gets back to his feet.
Snot Slurper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slurper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.#TD#
Bolleke scores with a takedown into Slurper's guard.#ES2#
Slurper pushes Bolleke off and gets back to his feet.
Slurper throws a shot from downtown. Bolleke moves away and avoids it.
Bolleke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slurper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Slurper scores with a nice strike.
Slurper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bolleke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolleke misses with a straight right.
Bolleke slips a jab from Slurper.
Slurper's coach down at Save America! TRUMP 2020! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Slurper's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bolleke throws a hook but Slurper avoids it easily.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Slurper is just out of range.
Slurper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. Slurper moves away and avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Slurper. No joy for Bolleke on that attempt. #TD#
Bolleke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Slurper wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slurper wants to sweep but Bolleke has passed to side control!#T4#
Bolleke scoring with punches from side control.
Bolleke is looking to take a break and control but Slurper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolleke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Slurper is trying to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolleke working the ground and pound from side control.
Bolleke working the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slurper takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bolleke moves into full mount!
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 Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Slurper throws out a powerful jab.
Bolleke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolleke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Slurper sprawls and moves away.
Slurper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolleke.
Bolleke is looking to counter punch.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Slurper slips the punch.
Slurper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Slurper.
Slurper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bolleke darts in looking for a takedown but Slurper gets double underhooks and turns Bolleke into the cage.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Bolleke - just one landing.
Bolleke connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slurper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolleke darts in looking for a takedown but Slurper gets double underhooks and turns Bolleke into the cage.
Slurper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slurper. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Slurper throws a poor cross that misses
and Bolleke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slurper throws a right hand that Bolleke ducks under and follows up with a left that Bolleke also avoids with ease.
Slurper looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
Bolleke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slurper counters with a left to the body.
Slurper throws a looping overhand right but Bolleke ducks down to avoid it.
Bolleke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slurper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bolleke somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Slurper. Those never looked like landing.
Bolleke looks to land a right hand but Slurper moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Slurper. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Bolleke fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Slurper sprawls well initially but Bolleke persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Slurper kicks Bolleke off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slurper ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Snot Slurper seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Slurper looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
Slurper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Slurper scores with a jab.
A shot to the body from Bolleke misses
letting Slurper counter with a right hand.
Slurper gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bolleke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bolleke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slurper.
Slurper misses with a body shot. #TD#
Bolleke drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bolleke stands and throws Slurper's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Slurper pushes Bolleke away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bolleke gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Slurper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bolleke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Slurper regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slurper is looking to improve his position.
Slurper works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bolleke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Slurper is looking to reverse the position.
Bolleke working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T4#
Slurper is being controlled here.
Slurper wants to control but Bolleke postures up.
Bolleke working the head with strikes.
Slurper wants to control but Bolleke postures up.
Bolleke working the head and body with strikes.
Slurper is looking for a sweep.
Bolleke is looking to take a break and control but Slurper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolleke lands some shots froms side control.
Bolleke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slurper keeps working.
Bolleke is chipping away with strikes.
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 Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Bolleke blocks a jab.#TD#
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Slurper wants to get back to his feet but Bolleke passes into half guard. #REVB#
Bolleke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bolleke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Slurper trying to control but Bolleke postures up.
Bolleke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke is looking to advance position but Slurper won't allow it. #SUB#
Bolleke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Bolleke stops Slurper from getting back to his feet.
Slurper gets full guard.#SUB2#
Slurper is looking for a triangle but Bolleke pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing that Bolleke has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Slurper controlling the position.#SUB2#
Slurper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bolleke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bolleke is stalling in the full guard.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Slurper keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Slurper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Bolleke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bolleke moves into full guard.
Bolleke trying to control the position. #SUB#
Bolleke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Slurper tries to stand but Bolleke is controlling from the bottom.
Bolleke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slurper would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Bolleke does it's job there.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Slurper slips the punch.
Slurper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
A jab lands there for Bolleke.
Bolleke sizes up Slurper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Slurper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slurper. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke tries to counter with a takedown but Slurper is quick to defend against it.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slurper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolleke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Slurper.
Bolleke misses with a lunging right hand
and Slurper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bolleke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolleke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bolleke goes for a double leg but Slurper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Slurper continues to drive forward.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slurper loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
Bolleke misses with a takedown
and Slurper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Thomas Bolleke did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Slurper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bolleke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Slurper is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Bolleke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Slurper, who protects the arm well.
Slurper is trying to improve his position.
Thomas Bolleke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Slurper some visible discomfort. #T1#
Slurper tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bolleke presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bolleke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bolleke cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Slurper can't escape the position.
Bolleke scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Slurper?
Slurper tries to lock up and control but Bolleke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bolleke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slurper is looking to escape. #T2#
BOOM! Bolleke connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The referee warns Slurper that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Bolleke connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bolleke with shots to the head and body - Slurper looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#
Slurper is rocked!
Bolleke loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Slurper scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Bolleke land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Bolleke stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Bolleke!
Thomas Bolleke retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Thomas Bolleke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Snot Slurper stepped up to the mic, saying 'bastard ate boiled eggs and stale beer b4 the fight and fouled the air so bad even the ref was gagging out there ! Do u know how hard it is to fight and NOT vomit at same time???? Bastard should be required to use a buttplug...'.

 

Event: GAMMA#814 Bolleke v Slurper     
Date:   Feb 29, 2020
#R1#
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Slurper.
Slurper misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke misses with a looping left.
Slurper fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bolleke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Slurper scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Bolleke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Slurper's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bolleke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Slurper working for a triangle but Bolleke defends it easily. #SUB2#
Slurper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bolleke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Slurper trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Slurper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Slurper is looking for a triangle but Bolleke pushes his legs off easily.
Bolleke wants to pass the guard but Slurper is keeping the position.
Bolleke connects with a couple of short punches.
Slurper has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Save America! TRUMP 2020!. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bolleke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing that Bolleke has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bolleke postures up and lands a big shot to Slurper's brow.
Bolleke trying to control the position from guard on top but Slurper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Bolleke passes Slurper's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Slurper is trying to control but can't.
Bolleke is controlling the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Slurper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bolleke is pressing down on Slurper's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slurper is holding on for now.
Slurper is looking for a sweep. Bolleke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bolleke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Bolleke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slurper defends it well. #T3##SUB2#
Slurper actively working from the bottom here.
Slurper moves into full guard.
Slurper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Slurper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bolleke looking to sit in guard and control but Slurper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Slurper preventing the sweep. #T4#
Slurper trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolleke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slurper forces his way into half guard.
Slurper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Slurper takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolleke wants to control but Slurper is keeping busy.
Bolleke is looking to get back to full guard here but Slurper has managed to pass to side control instead.
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 Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Slurper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slurper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Slurper throws a leg kick but Bolleke sees it coming and moves out of range.
Slurper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bolleke shoots in but Slurper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slurper takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
Bolleke is looking to counter punch.
Bolleke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Slurper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
Slurper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slurper shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bolleke shoots in but no luck this time.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolleke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slurper's waist but Slurper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bolleke off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Slurper thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Slurper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolleke.
Slurper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards. #BC#
Bolleke breaks from the clinch.
Slurper throws a hook but Bolleke avoids it easily.
Slurper ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke shoots in but no luck this time.
Slurper fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bolleke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bolleke shoots for a double leg takedown but Slurper sprawls well. He's pushed Bolleke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Slurper lands a nice looking body shot.
Bolleke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Slurper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slurper. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke misses with a takedown attempt - Slurper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Slurper is just out of range.#T2#
Bolleke lands with a right hand.
Slurper looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slurper.
Slurper walks into a straight right hand from Bolleke.#TD#
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Slurper napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bolleke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slurper keeps working.
Bolleke tries to move to mount but Slurper blocks the move with his legs.
Slurper is trying to work for a sweep but Bolleke has mounted him!
Slurper slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Slurper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bolleke scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Slurper actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Slurper wants to improve his position but Bolleke is controlling well.
Bolleke is nestled in close to Slurper, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bolleke keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bolleke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Slurper sees it coming and defends easily.
Bolleke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slurper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bolleke stalling away here and it's allowed Slurper to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Thomas Bolleke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bolleke passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Slurper tries to buck Bolleke off but Bolleke is having none of it.#T4#
Bolleke cracks Slurper with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Slurper is looking to reverse the position.
Slurper struggling a bit here.
Bolleke connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Slurper some visible discomfort.
Slurper tries to buck Bolleke off but Bolleke is having none of it.
Bolleke is staying tight to Slurper's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Slurper is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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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 Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Slurper misses with a straight left.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slurper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bolleke lands a nice looking body shot.
Slurper throws a body shot but no joy.
Slurper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolleke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slurper.
Bolleke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slurper throws out the jab.
Slurper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Bolleke - just one landing.
Slurper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slurper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Slurper misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slurper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bolleke under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slurper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Bolleke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snot Slurper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slurper scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bolleke in his tracks. #T1#
Slurper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slurper.
Bolleke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slurper throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolleke.
Bolleke scores with a nice head shot.
Bolleke darts in looking for a takedown but Slurper gets double underhooks and turns Bolleke into the cage.
Bolleke lunges at Slurper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slurper's hand.
Slurper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Slurper misses with a hook. Bolleke ducked under it nicely.
Slurper with a hook.
Bolleke connects with a right hand. Slurper shakes it off.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slurper is looking to score with low kicks.
Bolleke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
The fighters circling - Slurper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slurper throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Bolleke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Slurper's guard.
Bolleke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Slurper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bolleke passes Slurper's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bolleke wants to take a breather but Slurper is having none of it.
Slurper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bolleke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bolleke's back!
Slurper looking to hold on to the position here but Bolleke rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Bolleke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slurper is looking to stand up but Bolleke won't let him. #T3##SUB#
Bolleke is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Slurper rolls with it to try and escape but Bolleke cranks on the arm and Slurper is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Bolleke!
Thomas Bolleke retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Thomas Bolleke thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Snot Slurper had this to say: 'bastard ate boiled eggs and stale beer b4 the fight and fouled the air so bad even the ref was gagging out there ! Do u know how hard it is to fight and NOT vomit at same time???? Bastard should be required to use a buttplug...'.

 

