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VCL Champions: 16 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Polichev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filipe Acosta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acosta is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Saw Theme. Filipe Acosta has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Polichev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Filipe Acosta!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polichev is looking to clinch but Acosta is avoiding it.
Acosta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Polichev.
Acosta has Polichev up against the cage in a clinch.
Acosta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Polichev struggles to land a body shot inside as Acosta controls his hands.
Polichev tries to throw a body punch but Acosta avoids it by throwing Polichev back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Polichev.
Acosta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Acosta misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Polichev.
Acosta struggles to land a body shot inside as Polichev controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Acosta.
Polichev blocks a body shot from Acosta.
We've been informed that Acosta has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polichev prevents a body shot from Acosta.
Acosta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Polichev backwards.
Polichev throws a punch but it's blocked by Acosta.
Polichev misses with the head strike.
Acosta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Acosta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Polichev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acosta tries to throw a body punch but Polichev avoids it by throwing Acosta back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Polichev.
Polichev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Acosta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Acosta tries to throw a body punch but Polichev avoids it by throwing Acosta back against the cage.
Acosta misses with a punch to the body.
Polichev lands a shot to the body.
Acosta misses with a punch to the body.
Acosta is working Polichev over against the cage.
Acosta has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Polichev clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Acosta gets his hands free as Polichev looks to control.
Acosta misses with punches from the back.
Polichev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heart Cave (10 elites, 3 double-elites, 1 triple), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Polichev covering up well under a series of strikes from Acosta.
Acosta is not going to allow Polichev to sit and survive in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polichev is taking damage to the body and head.
Polichev looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Acosta somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Acosta throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Acosta is working the ground and pound. Can Polichev escape?
Polichev wants to control his opponent's hands but Acosta gets his hands free.
Acosta lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Acosta gets his hands free as Polichev looks to control.
Polichev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Acosta is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Acosta scores with strikes from the back.
Polichev has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Acosta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polichev can't escape the position.
Acosta lands strikes to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polichev wants to control his opponent's hands but Acosta gets his hands free.
Acosta lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Acosta.
Acosta gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Can Polichev hold on?! Acosta is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Acosta punishes Polichev with strikes from the back mount.
Acosta lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Acosta softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Acosta somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Acosta controlling well, preventing Polichev from escaping the position.
Acosta scores with punches from the back.
Polichev trying to control the hands but Acosta breaks the grip.
Acosta has the hooks in. Polichev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Acosta thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Polichev trying to control the hands but Acosta won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acosta looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Acosta misses with a punch to the head.
Acosta thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Acosta misses with an elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acosta throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Acosta landing with strikes.
Polichev can't escape the position.
Acosta missing with strikes from the back.
Acosta is not going to allow Polichev to sit and survive in this position.
Polichev biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Acosta lands punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filipe Acosta dominated that round.
That's time! Polichev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Polichev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Decent striking displayed by Polichev there.
Polichev moves in looking to clinch but Acosta pushes him off.
Acosta wants to counter the offense by Polichev and move into the clinch position.
Polichev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Polichev cracks Acosta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Polichev misses.
Nice uppercut there from Polichev.
Polichev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Acosta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Acosta throws a body punch but Polichev moves out of range.
Nice cross by Acosta.
Acosta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Acosta clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polichev misses with some punches.
Acosta tries to throw a body punch but Polichev avoids it by throwing Acosta back against the cage.
Acosta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Polichev.
Acosta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Acosta lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Polichev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Filipe Acosta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Polichev looking to slow down the pace here.
Polichev tries a body shot but Acosta blocks it.
Acosta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polichev's elbow.
Polichev lands a shoulder strike.
Acosta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Acosta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Acosta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Polichev misses with the head strike.
Acosta tries to work over Polichev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Polichev.
Acosta tries to throw a body punch but Polichev avoids it by throwing Acosta back against the cage.
Acosta tries to work over Polichev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Acosta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Acosta blocking some punches.
Polichev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Acosta tries a body shot but Polichev blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polichev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Acosta blocks an uppercut.
Acosta digs a right hand into Polichev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Polichev's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Acosta.
Acosta lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Acosta fails to land.
Polichev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acosta is working Polichev over against the cage.
Acosta misses with a body punch.
Acosta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Polichev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Acosta's elbow.
Polichev swings wildly with an uppercut but Acosta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acosta misses with some punches.
Acosta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Acosta tries to work over Polichev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Polichev is working Acosta over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Polichev fails to land.
Acosta misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acosta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Acosta throws a punch but it's blocked by Polichev.
Acosta works on Polichev's body with a couple of short punches.
Acosta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Acosta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Polichev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Acosta misses with a body punch.
Polichev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Acosta backwards.
Acosta blocks a body shot from Polichev.
Acosta lands a nice shot to the body.
Acosta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Acosta tries a body shot but Polichev blocks it.
Polichev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Acosta.
Acosta tries to work over Polichev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Polichev misses with a punch on the inside.
Acosta tries to work over Polichev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Acosta blocks an uppercut.
Acosta misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acosta misses with some punches.
Acosta misses with the head strike.
Acosta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Acosta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Polichev.
Acosta misses with some punches.
Acosta has Polichev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Polichev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ivan Polichev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filipe Acosta.
Acosta works on Polichev's body with a couple of short punches.
Polichev effectively controlling the action here.
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!
Polichev lands a nice shot to the body.
Polichev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Polichev blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Acosta.
Polichev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Polichev lands an uppercut.
Acosta tries a body shot but Polichev blocks it.
Acosta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ivan Polichev 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!
Good standup being displayed there by Polichev as he connects with a hook.
A big right from Acosta misses.
Acosta throws a hook to the side of Polichev's head but Polichev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Acosta lands with a hook. Polichev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Polichev is looking to clinch but Acosta is avoiding it.
Acosta has managed to clinch.
Acosta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Acosta can't find room to land a body shot as Polichev controls the action.
Acosta tries to work over Polichev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Polichev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Acosta tries a body shot but Polichev blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta tries to work over Polichev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Acosta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Polichev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Acosta lands a damaging elbow.
Acosta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Polichev tries to work over Acosta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acosta can't find room to land a body shot as Polichev controls the action.
