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Event: Syn - Heir To The Throne Rd 3     
Date:   Oct 27, 2017
#R1#
Jab, jab by Burpha - just one landing.
Burpha moves out of range as Douglas strikes.
Douglas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Douglas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Douglas misses the target.
Douglas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burpha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Douglas's knee momentarily.
Burpha scores with the left hand. Douglas knows he should have avoided that one.
Burpha is looking to land body kicks.
Burpha thows a body kick. Douglas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Burpha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Douglas.
Burpha throws a low kick but Douglas avoids it.
Douglas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Douglas motions for Burpha to come forward. Douglas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burpha throws a hook but Douglas blocks it.
Douglas avoids the body shot from Burpha.
Douglas avoids the body shot from Burpha.
Douglas just misses with a punch to the body.
Burpha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burpha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burpha looks for the body kick but Douglas saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Douglas. #T1#
Burpha connects with an inside leg kick.
Douglas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burpha lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab by Douglas.
Burpha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burpha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Douglas misses with a wild body shot.
Douglas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burpha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Douglas scrambles back to his feet.
Douglas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Douglas thows a leg kick but Burpha checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Douglas throws a hook but Burpha blocks it.
Douglas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burpha lands a nice looking kick to the body. Douglas takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Douglas looks to score with a jab to the body but Burpha is just out of range.
Burpha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Douglas blocks the body kick.
Douglas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Burpha feints and then cracks Douglas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Douglas down.
Douglas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Douglas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Douglas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Douglas misses its intended target.
Douglas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Douglas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Douglas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Douglas swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Burpha getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by Burpha.
Douglas throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Douglas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Burpha's half guard.
Douglas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burpha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burpha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Douglas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3##SUB#
Douglas is trying to work for a kimura but Burpha is defending well.
Burpha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burpha wants to control but Douglas is keeping busy.
Douglas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Douglas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burpha's head.
Douglas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burpha defending well though.
Douglas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burpha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Douglas.
Well, if Douglas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T4#
Douglas with the ground and pound but Burpha uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Burpha pulls Douglas in to control the position.
Burpha is continuing to stall.
Burpha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Douglas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burpha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Douglas.
Douglas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burpha scores with a jab to the head.
Douglas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Burpha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Douglas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burpha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Douglas.
Douglas is looking to wear down Burpha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Burpha throws a low kick, looking for Douglas's leg but Douglas calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jack Douglas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Douglas misses the shot to the body.
Douglas staying out of range there.
Douglas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Douglas moves out of range as Burpha throws a body kick.
Burpha misses with a body kick.
Douglas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burpha is looking for the big counter here.
Decent striking displayed by Douglas there.
Douglas misses with a straight left.
Burpha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burpha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burpha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Douglas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burpha has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burpha throws a low kick but Douglas avoids it.
Burpha lands a high kick!
Douglas just misses with a punch to the body.
Bapu Burpha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Douglas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burpha misses with a few strikes there.
Douglas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Burpha looks to land a left hand but Douglas moved out of range nicely.
Burpha staying out of range there.
Burpha appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burpha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Douglas. Douglas obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burpha. That's going to slow Douglas down.
Burpha misses with a looping left.
Jack Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burpha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burpha there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burpha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Douglas.
Burpha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Douglas tries to work over Burpha's front leg with a kick but Burpha checks it.
Burpha looks to land a body kick but Douglas moved away.
Burpha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burpha throws a chopping leg kick but Douglas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Douglas misses the target.
Douglas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burpha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Douglas.
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!
Douglas scores with a hook.#T2#
Burpha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Douglas manages to avoid it.
Burpha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burpha sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Douglas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burpha is out of range.
And Burpha responds with a good body kick, but Douglas manages to step out the way in time.
Douglas is looking to slow Burpha down with leg kicks.
Burpha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burpha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Douglas.
Douglas looks for the body kick but Burpha saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Burpha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burpha throws out a loose jab but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Burpha backs away, Douglas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Burpha has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Douglas cracks the inside of Burpha's front leg.
Douglas just misses with a punch to the body.
Burpha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Douglas with a hook.
Douglas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burpha counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab, jab by Douglas - just one landing.
Burpha throws the left hand but Douglas avoids the punch easily.
Burpha slips a straight right by Douglas.
Burpha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Burpha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Douglas lands with a good body shot.
Douglas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Burpha if he has to take too many more of those.
Burpha connects with a leg kick. Douglas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Douglas looks for the body kick but Burpha saw that one coming.
Burpha throws out a counter right but Douglas avoids it with no problem.
Douglas misses with an uppercut.
Burpha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Burpha - just one landing.
Burpha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burpha is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burpha throws a body shot but no joy.
Douglas is looking to counter punch.
Douglas scores with a leg kick.
Burpha misses with a kick to the body.
Burpha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Douglas swings widly with a right hand
and Burpha counters with a body kick that stops Douglas in his tracks momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burpha throws a jab but it's blocked by Douglas.
Douglas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burpha finds it's way round the side to connect with Douglas's head. #T4#
Burpha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Douglas misses.
Burpha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burpha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burpha slips under a jab.
Douglas throws a low kick but Burpha moves out of range easily.
Burpha misses with a kick to the body.
Burpha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Douglas. Douglas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Douglas missing with a left hand there. Burpha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Douglas missing with a left hand there. Burpha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burpha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Douglas lands with an uppercut that bounces Burpha off the cage and back into range.
Burpha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Douglas.
Douglas misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Burpha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burpha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burpha throws out a leg kick but Douglas moves out of range and Burpha only half commits.
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 Jack Douglas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Burpha looks to throw the jab but Douglas is out of range.
Burpha explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Douglas avoids the head kick by Burpha.
Douglas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burpha's sensitive parts.
Burpha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body kick from Burpha.
Burpha misses with a straight right.
Douglas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Douglas gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Douglas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Douglas avoids a kick to the body.
Burpha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Douglas swats away the attempt to clinch by Burpha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas misses the shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Douglas.
Douglas throws a push kick but Burpha slaps the foot to one side.
Burpha only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Douglas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burpha counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Douglas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1#
Burpha throws out a leg kick but Douglas moves out of range and Burpha only half commits.
Burpha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burpha lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fighters circling - Burpha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Douglas misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Douglas.
Douglas catches Burpha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burpha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Douglas was well out of range. Poor timing from Burpha.
Douglas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burpha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burpha throws a push kick but Douglas slaps the foot to one side.
Douglas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burpha throws out a counter right but Douglas avoids it with no problem.
Burpha throws a front kick that sends Douglas stumbling back into the cage.
Douglas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Burpha slips a straight right by Douglas.
Burpha is trying to counter with his kicks.
Douglas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Douglas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burpha.
Burpha connects with an inside leg kick.
Douglas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Douglas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burpha.
Burpha drops his hands momentarily and Douglas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burpha misses with a body kick.
Douglas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burpha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Burpha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burpha misses with a low kick.
Burpha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burpha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Douglas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Douglas.
Douglas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burpha.
It looked like Douglas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Douglas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burpha.
Douglas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Douglas tries to bum rush Burpha with a series of wild strikes but Burpha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burpha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burpha throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Jab by Burpha.
Douglas misses with a body kick.
Burpha throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Douglas. #TD#
Douglas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Douglas showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Burpha has one foot on Douglas's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Burpha fakes the leg kick and cracks Douglas in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burpha cracks Douglas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Douglas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burpha wants to slow Douglas down by chopping away at his legs.
Burpha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A clash of legs there as Douglas blocks the low kick.#T4#
Burpha slips a straight right by Douglas.
Douglas cracks Burpha with an open hand slap.
Burpha ducks right into an uppercut from Douglas.
Burpha looks to land a left hand but Douglas moved out of range nicely.
Burpha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Douglas misses.
Burpha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Douglas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burpha.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burpha.
Douglas slips under a jab from Burpha.
Douglas dips to his left and cracks Burpha with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burpha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burpha moves forwards but Douglas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Douglas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Bapu Burpha just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Burpha digs a good hook to Douglas's body.
Burpha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burpha throws a hook but Douglas blocks it.
Douglas ducks right into an uppercut from Burpha.
Burpha misses with a body kick.
Douglas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Douglas motions for Burpha to come forward. Douglas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Douglas connects with a nice looking jab.
Burpha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burpha blocks the body kick.
Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burpha moves away.
Douglas throws a shot from downtown. Burpha moves away and avoids it.
Douglas lands an overhand right.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses.
Burpha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Douglas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burpha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Douglas. Burpha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burpha throws a hook to the side of Douglas's head but Douglas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burpha avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Burpha throws out a counter right but Douglas avoids it with no problem.
Burpha lands a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Douglas has been cut.
Douglas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burpha on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Burpha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burpha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Douglas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice body kick there by Douglas.
Burpha wants to clinch but Douglas slips to the side
and Douglas counters with a solid body kick.
Burpha throws a leg kick but Douglas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burpha slips under a jab from Douglas.
Douglas misses with an uppercut. Burpha saw that one coming.
Douglas throws out a loose jab but Burpha uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Burpha responds with a good body kick, but Douglas manages to step out the way in time.
Douglas slips under a jab from Burpha.#T2#
Douglas misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Douglas does it's job there.
Burpha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Douglas. Douglas obviously looking to wear him down.
Burpha moves away from the strike by Douglas.
Burpha missing with a left hand there. Douglas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burpha tries to score with a low kick but Douglas moves his leg out of the way.
Burpha throws the kick towards the body but Douglas avoids it.
Douglas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Douglas connects with a body shot that sends Burpha's belly button to the back.
Burpha takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burpha just misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab, jab by Douglas - just one landing.
Burpha scores with a push kick.
Douglas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Douglas moves out of range as Burpha throws a body kick.
Douglas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Douglas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Douglas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burpha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Douglas misses with a double jab.
Douglas slips under a jab from Burpha.
A jab from Burpha misses.
Douglas misses with a body kick.
Burpha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Burpha misses.
Douglas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Burpha looks to land a body kick but Douglas moved away.
Burpha misses with a wild body shot.
Douglas lands with a right hand.
Douglas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burpha's head.#T4#
Burpha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Douglas. Douglas obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burpha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Douglas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burpha momentarily.
Burpha jabs Douglas right on the nose. Douglas blinks but takes it well.
Douglas moves out of range of the body kick from Burpha.
Burpha scores with a hook.
Burpha moves away from the strike by Douglas.
Burpha replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Douglas blocks it well.
Douglas connects with a body shot that sends Burpha's belly button to the back.
Burpha walks into a jab.
Douglas with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Douglas misses its intended target.
Burpha was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Douglas moves forwards but Burpha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Douglas throws a jab but it's blocked by Burpha.
A combination from Douglas does no damage.
Burpha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burpha looks to land a right hand but Douglas moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Douglas had his way with Bapu Burpha in that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Douglas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
A jab from Burpha misses.
Douglas misses with a hook. Burpha ducked under it nicely.
Douglas misses with a low kick.
Douglas backing away here, and Burpha unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Douglas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burpha.
Burpha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burpha throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Douglas throws a sloppy head kick and Burpha moves out of range easily.
Douglas misses with a body shot.
Douglas lands a nice hook to Burpha's body. Burpha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burpha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A solid body kick from Burpha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Douglas blocks the leg kick.
Douglas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burpha checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Douglas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burpha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burpha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Good shot there by Douglas.
Douglas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Burpha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burpha defending well as Douglas loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Burpha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Douglas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burpha.
Douglas looks to score with a jab to the body but Burpha is just out of range.
Douglas swings for the body but Burpha moves out of range.
Burpha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Douglas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burpha misses with a kick to the body.
Douglas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Douglas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burpha.
Burpha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Burpha misses with a body kick.
Bapu Burpha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Burpha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Douglas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burpha.
Burpha replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Douglas blocks it well.
Burpha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Douglas.
Burpha replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Douglas blocks it well.
Douglas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Douglas wants to land a leg kick but Burpha is out of range.
Good work by Douglas as he checks the leg kick.
Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burpha moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Douglas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Douglas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burpha counters with a body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Douglas!
Burpha tests Douglas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burpha throws the left hand but Douglas avoids the punch easily.
Burpha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burpha connects with the punch.#T3#
Douglas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Burpha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Douglas throws out the jab.
Douglas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burpha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Douglas.
Burpha pushes Douglas away with a front kick.
Burpha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burpha there as he acknowledges the shot.
Douglas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burpha under the eye.
Burpha throws the kick towards the body but Douglas avoids it.
Burpha misses with a low kick.
Burpha misses with a kick to the body
and Douglas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Douglas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Douglas lands a glancing blow to the side of Burpha's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burpha moves away.
A left lands for Douglas.#T4#
Burpha dodges the punch combination from Douglas.
Douglas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Douglas there.
Douglas ducks under a wild hook from Burpha.
Douglas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burpha.
Douglas drops his hands momentarily and Burpha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Douglas slips under a jab.
A jab from Burpha finds it's way through Douglas's defenses.
Douglas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burpha defending well as Douglas loads up on a big left hand.
Burpha looks for the body kick but Douglas saw that one coming.
Burpha blocks a jab.
Douglas thows a left - swing and a miss!

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 Jack Douglas.
Well Douglas 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Douglas!

Post fight, Jack Douglas took to the microphone: 'I am the greatest tactician. I am the greatest submission master. I am the greatest knock out artist. Behold, The War Master and all of my greatness.'.