Event: EMP Toivonen vs Bolleke     
Date:   Feb 09, 2020
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Toivonen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bolleke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bolleke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bolleke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Toivonen misses with a leg kick.
We've been told by Toivonen's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Toivonen throws a leg kick
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toivonen throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
A cross from Bolleke lands.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Toivonen looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.
Bolleke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toivonen. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Toivonen misses #TD2#
and Bolleke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Toivonen won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolleke working away.
Bolleke 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.
Bolleke is looking to take a break and control but Toivonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toivonen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Bolleke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Bolleke is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Toivonen still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Toivonen has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Bolleke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toivonen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bolleke is trying to escape the position but Toivonen is controlling the position.
Bolleke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toivonen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bolleke is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Toivonen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bolleke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bolleke is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Bolleke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bolleke felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Toivonen controlling the position easily from mount.
Bolleke sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bolleke trying to hold on to Toivonen's head to control him but Toivonen postures up.
Toivonen trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolleke is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Bolleke looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bolleke has a hand on Toivonen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Toivonen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Toivonen controlling from mount.
Bolleke is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bolleke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Toivonen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target.
Toivonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Toivonen throws a head kick that misses.
Toivonen throws a hook to the side of Bolleke's head but Bolleke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolleke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Toivonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Toivonen - just one landing.
Toivonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.
Toivonen with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Toivonen saw that one coming.
Toivonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Toivonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bolleke is able to avoid easily.
Bolleke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bolleke! But no joy.
Bolleke 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.
A clash of legs there as Bolleke blocks the low kick.#T1#
Bolleke avoids the head kick by Toivonen.
Toivonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bolleke in his tracks.
Toivonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice takedown defense from Toivonen. No joy for Bolleke on that attempt.
Bolleke dodges the punch combination from Toivonen.
Bolleke blocks a leg kick.
Bolleke shoots for a takedown but Toivonen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bolleke connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Toivonen misses.
Bolleke lands a glancing blow to the side of Toivonen's head.
Bolleke moves out of range of the body kick.
Bolleke throws a good cross that connects.
Toivonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Toivonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Bolleke finds it's way through Toivonen's defenses.
Pekka Toivonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Toivonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Toivonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bolleke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toivonen.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Toivonen.
Toivonen moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
A nice inside leg kick there by Toivonen. That's going to slow Bolleke down.
Toivonen misses with a hook
and Bolleke counters with a stiff right hand.
Toivonen tries a low kick but Bolleke avoids it.
Bolleke checks a low kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Toivonen throws the kick towards the body but Bolleke avoids it.
Bolleke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Toivonen swivels and escapes.
Pekka Toivonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bolleke.
Bolleke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
A jab lands there for Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a hook
and Bolleke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toivonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Toivonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Bolleke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Toivonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Bolleke's head. #ROC#
Bolleke is rocked!
Toivonen scores with a leg kick.
Toivonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Toivonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Bolleke counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from Toivonen.
Bolleke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bolleke works Toivonen's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from Toivonen is predictable there
and Bolleke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolleke misses with a straight right.
Toivonen throws out a loose jab but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Toivonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Bolleke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Toivonen doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Bolleke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Toivonen throws a big shot that misses.
Bolleke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bolleke lands with a shot to the body.
Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toivonen.
Bolleke misses with a hook
and Bolleke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toivonen misses with a kick to the body
and Bolleke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Toivonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Toivonen throws a jab when Bolleke was well out of range.
Toivonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Bolleke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toivonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Bolleke misses.#TD2#
Bolleke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Toivonen is trying to defend but Bolleke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bolleke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
A low kick from Toivonen misses
and Bolleke counters with a straight right hand.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Toivonen slips the punch.
Donk. Bolleke catches Toivonen right on the button with a cross.
Bolleke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolleke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a leg kick
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolleke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Toivonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Toivonen throws an overhand right that lands on Bolleke's shoulder, as Bolleke tries to avoid the shot.
Toivonen throws a shot from downtown. Bolleke moves away and avoids it.
Toivonen takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
Bolleke feints the counter takedown.
Bolleke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bolleke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
Toivonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Toivonen digs a good body shot into Bolleke's ribs.#TD2#
Bolleke closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Toivonen did well to prevent Bolleke getting side control.#T1#
Bolleke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bolleke controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Bolleke seems to be working for a kimura but Toivonen defends the submission attempt.
Bolleke throwing shots but Toivonen is blocking nicely.
Bolleke wants to take a breather but Toivonen is having none of it. #SUB2#
Toivonen makes his way to full guard, as Bolleke worked for a kimura. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Toivonen is trying to control the position but Bolleke postures up.
Toivonen can't keep his opponent in guard - Bolleke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bolleke throws a strike but Toivonen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bolleke wants to pass the guard but Toivonen is keeping the position.
Bolleke trying to control but Toivonen is working from the bottom.
Toivonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Bolleke passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Toivonen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Toivonen is looking to regain half guard here but Bolleke keeps moving and retains side control.
Bolleke throwing strikes but Toivonen manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T4#
Bolleke struggling a bit here.
Toivonen controls the position.
Toivonen is looking to take a break and control but Bolleke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolleke wants to control but Toivonen postures up.
Thomas Bolleke has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolleke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bolleke is trying to maintain the position but Toivonen is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Toivonen throws a hook but Bolleke blocks it.
Bolleke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Toivonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bolleke circles away quickly and effectively.
Toivonen throws a hook but Bolleke avoids it easily.
Toivonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range and Toivonen settles back down.
And Bolleke tries to counter it with a takedown but Toivonen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Toivonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bolleke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Toivonen throws a sloppy body shot
and Bolleke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toivonen swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
And Bolleke tries to counter it with a takedown but Toivonen pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Bolleke closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bolleke lands in his opponent's guard.
Toivonen is pulling down on Bolleke's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Bolleke throws a big right hand that misses.
Toivonen trying to keep a closed guard but Bolleke is proving a slippery customer.
Bolleke looking to pass the guard.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Toivonen keeps moving.
Bolleke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Toivonen takes one to the chin there.
Bolleke shoots in but Toivonen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Toivonen throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
Toivonen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Toivonen scores with a kick to the body.
Bolleke throws a hook but Toivonen avoids it easily.
Bolleke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Toivonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Toivonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Toivonen works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Toivonen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bolleke throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Bolleke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toivonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bolleke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bolleke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bolleke wants to pass the guard but Toivonen is keeping the position.
Bolleke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Toivonen has control of Bolleke's left arm, preventing Bolleke from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bolleke thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Toivonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Toivonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bolleke's calf.
Toivonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Toivonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Toivonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bolleke feints the counter takedown.
Bolleke stuns Toivonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bolleke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bolleke.
Toivonen misses with a looping right.
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toivonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toivonen wants to slow Bolleke down by chopping away at his legs.
Toivonen lands with a kick to the temple. Bolleke shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Toivonen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Toivonen lands a lovely overhand right.
Toivonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toivonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolleke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toivonen counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pekka Toivonen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Bolleke lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Toivonen misses.
Bolleke throws out a counter right but Toivonen avoids it with no problem.
A lazy left from Toivonen finds it's target.
Toivonen throws a right hand that misses
and Bolleke counters with a nice body shot.
Bolleke shoots in but no luck this time.
Bolleke cracks a nice hook into Toivonen's ribs.
Toivonen misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Toivonen misses.
Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toivonen.
Bolleke misses with a lunging right hand
and Toivonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bolleke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolleke slips a jab from Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Toivonen with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivonen is looking to chop away at Bolleke's legs. #T1#
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Toivonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Toivonen misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Toivonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Toivonen catches Bolleke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bolleke throws an overhand right that lands on Toivonen's shoulder, as Toivonen tries to avoid the shot.
Toivonen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Toivonen loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Bolleke.
Toivonen moves forwards but Bolleke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but Toivonen moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Toivonen.
Toivonen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice takedown defense from Toivonen. No joy for Bolleke on that attempt.
Toivonen misses with a hook
and Bolleke counters with a nice uppercut.
Pekka Toivonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toivonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bolleke to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toivonen moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
Toivonen misses with a hook.
Bolleke misses with a shot to the body
and Toivonen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Toivonen throws a sloppy head kick and Bolleke moves out of range easily.
Bolleke feints the counter takedown.
Toivonen loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
Toivonen looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.
Bolleke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch lands to the side of Toivonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Toivonen misses with a body shot.
Toivonen staying out of range there.
Toivonen slips a jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Toivonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Toivonen misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Bolleke jabs at Toivonen's body.
Bolleke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pekka Toivonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bolleke.
Toivonen needs to keep his hands up - Bolleke had a free shot at his head there.
Toivonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toivonen.
Toivonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Toivonen throws a right hand that misses
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toivonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bolleke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Toivonen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bolleke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bolleke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And Bolleke tries to counter it with a takedown but Toivonen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bolleke connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke lands a couple of elbows.
Toivonen is pulling down on Bolleke's head to control his posture.
Bolleke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Bolleke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Toivonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Toivonen trying to keep a closed guard but Bolleke is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bolleke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Toivonen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bolleke throws a hook but Toivonen avoids it easily.
A jab from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen scores with a spinning back kick!
Thomas Bolleke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice shot by Bolleke.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Bolleke.
I think Bolleke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Thomas Bolleke!

