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Event: EVO 05102017     
Date:   May 10, 2017
#R1#
Bardanos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bardanos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. Bardanos ducked under it nicely.
Bardanos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tree Knee Dad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Bardanos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bardanos defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Bardanos attempts a counter takedown but Tree Knee Dad avoids it well and moves away.
Bardanos scores with a nice right hand.
Bardanos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Bardanos avoids it easily.
Bardanos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bardanos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bardanos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bardanos throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bardanos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Bardanos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tree Knee Dad sprawls well initially but Bardanos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tree Knee Dad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bardanos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bardanos's back!
I really don't envy Bardanos right now. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bardanos defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T1#
Tree Knee Dad is hanging on to Bardanos's back as he tries to escape.
Tree Knee Dad misses with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Bardanos with him. Bardanos is trying to defend but Tree Knee Dad has an arm under the chin now! Bardanos grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Venum Tree Knee Dad!
During a confident post fight interview, Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EVO 308:     
Date:   Apr 05, 2017
#R1#
Bardanos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsoi throws out the jab.
Tsoi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bardanos is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bardanos lands an overhand right.
Bardanos checks a leg kick.
Tsoi is looking to score with low kicks.
A big left from Tsoi misses.
No luck for Bardanos with that takedown attempt.
Tsoi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bardanos.
Tsoi throws a wild body kick that Bardanos sees coming a mile off.
Bardanos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsoi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bardanos backing away here, and Tsoi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tsoi thows a body kick. Bardanos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tsoi misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Bardanos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tsoi is controlling Bardanos's posture.
Tsoi is trying to keep Bardanos in close.
Bardanos 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.#T1#
Bardanos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tsoi has Bardanos pulled in close to control his posture.
Bardanos throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsoi has Bardanos pulled in close to control his posture.
Bardanos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tsoi looking to control. #SUB2#
Bardanos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bardanos wants to control from the top but Tsoi keeps moving. #T2#
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.
Tsoi pulls Bardanos in close to his closed guard and prevents Bardanos from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tsoi being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bardanos.
Tsoi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bardanos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Bardanos.
Bardanos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bardanos throws the left hand but Tsoi avoids the punch easily.
Tsoi throws a low kick but Bardanos avoids it.
Bardanos misses with a wild combination.
Tsoi loads up on a big right hand but Bardanos slips the punch.#TD#
Bardanos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T3#
Bardanos being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Bardanos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tsoi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bardanos has managed to get both his arms back between Tsoi's legs - danger averted.
Tsoi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bardanos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tsoi is pulling down on Bardanos's head to control his posture.
Bardanos passes into half guard.
Bardanos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Tsoi is concentrating on defense, preventing Bardanos from advancing position.
Bardanos wants to take a breather but Tsoi is having none of it.
Bardanos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tsoi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bardanos is thwarting Tsoi's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Tsoi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tsoi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bardanos is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bardanos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boreste Bardanos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bardanos.
Tsoi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bardanos.
Tsoi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bardanos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tsoi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsoi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bardanos.
Bardanos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tsoi but Tsoi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A big left from Tsoi misses.
Bardanos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tsoi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bardanos somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boreste Bardanos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bardanos shoots in and drives through. Tsoi sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardanos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tsoi doesn't seem bothered though.
Viktor Tsoi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsoi swings for the body but Bardanos moves out of range.
Bardanos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsoi can do to turn this around?
Bardanos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Viktor Tsoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsoi throws a lazy body kick
and Bardanos counters with a straight right hand.
Tsoi misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bardanos or perhaps it was just good defense by Tsoi, which made it look bad. #T1#
Tsoi throws a body punch but Bardanos moves out of range.
Tsoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsoi throws a leg kick but Bardanos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tsoi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bardanos.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsoi misses the target.
Tsoi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tsoi wants it to stay on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Bardanos blocks the low kick.#TD#
Bardanos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tsoi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bardanos is in Tsoi's guard.
Bardanos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tsoi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bardanos.
Bardanos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tsoi controls Bardanos momentarily but Bardanos frees himself.
Bardanos wants to control from the top but Tsoi keeps moving. #T2#
Bardanos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tsoi is trying to control the position but Bardanos postures up.
Bardanos scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tsoi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bardanos defends well.
Bardanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bardanos is really struggling to control Tsoi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bardanos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Bardanos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tsoi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bardanos has managed to get both his arms back between Tsoi's legs - danger averted.
Bardanos looking to pass the guard.
Tsoi is trying to hold Bardanos in close to prevent damage but Bardanos has managed to pass into half guard.
Tsoi works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Tsoi looking for a guillotine here but Bardanos defends easily.
Bardanos 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.
Bardanos working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Bardanos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bardanos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tsoi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bardanos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tsoi's head.#SUB2#
Tsoi looking for a guillotine here but Bardanos defends easily.
Tsoi has control of Bardanos's left arm, preventing Bardanos from doing any damage.
Bardanos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tsoi holds on and takes a little breather.
Bardanos postures up and lands a big shot to Tsoi's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boreste Bardanos 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#
A swing and a miss from Bardanos.
Tsoi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bardanos shoots in but no luck this time.
Bardanos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tsoi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tsoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bardanos manages to avoid it.
Tsoi motions for Bardanos to come forward. Tsoi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tsoi misses with a low kick.
Bardanos throws a right hand that Tsoi ducks under and follows up with a left that Tsoi also avoids with ease.
Tsoi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bardanos goes for a double leg but Tsoi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tsoi continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boreste Bardanos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsoi connects with the punch.
Bardanos avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Bardanos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bardanos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bardanos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsoi is looking to reverse the position.
Bardanos working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T1#
Bardanos takes a little break here. Tsoi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tsoi struggling a bit here.
Bardanos trying to control the position but Tsoi is working away.
Bardanos working away.
Tsoi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tsoi is not content to let Bardanos control the position.
Tsoi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Tsoi trying to control but Bardanos postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tsoi is looking to improve his position.
Tsoi wants to control but Bardanos is keeping busy.
Bardanos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bardanos is taking a breather. Tsoi 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.#SUB2#
Tsoi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tsoi tries to get to full guard but Bardanos has control of the leg.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Tsoi is refusing to be controlled, as Bardanos sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tsoi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tsoi tried to score with a low kick but Bardanos checks it.
Nice takedown defense from Tsoi. No joy for Bardanos on that attempt.
Bardanos looks to land a right hand but Tsoi moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tsoi.
Tsoi missing with a left hand there. Bardanos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bardanos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tsoi circles away.
A swing and a miss from Tsoi.
Bardanos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Tsoi lands with an uppercut that bounces Bardanos off the cage and back into range.
Tsoi throws a front kick aimed at Bardanos's knee but Bardanos avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Tsoi. That snapped Bardanos's head back.
Tsoi avoids the body shot from Bardanos.
Tsoi scores with a body shot.
Tsoi cracks Bardanos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bardanos cracks Tsoi with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsoi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bardanos lands with a good body shot.
Bardanos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A low kick from Tsoi misses
letting Bardanos counter with a right hand.
Bardanos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsoi.
Bardanos cracks Tsoi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bardanos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tsoi pinned against the cage. Tsoi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A shot to the body from Bardanos misses
and Tsoi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bardanos looks to land a right hand but Tsoi moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Viktor Tsoi just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Nice defenses there by Bardanos.
Tsoi just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsoi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bardanos.
Tsoi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bardanos defending well as Tsoi loads up on a big left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bardanos.
Tsoi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bardanos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsoi lands a front kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Bardanos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bardanos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tsoi tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi misses with an uppercut #TD#
so Bardanos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tsoi seems keen to control Bardanos's posture.
Bardanos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bardanos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tsoi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Tsoi is trying to keep Bardanos in close. #SUB2#
Bardanos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tsoi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bardanos has managed to get both his arms back between Tsoi's legs - danger averted.
Bardanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsoi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Tsoi looking for a guillotine here but Bardanos defends easily.
Tsoi keeping moving, preventing Bardanos from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tsoi controlling the position.
Tsoi controls Bardanos momentarily but Bardanos frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tsoi throws a leg kick but Bardanos checks it.
Tsoi throws the left hand but Bardanos avoids the punch easily.
Bardanos slips under a jab from Tsoi.
Tsoi throws a chopping leg kick but Bardanos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bardanos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bardanos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tsoi's waist but Tsoi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bardanos off to one side.
Tsoi swings for the body but Bardanos moves out of range.
Bardanos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd cheers as Bardanos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tsoi doesn't seem phased though.
Tsoi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bardanos is able to avoid easily.
Tsoi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tsoi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Tsoi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bardanos with a nice cross.
Bardanos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tsoi's waist but Tsoi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bardanos off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boreste Bardanos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bardanos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tsoi - the referee stops the clock and Bardanos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tsoi. Bardanos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tsoi misses with a jab to the body
letting Bardanos counter with a right hand.
Tsoi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bardanos's calf.
Bardanos throws a body shot but no joy.
Bardanos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsoi.
Tsoi throws out a counter right but Bardanos avoids it with no problem.
Bardanos throws a right and a left that Tsoi avoids nicely.
Tsoi looks to land a left hand but Bardanos moved out of range nicely.
Tsoi scores with a body shot.
Tsoi slips a jab and a cross from Bardanos.
Tsoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bardanos manages to avoid it.
Bardanos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bardanos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tsoi under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsoi stuffs the takedown attempt from Bardanos. Bardanos gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Tsoi connects with a body shot.#TD#
Bardanos feints and as Tsoi raises his hands in defense, Bardanos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tsoi has control of Bardanos's left arm, preventing Bardanos from doing any damage.
Bardanos wants to control from the top but Tsoi keeps moving.
Bardanos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tsoi is trying to maintain the position but Bardanos is very close to passing his half guard.
Bardanos lands strikes from half guard.
Bardanos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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 Boreste Bardanos 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#
Tsoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bardanos was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsoi.
Bardanos throws a sloppy body shot
and Tsoi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsoi scores with a nice body kick.
Bardanos goes for a double leg but Tsoi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tsoi continues to drive forward.
Bardanos checks a low kick from Tsoi.
Bardanos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bardanos goes for a double leg but Tsoi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tsoi continues to drive forward.
Bardanos lands with a good body shot.
Tsoi lands a body shot.
A big right from Tsoi misses.
Bardanos misses with a takedown attempt - Tsoi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boreste Bardanos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsoi throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi lands with a shot to the body.
Bardanos misses with the combination.
Tsoi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice takedown defense from Tsoi. No joy for Bardanos on that attempt. #T1#
Bardanos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tsoi throws a jab when Bardanos was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsoi. Bardanos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bardanos appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tsoi lands a jab to Bardanos's midsection.
Bardanos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tsoi misses with an uppercut. Bardanos saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Tsoi. No joy for Bardanos on that attempt.
Tsoi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bardanos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bardanos 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.
Bardanos swinging wildly here.
Tsoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsoi lands a slapping body shot.
Tsoi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bardanos.
Bardanos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tsoi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bardanos somewhat.
Viktor Tsoi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tsoi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tsoi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bardanos.
A big left from Tsoi misses.
Tsoi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Bardanos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bardanos has a takedown stuffed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsoi throws a hook but Bardanos avoids it easily.
Bardanos blocks the body kick.
Tsoi throws a lazy right hand but Bardanos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bardanos misses the target.
Tsoi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bardanos checks a leg kick.
Bardanos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tsoi looks to land a right hand but Bardanos moved out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bardanos or perhaps it was just good defense by Tsoi, which made it look bad.
A nice side step and Tsoi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Bardanos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bardanos throws a right hand that Tsoi ducks under and follows up with a left that Tsoi also avoids with ease.
Bardanos shoots in for a takedown but Tsoi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tsoi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsoi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bardanos.
Bardanos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bardanos will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tsoi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bardanos misses with a takedown attempt - Tsoi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tsoi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tsoi throws an overhand right that lands on Bardanos's shoulder, as Bardanos tries to avoid the shot.
Bardanos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Bardanos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tsoi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tsoi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Tsoi is continuing to stall.
Tsoi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tsoi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bardanos is retaining full guard.
Bardanos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Bardanos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tsoi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bardanos has managed to get both his arms back between Tsoi's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Tsoi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bardanos 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boreste Bardanos!