 

Event: Syn - Heir To The Throne Rd 2     
Date:   Oct 07, 2017
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Burpha. McKane does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKane takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burpha. That's going to slow McKane down.
A good leg kick by Burpha.
Burpha looks to score with a jab to the body but McKane is just out of range.
Ozzy McKane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burpha misses with a leg kick.
Burpha throws the left hand but McKane avoids the punch easily.
McKane throws an overhand right that lands on Burpha's shoulder, as Burpha tries to avoid the shot.
McKane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burpha manages to avoid it.
McKane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McKane slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burpha.
McKane throws a hook but Burpha blocks it.
Burpha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McKane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burpha.
McKane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burpha misses with a hook. McKane ducked under it nicely.
McKane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burpha has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Burpha finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McKane scores with a nice body kick.
Burpha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burpha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKane.
A solid body kick from Burpha.
McKane throws a body punch but Burpha moves out of range.
A nice side step and Burpha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McKane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burpha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burpha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McKane has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Burpha there.
McKane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burpha cracks a nice hook into McKane's ribs.
McKane misses with a kick to the body.
Burpha misses with a hook
and McKane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!#TD#
Burpha gets caught flat footed, as McKane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
McKane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Burpha keeping moving, preventing McKane from controlling successfully.
McKane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burpha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burpha keeping moving, preventing McKane from controlling successfully.
McKane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Burpha is pulling down on McKane's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burpha throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
McKane scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Burpha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McKane's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McKane not doing much here. #SUB#
Burpha is defending against the submission attempts here by McKane.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
McKane is trying to control. Burpha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McKane is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burpha is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Burpha is trying to control but can't.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Burpha is defending against the submission attempts here by McKane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bapu Burpha dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Burpha throws a series of punches but McKane moves out of range.
Burpha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McKane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burpha scrambles back to his feet.
Burpha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McKane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burpha sprawls well. Burpha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McKane gets slowly back to his feet.
McKane lands a right hook to the body.
McKane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Burpha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McKane's calf.
McKane misses with an uppercut.
Burpha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from McKane.
Burpha flicks out a counter leg kick but McKane steps away.#T1#
McKane throws a hook to the side of Burpha's head but Burpha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from McKane.
Burpha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McKane stalks Burpha and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Burpha's face. Burpha staggers backwards, shaken.
McKane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burpha throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McKane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burpha.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burpha.
McKane shoots in for a takedown but Burpha shows good takedown defense.
Burpha tries a head kick but it misses.
Burpha misses with a body kick.
McKane lands a leg kick that knocks Burpha off balance momentarily.
McKane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burpha manages to avoid it.
Burpha connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
McKane lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Burpha.
Bapu Burpha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKane with a poor takedown
and Burpha counters with a head kick. That will keep McKane thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ozzy McKane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burpha throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Burpha scores with a nice body kick.
McKane throws a front kick that sends Burpha stumbling back into the cage.
Burpha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McKane's calf.
Burpha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McKane throws out a loose jab but Burpha uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKane takes a swing at Burpha's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Burpha finds it's way through McKane's defenses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burpha.
McKane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Burpha. #T3#
McKane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burpha. Burpha obviously looking to wear him down.
McKane will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Burpha throws a body kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burpha, right into the meat.
McKane misses with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Burpha crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McKane - the referee stops the clock and Burpha gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McKane. Burpha manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McKane looks to throw a body kick
and McKane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McKane throws a front kick aimed at Burpha's knee but Burpha avoids it well.
Burpha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Burpha throws a leg kick but McKane sees it coming and moves out of range.
McKane quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bapu Burpha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burpha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burpha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McKane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burpha on the side of the head.
Burpha ducks under a wild hook from McKane.#T4#
McKane throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Burpha counters with a good low kick that McKane was not able to check.
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!
McKane just misses with a punch to the body.
McKane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McKane checks a low kick from Burpha.
McKane throws a right hand that misses
and Burpha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKane throws a lazy right hand but Burpha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McKane jabs Burpha right on the nose. Burpha blinks but takes it well.
McKane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McKane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McKane jabs Burpha right on the nose. Burpha blinks but takes it well.
McKane throws out a leg kick but Burpha moves out of range and McKane only half commits.
Decent striking displayed by McKane there.
McKane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burpha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McKane throws a shot to the body.
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 Ozzy McKane will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Burpha throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Burpha's corner calls for a 1-2. Burpha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McKane throws the kick towards the body but Burpha avoids it.
McKane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burpha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McKane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burpha counters with a straight right hand.
Burpha misses with a looping left.
McKane feinted with a counter takedown.
Burpha keeps McKane at a distance using the push kick.
McKane throws a nice looking combination but Burpha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burpha tries a low kick but McKane avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burpha checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McKane fails to land the takedown.
McKane misses with a hook.
Burpha thinks about the counter body kick.
McKane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burpha. Burpha obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Burpha delivers a nice body kick.
Burpha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Burpha is looking to slow McKane down with leg kicks.
McKane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McKane lands a glancing blow to the side of Burpha's head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Burpha.
Burpha lands with an overhand left.
Burpha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McKane is out of range.
McKane with a poor takedown
and Burpha counters with a big head kick but McKane shrugs it off. #CUT2#
It looks like Ozzy McKane has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ozzy McKane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKane sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McKane defending well as Burpha loads up on a big left hand.
McKane misses with a left hand
and Burpha counters with a low kick, right behind McKane 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKane misses with a looping right.
Burpha only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
McKane digs a good body shot into Burpha's ribs.
McKane throws a jab when Burpha was well out of range.
McKane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burpha.
McKane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McKane pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burpha is out of range and McKane settles back down.
Burpha throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Burpha is looking to land body kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burpha. That's going to slow McKane down.
McKane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burpha moves away.
McKane loads up on a big right hand but Burpha slips the punch.
Burpha walks into a stiff left hand from McKane.#T3#
McKane fails with a takedown attempt.
McKane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burpha sprawls well. Burpha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McKane gets slowly back to his feet.
McKane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McKane missing with a left hand there. Burpha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burpha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Burpha avoids the body shot from McKane.
Burpha cracks McKane with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKane. Burpha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burpha feints a counter leg kick.
Burpha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Burpha feints and then cracks McKane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McKane down.
A slow jab from McKane misses its intended target.
Burpha throws a jab but it's blocked by McKane.
McKane throws a sloppy body shot
and Burpha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McKane blocks a leg kick.
Burpha staying out of range there.
McKane backing away here, and Burpha unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Burpha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McKane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKane slips under a jab from Burpha.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burpha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKane was well out of range. Poor timing from Burpha.
Burpha lands a leg kick that knocks McKane off balance momentarily.
McKane on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McKane throws a jab when Burpha was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bapu Burpha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burpha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bapu Burpha!

Bapu Burpha decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Syn - Heir To The Throne Rd 1     
Date:   Sep 13, 2017
#R1#
A left lands for Burpha.
Tsoi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burpha.
Burpha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsoi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Burpha throws a front kick aimed at Tsoi's knee but Tsoi avoids it well.
Crunch! Burpha slams his shin into Tsoi's torso.
Burpha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsoi.
Burpha throws out a counter right but Tsoi avoids it with no problem.
Burpha is looking to clinch.
Burpha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tsoi avoids a kick to the body.
Tsoi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Burpha.
A shot to the liver by Burpha. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burpha.
A big left from Burpha misses.
Tsoi ducks under a wild hook from Burpha.
Tsoi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Tsoi misses with a body kick.
Burpha lands with an uppercut that bounces Tsoi off the cage and back into range.
Burpha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tsoi's calf.
Burpha lands a nice hook to Tsoi's body. Tsoi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burpha has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Burpha clobbers Tsoi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tsoi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Burpha misses with a straight right.
As Burpha tries to get set, Tsoi tries to push him back and clinch up but Burpha manages to avoid the attempt.
Tsoi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burpha throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Burpha lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tsoi doesn't seem phased though.
Burpha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burpha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burpha slips a straight right by Tsoi.
Burpha looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Tsoi misses its intended target.
A cross from Burpha lands.
A thudding body kick lands there by Burpha!
Burpha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsoi is looking to counter the offense by Burpha and move into the clinch.
A lazy left from Burpha finds it's target.
Tsoi tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Burpha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burpha misses with a body kick.
Tsoi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Burpha.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burpha.
Burpha is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tsoi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Burpha is looking to score with low kicks.
Tsoi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Burpha.
Burpha misses with a hook #CL#
and Tsoi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tsoi lands a right hand.
Burpha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Burpha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsoi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tsoi pushes Burpha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burpha misses with some punches.
Tsoi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burpha lands with a short shot to the head.
Tsoi lands a nice uppercut.
Burpha lands with a light punch inside.
Tsoi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Burpha.
Burpha lands a nice shot to the body.
Burpha tries to work over Tsoi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsoi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Burpha - that landed with a thud.
Tsoi can't find room to land a body shot as Burpha controls the action.
Burpha lands a nice shot 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!#BC2#
Burpha breaks from the clinch.
Tsoi misses with a hook
and Burpha counters with a right hand to the body.
Burpha lands with a cross. #T4#
Burpha takes a swing at Tsoi's ribcage but misses.
Tsoi misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Burpha.
Tsoi throws a body shot but no joy.
Burpha throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Burpha.
Bapu Burpha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burpha lands a jab to the head.
Burpha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsoi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Burpha.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burpha. Tsoi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burpha avoids the body shot from Tsoi.
It seemed like Burpha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burpha misses with a kick to the body.
Tsoi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Burpha manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bapu Burpha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Burpha misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Tsoi counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burpha.
Burpha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Burpha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burpha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burpha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burpha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsoi with a hook.
Burpha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burpha wants to clinch.
Burpha thows a leg kick but Tsoi checks it #CL#
and Tsoi counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Tsoi swings wildly with an uppercut but Burpha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsoi lands a hook that snaps the head of Burpha backwards.
Burpha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsoi presses Burpha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burpha.
Tsoi working aggressively here.
Burpha throws a head punch that misses.
Tsoi has a couple of punches blocked by Burpha.
Burpha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsoi's elbow.
Tsoi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burpha's elbow.
Burpha misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Burpha.
Tsoi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burpha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsoi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burpha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsoi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burpha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Tsoi. #T2#
Tsoi lands a right hand.
Tsoi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsoi.
Tsoi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Do Who Tsoi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tsoi can't find room to land a body shot as Burpha controls the action.
Tsoi takes a shot to the head.
Burpha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsoi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsoi throws a head punch that misses.
Burpha struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsoi controls his hands.
A short right from Burpha.
Burpha tries a body shot but Tsoi blocks it.
Tsoi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burpha backwards.
Tsoi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burpha misses with a punch to the body.
Burpha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burpha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsoi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsoi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Burpha throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsoi.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Burpha as Tsoi tries to tie him up.
Tsoi lands a hook that snaps the head of Burpha backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsoi.
Tsoi lands a shoulder strike.
Tsoi prevents a body shot from Burpha.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burpha.
Burpha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tsoi misses with the head strike.
Tsoi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burpha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Tsoi.
Burpha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsoi working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Burpha.
Burpha prevents a body shot from Tsoi.
Burpha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Burpha. #T4#
Tsoi scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsoi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsoi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burpha doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Tsoi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burpha throws a body shot but no joy.
Burpha loads up on a big right hand but Tsoi slips the punch.
Burpha misses the jab.
Burpha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tsoi at a distance.
Tsoi walks into a stiff left hand from Burpha.
Burpha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burpha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burpha throws out a counter right but Tsoi avoids it with no problem.
Burpha looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsoi is just out of range.
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 Do Who Tsoi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tsoi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burpha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burpha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burpha with a nice cross.
Tsoi moves out of range of the strikes.
Burpha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Burpha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tsoi throws the left hand but Burpha avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burpha, as that shot connected.
Burpha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bapu Burpha seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Burpha connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burpha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tsoi darts in trying to clinch
and Burpha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burpha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tsoi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick lands from Burpha.
Tsoi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsoi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burpha.
Tsoi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Burpha manages to circle out of the way.
Burpha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Tsoi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Burpha.
Burpha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tsoi. That did some damage!
Burpha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burpha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Burpha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burpha lands with a nice body punch.
Burpha lands a nice shot to the body.
Burpha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tsoi at a distance.
Burpha jabs Tsoi right on the nose. Tsoi blinks but takes it well.
Burpha throws a wild body kick that Tsoi sees coming a mile off.
Tsoi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A slow jab from Burpha misses its intended target.
Tsoi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Burpha misses with an uppercut. Tsoi saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burpha.
Burpha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tsoi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burpha to score with a decent uppercut.
Tsoi throws a shot from downtown. Burpha moves away and avoids it.
Burpha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burpha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsoi.
Tsoi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tsoi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burpha throws a lazy right hand but Tsoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsoi takes a swing at Burpha's ribcage but misses.
Tsoi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Burpha lands with a straight right. Tsoi didn't see that one coming.
Burpha looks to land a body kick but Tsoi moved away.
Burpha throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Tsoi moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Burpha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burpha punishes Tsoi's body with a nice straight punch.
Burpha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burpha looks for the body kick but Tsoi saw that one coming.
Burpha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burpha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsoi manages to avoid it.
As Burpha tries to get set, Tsoi tries to push him back and clinch up but Burpha manages to avoid the attempt.
Burpha lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bapu Burpha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burpha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bapu Burpha!

