PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitriy Bukharin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Lipps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bukharin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" by Brad Fiedel. Lipps comes into a darkened arena with his song building. youve danced your last dance kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bukharin
vs
Lipps

183 cm
20
230 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

200 cm
22
265 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitriy Bukharin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Louis Lipps!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lipps tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bukharin swivels and escapes.
Bukharin looks to throw the jab but Lipps is out of range.
Bukharin throws an overhand right that lands on Lipps's shoulder, as Lipps tries to avoid the shot.
Lipps connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bukharin. Bukharin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bukharin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lipps takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bukharin.
Bukharin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lipps takes a swing at Bukharin's ribcage but misses.
Bukharin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lipps has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lipps misses with a few strikes there.
Bukharin cracks Lipps with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lipps drops his hands momentarily and Bukharin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bukharin throws a nice looking combination but Lipps bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bukharin throws a series of punches but Lipps avoids them all with ease.
Lipps shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bukharin as he jumps to the side.
Lipps slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Lipps feints and as Bukharin raises his hands in defense, Lipps changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lipps looks gassed!

Lipps postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bukharin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lipps, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lipps throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lipps throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bukharin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bukharin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bukharin trying to control the action but Lipps is working from the bottom.
Bukharin slows the pace down.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bukharin working the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lipps is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Bukharin is working for a submission of some sort.
Bukharin is trying to control. Lipps wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Bukharin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bukharin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lipps defending well though.
Bukharin wants to take a breather but Lipps is having none of it.
Lipps is trying to maintain the position but Bukharin is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bukharin throws a jab but it's blocked by Lipps.
Bukharin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lipps closes the distance and clinches up with Bukharin, looking for a takedown. Lipps pushes Bukharin against the cage but Bukharin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dmitriy Bukharin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Lipps.
Lipps moves out of range as Bukharin strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Lipps.
Lipps throws a shot from downtown. Bukharin moves away and avoids it.
Dmitriy Bukharin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bukharin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bukharin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lipps.
Bukharin's corner calls for a 1-2. Bukharin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Horrible takedown by Lipps or perhaps it was just good defense by Bukharin which made him look bad.
Lipps shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bukharin as he avoids it easily.
Bukharin scores with a hook.
Bukharin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lipps.
Bukharin lands with an overhand left.
A cross from Bukharin lands.
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!
Bukharin thuds a left hand into Lipps's body.
Lipps takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bukharin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bukharin 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.
Oooh a lovely combination from Bukharin sends Lipps down but not out. Bukharin dives into side control looking to finish.

Lipps is rocked!
Bukharin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lipps is still in real trouble! Can Bukharin finish him?

Bukharin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lipps, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bukharin decides to stand back up.
Lipps seems to have recovered his senses.
Lipps blocks a jab.
Bukharin connects with a nice looking jab.
Bukharin stuffs the takedown attempt from Lipps. Lipps gets slowly back to his feet.
Bukharin throws out a powerful jab.
Bukharin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bukharin throws a combination that misses

and Lipps counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bukharin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bukharin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lipps keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitriy Bukharin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bukharin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lipps slips a jab and a cross from Bukharin.
Bukharin lands a with a good body shot.
Bukharin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch combination from Bukharin misses.
No luck for Lipps with that takedown attempt.
Lipps shoots in and drives through. Bukharin sprawls well.
Bukharin clobbers Lipps with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bukharin lands a jab to Lipps's midsection.
Bukharin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Louis Lipps is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lipps takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bukharin scores with a jab. Lipps acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bukharin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lipps can do to turn this around?
Lipps gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bukharin.
Bukharin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lipps is breathing heavily.
Bukharin scores with a nice right hand.
Bukharin throws a left that rocks Lipps and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Bukharin dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Lipps regain composure!

