PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danza Kuduro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ansgar Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axelsson has chosen one bourbon one scotch one beer as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kuduro
vs
Axelsson

180 cm
38
200 lbs
34 - 12 - 2

188 cm
35
214 lbs
32 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Reaper Combatwear
KnockOut

BlackStar Athletics
KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

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 34 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Danza Kuduro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ansgar Axelsson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuduro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelsson.
Kuduro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Axelsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kuduro. That's going to slow Axelsson down.
Kuduro throws a leg kick

and Axelsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Axelsson.
Axelsson can't find room to land a body shot as Kuduro controls the action.
Kuduro lands a nice uppercut.
Kuduro managing to block the knees to the body from Axelsson.
Axelsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuduro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuduro lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Kuduro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kuduro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuduro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Axelsson backwards.
Kuduro struggles to land a body shot inside as Axelsson controls his hands.
Axelsson pushes Kuduro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Axelsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuduro.
Kuduro misses with a body punch.
Kuduro misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Axelsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axelsson avoids the body shot from Kuduro.
Axelsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Axelsson scores with a shot to the body.
Danza Kuduro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuduro digs a good body shot into Axelsson's ribs.
Axelsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Axelsson throws a body punch but Kuduro moves out of range.
Axelsson jabs Kuduro right on the nose. Kuduro blinks but takes it well.

It looks like Danza Kuduro has been cut.
Kuduro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kuduro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Axelsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kuduro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kuduro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Axelsson.
Kuduro tries for a takedown but Axelsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kuduro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Kuduro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axelsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuduro.
Axelsson tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Kuduro is predictable there

and Axelsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Kuduro working aggressively here.
Kuduro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsson's elbow.
Kuduro misses with a body punch.

Axelsson manages to break the clinch.
Kuduro looks to land a body kick but Axelsson moved away.
Axelsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kuduro.
Axelsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuduro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Axelsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuduro.
Kuduro just misses with a punch to the body.
As Kuduro backs off Axelsson throws a huge counter combo but Kuduro manages to avoid it all.
The crowd cheers as Kuduro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Axelsson doesn't seem phased though.
Nice body punch from Kuduro.
Kuduro throws a leg kick which misses Axelsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Axelsson tries to avoid it.
Kuduro lands the left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Axelsson.
Kuduro is looking to wear down Axelsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kuduro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuduro throws a leg kick
and Axelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Axelsson cracks Kuduro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the liver by Kuduro. Beautiful body shot.
Kuduro swings for the body but Axelsson moves out of range.
Ansgar Axelsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuduro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Axelsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Axelsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Axelsson wants to counter the offense by Kuduro and move into the clinch position.
Axelsson lands with a hook. Kuduro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kuduro lands with a cross.
Kuduro goes for a double leg but Axelsson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Axelsson continues to drive forward.
Axelsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Kuduro tries to bum rush Axelsson with a series of wild strikes but Axelsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Axelsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Kuduro steps away.
Kuduro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro takes a swing at Axelsson's ribcage but misses.
Kuduro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Axelsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuduro looks to score with a jab to the body but Axelsson is just out of range.
Kuduro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Axelsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Axelsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kuduro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Axelsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Axelsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Axelsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kuduro lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuduro.
Kuduro loads up on a big right hand but Axelsson slips the punch.
Kuduro throws a hook but Axelsson avoids it easily.
Axelsson stuns Kuduro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danza Kuduro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danza Kuduro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A looping hook to the body misses from Kuduro. Axelsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Axelsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Axelsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuduro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Danza Kuduro is winning the standup battle so far.

Axelsson clinches up with Kuduro and pushes him back against the cage.
Axelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuduro throws a head punch that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Axelsson obliges.
A shot in the inside from Axelsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuduro.
Kuduro misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuduro.
Knees to the body from Axelsson.
Axelsson lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuduro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Axelsson pushes Kuduro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Axelsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Axelsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuduro backwards.
Axelsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axelsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Axelsson lands a left hand.
Axelsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Axelsson digs a right hand into Kuduro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuduro's gas tank.
Axelsson blocks an uppercut.
Kuduro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Axelsson to keep the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Axelsson.
Axelsson prevents a body shot from Kuduro.
Axelsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuduro backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Axelsson.
Kuduro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Axelsson blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Axelsson.
Axelsson blocks a body shot from Kuduro.
Kuduro blocks a body shot from Axelsson.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Axelsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuduro avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Kuduro fails to land.

Axelsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axelsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Axelsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuduro.
Kuduro looks to land a left hand but Axelsson moved out of range nicely.
Axelsson clobbers Kuduro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A bone on bone clash there as Kuduro blocks the leg kick.
Kuduro loads up on a big right hand but Axelsson slips the punch.
Axelsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Axelsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Axelsson moves out of range of the body kick from Kuduro.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson throws a lazy right hand but Kuduro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuduro misses with a hook
and Axelsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuduro thinking.
Axelsson throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Kuduro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Axelsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuduro.
Kuduro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Axelsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danza Kuduro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Axelsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Axelsson moves in looking to clinch but Kuduro pushes him off.
Axelsson avoids the body shot from Kuduro.
Axelsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Axelsson misses with a body kick.
Kuduro attempts a counter takedown but Axelsson avoids it well and moves away.
Kuduro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axelsson looks to land a combination but Kuduro avoids it well.
Kuduro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson throws the kick towards the body but Kuduro avoids it.
Axelsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuduro's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Axelsson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuduro.
Axelsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Axelsson throws the kick towards the body but Kuduro avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axelsson swings for the body but Kuduro moves out of range.
Kuduro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuduro misses with an uppercut. Axelsson saw that one coming.
Kuduro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Axelsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuduro.
Axelsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuduro misses the body punch
and Axelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Axelsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuduro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Axelsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ansgar Axelsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Danza Kuduro's cut.
That's time! Kuduro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kuduro checks a low kick from Axelsson.
Axelsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuduro moves away.
Kuduro lands a two punch combo.
Axelsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kuduro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Axelsson misses with a looping right.
Kuduro throws an off balance right hand
and Axelsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Axelsson cracks Kuduro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Axelsson slips a straight right by Kuduro.
Axelsson avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some bone on bone action there as Kuduro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Axelsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuduro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axelsson manages to avoid it.
Axelsson wants to counter the offense by Kuduro and move into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson blocks a leg kick.
Axelsson scores with a punch to the head.
Axelsson tried to score with a low kick but Kuduro checks it.
Kuduro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Axelsson's head backwards.
Kuduro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kuduro throws a leg kick but Axelsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Axelsson blocks a head kick by Kuduro.
Axelsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Axelsson lands a right hook to the body.
Axelsson is looking to clinch.
Kuduro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Axelssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kuduro is looking to slow Axelsson down with leg kicks.
Kuduro misses with a body kick.
Axelsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axelsson wants to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuduro misses with a low kick.
Kuduro throws a right hand that Axelsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Axelsson also avoids with ease.
Donk. Kuduro catches Axelsson right on the button with a cross.
Kuduro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axelsson tries to counter with a clinch but Kuduro shakes him off and moves away.
Axelsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuduro swings widly with a right hand
and Axelsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Axelsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Some bone on bone action there as Axelsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kuduro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Axelsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kuduro is trying to control Axelsson's posture but Axelsson avoids it.
Kuduro stops Axelsson from passing to mount.
Kuduro is looking for a sweep.
Kuduro is trying to control Axelsson's posture but Axelsson avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axelsson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Axelsson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro seems a little lost for a moment, as Axelsson dominates the positioning.
Axelsson wants to control but Kuduro is keeping him busy.
Kuduro is looking to regain half guard here but Axelsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Axelsson slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ansgar Axelsson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danza Kuduro's cut.
That's time! Kuduro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Axelsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Axelsson misses with a hook. Kuduro ducked under it nicely.
Kuduro throws out a leg kick but Axelsson moves out of range and Kuduro only half commits.
Axelsson tries to counter with a clinch but Kuduro shakes him off and moves away.
Axelsson misses the shot to the body.
Kuduro tries to counter by clinching up but Axelsson breaks away and moves out of range.
Axelsson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Axelsson avoids a kick to the body.
Kuduro tries to work over Axelsson's front leg with a kick but Axelsson checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuduro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuduro throws a hook but Axelsson avoids it easily.
Axelsson lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick from Kuduro misses

and Axelsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Axelsson.
Axelsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuduro's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuduro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Axelsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuduro is looking for a takedown.
Axelsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Axelsson on the inside.