Bapu Burpha was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: Syn 539 - Luminous     
Date:   Aug 11, 2017
#R1#
Ferguson misses with a shot to the body
and Burpha counters with a body kick.
Burpha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burpha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferguson.
Burpha scores with a hook to the body. Ferguson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ferguson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burpha explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Burpha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burpha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burpha connects with a body shot that sends Ferguson's belly button to the back.
Ferguson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've been informed that Ferguson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ferguson with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping body kick lands there for Ferguson.
Ferguson blocks a head kick by Burpha.
Burpha throws a right hand that misses
and Ferguson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burpha's knee momentarily.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Burpha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ferguson throws a big counter head kick but Burpha avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Burpha avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Burpha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ferguson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ferguson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burpha.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Burpha lands a nice looking body kick.
Burpha tries to land a front kick but Ferguson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burpha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferguson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferguson scores with a spinning back kick!
Burpha lands with a good body shot.
Ferguson lands a jab to Burpha's midsection.
Burpha tries to land a leg kick but Ferguson saw it coming and moves away.
Burpha throws a wild body kick that Ferguson sees coming a mile off.
Burpha connects with a body shot.#T2#
Burpha lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burpha throws the left hand but Ferguson avoids the punch easily.
Burpha throws a wild body kick that Ferguson sees coming a mile off.
Burpha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Burpha moves out of range.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Burpha moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Burpha.
Ferguson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burpha rather than just go for the knockout.
Burpha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ferguson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burpha.
Burpha throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson feints a counter leg kick.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. Burpha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burpha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ferguson just manages to avoid it.
Burpha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burpha moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
Burpha lands with an overhand left.
Ferguson misses with a head kick. #T3#
Burpha lands with a hook. Ferguson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Burpha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferguson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Burpha misses.
Burpha misses with a body kick.
Ferguson throws a hook but Burpha avoids it easily.
Ferguson throws a right and a left that Burpha avoids nicely.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burpha is looking to score with low kicks.
Ferguson walks into a left hand.
Ferguson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burpha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferguson throws a nice looking combination but Burpha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burpha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferguson counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Burpha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Ferguson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Ferguson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burpha motions for Ferguson to come forward. Burpha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burpha throws a wild body kick that Ferguson sees coming a mile off.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ferguson connects with a body shot that sends Burpha's belly button to the back.
Ferguson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burpha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Burpha thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ferguson if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burpha digs a good body shot into Ferguson's ribs.
Burpha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Burpha.
Burpha throws a hook but Ferguson blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bapu Burpha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Burpha looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Burpha lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ferguson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL#
Burpha instigates a clinch.
Burpha lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Ferguson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ferguson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burpha avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
Burpha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferguson can do to turn this around?
Ferguson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burpha at a distance.
Bapu Burpha is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferguson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burpha throws out the jab.
Ferguson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burpha.
Ferguson throws out a counter right but Burpha avoids it with no problem.
Burpha throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson throws the kick towards the body but Burpha avoids it.
Burpha lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Burpha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferguson.#T1#
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson throws a hook but Burpha blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Burpha tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burpha connects with a body shot that sends Ferguson's belly button to the back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burpha.
Nice uppercut there from Burpha.
Burpha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burpha throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Burpha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferguson lands a nice shot to the body.
Burpha lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ferguson will feel that in the morning.
Ferguson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burpha throws a shot to the body.
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!
Ferguson misses with a low kick.
Burpha looks to throw the jab but Ferguson is out of range.
Burpha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Ferguson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Burpha's head.
Burpha throws an overhand right that lands on Ferguson's shoulder, as Ferguson tries to avoid the shot.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson takes one to the chin there.
Burpha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Burpha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Burpha is just out of range.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
Burpha is looking to slow Ferguson down with leg kicks.
That kick from Ferguson tenderised Burpha's leg. Burpha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ferguson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burpha.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick
and Burpha counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferguson works Burpha's body with a nice hook.
Burpha tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burpha.
Burpha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ferguson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burpha fakes the leg kick and cracks Ferguson in the body.
A head kick misses from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the body
and Burpha counters with a slapping leg kick.
Burpha tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferguson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ferguson moves out of range as Burpha throws a body kick.
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferguson throws a counter combo.
Burpha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burpha throws a lazy body kick
and Ferguson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Burpha lands a head shot.
Ferguson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ferguson looks to throw a body kick
and Burpha counters with a nice uppercut.
Burpha scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Burpha connects with an inside leg kick.
Burpha connects with a crisp jab.
Burpha scoring well with a low kick there.
Burpha slips under a jab from Ferguson.
A counter left hand to the body from Burpha misses its target.
Burpha throws a jab when Ferguson was well out of range.
Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burpha.
Burpha misses with a body shot.
Ferguson lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
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 Bapu Burpha will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Burpha throws a wild body kick that Ferguson sees coming a mile off.
Burpha lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Burpha misses.
Burpha thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ferguson if he has to take too many more of those.
Burpha blocks the body kick.
Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burpha.
Ferguson throws a big counter head kick but Burpha avoids it with no problem.
Burpha wants to clinch up but Ferguson keeps it at a distance.
Ferguson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Burpha scores with a decent looking hook.
Burpha misses with a looping right.
Ferguson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Burpha moves out of range as Ferguson throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Ferguson misses
and Burpha counters with a nice uppercut.
Burpha takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Burpha lands a leg kick that knocks Ferguson off balance momentarily.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Ferguson throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Burpha closes the distance and pushes Ferguson back into the cage.
Ferguson tries to break the clinch but Burpha is controlling the position.
A right hand to the body from Burpha.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burpha digs a right hand into Ferguson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ferguson's gas tank.
Burpha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson blocks a body shot from Burpha.
Ferguson blocking some punches.
Ferguson is trying to break the clinch but Burpha is controlling him.
Ferguson prevents a body shot from Burpha. #BC2#
Ferguson breaks from the clinch.
Ferguson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burpha counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferguson throws a lazy head kick
and Burpha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the body from Ferguson misses
and Burpha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turd Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ferguson connects with a body shot.
Ferguson lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burpha scores with a leg kick.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.
Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick from Ferguson is predictable there
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burpha works the jab nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Burpha finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Burpha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burpha jabs Ferguson right on the nose. Ferguson blinks but takes it well.
Burpha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters circling a little - Burpha finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ferguson throws a combination that misses
and Burpha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Ferguson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ferguson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice jab there from Burpha.
Burpha takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Burpha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ferguson throws a nice looking combination but Burpha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ferguson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burpha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferguson misses with a double jab
and Burpha counters with a body kick that stops Ferguson in his tracks momentarily.
Burpha tries a head kick but it misses.
Burpha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ferguson doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Burpha.
Burpha connects with a leg kick. Ferguson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
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!
Burpha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Burpha thuds his right hand into Ferguson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ferguson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burpha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Burpha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferguson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ferguson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burpha. Burpha obviously looking to wear him down.
Ferguson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Burpha.
Ferguson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burpha throws a head kick that misses.
Ferguson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Burpha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ferguson's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bapu Burpha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burpha 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bapu Burpha!

Bapu Burpha spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: Syn 534 - Vespertine     
Date:   Jul 14, 2017
#R1#
Douglas lands a jab to the nose.
Douglas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burpha connects with a looping right hand.
Burpha throws a hook but Douglas blocks it.
Burpha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Douglas.
Burpha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Douglas.
Douglas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burpha.
Burpha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Douglas tries to bum rush Burpha with a series of wild strikes but Burpha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burpha moves away.
Burpha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Douglas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Douglas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burpha has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Douglas connects with a jab.
Burpha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burpha looks for the body kick but Douglas saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Burpha.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burpha fails to land with a series of punches.
Douglas missing with a left hand there. Burpha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jack Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burpha throws a low kick but Douglas avoids it.#T1#
Douglas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Douglas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burpha.
Nice shot by Douglas.
Burpha throws a low kick but Douglas avoids it.
Douglas throws a combination that misses
and Burpha counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Douglas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fighters circling - Douglas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Douglas catches Burpha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burpha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Douglas. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Burpha misses its intended target.
Burpha tries to close the distance and clinch but Douglas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burpha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Douglas tests Burpha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Burpha finds it's way through Douglas's defenses.
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!
Douglas throws a body punch but Burpha moves out of range.
Douglas connects with a jab.
Douglas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Burpha throws a series of punches but Douglas avoids them all with ease.
Douglas throws a shot from downtown. Burpha moves away and avoids it.
Burpha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burpha misses with a body shot.
Douglas slips a straight right by Burpha.
Burpha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burpha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burpha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Douglas is out of range and Burpha settles back down.
Douglas avoids the body shot from Burpha.
A lazy body kick from Douglas
and Burpha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Burpha closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Douglas on the inside.
Burpha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burpha lands with a light punch inside.
Burpha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Douglas looking for a takedown.
Douglas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Burpha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burpha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3##BC2#
Burpha breaks the clinch.
Burpha takes a swing at Douglas's ribcage but misses.
Burpha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Douglas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burpha tried to score with a low kick but Douglas checks it.
Burpha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Douglas is able to avoid easily.
Burpha staying out of range there.
Douglas throws a body punch but Burpha moves out of range.
Burpha follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Douglas moves out of range of the strikes.
Douglas misses with a straight left.
Burpha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Burpha misses with a straight right.
Burpha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Douglas throws a body kick that misses
and Burpha counters with a low kick, right behind Douglas 's knee.
Burpha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Douglas tried to counter with a leg kick but Burpha avoided it.
Burpha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Douglas is able to avoid easily.
Burpha misses with a kick to the body.
Burpha lands a nice shot to the body.
Douglas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burpha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burpha moves away.#T4#
Burpha motions for Douglas to come forward. Burpha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Douglas is looking to counter punch.
Douglas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Burpha cracks Douglas with an open hand slap.
Burpha slips a jab and a cross from Douglas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burpha misses with a low kick as Douglas jumps back.
Douglas throws a jab but it's blocked by Burpha.
Douglas throws a shot from downtown. Burpha moves away and avoids it.
Burpha appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Douglas lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Burpha clinches up with Douglas and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Douglas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Douglas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Burpha there.
Douglas lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burpha.
A solid body kick from Burpha.
Douglas looks to throw a body kick
and Burpha counters with a nice uppercut.
Burpha tries a low kick but Douglas avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bapu Burpha dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Douglas moves out of range as Burpha strikes.
Burpha scores with a nice right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Douglas there.
Burpha throws a chopping leg kick but Douglas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Douglas throwing a counter right hand but Burpha manages to avoid it.
Douglas keeps Burpha at a distance using the push kick.
Douglas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Burpha closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Douglas. #BC2#
Burpha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burpha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burpha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Douglas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burpha throws a front kick aimed at Douglas's knee but Douglas avoids it well.
Douglas connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burpha looks to land a body kick but Douglas moved away.
Douglas lands with a good body shot.
Douglas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burpha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Douglass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Douglas looks to land a left hand but Burpha moved out of range nicely.
Douglas digs a good hook to Burpha's body.
Douglas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burpha at a distance.
Douglas looks to score with a jab to the body but Burpha is just out of range.
It seemed like Burpha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burpha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burpha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burpha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burpha scores with a spinning back kick!
Douglas lands with a right hand.
Douglas swings for the body but Burpha moves out of range.
Burpha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Douglas moves away.
Douglas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Douglas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burpha.
Burpha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Burpha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Douglas.
Bapu Burpha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Burpha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burpha throws a chopping leg kick but Douglas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Burpha takes one to the side of the head.
Douglas throws a jab but it's blocked by Burpha.
Burpha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burpha looks for the body kick but Douglas saw that one coming.
Burpha checks a leg kick.
Burpha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burpha scores with a kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Burpha.
Douglas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Douglas misses the shot to the body.
Burpha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Douglas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Burpha checks the leg kick nicely there.
Douglas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Douglas throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Burpha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Douglas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Douglas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burpha.
Douglas looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Burpha lands a leg kick that knocks Douglas off balance momentarily.
Burpha avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Douglas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Douglas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burpha.
Burpha lands a jab to the head.
Douglas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A low kick from Douglas is predictable there
and Burpha counters with a two punch combo.
The fighters circling - Douglas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burpha was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Burpha misses with a straight left.
Burpha walks into a jab.
Douglas lands with an uppercut that bounces Burpha off the cage and back into range.
Burpha ducks under a wild hook from Douglas.
Douglas ducks under a wild hook from Burpha.
Burpha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burpha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Burpha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burpha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Douglas's head backwards.
Burpha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burpha tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Burpha thows a body kick. Douglas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Douglas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Burpha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Douglas can pounce on him.
Douglas avoids the body shot from Burpha.
Burpha wants to clinch up but Douglas keeps it at a distance.
Burpha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Douglas connects with a solid leg kick.
Douglas lands with a slapping head kick.
Douglas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Douglas misses with a head kick.
Burpha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Douglas throws a push kick but Burpha slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burpha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burpha moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Burpha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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 Jack Douglas will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Burpha moves out of range of the leg kick from Douglas.
Nice shot by Burpha.
Burpha takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Douglas feints and then cracks Burpha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burpha down.
Burpha throws a push kick but Douglas slaps the foot to one side.
Douglas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Douglas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burpha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burpha throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Burpha checks a low kick from Douglas.
Douglas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Douglas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burpha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas slips a straight right by Burpha.
Burpha misses with a body kick.
Douglas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burpha is looking to land body kicks.
Burpha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Douglas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Douglas.
Douglas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burpha.
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Douglas throws a hook to the side of Burpha's head but Burpha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burpha avoids the body shot from Douglas.
Burpha moves out of range as Douglas throws a body kick.
Douglas lands a body shot.
Douglas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burpha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burpha loads up on a big right hand but Douglas slips the punch.
Douglas throws a lazy right hand but Burpha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Douglas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Douglas throws a hook but Burpha avoids it easily.
Douglas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burpha tries to clinch there but Douglas circles away.
Burpha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burpha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Douglas is out of range and Burpha settles back down. #T2#
Burpha throws a low kick but Douglas moves out of range easily.
Douglas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burpha. Burpha obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burpha is looking to land body kicks.
Douglas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burpha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Douglas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Douglas checks a low kick from Burpha.
Douglas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burpha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burpha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Douglas stuns Burpha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Douglas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Burpha misses.
Burpha throws a wild body kick that Douglas sees coming a mile off.
Douglas lands with a straight right. Burpha didn't see that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Douglas blocks the low kick.
Burpha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Douglas throws out a loose jab but Burpha uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Burpha misses with a body kick.
Burpha tries to clinch up but Douglas circles away and keeps his distance.
Douglas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burpha checks it well.
Douglas loads up on a big right hand but Burpha slips the punch.
Burpha throws a wild body kick that Douglas sees coming a mile off.
Burpha moves out of range as Douglas throws a body kick.
Douglas throws a lazy head kick
and Burpha counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Douglas.
Burpha throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Douglas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burpha lands with an uppercut that bounces Douglas off the cage and back into range.
Burpha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burpha. Douglas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Douglas throws a head kick but Burpha moves out of range.
Burpha throws the left hand but Douglas avoids the punch easily.
Douglas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Douglas is looking to score with low kicks.
Burpha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burpha misses the shot to the body.
Douglas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Douglas is looking to score with low kicks.
Burpha misses with a body punch
and Douglas counters with a head kick.
Burpha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Douglas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Douglas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burpha at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burpha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Douglas.
Douglas misses with a wild body shot.
Douglas lands a head shot.
Douglas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burpha throws out a powerful jab.
Douglas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burpha with a hook.
Burpha throws a hook but Douglas blocks it.
Douglas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Douglas looks to land a right hand but Burpha moved out of range.
Burpha appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Douglas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burpha takes one on the button.
Burpha ducks right into an uppercut from Douglas.