A victorious Thomas Bolleke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#807 Spike v Pony     
Date:   Jan 18, 2020
#R1#
Bolleke throws an overhand right that lands on Imbula's shoulder, as Imbula tries to avoid the shot.
Imbula throws a shot to the body.
Bolleke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Imbula. Imbula circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Imbula works the jab nicely.
Bolleke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Imbula counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bolleke slips under a jab from Imbula.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolleke lands a nice shot to the body.
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Imbula on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Imbula misses with a hook. Bolleke ducked under it nicely.
Bolleke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imbula misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke staying out of range there.
Bolleke has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Imbula slips under a jab from Bolleke.#T1#
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Imbula defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut
letting Imbula counter with a right hand.
Bolleke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bolleke throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Imbula to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolleke throws a poor cross that misses
and Imbula counters with a straight right hand.
Imbula dodges the punch combination from Bolleke. #TD2#
Bolleke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Imbula is trying to defend but Bolleke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Imbula tries to roll over but Bolleke keeps him under control.#T2#
Imbula is working hard here to advance position.
Imbula has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bolleke is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolleke wants to free his trapped foot but Imbula is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bolleke is just content to waste time from the top position. Imbula takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Imbula tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Imbula looking for a guillotine here but Bolleke defends easily.
Imbula keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Imbula is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Imbula is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Bolleke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Imbula is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bolleke, into his guard. #REVR#
Imbula wants to control from the top but Bolleke keeps moving. #T4#
Imbula controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Imbula trying to move into half guard but instead Bolleke has managed to sweep!#REVB#
We've been hearing good reports from Imbula's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Imbula is trying to control the position but Bolleke postures up.
Imbula is really struggling to control Bolleke but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bolleke postures up in Imbula's guard and throws a big left but Imbula blocks it.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Imbula keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bolleke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Imbula does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bolleke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Imbula throws a jab when Bolleke was well out of range.
Imbula misses with an uppercut
and Bolleke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolleke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch lands to the side of Imbula 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Bolleke drives through with a takedown into guard.
Imbula keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
Imbula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bolleke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imbula is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Bolleke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Imbula dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Bolleke keeping moving, preventing Imbula from controlling successfully.
Bolleke keeping full guard, as Imbula tries to pass.
Bolleke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bolleke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Imbula throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Imbula bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bolleke's guard. #REVR#
Imbula postures up. #SUB2#
Bolleke looking for a triangle here. Imbula is fighting it but it looks tight! Bolleke pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Imbula is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thomas Bolleke!
Thomas Bolleke is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Thomas Bolleke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#803 Bolleke v Imbula     
Date:   Dec 21, 2019
#R1#
Bolleke misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Bolleke moves into range and clinches up with Imbula.
Imbula tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bolleke smiles and moves away.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bolleke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Imbula looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bolleke blocks a low kick nicely.
Bolleke tries to clinch there but Imbula circles away.
Bolleke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Imbula pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke lands a nice shot to the body.
Imbula throws a leg kick but Bolleke moved away.
Imbula slips a straight right by Bolleke.
Bolleke tries for a takedown but Imbula circles away easily
and Imbula counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Imbula takes one to the side of the head.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Imbula.
Imbula shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bolleke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bolleke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Imbula saw that one coming.#TD#
Bolleke closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bolleke working the ground and pound.
Imbula tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bolleke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Imbula wants to control but Bolleke postures up.
Imbula tries to buck Bolleke off but Bolleke is having none of it.
Imbula manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolleke working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Bolleke thows a huge punch but Imbula dodges it nicely.
Bolleke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Imbula is looking to improve his position.
Bolleke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Imbula keeps working. #SUB#
Bolleke is looking for a kimura here.
Bolleke is trying to control. Imbula wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Imbula is pressing down on Bolleke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Imbula looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bolleke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bolleke tries to free his leg and advance position but Imbula is retaining full guard.
Imbula wants to sweep here but Bolleke controlling him for the moment.
Bolleke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Imbula controls Bolleke momentarily but Bolleke frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bolleke pushes down on Imbula's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Imbula is not content to let Bolleke control the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Imbula won't allow Bolleke to pass to mount.
Bolleke working Imbula over with strikes.
Bolleke is looking to advance position but Imbula won't allow it.
Bolleke is thwarting Imbula's attempts to control the position.
Bolleke is trying to control. Imbula wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Imbula tries to get to full guard but Bolleke has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bolleke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Imbula goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bolleke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Imbula swivels and escapes.
Imbula throws out a counter right but Bolleke avoids it with no problem.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
Imbula swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bolleke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Imbula 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bolleke with a jab.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imbula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bolleke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bolleke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice uppercut there from Imbula.
Bolleke punishes Imbula's body with a nice straight punch.
Bolleke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Imbula can do to turn this around?
Bolleke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Imbula manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Imbula was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Bolleke slips a straight right by Imbula.
Bolleke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Imbula feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bolleke's calf.
Bolleke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Imbula's head backwards.
Thomas Bolleke is winning the standup battle so far.
Bolleke misses with a takedown
and Imbula connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolleke misses with a lunging right hand
and Imbula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body.
Imbula buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Imbula swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bolleke blocks the body kick.
Bolleke wants to clinch up but Imbula keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Bolleke shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Imbula's guard.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Imbula is adopting a defensive guard.
Bolleke looking to sit in guard and control but Imbula gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bolleke trying to keep a closed guard but Imbula is proving a slippery customer.
Bolleke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thomas Bolleke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Imbula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolleke is keeping the position for now.
Imbula trying to control but Bolleke is working from the bottom. #T3#
My spies in The Wild Beasts Zoo inform me that Imbula has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bolleke is trying to control the position but Imbula postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Imbula's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Imbula trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolleke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imbula tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolleke is retaining full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Imbula trying to control but Bolleke is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the head.
Bolleke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cheik Imbula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Imbula looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.
Imbula scores with a nice head shot.
A swing and a miss from Bolleke.
A jab from Bolleke misses.
Imbula swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bolleke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Imbula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Imbula feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bollekes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cheik Imbula will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bolleke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Bolleke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Imbula stuffs the takedown attempt from Bolleke. Bolleke gets slowly back to his feet.
And Imbula responds with a good body kick, but Bolleke manages to step out the way in time.
Bolleke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Imbula. Imbula circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bolleke fails with a takedown attempt.
Imbula throws an overhand right that lands on Bolleke's shoulder, as Bolleke tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Imbula throws a counter combo.
Imbula avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Imbula throws a solid leg kick but Bolleke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Imbula.
Imbula jabs at Bolleke's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Imbula. #T1##CL#
Imbula tries to keep at a distance but Bolleke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Imbula lands with a left to the head.
Bolleke takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bolleke.
A right handed body shot lands from Imbula.
Imbula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolleke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke tries a body shot but Imbula blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolleke.
Imbula misses with the head strike.
Bolleke scores with a shot to the side of Imbula's head.
Imbula blocking some punches.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
Bolleke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Imbula goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Imbula.
Imbula works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Imbula lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Imbula.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bolleke lands with a left to the head.
Imbula lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bolleke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Imbula can't find room to land a body shot as Bolleke controls the action.
Imbula doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolleke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Imbula blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Imbula lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Imbula tries to work over Bolleke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Imbula scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Imbula prevents a body shot from Bolleke.
Imbula lands with a right to the head.
Bolleke misses with some punches.
Imbula misses with the head strike.
Imbula lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bolleke.
Imbula misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Imbula.
I was talking to Bolleke's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bolleke blocks a body shot from Imbula.
Imbula blocking some punches.
Imbula lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Imbula blocking some punches.
Imbula working aggressively here.
Bolleke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Imbula stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Imbula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke works on Imbula's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolleke.
Imbula takes a shot to the head.
Imbula throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolleke.
Imbula stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Imbula swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Imbula is working Bolleke over against the cage.
Imbula makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Bolleke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Imbula lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Imbula pushes Bolleke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Imbula swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Imbula.
Bolleke lands with a right to the head.
Bolleke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bolleke tries a body shot but Imbula blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolleke.
Imbula blocks an uppercut.
Bolleke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cheik Imbula seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolleke.
Imbula gets through Bolleke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Imbula working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Imbula working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Imbula misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cheik Imbula really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Imbula throws a body kick that misses.
Bolleke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Imbula circles away quickly and effectively.
Bolleke has his takedown stuffed
and Imbula counters with a straight right hand.
Imbula cracks a nice hook into Bolleke's ribs.
Imbula lands with an uppercut that bounces Bolleke off the cage and back into range.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Imbula slips the punch.
Imbula takes one to the side of the head.
Imbula throws a solid leg kick but Bolleke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Imbula.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imbula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bolleke moves to clinch but Imbula breaks away
letting Imbula counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Bolleke is rocked!
Bolleke swings widly with a right hand
and Imbula counters with a thumping low kick. #T1##CL#
Bolleke rushes Imbula and presses him up against the cage.
Imbula tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolleke's elbow.
Imbula blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Imbula.
Oh Bolleke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bolleke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Imbula throws a big uppercut that drops Bolleke! More strikes from Imbula and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bolleke lies dazed against the cage as Imbula celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cheik Imbula!
Cheik Imbula is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Cheik Imbula thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#800 Conservative v Steel     
Date:   Nov 30, 2019
#R1#
Ekstrovertti slips under a jab.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekstrovertti! But no joy.
Ekstrovertti connects with a leg kick. Bolleke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ekstrovertti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bolleke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ekstrovertti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bolleke scrambles back to his feet.
Ekstrovertti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ekstrovertti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brotherhood MMA (16 ELITE COACHES) in the buildup to the fight.
Ekstrovertti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolleke.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ekstrovertti throws a leg kick but Bolleke checks it.
Ekstrovertti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolleke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekstrovertti.
Bolleke is looking to counter the offense by Ekstrovertti and move into the clinch.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolleke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Ekstrovertti misses its intended target.
Ekstrovertti staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekstrovertti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Ekstrovertti throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Ekstrovertti does no damage.
Ekstrovertti tried to score with a low kick but Bolleke checks it.#TD#
Bolleke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ekstrovertti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bolleke.
Ekstrovertti is refusing to be controlled, as Bolleke sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolleke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ekstrovertti has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bolleke wants to control but Ekstrovertti is keeping him busy.
Ekstrovertti controlling the position well.
Bolleke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Ekstrovertti wants to control but Bolleke is keeping busy.
Ekstrovertti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ekstrovertti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Ekstrovertti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bolleke is aware though and is defending well.
Bolleke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bolleke trying to control but Ekstrovertti is working from the bottom.
Bolleke lands a couple of digs.
Bolleke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Bolleke trying to control but Ekstrovertti is working from the bottom.
Bolleke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bolleke throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ekstrovertti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekstrovertti throws a fast counter high kick but Bolleke manages to duck under it in time.
Ekstrovertti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bolleke on the side of the head.
Bolleke lands with an overhand left.
Ekstrovertti swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a hook. Ekstrovertti ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Bolleke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ekstrovertti doesn't seem phased though.
Ekstrovertti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bolleke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.#T4#
Ekstrovertti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekstrovertti missing with a left hand there. Bolleke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti misses with an uppercut.
Ekstrovertti tests Bolleke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti takes one on the button.
Ekstrovertti scores with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bolleke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Bolleke rushes Ekstrovertti and presses him up against the cage.
Ekstrovertti pushes Bolleke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ekstrovertti is struggling to control the position.
Bolleke lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vertti Ekstrovertti will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bolleke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ekstrovertti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bolleke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekstrovertti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ekstrovertti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vertti Ekstrovertti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bolleke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ekstrovertti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick that misses.
Bolleke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ekstrovertti on the side of the head.
Bolleke wants to clinch up but Ekstrovertti keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Bolleke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ekstrovertti, pushing him back against the cage.
Bolleke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekstrovertti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bolleke.
Bolleke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekstrovertti blocking some punches.
Ekstrovertti has Bolleke pushed against the cage.
Bolleke throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekstrovertti. #T1#
Bolleke lands an uppercut.
Bolleke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekstroverttis head.
Ekstrovertti content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekstrovertti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ekstrovertti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekstrovertti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bolleke throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti controlling the action here for a moment.
Bolleke has a couple of punches blocked by Ekstrovertti.
Bolleke has a couple of punches blocked by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Ekstrovertti wants to get back to striking at distance but Bolleke won't allow it.
Bolleke throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekstrovertti.
Bolleke tries to work over Ekstrovertti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekstrovertti tries to work over Bolleke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolleke.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
Ekstrovertti tries a body shot but Bolleke blocks it.
Bolleke digs a right hand underneath Ekstrovertti's ribcage. Ekstrovertti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bolleke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke tries to work over Ekstrovertti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolleke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Ekstrovertti breaks from the clinch.
Ekstrovertti misses with an uppercut. Bolleke saw that one coming.
As Ekstrovertti tries to get set, Bolleke tries to push him back and clinch up but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekstrovertti lands with a nice body punch.
Ekstrovertti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bolleke counters with a nice uppercut.
Bolleke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ekstrovertti can pounce on him.
Some wild striking there from Bolleke. #T3#
Ekstrovertti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekstrovertti fails to land with a series of punches.
Bolleke tries to clinch but Ekstrovertti is having none of it.
Some bone on bone action there as Bolleke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ekstrovertti misses with a wild combination.
Bolleke dips to his left and cracks Ekstrovertti with an uppercut!
Ekstrovertti is looking to slow Bolleke down with leg kicks.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bolleke closes the distance and clinches.
Ekstrovertti is trying to force a seperation but Bolleke has the dominant position.
Bolleke lands a body shot.
Bolleke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bolleke.
Ekstrovertti is breathing heavily.
Bolleke being controlled against the cage.
Bolleke lands an uppercut.#T4#
Bolleke swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bolleke fails to land.
Bolleke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke has a couple of punches blocked by Ekstrovertti.
Bolleke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bolleke throws a head punch that misses.
Bolleke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekstrovertti tries a body shot but Bolleke blocks it.
Bolleke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekstrovertti can do to turn this around?
Ekstrovertti is trying to maintain a safe position but Bolleke gets an underhook and turns Ekstrovertti into the cage.
Ekstrovertti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Bolleke.
Ekstrovertti is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Ekstrovertti fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke 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.
#R3#
Ekstrovertti takes one to the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekstrovertti is just out of range.
Bolleke lands a jab to Ekstrovertti's midsection.
Ekstrovertti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekstrovertti defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand.
Ekstrovertti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bollekes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bolleke tries to clinch up but Ekstrovertti circles away and keeps his distance.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid it.
Bolleke throws a right hand that Ekstrovertti ducks under and follows up with a left that Ekstrovertti also avoids with ease.
Ekstrovertti throws an overhand right that lands on Bolleke's shoulder, as Bolleke tries to avoid the shot.
Bolleke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ekstrovertti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bolleke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Ekstrovertti misses its intended target.
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
Bolleke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ekstrovertti's head backwards.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekstrovertti is just out of range.#T1#
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekstrovertti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekstrovertti keeps Bolleke at a distance using the push kick.
Bolleke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ekstrovertti's head backwards.
Bolleke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bolleke there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Ekstrovertti finds it's way through Bolleke's defenses.
Bolleke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Ekstrovertti misses.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the head.
Bolleke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekstrovertti.
Bolleke seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ekstrovertti throws a series of punches but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke dodges the punch combination from Ekstrovertti.
Bolleke seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bolleke moves out of range as Ekstrovertti strikes.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekstrovertti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Ekstrovertti does it's job there.
Ekstrovertti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ekstrovertti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolleke tries to clinch up but Ekstrovertti circles away and keeps his distance.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekstrovertti.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke tries to clinch there but Ekstrovertti circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bolleke is defended easily by Ekstrovertti.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
A low kick from Ekstrovertti misses
enabling Bolleke to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolleke throws a poor cross that misses
and Ekstrovertti counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekstrovertti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolleke checks a low kick from Ekstrovertti.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekstrovertti moves away.
Ekstrovertti swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolleke.
Ekstrovertti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice shot by Bolleke.
Ekstrovertti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke. #CL#
Bolleke has managed to clinch.
Bolleke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolleke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bolleke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekstrovertti blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a body punch. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Bolleke fails to land.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekstrovertti is working Bolleke over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ekstrovertti takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thomas Bolleke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ekstrovertti lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ekstrovertti taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Ekstrovertti's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Ekstrovertti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke misses with some punches.
Ekstrovertti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ekstrovertti misses with the head strike.
Ekstrovertti is pushing Bolleke up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Thomas Bolleke did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Bolleke tries to clinch
letting Ekstrovertti counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekstrovertti misses the target.
Ekstrovertti moves forwards but Bolleke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ekstrovertti looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
As Ekstrovertti tries to get set, Bolleke tries to push him back and clinch up but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid the attempt.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick that half lands.
Bolleke throws an off balance right hand
and Ekstrovertti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti motions for Bolleke to come forward. Ekstrovertti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bolleke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ekstrovertti avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ekstrovertti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ekstrovertti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.
Ekstrovertti looks for the body kick but Bolleke saw that one coming. #T1#
Ekstrovertti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Bolleke clinches with his opponent.
Ekstrovertti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Bolleke.
A short left from Ekstrovertti.
Bolleke throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolleke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ekstrovertti manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bolleke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
Ekstrovertti fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Bolleke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bolleke prevents a body shot from Ekstrovertti.
Bolleke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bolleke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolleke swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke misses with some punches.
Bolleke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
Bolleke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ekstrovertti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolleke's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Ekstrovertti.
Bolleke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolleke misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Ekstrovertti has Bolleke pressed against the cage.
Ekstrovertti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bolleke misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ekstrovertti.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ekstrovertti prevents a body shot from Bolleke.
Ekstrovertti taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ekstrovertti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekstrovertti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ekstrovertti taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolleke.
Bolleke tries to throw a body punch but Ekstrovertti avoids it by throwing Bolleke back against the cage.
Ekstrovertti blocks an uppercut.
Ekstrovertti swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti prevents a body shot from Bolleke. #T4#
Ekstrovertti tries a body shot but Bolleke blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekstrovertti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Bolleke.
Bolleke struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekstrovertti controls his hands.
Bolleke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti is leaning against Bolleke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ekstrovertti tries to work over Bolleke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekstrovertti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bolleke misses with the head strike.
Bolleke throws a head punch that misses.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolleke lands a left hand.
Ekstrovertti is trying to maintain a safe position but Bolleke gets an underhook and turns Ekstrovertti into the cage.
Bolleke lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekstrovertti backwards.
Ekstrovertti has had enough of the clinch but Bolleke keeps him there for the moment.
Bolleke misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod.
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!
#R5#
Bolleke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ekstrovertti looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti scores with a punch to the head.
Bolleke throws a good cross that connects.
Ekstrovertti misses with an uppercut
and Bolleke counters with a left to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekstrovertti.
Bolleke moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolleke goes for a double leg but Ekstrovertti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ekstrovertti continues to drive forward.#CL#
Bolleke instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke prevents a body shot from Ekstrovertti.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke blocks an uppercut.
Ekstrovertti trying to stall but Bolleke improves his position. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekstrovertti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolleke.
Ekstrovertti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekstrovertti scores with a hook to the body.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolleke blocks a body shot from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti tries a body shot but Bolleke blocks it.
Ekstrovertti lands a body shot.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice uppercut.
Ekstrovertti scores with a hook to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ekstrovertti lands with a right to the head.
Ekstrovertti trying to control the position but instead, Bolleke has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ekstrovertti into the cage.
Ekstrovertti blocking some punches. #T2#
Ekstrovertti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekstrovertti digs a right hand underneath Bolleke's ribcage. Bolleke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ekstrovertti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekstrovertti tries to throw a body punch but Bolleke avoids it by throwing Ekstrovertti back against the cage. #BC2#
Ekstrovertti breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Bolleke does no damage.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid it.
Bolleke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ekstrovertti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bolleke checks it well.
Bolleke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ekstrovertti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Ekstrovertti throws a lazy uppercut
and Bolleke counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Bolleke manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ekstrovertti on his heels. He'll look to pass Ekstrovertti's guard now, I'm sure.
Bolleke throws an elbow that misses. Ekstrovertti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bolleke's guard. Nice move by Ekstrovertti!#REVB#
Ekstrovertti throwing strikes from guard but Bolleke blocks nicely. #T3#
Ekstrovertti preventing the sweep.
Bolleke is trying to control the position but Ekstrovertti postures up.
Ekstrovertti trying to control but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
Ekstrovertti lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ekstrovertti won't allow Bolleke to sweep him here.
Bolleke keeping full guard, as Ekstrovertti tries to pass.
Ekstrovertti looking to sit in guard and control but Bolleke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Bolleke passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bolleke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ekstrovertti has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bolleke is thwarting Ekstrovertti's attempts to control the position.
Vertti Ekstrovertti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekstrovertti is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vertti Ekstrovertti.
I think Bolleke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bolleke!