Polichev tries a body shot but Acosta blocks it.
Acosta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polichev's elbow.
Polichev struggles to land a body shot inside as Acosta controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Acosta.
Acosta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Polichev.
Acosta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polichev's elbow.
Polichev stalling in the clinch.
Polichev tries to work over Acosta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Acosta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Polichev.
Polichev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Polichev.
Acosta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Acosta tries to work over Polichev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Acosta misses with a body punch.
Acosta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acosta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Polichev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Acosta struggles to land a body shot inside as Polichev controls his hands.
Acosta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Acosta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Polichev misses with a body punch.
Polichev blocks a body shot from Acosta.
Polichev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acosta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Acosta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Acosta tries to work over Polichev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Acosta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Polichev.
Polichev tries to throw a body punch but Acosta avoids it by throwing Polichev back against the cage.
Polichev working aggressively here.
Polichev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Acosta lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polichev digs a right hand underneath Acosta's ribcage. Acosta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Acosta misses with a body punch.
Polichev lands with a short shot to the head.
Acosta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Acosta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Polichev misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Acosta.
Acosta tries a body shot but Polichev blocks it.
Acosta blocks a body shot from Polichev.
Acosta struggles to land a body shot inside as Polichev controls his hands.
Acosta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Polichev gets through Acosta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Polichev misses with some punches.
Acosta is working for takedown but Polichev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Polichev misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polichev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Acosta can't find room to land a body shot as Polichev controls the action.
Acosta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Polichev has a couple of punches blocked by Acosta.
Acosta blocking some punches.
Acosta prevents a body shot from Polichev.
Polichev lands a right hand.
Acosta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Polichev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Acosta.
Polichev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Acosta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polichev's elbow.
Acosta prevents a body shot from Polichev.
Acosta works on Polichev's body with a couple of short punches.
Acosta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Polichev is defending well.
Acosta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Polichev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Filipe Acosta.
I think Acosta 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filipe Acosta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Shipman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximillian Xezeron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xezeron has chosen Our Truth by Lacuna Coil as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Harold Shipman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Maximillian Xezeron!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shipman keeps the fight on the outside.
Shipman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Xezeron tries a head kick but it misses.
Shipman tries to counter with a takedown but Xezeron is quick to defend against it.
Xezeron stuffs the takedown attempt from Shipman. Shipman gets slowly back to his feet.
Xezeron with the counter takedown but Shipman avoids it easily.
Xezeron scores with a one two! Shipman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
Xezeron throws a wild body kick that Shipman sees coming a mile off.
Shipman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Xezeron throws a head kick but Shipman moves out of range.
As Xezeron looks to move away, Shipman throws a big counter combo but Xezeron just gets out of the way.
Shipman shoots for a double leg takedown but Xezeron sprawls well. He's pushed Shipman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Shipman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xezeron moves into range and clinches up with Shipman.
Xezeron tries to throw a body punch but Shipman avoids it by throwing Xezeron back against the cage.
Xezeron throws a punch but it's blocked by Shipman.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shipman.
Xezeron is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shipman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Xezeron actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shipman lands a nice short elbow.
Xezeron is defending against the submission attempts here by Shipman.
Xezeron is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shipman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shipman's back!
Xezeron 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, Shipman has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Shipman wants to control his opponent's hands but Xezeron gets his hands free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron controlling well, preventing Shipman from escaping the position.
Shipman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Xezeron's arms.
Shipman grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Shipman controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
I really don't envy Shipman right now.
Xezeron is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Xezeron has the hooks in. Shipman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Shipman breaks Xezeron's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shipman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Xezeron trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xezeron is on top in guard.
Shipman trying to control the position here.
Xezeron trying to control but Shipman is working from the bottom.
Shipman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xezeron tries to free his leg and advance position but Shipman is retaining full guard.
Shipman looking for a guillotine here but Xezeron defends easily.
Xezeron postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron scoring with some ground and pound.
Shipman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Xezeron is aware though and is defending well.
Xezeron tries to free his leg and advance position but Shipman is retaining full guard.
Xezeron passes Shipman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Xezeron not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shipman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xezeron.
Shipman is defending against the submission attempts here by Xezeron.
Shipman tries to get to full guard but Xezeron has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximillian Xezeron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Shipman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shipman lands a nice looking body shot.
Shipman blocks a head kick by Xezeron.
Shipman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shipman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xezeron has managed to clinch.
Shipman goes for a takedown attempt but Xezeron pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shipman swats away the attempt to clinch by Xezeron.
Shipman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xezeron's waist but Xezeron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shipman off to one side.
Xezeron changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Shipman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xezeron attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Xezeron closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Xezeron lands in his opponent's guard.
Shipman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Xezeron is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Xezeron postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Xezeron throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shipman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xezeron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shipman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Xezeron sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shipman controls Xezeron momentarily but Xezeron frees himself.
Shipman keeping full guard, as Xezeron tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shipman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shipman pulls Xezeron in close to his closed guard and prevents Xezeron from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shipman swats away the attempt to clinch by Xezeron.
Shipman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Xezeron's half guard.
Shipman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Xezeron tries to roll over but Shipman keeps him under control.
Xezeron keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Xezeron is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shipman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Xezeron defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shipman slips a nice elbow through Xezeron's hands, connecting with Xezeron's forehead.
Shipman passes into side control, despite Xezeron's attempt to control the position.
Shipman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Shipman.
Shipman is looking to take a break and control but Xezeron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximillian Xezeron has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xezeron is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Xezeron holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Shipman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shipman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Xezeron wants to control but Shipman postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shipman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shipman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Shipman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harold Shipman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Xezeron connects with an inside leg kick.
Shipman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xezeron feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Xezeron pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shipman is keeping the position for now.
Shipman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xezeron defends well.
Xezeron trying to control but Shipman is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xezeron doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xezeron manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xezeron trying to control but Shipman is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipman wants to sweep here but Xezeron controlling him for the moment.
Xezeron tries to free his leg and advance position but Shipman is retaining full guard.
Shipman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Xezeron defends it easily.
Xezeron forces his way into half guard.
Xezeron trying to control the action but Shipman is working from the bottom.