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 Jack Douglas.
I think Douglas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Douglas!

As Jack Douglas got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I am the greatest tactician. I am the greatest submission master. I am the greatest knock out artist. Behold, The War Master and all of my greatness.'.

 

Event: EVO 06212017     
Date:   Jun 21, 2017
#R1#
Burpha scores with a punch to the head.
Niemayer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Burpha throws a body punch but Niemayer moves out of range.
Burpha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burpha scores with a kick to the body.
Niemayer misses with an uppercut.
Niemayer throws a hook to the side of Burpha's head but Burpha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Niemayer scores with a nice head shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burpha lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Niemayer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Niemayer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Burpha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Niemayer, right into the meat.
Burpha darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Niemayer misses.
Burpha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niemayer manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niemayer misses with an uppercut
and Burpha counters with a big head kick but Niemayer shrugs it off.
A solid body kick from Burpha.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Niemayer. #T1#
Niemayer tests Burpha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Niemayer swings widly with a right hand
and Burpha counters with a straight right hand.
Niemayer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burpha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Burpha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Niemayer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Niemayer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Niemayer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Niemayer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Niemayer throws a front kick aimed at Burpha's knee but Burpha avoids it well.
Burpha moves out of range of the strikes.
Burpha misses with an uppercut. Niemayer saw that one coming.
Burpha misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niemayer lands with a right hand.
Niemayer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burpha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Niemayer scrambles back to his feet.
Niemayer ducks right into an uppercut from Burpha. #T2#
Niemayer slips a straight right by Burpha.
Niemayer looks to land a right hand but Burpha moved out of range.
Niemayer cracks a nice hook into Burpha's ribs.
Burpha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burpha misses with an uppercut.
Burpha ducks right into an uppercut from Niemayer.
Niemayer throws a jab when Burpha was well out of range.
Burpha feints a counter leg kick.
Niemayer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Burpha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Niemayer misses with a right hand
and Burpha counters with a leg kick.
Niemayer throws a leg kick but Burpha checks it.
Burpha is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Niemayer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice shot by Niemayer.
Niemayer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burpha looks to land a body kick but Niemayer moved away.
Niemayer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Burpha avoids it.
Niemayer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burpha has time to react.#T3#
Niemayer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Niemayer throws a push kick but Burpha slaps the foot to one side.
Niemayer's corner calls for a 1-2. Niemayer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Burpha takes a swing at Niemayer's ribcage but misses.
Burpha avoids the body shot from Niemayer.
Burpha throws a chopping leg kick but Niemayer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Burpha lands a glancing blow to the side of Niemayer's head.
Niemayer throws an overhand right that lands on Burpha's shoulder, as Burpha tries to avoid the shot.
Niemayer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burpha scores with a jab to the body.
Burpha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Niemayer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Niemayer cracks a nice hook into Burpha's ribs.
Burpha is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Niemayer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niemayer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niemayer takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Niemayer lands with an uppercut that bounces Burpha off the cage and back into range.
Niemayer missing with a left hand there. Burpha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burpha throws a sloppy head kick and Niemayer moves out of range easily.
Burpha staying out of range there.
Burpha misses with a straight left.
Niemayer moves out of range of the body kick from Burpha.
A swing and a miss from Niemayer.
Niemayer misses with a left hand
and Burpha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Niemayer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burpha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burpha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burpha connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burpha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Niemayer misses the target.
Burpha lands a nice looking body shot.
Niemayer swings widly with a right hand
and Burpha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bapu Burpha will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Niemayer loads up on a big right hand but Burpha slips the punch.
Burpha throws a solid leg kick but Niemayer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burpha.
Burpha 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.
Niemayer connects with a jab.
Burpha blocks a jab.
Niemayer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Niemayer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Niemayer misses
and Burpha counters with a leg kick.
Jab from Burpha.
Burpha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Niemayer on the side of the head.
Niemayer throws an off balance right hand
and Burpha counters with a straight right hand.
Burpha throws a shot from downtown. Niemayer moves away and avoids it.
Burpha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Niemayer's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burpha throws a lazy body kick
and Niemayer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Niemayer looks to land a left hand but Burpha moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Burpha lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Burpha looks for the body kick but Niemayer saw that one coming.
Niemayer misses the shot to the body.
Burpha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burpha moves away from the strike by Niemayer.
Niemayer throws a low kick but Burpha avoids it.
Niemayer misses with a looping left.
Burpha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Burpha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burpha swinging wildly here.
Niemayer ducks right into an uppercut from Burpha.
Nice cross by Niemayer.
Some bone on bone action there as Burpha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burpha throws a poor cross that misses
and Niemayer counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Burpha lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niemayer takes a swing at Burpha's ribcage but misses.
Burpha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Burpha checks a leg kick nicely.
Burpha lets loose with a powerful body kick. Niemayer will feel that in the morning.
Burpha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Niemayer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Niemayer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Niemayer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Burpha as he connects with a hook.
Niemayer misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Burpha - that will leave a mark!
Burpha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Burpha throws a hook to the side of Niemayer's head but Niemayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burpha lands a nice shot that snaps Niemayer's head back. #T3#
Niemayer scores with a punch to the head.
Burpha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Niemayer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Burpha eats them both and turns towards Niemayer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Burpha misses with a hook
and Niemayer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Burpha is rocked!
Niemayer cracks Burpha with a hook to the temple - Burpha is on wobbly legs here! Niemayer swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Burpha falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Niemayer wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lukas Niemayer!
A very excited looking Lukas Niemayer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: EVO 05242017     
Date:   May 24, 2017
#R1#
Burpha missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett half committed to a counter leg kick.
Burpha throws out a leg kick but Sackett moves out of range and Burpha only half commits.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. Burpha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett throws a hook but Burpha avoids it easily.
Sackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burpha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sackett lands a really nice looking cross but Burpha seems unphased.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burpha moves away.
Burpha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Burpha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett tests Burpha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burpha misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.#T1#
The fighters circling - Burpha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burpha just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sackett lands a slapping body shot.
Burpha takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Burpha swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burpha lands a leg kick that knocks Sackett off balance momentarily.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Burpha checks it.
Burpha walks into a left hand.
Sackett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Burpha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burpha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burpha sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burpha.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burpha's calf.
Burpha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Burpha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett with a jab.
Sackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Burpha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackett gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Burpha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burpha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Burpha ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for Sackett.
Burpha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sackett checks it well.
A jab from Sackett finds it's way through Burpha's defenses.
Burpha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sackett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burpha on the side of the head.
Burpha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Burpha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sackett is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Sackett thuds his shin into the meat of Burpha's side.
Sackett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burpha under the eye.
Burpha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Burpha replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sackett blocks it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sackett.
Sackett is looking to slow Burpha down with leg kicks.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Burpha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Burpha's front leg but catches the back leg as Burpha tries to avoid it.
Sackett throws a lazy head kick
and Burpha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a leg kick.
Burpha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Burpha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Burpha saw that one coming.
Sackett lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Sackett misses.
Burpha throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sackett feints and then cracks Burpha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burpha down.
Burpha throws a leg kick which misses Sackett's front leg but catches the back leg as Sackett tries to avoid it.
Sackett thuds his shin into the meat of Burpha's side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Burpha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Burpha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Burpha avoids a kick to the body.
Burpha slips a jab from Sackett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burpha lands a glancing blow to the side of Sackett's head.
Burpha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sackett misses with a looping right.
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Burpha moved away.
Burpha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burpha misses with a wild body shot.
Burpha throws a front kick aimed at Sackett's knee but Sackett avoids it well.
Burpha moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
A little jabbing left from Burpha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sackett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burpha checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Burpha looks to land a body kick but Sackett moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Burpha might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sackett has got the better of the exchanges.
Good standup being displayed there by Burpha as he connects with a hook.
Sackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burpha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sackett misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Burpha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Sackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burpha can do to turn this around?
Burpha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Burpha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Sackett throws a leg kick but Burpha sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burpha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burpha moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
Sackett lands a nice looking body kick.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Burpha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett half committed to a counter leg kick.
Burpha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Burpha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackett tries to work over Burpha's front leg with a kick but Burpha checks it.
Burpha moves out of range of the body kick.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burpha manages to avoid it.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sackett lands a nice looking kick to the body. Burpha takes a step back to recover.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burpha throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
Burpha swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Sackett misses with a leg kick.
Burpha has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sackett.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Burpha.
A low kick from Sackett is predictable there
and Burpha counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Burpha moved out of range.
Burpha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Sackett lands.
Burpha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sackett. Sackett obviously looking to wear him down.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett slips under a jab.
Sackett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mordecai Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Sackett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burpha avoids a kick to the body.
Burpha cracks the inside of Sackett's front leg.
Burpha avoids the head kick by Sackett.
Burpha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burpha throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Crunch! Sackett slams his shin into Burpha's torso.
Sackett tests Burpha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burpha cracks Sackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burpha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sackett throws out a powerful jab.
Burpha avoids a kick to the body.
Burpha swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Burpha ducks down to avoid it.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burpha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donk. Burpha catches Sackett right on the button with a cross.
Burpha thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick lands there from Sackett. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sackett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice cross by Sackett.
Sackett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burpha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sackett scrambles back to his feet.
Sackett tries to land a body kick
and Burpha makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burpha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sackett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Burpha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses
and Burpha counters with a stiff right hand.
Burpha misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Burpha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burpha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sackett.
Burpha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Burpha misses with a leg kick.
Sackett tried to counter with a leg kick but Burpha avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Sackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sackett swings widly with a right hand
and Burpha counters with a leg kick.
Burpha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Burpha misses with a body shot.
Sackett quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sackett's corner calls for a 1-2. Sackett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sackett ducks right into an uppercut from Burpha.
Good leg kick by Burpha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burpha avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Burpha appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Burpha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett lands an overhand right.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burpha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Burpha's leg. Burpha is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Burpha misses. #T1#
Burpha misses the shot to the body.
Sackett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burpha tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sackett takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Burpha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sackett. That snapped Burpha's head back.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Burpha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A low kick from Sackett misses
and Burpha counters with a leg kick.
Burpha lands with an uppercut that bounces Sackett off the cage and back into range.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burpha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Sackett. Beautiful body shot.
Burpha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burpha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Sackett connects with the punch.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Burpha sees coming a mile off.
Burpha flicks out a counter leg kick but Sackett steps away.
Sackett tests Burpha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett swings widly with a right hand
and Burpha counters with a body kick.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Burpha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burpha on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sackett lands with a straight right. Burpha didn't see that one coming.
Sackett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Burpha sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burpha! But no joy.
Sackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Burpha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackett throws a leg kick
and Burpha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Burpha moved away.
Sackett cracks Burpha with a good jab.
Sackett lands a slapping body shot.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Burpha moved out of range.
Burpha scores with a spinning back kick!
Burpha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sackett misses with a hook
and Burpha counters with a body kick that stops Sackett in his tracks momentarily.
Good work by Sackett as he checks the leg kick.
A left lands for Burpha.
Burpha blocks the body kick.
Sackett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burpha.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burpha throws out the jab. #T4#
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Burpha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Burpha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burpha just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Sackett misses its target.
Burpha throws a head kick that misses.
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Burpha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burpha's head.
Burpha loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Sackett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sackett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Burpha. That snapped Sackett's head back. #ROC2#
Sackett is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Mordecai Sackett did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Burpha moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Burpha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Burpha checks a leg kick.
Burpha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good leg kick by Burpha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jab, jab by Sackett - just one landing.
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Burpha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burpha blocks a jab.
Sackett misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burpha. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burpha takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sackett, as that shot connected.
Burpha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burpha.
Sackett lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Burpha throws a right hand that misses
and Sackett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Burpha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burpha throws a solid leg kick but Sackett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burpha.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett scores with a push kick.
Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burpha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett.
Nice body punch from Sackett.
Sackett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Burpha was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Burpha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burpha. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Sackett throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Burpha swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
It looked like Sackett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burpha.
A big right from Sackett misses.
Burpha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Burpha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Burpha follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burpha moves out of range of the strikes.
Burpha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sackett cracks Burpha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burpha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Burpha appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burpha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burpha misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Sackett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burpha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sackett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sackett cracks Burpha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Burpha is just out of range.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Burpha.
And Sackett counters with a quick kick to the body but Burpha blocks it.
Sackett lands a slapping body shot.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burpha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Burpha takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burpha manages to avoid it.
Burpha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Sackett lands a body shot.
Burpha slips under a jab from Sackett.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Burpha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett delivers a nice body kick.
Sackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burpha.#T4#
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Sackett. Beautiful body shot.
Burpha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Sackett - just one landing.
Burpha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sackett. Sackett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sackett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burpha in his tracks.
Burpha throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Burpha checks it.
Burpha throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sackett connects with a single shot there.
Burpha throws a leg kick but Sackett moved away.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Burpha moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett had his way with Bapu Burpha in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Burpha connects with an inside leg kick.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burpha moves away.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Burpha.
Sackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Burpha counters with a nice uppercut.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Burpha counters with a solid body kick.
Burpha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Burpha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sackett throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett throws the left hand but Burpha avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Sackett misses.
Sackett does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A telegraphed right hand from Burpha misses the target. #T1#
Sackett tries to land a leg kick but Burpha saw it coming and moves away.
Sackett cracks Burpha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burpha looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Burpha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
It seemed like Burpha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burpha fakes the leg kick and cracks Sackett in the body.
Sackett throws a shot to the body.
Burpha looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett jabs Burpha right on the nose. Burpha blinks but takes it well.
Sackett stuns Burpha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burpha blocks the body kick.
Burpha looks to throw a body kick
letting Sackett counter with a right hand. #T2#
A clash of legs there as Sackett blocks the low kick.
Burpha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Burpha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sacketts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sackett digs a good hook to Burpha's body.
Bapu Burpha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Burpha moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
And Burpha responds with a good body kick, but Sackett manages to step out the way in time.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Burpha misses with a body shot
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Burpha is just out of range.
Sackett avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackett lands a nice looking kick to the body. Burpha takes a step back to recover. #T3#
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sackett scores with a kick to the body.
Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burpha.
Sackett misses the jab.
Sackett tests Burpha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Burpha tries a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Sackett is looking to counter punch.
Burpha has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sackett finds it's way round the side to connect with Burpha's head.
Sackett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Sackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burpha! But no joy.
Sackett throws a jab when Burpha was well out of range.
Sackett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burpha lands a jab to the nose.
Burpha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Burpha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackett misses with a looping right.
Sackett digs a good hook to Burpha's body.
Sackett throws a hook but Burpha avoids it easily.
Sackett punishes Burpha's body with a nice straight punch.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Burpha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mordecai Sackett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sackett 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordecai Sackett!

