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CEFC 179 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aristos Ioannidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billo Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ioannidis comes into the arena with If I Can't - 50 Cent blaring out of the sound system. Aristos Ioannidis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aristos Ioannidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billo Marks!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ioannidis clinches up with Marks and pushes him back against the cage.
Ioannidis breaks from the clinch.
Ioannidis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ioannidis gets a takedown into half guard.
Ioannidis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ioannidis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ioannidis trying to control the pace.
Marks actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ioannidis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marks is in trouble now - Ioannidis has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ioannidis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Marks looks a forlorn figure.
Ioannidis content just to control the position here.
BOOM! Ioannidis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Marks is rocked!
It looks like Billo Marks has been cut.
Ioannidis is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Marks goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Ioannidis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aristos Ioannidis!
During a confident post fight interview, Aristos Ioannidis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Sheen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bugs Bani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bugs Bani is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Sheen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bugs Bani!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheen moves into the clinch successfully.
Sheen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bani regains guard.
Bani bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sheen's guard.
Sheen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bani throwing strikes but missing.
Bani is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bani drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sheen dives on top into guard.
Bani working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sheen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bani is tightening it up a little... Sheen has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sheen reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sheen taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bani!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bugs Bani!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oko Poli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladislav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Oko Poli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladislav Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov tries to clinch but Poli is having none of it.
Poli has his takedown stuffed
and Volkov counters by moving into the clinch.
Poli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Volkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Volkov.
Poli has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oko Poli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poli tries for a takedown but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Volkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poli.
Poli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Volkov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Poli somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Volkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Volkov. No joy for Poli on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poli gets tackled into the cage by Volkov. Volkov maintains the clinch.
Poli tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Volkov smiles and moves away.
Volkov moves into range and clinches up with Poli.
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Volkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Poli looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Volkov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Volkov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poli tries to buck Volkov off but Volkov is having none of it.
Volkov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Poli will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Poli manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Volkov is trying to work for a kimura but Poli is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Poli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Volkov is trying to control. Poli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Poli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Volkov prevents Poli from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poli actively working from the bottom here.
Poli wants to improve his position but Volkov is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Poli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Volkov wants to control but Poli is keeping him busy.
Poli is looking to improve his position.
Poli manages to get to full guard.
Volkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poli is looking for a triangle but Volkov pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Volkov stands up from Poli's guard - Volkov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Volkov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Poli tries to buck Volkov off but Volkov is having none of it.
Volkov decides to stand back up. Volkov steps back and let's Poli get back to his feet.
Volkov scores with a takedown into Poli's guard.
Poli looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Volkov passes into half guard.
Poli is not content to let Volkov control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladislav Volkov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Volkov has managed to clinch.
Poli ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Poli no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Volkov won't allow Poli to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Volkov.
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poli working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Volkov has passed into half guard!
Poli wants to improve his position but Volkov is controlling well.
Volkov not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Volkov pulls his head out easily.
Poli wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov trying to control from half guard but Poli is working away.
Poli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Poli is looking for a sweep. Volkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volkov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Poli wants to improve his position but Volkov is controlling well.
Volkov wants to free his trapped foot but Poli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Volkov wants to control but Poli is keeping him busy.
Poli looking for submissions off his back.
Poli is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Poli gets back to full guard.
Volkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Volkov has managed to get both his arms back between Poli's legs - danger averted.
Poli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Volkov trying to control but Poli is working from the bottom.
Poli has an active guard here but Volkov has managed to pass into half guard.
Volkov gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Volkov lands a front kick.
Oko Poli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Volkov manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Poli is defended easily by Volkov.
Oko Poli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poli gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Poli looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Volkov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Volkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Poli's head.
Poli makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Poli.
Volkov wants to stand but Poli has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov 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.
Volkov slips nicely into half guard.
Poli tries to roll over but Volkov keeps him under control.
Poli is defending against the submission attempts here by Volkov.