Our winner, Boreste Bardanos, 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: EVO Mega BDAY BASH     
Date:   Mar 22, 2017
#R1#
Saibot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bardanos at a distance.
Saibot throws a jab when Bardanos was well out of range.
Bardanos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saibot.
The crowd cheers as Bardanos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saibot doesn't seem phased though.
Good standup being displayed there by Saibot as he connects with a hook.
Bardanos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bardanos misses with a wild body shot.
Bardanos moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Bardanos misses with a straight right.
Bardanos lands with an overhand left.
A jab lands there for Bardanos.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saibot lands with a hook. Bardanos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot lands the left hand.
Bardanos shoots in looking for a takedown. Saibot tries to sprawl out of it but Bardanos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saibot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Bardanos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Saibot tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bardanos is in Saibot's guard.#T1#
Bardanos trying to control but Saibot is working from the bottom.
Bardanos controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Saibot 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! Bardanos rolls with it to try and escape but Saibot cranks on the arm and Bardanos is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Noob Saibot!
Noob Saibot is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Noob Saibot thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EVO 303: Tsoi vs Saibot     
Date:   Mar 09, 2017
#R1#
Manne darts in looking for a takedown but Bardanos gets double underhooks and turns Manne into the cage. #TD2#
Manne shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bardanos is looking to improve his position.
Manne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bardanos is looking to improve his position.
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. Manne connects with a nice short shot to Bardanos's temple.
Bardanos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bardanos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Manne is in close to Bardanos's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Manne stopping the sweep attempt from Bardanos.
Manne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manne trying to control but Bardanos is working from the bottom.
Manne content to stall in guard here.
Manne postures up and lands a big shot to Bardanos's brow.
Manne's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Manne throws a big right hand that misses.
Manne trying to control but Bardanos is working from the bottom.
Manne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manne won't allow Bardanos to sweep him here. #SUB#
Bardanos working for submissions but it's allowed Manne to get to half guard.
Manne is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bardanos wants to get back to full guard.
Bardanos is working hard here to advance position.
Manne is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Manne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bardanos defending well 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. Manne connects with a nice short shot to Bardanos's temple.
Bardanos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bardanos keeping full guard, as Manne tries to pass. #T3#
Manne postures up in Bardanos's guard and throws a big left but Bardanos blocks it.
Manne with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bardanos has momentary wrist control but Manne slips an elbow through the middle.
Manne lands a couple of digs.
Bardanos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manne stands up over Bardanos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Manne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manne is working Bardanos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bardanos wants to sweep here but Manne controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Bardanos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Manne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bardanos works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Manne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manne trying to control the position from guard on top but Bardanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bardanos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manne defends well.
Manne is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Manne forces his way into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manne takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Manne trying to control from half guard but Bardanos is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Puntti Manne dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bardanos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bardanos.
Bardanos leaves Manne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manne cracks Bardanos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bardanos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Manne has time to react.
Manne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manne throws a hook but Bardanos avoids it easily.
Manne lands a right hook to the body.
Manne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bardanos throws out the jab.
Manne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bardanos throws out a loose jab but Manne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manne misses with a hook
and Bardanos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bardanos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manne throws an overhand right that lands on Bardanos's shoulder, as Bardanos tries to avoid the shot.
Manne cracks Bardanos with a good jab.#T1#
Bardanos throws a body shot but no joy.
Bardanos misses with a lunging right hand
and Manne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bardanos throws a body shot but no joy.
Bardanos catches Manne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Manne scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Manne takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bardanos is looking to improve his position.
Manne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bardanos defending well 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. Manne connects with a nice short shot to Bardanos's temple.
Manne prevents Bardanos from improving his position.#T2##SUB#
Bardanos actively working from the bottom here.
Manne working over Bardanos with some ground and pound. Bardanos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manne is looking to pass Bardanos's guard but actually Bardanos recovers to full guard.
Manne throws a big elbow that misses.
Manne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bardanos has momentary wrist control but Manne slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Bardanos throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Manne escapes and throws Bardanos's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bardanos is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ryōzanpaku Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Manne trying to control the action but Bardanos is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bardanos taking a bit of punishment here - Manne scoring with strikes.
Manne throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Manne cracks Bardanos with a big elbow.
Puntti Manne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manne working away.
Manne postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Manne lands a decent elbow from side control.
Manne landing strikes.
Bardanos takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bardanos wants to control but Manne postures up.
Bardanos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Manne tries to get to full guard but Bardanos has control of the leg. #T4#
Bardanos slips a nice elbow through Manne's hands, connecting with Manne's forehead.
Manne wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bardanos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bardanos is looking to take a break and control but Manne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Puntti Manne 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#
Bardanos scores with a hook to the body. Manne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bardanos throws a looping overhand right but Manne ducks down to avoid it.
Manne connects with a single shot there.
Manne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manne swings widly with a right hand
and Bardanos counters with a stiff right hand.
Bardanos catches Manne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boreste Bardanos is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Bardanos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bardanos.
Manne's coach down at Gangsterdamage was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Manne's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Manne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Manne closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bardanos to the mat! Bardanos manages to get full guard.
Bardanos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manne is one step ahead there.
Manne tries to free his leg and advance position but Bardanos is retaining full guard.
Bardanos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manne is one step ahead there. #T1#
Manne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bardanos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manne throws an elbow that misses. Bardanos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Manne's guard. Nice move by Bardanos!#REVR##SUB2#
Manne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bardanos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bardanos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bardanos landing with the ground and pound.
Bardanos won't allow Manne to sweep him here. #T2#
Manne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Manne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bardanos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Manne is looking for a triangle here but Bardanos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bardanos trying to control the action but Manne is working from the bottom.
Bardanos scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Bardanos gets to mount! Manne was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Manne is looking to improve his position but Bardanos isn't that keen on the idea.
Bardanos trying to control but Manne is having none of it.
Bardanos breaks from Manne's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bardanos scoring with strikes but Manne is staying in there.
Bardanos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Manne is looking to escape.
Manne bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Manne scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Manne stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Bardanos throws up his legs and catches Manne in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Manne tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Bardanos! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Boreste Bardanos!
Boreste Bardanos retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Boreste Bardanos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: EVO 302: Bardanos vs Wolek     
Date:   Mar 01, 2017
#R1#
Bardanos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wolek throws a hook to the side of Bardanos's head but Bardanos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wolek fakes the leg kick and cracks Bardanos in the body.
We've been hearing reports that Bardanos has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wolek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bardanos.
Bardanos missing with a left hand there. Wolek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bardanos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wolek but Wolek pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wolek moves out of range of the strikes.
Wolek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Wolek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wolek.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bardanos.
Wolek misses with a punch to the body.
Bardanos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wolek gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bardanos goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Wolek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Wolek there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wolek throws a shot from downtown. Bardanos moves away and avoids it.
Wolek jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Wolek darts in and clinches Bardanos up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bardanos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wolek. #T1##BC#
Bardanos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wolek 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.
Bardanos takes a swing at Wolek's ribcage but misses.
Wolek lands with a nice body punch.
Wolek connects with a body shot.
Wolek scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bardanos misses with a wild body shot.
Wolek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Bardanos.
Wolek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bardanos misses with a wild combination.
Wolek cracks the inside of Bardanos's front leg.
Wolek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bardanos to score with a decent uppercut.
Wolek looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wolek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch lands to the side of Wolek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolek swings for the body but Bardanos moves out of range. #T2#
Wolek lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wolek misses with a wild combination.
Bardanos fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boreste Bardanos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wolek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wolek slips under a jab from Bardanos.
A jab from Wolek misses.
Wolek slips under a jab from Bardanos.
Wolek counters with a body kick.#CL2#
Wolek rushes Bardanos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wolek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolek misses with an elbow over the top.
Wolek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bardanos jumps guard but Wolek stands there with Bardanos around his waist. Bardanos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wolek scores with a shoulder strike.
Bardanos misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Bardanos avoids the elbow strike from Wolek, against the cage.
Wolek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bardanos backwards.
Bardanos wants a takedown.
Wolek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolek has a couple of punches blocked by Bardanos. #TD#
Bardanos pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bardanos holds on and takes a little breather.
Wolek engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bardanos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Wolek wants to pass the guard but Bardanos is keeping the position.
Wolek 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.
Wolek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bardanos is on top in guard. #REVR#
Wolek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bardanos wants to control from the top but Wolek keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukasz Wolek dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Bardanos.
Bardanos throws a right and a left that Wolek avoids nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Wolek misses.
Wolek misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice sprawl there from Wolek as Bardanos shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Wolek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wolek throws a shot from downtown. Bardanos moves away and avoids it.
Wolek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bardanos.
Wolek tries to clinch there but Bardanos circles away.
Wolek throws a good cross that connects.
Bardanos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wolek takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lukasz Wolek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wolek thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bardanos if he has to take too many more of those.
Bardanos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bardanos ducks under a wild hook from Wolek.
Sloppy strikes from Wolek. Those never looked like landing.
Wolek misses with a wild combination.
Wolek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolek slips a jab from Bardanos.
Wolek throws out a counter right but Bardanos avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Bardanos throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Bardanos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bardanos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bardanos swings for the body but Wolek moves out of range.
Lukasz Wolek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolek throws a lazy right hand but Bardanos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lukasz Wolek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolek throws a hook but Bardanos avoids it easily.
Bardanos misses with a looping right.
Bardanos staying out of range there.
Wolek misses with an uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Bardanos blocks the leg kick.
Wolek moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Wolek misses.
Wolek lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bardanos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bardanos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wolek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bardanos throwing a counter right hand but Wolek manages to avoid it.
Bardanos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wolek lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bardanos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolek was well out of range. Poor timing from Bardanos.
Wolek throws a series of strikes that have Bardanos backpedaling. #T2#
Wolek throws a poor cross that misses
and Bardanos counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bardanos misses with a wild body shot.
Wolek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bardanos.
Wolek defending well as Bardanos loads up on a big left hand.
Wolek thinks about the counter body kick.
Wolek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bardanos scores with a one two! Wolek had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wolek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bardanos circles away quickly and effectively.
Bardanos misses with a looping right.
Bardanos throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolek counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bardanos misses with a double jab
and Wolek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bardanos misses with a straight right.
Wolek tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice sprawl there from Wolek as Bardanos shoots in.
A big left from Bardanos misses.
Wolek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bardanos on the side of the head.
Bardanos walks into a stiff left hand from Wolek.#T3#
Wolek looks to score with a jab to the body but Bardanos is just out of range.
Wolek avoids the body shot from Bardanos.
Bardanos swings for the body but Wolek moves out of range.
Bardanos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bardanos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wolek avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boreste Bardanos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bardanos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Wolek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wolek ducks under a wild hook from Bardanos.
Nice shot by Wolek.
Wolek scores with a nice right hand.
Jab from Wolek.
Bardanos throws a hook but Wolek avoids it easily.
Bardanos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wolek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bardanos moves out of range as Wolek strikes.
Bardanos throws a one two combo. #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!
Bardanos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wolek throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bardanos shoots in looking for a takedown but Wolek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bardanos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bardanos lands with a shot to the body.
Wolek lands a nice hook to Bardanos's body. Bardanos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wolek swings for the body but Bardanos moves out of range.
Bardanos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolek ducks under a wild hook from Bardanos.
A big right from Wolek misses.
Bardanos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bardanos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolek.
Wolek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bardanos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolek lands the left hand.
Bardanos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolek.
Bardanos misses with an uppercut.
Bardanos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolek.
Bardanos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wolek finds it's way round the side to connect with Bardanos's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukasz Wolek 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#
Wolek misses with a looping right.
Bardanos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolek.
Wolek misses with a straight right.
Bardanos feinted with a counter takedown.
Bardanos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bardanos ducks under a wild hook from Wolek.
Bardanos 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.
Wolek swings for the body but Bardanos moves out of range.
Bardanos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Decent striking displayed by Bardanos there.
Bardanos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wolek swivels and escapes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wolek.
Bardanos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolek.
Decent striking displayed by Bardanos there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardanos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wolek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolek unleashes a big counter combination but Bardanos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bardanos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wolek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bardanos.
Wolek throws a body shot but no joy.
Bardanos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Bardanos scores with a shot to the body.
Bardanos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolek.
Wolek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Wolek misses.
Bardanos blocks a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wolek.
Wolek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bardanos was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolek.
Wolek lands with a kick to the temple. Bardanos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bardanos misses with an uppercut. Wolek saw that one coming.
Bardanos throws a jab when Wolek was well out of range.
Wolek tries to clinch up but Bardanos circles away and keeps his distance.
Donk. Bardanos catches Wolek right on the button with a cross.
Wolek wants to slow Bardanos down by chopping away at his legs.
Wolek swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Bardanos counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Wolek.
Bardanos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Wolek catches Bardanos right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Wolek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bardanos was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolek.
Bardanos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bardanos misses with a straight right.
Bardanos slips a jab and a cross from Wolek.
Wolek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bardanos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolek.
A left lands for Bardanos.
Sloppy strikes from Wolek. Those never looked like landing.
Wolek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Bardanos misses.
Wolek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wolek misses the shot to the body.
Wolek with a jab.
Bardanos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolek.
A little feinted left hand from Bardanos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wolek throws a jab when Bardanos was well out of range.
Wolek throws an overhand right that lands on Bardanos's shoulder, as Bardanos tries to avoid the shot.
Wolek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bardanos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab from Wolek.#T3#
Bardanos lands a nice shot to the body.
Wolek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wolek stuns Bardanos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bardanos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wolek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wolek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bardanos lands with a nice body punch.
Wolek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sloppy strikes from Bardanos. Those never looked like landing.
Wolek tries to clinch up.
Wolek throws a leg kick but Bardanos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bardanos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolek.
Bardanos lands a head shot.
Bardanos misses with an uppercut
and Wolek counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Bardanos misses its intended target. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolek digs a good body shot into Bardanos's ribs.
Wolek moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wolek looks to land a combination. Bardanos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wolek throws the left hand but Bardanos avoids the punch easily.
Bardanos defending well as Wolek loads up on a big left hand.
Bardanos staying out of range there.
Wolek throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bardanos defending well as Wolek loads up on a big left hand.
Wolek scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bardanos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wolek tries to clinch but Bardanos moves out of range.
Bardanos throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bardanos lands a body shot.
Wolek misses with a few strikes there.
Bardanos slips under a jab.
Bardanos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukasz Wolek really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Wolek misses with a series of wild punches.
Wolek misses with a wild body shot.
Bardanos misses with a hook
and Bardanos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wolek keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wolek throws a hook but Bardanos avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bardanos misses the target.
Wolek misses with an uppercut. Bardanos saw that one coming.
Bardanos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wolek as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Wolek misses the target.
Bardanos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolek.
Bardanos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wolek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardanos lands with a nice combination. Wolek backs away looking to recover.
Wolek loads up on a big right hand but Bardanos slips the punch.
Bardanos just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolek throws a jab but it's blocked by Bardanos.
A big right from Wolek misses. #T1#
Bardanos darts in looking for a takedown but Wolek gets double underhooks and turns Bardanos into the cage.
Bardanos moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Wolek finds it's target.
Bardanos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wolek pinned against the cage. Wolek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boreste Bardanos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolek with a jab.
Bardanos misses with a wild body shot.
Bardanos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolek.
Bardanos looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolek is just out of range.
Wolek misses with a lunging right hand
and Bardanos counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Wolek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bardanos takes a swing at Wolek's ribcage but misses.
Wolek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wolek misses the jab.
Bardanos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Bardanos checks a low kick from Wolek.
Wolek throws a shot from downtown. Bardanos moves away and avoids it.
Wolek takes one on the button.
Wolek is looking to land body kicks.
Wolek throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Bardanos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolek throws a looping overhand right but Bardanos ducks down to avoid it.
Bardanos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bardanos was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolek.
Bardanos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wolek throws a body shot but no joy.
Bardanos misses with an uppercut. Wolek saw that one coming.
It seemed like Wolek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wolek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bardanos moves away.
A slow jab from Bardanos misses its intended target.
Bardanos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolek throws a series of strikes that have Bardanos backpedaling.
Bardanos throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Bardanos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wolek misses with a looping right.
Bardanos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bardanos connects with the punch.
Wolek throws a head kick that misses.
Wolek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bardanos moves out of range of the body kick.
Wolek throws a jab but it's blocked by Bardanos.
Nice shot lands for Bardanos.
Wolek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bardanos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wolek - the referee stops the clock and Bardanos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wolek. Bardanos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bardanos throws a sloppy body shot
and Wolek counters with a stiff right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bardanos.
Wolek jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wolek slips a jab from Bardanos.
Bardanos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolek misses with a head kick.
Bardanos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bardanos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Wolek misses.
Wolek misses with a hook. Bardanos ducked under it nicely.
Bardanos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bardanos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wolek circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wolek! But no joy.
Wolek with a nice cross.
Wolek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bardanos.
As Bardanos backs off Wolek throws a huge counter combo but Bardanos manages to avoid it all.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wolek - that will leave a mark!
Bardanos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bardanos misses with a hook. Wolek ducked under it nicely.
Bardanos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolek.
Bardanos tries to move into range but Wolek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wolek lands a really nice looking cross but Bardanos seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukasz Wolek dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
A nice combination there by Bardanos.
Bardanos throws a hook but Wolek blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Wolek. That snapped Bardanos's head back.
Wolek defending well as Bardanos loads up on a big left hand.
Wolek lands an overhand right.
Bardanos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wolek at a distance.
Wolek blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Wolek.
Wolek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bardanos.
Bardanos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wolek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bardanos.
Bardanos looks to land a right hand but Wolek moved out of range.
Wolek throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bardanos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bardanos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolek.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bardanos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolek.#T1#
Bardanos lands a glancing blow to the side of Wolek's head.
Wolek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wolek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bardanos throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolek.
Bardanos will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bardanos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wolek misses with a head kick.
Bardanos has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Wolek clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Bardanos drags the fight down to the ground.
Wolek wants to get up but he can't break Bardanos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bardanos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bardanos pulls Wolek in close to his closed guard and prevents Wolek from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boreste Bardanos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wolek won't allow Bardanos to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bardanos is on top in guard. #REVR#
Wolek keeping moving, preventing Bardanos from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Wolek is adopting a defensive guard.
Bardanos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wolek keeping moving, preventing Bardanos from controlling successfully.
Wolek has momentary wrist control but Bardanos slips an elbow through the middle.
Wolek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bardanos working some strikes from top position.
Wolek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bardanos landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Wolek looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bardanos throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lukasz Wolek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bardanos is working Wolek over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bardanos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bardanos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bardanos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wolek's head.
Wolek wants to stand up but Bardanos is controlling him.
Bardanos won't allow Wolek to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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 Boreste Bardanos.
I think Wolek 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukasz Wolek!

