PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abayo Bokhari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Paulsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulsen has chosen Illmerica (Natty Rico Sax Rework) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bokhari
vs
Paulsen

192 cm
24
240 lbs
15 - 1 - 0

205 cm
25
275 lbs
20 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abayo Bokhari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Paulsen!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bokhari moves out of range as Paulsen strikes.
Bokhari throws a big shot that misses.
Bokhari throws a jab but it's blocked by Paulsen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paulsen. Bokhari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bokhari with a hook.
Bokhari gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Paulsen counters with an inside leg kick.
Bokhari misses with a left hand
and Paulsen counters with a two punch combo.
Bokhari connects with an inside leg kick.
Bokhari looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Bokhari darts in and clinches Paulsen up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paulsen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paulsen.
Bokhari blocks an elbow strike.
Paulsen lands with a left to the head.
Bokhari prevents Paulsen from breaking the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bokhari as the two fighters clinch.
Paulsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Bokhari.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bokhari.
Bokhari blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulsen cracks Bokhari with a nice body shot.
Paulsen misses with a body punch.
Paulsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paulsen blocks a body shot from Bokhari.
Bokhari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paulsen is leaning against Bokhari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Paulsen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paulsen.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bokhari as Paulsen tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Bokhari.
Paulsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bokhari struggles to land a body shot inside as Paulsen controls his hands.
Paulsen tries to throw a body punch but Bokhari avoids it by throwing Paulsen back against the cage.
Paulsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bokhari tries a body shot but Paulsen blocks it.
Paulsen works on Bokhari's body with a couple of short punches.
Paulsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Bokhari.
A short left from Paulsen.
Paulsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bokhari lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Paulsen.
Paulsen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bokhari just stands there and leans against the cage.
Paulsen tries to break free but Bokhari pushes him back against the cage.
Bokhari throws a punch but it's blocked by Paulsen.
Bokhari misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bokhari.
Paulsen misses with a body punch.
Bokhari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bokhari tries to throw a body punch but Paulsen avoids it by throwing Bokhari back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bokhari.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paulsen.
Bokhari blocks a body shot from Paulsen.
Paulsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bokhari.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bokhari.
Bokhari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paulsen lands an uppercut.
Bokhari can't find room to land a body shot as Paulsen controls the action.
Paulsen misses with a body punch.
Paulsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paulsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bokhari's elbow.
Paulsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bokhari throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bokhari swings wildly with an uppercut but Paulsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paulsen can't find room to land a body shot as Bokhari controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bokhari.
Bokhari throws a punch but it's blocked by Paulsen.
Paulsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paulsen misses with a body punch.
Paulsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paulsen with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paulsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paulsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bokhari's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Bokhari.
Paulsen throws a head punch that misses.
Bokhari blocks a body shot from Paulsen.
Bokhari lands with a right to the head.
Paulsen misses with some punches.
Paulsen tries a body shot but Bokhari blocks it.
Paulsen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bokhari has him pressed against the cage.
Paulsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bokhari lands with a left to the head.
Paulsen is looking to break free of the clinch but Bokhari has double underhooks.
Paulsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paulsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paulsen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Paulsen prevents a body shot from Bokhari.
Bokhari blocking some punches.
Bokhari misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jan Paulsen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bokhari moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Paulsen misses.
Paulsen misses with a head kick.
Paulsen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bokhari throws a lazy uppercut
and Paulsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paulsen thows a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Bokhari is predictable there
and Paulsen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bokhari throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Paulsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bokhari rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paulsen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bokhari throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bokhari looks for the body kick but Paulsen saw that one coming.
Abayo Bokhari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bokhari is looking to land body kicks.
Bokhari throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bokhari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Paulsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bokhari lands with a nice body punch.
Bokhari lands a front kick.
A low kick from Bokhari misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Paulsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paulsen is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Paulsen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bokhari - the referee stops the clock and Paulsen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bokhari. Paulsen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bokhari connects with an inside leg kick.
Bokhari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paulsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bokhari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bokhari is looking to clinch but Paulsen is avoiding it.
Bokhari tests Paulsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paulsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bokhari can pounce on him.
Bokhari throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Paulsen swings for the body but Bokhari moves out of range.
Bokhari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paulsen.
Bokhari connects with a body shot that sends Paulsen's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bokhari bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Paulsen's head backwards.
Bokhari tries to land a front kick but Paulsen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bokhari tests Paulsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokhari scores with a spinning back kick!
Bokhari connects with a looping right hand.
Bokhari cracks Paulsen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Paulsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bokhari keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bokhari misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bokhari. Paulsen shrugs it off though.
Bokhari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bokhari lands a really nice looking cross but Paulsen seems unphased.
Paulsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bokhari.
Bokhari throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bokhari digs a good hook to Paulsen's body.
Bokhari throws a shot from downtown. Paulsen moves away and avoids it.