Thomas Bolleke retains his middleweight title!
Thomas Bolleke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#797 Spike v Steel     
Date:   Nov 09, 2019
#R1#
Maraçon lands a jab to the head.
Maraçon misses with a straight right.
Bolleke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maraçon throws a sloppy head kick and Bolleke moves out of range easily.
Bolleke feints the counter takedown.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Maraçon moves out of range.
Maraçon throwing a counter right hand but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke throws an off balance right hand
and Maraçon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bolleke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maraçon defends it nicely.
Maraçon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bolleke in his tracks.
Bolleke lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target.
Maraçon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bolleke closes the distance and pushes Maraçon back into the cage.
Maraçon tries to throw a body punch but Bolleke avoids it by throwing Maraçon back against the cage. #TD2#
Bolleke has clasped his hands together around Maraçon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maraçon manages to get back to half guard.
Bolleke is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bolleke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maraçon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Maraçon looking for a sweep. Not yet Maraçon, not yet.
Bolleke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maraçon wants to sweep here but Bolleke controlling him for the moment.
Maraçon managing to control the position.
Maraçon wants to sweep here but Bolleke controlling him for the moment.
Maraçon has control of Bolleke's left arm, preventing Bolleke from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maraçon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Maraçon keeps moving.
Maraçon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Maraçon keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maraçon thuds his right hand into Bolleke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maraçon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Maraçon missing with a left hand there. Bolleke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke lands with an overhand left.
Maraçon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maraçon throws a big shot that misses.
Maraçon misses with a body shot. #T3#
Bolleke tries to clinch but Maraçon moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Bolleke scores with a nice right hand.
Maraçon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maraçon throws a big shot that misses.
Good work by Bolleke as he checks the leg kick.
Bolleke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maraçon lands a jab.
Bolleke tries to clinch but Maraçon moves away
and Maraçon counters with a body kick.
Maraçon clobbers Bolleke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bolleke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maraçon tries to land a front kick but Bolleke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maraçon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maraçon loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
Maraçon lands a jab to Bolleke's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maraçon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Maraçon cracks Bolleke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bolleke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Maraçon counters with a quick kick to the body but Bolleke blocks it.
A good leg kick by Maraçon.
Maraçon walks into a left hand.
Maraçon throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Maraçon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolleke throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Maraçon.
Bolleke swings for the body but Maraçon moves out of range.
Bolleke lunges at Maraçon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maraçon's hand.
Maraçon throws a looping overhand right but Bolleke ducks down to avoid it.
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but Maraçon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
Bolleke checks a leg kick.
Bolleke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maraçon is fending him off so far but Bolleke persists. Nope, Maraçon circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pablo Maraçon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bolleke.
Maraçon connects with an inside leg kick.
Maraçon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Maraçon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Maraçon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maraçon lands a lovely overhand right.
Maraçon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bolleke.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maraçon.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but Maraçon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maraçon.
Maraçon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.
Maraçon lands the left hand.
Maraçon misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Bolleke counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maraçon!
Maraçon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke throws a strike aimed at the side of Maraçon's head but Maraçon avoids it well.
Maraçon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maraçon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolleke can do to turn this around?#T1#
Bolleke throws a strike aimed at the side of Maraçon's head but Maraçon avoids it well.
Maraçon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bolleke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bolleke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maraçon defending well though.
Maraçon is looking to improve his position.
Bolleke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maraçon's head.
Maraçon is looking for a sweep. Bolleke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maraçon trying to control here.
Bolleke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Maraçon gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maraçon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bolleke.
Bolleke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maraçon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bolleke controlling from the top position.
Maraçon is looking to stand up but Bolleke isn't so interested in that idea.
Thomas Bolleke has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Maraçon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Maraçon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolleke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maraçon controlling from the top position.
Bolleke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maraçon wants to control from the top but Bolleke keeps moving.
Bolleke keeping full guard, as Maraçon tries to pass. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maraçon is working hard here to advance position.
Bolleke trying to keep a closed guard but Maraçon is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Bolleke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maraçon trying to control but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
Maraçon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maraçon passes Bolleke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bolleke is controlling Maraçon's trapped leg to prevent Maraçon from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Maraçon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bolleke has time to react.
Bolleke connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Bolleke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maraçon fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Bolleke has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Maraçon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Well, with Bolleke on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Maraçon is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bolleke keeps control of the position as Maraçon tries to break free. #SUB2#
Bolleke has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Maraçon! Can he survive? No! He's out! Bolleke gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thomas Bolleke!
Thomas Bolleke is the new middleweight champion!
Thomas Bolleke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#794 Steel v Tua     
Date:   Oct 19, 2019
#R1##TD#
Bolleke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Boy is looking to escape.
Bolleke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boy is trying to stand up here but Bolleke is controlling him well.
Bolleke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boy wants to stand back up but Bolleke manages to pass into side control.
Bolleke is looking to take a break and control but Boy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bolleke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boy, who protects the arm well.
Bolleke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Boy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bolleke has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Boy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bolleke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bolleke trying to control the action but Boy is working from the bottom.
Bolleke is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bolleke is controlling him well.
Bolleke just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy is trying to get back to his feet.
Bolleke cracks Boy with a big right hand but Boy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bolleke sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Boy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Boy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2##ES2#
Boy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bolleke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Bolleke has Boy up against the cage in a clinch.
Boy's coach down at MONEY TEAM!!! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Boy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Boy is trying to break the clinch but Bolleke is controlling him.
Bolleke lands a left hand. #BC2#
Boy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Boy misses
and Bolleke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke throws a hook to the side of Boy's head but Boy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Bolleke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boy is trying to stand back up but Bolleke is controlling him
Bolleke trying to control from half guard but Boy is working away. #T3#
Boy tries to kick Bolleke off but Bolleke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bolleke not doing much here.
Boy is trying to stand up here but Bolleke is controlling him well.
Bolleke is keen to just control but Boy is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bolleke wants to clinch up but Boy keeps it at a distance.
Bolleke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bolleke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Boy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Bolleke punishes Boy's body with a nice straight punch.
Beast Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boy misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Bolleke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boy misses with a body shot.
Boy takes one to the chin there.
Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boy.
Boy keeps the fight on the outside.
Boy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bolleke. That did some damage!
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boy.
Bolleke lands with a hook. Boy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke with a hook.#ROC#
Boy is rocked!
Bolleke fakes the body blow, causing Boy to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Boy goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Bolleke!
Thomas Bolleke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: NSC 53: Campbell vs Scaletta     
Date:   Sep 03, 2019
#R1#
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rayson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rayson. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rayson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Rayson is just out of range.
Rayson only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Bolleke rushes Rayson and presses him up against the ropes.
Rayson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
Rayson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolleke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rayson missing with knees to the body.
Bolleke misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rayson's elbow.
Rayson lands an uppercut.
Bolleke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rayson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rayson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1##TD#
Bolleke has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rayson uses from the top position. #SUB#
Bolleke has his foot on Rayson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rayson works his way back into a safe position though.
Bolleke wants to sweep here but Rayson controlling him for the moment.
Rayson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bolleke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rayson wants to control from the top but Bolleke keeps moving.
Rayson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rayson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolleke is keeping the position for now.
Bolleke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rayson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rayson trying to control but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
Rayson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bolleke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rayson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Rayson looking for a sweep. Not yet Rayson, not yet.
Bolleke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bolleke passes Rayson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bolleke working the head and body with strikes.
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.
Bolleke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bolleke lands strikes from half guard.
Bolleke moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Bolleke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rayson, who protects the arm well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rayson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke dominated that round.
That's time! Bolleke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rayson manages to avoid it.
A jab from Bolleke does it's job there.
Bolleke lands a nice hook to Rayson's body. Rayson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rayson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rayson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Rayson.
Bolleke is looking to clinch.
Rayson misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke lands the left hand.
Rayson blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#
Rayson is rocked!
Rayson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolleke.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Rayson.
Bolleke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rayson can pounce on him.
Rayson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Bolleke jabs at Rayson's body.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rayson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Bolleke throws an off balance right hand
and Rayson counters with a head kick.
A solid body kick from Rayson.
A bone on bone clash there as Bolleke blocks the leg kick.
Rayson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke scores with a hook.
Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rayson.#CL#
Bolleke darts in and clinches Rayson up against the ropes.
Bolleke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rayson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rayson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rayson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolleke is leaning against Rayson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rayson prevents the takedown attempt.
Rayson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards. #T2#
Bolleke misses with a body punch.
A short right from Bolleke.
A hook to the body from Bolleke.
Bolleke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rayson tries to throw a body punch but Bolleke avoids it by throwing Rayson back against the ropes.
Rayson misses with some punches. #TD#
Bolleke has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rayson regains guard immediately.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bolleke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rayson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bolleke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rayson's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rayson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bolleke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rayson can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Bolleke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bolleke pushes down on Rayson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bolleke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rayson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Longburn Rayson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bolleke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolleke looks to land a right hand but Rayson moved out of range.
Bolleke wants to clinch up but Rayson keeps it at a distance.
Bolleke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rayson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rayson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bolleke misses with a right hand
letting Rayson counter with a right hand.
Rayson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke looks to throw the jab but Rayson is out of range.
Rayson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rayson misses with a body shot.
Rayson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thomas Bolleke is winning the standup battle so far.
Rayson wants to clinch up but Bolleke keeps it at a distance.
Bolleke lands with a straight right. Rayson didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Rayson scores with a nice strike.
Bolleke swings for the body but Rayson moves out of range.
Bolleke defending well as Rayson loads up on a big left hand.
Bolleke misses with a hook to the body
and Rayson counters with an outside leg kick.
Bolleke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bolleke lands with a shot to the body.
Bolleke throws a hook to the side of Rayson's head but Rayson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Rayson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bolleke tries to move into range but Rayson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A head kick by Rayson misses #TD#
and Bolleke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolleke stands up over Rayson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rayson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bolleke passes Rayson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Bolleke is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bolleke is looking to take a break and control but Rayson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Nice strikes from Bolleke there.
Rayson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bolleke is nestled in close to Rayson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rayson is still in real trouble! Can Bolleke finish him?
Bolleke winds up and cracks Rayson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke working Rayson over with strikes. #SUB2#
Rayson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolleke pulls his head out easily.
Bolleke trying to control from half guard but Rayson is working away.
Bolleke moves into full mount! Rayson won't be happy about that!
Bolleke trying to control but Rayson is having none of it.
Thomas Bolleke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bolleke lands a big shot to the head and Rayson winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Thomas Bolleke!
A relieved looking Thomas Bolleke thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: NSC 47 PPV     
Date:   Aug 13, 2019
#R1#
A shot to the body from Campbell misses
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Bolleke as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Bolleke instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Campbell has clasped his hands together around Bolleke's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Campbell is looking to take a break and control but Bolleke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Campbell throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bolleke works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
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.
Bolleke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Campbell.
Bolleke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bolleke looking for a sweep. Not yet Bolleke, not yet.
Campbell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Bolleke is looking for a triangle but Campbell pushes his legs off easily.
Bolleke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campbell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Campbell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Campbell trying to control but Bolleke is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bolleke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bolleke wants to sweep here but Campbell controlling him for the moment.
Campbell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Bolleke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Campbell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Campbell wants to pass the guard but Bolleke is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bolleke has his foot on Campbell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Campbell works his way back into a safe position though.
Bolleke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campbell.
Campbell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bolleke keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bolleke is looking for a triangle but Campbell pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell landing with the ground and pound.
Campbell trying to control but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stephen Campbell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bolleke misses with a hook #TD2#
and Campbell counters with a takedown into side control.
Stephen Campbell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bolleke tries to buck Campbell off but Campbell is having none of it.
Campbell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Campbell lands a decent elbow from side control.
Campbell lands a decent elbow from side control.
Campbell tries to score with some ground and pound. Bolleke controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bolleke is trying to improve his position.
Campbell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bolleke manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bolleke looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Campbell is looking for a kimura but Bolleke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Campbell to get the leverage. #T1#
Bolleke trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bolleke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Campbell lands a couple of digs.
Campbell postures up in Bolleke's guard and throws a big left but Bolleke blocks it.
Campbell landing some decent shots from guard.
Campbell postures up and lands a big shot to Bolleke's brow. #SUB2#
Campbell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bolleke dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Bolleke postures up.
Campbell wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolleke trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Bolleke lands a couple of elbows.
Bolleke postures up.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
Bolleke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Campbell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bolleke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Campbell 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.
Campbell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bolleke throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Campbell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bolleke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Campbell.
Thomas Bolleke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bolleke connects with a right hand. Campbell shakes it off.
Campbell lands a really nice looking cross but Bolleke seems unphased.
Bolleke throws a hook but Campbell blocks it.
Bolleke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bolleke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Campbell moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
Bolleke moves in looking to clinch but Campbell pushes him off.
Campbell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Campbell slips a straight right by Bolleke.
Campbell only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2#
Campbell moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Campbell tightens his grip and picks Bolleke up, before dumping him to the ground. Bolleke manages to land in guard.
Bolleke working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Bolleke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell is working Bolleke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Bolleke is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Bolleke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Campbell defends it easily.
Campbell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Campbell landing with the ground and pound.
Stephen Campbell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bolleke throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Campbell lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Bolleke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bolleke being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Campbell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Campbell with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Bolleke looking for a guillotine here but Campbell defends easily. #SUB#
Bolleke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Campbell is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell's corner is telling him to maintain position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Campbell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Campbell 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Stephen Campbell!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Stephen Campbell!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Stephen Campbell!