Lukasz Wolek decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: EVO 299:Juggernaut vs Joestar     
Date:   Feb 17, 2017
#R1#
Tsoi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tsoi throws a leg kick but Bardanos checks it.
A shot to the liver by Bardanos. Beautiful body shot.
Bardanos slips under a jab.
Bardanos throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bardanos misses with a looping right.
Bardanos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tsoi connects with a leg kick. Bardanos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tsoi's coach down at Keyboard Warriors was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tsoi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tsoi moves out of range as Bardanos strikes.
Tsoi throws a body punch but Bardanos moves out of range.
Bardanos lands a nice hook to Tsoi's body. Tsoi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bardanos misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsoi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bardanos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsoi.
Tsoi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bardanos has time to react.
Tsoi slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Tsoi.
Bardanos misses with a straight right.
Tsoi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bardanos at a distance.
Viktor Tsoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsoi slips a jab from Bardanos.
Tsoi moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Tsoi throws a lazy body kick
and Bardanos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsoi misses the jab.
Tsoi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsoi misses with a body shot
and Bardanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsoi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bardanos.
Bardanos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tsoi's head.
Tsoi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bardanos on the side of the head.
Bardanos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bardanos misses with an uppercut. Tsoi saw that one coming.
Bardanos misses with a straight right.
Tsoi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Viktor Tsoi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bardanos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsoi.
Tsoi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tsoi is looking to chop away at Bardanos's legs.
Tsoi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsoi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsoi swings for the body but Bardanos moves out of range.
Bardanos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tsoi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bardanos.
Tsoi throws out a counter right but Bardanos avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Tsoi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Tsoi stuffs the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tsoi.
Tsoi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bardanos lands with an uppercut that bounces Tsoi off the cage and back into range.
Bardanos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bardanos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsoi manages to avoid it.
Bardanos slips a jab from Tsoi.
Tsoi cracks the inside of Bardanos's front leg.
Bardanos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsoi looks to land a left hand but Bardanos moved out of range nicely.
Tsoi blocks a jab.
That kick from Tsoi tenderised Bardanos's leg. Bardanos is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Bardanos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bardanos prevents Tsoi from improving his position.
Tsoi is trying to control but can't.
Tsoi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Tsoi is trying to maintain the position but Bardanos is very close to passing his half guard.
Bardanos is taking a breather. Tsoi 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.
Tsoi wants to control but Bardanos is keeping busy.
Tsoi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bardanos not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tsoi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bardanos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tsoi back to the cage. Bardanos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tsoi 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 Bardanos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bardanos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tsoi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice jab there from Tsoi.
Bardanos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsoi connects with a looping right hand.
Tsoi lands a jab.
Tsoi throws a leg kick
and Bardanos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tsoi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tsoi misses with a right hand
and Bardanos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tsoi.
Tsoi throws a body punch but Bardanos moves out of range.
Tsoi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tsoi throws a right hand that misses
and Tsoi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsoi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Tsoi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Viktor Tsoi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Tsoi.
Tsoi looks to land a left hand but Bardanos moved out of range nicely.
Bardanos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bardanos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsoi thinks about the counter body kick.
Tsoi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bardanos.
Bardanos misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Bardanos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bardanos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsoi counters with a good low kick that Bardanos was not able to check.
Tsoi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bardanos is just out of range.
Tsoi is looking to slow Bardanos down with leg kicks.
Tsoi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bardanos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bardanos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsoi misses with a left hand
and Tsoi 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.
Bardanos misses with a takedown attempt - Tsoi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tsoi lands a lovely overhand right.
Tsoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bardanos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tsoi scores with a push kick.#T1#
Tsoi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tsoi throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Bardanos there.
Viktor Tsoi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsoi lands with a cross.
Bardanos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tsoi's head.
Bardanos walks into a stiff left hand from Tsoi.
Bardanos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsoi.
Bardanos throws the left hand but Tsoi avoids the punch easily.
Bardanos misses with a takedown attempt - Tsoi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tsoi throws a body kick that misses.
Tsoi looks to throw the jab but Bardanos is out of range.
Bardanos lands with an overhand left.
Tsoi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bardanos.
Tsoi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bardanos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bardanos takes a swing at Tsoi's ribcage but misses.
Tsoi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bardanos swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Tsoi scores with a nice head shot.
Tsoi misses with a straight left.
Tsoi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bardanos.
Tsoi misses with a right hand
and Bardanos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bardanos checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Tsoi.
Tsoi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bardanos.
Nice defenses there by Tsoi.
Tsoi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bardanos looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsoi is just out of range.
Tsoi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bardanos moves away.#TD#
Bardanos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tsoi was covering up waiting for the punch and Bardanos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tsoi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Bardanos is fighting to break Tsoi's control of his arms but Tsoi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tsoi trying to keep a closed guard but Bardanos is proving a slippery customer.
Bardanos wants to pass the guard but Tsoi is keeping the position.
Tsoi seems keen to control Bardanos's posture.
Tsoi is trying to keep Bardanos in close. #SUB2#
Tsoi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bardanos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tsoi pulls Bardanos in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bardanos sizes up Tsoi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bardanos staying out of range there.
Bardanos lands a jab to the head.
Bardanos throws a body punch but Tsoi moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tsoi.
Tsoi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsoi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bardanos.
Tsoi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bardanos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tsoi!
Tsoi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bardanos.
Tsoi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Viktor Tsoi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bardanos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Tsoi slips a jab and a cross from Bardanos.
Tsoi misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsoi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bardanos ducks under a wild hook from Tsoi.
Bardanos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bardanos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tsoi scores with a push kick.
Bardanos takes one to the chin there.
Bardanos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tsoi is looking to slow Bardanos down with leg kicks.
Bardanos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsoi lands with a cross.
Tsoi lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsoi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tsoi throws a hook but Bardanos blocks it.
Bardanos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tsoi circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Bardanos does no damage.
Good work by Bardanos as he checks the leg kick.
Tsoi looks to land a right hand but Bardanos moved out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Tsoi as Bardanos shoots in.#T1##TD#
Bardanos shoots in and gets a takedown into Tsoi's guard.
Tsoi looking to control.
Bardanos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tsoi controlling the position.
Bardanos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tsoi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tsoi has his hands on Bardanos's head, controlling the position.
Bardanos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tsoi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tsoi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Tsoi keeping moving, preventing Bardanos from controlling successfully.
Bardanos is fighting to break Tsoi's control of his arms but Tsoi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bardanos throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsoi misses with a hook. Bardanos ducked under it nicely.
Bardanos looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsoi is just out of range.
Bardanos looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsoi is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bardanos.
Tsoi stuffs the takedown attempt from Bardanos. Bardanos gets slowly back to his feet.
Bardanos throws a lazy right hand but Tsoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsoi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tsoi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bardanos defending well as Tsoi loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Good work by Bardanos as he checks the leg kick.
Bardanos misses with a body shot.
Bardanos scores with a hook to the body. Tsoi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tsoi throws a hook to the side of Bardanos's head but Bardanos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bardanos scores with a hook.
Tsoi lands a nice looking body shot.
Tsoi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Bardanos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tsoi to the ground. Bardanos is now in Tsoi's guard.
Tsoi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bardanos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsoi is trying to control the position but Bardanos postures up.
Bardanos trying to control but Tsoi is working from the bottom. #T4#
Tsoi is trying to control the position but Bardanos postures up.
Bardanos wants to control from the top but Tsoi keeps moving.
Bardanos 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.
Tsoi pulls Bardanos in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tsoi works Bardanos's body with a nice hook.
Bardanos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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 Bardanos misses.
Tsoi misses with a body kick.
Bardanos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bardanos blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Boreste Bardanos did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Tsoi misses with a looping right.
Tsoi throws a looping overhand right but Bardanos ducks down to avoid it.
Tsoi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD#
Bardanos drives through with a takedown into Tsoi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tsoi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bardanos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tsoi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boreste Bardanos 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.
Tsoi keeping moving, preventing Bardanos from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bardanos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Tsoi keeping moving, preventing Bardanos from controlling successfully.
Tsoi managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bardanos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tsoi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bardanos's calf.
Tsoi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tsoi throws a shot from downtown. Bardanos moves away and avoids it.
Tsoi misses with a hook. Bardanos ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tsoi.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bardanos is defended easily by Tsoi.#T2#
Tsoi works Bardanos's body with a nice hook.
Tsoi wants to slow Bardanos down by chopping away at his legs.
Tsoi misses with a lunging right hand
and Bardanos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bardanos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsoi throws a looping overhand right but Bardanos ducks down to avoid it.
Bardanos slips under a jab from Tsoi.
Bardanos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsoi.
Tsoi misses with a leg kick.
Tsoi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A clash of legs there as Bardanos blocks the low kick.
Tsoi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Bardanos misses.
Bardanos throws a body punch but Tsoi moves out of range.
Tsoi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Bardanos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bardanos cracks Tsoi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tsoi.
Bardanos digs a good hook to Tsoi's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tsoi.
Tsoi cracks Bardanos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tsoi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsoi throws out a leg kick but Bardanos moves out of range and Tsoi only half commits.
Tsoi avoids the body shot from Bardanos.
Tsoi misses with a hook.#TD#
Bardanos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsoi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bardanos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tsoi wants to control but Bardanos postures up.
Tsoi is looking to regain half guard here but Bardanos keeps moving and retains side control.
Bardanos wants to control but Tsoi is keeping him busy. #T4#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB#
Bardanos tries for a kimura but Tsoi is defending well.
Bardanos grinds an elbow into Tsoi's temple.
You can see the frustration on Tsoi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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 Boreste Bardanos 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#
Bardanos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tsoi.
Tsoi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bardanos misses with an uppercut.
Tsoi swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bardanos to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsoi takes a swing at Bardanos's ribcage but misses.
Tsoi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bardanos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tsoi misses with a kick to the body.
Tsoi slips a jab and a cross from Bardanos.
Bardanos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bardanos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsoi moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsoi! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi lands with a cross.
Bardanos staying out of range there.
Bardanos checks a leg kick nicely.
Bardanos slips a jab and a cross from Tsoi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsoi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bardanos checks it well.
Bardanos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Tsoi throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsoi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bardanos throws out a powerful jab.
Bardanos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsoi.
Tsoi walks into a straight right hand from Bardanos.
Tsoi takes one on the button.
Tsoi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A combination from Bardanos does no damage.
Bardanos needs to keep his hands up - Tsoi had a free shot at his head there.
Bardanos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bardanos blocks a jab.
Bardanos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bardanos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsoi.
Tsoi lands with a right hand.
Bardanos swings widly with a right hand
and Tsoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsoi throws a body punch but Bardanos moves out of range. #T2#
Bardanos throws a hook but Tsoi avoids it easily.
Bardanos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsoi.
Tsoi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Bardanos. Those never looked like landing.
Bardanos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsoi.
A big left from Bardanos misses.
Tsoi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bardanos.
Tsoi takes a swing at Bardanos's ribcage but misses.
Tsoi looks to land a left hand but Bardanos moved out of range nicely.
Good shot there by Bardanos.
Tsoi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tsoi misses with a low kick.
Tsoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bardanos was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsoi.
Bardanos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bardanos cracks Tsoi with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsoi misses the target.
Tsoi moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Tsoi slips under a jab from Bardanos.
Bardanos checks a leg kick nicely.
Bardanos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsoi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsoi throws a hook but Bardanos blocks it.
Bardanos swings for the body but Tsoi moves out of range.
Bardanos looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsoi is just out of range.
Tsoi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bardanos.
Tsoi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bardanos counters with a straight right hand.
Bardanos tries to bum rush Tsoi with a series of wild strikes but Tsoi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tsoi punishes Bardanos's body with a nice straight punch.
Bardanos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsoi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bardanos.
Tsoi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bardanos will feel that in the morning.
Tsoi cracks the inside of Bardanos's front leg.
Bardanos misses the shot to the body.
Tsoi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tsoi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bardanos doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Bardanos connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Bardanos misses its intended target.
Tsoi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tsoi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bardanos. That did some damage!
Bardanos throws an off balance right hand
and Tsoi counters with a straight right hand.
Tsoi needs to keep his hands up - Bardanos had a free shot at his head there.
Bardanos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsoi throws out the jab.
Bardanos slips under a jab.
Tsoi takes a swing at Bardanos's ribcage but misses.
Bardanos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tsoi in his tracks.
Bardanos shoots in and drives through. Tsoi sprawls well.
Tsoi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bardanos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsoi.
A big left from Bardanos misses.
Tsoi motions for Bardanos to come forward. Tsoi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bardanos moves out of range as Tsoi throws a body kick.

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 Boreste Bardanos.
I think Bardanos 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 Atkins scores the fight 48:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:47

The fight is ruled a draw!