Lipps is rocked!
The referee asks Bukharin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bukharin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lipps is still in real trouble! Can Bukharin finish him?
Bukharin has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lipps seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Bukharin.
Bukharin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Bukharin is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Bukharin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dmitriy Bukharin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Lipps.
Lipps has a takedown stuffed.
Bukharin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch combination from Bukharin misses.
Lipps has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lipps there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bukharin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Bukharin coming out on top.
Bukharin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bukharin misses with an uppercut. Lipps saw that one coming.
Bukharin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lipps looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bukharin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lipps slips a jab and a cross from Bukharin.
Bukharin lands a slapping body shot.
Bukharin 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.
Bukharin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lipps stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bukharin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bukharin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lipps moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bukharin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bukharin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bukharin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A jab from Bukharin does it's job there.
Lipps takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lipps looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bukharin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bukharin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bukharin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lipps throws out the jab.
Dmitriy Bukharin is winning the standup battle so far.
Bukharin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lipps ducks right into an uppercut from Bukharin.
Bukharin cracks Lipps with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lipps shoots for a double leg takedown but Bukharin sprawls well. He's pushed Lipps's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bukharin lands a lovely overhand right.
Lipps has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lipps takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bukharin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lipps on the side of the head.
Lipps gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bukharin.
Bukharin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Bukharin.
Lipps takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bukharin throws a one two combo.
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!
Bukharin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lipps's head.
Bukharin scores with a punch to the head.
Bukharin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lipps.
Bukharin connects with a body shot.
Bukharin lands a two punch combo.
Bukharin lands with a straight right. Lipps didn't see that one coming.
Lipps misses with a wild body shot.
Lipps takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bukharin lands with a straight right. Lipps didn't see that one coming.
Lipps takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bukharin lands with a nice combination. Lipps backs away looking to recover.
Some wild striking there from Bukharin.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bukharin.
Lipps throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bukharin's waist but Bukharin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lipps off to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lipps misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bukharin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bukharin misses with a low kick.
Bukharin throws out a loose jab but Lipps uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitriy Bukharin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bukharin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lipps with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bukharin to score with a decent uppercut.
Bukharin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bukharin, as that shot connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lipps.
Bukharin cracks Lipps with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bukharin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lipps at a distance.
Bukharin works the jab nicely.
Bukharin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukharin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bukharin drops his shoulder and cracks Lipps with a huge uppercut! Lipps goes down! Can Bukharin finish him?
Lipps is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Bukharin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bukharin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lipps keeping moving, preventing Bukharin from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bukharin advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipps is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bukharin controlling the position from side mount.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Lipps can't do much from the bottom here.
Lipps seems a little lost for a moment, as Bukharin dominates the positioning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lipps wants to control but Bukharin postures up.
Bukharin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lipps!
Bukharin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bukharin scoring with strikes but Lipps is staying in there.

Bukharin looking to secure an arm triangle but Lipps defends it well.
Bukharin controlling from the full mount.
Lipps really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bukharin trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lipps tries to hold on but Bukharin postures up.
Bukharin blocks Lipps's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bukharin looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lipps takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bukharin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bukharin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bukharin lands a big elbow.
Lipps tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bukharin with a couple of short strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lipps really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The referee warns Lipps that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Bukharin wants to finish this one by submission but Lipps is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bukharin.
Bukharin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bukharin controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lipps is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitriy Bukharin clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A jab from Bukharin does it's job there.
Bukharin loads up on a big right hand but Lipps slips the punch.
Bukharin misses with a double jab.
Bukharin looks to land a left hand but Lipps moved out of range nicely.
Lipps misses with a combination
and Bukharin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lipps avoids the body shot from Bukharin.
Lipps on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lipps misses with a hook. Bukharin ducked under it nicely.
Bukharin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Bukharin.
Bukharin with a jab.
Lipps takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bukharin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lipps moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lipps on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lipps walks into a straight right hand from Bukharin.
The crowd cheers as Bukharin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lipps doesn't seem phased though.
Lipps is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bukharin works the jab nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Bukharin there.
A cross from Bukharin lands.
Bukharin scores with a nice head shot.
Good shot there by Bukharin.
Bukharin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bukharin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bukharin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lipps stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bukharin scores with a sloppy right hand. Lipps should have avoided that one.
Bukharin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A left lands for Bukharin.
Bukharin lunges at Lipps with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lipps's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bukharin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bukharin throws a good cross that connects.
Bukharin lands a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bukharin, as that shot connected.
Bukharin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bukharin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bukharin throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lipps takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bukharin throws a combination. Lipps tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lipps on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bukharin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bukharin.
Lipps takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bukharin cracks Lipps with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bukharin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bukharin cracks Lipps with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bukharin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lipps looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lipps shoots in for a double leg but Bukharin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lipps on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lipps takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bukharin thuds a left hand into Lipps's body.
Bukharin connects with a single shot there.
Bukharin lands a slapping body shot.
Lipps walks into a straight right hand from Bukharin.
Bukharin stalks Lipps and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lipps's face. Lipps staggers backwards, shaken.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin jabs Lipps right on the nose. Lipps blinks but takes it well.
Bukharin scores with a hook to the body. Lipps takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bukharin works over Lipps's head and body with a nice combination.
Bukharin jabs at Lipps's body.
Bukharin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bukharin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bukharin throws a combination. Lipps tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bukharin scores with a jab.
Lipps throws a hook to the side of Bukharin's head but Bukharin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bukharin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bukharin clobbers Lipps with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bukharin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bukharin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lipps at a distance.
Bukharin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lipps.
Bukharin scores with a leg kick.
Bukharin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bukharin looks to throw the jab but Lipps is out of range.
Lipps on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin throws a big shot that misses.
Bukharin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lipps.
Bukharin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bukharin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukharin missing with a left hand there. Lipps was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lipps throws a hook to the side of Bukharin's head but Bukharin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lipps avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lipps walks into a straight right hand from Bukharin.
Bukharin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Lipps throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bukharin moves out of range as Lipps strikes.
Bukharin is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bukharin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lipps.
A swing and a miss from Bukharin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lipps lands with a hook. Bukharin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bukharin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut lands for Bukharin. That snapped Lipps's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bukharin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lipps.
Bukharin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitriy Bukharin had his way with Louis Lipps in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Left hook, right uppercut from Bukharin.

