† The C.O.E. † - The Hymen PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boyd Tinsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Ivan Escalante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyd Tinsley has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Tinsley
vs
Ivan Escalante

180 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

183 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boyd Tinsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Ivan Escalante!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinsley throws a push kick but Escalante slaps the foot to one side.
Escalante tries to close the distance and clinch but Tinsley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Escalante.
Escalante closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tinsley circles away.
Escalante takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Tinsley rushes Escalante and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Escalante tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boyd Tinsley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Ivan Escalante.
Escalante can't break the clinch.
Escalante changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tinsley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tinsley - that will leave a mark!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Escalante looks gassed!
Tinsley stuffs the takedown.
Tinsley scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tinsley tries to clinch but Escalante moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Tinsley.
Tinsley throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Pedro Ivan Escalante has been cut.
Tinsley throws a head kick that half lands.
Look low, kick high! Tinsley uses the oldest trick in the book to send Escalante tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Tinsley is absolutely delighted - when Escalante wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Boyd Tinsley!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Jodan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jodan
vs
Wesson

197 cm
23
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Resistance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kobe Jodan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Wesson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jodan tries to close the distance and clinch but Wesson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jodan slips a jab from Wesson.
Wesson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jodan moves in looking to clinch but Wesson pushes him off.

Jodan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wesson sprawls well initially but Jodan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jodan throwing shots but Wesson is blocking nicely.
Wesson is not content to let Jodan control the position.
Wesson tries to roll over but Jodan keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jodan wants to pass the guard but Wesson is keeping the position.
Wesson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jodan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jodan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wesson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jodan pushes down on Wesson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wesson is refusing to be controlled, as Jodan sits in half guard.
Jodan working over Wesson with some ground and pound. Wesson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jodan is taking a breather. Wesson 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.
Wesson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jodan.
Wesson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jodan.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wesson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wesson wants to get back to full guard.
Wesson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wesson.
Jodan throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Wesson wants to stand and escape but Jodan is having none of it.
Jodan throwing strikes but missing.
Jodan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jodan misses with a two punch combination.
Wesson tries to clinch there but Jodan circles away.
Jodan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kobe Jodan dominated that round.
That's time! Jodan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wesson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jodan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jodan. Wesson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wesson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wesson thows a body shot but no joy.

Jodan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jodan throwing shots but Wesson is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jodan wants to pass the guard but Wesson is defending well.
Wesson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wesson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Jodan.
Jodan controlling his opponent.
Jodan wants to control the pace but Wesson is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jodan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wesson looks a forlorn figure.
Wesson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jodan controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jodan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jodan prevents Wesson from getting the reversal.
Wesson wants to hold on but Jodan pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jodan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wesson looks a forlorn figure.
Wesson working to try and regain half guard.
Jodan with good strikes from the mount here!
Wesson tries to hold on but Jodan postures up.
Jodan controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kobe Jodan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Wesson looks to throw the jab but Jodan is out of range.
Wesson misses the shot to the body.
Jodan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wesson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jodan somewhat.
Wesson swings for the body but Jodan moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jodan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jodan walks into a left hand.
Wesson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jodan.
John Wesson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jodan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wesson.
Wesson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wesson cracks Jodan with a good jab.
Wesson misses with a straight left.
Wesson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jodan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kobe Jodan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wesson misses the jab.
Wesson lands a head shot.
Jodan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wesson's waist but Wesson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jodan off to one side.
Wesson avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jodan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jodan misses with an uppercut.
Wesson throws a lazy right hand but Jodan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wesson. Jodan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wesson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jodan circles away.
Wesson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jodan staying out of range there.
John Wesson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Wesson. No joy for Jodan on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobe Jodan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jodan slips under a jab from Wesson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wesson throws a shot from downtown. Jodan moves away and avoids it.
Wesson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jodan manages to avoid it.
Jodan moves in looking to clinch but Wesson pushes him off.
Wesson tries to clinch there but Jodan circles away.

Jodan feints and as Wesson raises his hands in defense, Jodan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jodan stopping the sweep attempt from Wesson.
Wesson is trying to keep Jodan in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jodan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wesson is keeping the position for now.
John Wesson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jodan forces his way into half guard.
Kobe Jodan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jodan stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Wesson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jodan 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobe Jodan!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnathon Caines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osama Bin Laden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caines's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lose Yourself by Eminem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Caines
vs
Bin Laden

191 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

197 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

F.ighters U.nlimited K.lothing C.ompany ☯
GTi - MTG - New Stock !!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnathon Caines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Osama Bin Laden !
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Caines drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Caines goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bin Laden rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Caines's guard! Nice work there by Bin Laden !