Boreste Bardanos 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: EVO 293: Tallon vs Bardanos     
Date:   Jan 26, 2017
#R1#
Bardanos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tallon.
A jab from Bardanos does it's job there.
Tallon avoids the body shot from Bardanos.
Bardanos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tallon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bardanos.
Some wild striking there from Bardanos.
Bardanos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tallon.
Boreste Bardanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bardanos.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Tallon is trying to get back to half guard.
Tallon wants to control but Bardanos postures up.
Bardanos is looking to take a break and control but Tallon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bardanos landing a few strikes.
Bardanos in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Tallon tries to bench press Bardanos off him but Bardanos keeps the position.
Tallon is trying to control Bardanos's posture but Bardanos avoids it.
Bardanos is looking to take a break and control but Tallon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tallon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bardanos is controlling him well.
Bardanos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bardanos is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bardanos is chipping away with strikes.
Tallon is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
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.
Tallon wants to control but Bardanos postures up.
Tallon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bardanos asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bardanos trying to control the action but Tallon is working from the bottom.
Tallon struggling a bit here.
Bardanos throws a strike aimed at the side of Tallon's head but Tallon avoids it well.
Tallon tries to buck Bardanos off but Bardanos is having none of it.
Tallon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bardanos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tallon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Tallon wants to control but Bardanos is keeping busy.
Tallon is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Scotty's Yard that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Tallon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tallon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bardanos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tallon tries to kick Bardanos off but Bardanos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tallon wants to stand back up but Bardanos manages to pass into side control.
Tallon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tallon dodges the ground and pound from Bardanos.
Tallon struggling a bit here.
Tallon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bardanos connects with a decent elbow.
Tallon is not content to let Bardanos control the position. #SUB2#
Bardanos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tallon has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Bardanos tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tallon is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bardanos has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tallon is looking for a sweep.
Bardanos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tallon keeps working.
Bardanos prevents Tallon from escaping the position.
Tallon struggling a bit here.
Tallon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bardanos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bardanos throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bardanos working away.
Tallon wants to get back to his feet but Bardanos drags him back down.
Bardanos cracks Tallon with a big right hand but Tallon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bardanos wants to control but Tallon is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boreste Bardanos dominated that round.
That's time! Tallon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A jab lands there for Bardanos.
Bardanos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bardanos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bardanos misses the jab.
Bardanos avoids the body shot from Tallon.
Tallon with a nice cross.
Bardanos throws a hook but Tallon blocks it.
Bardanos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tallon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardanos lands with an overhand left.
Bardanos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bardanos lands a nice looking 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!
Tallon throws a body punch but Bardanos moves out of range.
Bardanos misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Bardanos throws out a loose jab but Tallon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boreste Bardanos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bardanos lunges at Tallon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tallon's hand.
Bardanos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tallon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bardanos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bardanos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tallon throws a quick counter head kick but Bardanos was just out of range.
Tallon is looking to clinch but Bardanos is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bardanos! But no joy.
Tallon misses with a left hand
and Bardanos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tallon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tallon. That's going to slow Bardanos down.
Tallon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tallon throws an overhand right that lands on Bardanos's shoulder, as Bardanos tries to avoid the shot.
Bardanos throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Bardanos misses.
Tallon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bardanos just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A shot to the body from Tallon misses #TD2#
and Bardanos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bardanos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bardanos throws a big elbow that misses. #ES#
Tallon has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bardanos is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Tallon lands a body shot.
Tallon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bardanos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Bardanos blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Bardanos has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tallon is trying to keep an underhook but Bardanos manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Tallon has one foot on Bardanos's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bardanos looks to throw the jab but Tallon is out of range.
Tallon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from Tallon tenderised Bardanos's leg. Bardanos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tallon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tallon throws a hook but Bardanos avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tallon.
Bardanos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Tallon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tallon throws a poor cross that misses
and Bardanos counters with a straight right hand.
Bardanos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tallon sprawls well. Tallon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bardanos gets slowly back to his feet.
Tallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Bardanos misses with a body shot.
Tallon misses with an uppercut. Bardanos saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bardanos checks a leg kick.
Bardanos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tallon.
Bardanos loads up on a big right hand but Tallon slips the punch.
Tallon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bardanos throws a counter combo.
A big left from Bardanos misses.
Bardanos throws a shot from downtown. Tallon moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Bardanos throws a right and a left that Tallon avoids nicely.
Tallon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tallon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bardanos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bardanos walks into a left hand.
Bardanos misses the shot to the body.
Bardanos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tallon back to the cage. Bardanos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bardanos misses with a right hand
enabling Tallon to counter with a crisp jab.
Tallon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bardanos.
A big right from Tallon misses.
Bardanos throws a body punch but Tallon moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tallon connects with an inside leg kick.
Tallon lands a nice looking body shot.
Tallon takes a swing at Bardanos's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Boreste Bardanos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Tallon lands a leg kick that knocks Bardanos off balance momentarily.
Tallon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bardanos.
A telegraphed right hand from Bardanos misses the target.
Tallon is looking to counter the offense by Bardanos and move into the clinch.
Tallon moves away from the strike by Bardanos.
As Bardanos tries to get set, Tallon tries to push him back and clinch up but Bardanos manages to avoid the attempt.
Bardanos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bardanos throws a body punch but Tallon moves out of range.
Bardanos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tallon slips a jab from Bardanos.
Tallon takes one to the chin there.
Bardanos misses with a takedown attempt
and Tallon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardanos misses the jab.
Nice cross by Tallon.
Tallon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tallon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bardanos throws out the jab. #T1#
Tallon misses with an uppercut. Bardanos saw that one coming.
Tallon looks to throw the jab but Bardanos is out of range.
Bardanos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tallon manages to avoid it.
Tallon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tallon is looking to land body kicks.
Bardanos swats away the attempt to clinch by Tallon.
Bardanos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tallon moves away.
A shot to the liver by Bardanos. Beautiful body shot.
Tallon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bardanos.
Tallon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tallon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bardanos.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tallon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sean Tallon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Bardanos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bardanos swinging wildly here.
Tallon needs to keep his hands up - Bardanos had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Bardanos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tallon's half guard.#ES#
Tallon makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tallon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tallon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tallon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bardanos is out of range and Tallon settles back down.
Bardanos scores with a body shot. #T3#
Bardanos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tallon is looking to slow Bardanos down with leg kicks.
Tallon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bardanos, as that shot connected.
Bardanos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tallon throws out the jab.
Bardanos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Tallon takes the fight into the clinch.
Bardanos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tallon walks away with a smile on his face. Bardanos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sean Tallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boreste Bardanos.
Tallon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bardanos.
Tallon throws a low kick but Bardanos avoids it.
Bardanos works the jab nicely.
Tallon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bardanos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tallon manages to avoid it.#T4#
Tallon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tallon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bardanos throws a shot from downtown. Tallon moves away and avoids it.
Bardanos misses with a straight left.
Bardanos blocks the body kick.
Bardanos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tallon is looking to counter the offense by Bardanos and move into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bardanos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tallon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bardanos manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Bardanos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tallon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bardanos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tallon keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Tallon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bardanos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Boreste Bardanos just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bardanos.
Bardanos avoids a kick to the body. #TD2#
Bardanos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tallon's guard.
Bardanos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Tallon manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bardanos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tallon just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Bardanos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bardanos trying to control the action but Tallon is working from the bottom. #ES#
Tallon explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bardanos avoids the body shot from Tallon.
Bardanos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tallon was well out of range. Poor timing from Bardanos.
Bardanos circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1##TD2#
Bardanos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tallon keeping moving, preventing Bardanos from controlling successfully. #ES#
Tallon wriggles free and stands up.
Bardanos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tallon.
A slow jab from Bardanos misses its intended target.
Bardanos throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tallon to counter with a crisp jab.
Tallon throws a low kick, looking for Bardanos's leg but Bardanos calmly moves out of range.
Bardanos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bardanos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bardanos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Bardanos 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!
Tallon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tallon is looking to get back to his feet here but Bardanos is keeping cool and he's managed to take Tallon's back.#T2##ES#
Tallon is trying to shake Bardanos off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Bardanos won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Bardanos checks the leg kick nicely there.
That kick from Tallon tenderised Bardanos's leg. Bardanos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bardanos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bardanos takes a swing at Tallon's ribcage but misses.
Tallon misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Bardanos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bardanos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tallon walks into a straight right hand from Bardanos.
Tallon moves away from the strike by Bardanos.
Bardanos just misses with a punch to the body.
Bardanos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tallon was well out of range. Poor timing from Bardanos.
Tallon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bardanos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
A jab from Tallon misses.
Tallon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tallon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A lazy left from Bardanos finds it's target.
Tallon ducks under a wild hook from Bardanos.
Tallon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bardanos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bardanos checks a leg kick nicely.
Bardanos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tallon in his tracks.
Bardanos moves out of range of the body kick.
Tallon tried to score with a low kick but Bardanos checks it.
Bardanos lands a jab.
Bardanos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Tallon clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Bardanos lands with a left to the head.
Tallon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tallon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bardanos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tallon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bardanos.
Bardanos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sean Tallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boreste Bardanos.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Bardanos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bardanos misses with a right hand
and Tallon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bardanos really felt that one!
Tallon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bardanos.
Bardanos looks to land a right hand but Tallon moved out of range.
Tallon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bardanos loads up on a big right hand but Tallon slips the punch.
Tallon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bardanos manages to circle out of the way.
Tallon tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Bardanos counters with a takedown into side control.
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 Sean Tallon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Bardanos shoots in for a double leg but Tallon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tallon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Tallon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bardanos scoring with some ground and pound.
Tallon pulls Bardanos in close to prevent any damage.
Bardanos stops Tallon from standing up.
Bardanos wants to control from the top but Tallon keeps moving.
Tallon controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon continues to stall.
Tallon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Tallon is looking to stand up but Bardanos isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tallon tries to close the distance and clinch but Bardanos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tallon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tallon misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Bardanos counters with a shoot takedown. Tallon fights it but they end up in guard.
Tallon wants to stand but Bardanos is controlling the position.
Tallon pulls Bardanos in to control the position.
Tallon is trying to control the position but Bardanos postures up.
Tallon has Bardanos pulled in close to control his posture.
Bardanos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bardanos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bardanos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sean Tallon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Let's hope that Bardanos 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.
Tallon keeping full guard, as Bardanos tries to pass.
Tallon wants to stand and escape but Bardanos is having none of it. #SUB#
Bardanos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tallon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bardanos has managed to get both his arms back between Tallon's legs - danger averted.
Bardanos 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tallon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bardanos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tallon looks to land a left hand but Bardanos moved out of range nicely.
Bardanos lunges at Tallon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tallon's hand.
Tallon misses with a hook to the body
and Tallon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Tallon gets a clinch.
Bardanos prevents a body shot from Tallon. #T3#
Tallon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bardanos tries to pull guard but Tallon holds him up against the cage and eventually Bardanos drops back down to his feet.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tallon misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Bardanos.
Tallon working aggressively here.
Bardanos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon stops a takedown attempt from Bardanos.
Sean Tallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boreste Bardanos.#TD2#
Bardanos decides to pull guard. #SU#
Tallon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tallon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bardanos is out of range and Tallon settles back down.
Tallon is looking to clinch but Bardanos is avoiding it.
Bardanos fails with the takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bardanos.#T4#
Bardanos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tallon.#CL#
Tallon darts in and clinches Bardanos up against the cage.#BC2#
Bardanos manages to break the clinch.
Tallon misses with a low kick as Bardanos jumps back.#CL#
Tallon closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Tallon throws a punch but it's blocked by Bardanos. #BC2#
Bardanos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tallon misses with a left hand
letting Bardanos counter with a right hand.
Tallon scores with a spinning back kick!
Tallon throws a looping overhand right but Bardanos ducks down to avoid it.
Bardanos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bardanos ducks under a wild hook from Tallon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boreste Bardanos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bardanos 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boreste Bardanos!
Boreste Bardanos retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Boreste Bardanos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: EVO 291: Traylor vs Juggernut     
Date:   Jan 14, 2017
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Saibot.
Saibot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bardanos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saibot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target.
Saibot has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saibot there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Bardanos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bardanos creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Saibot sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot manages to get back to half guard.
Saibot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Saibot working for a triangle but Bardanos defends it easily.
Saibot wants to control the position but Bardanos says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bardanos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Saibot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Bardanos prevents Saibot from improving his position.#SUB2#
Bardanos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saibot has managed to free his arm - good work.
Saibot is looking for a sweep. Bardanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bardanos works his foot free and advances to mount.
Saibot is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Saibot bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bardanos is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bardanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Saibot working for a triangle but Bardanos defends it easily.
Saibot has momentary wrist control but Bardanos slips an elbow through the middle.#T3##SUB#
Saibot looking for a guillotine here but Bardanos defends easily. #SUB#
Saibot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Bardanos avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Saibot looking for a guillotine here but Bardanos defends easily.
Bardanos preventing the sweep.
Saibot looking to control but Bardanos passes into half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bardanos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saibot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saibot is looking to improve his position.
Saibot is not content to let Bardanos control the position.
Saibot wants to improve his position but Bardanos is controlling well.
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. Bardanos connects with a nice short shot to Saibot's temple.
Bardanos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bardanos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bardanos is pressing down on Saibot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saibot is holding on for now.
Saibot is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boreste Bardanos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Saibot misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
Bardanos dives in and scores a takedown into Saibot's guard.
Boreste Bardanos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bardanos wants to pass the guard but Saibot is keeping the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bardanos working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB#
Saibot isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bardanos stacks Saibot 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 Bardanos!
Saibot is trying to escape the position but Bardanos is controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Saibot'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.
Bardanos trying to control the position but Saibot is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot struggling a bit here.#T1#
Saibot gets back to half guard.
Saibot is trying to control but Bardanos manages to pass to mount!
Saibot is trying desperately to improve position.
Bardanos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saibot regains half guard.
Saibot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saibot is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2##SUB#
Saibot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bardanos is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Saibot looking for a guillotine here but Bardanos defends easily. #SUB#
Saibot looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bardanos has picked Saibot up and slammed him! Saibot can't keep hold of the triangle and Bardanos manages to pass to side control!
Bardanos working away.
Saibot is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bardanos off and has taken his back!
Bardanos tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Saibot lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bardanos hang on?
Saibot scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T3#
Saibot has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bardanos's face.
Bardanos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bardanos wants to control but Saibot is having none of it.
Saibot lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Saibot with shots to the head and body - Bardanos looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bardanos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Saibot looking to control but Bardanos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saibot landing strikes from the mount and Bardanos is in trouble! #T4#
Saibot lands with some strikes.
BOOM! Saibot connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bardanos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bardanos has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Saibot's lack of action.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Bardanos looking for submissions off his back.
Saibot scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Saibot seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bardanos manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Saibot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saibot throws a shot to the body.
Bardanos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Nice uppercut lands for Bardanos. That snapped Saibot's head back.
Bardanos lands a right hook to the body.
Saibot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bardanos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Saibot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saibot connects with a jab.
Bardanos scores with a punch to the head.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bardanos was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Saibot's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bardanos under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bardanos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bardanos lands a lovely overhand right.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Bardanos's head but Bardanos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Bardanos slips under a jab from Saibot.
Bardanos throws a lazy right hand but Saibot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Bardanos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saibot misses with an uppercut
and Bardanos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saibot throws a jab when Bardanos was well out of range.#TD#
Saibot fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bardanos to the ground. Saibot is now in Bardanos's guard.
Saibot preventing the sweep.
Saibot working some strikes from top position.
Saibot throws a big right hand that misses.
Bardanos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saibot scoring with punches to the head and body.
Saibot wants to pass the guard but Bardanos is keeping the position.#T2#
Saibot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saibot throws a big right hand that misses.
Bardanos keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
Saibot is in close to Bardanos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Saibot distracts Bardanos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saibot trying to control but Bardanos is working from the bottom.
Bardanos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saibot is in close to Bardanos's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Bardanos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saibot is one step ahead there.
Saibot looking to sit in guard and control but Bardanos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Saibot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bardanos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bardanos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Saibot looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bardanos has picked Saibot up and slammed him! Saibot can't keep hold of the triangle and Bardanos manages to pass to side control!
Bardanos cracks Saibot with a big right hand but Saibot just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB2#
Bardanos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Saibot manages to get back to half guard.
Saibot 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.#T4##SUB#
Saibot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Bardanos connects with a nice short shot to Saibot's temple.
Bardanos working Saibot over with strikes.
Bardanos is trying to control the action in half guard but Saibot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saibot wants to get back to full guard.
Saibot is trying to maintain the position but Bardanos is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Saibot looking for submissions off his back.
Bardanos is looking to stall here but Saibot recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bardanos throws a looping overhand right but Saibot ducks down to avoid it.
Saibot connects with a looping right hand.
Bardanos just misses with a punch to the body.
Noob Saibot is winning the standup battle so far.
Saibot lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bardanos moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Bardanos misses with a hook.
Saibot lands with a nice body punch.
Bardanos throws a hook to the side of Saibot's head but Saibot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Saibot tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bardanos 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.
Saibot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bardanos at a distance.
Bardanos throws a shot from downtown. Saibot moves away and avoids it.
Bardanos lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardanos takes one to the side of the head.
Bardanos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saibot.
A lazy left from Saibot finds it's target.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bardanos moves out of range as Saibot strikes.#T1#
Bardanos misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
Bardanos throws out a counter right but Saibot avoids it with no problem.
Bardanos throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot is looking to counter punch.
Bardanos moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Bardanos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bardanos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bardanos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saibot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saibot wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bardanos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bardanos is stalling here. Saibot is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bardanos seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Saibot has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Saibot laying and praying for a moment but Bardanos takes advantage and regains half guard.
Saibot looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bardanos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Saibot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bardanos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Saibot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bardanos is refusing to be controlled, as Saibot sits in half guard.
Bardanos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saibot. #T3#
Bardanos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saibot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saibot's back!
Bardanos controls the position.
Saibot is trying to break free.
Saibot trying to control the position but Bardanos manages to sink in the hooks.
Saibot is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bardanos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Saibot rolls, trying to escape but Bardanos keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Saibot preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bardanos.
Good control from Bardanos.
Saibot trying to control the action but Bardanos just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Saibot is trying to break free.
Bardanos wants to control but Saibot is keeping busy.
Bardanos lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Saibot is keeping busy.
Bardanos lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Bardanos.
Bardanos is landing with strikes from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot trying to control the position but Bardanos manages to sink in the hooks.
Saibot tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Saibot wants to hold on but Bardanos pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boreste Bardanos dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Bardanos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saibot throws the left hand but Bardanos avoids the punch easily.
Bardanos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bardanos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saibot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saibot fails with a takedown attempt.
Bardanos misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot throws the left hand but Bardanos avoids the punch easily.
Bardanos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Bardanos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bardanos tries to counter with a clinch but Saibot shakes him off and moves away.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bardanos.
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Bardanos misses.
Saibot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bardanos throws out the jab.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bardanos manages to avoid it.
Saibot clobbers Bardanos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Saibot on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saibot lands a jab to Bardanos's midsection.
Saibot slips under a jab from Bardanos.
Saibot throws a jab when Bardanos was well out of range.
Bardanos connects with a single shot there.
Bardanos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saibot momentarily.
Saibot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bardanos misses the shot to the body.
Saibot misses with a looping right.
Bardanos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bardanos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saibot jabs Bardanos right on the nose. Bardanos blinks but takes it well.
Bardanos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bardanos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bardanos. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Bardanos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bardanos clobbers Saibot with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bardanos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bardanos wants to counter with a clinch but Saibot pushes him away.
A swing and a miss from Bardanos.
Saibot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bardanos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saibot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bardanos.
Bardanos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibot throwing a counter right hand but Bardanos manages to avoid it.
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand
and Bardanos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bardanos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saibot was well out of range. Poor timing from Bardanos.
Saibot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saibot swings for the body but Bardanos moves out of range.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
Bardanos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bardanos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bardanos misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Saibot misses. #T3#
Saibot tries to bum rush Bardanos with a series of wild strikes but Bardanos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bardanos slaps away a takedown attempt from Saibot, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Bardanos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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. Bardanos connects with a nice short shot to Saibot's temple.
Saibot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bardanos is working away from the top position though.
Saibot is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Saibot actively working from the bottom here.
Saibot tries to get to full guard but Bardanos has control of the leg.
Bardanos wants to take a breather but Saibot is having none of it. #T4##SUB#
Saibot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saibot is not content to let Bardanos control the position.#SUB2#
Bardanos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bardanos trying to control the pace.
Saibot is pressing down on Bardanos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boreste Bardanos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bardanos 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boreste Bardanos!
Boreste Bardanos retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Boreste Bardanos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EVO 289: Tallon vs Jokinen     
Date:   Jan 04, 2017
#R1#
Bardanos misses with a body shot.
Camatta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bardanos as he avoids it easily.
Bardanos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Camatta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bardanos doesn't seem bothered though.
Bardanos's corner calls for a 1-2. Bardanos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bardanos shoots for a double leg takedown but Camatta sprawls well. He's pushed Bardanos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Camatta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Camatta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bardanos moves away.
Bardanos ducks right into an uppercut from Camatta.
Bardanos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Camatta's waist but Camatta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bardanos off to one side.
Camatta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bardanos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bardanos shoots in but Camatta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Antonio Camatta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boreste Bardanos.
Camatta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bardanos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Camatta. That's going to slow Bardanos down.
Camatta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice uppercut there from Bardanos.
Horrible takedown attempt by Camatta or perhaps it was just good defense by Bardanos, which made it look bad.
Camatta ducks under a wild hook from Bardanos.
As Bardanos backs away, Camatta returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Camatta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Camatta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Camatta misses the shot to the body.
Camatta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Camatta throws a leg kick but Bardanos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bardanos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Camatta.
Bardanos misses with a right hand
and Camatta counters with a three punch combo that has Bardanos backing up. Bardanos nods at Camatta to acknowledge the strikes.
Camatta throws a body shot but no joy.
Bardanos throws a good cross that connects.
Boreste Bardanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Camatta finds it's target.
Camatta throws an overhand right that lands on Bardanos's shoulder, as Bardanos tries to avoid the shot.
Bardanos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bardanos stuns Camatta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Camatta thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been hearing reports that Camatta has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Camatta misses with a wild combination.
Bardanos blocks a head kick by Camatta. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bardanos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Camatta eats them both and turns towards Bardanos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Camatta looks to land a left hand but Bardanos moved out of range nicely.
Bardanos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bardanos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camatta.
A swing and a miss from Bardanos.
Camatta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Bardanos to counter with a crisp jab.
Bardanos misses with a looping right.
Bardanos missing with a left hand there. Camatta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bardanos throws a hook but Camatta avoids it easily.
Bardanos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bardanos fails to land with a series of punches.
Camatta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Camatta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bardanos was well out of range. Poor timing from Camatta.
Camatta looks to land a left hand but Bardanos moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Camatta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Camatta prevents a body shot from Bardanos.
Bardanos fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Bardanos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bardanos scores with a shot to the side of Camatta's head.
Bardanos pushes Camatta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bardanos goes for a takedown attempt but Camatta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bardanos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camatta was well out of range. Poor timing from Bardanos.
Camatta cracks Bardanos with an open hand slap.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Camatta.
Bardanos tries to buck Camatta off but Camatta is having none of it.
Camatta scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Bardanos trying to remain calm as Camatta controls from the top position.
Bardanos is not content to let Camatta control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Camatta staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Camatta dominated that round.
That's time! Camatta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bardanos has a takedown stuffed.
Bardanos cracks Camatta with a good jab.
Camatta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Camatta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bardanos on the side of the head.
Camatta thuds his right hand into Bardanos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Camatta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Bardanos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bardanos throws a good cross that connects.
Bardanos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Camatta swivels and escapes.
Bardanos lands a jab to Camatta's midsection.
Bardanos throws out a powerful jab.
Camatta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bardanos misses with a body shot.
Camatta throws a hook to the side of Bardanos's head but Bardanos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camatta jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Camatta misses with a takedown attempt - Bardanos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bardanos with the counter takedown but Camatta avoids it easily.
Camatta fails to land with a series of punches.
Bardanos just misses with a punch to the body.
Bardanos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camatta.
Camatta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bardanos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Camatta.
Camatta misses with a wild body shot.
Camatta fails to land the takedown.
Jab from Bardanos.
Bardanos lands with a shot to the body.
Bardanos fails to land with a series of punches.
Camatta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bardanos is able to avoid easily.
Bardanos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Camatta.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Camatta. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Bardanos takes a swing at Camatta's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Camatta gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bardanos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bardanos postures up.
Camatta is pulling down on Bardanos's head to control his posture.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing Bardanos from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camatta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Camatta has his hands on Bardanos's head, controlling the position.
Bardanos controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bardanos lands a nice hook to Camatta's body. Camatta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bardanos lands with a good body shot.
Bardanos misses with a takedown attempt
and Camatta counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bardanos's knee momentarily.
Bardanos connects with a looping right hand. #T4##TD#
Camatta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bardanos is trying to get back to full guard.
Camatta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bardanos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Camatta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bardanos wants to control but Camatta is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boreste Bardanos 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#
Camatta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Camatta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bardanos looks to score with a jab to the body but Camatta is just out of range.
Camatta slips a straight right by Bardanos.
Bardanos checks a leg kick.
Bardanos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bardanos slips a jab from Camatta.
Camatta misses with a kick to the body.
Bardanos scores with a nice head shot.
Camatta missing with a left hand there. Bardanos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camatta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bardanos swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardanos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Camatta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bardanos.
Bardanos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camatta throws out the jab.
Camatta sets himself, and Bardanos steps forward looking for the clinch! Camatta avoids it this time.
The crowd cheers as Bardanos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Camatta doesn't seem phased though.
Camatta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bardanos moves away.#T1#
Bardanos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camatta manages to avoid it.
Bardanos lands with a nice body punch.
Boreste Bardanos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camatta misses with a straight left.
Bardanos fails to land with a series of punches.
Bardanos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bardanos connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheers as Bardanos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Camatta doesn't seem phased though.
Camatta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Bardanos blocks the low kick.
Bardanos scores with a jab to the head.
Camatta shoots in looking for a takedown but Bardanos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Camatta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bardanos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camatta can pounce on him.
Bardanos is looking to clinch.
Bardanos looks to throw the jab but Camatta is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bardanos dives in for a single leg takedown but Camatta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Camatta throws a looping overhand right but Bardanos ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Bardanos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camatta.
Camatta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bardanos slips under a jab.
Bardanos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bardanos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Camatta momentarily.
Bardanos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bardanos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camatta.
Bardanos throws a big shot that misses.
Bardanos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camatta.
Camatta is looking to score with low kicks.
Camatta connects with a single shot there.
Bardanos misses with a left hand
and Camatta counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bardanos is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bardanos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camatta was well out of range. Poor timing from Bardanos.
Bardanos throws a body punch but Camatta moves out of range.
Camatta throws a hook to the side of Bardanos's head but Bardanos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Bardanos throws a shot from downtown. Camatta moves away and avoids it.
Camatta throws a leg kick but Bardanos sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD#
Camatta closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Camatta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Camatta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bardanos is pressing down on Camatta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Camatta slips nicely into half guard.
Bardanos has a hand on Camatta's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Camatta takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T4#
Camatta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Camatta looking to control but Bardanos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Camatta controlling the pace for now.
Camatta seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bardanos for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Boreste Bardanos just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Camatta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bardanos fails to land the takedown.
Camatta scoring well with a low kick there.
Camatta slips a jab from Bardanos.
Bardanos throws a shot to the body.
Bardanos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Camatta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Camatta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta looks to throw the jab but Bardanos is out of range.
A big right from Camatta misses.
Bardanos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Camatta with a body shot.
Bardanos looks to land a right hand but Camatta moved out of range.
Bardanos lands a slapping body shot.
Bardanos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camatta moves away.
Camatta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bardanos sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Camatta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bardanos.
Camatta shoots for a double leg takedown but Bardanos sprawls well. He's pushed Camatta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bardanos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Camatta looks to score with a jab to the body but Bardanos is just out of range.
Camatta misses with a hook. Bardanos ducked under it nicely.
Camatta slips under a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Bardanos.
Camatta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camatta 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.
Camatta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bardanos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Camatta.
Camatta misses with a wild body shot.
As Camatta backs off Bardanos throws a huge counter combo but Camatta manages to avoid it all.
Bardanos throws a looping overhand right but Camatta ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Camatta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bardanos is able to avoid easily.
Bardanos stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Camatta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camatta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bardanos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bardanos lands a slapping body shot.
Camatta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Bardanos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bardanos tries to move into range but Camatta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bardanos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bardanos misses with a left hand
and Camatta counters with a slapping leg kick.
A punch combination from Camatta misses.
Bardanos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A swing and a miss from Bardanos.
Camatta sizes up Bardanos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Camatta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bardanos's calf.
A jab from Bardanos does it's job there.
Bardanos misses with a straight left. #T3#
Bardanos looks to land a left hand but Camatta moved out of range nicely.
Bardanos misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Camatta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Camatta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bardanos.
Camatta slips a straight right by Bardanos.#CL#
Camatta clinches.
Bardanos misses with some punches. #TD#
Camatta jumps guard.
Camatta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bardanos lands a couple of digs.
Bardanos wants to pass the guard but Camatta is keeping the position.
Bardanos being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Bardanos looking to pass the guard.
Camatta trying to control the position.
Antonio Camatta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Camatta 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.
Bardanos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boreste Bardanos dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Bardanos dodges the punch combination from Camatta.
Camatta avoids the body shot from Bardanos.
A head kick from Camatta lands but Bardanos takes it in his stride.
Bardanos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Camatta counters with a stiff right hand.
Bardanos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Camatta avoids the body shot from Bardanos.
Camatta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bardanos but Bardanos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardanos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice sprawl there from Bardanos as Camatta shoots in.
Bardanos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Camatta throws a jab but it's blocked by Bardanos.
Bardanos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T1#
Camatta slips a jab from Bardanos.
Bardanos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bardanos lands a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Camatta. That's going to slow Bardanos down.
The fighters circling - Bardanos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bardanos throws a lazy right hand but Camatta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good shot there by Camatta.
Bardanos throws a good cross that connects.
Bardanos missing with a left hand there. Camatta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bardanos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Camatta fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Camatta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bardanos misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Camatta. #T2#
Bardanos misses with a wild body shot.
Bardanos lands with an overhand left.
Bardanos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Camatta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bardanos scores with the left hand. Camatta knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camatta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bardanos.
Camatta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab lands there for Camatta.
Bardanos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Camatta defends well and Bardanos ends up having to push Camatta into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bardanos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Camatta.
Camatta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camatta misses with an uppercut
and Camatta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Camatta dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bardanos. That did some damage!
Camatta misses with a two punch combination.
Camatta avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bardanos.
Camatta defending well as Bardanos loads up on a big left hand.
Bardanos misses with a left hand
and Camatta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camatta throws a sloppy head kick and Bardanos moves out of range easily.
Bardanos misses with a straight left.
Camatta wants to land a leg kick but Bardanos is out of range.
Bardanos with the counter takedown but Camatta avoids it easily.
Bardanos lands with a hook. Camatta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Bardanos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Camatta has his hands clasped together around Bardanos's back. He's all about the action.
Still in half guard, Bardanos seems content to control.
Antonio Camatta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bardanos working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T4#
Camatta is trying to get back to full guard.
Camatta trying to control from the bottom.
Camatta is trying is best to control the position here.
Camatta tries to get to full guard but Bardanos has control of the leg.
Camatta wants to control but Bardanos is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Camatta connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Camatta as Bardanos shoots in.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boreste Bardanos.
I think Bardanos 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boreste Bardanos!