Volkov is trying to control. Poli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Poli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Poli actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladislav Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Poli misses with a takedown
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volkov throws a head kick but Poli moves out of range.
Poli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Volkov sprawls and moves away.
Poli shoots in looking for a takedown but Volkov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Poli's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Volkov throws a head kick that Poli semi-blocks.
Volkov feints and as Poli raises his hands in defense, Volkov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Volkov postures up in Poli's guard and throws a big left but Poli blocks it.
Volkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Poli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Volkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli wants to sweep but no luck.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Poli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Volkov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Poli haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Volkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Volkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Volkov drops back looking for a leg! Poli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Poli manages to kick Volkov off! Volkov jumps back into Poli's guard.
Volkov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Volkov stands up and beckons Poli to his feet.
Poli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Volkov as he jumps to the side.
Volkov flicks out a counter leg kick but Poli steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oko Poli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poli looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Volkov!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is looking to regain half guard here but Poli keeps moving and retains side control.
Volkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Poli wants to control but Volkov is keeping him busy.
Poli prevents Volkov from escaping the position.
Poli is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Volkov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Volkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Poli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Volkov, who protects the arm well.
Poli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Poli is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Volkov has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Poli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Volkov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Volkov prevents Poli from moving into mount.
Poli goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Volkov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Poli's guard! Nice work there by Volkov!
Poli looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Volkov passes into side control.
Volkov works to advance to full mount. Poli defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oko Poli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladislav Volkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Poli throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladislav Volkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Volkov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladislav Volkov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rickon Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Touko Unikeko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unikeko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gesaffelstein - Opr. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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166 lbs
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Rickon Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Touko Unikeko!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark feints a jab promting Unikeko to slip. Stark then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Unikeko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Unikeko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Unikeko is looking for the big counter here.
Stark fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Unikeko to the ground. Stark is now in Unikeko's guard.
Unikeko pulls Stark in close to prevent any damage.
Stark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark cracks Unikeko with a solid left hand.
Stark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stark throwing strikes but missing.
Stark 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.
Stark throws a strike but Unikeko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Unikeko manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unikeko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unikeko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Unikeko's head.
Unikeko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stark defends it easily.
Unikeko wants to sweep but no luck.
Stark wants to control from the top but Unikeko keeps moving.
Unikeko pulls Stark in close to his closed guard and prevents Stark from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stark throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unikeko has momentary wrist control but Stark slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws an elbow that misses. Unikeko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stark's guard. Nice move by Unikeko!
Stark wants to sweep here but Unikeko controlling him for the moment.
Stark trying to strike off his back.
Unikeko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Unikeko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stark has his hands on Unikeko's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Unikeko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Unikeko from controlling successfully.
Unikeko stopping the sweep attempt from Stark.
Unikeko postures up in Stark's guard and throws a big left but Stark blocks it.
Stark is controlling Unikeko's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Unikeko darts in and clinches Stark up against the cage.
Stark is looking for a takedown.
Unikeko stops a takedown attempt from Stark.
Unikeko is pushing Stark up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Unikeko leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko avoiding damage.
Unikeko receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Unikeko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Unikeko has Stark pushed against the cage.
Unikeko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stark.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickon Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unikeko manages to pull guard.
Stark trying to control but Unikeko is working from the bottom.
Unikeko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stark.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Unikeko's head.
Unikeko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stark throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rickon Stark 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.
Stark looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stark trying to control but Unikeko is working from the bottom.
Unikeko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Unikeko 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.
Stark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stark throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unikeko keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Unikeko looking to control.
Stark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unikeko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Unikeko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stark is stalling in the full guard.
Stark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Unikeko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stark cracks Unikeko with a solid left hand.
Unikeko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Unikeko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stark has managed to get both his arms back between Unikeko's legs - danger averted.
Stark wants to control from the top but Unikeko keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Unikeko trying to control the position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stark changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Unikeko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Unikeko being controlled for a moment.
