PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael The Count (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Jonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Count comes to the ring accompanied by The streets don't love you no more!!!. Jonsson has chosen Lover's Concerto by Kelly Chen as his entrance music. 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.

The Count
vs
Jonsson

185 cm
20
170 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

176 cm
22
175 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael The Count!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Jonsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but The Count paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jonsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Count misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jonsson.
Jonsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Count sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jonsson somewhat.
The Count keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice body punch from The Count.
Jonsson misses with a takedown attempt - The Count sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Michael The Count has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Jonsson.
Jonsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jonsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Count defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jonsson.
The Count connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jonsson misses with a takedown attempt - The Count sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jonsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jonsson looks gassed!
Nice jab there from The Count.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson walks into a straight right hand from The Count.
The Count scores with a jab.
The Count throws out a powerful jab.
Jonsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good standup being displayed there by The Count as he connects with a hook.
The Count lands with a nice body punch.
The Count lands with a hook. Jonsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jonsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Count lunges at Jonsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jonsson's hand.
The Count fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from The Count.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Count with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Count slips a straight right by Jonsson.
Jonsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Count sprawls well. The Count wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jonsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jonsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jonsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson tries to clinch there but The Count circles away.
The Count avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Count comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Count looks to land a combination but Jonsson avoids it well.
The Count with a jab.
Jonsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Count cracks Jonsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Count keeps the fight on the outside.
The Count lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jonsson at a distance.
The Count scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jonsson doesn't manage to clinch there - The Count circles away.
The Count throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jonsson walks into a jab.
The Count scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice body punch from The Count.
Jonsson wants to clinch.
The Count scores with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Count comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Count ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jonsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Count tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Count cracks Jonsson with a good jab.
The Count throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jonsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Count smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Count swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jonsson.
The Count lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Count scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jonsson tries to clinch up but The Count circles away and keeps his distance.
Michael The Count is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from The Count.
The Count throws out a powerful jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Count scores with a shot to the body.
The Count fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Jonsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Count stuffs the takedown.
Jonsson walks into a straight right hand from The Count.
Jonsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Count.
An inside leg kick lands from The Count.
Nice uppercut there from The Count.
Jonsson ducks right into an uppercut from The Count.
The Count throws the kick towards the body but Jonsson avoids it.
The Count fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jonsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Count ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Count tries to bum rush Jonsson with a series of wild strikes but Jonsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jonsson ducks right into an uppercut from The Count.
The Count scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Count punishes Jonsson's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael The Count dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The Count lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Count, as that shot connected.
The Count throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Count uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jonsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Count throws a good cross that connects.
The Count uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Jonsson darts in and clinches The Count up against the ropes.
Jonsson is trying desperately to land a takedown but The Count is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jonsson.
Jonsson has The Count pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. The Count manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Count wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jonsson has him pressed against the ropes.
Jonsson wants a takedown.
Jonsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Michael The Count has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Jonsson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jonsson is working for takedown but The Count is calmly controlling the position for now.
The Count is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Count working hard to break the clinch.
Jonsson is breathing heavily.
Jonsson keeps control of The Count as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jonsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
The Count working hard to break the clinch.
The Count lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jonsson backwards.

The Count's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Count lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jonsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Count lands with an overhand left.
The Count ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Count thuds his right hand into Jonsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jonsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Count lands with a nice body punch.
The Count scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Count tries a head kick but it misses.
Jonsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Count but The Count pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice combination there by The Count.
The Count stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A left and a right from The Count both land. Nice combination.
The Count is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jonsson can do to turn this around?
The Count scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jonsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jonsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Count is fending him off so far but Jonsson persists. Nope, The Count circles away and we're back to standing.
Michael The Count is winning the standup battle so far.
The Count keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Count connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jonsson momentarily.
Jonsson wants to clinch up but The Count keeps it at a distance.
The Count's corner calls for a 1-2. The Count obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Count lands a slapping body shot.
The Count punishes Jonsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jonsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jonsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Jonsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Count scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jonsson in his tracks.
The Count connects with the punch.
The Count takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Count scores with a shot to the body.
Jonsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab from The Count.
The Count cracks a nice hook into Jonsson's ribs.
Jonsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson closes the distance and clinches up with The Count, looking for a takedown. Jonsson pushes The Count against the ropes but The Count circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Count cracks Jonsson with an open hand slap.
The Count punishes Jonsson's body with a nice straight punch.
The Count throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jonsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jonsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Count fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jonsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Count closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jonsson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jonsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Count bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jonsson's head.
Jonsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Count lands with an uppercut that bounces Jonsson off the ropes and back into rage.
The Count thuds his right hand into Jonsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jonsson shoots in but The Count avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andreas Jonsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Count jabs at Jonsson's body.
The Count uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jonsson has time to react.
The Count throws a good cross that connects.
The Count cracks Jonsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jonsson walks into a straight right hand from The Count.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Count connects with a single shot there.
The Count throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jonsson on the side of the head.
The Count throws a head kick but Jonsson moves out of range.
The Count dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Count dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jonsson takes one to the side of the head.
The Count changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jonsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jonsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael The Count dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