Boreste Bardanos is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Boreste Bardanos 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: T170 Olympics Round 1     
Date:   Nov 25, 2016
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Bardanos there.
Henley throws a shot from downtown. Bardanos moves away and avoids it.
Bardanos ducks under a wild hook from Henley.
Bardanos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Henley.
Bardanos works Henley's body with a nice hook.
Jab from Bardanos.
Henley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Bardanos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bardanos showed some decent athleticism there.
Henley trying to hold on to Bardanos's head to control him but Bardanos postures up.
Bardanos 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.
Bardanos controlling the pace.
Bardanos prevents Henley from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Henley looking for submissions off his back.
Bardanos not doing much here.
Henley keeping hold of Bardanos's head, controlling as best he can.
Bardanos stalling.
Henley works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Henley looking for a guillotine here but Bardanos defends easily.
Bardanos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henley is keeping the position for now.
Bardanos cracks Henley with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Henley has his foot on Bardanos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bardanos works his way back into a safe position though.
Bardanos is pushing down on Henley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Henley is fighting to maintain full guard but Bardanos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Henley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bardanos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bardanos's back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Henley. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #T3#
Bardanos manages to reverse the position and now he's in Henley's guard. Nice work there by Bardanos.
Bardanos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bardanos lands a couple of elbows.
Henley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bardanos 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.
Bardanos postures up. #SUB2#
Henley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Bardanos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Henley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bardanos is one step ahead there.
Bardanos working some strikes from top position.
Henley keeping moving, preventing Bardanos from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bardanos postures up and lands a big shot to Henley's brow. #SUB2#
Henley looking for a guillotine here but Bardanos defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boreste Bardanos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bardanos tests Henley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bardanos misses with a body shot.
Henley throws out a counter right but Bardanos avoids it with no problem.
Bardanos throws a body punch but Henley moves out of range.
Bardanos just misses with a punch to the body.
Bardanos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henley.
Bardanos misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Henley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bardanos's guard.
Henley trying to control from Bardanos's half guard. Bardanos has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Henley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Bardanos looking for a sweep. Not yet Bardanos, not yet.
Bardanos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Henley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Henley wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Henley working for submissions but it's allowed Bardanos to get to half guard.
Bardanos prevents Henley from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Henley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henley is trying to control but can't.
Henley is trying to control but Bardanos manages to pass to mount!
Henley tries to lock up and control but Bardanos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Bardanos in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bardanos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bardanos tries to control but Henley wriggling away.
Henley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bardanos raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bardanos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henley can do to turn this around?#T4#
Henley is desperately trying to improve his position but Bardanos has a good base and remains in mount.
Bardanos trying to control but Henley is having none of it.
We've been informed that Henley has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Henley wants to hold on but Bardanos pushes him away.#SUB#
Bardanos swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Henley is now in Bardanos's guard. A big mistake from Bardanos there, giving up the dominant position!
Henley trying to control but Bardanos is working from the bottom.
Henley 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.
Henley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boreste Bardanos dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bardanos misses with a jab to the body
and Bardanos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henley takes a swing at Bardanos's ribcage but misses.
Bardanos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boreste Bardanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Henley.
Bardanos loads up on a big right hand but Henley slips the punch.
Henley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Henley throws a head kick but Bardanos moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bardanos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Henley is looking to control Bardanos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henley avoid being mounted?
Henley tries to get to full guard but Bardanos has control of the leg. #T1#
Henley is still trying to improve position.
Henley throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bardanos working Henley over with strikes.
Bardanos controlling the action here.
Henley trying to hold on to Bardanos's head to control him but Bardanos postures up.
Henley is trying is best to control the position here. #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.
Henley is trying to control but can't.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Henley is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bardanos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Henley swings for the body but Bardanos moves out of range.
Bardanos moves out of range of the leg kick from Henley.#TD#
Bardanos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Henley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Henley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bardanos controls the pace.#T3#
Bardanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Henley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bardanos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Henley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Henley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bardanos defends well.
Bardanos forces his way into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Henley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bardanos pulls his head out easily.
Henley trying to control here. #SUB#
Bardanos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Henley is just riding it out for now. Bardanos eventually gives up the hold.
Henley is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boreste Bardanos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bardanos 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boreste Bardanos!

An out of breath Boreste Bardanos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: T167 ITFL Round 2     
Date:   Nov 04, 2016
#R1#
Bardanos lunges at Epicity with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Epicity's hand.
A swing and a miss from Epicity.#TD#
Epicity tries to sprawl but Bardanos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bardanos is thwarting Epicity's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Bardanos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Epicity is just riding it out for now. Bardanos eventually gives up the hold.
Epicity is looking to control Bardanos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Epicity avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardanos trying to control from half guard but Epicity is working away.
Epicity avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bardanos. #T1#
Epicity wants to control but Bardanos is keeping busy.
Bardanos throwing shots but Epicity is blocking nicely.
Epicity wants to improve his position but Bardanos is controlling well.
Bardanos is looking to advance position but Epicity won't allow it.
Epicity trying to control from the bottom.
Bardanos passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bardanos throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bardanos 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.#T2#
Epicity bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bardanos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Epicity is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Epicity stands up from Bardanos's guard - Epicity perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bardanos misses the jab.
Epicity cracks the inside of Bardanos's front leg.
A big left from Bardanos misses.
Brynden Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Epicity throws a jab when Bardanos was well out of range.
Bardanos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Bardanos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epicity was well out of range. Poor timing from Bardanos.
Epicity is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bardanos.
Epicity moves away from the strike by Bardanos.
Epicity throws a body punch but Bardanos moves out of range.
It looked like Bardanos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Epicity.
Bardanos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bardanos duly obliges.
Epicity misses with a looping right.
Bardanos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bardanos swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Bardanos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bardanos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bardanos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Epicity's legs.
Epicity manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epicity controlling the action here.
Epicity passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bardanos!
Epicity controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brynden Epicity 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#
Bardanos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epicity.
Boreste Bardanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epicity fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bardanos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bardanos. Epicity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bardanos tests Epicity's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bardanos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Epicity moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Epicity.#TD#
Bardanos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bardanos 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.
Bardanos trying to control the position but Epicity is working away.
Epicity wants to control but Bardanos postures up.
Epicity is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Bardanos lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Epicity down.
Epicity tries to improve position but can't.
Bardanos wants to control but Epicity is keeping him busy.
Epicity is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Bardanos crashes against the mat.
Boreste Bardanos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Epicity manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bardanos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Epicity wants to take a breather but Bardanos is having none of it. #T2#
Bardanos trying to control but Epicity postures up.
Bardanos tries to roll over but Epicity keeps him under control.
Bardanos trying to control from the bottom.
Epicity performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Epicity trying to pass the guard but Bardanos defending well.
Epicity is taking a breather. Bardanos 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.#T3#
Epicity prevents Bardanos from improving his position.
Epicity wants to control but Bardanos is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Epicity slips under a jab from Bardanos.
Bardanos avoids the body shot from Epicity.
Bardanos misses with a looping left.
Bardanos ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.#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.
Bardanos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bardanos missing with a left hand there. Epicity was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Epicity throws a poor cross that misses
and Bardanos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Bardanos.
Epicity works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bardanos swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range. #TD#
Epicity gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bardanos to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Epicity has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bardanos has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bardanos.
Bardanos struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brynden Epicity 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!
#R3#
Epicity waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bardanos.
An inside leg kick lands from Epicity.
Epicity takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Bardanos misses.
Bardanos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big right from Epicity misses.
Epicity cracks Bardanos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bardanos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bardanos moves out of range of the strikes.
Bardanos shoots in looking for a takedown. Epicity tries to sprawl out of it but Bardanos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Epicity manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Epicity, right into the meat.
Bardanos misses with a straight left. #T1#
Epicity misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bardanos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Epicity displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bardanos.
Epicity missing with a left hand there. Bardanos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot lands for Bardanos.
A jab lands there for Epicity.
Epicity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bardanos manages to avoid it.
Bardanos takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
Bardanos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Epicity jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Epicity paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Epicity misses with a leg kick.
Bardanos throws a hook but Epicity blocks it.
Bardanos throws a jab but it's blocked by Epicity.
Epicity doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bardanos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boreste Bardanos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bardanos moves away.
Epicity throws a jab when Bardanos was well out of range.
Epicity moves forwards but Bardanos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bardanos misses with a hook.
A big left from Epicity misses.
Bardanos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bardanos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bardanos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Bardanos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bardanos controlling the action here.
Bardanos lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Bardanos lands strikes from half guard.
Bardanos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Epicity keeps working.
Bardanos is nestled in close to Epicity, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bardanos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bardanos wants to advance to full mount but Epicity doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bardanos stands and throws Epicity's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Bardanos misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Bardanos tries for a kimura but Epicity is defending well.
Epicity is looking to regain half guard here but Bardanos keeps moving and retains side control.
Epicity takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bardanos is trying to ground and pound but Epicity uses the momentary lack of control by Bardanos to regain half guard.
Bardanos scoring with strikes to the body and head.

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 Boreste Bardanos.
I think Epicity 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Oct 07, 2016

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Boreste Bardanos and Mr Ward. Bardanos comes to the cage accompanied by My Kingdom Will Come. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




164 cm
31 yrs
145 lbs



165 cm
27 yrs
143 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Boreste Bardanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Ward closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bardanos to the mat! Bardanos manages to get full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bardanos (0) vs (2) Ward
Ward controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bardanos 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.
Bardanos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there.
Ward controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Ward 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.
Bardanos keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos looking to control but Ward passes into half guard.
Ward stalling.
Bardanos is refusing to be controlled, as Ward sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ward wants to control from the top but Bardanos keeps moving.
Ward is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos looking for a sweep. Not yet Bardanos, not yet.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bardanos swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Bardanos has his foot on Ward's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ward works his way back into a safe position though.
Ward wants to control from the top but Bardanos keeps moving.
Bardanos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ward has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bardanos (0) vs (5) Ward

Ward tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bardanos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bardanos.
Ward pushing down on Bardanos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ward trying to control from half guard but Bardanos is working away.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Bardanos looking for submissions off his back.
Ward is looking to pass Bardanos's guard but actually Bardanos recovers to full guard.
Ward wants to control from the top but Bardanos keeps moving.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bardanos can't keep his opponent in guard - Ward advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ward perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Ward 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.
Bardanos tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos is staying active underneath Ward, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Bardanos looking for submissions off his back.
Bardanos tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
Bardanos trying to hold on to Ward's head to control him but Ward postures up.
Ward takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.

Bardanos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ward pulls his head out easily.
Bardanos tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
Bardanos trying to control here.
Ward is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ward passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bardanos!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bardanos (0) vs (8) Ward

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ward pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Bardanos looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Bardanos (0) vs (11) Ward
Ward is looking to control Bardanos but Bardanos is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Ward 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, Bardanos has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Bardanos showing good submission defense here.
Bardanos trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Ward working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos tries to escape the position.

Bardanos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Good control from Ward.