Rickon Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The strikes coming from Stark are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stark sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Unikeko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Unikeko regains half guard.
Stark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unikeko can do to turn this around?
Stark thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Unikeko's head.
Stark blocks the strikes from Unikeko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko is looking to control Stark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Unikeko avoid being mounted?
Stark 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.
Unikeko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stark throws a big right hand that misses.
Stark postures up.
Unikeko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stark postures up in Unikeko's guard and throws a big left but Unikeko blocks it.
Stark throws a strike but Unikeko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Unikeko.
Unikeko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stark 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Unikeko working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Unikeko is one step ahead there.
Unikeko looking to pass the guard.
Stark 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stark scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Unikeko tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickon Stark dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Stark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Unikeko clinches.
Stark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Unikeko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stark has Unikeko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Unikeko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Unikeko has picked Stark up - he's going for a ride! Unikeko dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Stark slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stark has his hands on Unikeko's head, controlling the position.
Unikeko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stark looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stark has control of Unikeko's left arm, preventing Unikeko from doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stark with a poor takedown
and Unikeko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickon Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Unikeko!
Unikeko is trying to buck Stark off.
Stark misses with the ground and pound.
Unikeko sneaks back into half guard.
Unikeko taking some punishment here, with Stark in his half guard.
Stark winds up and cracks Unikeko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Stark there.
Stark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Touko Unikeko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Unikeko is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Unikeko is still in real trouble! Can Stark finish him?
Stark lands with a punch from half guard.
Unikeko taking some punishment here, with Stark in his half guard.
Unikeko landing small, sideways elbows.
Unikeko is looking for a sweep. Stark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Unikeko taking some punishment here, with Stark in his half guard.
Stark tries to pass to full mount but Unikeko defends it.
Stark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rickon Stark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stark working Unikeko over with strikes.
Unikeko seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko trying to control but Stark postures up.
Stark stops Unikeko from getting back to his feet.
Stark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Unikeko defending well though.
Stark throwing shots but Unikeko is blocking nicely.
Stark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Unikeko defending well though.
Stark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stark throwing shots but Unikeko is blocking nicely.
Stark not doing much here.
Stark passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stark wants to control the pace but Unikeko is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rickon Stark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stark, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickon Stark!
Rickon Stark very nearly forgot to thank Spartan Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier has chosen Jane's Addiction- Mountain Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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170 lbs
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anstey but Anstey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anstey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Xavier to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Anstey is looking to stand up but Xavier isn't so interested in that idea.
Xavier wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Xavier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Xavier tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Anstey has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Anstey landing punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey raining down hammerfists from mount.
Xavier is working to get back to half guard.
Anstey scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Xavier?
Xavier is squirming around, avoiding Anstey's attempts to control the action.
Xavier is looking to improve his position but Anstey isn't that keen on the idea.
Xavier taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Anstey lands a couple of good shots and Xavier has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anstey lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Anstey.
Xavier takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Xavier tries to break free.
Anstey lands shots from the back.
Anstey lands punches and elbows.
Xavier is rocked!
Anstey is raining down hard shots and and Xavier has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Corwin Anstey!
A relieved looking Corwin Anstey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Zepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zepp might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Boom! Shake The Room . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Zepp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johan Axelsson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zepp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Axelsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Axelsson throws out a loose jab but Zepp uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Axelsson misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zepp.
Axelsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zepp.
It looks like Bobby Zepp has been cut.
Axelsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Axelsson looks to throw the jab but Zepp is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson digs a good hook to Zepp's body.
Axelsson loads up on a big right hand but Zepp slips the punch.
Johan Axelsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Axelsson.
Axelsson avoids the head kick by Zepp.
Axelsson wants to counter the offense by Zepp and move into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson moves away from the strike by Zepp.
Axelsson slips a straight right by Zepp.
Axelsson blocks a head kick by Zepp.
Axelsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zepp.
