PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Skarsgard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marion Cobretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skarsgard comes to the cage accompanied by In Search of Vikings. Cobretti has chosen Frank Sinatra - Fly me to the moon as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Skarsgard
vs
Cobretti

185 cm
24
205 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

199 cm
29
215 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Wolfpack Blood Labs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erik Skarsgard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marion Cobretti!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobretti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cobretti throws a series of punches but Skarsgard moves out of range.
Cobretti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Skarsgard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobretti.

Skarsgard takes the fight into the clinch.
Cobretti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cobretti working aggressively here.
Skarsgard missing with knees to the body.
Skarsgard working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Skarsgard manages to break the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Skarsgard. Cobretti shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobretti is looking to clinch.
Cobretti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Skarsgard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skarsgard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Marion Cobretti has been cut.
Skarsgard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cobretti. That did some damage!
Cobretti fails in his attempt to clinch.

Skarsgard has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobretti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skarsgard backwards.
Skarsgard misses with a punch on the inside.
Skarsgard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobretti lands a nice elbow.
Cobretti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skarsgard avoids it.
Skarsgard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Cobretti has Skarsgard pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cobretti pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Skarsgard tumbling to the mat - Cobretti dives into Skarsgard's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cobretti trying to control but Skarsgard is working from the bottom.
Skarsgard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cobretti is one step ahead there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cobretti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skarsgard is keeping the position for now.
Cobretti won't allow Skarsgard to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard wants to stand up but Cobretti is controlling him.
Cobretti stays in close to Skarsgard's body and controls the position.
Skarsgard is trying to keep Cobretti in close.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cobretti dodges the punch combination from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard throws an overhand right that lands on Cobretti's shoulder, as Cobretti tries to avoid the shot.
Cobretti fails with an attempt to clinch.

Cobretti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skarsgard, pushing him back against the cage.

Cobretti pulls guard successfully.
Skarsgard is looking to stand up but Cobretti won't let him.
Skarsgard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cobretti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Skarsgard stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard lands a leg kick that knocks Cobretti off balance momentarily.
Cobretti closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skarsgard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Skarsgard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cobretti on the side of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Skarsgard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cobretti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Skarsgard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cobretti with a hook.
Cobretti avoids the head kick by Skarsgard.
Cobretti tries to clinch up.
Skarsgard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobretti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Skarsgard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cobretti staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cobretti tries to keep at a distance but Skarsgard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Skarsgard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cobretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobretti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skarsgard backwards.
Cobretti is trying to stall.
Good body shot from Cobretti.
Skarsgard has a couple of punches blocked by Cobretti.
Skarsgard pushes off an throws an elbow but Cobretti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Skarsgard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cobretti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skarsgard's elbow.
Skarsgard lands a nice uppercut.
Cobretti missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cobretti lands a body punch.

Skarsgard breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cobretti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cobretti throws a head kick but Skarsgard moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Skarsgard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marion Cobretti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cobretti has managed to clinch.
Skarsgard working aggressively here.

Skarsgard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cobretti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cobretti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cobretti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cobretti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skarsgard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cobretti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cobretti tries to clinch up but Skarsgard circles away and keeps his distance.
Skarsgard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cobretti has time to react.
Cobretti tries to clinch there but Skarsgard circles away.

Skarsgard drives through and clinches with Cobretti against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobretti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skarsgard blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobretti misses with a punch to the body.
Skarsgard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cobretti avoids it.
Skarsgard is looking to break free of the clinch but Cobretti has double underhooks.
Cobretti blocks an elbow strike.
Cobretti blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Skarsgard throws an elbow but misses.
Cobretti managing to block the knees to the body from Skarsgard.
Cobretti tries to pull guard but Skarsgard holds him up against the cage and eventually Cobretti drops back down to his feet.
Cobretti tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cobretti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skarsgard misses with an elbow over the top.
Skarsgard pushes off an throws an elbow but Cobretti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cobretti.
Cobretti pressing his opponent against the cage.
Skarsgard throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Skarsgard breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cobretti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobretti is looking to clinch but Skarsgard is avoiding it.
Cobretti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Cobretti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cobretti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cobretti avoids a wild elbow strike from Skarsgard.
Cobretti tries to land knees in the clinch but Skarsgard avoids the damage to the body.
Skarsgard is trying to break the clinch but Cobretti has him pressed against the cage.
Skarsgard wants to get back to striking at distance but Cobretti won't allow it.
Skarsgard is trying to break free.
Cobretti tries a body shot but Skarsgard blocks it.
Cobretti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cobretti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skarsgard avoids it.
Skarsgard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cobretti dodges an elbow strike from Skarsgard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti managing to block the knees to the body from Skarsgard.