Ward is looking for a choke. Bardanos gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Bardanos manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bardanos (2) vs (11) Ward
Bardanos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ward manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bardanos manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bardanos (2) vs (13) Ward
Ward trying to control but Bardanos is working from the bottom.
Ward not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bardanos keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ward wins on points by 13 to 2.
A very excited looking Mr Ward 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: T158 London     
Date:   Sep 02, 2016
#R1#
Bardanos missing with a left hand there. Balor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bardanos misses with the combination.
Bardanos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balor.
Balor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good standup being displayed there by Bardanos as he connects with a hook.
Bardanos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Balor.
Bardanos misses with a double jab
and Balor finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Balor lands a glancing blow to the side of Bardanos's head.
Balor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bardanos takes one to the side of the head.
Balor cracks the inside of Bardanos's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Balor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Balor scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Balor throws a wild body kick that Bardanos sees coming a mile off.
Bardanos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balor.
And Balor responds with a good body kick, but Bardanos manages to step out the way in time.
Balor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bardanos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've been hearing reports that Bardanos has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Balor misses with a head kick.
Balor throws a lazy body kick
and Bardanos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Balor slips under a jab.
Balor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bardanos.
Bardanos throws a shot from downtown. Balor moves away and avoids it.
Balor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bardanos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Balor misses with a body kick.
As Balor tries to get set, Bardanos tries to push him back and clinch up but Balor 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!
Bardanos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balor doesn't seem bothered though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balor 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 Bardanos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bardanos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Balor misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Bardanos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Balor is looking to score with low kicks.
Bardanos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Balor sprawls and moves away.
Balor throws a leg kick but Bardanos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bardanos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bardanos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Bardanos.
Bardanos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balor tries to score with a low kick but Bardanos moves his leg out of the way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Balor.
Balor scores with a jab.
Bardanos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bardanos with a body shot.
Bardanos misses with a left hand
and Balor counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bardanos lands a nice hook to Balor's body. Balor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Balor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bardanos.
Bardanos misses with a body shot.
Balor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bardanos. #T3#
Bardanos scores with a nice strike.
Finn Balor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balor tries to land a leg kick but Bardanos saw it coming and moves away.
Balor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bardanos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bardanos just misses with a punch to the body.
Balor misses with a low kick as Bardanos jumps back.
Bardanos is looking to counter punch.
A left lands for Bardanos.
Balor scores with a jab to the body.
Boreste Bardanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bardanos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bardanos moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBalor.
Bardanos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Balor can pounce on him.
Balor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bardanos.
Balor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bardanos. Balor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bardanos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Balor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Bardanos misses.
Bardanos is looking to clinch but Balor is avoiding it. #T4#
Bardanos avoids the head kick by Balor.
Bardanos tries to counter with a takedown but Balor is quick to defend against it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Balor.
Balor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bardanos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Balor.
Balor moves away from the strike by Bardanos.
Balor throws a chopping leg kick but Bardanos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big left from Bardanos misses.
Balor connects with a solid leg kick.
Balor throws a leg kick but Bardanos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Balor looks to score with a jab to the body but Bardanos is just out of range.
Balor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bardanos to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bardanos cracks Balor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bardanos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bardanos lands with a good body shot.
Balor tries to land a body kick
letting Bardanos counter with a right hand.
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 Boreste Bardanos 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.
#R2#
Balor throws a push kick but Bardanos slaps the foot to one side.
Bardanos throws an overhand right that lands on Balor's shoulder, as Balor tries to avoid the shot.
Bardanos slips under a jab from Balor.
Bardanos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balor.
Balor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bardanos.
Balor staying out of range there.
Balor feints and then cracks Bardanos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bardanos down.
Balor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bardanos misses the shot to the body.
Bardanos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bardanos misses with a double jab
enabling Balor to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Balor.
Balor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bardanos.
Boreste Bardanos is winning the standup battle so far.
Bardanos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Balor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bardanos throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Balor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bardanos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bardanos scores with a jab to the head.
Balor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bardanos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bardanos throws a hook but Balor avoids it easily.#TD#
Bardanos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Balor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Bardanos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Balor wants to control but Bardanos postures up.
Balor 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.
Balor manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Balor is trying to stand.
Bardanos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Balor tries to kick Bardanos off but Bardanos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Bardanos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bardanos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bardanos prevents Balor from improving his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bardanos stops Balor from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Bardanos controlling the pace.
Balor is looking for a sweep. Bardanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balor is trying to stand back up but Bardanos is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bardanos misses with a straight right.
Balor avoids the body shot from Bardanos.
Balor throws a fast counter high kick but Bardanos manages to duck under it in time.
A left lands for Bardanos.#TD#
Bardanos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Balor on his heels. He'll look to pass Balor's guard now, I'm sure.
Bardanos connects with a couple of short punches.
Bardanos won't allow Balor to sweep him here.
Balor is pulling down on Bardanos's head to control his posture.
Balor wants to stand but Bardanos is controlling the position. #T4#
Bardanos trying to control but Balor is working from the bottom.
Balor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Balor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bardanos is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bardanos checks a low kick from Balor.
Bardanos avoids a kick to the body.
Bardanos missing with a left hand there. Balor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bardanos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Balor misses with a lunging right hand
and Bardanos counters with a nice uppercut.
Bardanos missing with a left hand there. Balor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Balor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boreste Bardanos dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab, jab by Bardanos - just one landing.
Balor throws a wild body kick that Bardanos sees coming a mile off.
Balor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Balor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bardanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bardanos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Balor misses the shot to the body.
Bardanos moves out of range of the body kick from Balor.
Bardanos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balor.
Bardanos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bardanos moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBalor.
Balor tries a low kick but Bardanos avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardanos throws out a loose jab but Balor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bardanos.
Balor misses the shot to the body.
Bardanos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balor manages to avoid it.
Balor feints a counter leg kick.
Balor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Balor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Balor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bardanos throws an overhand right that lands on Balor's shoulder, as Balor tries to avoid the shot.
Bardanos dodges the punch combination from Balor.
Balor misses with a body kick.
Balor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Balor dodges the punch combination from Bardanos.
Balor looks for the body kick but Bardanos saw that one coming.
Balor ducks under a wild hook from Bardanos.
Balor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bardanos throws out the jab.
Bardanos misses with the combination.
Bardanos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balor was well out of range. Poor timing from Bardanos.
Finn Balor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Balor thumps Bardanos with a low kick.
Bardanos misses with an uppercut.
Balor throws a head kick but Bardanos moves out of range.
Bardanos misses with a two punch combination.
Balor looks to land a left hand but Bardanos moved out of range nicely.
Balor is looking to score with low kicks.
Balor throws a low kick but Bardanos avoids it.
Balor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bardanos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balor throws a low kick, looking for Bardanos's leg but Bardanos calmly moves out of range.
Balor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bardanos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Balor's head.
Balor misses with a low kick.
Balor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bardanos counters with a stiff right hand.
Balor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Bardanos connects with a looping right hand.
Balor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Balor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bardanos avoids a kick to the body.
Bardanos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balor moves away.
Bardanos looks to score with a jab to the body but Balor is just out of range.
Bardanos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Balor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bardanos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balor.
Bardanos shoots in but Balor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Balor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Balor as Bardanos shoots in.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Balor.
Bardanos lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Bardanos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balor misses with a head kick.
Balor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bardanos's sensitive parts.
Balor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bardanos throws out the jab.
Balor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bardanos with a body shot.
Bardanos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Bardanos feints and as Balor raises his hands in defense, Bardanos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Balor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bardanos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Balor has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bardanos 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 Balor.
Balor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bardanos lands a nice forearm strike.

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 Boreste Bardanos.
Well Bardanos 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boreste Bardanos!

A very excited looking Boreste Bardanos 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: T153 Forclit vs Highjack III     
Date:   Jul 29, 2016
#R1#
Bardanos looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint Louis is just out of range.
Bardanos checks a leg kick.
Bardanos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saint Louis on the side of the head.
Bardanos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saint Louis throws a solid leg kick but Bardanos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saint Louis.
A little jabbing left from Bardanos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bardanos takes a swing at Saint Louis's ribcage but misses.
Saint Louis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bardanos checks it well.
We've been told by Saint Louis's head coaches at Beast Cartel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saint Louis throws a hook but Bardanos blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Bardanos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saint Louis with a jab.
Saint Louis throws out a powerful jab.
Saint Louis misses with a wild body shot.
Bardanos throws a body shot but no joy.
Bardanos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Bardanos backs away, Saint Louis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Saint Louis tries to land a leg kick but Bardanos saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Saint Louis is predictable there
and Bardanos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saint Louis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint Louis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bardanos throws a jab when Saint Louis was well out of range.
Saint Louis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bardanos! But no joy.#T1#
Saint Louis misses with a low kick.
Saint Louis connects with a solid leg kick.
Bardanos lands with a nice combination. Saint Louis backs away looking to recover.
Bardanos slips a straight right by Saint Louis.
Bardanos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bardanos ducks under a wild hook from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis ducks under a wild hook from Bardanos.
Martin Saint Louis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Bardanos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bardanos.
Bardanos throws the left hand but Saint Louis avoids the punch easily.
Saint Louis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bardanos.
Saint Louis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bardanos.
Saint Louis misses with a left hand
and Bardanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bardanos missing with a left hand there. Saint Louis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick but Bardanos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bardanos moves out of range as Saint Louis throws a body kick.
Bardanos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saint Louis with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Saint Louis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bardanos throws a series of punches but Saint Louis avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Bardanos looks to land a right hand but Saint Louis moved out of range.
Saint Louis throwing a counter right hand but Bardanos manages to avoid it.
Bardanos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saint Louis.
Saint Louis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saint Louis throws a chopping leg kick but Bardanos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saint Louis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Bardanos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bardanos blocks a jab.
Saint Louis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saint Louis tries to land a front kick but Bardanos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bardanos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saint Louis moves away.
Bardanos checks a leg kick nicely.
Bardanos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saint Louis manages to avoid it.
Saint Louis throws a jab when Bardanos was well out of range.
Saint Louis cracks Bardanos with an open hand slap.
Bardanos looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint Louis is just out of range.
Bardanos throws a sloppy body shot
and Saint Louis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bardanos scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Saint Louis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saint Louis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saint Louis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bardanos.
Bardanos takes a swing at Saint Louis's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Bardanos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saint Louis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bardanos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saint Louis misses with a hook #TD2#
and Bardanos counters with a single leg into guard. Saint Louis didn't expect that.
Saint Louis has control of Bardanos's left arm, preventing Bardanos from doing any damage. #SUB#
Saint Louis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bardanos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bardanos trying to control but Saint Louis is working from the bottom.
Saint Louis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Saint Louis trying to control the position here.
Saint Louis 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.
Bardanos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saint Louis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bardanos.
Bardanos ducks under a wild hook from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bardanos.
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!
Saint Louis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bardanos manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Bardanos scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Boreste Bardanos will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Saint Louis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bardanos throws out the jab.
Saint Louis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bardanos.
It looked like Saint Louis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Saint Louis misses with an uppercut
and Bardanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saint Louis defending well as Bardanos loads up on a big left hand.
Saint Louis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bardanos doesn't seem bothered though.
Saint Louis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saint Louis motions for Bardanos to come forward. Saint Louis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Bardanos.
Bardanos ducks under a wild hook from Saint Louis.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saint Louis 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 Bardanos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bardanos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Martin Saint Louis is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Bardanos misses its intended target.
Saint Louis thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bardanos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Saint Louis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardanos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bardanos throws a lazy right hand but Saint Louis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bardanos checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Bardanos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bardanos thuds a left hand into Saint Louis's body.
A big left from Saint Louis misses.
Saint Louis pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Bardanos lands a jab.
Saint Louis misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Saint Louis is predictable there
and Bardanos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bardanos tries to bum rush Saint Louis with a series of wild strikes but Saint Louis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Bardanos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Saint Louis's guard.
Saint Louis pulls Bardanos in close to his closed guard and prevents Bardanos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Saint Louis looking to control.
Bardanos sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Bardanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint Louis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saint Louis controls Bardanos momentarily but Bardanos frees himself.
Saint Louis keeping moving, preventing Bardanos from controlling successfully.
Saint Louis controlling Bardanos's posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saint Louis cracks Bardanos with an open hand slap.
Bardanos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Bardanos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Bardanos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Saint Louis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bardanos counters with a right hand to the body.
Saint Louis staying out of range there.
Bardanos scores with a hook to the body. Saint Louis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crunch! Saint Louis slams his shin into Bardanos's torso.
Saint Louis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bardanos.
A big left from Saint Louis misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Saint Louis - that will leave a mark!
A slapping body kick lands there for Saint Louis.
Decent striking displayed by Bardanos there.
Bardanos looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint Louis is just out of range.
Saint Louis slips a straight right by Bardanos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bardanos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saint Louis moves away.
Saint Louis thinks about countering with a body kick.
Saint Louis lands a head shot.
Saint Louis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saint Louis throws out a loose jab but Bardanos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint Louis throws a shot from downtown. Bardanos moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Bardanos blocks a jab.
Bardanos throws a hook but Saint Louis avoids it easily.
Bardanos throws a good cross that connects.
Saint Louis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bardanos.
Bardanos missing with a left hand there. Saint Louis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bardanos slips a jab from Saint Louis.
Bardanos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saint Louis misses with a straight left.
Bardanos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bardanos scores with a jab.
Saint Louis staying out of range there.
Saint Louis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Saint Louis. That snapped Bardanos's head back.
Bardanos moves out of range of the strikes.
Saint Louis throws a lazy right hand but Bardanos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bardanos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bardanos throws a sloppy body shot
and Saint Louis counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Boreste Bardanos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
A slow jab from Saint Louis misses its intended target.
Bardanos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis misses with a hook.
Saint Louis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saint Louis throws an overhand right that lands on Bardanos's shoulder, as Bardanos tries to avoid the shot.
A left and a right from Bardanos both land. Nice combination.
Saint Louis misses with a hook
and Bardanos counters with a left to the body.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick but Bardanos moved away.
Bardanos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saint Louis at a distance.
Saint Louis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bardanos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bardanos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saint Louis counters with a straight right hand.
Bardanos blocks a jab.
Saint Louis looks to score with a jab to the body but Bardanos is just 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!
Saint Louis misses with a lunging right hand
and Bardanos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saint Louis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bardanos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saint Louis.#T1#
Bardanos throws a shot to the body.
Saint Louis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bardanos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saint Louis as he avoids it easily.
Bardanos avoids the body shot from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bardanos.
Saint Louis avoids the body shot from Bardanos.
Saint Louis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saint Louis misses with a low kick.
Bardanos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saint Louis.
Saint Louis lunges at Bardanos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bardanos's hand.
Bardanos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bardanos looks to land a right hand but Saint Louis moved out of range.
Saint Louis is looking to counter punch.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Saint Louis dips to his left and cracks Bardanos with an uppercut!
Saint Louis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bardanos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint Louis throws a lazy uppercut
and Bardanos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saint Louis works Bardanos's body with a nice hook.
Bardanos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saint Louis misses with an uppercut. Bardanos saw that one coming.
Bardanos misses the jab.
Bardanos avoids a kick to the body.
Bardanos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bardanos slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Bardanos misses.
Donk. Saint Louis catches Bardanos right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Bardanos looking to score a takedown here. Saint Louis is defending well but Bardanos drives through and ends up in Saint Louis's guard.
Saint Louis controls Bardanos momentarily but Bardanos frees himself.
Saint Louis managing to control the position.
Bardanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint Louis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Bardanos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bardanos being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bardanos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bardanos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bardanos connects with a looping right hand.
Saint Louis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saint Louis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bardanos misses with a few strikes there.
Bardanos checks a low kick from Saint Louis.
Bardanos ducks under a wild hook from Saint Louis.
Bardanos missing with a left hand there. Saint Louis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saint Louis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saint Louis loads up on a big right hand but Bardanos slips the punch.
Saint Louis throws a looping overhand right but Bardanos ducks down to avoid it.
Saint Louis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bardanos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saint Louis gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bardanos counters with a stiff right hand.
Bardanos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Martin Saint Louis 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#
Saint Louis lands an overhand right.
Bardanos slips under a jab.
Bardanos walks into a jab.
Saint Louis looks to land a right hand but Bardanos moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Saint Louis. That snapped Bardanos's head back.
Bardanos misses with a looping left.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Bardanos counter with a right hand.
Bardanos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bardanos misses with a hook. Saint Louis ducked under it nicely.
Bardanos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bardanos misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardanos moves out of range of the body kick.
Saint Louis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bardanos is out of range and Saint Louis settles back down.
Bardanos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis connects with an inside leg kick.
Saint Louis misses with an uppercut.
Saint Louis jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Saint Louis connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis is looking to chop away at Bardanos's legs.
Bardanos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saint Louis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bardanos has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Saint Louis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bardanos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saint Louis defends it nicely.
Saint Louis avoids the body shot from Bardanos.
Bardanos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saint Louis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bardanos scrambles back to his feet.
Saint Louis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bardanos takes a step back to recover.
Saint Louis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bardanos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saint Louis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Saint Louis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bardanos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bardanos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saint Louis throws a hook but Bardanos avoids it easily.
Saint Louis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saint Louis throws a chopping leg kick but Bardanos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bardanos shoots in but no luck this time.
Martin Saint Louis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boreste Bardanos.
Bardanos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saint Louis throws the kick towards the body but Bardanos avoids it.
Bardanos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saint Louis moves out of range as Bardanos strikes.
Saint Louis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bardanos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bardanos throws out a counter right but Saint Louis avoids it with no problem.
Saint Louis swings for the body but Bardanos moves out of range.
Saint Louis throws a jab but it's blocked by Bardanos.
Saint Louis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bardanos counters with a left and a right that stings Saint Louis.
A telegraphed right hand from Saint Louis misses the target. #T3#
Saint Louis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saint Louis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bardanos is able to avoid easily.
Saint Louis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bardanos scores with the left hand. Saint Louis knows he should have avoided that one.
Bardanos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saint Louis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saint Louis moves out of range of the strikes.
Bardanos ducks under a wild hook from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis digs a good hook to Bardanos's body.
Saint Louis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bardanos.
Bardanos throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Saint Louis to counter with a crisp jab.
Bardanos checks a low kick from Saint Louis.
Bardanos throws out a counter right but Saint Louis avoids it with no problem.
Saint Louis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bardanos.
Bardanos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis wants to land a leg kick but Bardanos is out of range.
Bardanos misses with a straight left.
A jab from Saint Louis misses. #T4#
Saint Louis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bardanos moves away.
Bardanos scores with a nice head 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!
Bardanos scores with a punch to the head.
Bardanos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saint Louis stuffs the takedown.
Saint Louis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saint Louis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saint Louis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bardanos.
Saint Louis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Saint Louis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saint Louis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bardanos avoids a kick to the body.
Saint Louis loads up on a big right hand but Bardanos slips the punch.
Saint Louis throws the kick towards the body but Bardanos avoids it.
Bardanos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bardanos duly obliges.
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 Martin Saint Louis 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#
Saint Louis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saint Louis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saint Louis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saint Louis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saint Louis slips under a jab.
Saint Louis misses the shot to the body.
Bardanos 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.
Saint Louis avoids the body shot from Bardanos.
Bardanos takes one to the chin there.
Saint Louis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bardanos.
Bardanos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saint Louis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardanos closes the distance and clinches up with Saint Louis, looking for a takedown. Bardanos pushes Saint Louis against the cage but Saint Louis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saint Louis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saint Louis misses with a low kick.
Bardanos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saint Louis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T1#
A big left from Saint Louis misses.
Saint Louis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bardanos checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice side step and Bardanos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saint Louis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bardanos is out of range.
Saint Louis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bardanos.
A little feinted left hand from Saint Louis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saint Louis misses with a low kick as Bardanos jumps back.
Bardanos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saint Louis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bardanos checks a low kick from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis throws a shot from downtown. Bardanos moves away and avoids it.
Bardanos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saint Louis with a body shot.
Saint Louis thows a leg kick but Bardanos checks it
and Bardanos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by Saint Louis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saint Louis moves away from the strike by Bardanos.
Saint Louis dips to his left and cracks Bardanos with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Saint Louis.
Bardanos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Saint Louis.#T2#
Bardanos throws a hook to the side of Saint Louis's head but Saint Louis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bardanos throws the left hand but Saint Louis avoids the punch easily.
Saint Louis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saint Louis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saint Louis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint Louis slips under a jab.
Bardanos misses with an uppercut. Saint Louis saw that one coming.
Saint Louis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saint Louis misses with a low kick.
Saint Louis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bardanos.
Saint Louis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Bardanos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saint Louis lands a right hook to the body.
Saint Louis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saint Louis slips a straight right by Bardanos.
Saint Louis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bardanos.
Bardanos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saint Louis finds it's way round the side to connect with Bardanos's head.
Bardanos looks to land a left hand but Saint Louis moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bardanos. Saint Louis does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Bardanos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bardanos looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint Louis is just out of range.
Saint Louis misses with a combination
and Bardanos counters with a straight right hand.
Bardanos walks into a left hand.
Saint Louis misses with a low kick.
Bardanos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bardanos moves out of range of the body kick from Saint Louis.
Bardanos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saint Louis. Saint Louis obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Saint Louis misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Bardanos.
Bardanos works Saint Louis's body with a nice hook.
Saint Louis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bardanos checks a leg kick.
Saint Louis tests Bardanos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bardanos throws a jab when Saint Louis was well out of range.#T4#
Saint Louis slips under a jab.
Saint Louis stuns Bardanos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saint Louis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bardanos.
Bardanos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bardanos ducks under a wild hook from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bardanos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saint Louis misses with a wild body shot.
Saint Louis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bardanos checks a leg kick.
Saint Louis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bardanos throws a looping overhand right but Saint Louis ducks down to avoid it.
Bardanos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bardanos scores with a nice head shot.
Bardanos staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saint Louis. Bardanos does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Saint Louis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saint Louis 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Saint Louis!