Stephen Campbell wins by unanimous decision!

Stephen Campbell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: NSC 41: Glatt vs Shorton     
Date:   Jul 23, 2019
#R1#
Scarn ducks right into an uppercut from Bolleke.
Scarn misses with a left hand
and Bolleke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scarn.
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but Scarn ducks down to avoid it.
Scarn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Scarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Scarn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Scarn keeps the fight on the outside.
Bolleke is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scarn.
Scarn avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scarn staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Scarn is just out of range.
Bolleke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scarn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke tries to clinch but Scarn is having none of it.
Bolleke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Scarn paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Bolleke misses the body punch
and Scarn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scarn misses with a double jab.
Bolleke throwing a counter right hand but Scarn manages to avoid it.
Bolleke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scarn's hands.
A left and a right from Bolleke both land. Nice combination.
Scarn tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Bolleke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Scarn won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bolleke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bolleke tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bolleke trying to control the position but Scarn is working away.
Scarn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bolleke wants to pass the guard but Scarn is defending well.
Scarn looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
Scarn wants to improve his position but Bolleke is controlling well. #SUB#
Bolleke is working for a kimura but Scarn is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Bolleke seems to be working for a kimura but Scarn defends the submission attempt.
Scarn trying to hold on to Bolleke's head to control him but Bolleke postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke dominated that round.
That's time! Bolleke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bolleke tries to clinch up
and Scarn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Michael Scarn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scarn avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a looping left.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Scarn wants to counter with a clinch but Bolleke pushes him away.#CL#
Bolleke closes the distance and clinches.
Scarn throws a head punch that misses.
Scarn throws an elbow that misses.
Bolleke avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn throws an elbow but it misses.
Bolleke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scarn throws an elbow that misses.
Bolleke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarn can do to turn this around?
Bolleke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Scarn after a bit of a struggle.
Scarn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scarn.
Scarn has a couple of punches blocked by Bolleke. #T1#
Scarn has a couple of punches blocked by Bolleke.
A short right from Scarn on the inside.
Bolleke blocks an uppercut.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scarn blocking some punches.
Bolleke looking for a takedown.
Bolleke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bolleke.
Scarn throws an elbow but it misses.
Bolleke blocks an uppercut.
Bolleke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Scarn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Scarn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bolleke seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Scarn can turn it around.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolleke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Scarn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bolleke's brow.
Scarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bolleke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
Bolleke lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Bolleke pulls Scarn into guard.
Bolleke looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Scarn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Scarn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Scarn passes into side control, despite Bolleke's attempt to control the position.
Bolleke is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Scarn crashes against the mat.
Bolleke tries to buck Scarn off but Scarn is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Scarn is looking to take a break and control but Bolleke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolleke is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Scarn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bolleke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scarn looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.
Scarn is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Bolleke slips a jab from Scarn.
Scarn takes one to the side of the head.
Bolleke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bolleke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thomas Bolleke is winning the standup battle so far.
Bolleke misses with a looping left.
Bolleke jabs at Scarn's body.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Scarn moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scarn.
Bolleke tries to bum rush Scarn with a series of wild strikes but Scarn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scarn moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
Bolleke connects with a body shot.#T1#
Scarn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bolleke throws a lazy uppercut
and Scarn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scarn throws a hook to the side of Bolleke's head but Bolleke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scarn staying out of range there.
Scarn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bolleke tries to clinch but Scarn is having none of it.
Scarn throws out a leg kick but Bolleke moves out of range and Scarn only half commits.
Bolleke tries to counter with a takedown but Scarn is quick to defend against it.
Bolleke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bolleke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scarn.
Scarn throws a series of punches but Bolleke avoids them all with ease.
Scarn lands a nice hook to Bolleke's body. Bolleke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Scarn.
Bolleke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bolleke lands with a right hand. #T2##CL2#
Bolleke tries to keep at a distance but Scarn has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarn lands an elbow inside.
Scarn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Bolleke drops down looking for an ankle pick but Scarn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bolleke connects with the punch.
Bolleke throws a jab when Scarn was well out of range.#CL#
Bolleke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scarn, pushing him back against the ropes.
Michael Scarn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Scarn blocking some punches.
Scarn prevents the takedown attempt.
Michael Scarn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scarn.
Bolleke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scarn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Thomas Bolleke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolleke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.

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 Thomas Bolleke.
I think Bolleke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Thomas Bolleke!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Thomas Bolleke!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Thomas Bolleke!

Thomas Bolleke wins by unanimous decision!

A very excited looking Thomas Bolleke made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: NSC 34: Experiment vs Partio     
Date:   Jun 25, 2019
#R1#
Bolleke throws a right and a left that Ragnaar avoids nicely.
Ragnaar tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ragnaar lands a right hook to the body.
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
Bolleke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bolleke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Ragnaar misses.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolleke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bolleke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Ragnaar gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnaar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolleke jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ragnaar walks away with a smile on his face. Bolleke gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice body punch from Bolleke.
A big right from Ragnaar misses.
Bolleke throws a hook but Ragnaar avoids it easily.#T1#
Ragnaar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bolleke cracks Ragnaar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Bolleke tries to clinch there but Ragnaar circles away.
Ragnaar avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bolleke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bolleke tries to clinch
and Ragnaar counters with a good low kick that Bolleke was not able to check.
Ragnaar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bolleke lands with a right hand.
It looks like Bolleke has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bolleke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bolleke lands a head shot.
Bolleke checks a low kick from Ragnaar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolleke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2##CL#
Bolleke has managed to clinch.
Bolleke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ragnaar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bolleke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke can't find room to land a body shot as Ragnaar controls the action.
Bolleke throws a head punch that misses.
Bolleke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ragnaar blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar blocks a body shot from Bolleke.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnaar.
Bolleke prevents a body shot from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar digs a right hand underneath Bolleke's ribcage. Bolleke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bolleke misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Bolleke pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolleke keeping moving, preventing Ragnaar from controlling successfully.
Bolleke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Ragnaar closes the distance and pushes Bolleke back into the ropes.
Ragnaar tries to land knees in the clinch but Bolleke avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragnaar.
Bolleke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ragnaar tries a body shot but Bolleke blocks it.
Ragnaar throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolleke.
Bolleke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bolleke.
Bolleke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ragnaar backwards.
A short body shot lands from Bolleke as the two fighters clinch.
Ragnaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Ragnaar.
Bolleke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ragnaar misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas Bolleke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Bolleke.
Ragnaar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke prevents a body shot from Ragnaar.
Bolleke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Bolleke pulls Ragnaar into guard.
Bolleke wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Bolleke keeping moving, preventing Ragnaar from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bolleke is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bolleke trying to control but Ragnaar is working from the bottom.
Bolleke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bolleke trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnaar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bolleke postures up.
Ragnaar wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bolleke is now in half guard. #T2#
Bolleke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bolleke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bolleke is trying to control the action in half guard but Ragnaar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bolleke stalling.
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.#SUB#
Bolleke is working for a kimura but Ragnaar is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Bolleke is working for a kimura but Ragnaar is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ragnaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Nils Ragnaar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnaar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bolleke is able to avoid easily.
Bolleke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ragnaar counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Bolleke.
Bolleke walks into a stiff left hand from Ragnaar.
Bolleke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ragnaar at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke cracks Ragnaar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ragnaar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Bolleke bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1##SUB#
Bolleke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ragnaar, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Bolleke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ragnaar, who protects the arm well.
Ragnaar has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ragnaar is looking for a sweep.
Ragnaar tries to escape but Bolleke is in control.
Bolleke taking a breather here.
Ragnaar is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ragnaar takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bolleke is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ragnaar tries to bench press Bolleke off him but Bolleke keeps the position.
Bolleke wants to control but Ragnaar is keeping him busy.
Ragnaar taking punishment in the form of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Bolleke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bolleke 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Thomas Bolleke!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Thomas Bolleke!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Thomas Bolleke!

Thomas Bolleke wins by unanimous decision!