Bokhari closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Bokhari.
Bokhari scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhari scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paulsen.
Paulsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bokhari lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bokhari lands a body punch.
Bokhari lands a shoulder strike.
Paulsen throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Bokhari.
Bokhari scores with a hook to the body.
Bokhari lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paulsen or not.
Abayo Bokhari has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bokhari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bokhari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paulsen.
A short right from Bokhari on the inside.
Bokhari lands a right hand.
Paulsen misses with a punch to the body.
Bokhari lands a shot to the body.
Bokhari pushes Paulsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bokhari lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Paulsen misses with some punches.
Bokhari digs a right hand underneath Paulsen's ribcage. Paulsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bokhari pushes Paulsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bokhari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paulsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bokhari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bokhari throws a punch but it's blocked by Paulsen.
Bokhari scores with a shoulder strike.
Paulsen is looking to control Bokhari's arms but Bokhari gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paulsen has his back to the cage.
Paulsen misses with a body punch.
Paulsen has a couple of punches blocked by Bokhari.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paulsen misses with a punch to the body.
Bokhari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bokhari prevents a body shot from Paulsen.
Paulsen tries to pull guard but Bokhari won't allow it.
Paulsen takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abayo Bokhari dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bokhari throws a head kick that Paulsen semi-blocks.
Bokhari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paulsen can do to turn this around?
Bokhari takes a swing at Paulsen's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Bokhari is predictable there
and Paulsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Paulsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bokhari.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bokhari here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Paulsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Bokhari counters with a thumping low kick.
Paulsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bokhari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bokhari connects with a looping right hand.
Paulsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bokhari is just out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Bokhari finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bokhari.
Bokhari scores with a hook.
Paulsen misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bokhari.
Paulsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bokhari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paulsen.
Bokhari connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bokhari keeps Paulsen at a distance using the push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Bokhari.
Paulsen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bokhari.
Bokhari is looking to slow Paulsen down with leg kicks.
Bokhari scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Paulsen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bokhari feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paulsen's calf.
Bokhari lands a really nice looking cross but Paulsen seems unphased.
Paulsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abayo Bokhari is winning the standup battle so far.
Paulsen drops his hands momentarily and Bokhari takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bokhari connects with a crisp jab.
Bokhari misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Bokhari.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bokhari fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paulsen on the side of the head.
Bokhari connects with a looping right hand.
Bokhari is looking to slow Paulsen down with leg kicks.
Paulsen takes one on the button.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bokhari.
Bokhari fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bokhari misses the target.
Bokhari looks to land a left hand but Paulsen moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Paulsen does no damage.
Paulsen walks into a stiff left hand from Bokhari.
Bokhari lunges at Paulsen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Paulsen's hand.
Paulsen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Paulsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bokhari was well out of range. Poor timing from Paulsen.
Paulsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bokhari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bokhari scores with a kick to the body.
Bokhari misses with a head kick.
Bokhari lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Paulsen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bokhari.
Bokhari throws a hook but Paulsen blocks it.
Paulsen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Paulsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bokhari thuds his right hand into Paulsen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bokhari!
Bokhari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bokhari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bokhari looks to throw the jab but Paulsen is out of range.
Paulsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bokhari.

Bokhari rushes Paulsen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paulsen is trying to push Bokhari away but Bokhari has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Paulsen looking to slow down the pace here.
Bokhari prevents a body shot from Paulsen.
Bokhari swings wildly with an uppercut but Paulsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bokhari tries a body shot but Paulsen blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Bokhari as the two fighters clinch.
Bokhari keeps control of Paulsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bokhari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paulsen's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bokhari scores with a shot to the side of Paulsen's head.
Bokhari works on Paulsen's body with a couple of short punches.
Paulsen misses with a body punch.
Bokhari is working Paulsen over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bokhari.
A shot in the inside from Bokhari.
Bokhari cracks Paulsen with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paulsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Bokhari.
Bokhari lands a shot to the body.
Bokhari is leaning against Paulsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bokhari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paulsens head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paulsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bokhari lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paulsen or not.
Bokhari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bokhari.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abayo Bokhari clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Paulsen slips under a jab from Bokhari.
Bokhari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paulsen blocks the body kick.
Paulsen misses with a hook to the body
and Bokhari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paulsen checks a leg kick.
Jab by Bokhari.
Paulsen tries to move into range but Bokhari moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Paulsen takes a swing at Bokhari's ribcage but misses.
Bokhari throws a lazy head kick
and Paulsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paulsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bokhari.
Paulsen blocks the body kick.
Bokhari throws out a powerful jab.