Martin Saint Louis retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Martin Saint Louis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: T150 LA     
Date:   Jul 08, 2016
#R1#
Bardanos throws a combination. Wonha tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bardanos avoids the body shot from Wonha.
Bardanos shoots in looking for a takedown. Wonha tries to sprawl out of it but Bardanos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wonha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been informed that Wonha 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 looping hook to the body misses from Bardanos. Wonha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wonha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Wonha.
Bardanos scores with a nice strike.
Bardanos checks a low kick from Wonha.#CL2#
Wonha closes the distance and pushes Bardanos back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonha working Bardanos over with knees to the body.#TD#
Bardanos pulls guard effortlessly.
Wonha sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bardanos's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wonha with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wonha is pressing down on Bardanos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bardanos is holding on for now. #T1#
Bardanos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wonha 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.
Wonha tries to pass to full mount but Bardanos defends it.
Bardanos is looking to control Wonha's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bardanos avoid being mounted?
Bardanos is looking for a sweep. Wonha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wonha wants to pass to mount but Bardanos is defending the position.
Bardanos is looking for a sweep. Wonha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bardanos is not content to let Wonha control the position.
Bardanos tries to roll over but Wonha keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bardanos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wonha pulls his head out easily.
Bardanos trying to get back to full guard but Wonha takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Wonha can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bardanos is looking to escape. #T3#
Bardanos working to try and regain half guard.
Wonha wants to control the pace but Bardanos is squirming around nicely.
Bardanos working to try and regain half guard.
Wonha content just to control the position here.
Bardanos is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wonha trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bardanos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bardanos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bardanos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wonha looking to control but Bardanos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bardanos tries to improve his position but instead Wonha has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Incheol Wonha dominated 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.
#R2#
Wonha scores with a decent looking hook.
A lazy left from Wonha finds it's target.
Bardanos throws a jab when Wonha was well out of range.
Wonha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wonha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bardanos's sensitive parts.
Wonha throws a sloppy head kick and Bardanos moves out of range easily.
Bardanos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wonha.
Bardanos misses with a series of wild punches.
Wonha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bardanos throws a hook but Wonha avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bardanos.
Wonha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boreste Bardanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonha tries to work over Bardanos's front leg with a kick but Bardanos checks it.
It looked like Bardanos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wonha.
A slow jab from Bardanos misses its intended target.
Wonha throws a body punch but Bardanos moves out of range. #T1#
Wonha takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bardanos throws a shot to the body.
Bardanos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wonha.
Wonha misses with a kick to the body.
Bardanos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bardanos lands a nice shot to the body.
Wonha throws a chopping leg kick but Bardanos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wonha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bardanos looks to throw the jab but Wonha is out of range.
Bardanos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bardanos just misses with a punch to the body.
Wonha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wonha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wonha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bardanos.#T2#
Wonha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bardanos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bardanos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wonha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wonha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bardanos.
Wonha misses with a straight left.
Bardanos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wonha as he jumps to the side.
Wonha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bardanos manages to avoid it.
Bardanos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Wonha responds with a good body kick, but Bardanos manages to step out the way in time.
Bardanos scores with a hook to the body. Wonha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good exchange - Bardanos coming out on top.
Bardanos checks a low kick from Wonha.
Bardanos goes for a double leg but Wonha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wonha continues to drive forward.
Wonha is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boreste Bardanos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bardanos looks to score with a jab to the body but Wonha is just out of range.#T3#
Wonha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bardanos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wonha scrambles back to his feet.
Wonha throws a jab but it's blocked by Bardanos.
Bardanos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wonha only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wonha throws a low kick but Bardanos moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Wonha.
It looks like Bardanos has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Boreste Bardanos is winning the standup battle so far.
Wonha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bardanos.
Wonha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bardanos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wonha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bardanos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wonha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Incheol Wonha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wonha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bardanos just misses with a punch to the body.
Bardanos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wonha under the eye.#T4#
Wonha misses with a wild body shot.
Bardanos blocks a head kick by Wonha.
Bardanos moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bardanos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wonha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wonha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wonha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bardanos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bardanos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wonha is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bardanos rather than just go for the knockout.#TD#
Bardanos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bardanos wants to control from the top but Wonha keeps moving.
Wonha wants to sweep here but Bardanos controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boreste Bardanos dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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#
Wonha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bardanos throws an overhand right that lands on Wonha's shoulder, as Wonha tries to avoid the shot.
Bardanos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wonha.
Bardanos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bardanos throws a big shot that misses.
Wonha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wonha. Bardanos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wonha 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 Bardanos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bardanos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wonha takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonha throws a leg kick but Bardanos moved away.
Wonha motions for Bardanos to come forward. Wonha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bardanos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wonha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bardanos with a jab.#T1#
Bardanos misses the shot to the body.
Wonha walks into a stiff left hand from Bardanos.
Bardanos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD#
Bardanos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bardanos showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wonha tries to get to full guard but Bardanos has control of the leg.
Bardanos is thwarting Wonha's attempts to control the position.
Wonha has his hands clasped together around Bardanos's back. He's all about the action.#T2##SUB#
Bardanos wants to work for an arm triangle but Wonha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wonha gets full guard.
Bardanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Wonha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bardanos landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Wonha is controlling Bardanos's posture.
Wonha wants to sweep here but Bardanos controlling him for the moment.
Bardanos is fighting to break Wonha's control of his arms but Wonha is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bardanos slips under a jab.
Bardanos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#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.
Wonha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wonha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bardanos. That did some damage!
Wonha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wonha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bardanos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice body punch from Bardanos.
Bardanos 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.
Bardanos lands with a shot to the body.
Wonha throws a low kick but Bardanos moves out of range easily.
Bardanos misses with a looping right.
Wonha avoids the body shot from Bardanos.
Bardanos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wonha.
It looked like Bardanos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bardanos looks to land a right hand but Wonha moved out of range.
Bardanos sets himself, and Wonha steps forward looking for the clinch! Bardanos avoids it this time.
Bardanos misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boreste Bardanos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bardanos 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 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boreste Bardanos!

Boreste Bardanos thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: T147 - Highjack vs Turner     
Date:   Jun 17, 2016
#R1#
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bardanos scores with a punch to the head.
Bardanos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferguson moves away.
Ferguson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Ferguson tries to sprawl but Bardanos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ferguson tries to kick Bardanos off in order to stand up. Bardanos Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Ferguson is trying to buck Bardanos off.
Bardanos postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bardanos trying to control the action but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Ferguson tries to escape but Bardanos is in control.
Bardanos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson keeps working.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Ferguson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bardanos 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.
Ferguson is looking to get back to his feet here but Bardanos is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ferguson's back.
Bardanos punishes Ferguson with strikes from the back mount.
Ferguson is trying to stand back up.
Bardanos thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bardanos connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ferguson to escape the position.
Bardanos throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Ferguson! #SUB#
Bardanos looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bardanos scores with strikes from the back. #T3#
Ferguson is trying to get back to his feet but Bardanos has full control of the position and if anything, Ferguson has just worked his way into a worse spot.#ES2#
Ferguson manages to escape to his feet.
Ferguson takes a swing at Bardanos's ribcage but misses.
Bardanos throws a big counter combination but Ferguson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bardanos blocks a jab.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turd Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferguson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferguson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bardanos throws out the jab.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson walks into a jab.
Bardanos scores with a hook.
Ferguson swings for the body but Bardanos moves out of range. #T4#
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bardanos is just out of range.
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.
Bardanos feinted with a counter takedown.
Ferguson swings for the body but Bardanos moves out of range.
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but Bardanos moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bardanos rather than just go for the knockout.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bardanos lands with a cross.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Bardanos slips the punch.
Bardanos throws a sloppy body shot
and Ferguson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good shot there by Bardanos.
Bardanos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Bardanos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ferguson was covering up waiting for the punch and Bardanos finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Ferguson kicks Bardanos off and gets to his feet.
Bardanos misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boreste Bardanos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bardanos.
Bardanos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
Ferguson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Bardanos jabs Ferguson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bardanos attempts a counter takedown but Ferguson avoids it well and moves away.
Bardanos darts in looking for a takedown but Ferguson gets double underhooks and turns Bardanos into the cage.
Ferguson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ferguson swings for the body but Bardanos moves out of range.
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Bardanos blocks the leg kick.
Ferguson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bardanos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ferguson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ferguson looks to land a combination but Bardanos avoids it well.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Bardanos.
A head kick misses from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a sloppy body shot
and Bardanos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Bardanos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bardanos.
Bardanos loads up on a big right hand but Ferguson slips the punch.
Bardanos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bardanos misses with a body shot.
Ferguson feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Bardanos clinches with his opponent.
Bardanos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bardanos lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Bardanos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ferguson uses from the top position. #SUB#
Bardanos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bardanos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bardanos trying to keep a closed guard but Ferguson is proving a slippery customer. #SU2#
Ferguson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bardanos, up you get! #T2#
Bardanos lands a slapping body shot.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bardanos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferguson misses the target.
Bardanos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bardanos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Bardanos moves out of range easily.
A right-left combo lands from Bardanos.
Bardanos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Bardanos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferguson.
Boreste Bardanos is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy body kick from Ferguson
and Bardanos counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferguson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bardanos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Bardanos lands with a good body shot.
Bardanos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferguson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bardanos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferguson can do to turn this around?
Ferguson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bardanos manages to avoid it.
Bardanos blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Bardanos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Ferguson misses.
Bardanos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferguson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bardanos lands a two punch combo.
Bardanos walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Bardanos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the body from Ferguson misses
and Bardanos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bardanos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ferguson's hands.#TD#
Bardanos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ferguson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bardanos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson keeps working. #T4#
Ferguson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bardanos working the ground and pound.
Ferguson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bardanos has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ferguson stops Bardanos from passing to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bardanos just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boreste Bardanos 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#
Bardanos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ferguson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Bardanos.
Ferguson misses with a leg kick. #TD#
Bardanos feints and as Ferguson raises his hands in defense, Bardanos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bardanos trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bardanos manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardanos is trying to control. Ferguson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Bardanos is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Bardanos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferguson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bardanos.
Ferguson has hold of Bardanos's hands but Bardanos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ferguson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bardanos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Bardanos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferguson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bardanos.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Bardanos working the head and body with strikes.
Ferguson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bardanos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet.
Bardanos is keen to just control but Ferguson is a slippery customer.
Bardanos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ferguson is staying active underneath Bardanos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bardanos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! Bardanos connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ferguson is trying to stand.#T4#
Turd Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boreste Bardanos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferguson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
You get the feeling that Ferguson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bardanos controlling his opponent.
Bardanos looking to control but Ferguson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ferguson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bardanos lands with some strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boreste Bardanos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bardanos 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 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boreste Bardanos!

