PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Burke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Instant Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burke comes into the arena with Discoboys - I came for you blaring out of the sound system. Solomon Burke has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Burke
vs
Fighter

188 cm
24
192 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

190 cm
24
190 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

XTREME PWNAGE
Fight Club Clothing™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Solomon Burke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Instant Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burke misses with a low kick.
Burke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burke moves away from the strike by Fighter.
Burke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fighter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burke momentarily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Burke.
Burke lands a really nice looking cross but Fighter seems unphased.
Burke throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A punch combination from Fighter misses.
Fighter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burke throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burke keeps Fighter at a distance using the push kick.
Burke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fighter looks to land a combination but Burke avoids it well.
Fighter looks gassed!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burke, right into the meat.
Burke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fighter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burke.
Burke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fighter's sensitive parts.
Burke thows a body kick. Fighter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Burke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fighter.
Burke scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Burke.
A thudding body kick lands there by Burke!
Instant Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burke throws a good cross that connects.
Fighter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burke.
Burke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burke keeps Fighter at a distance using the push kick.
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!
Burke lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Instant Fighter has been cut.
Fighter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burke.
Burke throws a nice head kick!
Burke throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burke.
A thudding body kick lands there by Burke!
Burke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fighter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burke.
Burke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Burke throws a leg kick which misses Fighter's front leg but catches the back leg as Fighter tries to avoid it.
Burke lands a front kick.
Burke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fighter's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter blocks a head kick by Burke.
Fighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burke throws a leg kick which misses Fighter's front leg but catches the back leg as Fighter tries to avoid it.
Fighter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Burke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fighter's sensitive parts.
Burke lands with a hook. Fighter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fighter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Burke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burke scores with a punch to the head.
Burke lands a head kick. Fighter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fighter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fighter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Burke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fighter avoids the head kick by Burke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burke.
Burke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burke.
Burke pushes Fighter away with a front kick.
Burke lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fighter backs up against the cage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Burke.
Burke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Burke.
An inside leg kick lands from Burke.
Burke punishes Fighter's body with a nice straight punch.
Fighter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Burke throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fighter's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burke lands a nice looking body kick.
Burke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fighter. That did some damage!
Burke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fighter takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fighter will feel that in the morning.
Fighter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burke can pounce on him.
Burke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fighter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fighter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burke defending well as Fighter loads up on a big left hand.
Fighter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fighter throws a combination that misses
and Burke counters with a nice leg kick.
Fighter on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Burke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fighter momentarily.
Burke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fighter on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burke throws a front kick that sends Fighter stumbling back into the cage.
Burke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burke.
Burke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Burke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Instant Fighter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fighter throws out a loose jab but Burke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Burke counters with a nice leg kick.
Fighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fighter misses with a shot to the body
and Burke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fighter's knee momentarily.
Burke scores with a head kick.
Burke throws a head kick that misses.
Fighter missing with a left hand there. Burke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burke lands a high kick!