Bokhari fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paulsen, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bokhari - that landed with a thud.
Paulsen tries to throw a body punch but Bokhari avoids it by throwing Paulsen back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bokhari.
Bokhari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bokhari.
Bokhari misses with a punch on the inside.
Paulsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bokhari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bokhari lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bokhari misses with some punches.
Paulsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paulsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bokhari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paulsen wants to break free but Bokhari has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paulsen.
Paulsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bokhari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Bokhari.
A head punch on the inside from Paulsen fails to land.
Good body shot from Bokhari.
Paulsen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokhari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paulsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bokhari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paulsen has a couple of punches blocked by Bokhari.
Paulsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bokhari backwards.
Paulsen takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bokhari.
Bokhari blocks a body shot from Paulsen.
Paulsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paulsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Paulsen looking to stall.
Paulsen misses with a punch to the body.
Paulsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Paulsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bokhari is defending well for now.
Bokhari lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paulsen backwards.
Paulsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhari has a couple of punches blocked by Paulsen.
Paulsen is working Bokhari over against the cage.
Paulsen tries to pull guard but Bokhari holds him up against the cage and eventually Paulsen drops back down to his feet.
Paulsen is trying to stall.
Paulsen misses with the head strike.
Bokhari scores with a hook to the body.
Bokhari lands a shot to the body.
Bokhari misses with a punch on the inside.
Bokhari lands a body punch.
Paulsen blocks a body shot from Bokhari.
Bokhari blocking some punches.
Paulsen has a couple of punches blocked by Bokhari.
Bokhari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bokhari blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bokhari misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Paulsen fails to land.
Bokhari letting Paulsen take a breather here.
Paulsen blocks an uppercut.
Bokhari stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bokhari.
Paulsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bokhari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paulsen has a couple of punches blocked by Bokhari.
Bokhari lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bokhari blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bokhari.
Paulsen tries to throw a body punch but Bokhari avoids it by throwing Paulsen back against the cage.
Paulsen misses with a body punch.
Paulsen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bokhari misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abayo Bokhari had his way with Jan Paulsen in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bokhari turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Paulsen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bokhari scores with a head kick.
Bokhari throws a leg kick which misses Paulsen's front leg but catches the back leg as Paulsen tries to avoid it.
Bokhari digs a good hook to Paulsen's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bokhari takes a swing at Paulsen's ribcage but misses.
Bokhari jabs at Paulsen's body.
Paulsen blocks a jab.
Paulsen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bokhari counters with a nice uppercut.
Bokhari throws out a leg kick but Paulsen moves out of range and Bokhari only half commits.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bokhari.
Bokhari throws a leg kick but Paulsen moved away.
Bokhari connects with a solid leg kick.
Bokhari lands a nice looking kick to the body. Paulsen takes a step back to recover.
Paulsen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bokhari scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good shot there by Bokhari.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhari throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Bokhari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bokhari.
A short right from Bokhari.
Bokhari misses with the head strike.
Bokhari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bokhari lands a right hand.
Bokhari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paulsen backwards.
Nice body punch from Bokhari.
Bokhari lands a nice shot to the body.
Bokhari is working Paulsen over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Bokhari.
Bokhari lands a body shot.
Bokhari lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bokhari pushes Paulsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Bokhari.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokhari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Bokhari on the inside.
Bokhari misses with the head strike.
Bokhari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paulsen.
Bokhari lands a shot to the body.
Bokhari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bokhari lands a body punch.
Bokhari lands a shot to the body.
Bokhari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bokhari - that landed with a thud.
Bokhari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bokhari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paulsen can't find room to land a body shot as Bokhari controls the action.
Bokhari blocks a body shot from Paulsen.
Bokhari misses with a punch on the inside.
Bokhari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paulsen wants to stall.
Jan Paulsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bokhari working aggressively here.
Bokhari misses with some punches.
Bokhari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bokhari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bokhari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paulsen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bokhari walks away with a smile on his face. Paulsen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bokhari misses with a looping left.
Bokhari throws a chopping leg kick but Paulsen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bokhari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bokhari scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bokhari blocks a jab.
Bokhari walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Paulsen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Bokhari is predictable there
letting Paulsen counter with a right hand.
Bokhari connects with a single shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paulsen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bokhari lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bokhari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bokhari scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Bokhari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bokhari moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Paulsen needs to keep his hands up - Bokhari had a free shot at his head there.
Bokhari lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bokhari lands a nice shot to the body.
Bokhari catches Paulsen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bokhari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bokhari.
Bokhari's jab looks to have found its range, popping Paulsen under the eye.
Paulsen misses with a leg kick
and Bokhari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bokhari scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abayo Bokhari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bokhari 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Abayo Bokhari!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Abayo Bokhari!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Abayo Bokhari!

Abayo Bokhari wins by unanimous decision!