Mordecai Sackett is the new lightweight champion!
Mordecai Sackett decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

 

Event: EVO 311: Garcon vs Puno2     
Date:   Apr 26, 2017
#R1#
Douglas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Burpha - that will leave a mark!
Burpha throws a low kick, looking for Douglas's leg but Douglas calmly moves out of range.
Douglas moves forwards but Burpha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Douglas does it's job there.
Burpha blocks a jab.
Douglas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Burpha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Douglas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Douglas drops his hands momentarily and Burpha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Douglas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jack Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglas moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Burpha catches Douglas right on the button with a cross.
Burpha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Douglas misses with a wild body shot.
Burpha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Burpha scores with a kick to the body.
Burpha throws a leg kick but Douglas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burpha wants to land a leg kick but Douglas is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Douglas. #T1#
Douglas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Burpha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Douglas throws a hook to the side of Burpha's head but Burpha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Douglas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burpha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Douglas.
Douglas swats away the attempt to clinch by Burpha.
Burpha tries to land a leg kick but Douglas saw it coming and moves away.
Douglas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burpha.
Douglas moves out of range of the body kick.
Burpha throws a body punch but Douglas moves out of range.
Douglas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Douglas misses with a straight left.
Douglas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burpha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burpha lands a really nice looking cross but Douglas seems unphased.
Burpha lets loose with a powerful body kick. Douglas will feel that in the morning.#T2#
Burpha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Douglas takes a swing at Burpha's ribcage but misses.
Burpha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Douglas misses with a low kick.
Burpha lands a nice shot to the body.
Burpha misses with a body shot.
Douglas tries a quick counter leg kick but Burpha is wise to it.
Douglas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burpha has time to react.
Burpha checks a low kick from Douglas.
Douglas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burpha. Douglas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Douglas misses with a hook.
Douglas walks into a stiff left hand from Burpha.
Douglas clobbers Burpha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Douglas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burpha finds it's way round the side to connect with Douglas's head.
Douglas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burpha.
Burpha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burpha wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A jab from Burpha misses. #T3#
Nice body punch from Douglas.
Douglas misses with a hook. Burpha ducked under it nicely.
Burpha lands a really nice looking cross but Douglas seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Burpha misses the target.
Douglas motions for Burpha to come forward. Douglas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burpha throws a leg kick but Douglas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burpha.
Burpha misses with a straight right.
Douglas misses with a looping right.
Douglas thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Burpha misses the target.
Burpha doesn't manage to clinch there - Douglas circles away.
Douglas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burpha is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Burpha scores with the left hand. Douglas knows he should have avoided that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burpha.
Nice straight punches there by Douglas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Douglas.
Douglas moves forwards but Burpha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burpha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Douglas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Burpha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Douglas slips under a jab.
Douglas avoids the body shot from Burpha.
Burpha throws a front kick aimed at Douglas's knee but Douglas avoids it well.
Douglas lands a nice shot to the body.
Burpha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burpha throws a body punch but Douglas moves out of range.
Douglas lands with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Burpha.#CL#
Burpha clinches up with Douglas and pushes him back against the cage.
Burpha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burpha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Douglas throws a punch but it's blocked by Burpha.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas throws a head punch that misses.
Douglas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burpha pulls his leg out and moves away.
A big right from Burpha misses.
Burpha drops his hands momentarily and Douglas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bapu Burpha will probably get the nod.
That's time! Burpha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Burpha misses the body punch
and Douglas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Douglas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burpha. Burpha obviously looking to wear him down.
Douglas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burpha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Douglas throws a shot from downtown. Burpha moves away and avoids it.
Burpha throws a quick counter kick to the body but Douglas avoids it.
Douglas misses with an uppercut. Burpha saw that one coming.
Burpha ducks under a wild hook from Douglas.
Burpha misses with a low kick.
Douglas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burpha throws out the jab.
Burpha gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Douglas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burpha blocks a jab.
Burpha takes a swing at Douglas's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burpha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Douglas's sensitive parts.
Douglas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burpha momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Douglas.
Burpha throwing a counter right hand but Douglas manages to avoid it.
Douglas scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burpha throws a lazy body kick
and Douglas counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Douglas throws a leg kick
and Burpha counters with a leg kick.
Douglas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burpha feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Douglas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Burpha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Douglas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Douglas can't get the takedown.
Burpha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burpha tries to work over Douglas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Douglas blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Douglas.
A right hand to the body from Douglas.
Burpha tries to work over Douglas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burpha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Douglas's elbow.
Burpha pushes Douglas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Douglas manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Douglas misses with a hook. Burpha ducked under it nicely.
It appears Burpha was looking to counter with a kick there.
Burpha blocks a head kick by Douglas.
Douglas misses with a hook.
Burpha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Burpha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burpha throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Burpha forces Douglas back against the cage and clinches.
Burpha has a couple of punches blocked by Douglas.
Burpha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Douglas's elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burpha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Douglas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burpha struggles to land a body shot inside as Douglas controls his hands.
Douglas blocks an uppercut.
Burpha has a couple of punches blocked by Douglas.
Douglas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burpha throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Burpha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Burpha.
Douglas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Douglas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Douglas is trying to break the clinch but Burpha is controlling him.#BC2#
Douglas manages to break the clinch.
Douglas misses with a body shot.
Burpha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Douglas checks a low kick from Burpha.
Douglas cracks Burpha with a right hand to the side of the head.
Douglas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Douglas misses the target.
Burpha ducks under a wild hook from Douglas.
Burpha misses with a straight left.
Burpha throws a jab when Douglas was well out of range.
Douglas throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Burpha counter with a right hand.
Burpha cracks Douglas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4##CL#
Burpha closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burpha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
Douglas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burpha lands with a right to the head.
Douglas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burpha avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Douglas cracks Burpha with a nice body shot.
Burpha tries a body shot but Douglas blocks it.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Douglas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burpha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bapu Burpha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Douglas.
A big left from Burpha misses.
Burpha avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Burpha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burpha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burpha's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burpha duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Jack Douglas has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Burpha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burpha.
Burpha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bapu Burpha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Douglas's cut.
That's time! Burpha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
A leg kick checked by Burpha.
Burpha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burpha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice uppercut there from Douglas.
Burpha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bapu Burpha is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burpha.
Burpha throws a lazy uppercut
and Douglas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Douglas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Douglas moves out of range of the strikes.
Douglas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Douglas throws a hook but Burpha blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas misses with a low kick as Burpha jumps back.
Burpha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Douglas. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Douglas.
Douglas throws a lazy right hand but Burpha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burpha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burpha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Douglas is able to avoid easily.
Burpha throws the kick towards the body but Douglas avoids it.#T1#
Douglas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burpha.
Douglas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Douglas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burpha misses with a hook.
It seemed like Douglas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Burpha finds it's way through Douglas's defenses.
Burpha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Douglas throws a body punch but Burpha moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burpha. Douglas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Douglas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burpha.
Burpha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Burpha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burpha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burpha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Douglas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burpha.
Burpha throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Douglas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burpha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Douglas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burpha.
Douglas looks to land a right hand but Burpha moved out of range.
Burpha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A swing and a miss from Burpha.
Burpha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Burpha misses.
Burpha slips a straight right by Douglas.
Douglas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burpha tries to clinch but Douglas is having none of it.
Douglas avoids a kick to the body.
Burpha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burpha slips a straight right by Douglas.
Burpha tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Douglas tries to work over Burpha's front leg with a kick but Burpha checks it.
Burpha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Douglas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Douglas.
Burpha throws a shot from downtown. Douglas moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Burpha.
Douglas throws a body punch but Burpha moves out of range.
Burpha seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Burpha. That snapped Douglas's head back.
Burpha takes one to the chin there.
Burpha takes one to the chin there.
Burpha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Burpha misses with a lunging right hand
and Douglas counters with a right hand to the body.
Douglas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Douglas.
Burpha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Douglas.
Decent striking displayed by Burpha there.#CL#
Douglas tries to keep at a distance but Burpha has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Burpha is fighting off a takedown attempt but Douglas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Burpha to the mat. Burpha regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Burpha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burpha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Douglas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Douglas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Douglas postures up in Burpha's guard and throws a big left but Burpha blocks it.
Douglas throws a big elbow that misses.
Douglas throws a big elbow that misses.
Douglas trying to control the position from guard on top but Burpha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jack Douglas just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jack Douglas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Douglas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Douglas loads up on a big right hand but Burpha slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Burpha misses its target.
Douglas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burpha.
Burpha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burpha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Douglas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burpha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Douglas throws a head kick that Burpha semi-blocks.
Burpha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burpha throws a big shot that misses.
Douglas throws a hook but Burpha blocks it.
Burpha seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Burpha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Douglas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burpha misses with a right hand
and Douglas counters with a thumping low kick.
Burpha throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Douglas avoids the body shot from Burpha.
Douglas slips under a jab from Burpha.
Some bone on bone action there as Burpha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burpha throwing a counter right hand but Douglas manages to avoid it.
Douglas lands with a cross.
Burpha connects with a right hand. Douglas shakes it off.
Burpha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Douglas misses with a body shot.
Douglas misses with an uppercut
and Burpha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burpha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Douglas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Douglas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burpha.
Donk. Douglas catches Burpha right on the button with a cross.
Burpha ducks right into an uppercut from Douglas.
A shot to the liver by Douglas. Beautiful body shot.
Burpha swings for the body but Douglas moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Douglas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed right hand from Douglas misses the target. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Douglas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burpha doesn't seem phased though.
Douglas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Burpha misses.
Burpha ducks under a wild hook from Douglas.
Burpha throws a hook but Douglas avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Douglas.
Burpha throws the kick towards the body but Douglas avoids it.
Douglas thumps Burpha with a low kick.
Burpha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burpha.
Burpha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Douglas misses with a straight right.
Burpha slips a jab from Douglas.
Burpha loads up on a big right hand but Douglas slips the punch.
Douglas takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Burpha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Douglas throws out the jab.
Douglas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Douglas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Douglas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burpha misses with a low kick as Douglas jumps back.
Decent striking displayed by Burpha there.
Douglas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Douglas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Douglas.
Douglas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burpha looks to land a right hand but Douglas moved out of range.
Douglas counters with a body kick.
Burpha throws a jab when Douglas was well out of range.
Burpha throws a leg kick
and Douglas counters with a nice body kick.
Burpha lands with an overhand left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Douglas, right into the meat.
Douglas connects with the punch.#T4#
Burpha misses with an uppercut
and Douglas counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burpha throws a looping overhand right but Douglas ducks down to avoid it.
Burpha throws a wild body kick that Douglas sees coming a mile off.
Douglas wants to land a leg kick but Burpha is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burpha checks a leg kick.
Douglas with a jab.
Douglas lands a head shot.
Burpha throws a low kick but Douglas avoids it.
Douglas misses with a shot to the body
and Burpha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Burpha lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Burpha thuds his shin into the meat of Douglas's side.
Burpha on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burpha moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Douglas. Burpha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Douglas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Burpha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Douglas dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jack Douglas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Burpha cracks Douglas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burpha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Douglas moves out of range as Burpha throws a body kick.
Burpha looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
Douglas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burpha digs a good body shot into Douglas's ribs.
Burpha throws a poor cross that misses
and Douglas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burpha misses with an uppercut. Douglas saw that one coming.
Douglas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Douglas connects with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burpha.
Douglas blocks a low kick nicely.
Burpha misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Burpha blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Burpha misses.
Douglas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burpha.
Burpha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Douglas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burpha misses with a kick to the body.
Douglas shapes to counter with a head kick.
Burpha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Douglas.
Burpha looks to land a right hand but Douglas moved out of range.
Douglas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Douglas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Douglas misses with a low kick as Burpha jumps back.
Burpha moves out of range of the leg kick from Douglas.
Douglas misses with a hook.
Burpha scores with a jab to the body.
Burpha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Douglas checks a leg kick nicely.
Douglas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burpha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Douglas just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Burpha misses its intended target.
Douglas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burpha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big left from Burpha misses.
Burpha lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2#
Burpha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Douglas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Douglas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burpha manages to avoid it.
Burpha moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Douglas lands with a shot to the body.
Douglas throws a hook to the side of Burpha's head but Burpha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burpha lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Burpha throws a shot from downtown. Douglas moves away and avoids it.
Douglas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Douglas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Douglas misses.
Burpha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice shot lands for Burpha.
Burpha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Douglas.#T3#
Burpha misses with a wild body shot.
Burpha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Douglas thows a leg kick but Burpha checks it
and Burpha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burpha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burpha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Douglas throws a body punch but Burpha moves out of range.
Burpha works Douglas's body with a nice hook.
Burpha throws out a loose jab but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burpha misses the shot to the body.
Burpha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Burpha.
Burpha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burpha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burpha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Douglas's hands.
Burpha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Douglas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Burpha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Burpha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Douglas slips a straight right by Burpha.
Burpha's corner calls for a 1-2. Burpha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Douglas misses with a wild body shot.
Douglas throws a big shot that misses.
Douglas just misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burpha misses with a hook. Douglas ducked under it nicely.
Douglas swats away the attempt to clinch by Burpha.
Douglas throws an overhand right that lands on Burpha's shoulder, as Burpha tries to avoid the shot.
Douglas takes a swing at Burpha's ribcage but misses.
Burpha misses with an uppercut. Douglas saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Douglas.
Burpha lands a lovely overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bapu Burpha showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burpha has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bapu Burpha!