A quick step to the side and Zepp tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axelsson missing with a left hand there. Zepp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zepp misses the jab.
Zepp darts in trying to clinch
and Zepp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Axelsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Axelsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A left lands for Axelsson.
Zepp misses with a double jab.
Zepp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Axelsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Axelsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zepp throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Axelsson.
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!
Axelsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zepp throws a shot from downtown. Axelsson moves away and avoids it.
Zepp cracks Axelsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson misses with a right hand
and Axelsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Axelsson misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Axelsson.
Axelsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zepp scores with a shot to the body.
Axelsson moves out of range as Zepp strikes.
Zepp lands a slapping body shot.
Axelsson closes the distance and clinches.
Axelsson blocks an uppercut.
Zepp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Axelsson backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zepp breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Axelsson misses.
Axelsson looks to land a combination. Zepp sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Axelsson misses with a straight left.
Axelsson throws the left hand but Zepp avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Axelsson does no damage.
Zepp throws a leg kick
and Axelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zepp swinging wildly here.
Zepp blocks a jab.
It looked like Zepp was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Axelsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Zepp's cut.
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.
Zepp throws a front kick aimed at Axelsson's knee but Axelsson avoids it well.
Zepp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Axelsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Axelsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zepp at a distance.
Axelsson defending well as Zepp loads up on a big left hand.
Zepp throws a predictable looking body shot
and Axelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Axelsson.
Zepp is controlling Axelsson's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zepp keeping moving, preventing Axelsson from controlling successfully.
Axelsson is in close to Zepp's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zepp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Axelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zepp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Axelsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Zepp controls Axelsson momentarily but Axelsson frees himself.
Axelsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Axelsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zepp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zepp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zepp is looking to stand up but Axelsson isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zepp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axelsson.
Zepp throwing a counter right hand but Axelsson manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zepp turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Axelsson takes a swing at Zepp's ribcage but misses.
Zepp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zepp's corner calls for a 1-2. Zepp obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Axelsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zepp looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zepp throws a nice head kick!
Zepp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axelsson moves away.
It seemed like Axelsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zepp takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zepp moves away from the strike by Axelsson.
Zepp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zepp moves into the clinch.
Axelsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zepp blocks an uppercut.
Axelsson has a couple of punches blocked by Zepp.
Axelsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Zepp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Zepp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zepp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zepp can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsson controls the action.
Axelsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zepp's elbow.
Axelsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobby Zepp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Axelsson clobbers Zepp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Axelsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zepp.
A nice side step and Axelsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson sizes up Zepp with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zepp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axelsson.
Zepp takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Zepp swings for the body but Axelsson moves out of range.
Axelsson misses with a right hand
and Zepp counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Johan Axelsson has been cut.
Zepp connects with the punch.
Axelsson tries to move into range but Zepp moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johan Axelsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Zepp works Axelsson's body with a nice hook.
Zepp throws a head kick but Axelsson moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Axelsson! But no joy.
Zepp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Axelsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zepp's head backwards.
Zepp throws a sloppy head kick
and Zepp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Axelsson misses with an uppercut.
Zepp throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Axelsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson takes one to the chin there.
Zepp thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Axelsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Zepp fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Axelsson on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson moves away from the strike by Zepp.
Axelsson tries to counter with a clinch but Zepp shakes him off and moves away.
Axelsson takes a swing at Zepp's ribcage but misses.
Zepp works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Axelsson shoots and misses
and Zepp counters with a straight right hand.
Axelsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zepp.
It looked like Zepp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zepp lands with a hook. Axelsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zepp scores with a jab. Axelsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zepp connects with a body shot that sends Axelsson's belly button to the back.
Zepp throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson tries to clinch up but Zepp circles away and keeps his distance.
Axelsson misses with a left hand
and Zepp counters with a nice uppercut.
Zepp misses with a hook
enabling Axelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zepp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zepp connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That has opened up Johan Axelsson's cut even more.