Cobretti is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Skarsgard can't fight it off and eventually Cobretti manages to take the fight to the floor. Skarsgard looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Skarsgard has a closed guard, preventing Cobretti from standing up.
Cobretti trying to control but Skarsgard is working from the bottom.
Skarsgard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Skarsgard moves into full mount! Cobretti won't be happy about that!
Skarsgard takes Cobretti's back.
Skarsgard trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Cobretti right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti just trying to survive but Skarsgard is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
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 crowd hopeful of a finish here - Skarsgard's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Skarsgard is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Cobretti right now.
Cobretti is keeping busy.
Cobretti is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Cobretti do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Skarsgard trying to control.
Cobretti is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Skarsgard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Erik Skarsgard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marion Cobretti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cobretti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobretti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skarsgard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cobretti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skarsgard misses with a head kick.
Skarsgard throws a head kick but Cobretti moves out of range.
Skarsgard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Cobretti rushes Skarsgard and presses him up against the cage.
Cobretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobretti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skarsgard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Cobretti jumps guard.
Cobretti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skarsgard is one step ahead there.

Cobretti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skarsgard defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarsgard controlling from the top position.
Erik Skarsgard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Erik Skarsgard just wasn't active enough.
Cobretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobretti is looking to clinch but Skarsgard is avoiding it.
Cobretti wants to clinch but Skarsgard slips to the side
and Skarsgard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Skarsgard connects with a single shot there.
Erik Skarsgard is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cobretti doesn't manage to clinch there - Skarsgard circles away.

Cobretti has closed the distance and engaged Skarsgard in a clinch.
Cobretti scores with a shoulder strike.
Cobretti fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Skarsgard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marion Cobretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Skarsgard rushes Cobretti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skarsgard missing with knees to the body.
Skarsgard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cobretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skarsgard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cobretti blocks an elbow strike.
Skarsgard blocks the elbow strike.
Skarsgard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobretti stalling in the clinch.
Skarsgard scores a nice knee to the body.
Cobretti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in the clinch, Skarsgard scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Skarsgard misses with an elbow over the top.

Skarsgard breaks from the clinch.
Skarsgard clobbers Cobretti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Skarsgard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cobretti is looking to clinch but Skarsgard is avoiding it.
Skarsgard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobretti.
Skarsgard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skarsgard keeps the fight on the outside.
Cobretti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skarsgard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cobretti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Cobretti clinches up with Skarsgard and pushes him back against the cage.
Skarsgard throws an elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti dodges an elbow strike from Skarsgard.
Erik Skarsgard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cobretti pushes Skarsgard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skarsgard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cobretti avoids the elbow strike from Skarsgard, against the cage.
Skarsgard throws an elbow that misses.
Cobretti is trying to drag Skarsgard to the mat but Skarsgard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Skarsgard breaks from the clinch.
Cobretti wants to clinch.
Marion Cobretti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cobretti moves in looking to clinch but Skarsgard pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cobretti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skarsgard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skarsgard swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobretti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Erik Skarsgard did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Marion Cobretti'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.

Cobretti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cobretti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobretti is looking to clinch but Skarsgard is avoiding it.
A good leg kick by Skarsgard.
Skarsgard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cobretti.
Skarsgard misses with a hook.
Cobretti tries to clinch but Skarsgard moves away
and Skarsgard counters with a nice body kick.
Cobretti wants to clinch
and Skarsgard counters with a series of strikes. Cobretti will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Skarsgard darts in and clinches Cobretti up against the cage.
Skarsgard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cobretti avoids it.
Skarsgard has had enough of the clinch but Cobretti keeps him there for the moment.