Xezeron wants to work for an arm triangle but Shipman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shipman is trying to maintain the position but Xezeron is very close to passing his half guard.
Shipman is staying active underneath Xezeron, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shipman wants to get back to full guard.
Shipman is working hard here to advance position.
Xezeron winds up and cracks Shipman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shipman is looking to improve his position.
Shipman won't allow Xezeron to pass to mount.
Xezeron is trying to work for a kimura but Shipman is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shipman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron wants to control from the top but Shipman keeps moving.
Shipman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Xezeron is looking for a triangle but Shipman pushes his legs off easily.
Xezeron escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shipman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Xezeron keeping moving, preventing Shipman from controlling successfully.
Xezeron wants to sweep here but Shipman controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shipman trying to control the position from guard on top but Xezeron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xezeron is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shipman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Xezeron's head.
Xezeron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xezeron is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shipman tries to free his leg and advance position but Xezeron is retaining full guard.
Shipman trying to control but Xezeron is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximillian Xezeron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Xezeron 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximillian Xezeron!
Maximillian Xezeron managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Machiavelli Boutique, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Salgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Boromir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Captain Boromir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francisco Salgado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Captain Boromir!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salgado shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boromir eats them both and turns towards Salgado to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Salgado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salgado blocks a jab.
Salgado feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boromirs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boromir throws out a loose jab but Salgado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salgado throws a quick counter head kick but Boromir was just out of range.
Salgado shoots for a takedown but Boromir saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boromir gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Salgado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Salgado lands a jab.
Boromir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boromir misses the jab.
Salgado misses with a body kick.
Salgado misses with a takedown
and Boromir counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Boromir has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boromir slips under a jab from Salgado.
Boromir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salgado throws a sloppy head kick and Boromir moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boromir lands an overhand right.
Boromir throws a hook but Salgado avoids it easily.
Boromir fails in his attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boromir.
Boromir gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boromir blocks an elbow strike.
Boromir breaks the clinch.
Boromir's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salgado connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boromir scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Salgado misses the target.
The fighters circling - Boromir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salgado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boromir throws out a counter right but Salgado avoids it with no problem.
Salgado with a poor takedown
and Salgado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Salgado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salgado throws a sloppy head kick and Boromir moves out of range easily.
Boromir misses with an uppercut. Salgado saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salgado throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Salgado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boromir throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Salgado on the side of the head.
Boromir tries to clinch but Salgado is having none of it.
Salgado tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boromir counters with a nice right hand that sends Salgado toppling to the canvas! Salgado scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Boromir finish him?!
Salgado is rocked!
Boromir sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Salgado's defenses. It connects perfectly with Salgado's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Captain Boromir!
A victorious Captain Boromir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Turbo Epicity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Epicity's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Semi Charmed Life. Sato is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by True Survivor - David Hasselhoff. Kenji Sato is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Turbo Epicity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenji Sato!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epicity changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Epicity on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
Sato is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Epicity throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Epicity seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Epicity rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sato 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.
Sato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epicity moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Epicity there.
Sato takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Epicity just misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity clinches with his opponent.
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Epicity.
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!
Epicity throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sato blocks a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epicity leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Sato fails to land.
Epicity throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Epicity.
Epicity misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity tries to throw a body punch but Sato avoids it by throwing Epicity back against the cage.
Epicity lands a shot to the body.
Epicity lands with a left to the head.
Epicity throws a head punch that misses.
Epicity is working Sato over against the cage.
Epicity throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Satos head.
Epicity wants to break free but Sato has control.
Epicity lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Epicity lands a nice uppercut.
Sato looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sato stalling against the cage.
Sato misses with an elbow strike.
Sato looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sato tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epicity can't find room to land a body shot as Sato controls the action.
Sato misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sato blocking some punches.
Epicity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sato was well out of range. Poor timing from Epicity.
Sato feints a counter leg kick.
Jab from Sato.
Sato moves out of range as Epicity throws a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Sato blocks the leg kick.
Sato paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A head kick misses from Epicity.
Sato misses the shot to the body.
Sato throws a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sato!
Sato throws a body shot but no joy.
Epicity was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Epicity throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sato makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epicity throws a sloppy body shot
and Sato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Epicity throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sato counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sato wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sato misses with a head kick.
Sato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity throws a hook but Sato avoids it easily.
Epicity moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sato slips a jab from Epicity.
Epicity throws a leg kick
and Sato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epicity does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Epicity uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sato.
Sato has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sato prevents a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity struggles to land a body shot inside as Sato controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Epicity.
Epicity tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Epicity.
Sato scores with a body shot.
Sato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epicity.
Sato blocks a head kick by Epicity.
Sato throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Epicity to counter with a crisp jab.
Sato scores with a hook.
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
Sato throws a right hand that misses
and Epicity counters with a right hand to the body.
Sato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Epicity is looking to counter the offense by Sato and move into the clinch.
Epicity lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sato circles away quickly and effectively.
Sato tries to counter with a clinch but Epicity shakes him off and moves away.
Sato misses with a right hand
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sato throws an overhand right that lands on Epicity's shoulder, as Epicity tries to avoid the shot.
Sato throws a head kick that misses
and Epicity counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sato takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Epicity misses the target.
Sato avoids the body shot from Epicity.
Sato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenji Sato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Epicity throws a half hearted mid kick.
Epicity throws a leg kick but Sato checks it.
Sato misses with a hook.
Epicity seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sato cracks Epicity with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity swats away the attempt to clinch by Sato.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
Epicity uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sato has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Epicity manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Epicity was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Sato misses.
Sato has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Epicity.
Sato tries to clinch but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity misses the body punch
and Sato moves into the clinch.
Epicity is trying to break the clinch but Sato has him pressed against the cage.
Sato effectively controlling the action here.
Epicity blocks the elbow strike.
Epicity lands a nice shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epicity pushes Sato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Epicity.
Sato lands with a light punch inside.
Epicity content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Epicity lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sato pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Epicity.
Sato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Sato.
Sato avoids the body shot from Epicity.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epicity.
Sato tries to land a body kick
and Epicity connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Epicity misses with a body kick.
Sato misses with a looping right.