Thomas Bolleke thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: TAFC: Fernando v Navarro II     
Date:   May 04, 2019
#R1#
Tama Ginty looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
Tama Ginty misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bolleke connects with a jab.
A jab from Bolleke finds it's way through Tama Ginty's defenses.
Bolleke slips under a jab.
Tama Ginty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolleke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tama Ginty's head.
Bolleke defending well as Tama Ginty loads up on a big left hand.
Tama Ginty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tama Ginty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Tama Ginty.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama Ginty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Bolleke walks into a left hand.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Tama Ginty.
Jab from Tama Ginty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolleke tries to clinch up.#T1##CL2#
Bolleke moves into the clinch.
Bolleke prevents a body shot from Tama Ginty.
Bolleke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tama Ginty wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tama Ginty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tama Ginty just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bolleke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tama Ginty throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolleke can't find room to land a body shot as Tama Ginty controls the action.
A short right from Bolleke. #TD2#
Bolleke has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tama Ginty uses from the top position.
Bolleke working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Bolleke isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tama Ginty stacks Bolleke on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tama Ginty!
Bolleke is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Bolleke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bolleke trying to remain calm as Tama Ginty controls from the top position.
Tama Ginty working away.
Bolleke gets back to half guard.
Tama Ginty trying to pass the guard but Bolleke defending well.
Bolleke is trying to get back to full guard.
Bolleke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tama Ginty is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Bolleke gets full guard.
Tama Ginty looking to pass the guard.
Tama Ginty stopping the sweep attempt from Bolleke.
Tama Ginty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolleke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tama Ginty is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tama Ginty moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolleke tries to clinch up but Tama Ginty circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Tama Ginty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bolleke fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Tama Ginty saw that one coming.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tama Ginty wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tama Ginty slips under a jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tama Ginty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Tama Ginty misses the target.
Tama Ginty scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bolleke in his tracks.
Tama Ginty scores with a push kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tama Ginty misses the target.
Bolleke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tama Ginty throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tama Ginty dodges the punch combination from Bolleke.
Both fighters circling a little - Tama Ginty finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bolleke moves out of range of the body kick from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty thows a body kick. Bolleke tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick that misses.
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 Conrad Tama Ginty will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tama Ginty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A lazy left from Tama Ginty finds it's target.
Tama Ginty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Tama Ginty appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tama Ginty cracks Bolleke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bolleke looks to throw the jab but Tama Ginty is out of range.
Tama Ginty throws a low kick but Bolleke moves out of range easily.
Tama Ginty throws a wild body kick that Bolleke sees coming a mile off.
Bolleke misses with a hook. Tama Ginty ducked under it nicely.
Tama Ginty misses with a leg kick
enabling Bolleke to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Bolleke.
Tama Ginty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolleke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke lands with a good body shot.
Tama Ginty pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tama Ginty connects with a solid leg kick.
Tama Ginty on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tama Ginty thuds his shin into the meat of Bolleke's side.
Tama Ginty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1##CL2#
Bolleke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tama Ginty, pushing him back against the cage.
Bolleke fails to pull guard.
Bolleke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tama Ginty avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tama Ginty lands with a left to the head.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Tama Ginty blocks an uppercut.
Tama Ginty scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bolleke prevents a body shot from Tama Ginty.
Bolleke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolleke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolleke prevents a body shot from Tama Ginty.
Bolleke misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tama Ginty fails to land.
Tama Ginty is pressed up against the cage. Bolleke has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tama Ginty down to the mat. Tama Ginty avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Conrad Tama Ginty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bolleke.
Nice cross by Tama Ginty.
Bolleke connects with the punch.#T2#
Bolleke staying out of range there.
Tama Ginty needs to keep his hands up - Bolleke had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolleke swings widly with a right hand
and Tama Ginty counters with a stiff right hand.
Tama Ginty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolleke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tama Ginty misses with a body shot
and Bolleke counters with a left and a right that stings Tama Ginty.
Conrad Tama Ginty is winning the standup battle so far.
Bolleke ducks right into an uppercut from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty tests Bolleke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bolleke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bolleke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Tama Ginty is just out of range.
Bolleke misses with a hook.
Tama Ginty missing with a left hand there. Bolleke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty lands the left hand.#T3#
Bolleke misses with a left hand
and Tama Ginty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolleke steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tama Ginty. That one must have hurt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws a wild body kick that Bolleke sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Bolleke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick but Bolleke moved away.
Tama Ginty tries a head kick but it misses.
Bolleke lands a nice hook to Tama Ginty's body. Tama Ginty takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tama Ginty throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bolleke misses with a hook
and Tama Ginty counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bolleke's knee momentarily.
Bolleke moves out of range as Tama Ginty throws a body kick.
It seemed like Bolleke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bolleke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tama Ginty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bolleke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tama Ginty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bolleke walks into a stiff left hand from Tama Ginty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tama Ginty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Tama Ginty tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tama Ginty was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke.
Tama Ginty drops his hands momentarily and Bolleke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tama Ginty is looking to land body kicks.
Bolleke throws an overhand right that lands on Tama Ginty's shoulder, as Tama Ginty tries to avoid the shot.
Tama Ginty lands with a hook. Bolleke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tama Ginty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
An inside leg kick lands from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a hook. Tama Ginty ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolleke slips a jab from Tama Ginty.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty lands a jab to Bolleke's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Tama Ginty dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Tama Ginty lands a slapping body shot.
Tama Ginty swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bolleke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tama Ginty chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tama Ginty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bolleke on the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tama Ginty dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bolleke. That did some damage!
Tama Ginty throws out a loose jab but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tama Ginty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tama Ginty scores with a jab.
Tama Ginty takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bolleke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tama Ginty.
Bolleke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tama Ginty slips a straight right by Bolleke.#T1#
Tama Ginty looks for the body kick but Bolleke saw that one coming.
Tama Ginty throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Bolleke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tama Ginty moves away.
Tama Ginty avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Tama Ginty connects with the punch.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Bolleke. That snapped Tama Ginty's head back.
Tama Ginty goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tama Ginty takes one to the chin there.
Tama Ginty lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tama Ginty drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Tama Ginty avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Bolleke clinches up against the cage.
Bolleke swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2##BC#
Tama Ginty breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tama Ginty scores with a spinning back kick!
Tama Ginty slips a jab and a cross from Bolleke.
Tama Ginty throws an overhand right that lands on Bolleke's shoulder, as Bolleke tries to avoid the shot.
Bolleke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tama Ginty doesn't seem bothered though.
Tama Ginty misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tama Ginty - that will leave a mark!
Bolleke slips under a jab from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolleke.
Tama Ginty throws a sloppy head kick and Bolleke moves out of range easily.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Tama Ginty avoids the punch easily.
Tama Ginty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tama Ginty lands a jab.
Bolleke walks into a jab.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Tama Ginty blocks a jab.
Tama Ginty swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bolleke.
Tama Ginty cracks Bolleke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bolleke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bolleke checks the leg kick.
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tama Ginty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tama Ginty throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tama Ginty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolleke can do to turn this around?
Tama Ginty misses with a low kick.
And Bolleke tries to counter it with a takedown but Tama Ginty pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tama Ginty.
Good standup being displayed there by Tama Ginty as he connects with a hook.
Tama Ginty throws a push kick but Bolleke slaps the foot to one side.
Bolleke keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Bolleke instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tama Ginty fails to land.
Tama Ginty can't find room to land a body shot as Bolleke controls the action.
Tama Ginty stops a takedown attempt from Bolleke. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tama Ginty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Tama Ginty - that landed with a thud.
Bolleke misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Tama Ginty.
Bolleke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolleke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke looking for a takedown.
Tama Ginty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Tama Ginty - that landed with a thud.
Bolleke has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolleke's elbow.
Bolleke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tama Ginty smiles and moves away.
Conrad Tama Ginty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bolleke.
Tama Ginty dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bolleke. That did some damage!
Tama Ginty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bolleke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tama Ginty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick that misses.
Nice cross by Bolleke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Tama Ginty clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Tama Ginty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tama Ginty looks to land a body kick but Bolleke moved away.
Bolleke misses with a left hand
and Tama Ginty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tama Ginty quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bolleke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tama Ginty throws a jab when Bolleke was well out of range.
Tama Ginty lands a jab.
Tama Ginty on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook. Bolleke ducked under it nicely.
Tama Ginty on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke slips under a jab.
Bolleke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tama Ginty closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Tama Ginty misses with an uppercut.
Tama Ginty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tama Ginty lands with a shot to the body.
Tama Ginty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bolleke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bolleke lands a really nice looking cross but Tama Ginty seems unphased.
Bolleke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bolleke lands a body shot.
Tama Ginty throws a hook to the side of Bolleke's head but Bolleke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolleke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tama Ginty with a nice cross.
Tama Ginty lands with an uppercut that bounces Bolleke off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama Ginty misses with a hook
and Bolleke counters with a nice body shot.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick but Bolleke sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tama Ginty tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bolleke is able to avoid easily.
Bolleke unleashes a big counter combination but Tama Ginty bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Bolleke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tama Ginty scoring well with a low kick there.
Tama Ginty will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tama Ginty scores with a leg kick.
Bolleke works the jab nicely.
Bolleke throws a right and a left that Tama Ginty avoids nicely.
Tama Ginty misses with an uppercut. Bolleke saw that one coming.
Tama Ginty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolleke moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice shot lands for Bolleke.
Bolleke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bolleke throws a series of punches but Tama Ginty avoids them all with ease.
Bolleke moves in looking to clinch but Tama Ginty pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target. #T3##CL2#
Bolleke pushes Tama Ginty up against the cage in a clinch.
Tama Ginty prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bolleke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tama Ginty avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bolleke is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bolleke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tama Gintys head.
Tama Ginty scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Tama Ginty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bolleke tries to clinch up but Tama Ginty circles away and keeps his distance.
Tama Ginty fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bolleke just manages to avoid it.
Tama Ginty throws a chopping leg kick but Bolleke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tama Ginty slips under a jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tama Ginty.
Bolleke checks a low kick from Tama Ginty.
Bolleke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body.
Tama Ginty is looking to slow Bolleke down with leg kicks. #T4#
Bolleke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tama Ginty.
Bolleke takes a swing at Tama Ginty's ribcage but misses.
Bolleke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tama Ginty fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bolleke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Tama Ginty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tama Ginty throws the kick towards the body but Bolleke avoids it.
Tama Ginty fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bolleke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tama Ginty moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolleke connects with a crisp jab.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Tama Ginty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolleke works Tama Ginty's body with a nice hook.
Tama Ginty throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Tama Ginty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bolleke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bolleke tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Tama Ginty had his way with Thomas Bolleke in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Bolleke staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Bolleke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bolleke checks the leg kick.
Bolleke moves out of range as Tama Ginty throws a body kick.
Tama Ginty misses with a body punch
and Tama Ginty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolleke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Tama Ginty moves out of range.
Tama Ginty tried to counter with a leg kick but Bolleke avoided it.
Bolleke takes a swing at Tama Ginty's ribcage but misses.
Bolleke misses with a straight right.
Tama Ginty staying out of range there.
Tama Ginty looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.
Tama Ginty tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama Ginty fails to land with a series of punches.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. Tama Ginty moves away and avoids it.
Bolleke blocks a leg kick.
Bolleke misses with a body shot. #T1#
Bolleke catches Tama Ginty with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tama Ginty with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bolleke to score with a decent uppercut.
Bolleke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tama Ginty in his tracks.
Tama Ginty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Bolleke looks to throw the jab but Tama Ginty is out of range.
Tama Ginty throws a hook to the side of Bolleke's head but Bolleke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tama Ginty is looking to land body kicks.
Tama Ginty lands a jab to the head.
Bolleke wants to clinch up but Tama Ginty keeps it at a distance.
Tama Ginty ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Tama Ginty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bolleke throws an off balance right hand
and Tama Ginty counters with a body kick that stops Bolleke in his tracks momentarily.
Tama Ginty misses with a body kick.
Tama Ginty lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tama Ginty throws a shot from downtown. Bolleke moves away and avoids it.
Thomas Bolleke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A jab from Tama Ginty misses.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Tama Ginty does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke misses with a right hand
and Tama Ginty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tama Ginty scores with a jab.
Tama Ginty swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolleke.
Bolleke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tama Ginty throws a shot from downtown. Bolleke moves away and avoids it.
Tama Ginty jabs at Bolleke's body.
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tama Ginty.
Bolleke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tama Ginty finds it's way round the side to connect with Bolleke's head.
Tama Ginty throws a shot to the body.
Tama Ginty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Bolleke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tama Ginty moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a shot to the body.
Tama Ginty throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tama Ginty takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tama Ginty wants to slow Bolleke down by chopping away at his legs.
A lazy left from Tama Ginty finds it's target.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty lunges at Bolleke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bolleke's hand.
Tama Ginty dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bolleke. That did some damage!
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke misses with a looping left.
Tama Ginty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolleke blocks a head kick by Tama Ginty. #T4#
Bolleke lands a jab.
Tama Ginty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Bolleke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bolleke. #ES#
Tama Ginty manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#TD2#
Bolleke gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tama Ginty keeping control of the position.
Tama Ginty keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bolleke wants to work for an arm triangle but Tama Ginty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tama Ginty is trying to control but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conrad Tama Ginty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tama Ginty, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrad Tama Ginty!

Conrad Tama Ginty retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Conrad Tama Ginty, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: TAFC: Navarro v Fernando     
Date:   Apr 06, 2019
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Bolleke.
Shiba just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Bolleke gets a clinch.
Bolleke lands a right hand.
Bolleke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolleke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shiba backwards.
Bolleke tries for a takedown but Shiba manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Shiba ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shiba no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bolleke looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shiba wants to sweep here but Bolleke controlling him for the moment.
Shiba is still trying to improve position.
Bolleke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shiba's head.
Bolleke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Shiba looking for a sweep. Not yet Shiba, not yet.
Bolleke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shiba is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bolleke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bolleke is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bolleke cracks Shiba with a solid left hand.
Shiba looking for a sweep. Not yet Shiba, not yet.
Bolleke passes Shiba's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Shiba is trying to control but can't.
Bolleke takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shiba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bolleke scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bolleke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shiba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bolleke trying to control from half guard but Shiba is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolleke passes to full mount!
Bolleke controlling his opponent.
Bolleke is landing with some decent strikes but Shiba is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Shiba is looking to get to half guard.
Shiba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bolleke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shiba tries to hold on but Bolleke pushes him away.
Shiba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shiba felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bolleke lands a nice shot to the head.
Bolleke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shiba is bucking up trying to escape but Bolleke cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bolleke breaks from Shiba's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bolleke with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Bolleke is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Shiba is surviving well by controlling Bolleke's body position as best he can. #T4#
Shiba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bolleke is landing with some decent strikes but Shiba is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Bolleke is working for a guillotine from mount but Shiba frees his head quite easily.
Bolleke cracks Shiba with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bolleke prevents Shiba from getting the reversal.
Bolleke is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bolleke scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shiba?
Bolleke with good strikes from the mount here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shiba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bolleke landing strikes from the mount and Shiba is in trouble! #ROC#
Shiba is rocked!
Bolleke lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Bolleke drops Shiba with a big left hand and mounts him. Shiba is in big trouble!
Thomas Bolleke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bolleke looking to control but Shiba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shiba wants to hold on but Bolleke pushes him away.
Bolleke with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolleke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bolleke is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shiba can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bolleke working the ground and pound effectively.
Bolleke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shiba is bucking up trying to escape but Bolleke cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T1#
Bolleke is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shiba can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bolleke lands with some strikes.
Bolleke connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shiba is still in real trouble! Can Bolleke finish him?
Bolleke fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bolleke postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Shiba is out cold - huge knockout for Bolleke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thomas Bolleke!
An out of breath Thomas Bolleke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tsukune Shiba was interviewed post fight and said 'If anything, you know, I think losing makes me even more motivated.'.