Lipps scores a takedown into full mount!
Bukharin tries to hold on but Lipps postures up.
Lipps throwing strikes here but Bukharin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Lipps working for a guillotine from mount but Bukharin is in no mood to give up.
Bukharin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bukharin wants to get back to full guard.
Bukharin is trying to control but can't.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Lipps is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bukharin wants to control but Lipps is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukharin is trying to get back to full guard.

Lipps seems to be looking for submissions.
Lipps is keen to just control but Bukharin is a slippery customer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lipps gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Decent striking displayed by Bukharin there.
Danga de danga de dang - Bukharin scores with a four punch combination!
Lipps takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bukharin lands a nice shot to the body.
Bukharin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bukharin lands with a right hand.
Bukharin clobbers Lipps with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bukharin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lipps on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lipps dodges the punch combination from Bukharin.
Bukharin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bukharin throws a one two combo.
Lipps ducks right into an uppercut from Bukharin.
Bukharin lands a two punch combo.
Lipps lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bukharin circles away quickly and effectively.
Bukharin's corner calls for a 1-2. Bukharin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Bukharin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bukharin.
A right-left combo lands from Bukharin.
Lipps misses with a hook.
A combination from Bukharin does no damage.
Bukharin loads up on a big right hand but Lipps slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Bukharin.
Bukharin punishes Lipps's body with a nice straight punch.
Bukharin throws a one two combo.
Bukharin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lipps doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Bukharin to counter with a crisp jab.
Bukharin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bukharin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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Bukharin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lipps's head backwards.
Bukharin scores with a jab to the body.
Lipps takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lipps doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bukharin scores with a three punch combo!
Bukharin works over Lipps's head and body with a nice combination.
Lipps drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lipps ducks under a wild hook from Bukharin.
Bukharin lands a nice shot that snaps Lipps's head back.
Bukharin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lipps on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bukharin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Lipps.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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Bukharin connects with a body shot.
Lipps takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bukharin scoring well with a low kick there.
Louis Lipps has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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Bukharin throws a shot to the body.
Bukharin lands with a hook. Lipps tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lipps swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Bukharin.
Bukharin lands a nice hook to Lipps's body. Lipps takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bukharin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bukharin cracks Lipps with a good jab.
Lipps needs to keep his hands up - Bukharin had a free shot at his head there.
Bukharin connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bukharin connects with a crisp jab.
Bukharin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bukharin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dmitriy Bukharin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bukharin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lipps momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitriy Bukharin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bukharin 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:42
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:42
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitriy Bukharin!