Bapu Burpha retains his lightweight title!
Bapu Burpha was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Jack Douglas stepped up to the mic, saying 'The judges are corrupt! I should have won that.'.

 

Event: EVO 304: Bashorov vs Kakoullis     
Date:   Mar 18, 2017
#R1#
Niemayer lands a right hook to the body.
Burpha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Niemayer on the side of the head.
Burpha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burpha tests Niemayer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Niemayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burpha.
Niemayer throws a looping overhand right but Burpha ducks down to avoid it.
Burpha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Niemayer's sensitive parts.
Niemayer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Niemayer connects with a nice looking jab.
Niemayer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Niemayer.
Burpha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burpha thows a leg kick but Niemayer checks it
and Niemayer counters with a straight right hand.
Burpha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Niemayer.
Niemayer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Niemayer jabs at Burpha's body.
Niemayer connects with a body shot that sends Burpha's belly button to the back.
Jab by Niemayer.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burpha.
Niemayer throws a push kick but Burpha slaps the foot to one side.
Niemayer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Niemayer misses with a hook
enabling Burpha to counter with a crisp jab.
Burpha moves out of range of the body kick.
Burpha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Niemayer on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Niemayer.
Burpha's coach down at GWad's Playpen was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Burpha's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Burpha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niemayer was well out of range. Poor timing from Burpha.
Burpha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burpha punishes Niemayer's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for Burpha.
Niemayer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Niemayer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Niemayer connects with a looping right hand.
Burpha lands with a cross. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niemayer is looking to score with low kicks.
Niemayer thows a body kick. Burpha tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Niemayer misses with an uppercut.
Niemayer misses with a left hand
and Burpha counters with a right hand to the body.
Niemayer moves out of range of the body kick.
Niemayer keeps Burpha at a distance using the push kick.
Niemayer checks a low kick from Burpha.
Niemayer misses with an uppercut.
Niemayer throws a hook to the side of Burpha's head but Burpha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burpha slips a straight right by Niemayer.
Burpha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Niemayer throws out the jab.
Burpha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Niemayer.
Niemayer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burpha checks a leg kick.
Burpha staying out of range there.#T3#
Burpha takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burpha loads up on a big right hand but Niemayer slips the punch.
Burpha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burpha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Niemayer throws out the jab.
Burpha misses with a kick to the body
and Niemayer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Niemayer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burpha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Niemayer.
Niemayer misses with a wild body shot.
Niemayer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Burpha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Niemayer's calf.
Niemayer slips a jab from Burpha.
Niemayer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burpha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Niemayer scrambles back to his feet.
Niemayer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burpha moves out of range of the strikes.
Burpha is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Niemayer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Niemayer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burpha looks to land a right hand but Niemayer moved out of range.#T4#
Niemayer avoids the body shot from Burpha.
Burpha lands a nice shot to the body.
Niemayer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Niemayer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burpha.
Burpha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Niemayer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Niemayer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burpha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Niemayer throws a low kick but Burpha avoids it.
Burpha throws out a counter right but Niemayer avoids it with no problem.
Burpha throws a body punch but Niemayer moves out of range.
Burpha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Niemayer's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niemayer throws a looping overhand right but Burpha ducks down to avoid it.
Niemayer throws out a leg kick but Burpha moves out of range and Niemayer only half commits.
Burpha is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Burpha.
Niemayer scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukas Niemayer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Niemayer.
Burpha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Niemayer 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.
Burpha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Niemayer.
Niemayer throws a jab but it's blocked by Burpha.
Niemayer throws an overhand right that lands on Burpha's shoulder, as Burpha tries to avoid the shot.
Niemayer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Burpha defending well as Niemayer loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Niemayer misses.
Niemayer misses with a few strikes there.
Niemayer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niemayer looks to throw the jab but Burpha is out of range.
Burpha drops his hands momentarily and Niemayer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burpha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Niemayer misses with a looping right.
Burpha lands a head shot.#T1#
Burpha thumps Niemayer with a low kick.
Burpha jabs Niemayer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Niemayer throws a front kick aimed at Burpha's knee but Burpha avoids it well.
Niemayer looks to score with a jab to the body but Burpha is just out of range.
Burpha lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Burpha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A shot to the body from Niemayer misses
letting Burpha counter with a right hand.
Niemayer is looking to land body kicks.
Burpha lands with a cross.
Niemayer connects with a body shot that sends Burpha's belly button to the back.
Lukas Niemayer is winning the standup battle so far.
Burpha on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Burpha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burpha throws a hook but Niemayer blocks it.
As Burpha looks to move away, Niemayer throws a big counter combo but Burpha just gets out of the way.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burpha, right into the meat.
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!
Niemayer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Niemayer throws a hook but Burpha avoids it easily.
Niemayer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burpha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Niemayer scrambles back to his feet.
Burpha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Niemayer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Niemayer looks to land a left hand but Burpha moved out of range nicely.
Burpha blocks a jab.
Burpha missing with a left hand there. Niemayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Niemayer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burpha slips under a jab.
Niemayer loads up on a big right hand but Burpha slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Burpha.
Burpha misses the shot to the body.
Burpha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niemayer.
Burpha scores with a leg kick.
Niemayer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burpha scores with a push kick.#T3#
Burpha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Burpha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Niemayer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Niemayer scores with the left hand. Burpha knows he should have avoided that one.
Burpha moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Burpha - that will leave a mark!
Niemayer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burpha throws out the jab.
Burpha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Niemayer needs to keep his hands up - Burpha had a free shot at his head there.
Burpha throws out a loose jab but Niemayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Niemayer misses the target.
Niemayer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burpha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niemayer manages to avoid it.
Niemayer slips a straight right by Burpha.
Niemayer throws a big shot that misses.
Burpha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Burpha misses with a double jab
and Niemayer counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
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!
Burpha connects with a single shot there.
Niemayer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burpha defending well as Niemayer loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Niemayer misses.
Burpha moves out of range as Niemayer throws a body kick.
Burpha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Niemayer.
Niemayer throwing a counter right hand but Burpha manages to avoid it.
A jab from Burpha misses.
Niemayer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Burpha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Niemayer's calf.
Niemayer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burpha moves out of range of the leg kick from Niemayer.
Burpha misses with a looping right.
Burpha defending well as Niemayer loads up on a big left hand.
Niemayer misses with a wild body shot.
Burpha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bapu Burpha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Niemayer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Niemayer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burpha checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Niemayer throws the left hand but Burpha avoids the punch easily.
Burpha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Niemayer swings widly with a right hand
and Burpha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burpha takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Niemayer.
Niemayer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Burpha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Niemayer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good shot there by Burpha.
Niemayer looks to land a body kick but Burpha moved away.
Burpha scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Niemayer.
Burpha connects with a looping right hand.
Burpha throws an overhand right that lands on Niemayer's shoulder, as Niemayer tries to avoid the shot.
Burpha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niemayer ducks right into an uppercut from Burpha. #T1#
Burpha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Niemayer.
Burpha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burpha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burpha slips a jab from Niemayer.
Burpha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Niemayer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Burpha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Niemayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Niemayer. #CL2#
Burpha darts in and clinches Niemayer up against the cage.
Burpha struggles to land a body shot inside as Niemayer controls his hands.
Burpha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niemayer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Niemayer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burpha prevents a body shot from Niemayer.
Burpha misses with a punch on the inside.
Niemayer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burpha's elbow. #T2#
Burpha lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Niemayer scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Niemayer fails to land.
Niemayer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Niemayer misses with a punch on the inside.
Niemayer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burpha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burpha lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burpha.
Burpha misses with the head strike.
Niemayer gets through Burpha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burpha.
Burpha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Niemayer or not.
Niemayer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burpha lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Burpha.
Burpha struggles to land a body shot inside as Niemayer controls his hands.
Niemayer tries to work over Burpha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Niemayer manages to break the clinch. #T3#
That kick from Burpha tenderised Niemayer's leg. Niemayer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burpha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Niemayer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Niemayer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Niemayer throws the left hand but Burpha avoids the punch easily.
Burpha works over Niemayer's head and body with a nice combination.
Burpha lands a right hook to the body.
Niemayer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Niemayer moves out of range as Burpha strikes.
Burpha throws an off balance right hand
and Niemayer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Niemayer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Niemayer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burpha lands a nice looking body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Niemayer is looking to score with low kicks.
Niemayer swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Niemayer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burpha just misses with a punch to the body.
Burpha tries to clinch but Niemayer is having none of it.
Niemayer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Burpha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Niemayer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Niemayer misses with a body punch.
Niemayer is working Burpha over against the cage.
Burpha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Niemayer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niemayer can't find room to land a body shot as Burpha controls the action.
Burpha working aggressively here.
Burpha throws a punch but it's blocked by Niemayer.
Burpha misses with some punches.
Burpha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niemayer lands an uppercut.
Niemayer throws a punch but it's blocked by Burpha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bapu Burpha really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Niemayer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Niemayer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Burpha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Niemayer misses with a body shot
and Burpha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Niemayer looks to land a right hand but Burpha moved out of range.
A big left from Niemayer misses.
Niemayer slips under a jab.
A jab from Niemayer finds it's way through Burpha's defenses.
Niemayer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burpha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burpha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niemayer manages to avoid it.
Burpha moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niemayer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Niemayer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Burpha moves away from the strike by Niemayer.
Niemayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niemayer looks to land a body kick but Burpha moved away.
Burpha is trying to counter with his kicks.
Burpha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Niemayer on the side of the head.#T1#
Jab by Burpha.
Burpha throws a front kick that sends Niemayer stumbling back into the cage.
A leg kick checked by Niemayer.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burpha.
Niemayer cracks the inside of Burpha's front leg.
Niemayer misses with a straight right.
Burpha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Niemayer throws an overhand right that lands on Burpha's shoulder, as Burpha tries to avoid the shot.
Niemayer misses with a straight right.
Niemayer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Niemayer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Niemayer looks to throw the jab but Burpha is out of range.
Burpha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Niemayer is out of range. #T2#
Niemayer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Niemayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burpha.
A leg kick checked by Burpha.
Burpha lands a nice looking kick to the body. Niemayer takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niemayer blocks a leg kick.
Burpha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niemayer.
Burpha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Niemayer.
Niemayer throws a right hand that misses
and Burpha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burpha throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Burpha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Niemayer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice body kick there by Burpha.#T3#
Niemayer misses with a low kick.
Burpha lands a nice hook to Niemayer's body. Niemayer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Niemayer lands a really nice looking cross but Burpha seems unphased.
Burpha misses the shot to the body.
Burpha needs to keep his hands up - Niemayer had a free shot at his head there.
Niemayer throws a hook but Burpha blocks it.
A clash of legs there as Burpha blocks the low kick.
Niemayer misses with a hook
and Burpha counters with a one-two to the body.
Burpha delivers a nice body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burpha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burpha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Niemayer's head backwards.
Niemayer looks to land a body kick but Burpha moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niemayer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burpha looks to throw the jab but Niemayer is out of range. #T4#
Niemayer lands the left hand.
Burpha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burpha jabs at Niemayer's body.
Burpha throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Burpha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Niemayer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Burpha forces Niemayer back against the cage and clinches.
Niemayer scores with a hook to the body.
Burpha is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Burpha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Niemayer can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burpha.
Niemayer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burphas head.
Burpha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bapu Burpha dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Burpha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burpha slips a straight right by Niemayer.
Niemayer misses with a lunging right hand
and Burpha counters with a body kick.
Niemayer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burpha throws an overhand right that lands on Niemayer's shoulder, as Niemayer tries to avoid the shot.
Niemayer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Burpha.
Niemayer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burpha's sensitive parts.
Burpha slips under a jab.
Burpha throws a front kick that sends Niemayer stumbling back into the cage.
A cross from Burpha lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burpha lets loose with a powerful body kick. Niemayer will feel that in the morning.
Burpha lands with a hook. Niemayer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Niemayer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burpha thumps Niemayer with a low kick.#T1#
Niemayer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Niemayer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheers as Burpha lands an impressive looking overhand right. Niemayer doesn't seem phased though.
Niemayer blocks a leg kick.
Burpha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Niemayer.
Niemayer misses with a looping right.
Niemayer looks to score with a jab to the body but Burpha is just out of range.
A big left from Niemayer misses.
A shot to the liver by Burpha. Beautiful body shot.
Burpha throws a front kick that sends Niemayer stumbling back into the cage.
Burpha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Niemayer throws out the jab.
Burpha avoids the body shot from Niemayer.
Niemayer scores with a jab. Burpha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Niemayer misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Niemayer avoids the body shot from Burpha.
Niemayer is looking to counter with a body kick.
Niemayer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Burpha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niemayer was well out of range. Poor timing from Burpha.
Burpha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burpha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Niemayer misses with a straight left.
Burpha tries to counter with a clinch but Niemayer shakes him off and moves away.
Niemayer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burpha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burpha throws a chopping leg kick but Niemayer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Niemayer. That snapped Burpha's head back.
Burpha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Niemayer takes one on the button.
Good work by Burpha as he checks the leg kick.
Burpha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Burpha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Niemayer.
Niemayer misses with a hook
letting Burpha counter with a right hand.
Niemayer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burpha.
Niemayer tries to work over Burpha's front leg with a kick but Burpha checks it.
Burpha 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.
A cross from Burpha lands.
Niemayer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burpha.
Lukas Niemayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burpha delivers a nice body kick.
Niemayer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Niemayer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Niemayer tests Burpha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Niemayer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Niemayer walks into a straight right hand from Burpha.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burpha tests Niemayer's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Niemayer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Burpha counters with a nice uppercut.
Niemayer misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burpha.
A low kick from Niemayer is predictable there
and Burpha counters with a good, hard body kick but Niemayer shrugs it off.
Burpha connects with a crisp jab.
Niemayer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Niemayer misses with a hook
and Burpha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burpha scores with a nice strike.
Niemayer lands a really nice looking cross but Burpha seems unphased.
Niemayer throws a jab when Burpha was well out of range.
Burpha moves forwards but Niemayer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burpha has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Niemayer finds it's way round the side to connect with Burpha's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burpha slips under a jab from Niemayer.
Niemayer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bapu Burpha.
Well Burpha 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 James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bapu Burpha!