 

Event: TAFC: Mark v Ispa     
Date:   Mar 23, 2019
#R1#
A jab from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke cracks Khadan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bolleke has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Khadan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Khadan cracks Bolleke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bolleke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khadan.
Bolleke lands a lovely overhand right.
Bolleke throws a nice looking combination but Khadan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bolleke ducks right into an uppercut from Khadan.
Khadan slips a straight right by Bolleke.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but Khadan uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Khadan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Khadan slips a jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a hook to the side of Khadan's head but Khadan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Bolleke backs away, Khadan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Khadan.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bolleke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thomas Bolleke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khadan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. Khadan catches Bolleke right on the button with a cross.
Khadan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolleke throws a hook but Khadan avoids it easily.
Bolleke misses with a right hand
and Khadan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khadan throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Bolleke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Khadan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bolleke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khadan moves away.
Khadan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khadan lands a nice hook to Bolleke's body. Bolleke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khadan cracks Bolleke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Khadan.
Khadan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Bolleke tests Khadan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khadan avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Khadan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bolleke misses with a shot to the body
and Bolleke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khadan cracks a nice hook into Bolleke's ribs.
Nice body punch from Bolleke.
Khadan lands a nice shot to the body.
Bolleke scores with a three punch combo!
Bolleke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khadan.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khadan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Khadan misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Khadan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bolleke thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Bolleke lands a jab.
Khadan with a hook.#CL2#
Bolleke has closed the distance and engaged Khadan in a clinch.
Bolleke blocks an uppercut.
Bolleke gets through Khadan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke has a couple of punches blocked by Khadan.
Khadan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bolleke lands a shot to the body.
Khadan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khadan cracks Bolleke with a nice body shot.
Khadan tries to work over Bolleke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolleke is working Khadan over against the cage.
Bolleke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bolleke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khadan backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khadan lands a nice uppercut.
Bolleke misses with some punches. #T4##TD2#
Bolleke jumps into guard, dragging Khadan to the mat.
Bolleke keeping moving, preventing Khadan from controlling successfully.
Bolleke is trying to hold Khadan in close to prevent damage but Khadan has managed to pass into half guard.
Bolleke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Khadan in particular looking to stall.
Khadan is trying to control. Bolleke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khadan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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 Odchigin Khadan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bolleke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
Bolleke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khadan throws a body shot but no joy.
Khadan looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Khadan.
Bolleke throws a right hand that misses
and Khadan counters with a straight right hand.
Khadan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Khadan slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Khadan misses its target.
Bolleke throws a right hand that misses
letting Khadan counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Bolleke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bolleke punishes Khadan's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Khadan misses with an uppercut
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
Bolleke misses with a body punch
letting Khadan counter with a right hand.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Khadan.
Khadan slips under a jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a poor cross that misses
and Khadan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Khadan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Khadan.
Khadan jabs at Bolleke's body.
Bolleke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolleke with a nice cross.
Bolleke misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Khadan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bolleke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Khadan is in Bolleke's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolleke looking to control. #T2#
Khadan pushes down on Bolleke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bolleke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bolleke.
Bolleke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Khadan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolleke is one step ahead there.
Bolleke throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khadan looking for a sweep. Not yet Khadan, not yet.
Bolleke trying to control the position from guard on top but Khadan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Khadan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bolleke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bolleke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khadan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bolleke advances to half guard.
Bolleke wants to take a breather but Khadan is having none of it.
Bolleke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Khadan wants to control but Bolleke passes into side.
Bolleke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khadan keeps working. #T4#
Khadan is trying to control Bolleke's posture but Bolleke avoids it.
Khadan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Khadan tries to roll over but Bolleke keeps him under control.#SUB#
Khadan actively working from the bottom here.
Khadan tries to roll over but Bolleke keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolleke not doing much here.
Bolleke wants to control but Khadan is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bolleke, as that shot connected.
Bolleke cracks Khadan with a good jab.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
Bolleke misses with a hook
and Khadan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khadan.
A jab from Bolleke does it's job there.
Nice straight punches there by Bolleke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bolleke.
Khadan defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khadan manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Khadan.
Bolleke throws a lazy uppercut
and Khadan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bolleke lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khadan.#T1#
Khadan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but Khadan moved out of range nicely.
Bolleke connects with a crisp jab.
Khadan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.#CL2#
Bolleke darts in and clinches Khadan up against the cage.#BC#
Khadan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khadan throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range. #CL2#
Bolleke forces Khadan back against the cage and clinches.
Bolleke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Khadan fails to land.
Bolleke lands with a short shot to the head.
Khadan prevents a body shot from Bolleke.
Khadan lands a body shot.
Khadan scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2##TD2#
Bolleke ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bolleke no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Bolleke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bolleke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khadan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolleke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolleke working a defensive guard here.
Khadan wants to control from the top but Bolleke keeps moving.
Khadan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bolleke trying to control the position. #T3#
Khadan trying to control but Bolleke is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bolleke takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from Khadan.
Bolleke throws an overhand right that lands on Khadan's shoulder, as Khadan tries to avoid the shot.
Khadan staying out of range there.
Bolleke swings widly with a right hand
and Bolleke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khadan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bolleke thinking.
A big left from Khadan misses.
Khadan scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Khadan stuns Bolleke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khadan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolleke.
A shot to the body from Bolleke misses
and Khadan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bolleke thinking.
Khadan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Bolleke blocks the leg kick.
Khadan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Khadan avoids the punch easily.
Bolleke throws a right hand that Khadan ducks under and follows up with a left that Khadan also avoids with ease.
Khadan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Khadan dives in and scores a takedown into Bolleke's guard.#SUB2#
Bolleke working for a triangle but Khadan defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Bolleke.
I think Bolleke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bolleke!

After winning the bout, Thomas Bolleke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: TAFC: Murphy v Shorton     
Date:   Feb 09, 2019
#R1#
Tama Ginty misses with a body kick.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tama Ginty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.
Tama Ginty misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tama Ginty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolleke. #CL#
Bolleke closes the distance and clinches.
Tama Ginty throws a head punch that misses.
Tama Ginty lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Bolleke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bolleke misses with the head strike.
Tama Ginty lands a hook that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Tama Ginty swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tama Ginty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bolleke fails to land.
Bolleke misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Bolleke on the inside.
Bolleke misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1##TD#
Bolleke manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolleke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bolleke keeping moving, preventing Tama Ginty from controlling successfully.
Tama Ginty controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tama Ginty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolleke is keeping the position for now.
Tama Ginty is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tama Ginty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolleke is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Bolleke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tama Ginty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolleke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bolleke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tama Ginty is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tama Ginty throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bolleke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tama Ginty is looking to chop away at Bolleke's legs.
Tama Ginty lands with a kick to the temple. Bolleke shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick but Bolleke checks it. #T3#
Bolleke slips a jab from Tama Ginty.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
Tama Ginty looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bolleke with a hook.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Tama Ginty saw that one coming.
Bolleke wants to clinch but Tama Ginty slips to the side
and Tama Ginty counters with a nice body kick.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Tama Ginty saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Tama Ginty misses.
Bolleke throws an off balance right hand
and Tama Ginty counters with a left to the body.
Bolleke dips to his left and cracks Tama Ginty with an uppercut!
Tama Ginty scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bolleke doesn't seem bothered though.
Tama Ginty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Bolleke connects with a jab.
Tama Ginty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tama Ginty misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Bolleke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Tama Ginty.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tama Ginty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Tama Ginty is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bolleke rather than just go for the knockout.
Tama Ginty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Bolleke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tama Ginty throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tama Ginty looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
Tama Ginty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Tama Ginty throws a wild body kick that Bolleke sees coming a mile off.
Bolleke with a jab.
Bolleke moves away from the strike by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty cracks the inside of Bolleke's front leg.
Tama Ginty throws a body shot but no joy.
Tama Ginty takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bolleke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tama Ginty throws a big shot that misses.
Bolleke blocks a jab.
Tama Ginty scores with a shot to the body.
Bolleke blocks the body kick.
Bolleke throws a hook but Tama Ginty blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Conrad Tama Ginty will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tama Ginty.
Bolleke lands the left hand.
Tama Ginty with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bolleke to score with a decent uppercut.
Bolleke takes a swing at Tama Ginty's ribcage but misses.
Tama Ginty throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolleke walks into a jab.
Bolleke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Bolleke.
Tama Ginty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolleke throws out the jab.
Tama Ginty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. Tama Ginty moves away and avoids it.
Tama Ginty counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama Ginty moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tama Ginty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolleke attempts a counter takedown but Tama Ginty avoids it well and moves away.
Conrad Tama Ginty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bolleke throws a hook but Tama Ginty blocks it.
Tama Ginty misses with a jab to the body
enabling Bolleke to counter with a crisp jab.
Tama Ginty is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke is looking to clinch. #T1#
Bolleke misses with a lunging right hand
and Tama Ginty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tama Ginty slips under a jab from Bolleke.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tama Ginty.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tama Ginty, as that shot connected.
Bolleke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tama Ginty ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Tama Ginty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bolleke misses the target.
Bolleke checks a leg kick nicely.
Bolleke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tama Ginty staying out of range there.
Bolleke moves out of range as Tama Ginty strikes.
Tama Ginty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolleke.
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Bolleke blocks it.
Bolleke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tama Ginty staying out of range there.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bolleke cracks Tama Ginty with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Tama Ginty takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Tama Ginty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty tries a head kick but it misses.
Tama Ginty misses with a straight left.
Tama Ginty with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bolleke to score with a decent uppercut.
A cross from Bolleke lands.
Tama Ginty lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tama Ginty blocks a jab.
Tama Ginty misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tama Ginty cracks the inside of Bolleke's front leg.
Tama Ginty lands a really nice looking cross but Bolleke seems unphased.
Tama Ginty gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bolleke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Tama Ginty is just out of range.
Tama Ginty throws out a counter right but Bolleke avoids it with no problem.
Bolleke throws a hook to the side of Tama Ginty's head but Tama Ginty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Tama Ginty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good shot there by Bolleke.#T3#
A left lands for Bolleke.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bolleke lands a jab to Tama Ginty's midsection.
Tama Ginty staying out of range there.
Bolleke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tama Ginty can pounce on him.
Bolleke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bolleke scores with a body shot.
Tama Ginty swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
Tama Ginty looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
Tama Ginty scores with a sloppy right hand. Bolleke should have avoided that one.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolleke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but Tama Ginty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tama Ginty swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolleke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tama Ginty. Tama Ginty circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bolleke with a nice cross.
A punch combination from Bolleke misses.
Tama Ginty lands with a nice body punch.
Tama Ginty throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tama Ginty looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tama Ginty misses the target.
Tama Ginty takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
Tama Ginty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tama Ginty misses with a low kick as Bolleke jumps back.
Tama Ginty lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bolleke lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tama Ginty does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bolleke staying out of range there.
Bolleke connects with a right hand. Tama Ginty shakes it off.
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 Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bolleke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tama Ginty scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bolleke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tama Ginty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolleke.
Bolleke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tama Ginty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolleke is looking for a counter combo.
Tama Ginty goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bolleke lands a right hook to the body.
Bolleke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tama Ginty takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tama Ginty!
Nice uppercut lands for Bolleke. That snapped Tama Ginty's head back.
Tama Ginty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bolleke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tama Ginty throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
Tama Ginty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bolleke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Tama Ginty defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand.
Tama Ginty moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tama Ginty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tama Ginty takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but Tama Ginty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Tama Ginty moves out of range.
Bolleke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tama Ginty lands a jab to Bolleke's midsection.
Tama Ginty throws a right and a left that Bolleke avoids nicely.
Tama Ginty lands a nice looking body shot.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tama Ginty manages to avoid it.#CL#
Bolleke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tama Ginty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Tama Ginty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tama Ginty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Bolleke swings wildly with an uppercut but Tama Ginty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tama Ginty lands with a light punch inside.
Tama Ginty has a couple of punches blocked by Bolleke.
Tama Ginty lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch to the body.
Conrad Tama Ginty seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tama Ginty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tama Ginty working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Bolleke fails to land.
Tama Ginty lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bolleke misses with a body punch.
Tama Ginty has a couple of punches blocked by Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bolleke has a couple of punches blocked by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolleke controls his hands.
Tama Ginty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolleke is trying to pull guard but Tama Ginty has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Bolleke tries a body shot but Tama Ginty blocks it.
Tama Ginty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bolleke lands an uppercut.
Bolleke misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tama Ginty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tama Ginty lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bolleke or not.
A shot in the inside from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bolleke throws a head punch that misses.
Bolleke prevents a body shot from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch to the body.
Tama Ginty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bolleke jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tama Ginty walks away with a smile on his face. Bolleke gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tama Ginty jabs at Bolleke's body.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tama Ginty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolleke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tama Ginty sprawls and moves away.
Bolleke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tama Ginty looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range. #T4#
Bolleke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but Tama Ginty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tama Ginty misses with a low kick.
Bolleke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama Ginty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tama Ginty tests Bolleke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bolleke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bolleke cracks Tama Ginty with an open hand slap.
Tama Ginty throws a shot to the body.
Tama Ginty tries a head kick but it misses.
Bolleke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tama Ginty tests Bolleke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tama Ginty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bolleke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Tama Ginty to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conrad Tama Ginty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tama Ginty has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Conrad Tama Ginty!