Sato lands with a shot to the body.
Sato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epicity.
Sato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Epicity wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Epicitys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Epicity fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Epicity lands an overhand right.
Sato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epicity half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sato looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
Sato throws a shot from downtown. Epicity moves away and avoids it.
Sato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sato avoids the body shot from Epicity.
Sato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Epicity wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Sato.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A lazy left from Epicity finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sato swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Epicity.
Epicity bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sato's head backwards.
Epicity throws a leg kick but Sato sees it coming and moves out of range.
Epicity throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sato lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sato rushes Epicity and presses him up against the cage.
Epicity's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sato wants to clinch.
Epicity is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sato.
Sato lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sato closes the distance and clinches.
Sato lands an elbow just above Epicity 's eye.
Epicity lands a hook that snaps the head of Sato backwards.
Sato blocks an uppercut.
Sato misses with the head strike.
Sato lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Turbo Epicity has been cut.
Epicity misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sato.
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sato swings wildly with an uppercut but Epicity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sato has had enough of the clinch but Epicity keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato throws a punch but it's blocked by Epicity.
Epicity escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Sato.
Epicity takes a swing at Sato's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sato, as that shot connected.
Sato tries to close the distance and clinch up but Epicity swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Epicity misses with an uppercut
and Sato counters with a slapping leg kick.
Epicity throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sato is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Epicity clinches with his opponent.
Epicity tries a body shot but Sato blocks it.
Sato tries a body shot but Epicity blocks it.
Epicity lands a shoulder strike.
Epicity can't find room to land a body shot as Sato controls the action.
Epicity is leaning against Sato and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Epicity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Epicity.
Epicity blocking some punches.
Sato has a couple of punches blocked by Epicity.
Sato is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicity tries a body shot but Sato blocks it.
Epicity lands a hook to the side of the head.
Epicity just leaning against Sato, taking a breather.
Epicity lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sato backwards.
Epicity breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sato takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epicity.
Epicity lands a right hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Epicity.
Sato tries to clinch but Epicity is having none of it.
Sato throws a head kick but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Epicity as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Epicity misses its intended target.
Sato misses with a straight right.
Epicity feints and then cracks Sato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sato down.
Epicity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sato manages to avoid it.
Sato lands a head kick!
Epicity misses the body punch
enabling Sato to counter with a crisp jab.
Epicity punishes Sato's body with a nice straight punch.
Epicity throws a push kick but Sato slaps the foot to one side.
Sato feints a counter leg kick.
Sato misses with a leg kick.
Sato throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Epicity throws a leg kick
and Sato counters with a slapping leg kick.
Epicity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sato was well out of range. Poor timing from Epicity.
Kenji Sato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sato moves in looking to clinch but Epicity pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sato. Epicity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epicity scores with a nice head shot.
Sato throws a lazy uppercut
and Epicity counters with a good, hard body kick but Sato shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sato moves out of range as Epicity throws a body kick.
Sato takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
Sato darts in trying to clinch
and Epicity makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sato looks to throw the jab but Epicity is out of range.
Epicity wants to slow Sato down by chopping away at his legs.
Sato takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turbo Epicity showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Epicity 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turbo Epicity!
Our winner, Turbo Epicity, 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.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bapu Burpha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Zackrisson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bapu Burpha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Zackrisson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Burpha.
Nice shot lands for Zackrisson.
Zackrisson's coach down at Hunter MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zackrisson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Burpha moves out of range.
Burpha throws a leg kick but Zackrisson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zackrisson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zackrisson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burpha.
Zackrisson looks for the body kick but Burpha saw that one coming.
Zackrisson blocks the body kick.
Zackrisson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burpha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burpha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Burpha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burpha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burpha looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Zackrisson moves away from the strike by Burpha.
Zackrisson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zackrisson blocks the body kick.
Burpha defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Burpha throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Burpha throws a head kick that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burpha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zackrisson moves away.
Burpha is looking to slow Zackrisson down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burpha. That's going to slow Zackrisson down.
Zackrisson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burpha throws a shot to the body.
Burpha throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Zackrisson counter with a right hand.
Burpha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zackrisson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burpha is out of range.
Zackrisson swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Burpha counter with a right hand.
Burpha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zackrisson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zackrisson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Burpha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burpha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zackrisson.
Zackrisson misses with a wild body shot.
Zackrisson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burpha is looking to counter with a body kick.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick which misses Burpha's front leg but catches the back leg as Burpha tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burpha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zackrisson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burpha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zackrisson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zackrisson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burpha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zackrisson misses with a wild body shot.
Burpha misses with a straight left.
Zackrisson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burpha takes one to the chin there.
Burpha thows a body kick. Zackrisson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zackrisson lands a nice shot to the body.
Zackrisson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zackrisson blocks a head kick by Burpha.
Zackrisson avoids the head kick by Burpha.
Zackrisson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zackrisson lands a nice shot to the body.
Zackrisson scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson throws out a leg kick but Burpha moves out of range and Zackrisson only half commits.
Nice straight punches there by Zackrisson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zackrisson.
Burpha throws out a loose jab but Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zackrisson lands a body shot.
Burpha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zackrisson motions for Burpha to come forward. Zackrisson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burpha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zackrisson with a jab.
Zackrisson lands with a nice body punch.
Burpha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zackrisson throws out the jab.
Burpha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zackrisson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Burpha counters with a low kick, right behind Zackrisson 's knee.
Zackrisson lands a leg kick that knocks Burpha off balance momentarily.
Zackrisson throws a poor cross that misses
and Burpha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zackrisson throws a leg kick which misses Burpha's front leg but catches the back leg as Burpha tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson lands a leg kick that knocks Burpha off balance momentarily.
Zackrisson misses with a shot to the body
and Burpha counters with a solid body kick.
Burpha scores with a jab. Zackrisson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Zackrisson as he connects with a hook.
Zackrisson throws a lazy right hand but Burpha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zackrisson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burpha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burpha slips under a jab.
Burpha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zackrisson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zackrisson takes a swing at Burpha's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zackrisson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burpha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zackrisson throws a low kick, looking for Burpha's leg but Burpha calmly moves out of range.