Fighter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Burke. That one must have hurt.
Burke is looking to slow Fighter down with leg kicks.
Burke bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burke.
Burke throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Burke lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fighter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burke. Burke obviously looking to wear him down.
Fighter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burke 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burke throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fighter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burke defending well as Fighter loads up on a big left hand.
Fighter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Burke.
Burke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fighter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Burke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fighter tries to clinch
and Burke counters with a head kick. That will keep Fighter thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Burke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Solomon Burke is winning the standup battle so far.
Fighter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burke throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Burke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter tries to bum rush Burke with a series of wild strikes but Burke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick from Burke lands but Fighter takes it in his stride.
Fighter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fighter's knee momentarily.
Burke throws a right and a left that Fighter avoids nicely.
Burke bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Burke scores with a head kick.
Burke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Burke lands with a nice body kick.
Burke tries to bum rush Fighter with a series of wild strikes but Fighter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burke lands with a nice body kick.
Fighter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burke can pounce on him.
Burke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fighter.
Fighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fighter throws a combination that misses
and Burke counters with a solid body kick.
Instant Fighter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fighter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burke is looking to slow Fighter down with leg kicks.
Burke connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Burke.
Burke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fighter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Burke. That one must have hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burke.
Both fighters circling a little - Burke finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burke.
Fighter misses with a few strikes there.
Burke scores with a leg kick.
Burke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fighter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burke can pounce on him.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burke moves away.
Burke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burke lands with an uppercut that bounces Fighter off the cage and back into rage.
Burke is looking to slow Fighter down with leg kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burke scores with a sloppy right hand. Fighter should have avoided that one.
Fighter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fighter takes one on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burke. That's going to slow Fighter down.
Fighter blocks a head kick by Burke.
A big right from Fighter misses.
Fighter throws a shot from downtown. Burke moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burke lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Burke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burke connects with a solid leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good leg kick by Burke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burke thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fighter if he has to take too many more of those.
Burke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Burke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Burke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Instant Fighter's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Burke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fighter's calf.
Fighter misses with a double jab
and Burke counters with a low kick, right behind Fighter 's knee.
Burke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fighter avoids the head kick by Burke.
Burke is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fighter.
Burke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fighter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burke. That's going to slow Fighter down.
Fighter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Burke feints and then cracks Fighter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fighter down.
Fighter takes a kick to the side of the head.
Burke defending well as Fighter loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Fighter misses.
Fighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fighter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter misses with a looping left.
Burke scores with a leg kick.
Fighter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Burke explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fighter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Burke scores with a leg kick.
A head kick from Burke lands but Fighter takes it in his stride.
Fighter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burke can pounce on him.
Fighter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burke, right into the meat.
Fighter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burke scores with a kick to the body.
Burke misses with a head kick.
Burke feints and then cracks Fighter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fighter down.
Burke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fighter's sensitive parts.
Fighter misses with a straight right.
Burke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fighter. That did some damage!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping body kick lands there for Burke.
Burke thows a body kick. Fighter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Burke thumps Fighter with a low kick.
Burke lands with a cross.