Kuduro jumps guard.
Axelsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Axelsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuduro is retaining full guard.
Kuduro wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuduro keeping full guard, as Axelsson tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson won't allow Kuduro to sweep him here.
Axelsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Axelsson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kuduro lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuduro. Axelsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuduro misses with a body shot.
Kuduro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Axelsson's calf.
A bone on bone clash there as Axelsson blocks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuduro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuduro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Axelsson tests Kuduro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Axelsson moves out of range as Kuduro throws a body kick.
Kuduro throws a leg kick but Axelsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kuduro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Axelsson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Axelsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Axelsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuduro scores with a jab to the body.
Kuduro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuduro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Axelsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuduro.
Axelsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kuduro misses with a body shot.
Kuduro lands a jab to the nose.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelsson connects with a crisp jab.
Axelsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuduro fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danza Kuduro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Axelsson. Beautiful body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kuduro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Axelsson counters with a solid body kick.
Axelsson tries a low kick but Kuduro avoids it.
Axelsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Axelsson scores with a leg kick.
Axelsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuduro throws a sloppy head kick and Axelsson moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ansgar Axelsson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Danza Kuduro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kuduro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Axelsson.
Kuduro shoots in but no luck this time.
Axelsson lands a right hook to the body.
Kuduro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuduro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axelsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuduro.
Axelsson misses with a body kick.
Axelsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuduro. That did some damage!
Kuduro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuduro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kuduro misses with a hook.
Kuduro misses with a series of wild punches.
Axelsson wants to counter the offense by Kuduro and move into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuduro throws a low kick, looking for Axelsson's leg but Axelsson calmly moves out of range.
Kuduro is looking to chop away at Axelsson's legs.
Axelsson misses with a right hand
and Kuduro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Axelsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuduro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Axelsson.
Kuduro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Axelsson misses.
Kuduro misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuduro. Axelsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuduro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuduro looks to score with a jab to the body but Axelsson is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuduro checks a leg kick.
Kuduro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Danza Kuduro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Axelsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuduro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuduro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axelsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuduro.
Kuduro throws the kick towards the body but Axelsson avoids it.
Axelsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Axelsson.
Axelsson with a nice cross.
Axelsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Axelsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kuduro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axelsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuduro.
Kuduro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axelsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuduro.
Kuduro scores with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuduro.
Kuduro just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro ducks under a wild hook from Axelsson.
Axelsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Axelsson darts in and clinches Kuduro up against the cage.
Axelsson tries to stall but Kuduro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Axelsson tries to throw a body punch but Kuduro avoids it by throwing Axelsson back against the cage.
Axelsson is pressed up against the cage. Kuduro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Axelsson down to the mat. Axelsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ansgar Axelsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuduro throws a leg kick
letting Axelsson counter with a right hand.
Kuduro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Axelsson thuds a left hand into Kuduro's body.
Kuduro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kuduro avoids a kick to the body.
That kick from Axelsson tenderised Kuduro's leg. Kuduro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuduro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Axelsson is looking to clinch.
Kuduro takes a swing at Axelsson's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Kuduro misses.
Axelsson wants to counter with a clinch but Kuduro pushes him away.
Kuduro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Axelsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Axelsson is looking to clinch.
Good exchange - Axelsson coming out on top.
A shot to the liver by Axelsson. Beautiful body shot.
Kuduro thows a leg kick but Axelsson checks it
and Axelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Kuduro throws a body punch but Axelsson moves out of range.
Kuduro loads up on a big right hand but Axelsson slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Danza Kuduro.
Well Axelsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ansgar Axelsson!
Ansgar Axelsson is the new light heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ansgar Axelsson made sure he mentioned BlackStar Athletics , along with how happy he was to win his fight.