Burpha appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zackrisson. Burpha does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gabriel Zackrisson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zackrisson moves out of range of the body kick from Burpha.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zackrisson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Burpha - the referee stops the clock and Zackrisson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Burpha. Zackrisson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zackrisson misses with a hook
and Zackrisson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burpha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zackrisson was well out of range. Poor timing from Burpha.
Burpha cracks a nice hook into Zackrisson's ribs.
Zackrisson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burpha is able to avoid easily.
A clash of legs there as Burpha blocks the low kick.
Zackrisson swings for the body but Burpha moves out of range.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Burpha moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Burpha blocks it.
Zackrisson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burpha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zackrisson throws a push kick but Burpha slaps the foot to one side.
Burpha appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burpha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burpha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zackrisson throws a right hand that misses
and Burpha counters with a nice leg kick.
Burpha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zackrisson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burpha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zackrisson throws a low kick but Burpha avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Zackrisson.
Burpha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zackrisson takes a swing at Burpha's ribcage but misses.
Burpha lands with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Burpha.
Burpha lands a head kick!
Burpha drops his hands momentarily and Zackrisson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burpha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zackrisson looks to land a right hand but Burpha moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burpha lands with a hook. Zackrisson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zackrisson throws the kick towards the body but Burpha avoids it.
Burpha looks to land a body kick but Zackrisson moved away.
Zackrisson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burpha misses with a low kick.
Zackrisson slips under a jab from Burpha.
Zackrisson misses with a looping left.
Burpha scores with a jab to the body.
Zackrisson throws a right hand that misses
letting Burpha counter with a right hand.
Zackrisson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donk. Zackrisson catches Burpha right on the button with a cross.
A head kick misses from Burpha.
Zackrisson defending well as Burpha loads up on a big left hand.
Zackrisson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burpha has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zackrisson lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Zackrisson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zackrisson blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zackrisson! But no joy.
Zackrisson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burpha.
Burpha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zackrisson on the side of the head.
Burpha misses with a straight right.
Burpha lands a lovely overhand right.
Burpha misses with a looping left.
Burpha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burpha blocks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Zackrisson.
Burpha avoids the head kick by Zackrisson.
Burpha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burpha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burpha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burpha tries to score with a low kick but Zackrisson moves his leg out of the way.
Zackrisson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burpha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burpha takes a swing at Zackrisson's ribcage but misses.
Zackrisson is looking to land body kicks.
Burpha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zackrisson to score with a decent uppercut.
Burpha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burpha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Burpha misses with a shot to the body
and Burpha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burpha loads up on a big right hand but Zackrisson slips the punch.
Burpha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burpha thumps Zackrisson with a low kick.
Zackrisson looks to throw the jab but Burpha is out of range.
Burpha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zackrisson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zackrisson lands a nice hook to Burpha's body. Burpha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bapu Burpha 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.
Zackrisson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burpha connects with the punch.
That kick from Burpha tenderised Zackrisson's leg. Zackrisson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burpha cracks the inside of Zackrisson's front leg.
Zackrisson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Burpha counters with a thumping low kick.
Zackrisson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burpha throws out the jab.
Zackrisson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burpha throws a head kick that misses.
Burpha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zackrisson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burpha slips under a jab.
Zackrisson staying out of range there.
Zackrisson tests Burpha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good leg kick by Burpha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burpha loads up on a big right hand but Zackrisson slips the punch.
Burpha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
A thudding body kick lands there by Burpha!
Burpha slips under a jab.
Burpha throws a head kick that misses.
Zackrisson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zackrisson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burpha misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Burpha misses
and Zackrisson counters with a low kick, right behind Burpha 's knee.
Burpha misses with a leg kick.
Zackrisson lands a really nice looking cross but Burpha seems unphased.
Zackrisson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zackrisson swings for the body but Burpha moves out of range.
Burpha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burpha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zackrisson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson just misses with a punch to the body.
Zackrisson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zackrisson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burpha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burpha looks for the body kick but Zackrisson saw that one coming.
Burpha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burpha scores with a three punch combo!
Zackrisson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zackrisson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Burpha 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.
Burpha throws a low kick but Zackrisson moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Burpha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zackrisson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zackrisson misses with a lunging right hand
and Burpha counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burpha throws a low kick but Zackrisson avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zackrisson! But no joy.
Burpha swings widly with a right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a leg kick.
Burpha throws a leg kick which misses Zackrisson's front leg but catches the back leg as Zackrisson tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zackrisson. Burpha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zackrisson drops his hands momentarily and Burpha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zackrisson throws the left hand but Burpha avoids the punch easily.
Burpha scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zackrisson throws a lazy right hand but Burpha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burpha throws a wild body kick that Zackrisson sees coming a mile off.
A lazy body kick from Burpha
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burpha misses with a right hand
letting Zackrisson counter with a right hand.
Zackrisson feints and then cracks Burpha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burpha down.
Burpha avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burpha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burpha throws a body punch but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Burpha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zackrisson.
Decent striking displayed by Burpha there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Zackrisson misses its intended target.
Zackrisson lands with a shot to the body.
Burpha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burpha misses with a lunging right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zackrisson throws out a loose jab but Burpha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burpha moves away.
Zackrisson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burpha throws out the jab.
Zackrisson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Burpha with a body shot.
Burpha looks for the body kick but Zackrisson saw that one coming.
Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Burpha.
Burpha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burpha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zackrisson is out of range and Burpha settles back down.
It seemed like Zackrisson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Bapu Burpha did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Burpha thumps Zackrisson with a low kick.
Burpha wants to slow Zackrisson down by chopping away at his legs.
Zackrisson ducks under a wild hook from Burpha.
Zackrisson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zackrisson looks to throw the jab but Burpha is out of range.
Zackrisson fails to land with a series of punches.
Zackrisson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zackrisson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Burpha lands but Zackrisson takes it in his stride.
Zackrisson throws a series of punches but Burpha avoids them all with ease.
Zackrisson misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zackrisson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zackrisson is looking to slow Burpha down with leg kicks.
Burpha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zackrisson momentarily.
Zackrisson misses the jab.
Burpha is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice cross by Burpha.
Burpha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zackrisson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zackrisson throws a body shot but no joy.