Conrad Tama Ginty tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: SyFi - The Prequel     
Date:   Dec 16, 2018
#R1#
Brinks walks into a straight right hand from Bolleke.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Brinks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bolleke has time to react.
Brinks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brinks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brinks walks into a stiff left hand from Bolleke.
Brinks is looking to chop away at Bolleke's legs. #CL#
Brinks takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Brinks.
Bolleke lands with a right to the head.
Bolleke scores with a shot to the side of Brinks's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brinks. #TD2#
Bolleke successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Bolleke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brinks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brinks is fighting to break Bolleke's control of his arms but Bolleke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brinks tries to stand but Bolleke is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Brinks stopping the sweep attempt from Bolleke.
Bolleke managing to control the position.
Brinks is looking to stand up but Bolleke won't let him.
Bolleke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Bolleke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bolleke throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Brinks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bolleke looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Bolleke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brinks defends it easily.
Brinks wanted to stand there but Bolleke had control of the position.
Brinks trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bolleke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brinks defends it easily.
Brinks wants to stand and escape but instead Bolleke has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Brinks is looking to stand up but Bolleke isn't so interested in that idea.
Bolleke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bolleke stops Brinks from standing up.
Bolleke controlling from the top position.
Bolleke works over Brinks with some ground and pound from guard.
Bolleke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bolleke content to stall in guard here.
Bolleke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bolleke postures up in Brinks's guard and throws a big left but Brinks blocks it. #SUB2#
Bolleke drops back looking for a leg! Brinks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brinks manages to kick Bolleke off! Bolleke jumps back into Brinks's guard.
Brinks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bolleke on the ground.
Brinks keeping full guard, as Bolleke tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolleke slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke dominated that 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.
#R2#
Brinks misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke lunges at Brinks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brinks's hand.
Brinks feints and then cracks Bolleke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bolleke down.
Brinks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolleke.
Brinks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brinks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bolleke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brinks's head backwards.
Brinks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brinks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brinks misses with a hook
and Bolleke counters with a nice uppercut.
Brinks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bolleke finds it's way round the side to connect with Brinks's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brinks connects with a single shot there.
Brinks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bolleke blocks a jab.
Brinks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolleke.
Brinks misses with an uppercut
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bolleke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target.
Brinks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bolleke.#T1#
Bolleke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brinks on the side of the head.
Brinks with a nice cross.
Brinks misses with a wild body shot.
Brinks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brinks looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
Brinks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Brinks moves out of range.
Brinks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bolleke doesn't seem bothered though.
Bolleke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brinks.
Bolleke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bolleke throws an overhand right that lands on Brinks's shoulder, as Brinks tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brinks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Bolleke tries to counter it with a takedown but Brinks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brinks ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brinks.
Bolleke 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brinks tries to close the distance and clinch but Bolleke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Brinks moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
Brinks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Brinks looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brinks moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
Bolleke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brinkss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bolleke connects with a nice looking jab.
Brinks moves to clinch but Bolleke breaks away
and Bolleke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brinks cracks a nice hook into Bolleke's ribs.
Brinks throws a right hand that misses
and Bolleke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body.
As Bolleke tries to get set, Brinks tries to push him back and clinch up but Bolleke manages to avoid the attempt.
A clash of legs there as Bolleke blocks the low kick.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brinks tries a low kick but Bolleke avoids it.
A nice combination there by Bolleke.
Cody Brinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brinks wants to land a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range.
Bolleke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but Brinks ducks down to avoid it.
Brinks throws a low kick, looking for Bolleke's leg but Bolleke calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Bolleke jabs Brinks right on the nose. Brinks blinks but takes it well.
Bolleke slips a straight right by Brinks.
Bolleke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bolleke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke checks a leg kick nicely.
Brinks works the jab nicely.
Bolleke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brinks in his tracks.
Good exchange - Bolleke coming out on top.
A low kick from Brinks is predictable there #TD2#
and Bolleke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bolleke prevents Brinks from getting back to his feet.
Bolleke cracks Brinks with a solid left hand.
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!
Bolleke advances to half guard.
Brinks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bolleke working his ground and pound in the gym.
Bolleke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brinks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brinks is staying active underneath Bolleke, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Bolleke throwing shots but Brinks is blocking nicely.
Bolleke working Brinks over with strikes.
Bolleke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bolleke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brinks defending well though. #SUB2#
Bolleke is looking for a kimura but Brinks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bolleke to get the leverage.
Nice strikes from Bolleke there.
Bolleke stops Brinks from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Bolleke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brinks defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolleke wants to free his trapped foot but Brinks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Brinks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Brinks.
Bolleke scores with a body shot.
Bolleke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brinks darts in trying to clinch
and Bolleke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolleke with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brinks.
Bolleke takes a swing at Brinks's ribcage but misses.
Brinks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Brinks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brinks tried to score with a low kick but Bolleke checks it.
Brinks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolleke.
Brinks is looking to clinch but Bolleke is avoiding it.
Brinks throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
Brinks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bolleke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brinks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Brinks misses with an uppercut. Bolleke saw that one coming.
Bolleke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brinks with a body shot.
Bolleke lands a glancing blow to the side of Brinks's head.
Brinks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bolleke thuds a left hand into Brinks's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target.
Brinks defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand.
Brinks is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bolleke.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke misses with a looping left.#CL#
Brinks has closed the distance and engaged Bolleke in a clinch.
Bolleke lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bolleke fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brinks.
Brinks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolleke has a couple of punches blocked by Brinks.
Brinks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bolleke is trying to pull guard but Brinks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
Cody Brinks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bolleke tries to pull guard but Brinks holds him up against the cage and eventually Bolleke drops back down to his feet.
Bolleke blocks an elbow strike from Brinks.
Brinks prevents a body shot from Bolleke.
Our sources have told us that Brinks has been working on his elbows in the gym.#TD2#
Bolleke pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brinks tries to stand but Bolleke is controlling from the bottom.
Brinks stopping the sweep attempt from Bolleke.#SUB2#
Brinks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bolleke is trying to keep Brinks in close.
Thomas Bolleke has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Brinks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brinks lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Bolleke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brinks defends well.#SUB2#
Bolleke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brinks tries to stand but Bolleke is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bolleke is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Bolleke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brinks is aware though and is defending well.
Brinks won't allow Bolleke to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Bolleke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brinks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brinks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brinks throwing strikes from guard but Bolleke blocks nicely.
Brinks wants to stand but Bolleke is controlling his posture from full guard.
Brinks is looking to work some ground and pound but Bolleke has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Bolleke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bolleke has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bolleke!

A very excited looking Thomas Bolleke made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SyFi 124     
Date:   Nov 04, 2018
#R1#
Bolleke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Sammmy Kilbach has been cut.
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilbach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolleke lands a nice shot that snaps Kilbach's head back.
Kilbach takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bolleke misses with a shot to the body
and Kilbach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Kilbach avoids the punch easily.
Bolleke defending well as Kilbach loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Bolleke clinches up against the cage.
Bolleke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kilbach avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kilbach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kilbach misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bolleke.
Kilbach stops a takedown attempt from Bolleke.
Kilbach lands with a left to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bolleke has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
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!
Kilbach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolleke misses with some punches. #TD2#
Bolleke is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kilbach can't fight it off and eventually Bolleke manages to take the fight to the floor. Kilbach looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bolleke passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Bolleke controls the position. #SUB2#
Bolleke is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kilbach is trying to escape and Bolleke transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kilbach is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bolleke! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Bolleke!
Thomas Bolleke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SyFi 111     
Date:   Oct 05, 2018
#R1#
Itizer misses the shot to the body.
Itizer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bolleke moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Bolleke misses. #CL#
Bolleke moves into the clinch.
Itizer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolleke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bolleke blocks a body shot from Itizer.
Itizer is trying to stall.
Itizer swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolleke.
Bolleke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Itizer backwards.
Bolleke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Itizer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bolleke.
Bolleke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Bolleke lands a right hand.
Bolleke blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Bolleke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Itizer backwards. #TD#
Bolleke pulls Itizer into guard.
Bolleke has a closed guard, preventing Itizer from standing up.
Bolleke is pulling down on Itizer's head. It's preventing any offense from Itizer, at least for the moment.
Itizer wants to control from the top but Bolleke keeps moving. #SUB#
Bolleke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Itizer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Itizer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Itizer wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Bolleke's closed guard. He's half up but Bolleke has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Bolleke pivots and extends the arm, Itizer falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Bolleke! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Bolleke!
Thomas Bolleke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WeInSyd 27     
Date:   Aug 29, 2018
#R1#
Juluk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Bolleke instigates a clinch.
Bolleke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Juluk.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Juluk is trying to drag Bolleke to the mat but Bolleke just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bolleke tries to throw a body punch but Juluk avoids it by throwing Bolleke back against the cage.
Juluk tries to pull guard but Bolleke forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ferdinand Juluk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juluk blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bolleke fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Juluk blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Juluk is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bolleke can't fight it off and eventually Juluk manages to take the fight to the floor. Bolleke looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Bolleke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Juluk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Bolleke keeping full guard, as Juluk tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bolleke has his foot on Juluk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juluk works his way back into a safe position though.
Juluk stopping the sweep attempt from Bolleke.#SUB2#
Bolleke pushes a forearm under Juluk's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Juluk is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Bolleke!
Thomas Bolleke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SyFi 84     
Date:   Aug 03, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Bolleke has managed to clinch.
Bolleke swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Urkel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Urkel gets tackled into the cage by Bolleke. Bolleke maintains the clinch.
Bolleke misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Bolleke.
Bolleke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Urkel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bolleke scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bolleke fails to land.
Bolleke has a couple of punches blocked by Urkel.
Bolleke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Urkel backwards.
Bolleke lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke gets through Urkel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Urkel is rocked!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bolleke has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bolleke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Urkel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Urkel wants to get back to striking at distance but Bolleke won't allow it.
Bolleke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bolleke creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Urkel with a big uppercut! Urkel tries to clinch up but Bolleke pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Urkel to the mat! Urkel covers up and Bolleke unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Thomas Bolleke!
During a confident post fight interview, Thomas Bolleke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: WeInSyd 21     
Date:   Jul 18, 2018
#R1#
Bolleke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice jab there from Bolleke.
Bolleke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bolleke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brawn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bolleke pinned against the cage. Bolleke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Brawn tries to get set, Bolleke tries to push him back and clinch up but Brawn manages to avoid the attempt.
Brawn misses with a takedown attempt - Bolleke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brawn has a takedown stuffed.
As Brawn tries to get set, Bolleke tries to push him back and clinch up but Brawn manages to avoid the attempt.
Thomas Bolleke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reiner Brawn.
Bolleke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Reiner Brawn has been cut.
Bolleke lands a nice shot that snaps Brawn's head back.
Brawn tries to clinch up.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brawn wants to clinch up but Bolleke keeps it at a distance.
Brawn's coach down at Sydney Combat Method was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brawn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the head.
Bolleke closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Brawn! Bolleke dives in looking to finish! Brawn is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Bolleke!
After winning the bout, Thomas Bolleke 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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