Our winner, Boreste Bardanos, 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: T143: Viral Pandemonium     
Date:   May 20, 2016
#R1#
Bardanos checks the leg kick.
Bardanos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larusso.
Bardanos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larusso throws a nice outside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Larusso.
Larusso walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bardanos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Larusso slips under a jab.
Larusso misses with a low kick as Bardanos jumps back.
Larusso misses with an uppercut
and Bardanos counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Larusso misses. #TD#
Bardanos scores with a takedown into Larusso's guard.
Larusso wants to get back to his feet but Bardanos passes into half guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larusso is looking to improve his position.
Larusso is looking to control Bardanos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Larusso avoid being mounted?#T1#
Larusso tries to get to full guard but Bardanos has control of the leg.
Bardanos moves into full mount! Larusso won't be happy about that!
Bardanos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bardanos landing strikes from the mount and Larusso is in trouble!
Bardanos content just to control the position here.
Bardanos landing strikes, looking to finish! #T2#
A nice elbow there by Bardanos.
Bardanos throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Larusso because Bardanos loaded up on that one.
Bardanos in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Larusso is in all sorts of trouble here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bardanos throws a sloppy strike and Larusso uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Larusso has ended up in Bardanos's guard.
Larusso preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Larusso gets to his feet. Bardanos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Larusso getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Larusso throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Larusso takes a swing at Bardanos's ribcage but misses.
Bardanos scores with a jab to the head.
Larusso throws a body kick that misses.
Larusso loads up on a big right hand but Bardanos slips the punch.
Bardanos punishes Larusso's body with a nice straight punch.
Larusso looks for the body kick but Bardanos saw that one coming.
Bardanos appears to be looking for a big counter.
Larusso attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bardanos works the jab nicely.
Larusso connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bardanos momentarily.
Larusso fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bardanos checks it well.
Bardanos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Larusso's head.
Bardanos's corner calls for a 1-2. Bardanos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larusso scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bardanos. Larusso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Larusso.
Bardanos misses with a double jab. #T4#
Larusso misses with an uppercut.
Bardanos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Larusso takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bardanos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Larusso but Larusso pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Larusso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bardanos.
Bardanos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Larusso looks to land a right hand but Bardanos moved out of range.
A clash of legs there as Bardanos blocks the low kick.
Larusso connects with the punch.
Daniel Larusso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Larusso misses with a head kick.
It looked like Bardanos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Larusso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bardanos.
Larusso throws a big shot that misses.
Larusso with a hook.
Larusso tries to move into range but Bardanos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Larusso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bardanos misses the shot to the body.
Larusso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bardanos.
It looked like Bardanos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Larusso.
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 Boreste Bardanos will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Larusso misses with a hook. Bardanos ducked under it nicely.
Larusso throws a wild body kick that Bardanos sees coming a mile off.
Larusso misses with a head kick.
Bardanos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larusso was well out of range. Poor timing from Bardanos.
Larusso moves out of range of the strikes.
Larusso throws a lazy right hand but Bardanos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larusso misses with an uppercut. Bardanos saw that one coming.
Bardanos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Larusso moves out of range of the strikes.
Bardanos looks to score with a jab to the body but Larusso is just out of range.
It looks like Bardanos has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Larusso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larusso misses with a leg kick. #TD#
Bardanos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bardanos lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Larusso manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larusso takes one on the button.#T1#
Bardanos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Larusso counters with a low kick, right behind Bardanos 's knee.
Bardanos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Larusso. Larusso circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bardanos walks into a left hand.
Bardanos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Larusso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larusso throws a leg kick #TD#
so Bardanos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Larusso is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bardanos presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larusso tries to circle away but Bardanos has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Larusso manages to break the clinch.
Larusso throws the kick towards the body but Bardanos avoids it.
Larusso thows a leg kick but Bardanos checks it
and Bardanos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bardanos just misses with a punch to the body.
Larusso looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Bardanos misses.
Larusso swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bardanos misses with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Larusso 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 Bardanos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bardanos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bardanos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Larusso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bardanos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Larusso missing with a left hand there. Bardanos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Larusso takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bardanos checks a leg kick.
Bardanos misses with a jab to the body
and Larusso counters with an outside leg kick.
Larusso attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice defenses there by Bardanos.
Larusso throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bardanos.
An inside leg kick from Larusso misses.
Larusso looks to throw the jab but Bardanos is out of range.
Larusso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bardanos.
Bardanos shoots in but Larusso avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Larusso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bardanos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bardanos looks to land a right hand but Larusso moved out of range.
Bardanos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bardanos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Larusso tries to work over Bardanos's front leg with a kick but Bardanos checks it. #T3#
Bardanos sizes up Larusso with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bardanos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larusso.
Larusso throws an overhand right that lands on Bardanos's shoulder, as Bardanos tries to avoid the shot.
Bardanos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Larusso sprawls and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Bardanos there.
Larusso misses the jab.
Bardanos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Larusso closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Larusso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larusso tries to move into range but Bardanos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bardanos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bardanos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Larusso swings for the body but Bardanos moves out of range.
Bardanos throws a combination that misses
enabling Larusso to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bardanos ducks under a wild hook from Larusso.
Bardanos blocks a low kick nicely.
Daniel Larusso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larusso throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Bardanos moves away from the strike by Larusso.
Larusso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Larusso moves out of range as Bardanos strikes.
A big right from Bardanos misses.
A jab from Larusso finds it's way through Bardanos's defenses.
Bardanos throws a shot from downtown. Larusso moves away and avoids it.
Larusso throws a leg kick but Bardanos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Larusso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Larusso throws a low kick but Bardanos moves out of range easily.
Bardanos misses with a hook. Larusso ducked under it nicely.
Bardanos backing away here, and Larusso unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Larusso scores with a kick to the body.
Larusso stuffs the takedown attempt from Bardanos. Bardanos gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larusso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bardanos.
Bardanos blocks a jab.
Bardanos lands an overhand right.
Bardanos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Larusso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Bardanos wants to clinch.
Larusso tries to work over Bardanos's front leg with a kick but Bardanos checks it.
Jab from Bardanos.
Bardanos misses the shot to the body.
Larusso misses the jab.
Bardanos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larusso was well out of range. Poor timing from Bardanos.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bardanos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Larusso appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bardanos misses with a shot to the body
and Larusso counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Larusso misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larusso tried to score with a low kick but Bardanos checks it.
Larusso just misses with a punch to the body.
Bardanos looks to land a right hand but Larusso moved out of range.
Bardanos looks to throw the jab but Larusso is out of range.
Larusso swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Larusso cracks Bardanos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Bardanos takes a swing at Larusso's ribcage but misses.
Larusso replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bardanos blocks it well.
Bardanos takes one to the side of the head.
Bardanos misses with a wild body shot.
Bardanos throws a jab when Larusso was well out of range.
Larusso scores with a shot to the body.
Larusso throws a jab when Bardanos was well out of range.
Bardanos throws a body punch but Larusso moves out of range.
Larusso pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bardanos is out of range and Larusso settles back down.
Larusso lunges at Bardanos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bardanos's hand.
Larusso looks to land a right hand but Bardanos moved out of range.
Larusso throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bardanos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Larusso misses with a low kick.
Larusso takes one on the button.
Larusso connects with a leg kick. Bardanos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bardanos takes a swing at Larusso's ribcage but misses.
Larusso connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bardanos cracks Larusso with a good jab.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larusso walks into a stiff left hand from Bardanos.
Bardanos misses the jab.
Larusso was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bardanos lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Larusso darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bardanos misses with an uppercut.
Larusso thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bardanos avoids the body shot from Larusso.
Larusso misses with a low kick.
Larusso with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bardanos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larusso at a distance.
Larusso jabs at Bardanos's body.
Bardanos scores with the left hand. Larusso knows he should have avoided that one.
Bardanos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bardanos misses the shot to the body.
Bardanos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larusso walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bardanos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Larusso throws a shot to the body.
Larusso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bardanos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bardanos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larusso.
Larusso lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bardanos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bardanos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Larusso throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bardanos scores with a jab to the body.
Larusso scores with a jab. Bardanos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Larusso looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donk. Bardanos catches Larusso right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Bardanos.
Larusso darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Bardanos.
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!
Bardanos throws a big shot that misses.
Bardanos scores with a body shot. #T4#
Larusso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bardanos.
Larusso only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Larusso takes a swing at Bardanos's ribcage but misses.
Bardanos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Larusso throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bardanos counter with a right hand.
Larusso slaps away a takedown attempt from Bardanos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bardanos throws a jab but it's blocked by Larusso.
Bardanos misses with a straight right.
Good work by Bardanos as he checks the leg kick.
Bardanos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larusso manages to avoid it.
Bardanos moves out of range as Larusso strikes.
Bardanos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Larusso takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Larusso missing with a left hand there. Bardanos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Larusso throws a right hand that misses
and Bardanos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Larusso throws a lazy right hand but Bardanos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bardanos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Larusso throws a hook but Bardanos avoids it easily.
Larusso scores with a jab. Bardanos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel Larusso.
I think Larusso 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Daniel Larusso!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Daniel Larusso waved his t-shirt featuring Hellbent 's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: T140 - Mindless Frenzy     
Date:   Apr 28, 2016
#R1#
Bardanos looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint Louis is just out of range.
Saint Louis misses with the body kick
and Bardanos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bardanos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bardanos misses with a jab to the body
and Bardanos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bardanos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saint Louis defends it nicely.
Bardanos cracks Saint Louis with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardanos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saint Louis counters with a straight right hand.
Saint Louis throws out a loose jab but Bardanos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bardanos lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Saint Louis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A lazy left from Bardanos finds it's target.
Martin Saint Louis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bardanos moves out of range as Saint Louis throws a body kick.
Bardanos scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bardanos is defended easily by Saint Louis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boreste Bardanos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saint Louis misses the shot to the body.
Bardanos swings widly with a right hand
and Saint Louis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bardanos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decent striking displayed by Bardanos there.
Bardanos lands a jab to Saint Louis's midsection.
No joy there for Bardanos, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Saint Louis throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bardanos counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bardanos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saint Louis misses the shot to the body.
Bardanos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bardanos misses with a body shot.
Bardanos moves out of range of the strikes.
Saint Louis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bardanos.
A nice side step and Saint Louis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saint Louis slips a jab and a cross from Bardanos.
Bardanos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saint Louis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bardanos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Saint Louis backs up against the cage.
Saint Louis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saint Louis pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Bardanos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bardanos connects with a body shot.
Saint Louis is looking to slow Bardanos down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Bardanos misses the target.
Bardanos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saint Louis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bardanos lands a body shot.
Saint Louis lunges at Bardanos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bardanos's hand.
Bardanos just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Saint Louis misses.
Bardanos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saint Louis throws out the jab.
Saint Louis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bardanos throws an overhand right that lands on Saint Louis's shoulder, as Saint Louis tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Saint Louis looks to land a left hand but Bardanos moved out of range nicely.
Saint Louis looks to land a right hand but Bardanos moved out of range.
Boreste Bardanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint Louis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bardanos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saint Louis.
Bardanos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saint Louis clobbers Bardanos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bardanos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saint Louis throws a body kick that misses.
Bardanos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bardanos looks to land a right hand but Saint Louis moved out of range.
Bardanos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saint Louis throws a looping overhand right but Bardanos ducks down to avoid it.
Bardanos throws a body shot but no joy.
Bardanos throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boreste Bardanos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Saint Louis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bardanos lands with a nice body punch.
Bardanos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saint Louis can do to turn this around?
Saint Louis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bardanos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bardanos dives in and grabs Saint Louis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saint Louis pushes down on Bardanos's head and hops out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bardanos. Saint Louis does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saint Louis! But no joy.
Bardanos works over Saint Louis's head and body with a nice combination.
Bardanos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bardanos works over Saint Louis's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bardanos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bardanos looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint Louis is just out of range.
Saint Louis moves away from the strike by Bardanos.
Saint Louis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Bardanos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Saint Louis slips a jab from Bardanos.
Saint Louis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bardanos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bardanos moves away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Saint Louis might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bardanos has got the better of the exchanges.
Saint Louis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bardanos staying out of range there.
Saint Louis loads up on a big right hand but Bardanos slips the punch.
Bardanos lands a jab to the head.
Saint Louis misses with a straight right.
Bardanos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saint Louis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bardanos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saint Louis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saint Louis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2##TD#
Saint Louis tries to sprawl but Bardanos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bardanos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Saint Louis is concentrating on defense, preventing Bardanos from advancing position.
Saint Louis wants to control but Bardanos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saint Louis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bardanos is looking to advance position but Saint Louis has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Bardanos is desperately trying to improve his position but Saint Louis has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Saint Louis controlling the position easily from mount.
Bardanos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Saint Louis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Saint Louis 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Saint Louis.
Bardanos is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Well, if Saint Louis 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.
Bardanos is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ryōzanpaku Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bardanos tries to get to full guard but Saint Louis has control of the leg.
Saint Louis controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Saint Louis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saint Louis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boreste Bardanos dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Bardanos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Saint Louis back to the cage. Bardanos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Saint Louis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bardanos.
Bardanos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Saint Louis counter with a right hand.
Bardanos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Saint Louis counter with a right hand.
Bardanos throws a hook to the side of Saint Louis's head but Saint Louis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bardanos misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Louis misses with a looping left.
Bardanos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bardanos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bardanos on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Saint Louis swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Bardanos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saint Louis's guard.#SUB2#
Saint Louis has his feet on Bardanos's thighs here. He's pushed Bardanos off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bardanos screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martin Saint Louis!
Martin Saint Louis is the new featherweight champion!
Martin Saint Louis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: T137 - Seed of Hate     
Date:   Apr 07, 2016
#R1#
Bardanos throws a poor cross that misses
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Bardanos scores with a jab. Alvado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alvado looks to throw the jab but Bardanos is out of range.
Bardanos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No joy there for Bardanos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bardanos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bardanos counters with a stiff right hand.
Bardanos lands a slapping body shot.
Bardanos tests Alvado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bardanos.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bardanos throws out the jab.
Bardanos slips a straight right by Alvado.
Alvado scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvado cracks Bardanos with a good jab.
Alvado slips under a jab from Bardanos.
Bardanos throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Bardanos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Bardanos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bardanos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alvado throws a body kick that misses.
Alvado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bardanos.
Bardanos misses with a body shot.
Pablo Alvado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bardanos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bardanos with a body shot.
Bardanos slips a jab from Alvado.
Bardanos misses with a right hand
and Bardanos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bardanos swings for the body but Alvado moves out of range.
Bardanos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alvado momentarily.
Alvado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bardanos misses with a jab to the body
enabling Alvado to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvado's coach down at K.O.N.Y. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Alvado's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bardanos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
Bardanos throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado counters with a solid body kick.
Bardanos dips to his left and cracks Alvado with an uppercut!
Bardanos throws a combination. Alvado tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bardanos throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Alvado counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alvado.
Bardanos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvado working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alvado.
I was talking to Bardanos's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Bardanos avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Alvado.
Bardanos wants to take the fight to the mat but Alvado manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alvado gets through Bardanos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alvado presses Bardanos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alvado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bardanos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bardanos lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Bardanos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Alvado - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bardanos blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Bardanos pushes Alvado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Bardanos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bardanos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvado thinks about the counter body kick.
Bardanos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bardanos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bardanos throws a looping overhand right but Alvado ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvado! But no joy.
Bardanos avoids the body shot from Alvado.
Bardanos misses with a looping left.
Alvado lands a really nice looking cross but Bardanos seems unphased.
Bardanos lands a jab to the head.
Bardanos misses the shot to the body.
Bardanos thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Alvado takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Bardanos looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
As Bardanos backs off Alvado throws a huge counter combo but Bardanos manages to avoid it all.
Bardanos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alvado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bardanos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bardanos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Alvado lands a right hook to the body.
Alvado throws a shot from downtown. Bardanos moves away and avoids it.
Alvado has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bardanos throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Bardanos misses.
Alvado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado moves out of range of the strikes.
Bardanos misses the body punch
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Bardanos takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
Bardanos lands with a cross.
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 Boreste Bardanos 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#
Alvado missing with a left hand there. Bardanos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boreste Bardanos is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvado throws a looping overhand right but Bardanos ducks down to avoid it.
Alvado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Bardanos lands a right hook to the body.
Bardanos throws a big shot that misses.
Alvado steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Bardanos misses
and Alvado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvado misses with a kick to the body.
Alvado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alvado throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bardanos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alvado misses with the body kick
and Bardanos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alvado thinking.
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!
Alvado lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Alvado scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#
Bardanos is rocked!
Alvado thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bardanos if he has to take too many more of those.
Oh Bardanos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alvado throws an overhand right that lands on Bardanos's shoulder, as Bardanos tries to avoid the shot.
Bardanos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bardanos seems to have got his legs back now.
Alvado misses the jab.
Alvado throws a right and a left that Bardanos avoids nicely. #TD#
Alvado gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bardanos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bardanos trying to control but Alvado is working from the bottom. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bardanos throwing strikes but missing.
Bardanos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alvado pulls Bardanos in close to prevent any damage.
Bardanos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Alvado is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bardanos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
Alvado cracks a nice hook into Bardanos's ribs.
Bardanos throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
Alvado misses with a hook. Bardanos ducked under it nicely.
Alvado looks to throw a body kick
and Bardanos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvado throws a good cross that connects.
Bardanos works Alvado's body with a nice hook.
Bardanos misses with a left hand
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Bardanos swings for the body but Alvado moves out of range.
Bardanos lands a right hook to the body.
Bardanos throws a sloppy body shot
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Bardanos throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
Alvado throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bardanos looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Bardanos looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.
Bardanos looks to throw the jab but Alvado is out of range.
A jab from Alvado misses.
Alvado connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bardanos momentarily.
Bardanos scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alvado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alvado is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Bardanos misses.
Alvado throws out a counter right but Bardanos avoids it with no problem.
Bardanos missing with a left hand there. Alvado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bardanos misses with a body shot.
Alvado throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Alvado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bardanos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Bardanos looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Alvado throws a hook but Bardanos avoids it easily.#TD#
Bardanos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alvado quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Alvado makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bardanos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bardanos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
Boreste Bardanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvado with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bardanos to score with a decent uppercut.
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 fighters circling - Bardanos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvado misses with a looping left.
Bardanos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bardanos misses with a hook
and Alvado counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bardanos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Bardanos.
Alvado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bardanos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Bardanos throws a body shot but no joy.
Bardanos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alvado's waist but Alvado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bardanos off to one side.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bardanos throws out the jab.
Alvado drops his hands momentarily and Bardanos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bardanos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado connects with a right hand. Bardanos shakes it off.
Bardanos throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it.
Bardanos looks to throw the jab but Alvado is out of range.
Bardanos thuds a left hand into Alvado's body.
Bardanos fails with a takedown attempt.
Bardanos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Alvado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bardanos swings widly with a right hand
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Bardanos gets a double leg takedown into Alvado's guard.#ES2#
Alvado uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bardanos.
Bardanos misses with a body punch
and Alvado counters with a series of strikes. Bardanos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alvado misses with a lunging right hand
and Bardanos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Alvado misses.
Alvado dodges the punch combination from Bardanos.
Bardanos just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado misses with a wild body shot.
Bardanos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvado misses with a hook.#T3#
Bardanos lands a jab to the nose.
Alvado lands a head shot.
Alvado lands a lovely overhand right.
Bardanos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alvado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bardanos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bardanos misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Alvado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bardanos looks to throw the jab but Alvado is out of range.
Bardanos throws a shot to the body.
Alvado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bardanos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado tries to move into range but Bardanos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bardanos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvado.
Alvado misses with a kick to the body.
Alvado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bardanos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bardanos throws a hook but Alvado avoids it easily.
Alvado throws a big counter head kick but Bardanos avoids it with no problem.
Bardanos misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado throws a body punch but Bardanos moves out of range.
Bardanos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alvado.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado scores with a nice body kick.
Alvado is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bardanos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvado.
Bardanos misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Alvado really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Bardanos swings widly with a right hand
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvado moves forwards but Bardanos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alvado leaves Bardanos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alvado appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Alvado slips under a jab.
Alvado walks into a stiff left hand from Bardanos.
Alvado has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alvado misses with an uppercut.
Bardanos will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bardanos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alvado - the referee stops the clock and Bardanos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alvado. Bardanos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A big right from Bardanos misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardanos slips under a jab.
Bardanos looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
Bardanos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bardanos throws a body shot but no joy.
Bardanos misses with an uppercut
and Alvado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Bardanos misses the shot to the body.
Bardanos digs a good body shot into Alvado's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Alvado.
Bardanos jabs at Alvado's body.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Bardanos looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
Alvado throws an off balance right hand
and Bardanos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvado misses with a looping right.
Alvado throws a head kick that Bardanos semi-blocks.
Bardanos avoids a kick to the body.
Alvado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bardanos.
Bardanos connects with the punch.#T2#
Bardanos blocks the body kick.
Alvado throws a lazy right hand but Bardanos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvado scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado thows a body kick. Bardanos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bardanos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bardanos connects with a looping right hand.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Bardanos.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvado! But no joy.
Alvado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alvado scores with a hook to the body. Bardanos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alvado throws a jab when Bardanos was well out of range.
Alvado tries to clinch but Bardanos moves out of range.
Bardanos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alvado throws a jab but it's blocked by Bardanos. #T3#
Bardanos connects with a right hand. Alvado shakes it off.
Alvado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bardanos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bardanos looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Alvado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bardanos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvado looks to land a right hand but Bardanos moved out of range.
Alvado throws a shot from downtown. Bardanos moves away and avoids it.
Alvado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bardanos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alvado avoids it really well and circles away.
Alvado tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Alvado misses. #T4#
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bardanos lands a glancing blow to the side of Alvado's head.
Alvado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bardanos doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Bardanos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado is trying to maintain the position but Bardanos is very close to passing his half guard.
Bardanos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bardanos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alvado defending well though.
Bardanos wants to control but Alvado is keeping him busy.
Bardanos is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Alvado reverses the position - he's now on top in Bardanos's guard. #SUB#
Bardanos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Pablo Alvado 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Alvado connects with the punch.
Bardanos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alvado eats them both and turns towards Bardanos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bardanos throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Alvado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bardanos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bardanos misses the jab.
Bardanos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bardanos misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado moves out of range as Bardanos strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alvado.
Bardanos ducks under a wild hook from Alvado.
Bardanos misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Bardanos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Alvado with a nice cross.
Bardanos throws a hook but Alvado blocks it.
Bardanos lands with a cross.
Alvado is looking to land body kicks.
Alvado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bardanos blocks a jab.
Bardanos misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Alvado slips under a jab.
Alvado tries to counter by closing the distance.
Alvado takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bardanos shoots in and drives through. Alvado sprawls well.
Alvado staying out of range there.
Alvado takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bardanos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boreste Bardanos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bardanos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado moves away from the strike by Bardanos.
Alvado moves forwards but Bardanos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bardanos missing with a left hand there. Alvado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvado follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bardanos just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado cracks Bardanos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bardanos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bardanos just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado throws out a counter right but Bardanos avoids it with no problem.
Bardanos throws out a loose jab but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bardanos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvado.
Bardanos throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvado counters with a nice body kick.
Bardanos takes one on the button.
Alvado misses with a right hand
and Bardanos counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Bardanos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bardanos just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Alvado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alvado ducks right into an uppercut from Bardanos.
Alvado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bardanos moves out of range as Alvado throws a body kick.
Bardanos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bardanos seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Alvado shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Bardanos is backing up but Alvado catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Bardanos covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Alvado Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Alvado!
Pablo Alvado decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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