Bapu Burpha is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Bapu Burpha was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: EVO 295: Perkele vs Joestar     
Date:   Feb 01, 2017
#R1#
Burpha misses with an uppercut
and Dunas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burpha misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunas. Burpha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burpha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dunas just manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Dunas. That snapped Burpha's head back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dunas.
Dunas has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Burpha is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Burpha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dunas's sensitive parts.
Burpha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dunas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burpha thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burpha. Dunas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dunas throws a body shot but no joy.
Burpha throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dunas avoids it.
Burpha throws a front kick aimed at Dunas's knee but Dunas avoids it well.
Dunas misses with a low kick as Burpha jumps back.
Burpha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burpha ducks under a wild hook from Dunas.#T1#
Burpha moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burpha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burpha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunas moves away.
Dunas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burpha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dunas shapes to counter with a head kick.
Burpha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunas.
A counter left hand to the body from Burpha misses its target.
Dunas misses with a looping right.
Dunas thows a leg kick but Burpha checks it
and Burpha counters with a nice uppercut.
Dunas looks to score with a jab to the body but Burpha is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Dunas.
Burpha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burpha doesn't manage to clinch there - Dunas circles away.
Burpha digs a good hook to Dunas's body.
Bapu Burpha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Burpha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dunas's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burpha throws a lazy uppercut
and Dunas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Burpha.
Burpha staying out of range there.
Burpha misses with a hook. Dunas ducked under it nicely.
Burpha scores with a punch to the head.
Dunas blocks a jab.
Burpha misses with a body shot.
Burpha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dunas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dunas throws an off balance right hand
and Dunas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dunas throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
It looks like Burpha has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T3#
Burpha throws out a powerful jab.
Dunas avoids the body shot from Burpha.
Burpha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunas manages to avoid it.
Burpha throws a wild body kick that Dunas sees coming a mile off.
Burpha just misses with a punch to the body.
Burpha misses with a body shot.
Burpha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Dunas has managed to clinch.
Dunas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burpha misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Burpha.
A head punch on the inside from Dunas fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Burpha scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Burpha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee calls for Dunas to work.
Burpha tries to throw a body punch but Dunas avoids it by throwing Burpha back against the cage.
Dunas blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burpha.
Burpha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burpha lands a shoulder strike.
Dunas throws a punch but it's blocked by Burpha.
Burpha blocking some punches.
Dunas scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Burpha.
Dunas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burpha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dunas blocks a body shot from Burpha.
Burpha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Burpha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bapu Burpha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dunas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Dunas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dunas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burpha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burpha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burpha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Burpha misses.
Burpha cracks Dunas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burpha misses with a wild body shot.
Dunas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burpha throws a leg kick that misses.
Dunas blocks a leg kick.
Dunas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burpha is out of range.
Dunas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Burpha throws the left hand but Dunas avoids the punch easily.
Dunas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burpha can pounce on him.
Dunas throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Burpha does it's job there.
Burpha misses with a low kick.
Burpha throws a low kick but Dunas moves out of range easily.
Dunas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Burpha counters with a stiff right hand.
Burpha steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dunas. That one must have hurt.
Dunas tries to clinch but Burpha is having none of it.
Burpha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Dunas throws a head kick that misses.
Burpha misses with a hook. Dunas ducked under it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dunas.
Dunas ducks under a wild hook from Burpha.
Burpha tries to land a leg kick but Dunas saw it coming and moves away.
Dunas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Burpha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dunas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice cross by Burpha.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burpha misses with a head kick.
Dunas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Burpha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunas can do to turn this around?
Dunas throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Dunas.
Dunas scores with a head kick. Burpha tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dunas tries to clinch but Burpha is having none of it.
Burpha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Dunas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burpha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dunas scores with a nice strike.
Good work by Burpha as he checks the leg kick.
Burpha swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dunas.
Dunas misses with the body kick#CL#
and Burpha counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burpha.
Burpha lands a nice uppercut.
Dunas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dunas can't find room to land a body shot as Burpha controls the action.
Burpha lands with a right to the head.
Dunas lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burpha blocks an uppercut.
Burpha tries a body shot but Dunas blocks it.
Dunas scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Dunas presses Burpha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dunas works on Burpha's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burpha.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dunas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dunas takes a shot to the head.
Dunas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burpha misses with a punch to the body.
Dunas prevents a body shot from Burpha.
Dunas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dunas blocks an uppercut.
Burpha throws a punch but it's blocked by Dunas.
Burpha blocks a body shot from Dunas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burpha.
Burpha blocks an uppercut.
Bapu Burpha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dunas working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bapu Burpha dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Burpha throws a body shot but no joy.
Dunas follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Burpha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burpha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burpha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dunas swats away the attempt to clinch by Burpha.
Burpha misses with a hook
and Dunas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burpha thinking.
Burpha throws the kick towards the body but Dunas avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burpha.
A shot to the body from Dunas misses
and Dunas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burpha scores with a sloppy right hand. Dunas should have avoided that one.
Dunas throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Nice cross by Burpha.
Dunas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burpha.#CL#
Burpha moves into range and clinches up with Dunas.
Dunas misses with a body punch.
Dunas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dunas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dunas lands with a right to the head.
Burpha lands a nice shot to the body.
Dunas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burpha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dunas blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Burpha.
Burpha lands a nice shot to the body.
Dunas misses with some punches.
Dunas avoiding damage.
Andrei Dunas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Burpha working aggressively here.
Dunas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burpha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dunas tries to throw a body punch but Burpha avoids it by throwing Dunas back against the cage.
Dunas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burpha misses with a body punch.
Dunas lands a right hand.
Dunas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dunas blocks an uppercut.
Dunas lands a nice shot to the body.
Burpha prevents a body shot from Dunas.
Dunas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burphas head.
Burpha lands an uppercut.
Burpha misses with a body punch.
Dunas tries to throw a body punch but Burpha avoids it by throwing Dunas back against the cage.
Burpha swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burpha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Burpha.
Dunas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dunas avoiding damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dunas.
Dunas receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Dunas scores with a shot to the side of Burpha's head.
Dunas throws a head punch that misses.
Burpha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dunas misses with a punch to the body.
Burpha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burpha has a couple of punches blocked by Dunas.
Burpha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burpha tries to throw a body punch but Dunas avoids it by throwing Burpha back against the cage.
Dunas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dunas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Burpha. #T4#
Dunas lands a shoulder strike.
Dunas prevents a body shot from Burpha.
Dunas is leaning against Burpha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burpha.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burpha misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Dunas.
Dunas blocks an uppercut.
Burpha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burpha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dunas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Burpha.
Dunas is leaning against Burpha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dunas lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Burpha.
Dunas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dunas has a couple of punches blocked by Burpha.
A short uppercut from Dunas.

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 Bapu Burpha.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burpha, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bapu Burpha!