Caines working for a triangle but Bin Laden defends it easily.

Caines has his foot on Bin Laden 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bin Laden works his way back into a safe position though.
Bin Laden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bin Laden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caines wants to sweep but no luck.

Bin Laden is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bin Laden must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Caines keeping moving, preventing Bin Laden from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Caines is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bin Laden is aware though and is defending well.

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

Caines working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bin Laden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bin Laden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Caines is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bin Laden stands up and waves to Caines to follow him.

Bin Laden pushes Caines up against the cage in a clinch.

Bin Laden manages to break the clinch.
Caines takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bin Laden .

Bin Laden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Caines, who protects the arm well.
Caines is trying to buck Bin Laden off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin Laden is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Caines's shoulder. That is not cool.
Caines sneaks back into half guard.

Caines looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Bin Laden wants to work for an arm triangle but Caines is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bin Laden content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Caines looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bin Laden takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Caines is pressing down on Bin Laden 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bin Laden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bin Laden chips away with some ground and pound.
Bin Laden trying to control the position from guard on top but Caines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caines is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bin Laden is controlling him.
Bin Laden is working Caines over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Osama Bin Laden 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.

Caines throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bin Laden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

It looks like Johnathon Caines has been cut.
Bin Laden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Caines blocks a head kick by Bin Laden .
Caines misses with a two punch combination.
Bin Laden misses with a takedown attempt - Caines sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bin Laden leaves Caines with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bin Laden scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bin Laden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Caines falls off balance throwing a combination

and Bin Laden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Bin Laden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bin Laden scoring well with a low kick there.

Bin Laden moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bin Laden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bin Laden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bin Laden , right into the meat.

Bin Laden closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Caines did well to prevent Bin Laden getting side control.
Bin Laden is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bin Laden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Caines is looking to escape.
Bin Laden is thwarting Caines's attempts to control the position.
Caines tries to roll over but Bin Laden keeps him under control.
Bin Laden is trying to control the action in half guard but Caines is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bin Laden stops Caines from getting back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bin Laden delivers a nice body kick.
Caines throws a series of punches but Bin Laden moves out of range.

Bin Laden drives through and clinches with Caines against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Caines's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Caines being controlled against the cage.
Caines takes an elbow to the forehead.

Bin Laden 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bin Laden throws a leg kick but Caines sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Caines wants to clinch
and Bin Laden counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Caines is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnathon Caines seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bin Laden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Caines.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin Laden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bin Laden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Caines shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Caines was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Caines with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Caines is working for a guillotine from mount but Bin Laden frees his head quite easily.
Bin Laden tries to hold on but Caines postures up.
Bin Laden is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Caines looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bin Laden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bin Laden is looking to get to half guard.

Bin Laden defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Caines.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Caines looking for a guillotine from mount but Bin Laden is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osama Bin Laden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnathon Caines's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A punch combination from Caines misses.
Caines moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Bin Laden throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Caines was covering up waiting for the punch and Bin Laden finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bin Laden landing some decent shots from guard.
Caines wants to stand but Bin Laden is controlling the position.
Caines can't keep his opponent in guard - Bin Laden advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Caines is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Caines looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Caines wants to get back to his feet.

Bin Laden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Caines defends it well.
Bin Laden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bin Laden thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bin Laden is looking to take a break and control but Caines is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Bin Laden thows an elbow strike that misses. Caines gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Bin Laden doesn't seem too bothered but Caines quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Bin Laden is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Bin Laden really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johnathon Caines!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Barken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin Hristov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Barken
vs
Hristov

185 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
23
220 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Barken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valentin Hristov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hristov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barken tries to bum rush Hristov with a series of wild strikes but Hristov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barken swats away the attempt to clinch by Hristov.
Barken tries to bum rush Hristov with a series of wild strikes but Hristov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barken looks to land a right hand but Hristov moved out of range.
Barken swinging wildly here.
Barken misses with the combination.