Fighter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Burke lands a nice uppercut.
Burke digs a right hand underneath Fighter's ribcage. Fighter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Burke.
Burke lands a body punch in the clinch.

Burke breaks from the clinch.
Burke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fighter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burke.
Burke throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Burke throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fighter wants to clinch but Burke slips to the side
letting Burke counter with a right hand.
Burke lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burke lands a right hook to the body.
Burke defending well as Fighter loads up on a big left hand.
Burke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fighter. That did some damage!
A nice inside leg kick there by Burke. That's going to slow Fighter down.
Fighter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fighter might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burke.
Burke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burke scores with a head kick.
Burke throws a front kick that sends Fighter stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burke.
Burke lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Burke.
Burke lands a head kick. Fighter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Burke pushes Fighter away with a front kick.
Fighter throws a right hand that Burke ducks under and follows up with a left that Burke also avoids with ease.
Burke throws a head kick that Fighter semi-blocks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burke throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Burke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burke thumps Fighter with a low kick.
Burke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burke slips under a jab.
Fighter misses with a looping left.
Burke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burke scores with a nice right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fighter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Burke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Burke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fighter can do to turn this around?
Burke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burke throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Burke clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Instant Fighter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jab from Burke.
Burke scoring well with a low kick there.
Fighter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Burke counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fighter is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Burke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fighter.
Burke moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Burke thows a body kick. Fighter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burke.
Burke lands a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burke. That's going to slow Fighter down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burke. That's going to slow Fighter down.
A jab lands there for Burke.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burke.
Burke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burke throws a sloppy head kick and Fighter moves out of range easily.
Burke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fighter is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burke.
Burke throws a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burke slips a straight right by Fighter.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Burke.
Burke lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Burke ducks under a wild hook from Fighter.
Burke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burke lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A good leg kick by Burke.
Fighter throws an overhand right that lands on Burke's shoulder, as Burke tries to avoid the shot.
Burke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fighter in his tracks.
An inside leg kick lands from Burke.
Burke throws a wild body kick that Fighter sees coming a mile off.
Fighter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fighter. That did some damage!
Burke lands a head kick. Fighter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Burke slips a jab from Fighter.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fighter throws a hook to the side of Burke's head but Burke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fighter misses with an uppercut. Burke saw that one coming.
Fighter slips a straight right by Burke.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burke.
Burke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burke thows a body kick. Fighter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Burke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burke thows a body kick. Fighter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Good leg kick by Burke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Burke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burke feints and then cracks Fighter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fighter down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burke.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burke.
Burke throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burke moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Burke throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Burke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fighter. Fighter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burke lands with a nice body kick.
Burke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fighter. That did some damage!
Burke lands a nice looking body kick.
Burke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fighter will feel that in the morning.
Fighter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burke. Burke obviously looking to wear him down.
Burke tries a head kick but it misses.
Burke is looking to slow Fighter down with leg kicks.
Burke lands a high kick!
Fighter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burke thows a body kick. Fighter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Burke lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Burke.
Crunch! Burke slams his shin into Fighter's torso.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burke throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice jab there from Burke.
Burke lands a nice looking body kick.
Burke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fighter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burke. Burke obviously looking to wear him down.
Burke thows a body kick. Fighter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Good leg kick by Burke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burke.
Fighter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good leg kick by Burke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fighter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Burke counters with a body kick that stops Fighter in his tracks momentarily.
Burke lands a head kick. Fighter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Burke.
Burke feints and then cracks Fighter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fighter down.
Burke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Burke had his way with Instant Fighter in that round.
The cut man is working on Instant Fighter'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. This is the final round!

Fighter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burke.
Burke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fighter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fighter misses with a straight right.
Fighter throws a big shot that misses.
Fighter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burke.
Fighter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burke.
Fighter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burke.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fighter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Burke - the referee stops the clock and Fighter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Burke. Fighter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Burke scores with a spinning back kick!
Burke lands a high kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Burke. That's going to slow Fighter down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Burke!
Burke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burke jabs at Fighter's body.
Burke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fighter.
Burke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fighter is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burke dodges the punch combination from Fighter.
Burke lands with a kick to the ribs.
Burke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burke throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fighter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burke thumps Fighter with a low kick.
Burke connects with a high kick.
Burke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fighter darts in trying to clinch
and Burke counters with a good low kick that Fighter was not able to check.
Fighter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fighter throws a hook but Burke avoids it easily.
Burke scores with a push kick.
Good exchange - Burke coming out on top.
Solomon Burke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter 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!
Burke scores with a decent looking hook.
Fighter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burke. Burke obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Fighter misses.
Fighter misses with a hook.
Burke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Burke.
Burke scores with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burke.
Burke cracks Fighter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Burke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burke slips under a jab from Fighter.
Burke throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fighter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Burke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fighter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fighter throws a right hand that Burke ducks under and follows up with a left that Burke also avoids with ease.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burke, right into the meat.
Burke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burke throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fighter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab lands there for Burke.
Burke lands a head kick!
Burke connects with a solid leg kick.
Instant Fighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Burke.
Burke lands a head kick!
Burke lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fighter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burke throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Burke.
Burke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burke thumps Fighter with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Burke.
Nice body kick there by Burke.
Burke lands with a hook. Fighter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fighter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burke. Burke obviously looking to wear him down.
Burke lands a nice hook to Fighter's body. Fighter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burke connects with a high kick.
Burke pushes Fighter away with a front kick.
Burke throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fighter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Burke.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Burke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fighter blocks a head kick by Burke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon Burke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burke 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:40
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:40
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Burke!
Solomon Burke retains his middleweight title!