Axelsson takes a swing at Zepp's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Axelsson misses the target.
Zepp lands a nice looking kick to the body. Axelsson takes a step back to recover.
Bobby Zepp is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Zepp. That snapped Axelsson's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson misses with a jab to the body
enabling Zepp to counter with a crisp jab.
Zepp throws an off balance right hand
and Axelsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Zepp does it's job there.
Axelsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Zepp counters with a nice body kick.
Axelsson moves out of range of the body kick from Zepp.
Zepp sets himself, and Axelsson steps forward looking for the clinch! Zepp avoids it this time.
Zepp scores with a leg kick.
Zepp keeps Axelsson at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zepp ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zepp gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Axelsson.
Zepp misses with a straight left.
Axelsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Zepp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Axelsson connects with a body shot that sends Zepp's belly button to the back.
Axelsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zepps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Axelsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Zepp sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zepp misses with a left hand
and Axelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Zepp clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zepp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zepp scores with a jab. Axelsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zepp takes a swing at Axelsson's ribcage but misses.
Zepp walks into a left hand.
Zepp lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zepp looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Axelsson throws a chopping leg kick but Zepp manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson forces Zepp back against the cage and clinches.
Zepp misses with the head strike.
Axelsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Axelsson working aggressively here.
Axelsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zepp scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zepp breaks from the clinch.
Axelsson works the jab nicely.
Zepp swings widly with a right hand
and Axelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Zepp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelsson.
As Axelsson backs away, Zepp returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zepp throws a body punch but Axelsson moves out of range.
Axelsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Zepp counters with a left to the body.
Axelsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Axelsson lands with a nice combination. Zepp backs away looking to recover.
Axelsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Zepp misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zepp moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zepp walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zepp lunges at Axelsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Axelsson's hand.
Axelsson throws a right hand that misses
and Zepp counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Axelsson thinking.
Axelsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Axelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zepp throws a lazy uppercut
and Axelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson takes a swing at Zepp's ribcage but misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zepp.
Axelsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zepp throws a head kick that misses.
Zepp misses with a hook to the body
enabling Axelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Axelsson.
Zepp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Axelsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zepp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zepp takes a swing at Axelsson's ribcage but misses.
Axelsson misses the jab.
Zepp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zepp takes a swing at Axelsson's ribcage but misses.
Zepp throws a front kick aimed at Axelsson's knee but Axelsson avoids it well.
Axelsson jabs at Zepp's body.
Zepp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelsson counters with a left to the body.
Zepp tries to land a front kick but Axelsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Axelsson looks to throw the jab but Zepp is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axelsson misses with a takedown attempt - Zepp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Johan Axelsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Zepp takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Axelsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zepp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zepp looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zepp throws a series of punches but Axelsson moves out of range.
Axelsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Axelsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zepp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zepp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axelsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Axelsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Axelsson scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zepp, right into the meat.
Axelsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Axelsson swings for the body but Zepp moves out of range.
Axelsson lands a jab to the nose.
Zepp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Axelsson.
Axelsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Axelsson misses with a wild body shot.
Axelsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Axelsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zepp stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zepp misses with a right hand
and Zepp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zepp throws a right and a left that Axelsson avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Axelsson.
A jab from Axelsson does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Axelsson misses.
Axelsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Zepp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zepp swings widly with a right hand
and Axelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axelsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zepp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson throws a shot from downtown. Zepp moves away and avoids it.
Zepp throws a quick counter head kick but Axelsson was just out of range.
Zepp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Axelsson tries to clinch up.
Zepp lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Axelsson walks into a stiff left hand from Zepp.
Axelsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zepp.
Zepp on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zepp moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bobby Zepp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zepp misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson misses with a looping right.
Axelsson throws a good cross that connects.
Zepp walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Axelsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johan Axelsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zepp misses with a wild body shot.
Axelsson with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zepp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axelsson moves away.
Axelsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johan Axelsson.
I think Axelsson 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:49
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Axelsson!
Johan Axelsson is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Johan Axelsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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