The Count cracks Jonsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from The Count.
Jonsson dives in and grabs The Count's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Count pushes down on Jonsson's head and hops out.
Jonsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jonsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Count wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Count lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The Count scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Count closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The Count throws a nice looking combination but Jonsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jonsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Count throws a series of strikes that have Jonsson backpedaling.
The Count scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The Count lands a body shot.
Jonsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Count lands a nice hook to Jonsson's body. Jonsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Count lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Count fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jonsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Count cracks Jonsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Count keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Michael The Count has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Jonsson.
The Count scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jonsson in his tracks.
Jonsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Count lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jonsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jonsson fails with the takedown.
Jonsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body punch from The Count.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Count!
Decent striking displayed by The Count there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Count lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jonsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jonsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Count wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jonsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jonsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Count lands a nice looking body shot.
The Count fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jonsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Count comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as The Count lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jonsson doesn't seem phased though.
The Count ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Count connects with a body shot.
The Count scores with a leg kick.
The Count lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jonsson walks into a straight right hand from The Count.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Count lands a right hook to the body.
Jonsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Count finds it's way round the side to connect with Jonsson's head.
Jonsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jonsson takes one on the button.
Jonsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Count scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jonsson in his tracks.
Jonsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Count cracks a nice hook into Jonsson's ribs.
Jonsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jonsson takes one to the chin there.
Jonsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Count throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jonsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jonsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jonsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Count digs a good hook to Jonsson's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Count throws a series of punches but Jonsson avoids them all with ease.
The Count defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jonsson.
The Count lands with an uppercut that bounces Jonsson off the ropes and back into rage.
The Count throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jonsson takes one to the chin there.
The Count changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Count, as that shot connected.
Jonsson looks for a takedown but The Count sprawls well.
The Count throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jonsson needs to keep his hands up - The Count had a free shot at his head there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Count tries to land a front kick but Jonsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Count closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The Count connects with a right hand. Jonsson shakes it off.
The Count is working the combinations to good effect here.
A jab from The Count does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael The Count clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jonsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Count takes a swing at Jonsson's ribcage but misses.
The Count scores with a body shot.
Jonsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Count fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jonsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Count moves into range and connects with a jab.
The Count connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from The Count does it's job there.
The Count stuffs the takedown.
Jonsson misses with a body shot.
The Count connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jonsson's hands.
The Count lands an overhand right.
The Count lands with a straight right. Jonsson didn't see that one coming.
Jonsson walks into a stiff left hand from The Count.
The Count lands a lovely overhand right.
Jonsson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Horrible takedown by Jonsson or perhaps it was just good defense by The Count which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Count scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Count stalks Jonsson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jonsson's face. Jonsson staggers backwards, shaken.
Jonsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jonsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but The Count paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Count connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jonsson's hands.
Good exchange - The Count coming out on top.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jonsson is defended easily by The Count.
Michael The Count has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Jonsson.
The Count goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jonsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Count tries to avoid it but Jonsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Count to the ground. The Count escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Count thuds a left hand into Jonsson's body.
The Count lands a with a good body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Count ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jonsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Count throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jonsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Count scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Count lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Count scores with a jab to the head.
The Count with a nice cross.
A low kick from Jonsson misses
and The Count counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Count connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab, jab by The Count - just one landing.
Jonsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jonsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Count lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jonsson tries to move into range but The Count moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Count connects with a crisp jab.
The Count connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jonsson. Jonsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jonsson throws and low kick but The Count moves out of range easily.
The Count scores with a jab to the body.
Jonsson takes one on the button.
The Count stuns Jonsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jonsson wants to clinch
and The Count counters with a head kick. That will keep Jonsson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice uppercut lands for The Count. That snapped Jonsson's head back.
The Count lands a body shot.
Jonsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jonsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson needs to keep his hands up - The Count had a free shot at his head there.
Jonsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Count counters with a left to the body.
Donk. The Count catches Jonsson right on the button with a cross.
The Count connects with a right hand. Jonsson shakes it off.
Jonsson moves out of range as The Count throws a body kick.
Jonsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Count counters with a nice uppercut.
Jonsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Jonsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Count lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jonsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Count scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jonsson misses with a takedown attempt
letting The Count counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael The Count had his way with Andreas Jonsson in that 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.

The Count works Jonsson's body with a nice hook.
The Count lands a slapping body shot.
Jonsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jonsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jonsson tries for a takedown but The Count circles away easily
and The Count connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Count scores with a shot to the body.
The Count fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jonsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Count throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The Count wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jonsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jonsson moves forwards but The Count connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Count lands a jab to the nose.
The Count moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jonsson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The Count lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jonsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and The Count counters with a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Count lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab from The Count.
Jonsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Count throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Count lands a nice hook to Jonsson's body. Jonsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Count punishes Jonsson's body with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Count.
Jonsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A good leg kick by The Count.
Jonsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The Count tests Jonsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Count cracks a nice hook into Jonsson's ribs.
The Count throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jonsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Count counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Michael The Count has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Jonsson.
The Count lands a head shot.
Jonsson tries to clinch but The Count moves away
letting The Count counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Count scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jonsson doesn't seem bothered though.
The Count lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to de liver by The Count. Beautiful body shot.
Jonsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A kick lands to the mid section there for The Count.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Count.
Jonsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The Count cracks a nice hook into Jonsson's ribs.
The Count scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jonsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A right-left combo lands from The Count.
The Count with a jab.
Jonsson walks into a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Count counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Count dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Count misses with the combination.
Jonsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Count lands with a shot to the body.
Michael The Count is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good shot there by The Count.
The Count lands a jab to the head.
Jonsson wants to clinch but The Count slips to the side
and The Count counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Count throws out a powerful jab.
The Count dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jonsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Count lands a right hook to the body.
Jonsson shoots and misses
and The Count makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jonsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Count throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jonsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jonsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andreas Jonsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Count scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Count takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Count.
The Count lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The Count lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Count dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Count punishes Jonsson's body with a nice straight punch.
The Count scores with a shot to the body.
Jonsson walks into a left hand.
The Count lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jonsson at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael The Count showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Count 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:40
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:40
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael The Count!
Michael The Count is the new welterweight champion!