Zackrisson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burpha defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Burpha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burpha throws a leg kick
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burpha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Burpha is predictable there
and Zackrisson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zackrisson blocks a head kick by Burpha.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zackrisson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zackrisson loads up on a big right hand but Burpha slips the punch.
Burpha lands a jab to Zackrisson's midsection.
Zackrisson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Zackrisson.
Burpha is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burpha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zackrisson throws a solid leg kick but Burpha takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zackrisson.
Burpha avoids a kick to the body.
Burpha takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zackrisson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burpha staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burpha defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Burpha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burpha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Burpha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick
and Burpha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burpha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zackrisson's calf.
Zackrisson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burpha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zackrisson throws out the jab.
Zackrisson drops his hands momentarily and Burpha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zackrisson misses with a straight left.
Zackrisson scores with a jab. Burpha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zackrisson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zackrisson motions for Burpha to come forward. Zackrisson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zackrisson throws a big shot that misses.
Burpha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burpha scores with a kick to the body.
Zackrisson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zackrisson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burpha keeps Zackrisson at a distance using the push kick.
Burpha misses with a body kick.
Burpha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
Burpha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zackrisson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Burpha moves out of range of the strikes.
Burpha misses with a leg kick
and Zackrisson counters with a nice uppercut.
Zackrisson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Zackrisson. Beautiful body shot.
Zackrisson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burpha throws out the jab.
Burpha throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zackrisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Gabriel Zackrisson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zackrisson throws an overhand right that lands on Burpha's shoulder, as Burpha tries to avoid the shot.
Zackrisson throws a front kick aimed at Burpha's knee but Burpha avoids it well.
Burpha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zackrisson on the side of the head.
Burpha misses with a kick to the body.
Zackrisson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Burpha throws a head kick that misses.
Zackrisson thows a leg kick but Burpha checks it
and Burpha counters with a nice body shot.
Burpha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zackrisson slips a straight right by Burpha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burpha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zackrisson misses with a straight left.
And Burpha counters with a quick kick to the body but Zackrisson blocks it.
Burpha thows a leg kick but Zackrisson checks it
and Zackrisson counters with a nice uppercut.
Zackrisson tries to land a front kick but Burpha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burpha avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zackrisson swings widly with a right hand
and Burpha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Burpha.
Burpha throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zackrisson lands the left hand.
Burpha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burpha throws out a powerful jab.
Burpha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Zackrisson.
Burpha looks to land a body kick but Zackrisson moved away.
Burpha moves out of range of the strikes.
Zackrisson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burpha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burpha takes a swing at Zackrisson's ribcage but misses.
Zackrisson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zackrisson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burpha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Zackrisson misses.
Burpha throws a leg kick which misses Zackrisson's front leg but catches the back leg as Zackrisson tries to avoid it.
Zackrisson misses with a shot to the body
and Burpha counters with a low kick, right behind Zackrisson 's knee.
Zackrisson misses with a hook to the body
and Burpha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zackrisson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burpha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zackrisson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burpha can pounce on him.
Zackrisson is looking to land body kicks.
Burpha cracks a nice hook into Zackrisson's ribs.
Burpha misses with a body shot
and Zackrisson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A right-left combo lands from Burpha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson throws a lazy uppercut
and Burpha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burpha cracks Zackrisson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burpha misses with a kick to the body
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burpha moves away.
Zackrisson throws a shot from downtown. Burpha moves away and avoids it.
Burpha connects with an inside leg kick.
Zackrisson moves out of range as Burpha throws a body kick.
Burpha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burpha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burpha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zackrisson lands with a right hand.
Burpha slips under a jab.
Zackrisson tried to score with a low kick but Burpha checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Burpha misses
and Zackrisson counters with a nice body shot.
Zackrisson missing with a left hand there. Burpha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burpha tries to score with a low kick but Zackrisson moves his leg out of the way.
Burpha blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burpha scores with a one two! Zackrisson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Burpha misses
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Burpha moves away from the strike by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burpha misses with a wild body shot.
Zackrisson throws an overhand right that lands on Burpha's shoulder, as Burpha tries to avoid the shot.
Burpha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zackrisson throws an off balance right hand
and Burpha counters with a thumping low kick.
Zackrisson misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bapu Burpha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burpha has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bapu Burpha!
Bapu Burpha is the new lightweight champion!
A less than humble Bapu Burpha misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nokken Bichezout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Sigfridsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nokken Bichezout has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nokken Bichezout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Sigfridsson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bichezout swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sigfridsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Sigfridsson throws a hook but Bichezout blocks it.
Bichezout ducks under a wild hook from Sigfridsson.
Bichezout seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bichezout lands a jab.
Sigfridsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sigfridsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bichezout throws an overhand right that lands on Sigfridsson's shoulder, as Sigfridsson tries to avoid the shot.
Sigfridsson misses with an uppercut. Bichezout saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sigfridsson. Bichezout does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sigfridsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigfridsson staying out of range there.
Bichezout misses with an uppercut. Sigfridsson saw that one coming.
Bichezout cracks Sigfridsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sigfridsson defending well as Bichezout loads up on a big left hand.
Sigfridsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bichezout is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sigfridsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bichezout digs a good body shot into Sigfridsson's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bichezout checks a leg kick.
Bichezout moves out of range as Sigfridsson strikes.
Bichezout wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bichezout misses the body punch
and Sigfridsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bichezout ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sigfridsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bichezout was well out of range. Poor timing from Sigfridsson.
Bichezout throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sigfridsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bichezout misses the shot to the body.
Bichezout feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sigfridssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sigfridsson moves out of range as Bichezout strikes.
Bichezout misses with a shot to the body
and Sigfridsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bichezout moves to clinch but Sigfridsson breaks away
and Sigfridsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bichezout misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bichezout staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bichezout waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sigfridsson.
Bichezout swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sigfridsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Sigfridsson missing with a left hand there. Bichezout was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bichezout is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sigfridsson.
Bichezout swings widly with a right hand
enabling Sigfridsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Sigfridsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bichezout misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Sigfridsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bichezout waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson walks into a left hand.
Nokken Bichezout seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bichezout closes the distance and clinches.
Bichezout lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bichezout misses with some punches.