Cobretti ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cobretti no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Skarsgard trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobretti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cobretti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skarsgard defends well.
Cobretti is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Skarsgard wants to stand but Cobretti has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

We're going to have a standup here because Erik Skarsgard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cobretti wants to clinch up but Skarsgard keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Skarsgard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti is looking to clinch but Skarsgard is avoiding it.
Cobretti wants to clinch up but Skarsgard keeps it at a distance.
Cobretti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skarsgard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cobretti's sensitive parts.
Skarsgard throws the left hand but Cobretti avoids the punch easily.
Cobretti staying out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Skarsgard, right into the meat.
Cobretti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cobretti misses with a body shot.
Skarsgard keeps the fight on the outside.
Skarsgard throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skarsgard 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skarsgard misses the jab.
Cobretti wants to clinch up but Skarsgard keeps it at a distance.
Skarsgard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cobretti moves to clinch but Skarsgard breaks away
and Skarsgard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobretti moves in looking to clinch but Skarsgard pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Skarsgard.
Cobretti tries to clinch up.
Cobretti looks to score with a jab to the body but Skarsgard is just out of range.
Skarsgard connects with a leg kick. Cobretti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cobretti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Skarsgard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cobretti moves into range and clinches up with Skarsgard.
Skarsgard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cobretti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Skarsgard is trying to break the clinch but Cobretti is controlling him.

Skarsgard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cobretti tries to clinch there but Skarsgard circles away.
Skarsgard scores with a push kick.
Cobretti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skarsgard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skarsgard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cobretti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skarsgard throws a front kick that sends Cobretti stumbling back into the cage.
Skarsgard misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skarsgard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A punch combination from Cobretti misses.
Cobretti is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Skarsgard had his way with Marion Cobretti in that round.
The cut man is working on Marion Cobretti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Skarsgard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Cobretti closes the distance and pushes Skarsgard back into the cage.

Skarsgard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Skarsgard closes the distance and pushes Cobretti back into the cage.
Skarsgard pushes off an throws an elbow but Cobretti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cobretti misses with a knee to the head.
Skarsgard landing knees to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Skarsgard as Cobretti tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobretti.
Cobretti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cobretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Skarsgard controls his hands.

Skarsgard manages to break the clinch.
Skarsgard misses with a wild combination.
Cobretti tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobretti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skarsgard swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Cobretti has closed the distance and engaged Skarsgard in a clinch.
Skarsgard blocks the elbow strike.
Cobretti trying to land knees to the body.
Cobretti fails to pull guard.
Skarsgard prevents the takedown attempt.
Cobretti is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Skarsgard throws an elbow but it misses.
Cobretti has Skarsgard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skarsgard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Erik Skarsgard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marion Cobretti.
Skarsgard scores with a shot to the side of Cobretti's head.
Skarsgard lands with a short shot to the head.
Cobretti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cobretti.
Cobretti avoids a wild elbow strike from Skarsgard.
Cobretti is working for takedown but Skarsgard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Skarsgard misses with an elbow strike.
Skarsgard misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skarsgard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobretti tries to clinch but Skarsgard moves away
and Skarsgard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Skarsgard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skarsgard scores with a head kick.

Skarsgard moves into the clinch.
Skarsgard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cobretti.
Cobretti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skarsgard tries to break the clinch but Cobretti is controlling the position.
Skarsgard misses with an elbow over the top.

Skarsgard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skarsgard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cobretti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skarsgard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Skarsgard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard throws a head kick that half lands.
Cobretti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobretti slips a jab and a cross from Skarsgard.
Cobretti tries to clinch up but Skarsgard circles away and keeps his distance.
Skarsgard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobretti looks to clinch
and Skarsgard counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cobretti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobretti tries to clinch but Skarsgard is having none of it.
Cobretti tries to clinch
and Skarsgard counters with a straight right hand.

Cobretti moves into the clinch.

Skarsgard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cobretti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cobretti tries to clinch
and Skarsgard counters with a two punch combo.
Cobretti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cobretti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Erik Skarsgard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cobretti sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That kick from Skarsgard tenderised Cobretti's leg. Cobretti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marion Cobretti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobretti tries to clinch but Skarsgard is having none of it.
Cobretti throws a body kick that misses.
Cobretti fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cobretti darts in trying to clinch
and Skarsgard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Skarsgard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skarsgard 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Skarsgard!
Erik Skarsgard retains his light heavyweight title!