Hristov has Barken up against the cage in a clinch.
Barken wants to break free but Hristov has control.
Barken can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hristov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barken wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hristov effectively controlling the action here.
Barken tries to break the clinch but Hristov is controlling the position.
Hristov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barken has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hristov is stalling here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hristov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barken wants to break free but Hristov has control.
Stalling in the clinch from Hristov.
Hristov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barken in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hristov connects with a knee to the head.
Hristov has Barken pressed against the cage, preventing Barken from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hristov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barken's face.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hristov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hristov.
Hristov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barken's face.
Barken is breathing heavily.
Hristov misses with a knee to the head.
Hristov scores with a knee to the head.
Barken wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hristov has him pressed against the cage.
Hristov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barken wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hristov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barken up against the cage.
Hristov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hristov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hristov lands a nice knee to the body.
Hristov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hristov lands a knee to the head.
Hristov stalls.
Hristov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barken's face.
Hristov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hristov slowing the pace effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barken takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hristov landing knees to the head.
Hristov landing knees to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hristov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hristov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hristov with a knee to the head.
Hristov lands a nice knee to the body.
Hristov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hristov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hristov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hristov connects with a knee to the head.
Hristov lands a knee to the head.
Hristov crunches a lovely knee into Barken's ribcage.
Barken takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hristov stalling.
Hristov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barken's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hristov obliges.
Barken takes a knee right on the jaw!
A bit of stalling here from Hristov.
Hristov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barken's face.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentin Hristov dominated that round.
That's time! Barken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hristov clinches.
Barken is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barken has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barken on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barken is trying to break free.
Hristov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barken's face.
Hristov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barken's face.
Hristov keeps control of Barken as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barken letting Hristov take a breather here.
Barken is trying to force a seperation but Hristov has the dominant position.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hristov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hristov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barken wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A knee to the head by Hristov.
Hristov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hristov keeps control of Barken as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hristov lands a good knee to the midsection. Barken won't want to take too many of those.
Hristov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hristov connects with a knee to the head.
Hristov has Barken pushed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Hristov.
Barken is trying to force a seperation but Hristov has the dominant position.
Barken takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hristov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hristov landing knees to the head.
Hristov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hristov.
A knee to the head by Hristov.
Hristov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hristov working Barken over with knees to the body.
Hristov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barken in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hristov.
Hristov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hristov working Barken over with knees to the body.
Hristov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barken is trying to break the clinch but Hristov is controlling him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hristov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hristov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barken has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hristov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barken up against the cage.
Hristov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Hristov.
Hristov connects with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hristov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barken in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hristov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hristov stalling.
Hristov scores with a knee to the head.
Barken takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hristov looking to throw knees to the head but Barken is blocking nicely.
Hristov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barken up against the cage.
Barken wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barken being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Valentin Hristov.

Hristov darts in and clinches Barken up against the cage.
Hristov lands a knee to the body.
Hristov effectively controlling the action here.
Hristov receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Hristov lands a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hristov connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentin Hristov 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! And we move into the final round!

Hristov wants to clinch.

Hristov rushes Barken and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hristov lands a nice knee to the body.
Barken can't break the clinch.
Hristov landing knees to the body.
Hristov scores with a knee to the head.
Hristov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barken can't break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hristov.
Hristov lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barken wants to break free but Hristov has control.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hristov with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hristov tries a knee to the head but Barken blocks it.
Hristov landing knees to the body.
Hristov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barken has had enough of the clinch but Hristov keeps him there for the moment.
Hristov taking a breather.
Hristov lands a knee to the head.
Hristov misses with a knee strike.
Hristov landing knees to the head.
Hristov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hristov looking to throw knees to the head but Barken is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hristov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hristov scores with a knee to the head.
Barken is trying to break free.
A knee to the head by Hristov.
Barken wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hristov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barken blocks it with crossed arms.
Hristov tries a knee to the head but Barken blocks it.
Hristov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hristov connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Hristov.
Hristov keeps control of Barken as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hristov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hristov lands a nice knee to the body.
Hristov scores with a knee to the head.
Hristov connects with a knee to the head.
Hristov taking a breather.
Hristov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hristov tries to land a knee to the head but Barken blocks with his arms.
Barken is trying to break free.
Valentin Hristov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barken working hard to break the clinch.
Hristov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barken's face.
Hristov misses with a knee to the head.
Hristov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barken up against the cage.
Hristov looking to throw knees to the head but Barken is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hristov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barken wants to get back to striking at distance but Hristov won't allow it.
Hristov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hristov connects with a knee to the head.
Barken wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hristov taking a breather.
Valentin Hristov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barken tries to break free but Hristov pushes him back against the cage.
Hristov has Barken pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hristov keeps control of Barken as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Hristov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hristov 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Hristov!