Sigfridsson wants to break free but Bichezout has control.
Bichezout throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Bichezout.
I was talking to Bichezout's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bichezout misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sigfridsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bichezout moves out of range as Sigfridsson strikes.
Bichezout misses with an uppercut
and Sigfridsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bichezout ducks under a wild hook from Sigfridsson.
Bichezout misses the body punch
and Bichezout takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bichezout swings widly with a right hand
and Sigfridsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bichezout throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a nice right hand that sends Bichezout toppling to the canvas! Bichezout scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sigfridsson finish him?!
Bichezout is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sigfridsson cracks Bichezout with a left hook right on the temple and Bichezout goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Sigfridsson lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Bichezout is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Sigfridsson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Cleary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loke Westlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Loke Westlund enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Cleary!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Loke Westlund!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Westlund misses.
Westlund throws a low kick, looking for Cleary's leg but Cleary calmly moves out of range.
Cleary throws an off balance right hand
and Westlund counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Westlund's coach down at Academy of Arse Whoopers was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Westlund's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cleary cracks Westlund with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Westlund misses with a body shot.
Westlund misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Cleary misses.
Westlund digs a good body shot into Cleary's ribs.
Cleary throws a jab when Westlund was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Westlund - just one landing.
Westlund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cleary swings widly with a right hand
and Westlund counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cleary takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Cleary misses with a wild body shot.
Cleary throws a right hand that misses
and Westlund counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Westlund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cleary.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleary tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Westlund bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Westlund moves out of range of the strikes.
Cleary lands with a cross.
Westlund misses with a low kick.
Westlund throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cleary ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Westlund moves away.
Cleary misses the shot to the body.
Westlund throws the left hand but Cleary avoids the punch easily.
As Westlund tries to get set, Cleary tries to push him back and clinch up but Westlund manages to avoid the attempt.
Cleary ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cleary throws a hook but Westlund blocks it.
Westlund now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cleary lands an overhand right.
Westlund ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Cleary checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleary throws the left hand but Westlund avoids the punch easily.
Westlund smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cleary just misses with a punch to the body.
Westlund is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Westlund blocks a jab.
Westlund missing with a left hand there. Cleary was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cleary tries to clinch but Westlund moves out of range.
Westlund lands with a shot to the body.
Cleary swings away with a body shot that misses
and Westlund counters with a straight right hand.
Cleary blocks a jab.
Westlund bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cleary swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cleary throws a shot from downtown. Westlund moves away and avoids it.
Westlund scores with a nice strike.
Westlund waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cleary.
Westlund looks to throw the jab but Cleary is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleary walks into a jab.
Cleary avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Westlund avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Westlund releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Westlund on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cleary digs a good hook to Westlund's body.
Cleary throws a body shot but no joy.
Westlund slips a straight right by Cleary.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Westlund.
Cleary throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Westlund sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Westlund let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cleary throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Westlund counters with a good low kick that Cleary was not able to check.
Cleary looks to land a left hand but Westlund moved out of range nicely.
Westlund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cleary sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cleary moves forwards but Westlund connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Westlund looks to land a left hand but Cleary moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westlund connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Westlund slips a straight right by Cleary.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cleary rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Westlund counters with a thumping low kick.
Cleary throws an off balance right hand
and Westlund counters with a nice uppercut.
Loke Westlund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cleary fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Westlund lands a nice shot to the body.
Westlund throws a nice looking combination but Cleary bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Westlund throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cleary counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Westlund thinking.
Westlund closes the distance and clinches.
Cleary missing with knees to the body.
Westlund misses with some punches.
Cleary misses with some punches.
Westlund throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clearys head.
Westlund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loke Westlund 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.
Cleary is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cleary throws a jab but it's blocked by Westlund.
Cleary waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Westlund.
Cleary will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Westlund swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Westlund throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cleary uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Westlund.
Westlund takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cleary misses the shot to the body.
Westlund moves out of range as Cleary strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westlund throws a good cross that connects.
Cleary connects with a right hand. Westlund shakes it off.
Westlund pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Westlund slips under a jab.
Westlund is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cleary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loke Westlund seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westlund throws a sloppy body shot
and Cleary counters by moving into the clinch.
Westlund blocks a body shot from Cleary.
Cleary blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cleary can't find room to land a body shot as Westlund controls the action.
Cleary tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Westlund avoiding damage as Cleary throws knees to the body.
Cleary throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Westlund blocks it with crossed arms.
Cleary is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Westlund is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Westlund.
A head punch on the inside from Westlund fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Westlund.
Cleary is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Westlund is looking to control Cleary's arms but Cleary gets an underhook and turns him. Now Westlund has his back to the cage.
Still in the clinch, Westlund scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Cleary.
Westlund is working Cleary over against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Cleary has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cleary struggles to land a body shot inside as Westlund controls his hands.
Westlund lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Westlund.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Westlund avoiding damage as Cleary throws knees to the body.
Cleary tries to throw a body punch but Westlund avoids it by throwing Cleary back against the cage.
Westlund blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Westlund blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Westlund lands an uppercut.
Westlund lands a hook that snaps the head of Cleary backwards.
Westlund managing to block the knees to the body from Cleary.
Cleary is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Westlund is defending well for now.
Cleary misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Westlund lands a body shot in the clinch.
Westlund blocks a body shot from Cleary.
Westlund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Westlund avoiding damage as Cleary throws knees to the body.
Cleary goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cleary tries to work over Westlund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cleary is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Westlund is defending well for now.
Cleary is leaning against Westlund and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Loke Westlund seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Westlund on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleary goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cleary goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cleary tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Westlund avoids it.
Cleary tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Westlund escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cleary lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Westlund misses.
Nice defenses there by Cleary.
Cleary throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Westlund counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cleary thinking.
Westlund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cleary.
Westlund stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Westlund wants it to stay on the feet.
Cleary gets the takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Cleary.
Cleary tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cleary has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Westlund stops Cleary from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleary working away.
Westlund is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Westlund wants to get back to full guard.
Westlund won't allow Cleary to pass to mount.
Westlund is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cleary missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cleary is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Westlund has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cleary is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Patrick Cleary will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Westlund lands a right hook to the body.
Westlund looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleary is just out of range.
Westlund lands a leg kick that knocks Cleary off balance momentarily.
Cleary throws a shot from downtown. Westlund moves away and avoids it.
Cleary uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Westlund.
Westlund looks to land a right hand but Cleary moved out of range.
Westlund loads up on a big right hand but Cleary slips the punch.
Cleary tries to counter by clinching up but Westlund breaks away and moves out of range.
Cleary throws the left hand but Westlund avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary looks to land a left hand but Westlund moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cleary looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Westlund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cleary throws out the jab.
Westlund is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleary waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Westlund.
Cleary throws a hook to the side of Westlund's head but Westlund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Westlund let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Westlund, right into the meat.
Westlund with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Westlund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cleary staying out of range there.
Cleary tries to clinch but Westlund moves out of range.
Westlund looks to throw the jab but Cleary is out of range.
Westlund scores with the left hand. Cleary knows he should have avoided that one.
Cleary throws a hook to the side of Westlund's head but Westlund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cleary changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Westlund tries to avoid it but Cleary manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Westlund to the ground. Westlund escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Westlund throws a big counter head kick but Cleary avoids it with no problem.
Cleary throws a lazy uppercut
and Westlund counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cleary on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Westlund swings widly with a right hand
and Cleary counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleary is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cleary 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.
Westlund won't allow Cleary to pass to mount.
Cleary is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Westlund has managed to free his arm - good work.
Westlund tries to get to full guard but Cleary has control of the leg.
Cleary is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Westlund doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cleary.
Cleary trying to control from half guard but Westlund is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleary thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cleary is looking to advance position but Westlund won't allow it.
Cleary moves nicely into side control.
Patrick Cleary overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Westlund is looking to reverse the position.
Cleary goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Westlund rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cleary's guard! Nice work there by Westlund!
Westlund must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cleary looking for a sweep. Not yet Cleary, not yet.
Cleary is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westlund is looking to stand up but Cleary won't let him.
Cleary keeping full guard, as Westlund tries to pass.
Westlund wants to control from the top but Cleary keeps moving.
Cleary wants to sweep but no luck.
Westlund passes Cleary's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cleary manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cleary has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Westlund has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loke Westlund really 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.
Westlund scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cleary doesn't seem bothered though.
Westlund lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Westlund throws a jab when Cleary was well out of range.
Cleary tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Westlund manages to circle out of the way.
Cleary looks to score with a jab to the body but Westlund is just out of range.
Westlund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cleary.
Cleary tries to close the distance and clinch up but Westlund swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cleary misses with an uppercut.
Cleary throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Westlund misses its intended target.
Westlund checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice side step and Westlund releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Westlund cracks a nice hook into Cleary's ribs.
Cleary jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Westlund throws the left hand but Cleary avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westlund ducks under a wild hook from Cleary.
Westlund lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cleary at a distance.
Cleary misses the jab.
Westlund moves out of range of the strikes.
Westlund let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cleary takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Westlund misses with a straight left.
Cleary misses with a right hand
and Westlund counters with a nice body shot.
Cleary throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Westlund lands with an overhand left.
Westlund bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Westlund cracks Cleary with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cleary lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cleary scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westlund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cleary manages to avoid it.
Cleary tries to counter by clinching up but Westlund breaks away and moves out of range.
Cleary throws a lazy uppercut
and Westlund counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleary throws a lazy uppercut
and Westlund counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Westlund slips under a jab.
Cleary takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cleary is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Westlund enables Cleary to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Westlund manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cleary pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Westlund is keeping the position for now.
Westlund lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Cleary has an active guard here but Westlund has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cleary is looking for a sweep. Westlund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleary is in trouble now - Westlund has advanced to mount!
Cleary really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Westlund controlling the position easily from mount.
Cleary tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Westlund looking to control but Cleary is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cleary is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westlund tries to control but Cleary wriggling away.
Cleary slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cleary tries to get to full guard but Westlund has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Westlund in particular looking to stall.
Cleary tries to get to full guard but Westlund has control of the leg.
Westlund is trying to control. Cleary wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cleary is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loke Westlund dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Cleary lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Westlund ducks under a wild hook from Cleary.
Westlund cracks a nice hook into Cleary's ribs.
Cleary throws a big shot that misses.
Westlund let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cleary throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cleary lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Cleary misses the target.
Westlund doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Westlund checks a low kick from Cleary.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary throws the left hand but Westlund avoids the punch easily.
Westlund has managed to clinch.
Westlund prevents a body shot from Cleary.
Cleary misses with a punch to the body.
Westlund breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westlund scores with a jab to the head.
Westlund throws a body shot but no joy.
Westlund throws a looping overhand right but Cleary ducks down to avoid it.
Cleary uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Westlund.
Cleary tries to counter by clinching up but Westlund breaks away and moves out of range.
Cleary gets a takedown into half guard.
Westlund wants to improve his position but Cleary is controlling well.
Cleary passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cleary won't let Westlund get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleary looking to take Westlund's back but Westlund rolls and after a scramble, Westlund ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Westlund to escape a tricky position.
Patrick Cleary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westlund got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cleary has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Westlund has managed to get both his arms back between Cleary's legs - danger averted.
Cleary wants to hit a switch here but Westlund passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cleary there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleary is trying desperately to improve position.
Cleary looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Cleary tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleary tries to improve his position but instead Westlund has taken his back!
I really don't envy Cleary right now.
Westlund just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Westlund keeps control of the position as Cleary tries to break free.
Loke Westlund is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Westlund tries to keep control of the position but Cleary is staying busy.
Cleary rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cleary is looking for a sweep. Westlund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Westlund is keen to just control but Cleary is a slippery customer.
Cleary is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleary gets full guard.
Westlund is pushing down on Cleary's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cleary is fighting to maintain full guard but Westlund has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cleary wants to improve his position but Westlund is controlling well.
Westlund looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cleary tries to get to full guard but Westlund has control of the leg.
Cleary is staying active underneath Westlund, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Loke Westlund.
Well Westlund 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Loke Westlund! Loke Westlund retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Loke Westlund 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.
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