Bapu Burpha decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: EVO 12212016     
Date:   Dec 21, 2016
#R1#
Burpha misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov tries to land a leg kick but Burpha saw it coming and moves away.
Burpha half committed to a counter leg kick.
Volkov throws a series of punches but Burpha avoids them all with ease.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burpha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burpha checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burpha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burpha throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov looks to land a combination but Burpha avoids it well.
Burpha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burpha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Volkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burpha, pushing him back against the cage.
Volkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Burpha avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Burpha as the two fighters clinch.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Burpha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov misses with the head strike. #T1#
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Burpha fails to land.
Burpha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burpha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Burpha.
Burpha struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Burpha blocking some punches.
Volkov throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burpha.
A head punch on the inside from Burpha fails to land.
Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burpha works on Volkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Volkov lands a right hand.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burpha lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Volkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burpha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Burpha on the inside. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Burpha.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Burpha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burpha tries a body shot but Volkov blocks it.
Burpha scores with a hook to the body.
Burpha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkovs head.
Burpha misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Burpha.
Burpha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkov throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burpha can't find room to land a body shot as Volkov controls the action.
Volkov blocking some punches.
Burpha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burpha misses with a body punch.
Volkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volkov misses with some punches. #T3#
Volkov lands with a left to the head.
Volkov digs a right hand underneath Burpha's ribcage. Burpha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Burpha controls the action.
Burpha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burpha's elbow.
Volkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burpha blocks a body shot from Volkov.
Burpha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Volkov.
Burpha is working Volkov over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burpha.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burpha's elbow.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Burpha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burpha throws a head punch that misses.
Burpha swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burpha lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Burpha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkov.
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!
A left hand lands to the body for Burpha.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Volkov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burpha.
Volkov taking a breather.
Burpha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burpha lands an uppercut.
Burpha throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Burpha.
Burpha throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov misses with a body punch.
Burpha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bapu Burpha will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target. #CUT#
It looks like Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov has been cut.
Burpha catches Volkov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Volkov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burpha on the side of the head.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burpha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov connects with a leg kick. Burpha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volkov misses with a leg kick
and Burpha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Volkov misses.
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Burpha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Volkov misses with a hook to the body
and Burpha counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Burpha sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burpha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Volkov just manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Volkov misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Burpha misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burpha lands a really nice looking cross but Volkov seems unphased.
Burpha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burpha scores with a kick to the midsection.
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkov defending well as Burpha loads up on a big left hand.
Burpha looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range.
Burpha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Volkov's hands.#T1#
Volkov misses the jab.
Volkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burpha. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Burpha.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burpha manages to avoid it.
Volkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burpha is out of range and Volkov settles back down.
Burpha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Volkov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Burpha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses
letting Burpha counter with a right hand.
Burpha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burpha keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice combination there by Volkov.
Burpha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burpha throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
Burpha checks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Volkov. Those never looked like landing.
Volkov lands a nice looking body kick.
Volkov misses with a body punch
and Burpha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bapu Burpha is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Jab by Burpha.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Burpha sees it coming and moves out of range.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Burpha scores with a shot to the body.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Burpha sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burpha is looking to counter the offense by Volkov and move into the clinch.
Volkov slips under a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkov.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burpha manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Burpha. Beautiful body shot.
Burpha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burpha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burpha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Volkov. That did some damage!
Burpha looks to land a body kick but Volkov moved away.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Burpha slips the punch.
Volkov blocks the body kick.
Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burpha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Volkov wants to slow Burpha down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Volkov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Burpha scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Burpha.
Volkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burpha wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Volkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Volkov is looking to slow Burpha down with leg kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Volkov.
Volkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burpha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burpha checks a low kick from Volkov.
Volkov swinging wildly here.
Volkov lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Burpha will feel that in the morning.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Burpha.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Burpha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Burpha takes one on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkov.
Burpha lands with a shot to the body.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov thows a leg kick but Burpha checks it
and Burpha counters with a body kick.
Burpha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Burpha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No joy there for Volkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burpha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Volkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burpha was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Volkov motions for Burpha to come forward. Volkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burpha avoids the head kick by Volkov.
Volkov is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burpha.
Volkov misses with a leg kick
and Burpha counters with an inside leg kick.
Burpha cracks Volkov with a right hand to the side of the head.
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 Bapu Burpha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Burpha avoids the head kick by Volkov.
Burpha keeps Volkov at a distance using the push kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volkov.
Volkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burpha thinks about countering with a body kick.
Volkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burpha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burpha scores with a decent looking hook.
Burpha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burpha explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Burpha scores with a nice body kick.
Burpha digs a good body shot into Volkov's ribs.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burpha.
Volkov throws a hook but Burpha blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burpha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Volkov under the eye.
Volkov lands a jab-cross combination.
Volkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Volkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Volkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burpha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Volkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Volkov misses the jab.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Volkov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burpha doesn't seem phased though.
Burpha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Volkov misses with a hook
and Burpha makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Volkov really felt that one!
Burpha checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burpha tries to clinch there but Volkov circles away.
Burpha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Volkov tries to land a leg kick but Burpha saw it coming and moves away.
Volkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burpha circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Volkov misses.
Crunch! Volkov slams his shin into Burpha's torso.
Some wild striking there from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a leg kick
and Burpha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burpha connects with a nice looking jab.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Burpha sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Volkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burpha.
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!
Burpha scores with a jab. Volkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Burpha throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Volkov throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Volkov throws a low kick but Burpha moves out of range easily.
Burpha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Volkov just manages to avoid it.
Burpha 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.
Volkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burpha scores with a jab to the body.
Burpha checks a low kick from Volkov.
Volkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burpha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Volkov backs away, Burpha returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Volkov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Burpha moves out of range of the body kick from Volkov.
Burpha scoring well with a low kick there.
Volkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Burpha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burpha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Volkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Burpha to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Volkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burpha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Burpha dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burpha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Volkov misses with a right hand
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Volkov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Burpha moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#
Volkov is rocked!
Burpha cracks Volkov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Volkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Burpha finish him?
Volkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burpha cracks a nice hook into Volkov's ribs.
Volkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Volkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Burpha counters with a nice body kick.
Volkov walks into a jab.
Burpha cracks Volkov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Volkov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Burpha pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Volkov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bapu Burpha!
Bapu Burpha bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: EVO 282: Garret vs Shota     
Date:   Dec 03, 2016
#R1#
Burpha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Highlander.
Burpha checks a leg kick.
Burpha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
The Highlander has Burpha up against the cage in a clinch.
The Highlander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Highlander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burpha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burpha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Highlander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Highlander cracks Burpha with a nice body shot.
Burpha misses with a punch on the inside.
Burpha pushes The Highlander back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Highlander misses with a punch to the body.
The Highlander misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from The Highlander.
The Highlander scores with a shot to the side of Burpha's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Highlander pushes Burpha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burpha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Highlander backwards.
Burpha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Highlander.
Burpha tries to throw a body punch but The Highlander avoids it by throwing Burpha back against the cage. #T1#
Good body shot from The Highlander.
The Highlander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Highlander misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Highlander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burpha blocks a body shot from The Highlander.
The Highlander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Burpha fails to land.
The Highlander tries to work over Burpha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Highlander lands a nice uppercut.
Burpha misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Highlander misses with a punch to the body.
The Highlander tries to throw a body punch but Burpha avoids it by throwing The Highlander back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Burpha.
Burpha struggles to land a body shot inside as The Highlander controls his hands.
Burpha tries to throw a body punch but The Highlander avoids it by throwing Burpha back against the cage.
The Highlander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burpha throws a punch but it's blocked by The Highlander.
The Highlander tries a body shot but Burpha blocks it.
Burpha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
The Highlander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burpha.
The Highlander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burpha's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Highlander.
The Highlander tries a body shot but Burpha blocks it.
Burpha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burpha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Highlander.
Burpha lands a body shot.
The Highlander misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Highlander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Highlander misses with a punch to the body.
Burpha prevents a body shot from The Highlander.
The Highlander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Highlander working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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 Highlander throws a punch but it's blocked by Burpha. #BC#
Burpha manages to break the clinch.
The Highlander moves forwards but Burpha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burpha just misses with a punch to the body.
The Highlander is looking to slow Burpha down with leg kicks. #T3#
Burpha scores with a nice right hand.
Burpha misses with a body kick.
The Highlander misses the shot to the body.
Burpha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burpha looks to land a right hand but The Highlander moved out of range.
Burpha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Highlander.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Highlander. Burpha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burpha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Highlander connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burpha scrambles back to his feet.
Conor The Highlander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burpha.
Burpha lands a head kick!
A jab from The Highlander misses.
Burpha scores with a jab to the head.
Burpha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Highlander to score with a decent uppercut.
Burpha throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Highlander throws a jab but it's blocked by Burpha.
The Highlander misses with a body shot
and Burpha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
The Highlander scores with a leg kick.
Burpha moves out of range of the strikes.
The Highlander tries to clinch there but Burpha circles away.
Burpha throws a leg kick
and The Highlander counters with a straight right hand.
Burpha connects with a body shot that sends The Highlander's belly button to the back.
Burpha stuns The Highlander with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Burpha misses its intended target.
Burpha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Highlander feints a counter leg kick.
The Highlander throws an overhand right that lands on Burpha's shoulder, as Burpha tries to avoid the shot.
Burpha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The Highlander throws out a loose jab but Burpha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burpha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Highlander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burpha.
The Highlander now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The Highlander does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Burpha misses with a body shot.
The Highlander misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Conor The Highlander will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Burpha cracks The Highlander with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burpha blocks a jab.
The Highlander misses with a lunging right hand
and Burpha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Highlander thinking.
The Highlander misses with a low kick.
Burpha misses with a body punch
and The Highlander counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Burpha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burpha staying out of range there.
The Highlander misses with a body shot
and Burpha counters with an outside leg kick.
Burpha connects with an inside leg kick.
The Highlander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burpha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Highlander fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Highlander tests Burpha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burpha misses with a low kick.
Burpha checks a low kick from The Highlander.
The Highlander feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burpha's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burpha swings for the body but The Highlander moves out of range. #T1#
Burpha misses the shot to the body.
Burpha keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The Highlander tries to clinch there but Burpha circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Burpha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Highlander avoids a kick to the body.
The Highlander works the jab nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burpha.
The Highlander tries to clinch up.
The Highlander looks to land a left hand but Burpha moved out of range nicely.
Burpha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The Highlander with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burpha to score with a decent uppercut.
Burpha looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
The Highlander moves into the clinch successfully.
The Highlander lands with a light punch inside.
The Highlander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burpha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Highlander's elbow.
The Highlander can't find room to land a body shot as Burpha controls the action.
Burpha misses with the head strike. #T2#
The Highlander is leaning against Burpha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Highlander misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Highlander swings wildly with an uppercut but Burpha uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Highlander throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burpha tries a body shot but The Highlander blocks it.
Conor The Highlander seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Highlander working aggressively here.
The Highlander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burpha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burpha misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Highlander working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burpha blocks a body shot from The Highlander.
Burpha throws a punch but it's blocked by The Highlander.
The Highlander digs a right hand underneath Burpha's ribcage. Burpha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Highlander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Highlander lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Highlander blocks a body shot from Burpha.
The Highlander misses with a body punch. #T3#
Burpha can't find room to land a body shot as The Highlander controls the action.
The Highlander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Highlander gets through Burpha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Highlander fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Burpha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Highlander, right into the meat.
Burpha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Highlander.
Burpha scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice shot lands for The Highlander.
The Highlander fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burpha.
Bapu Burpha is winning the standup battle so far.
Burpha walks into a stiff left hand from The Highlander.
The Highlander loads up on a big right hand but Burpha slips the punch.
Burpha tests The Highlander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Highlander tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Burpha misses its target.
Nice body punch from Burpha.
Burpha is looking to wear down The Highlander with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The Highlander doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
The Highlander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Highlander misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Burpha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burpha lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burpha misses with a right hand
and The Highlander counters with a nice body shot.
Burpha throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Burpha misses the target.
The Highlander misses with a hook. Burpha ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from The Highlander.
The Highlander wants to clinch up but Burpha keeps it at a distance.
The Highlander moves forwards but Burpha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burpha cracks the inside of The Highlander's front leg.
Burpha swats away the attempt to clinch by The Highlander.
Burpha scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Conor The Highlander will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Burpha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Highlander throws a sloppy body shot
and Burpha counters with a stiff right hand.
The Highlander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burpha.
Burpha throws a leg kick but The Highlander sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big left from The Highlander misses.
The Highlander takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burpha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Highlander darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Highlander's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burpha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Highlander scrambles back to his feet.
The Highlander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burpha.
A swing and a miss from The Highlander.
Burpha is looking to chop away at The Highlander's legs.
The Highlander looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burpha throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Burpha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Highlander fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burpha on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Highlander takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burpha misses with a hook to the body
and The Highlander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Burpha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Highlander. That did some damage!
The Highlander throws a hook but Burpha avoids it easily.
The Highlander throws a jab when Burpha was well out of range.
The Highlander takes one to the chin there.
The Highlander throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burpha on the side of the head.
Burpha walks into a jab.
The Highlander scores with a hook.
The Highlander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Highlander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burpha throws the left hand but The Highlander avoids the punch easily.
The Highlander dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burpha. That did some damage!
Burpha keeps the fight on the outside.
Burpha misses with a hook.
Burpha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burpha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Highlander.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burpha moves out of range as The Highlander strikes.
The Highlander moves out of range of the strikes.
The Highlander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burpha throws a low kick, looking for The Highlander's leg but The Highlander calmly moves out of range.
Burpha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Highlander.
The Highlander misses with a lunging right hand
and Burpha counters with a low kick, right behind The Highlander 's knee.
The Highlander lands a nice shot that snaps Burpha's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burpha.
A jab from Burpha does it's job there.
The Highlander throws a leg kick that is checked
and Burpha counters with an inside leg kick.
The Highlander finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The Highlander throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A big left from Burpha misses.
Burpha throws a low kick but The Highlander avoids it.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from The Highlander misses the target.
Burpha scores with a sloppy right hand. The Highlander should have avoided that one.
The Highlander looks to score with a jab to the body but Burpha is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as The Highlander checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burpha looks to land a left hand but The Highlander moved out of range nicely.
Burpha throws a low kick but The Highlander moves out of range easily.
The Highlander looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Highlander misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Highlander.
The Highlander misses with a hook. Burpha ducked under it nicely.
The Highlander feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burpha's calf.
Burpha is looking to score with low kicks.
The Highlander takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Highlander lands a leg kick that knocks Burpha off balance momentarily.
Burpha takes a swing at The Highlander's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by The Highlander.#T4#
The Highlander attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Highlander dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burpha. That did some damage!
The Highlander just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Burpha tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burpha looks to score with a jab to the body but The Highlander is just out of range.
The Highlander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Highlander wants to land a leg kick but Burpha is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Burpha.
The Highlander bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burpha's head backwards.
Burpha throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from The Highlander on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burpha checks the leg kick.
The Highlander looks to land a left hand but Burpha moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Burpha misses.
Nice shot lands for The Highlander.
Burpha throws out a loose jab but The Highlander uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor The Highlander really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Burpha moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Burpha thows a leg kick but The Highlander checks it
and The Highlander counters with a right hand to the body.
Burpha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Highlander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burpha.
The Highlander cracks a nice hook into Burpha's ribs.
The Highlander takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burpha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burpha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Highlander swinging wildly here.
Burpha with a jab.
Burpha just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burpha misses the jab.
The Highlander moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
An inside leg kick from The Highlander misses.
Burpha misses with a low kick.
Burpha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from The Highlander on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Highlander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from The Highlander.
The Highlander throws a shot from downtown. Burpha moves away and avoids it.
The Highlander scores with a punch to the head.
Burpha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Highlander.
Burpha tests The Highlander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burpha throws a lazy body kick
and The Highlander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Highlander cracks Burpha with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Burpha.
The Highlander only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by The Highlander. Beautiful body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Highlander.
The Highlander checks a leg kick.
It seemed like The Highlander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Burpha tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Highlander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Highlander misses with an uppercut
enabling Burpha to counter with a crisp jab.
The Highlander throws out a loose jab but Burpha uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Highlander takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Highlander avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Burpha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Highlander.
Burpha blocks a leg kick.
The Highlander tries a low kick but Burpha avoids it.
Burpha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Highlander.
Burpha throwing a counter right hand but The Highlander manages to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Burpha. The Highlander shrugs it off though.
A clash of legs there as The Highlander blocks the low kick.
A jab from Burpha does it's job there.
A big right from Burpha misses. #T3#
The Highlander lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Highlander swinging wildly here.
The Highlander fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burpha checks it well.
Burpha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Highlander has time to react.#ROC#
The Highlander is rocked!
Burpha is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches The Highlander flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! The Highlander is out cold! Burpha holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bapu Burpha!
In his post fight interview, Bapu Burpha started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: BRFC 53     
Date:   Nov 12, 2016
#R1#
Burpha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good work by Burpha as he checks the leg kick.
We've been told by Burpha's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Burpha avoids the body shot from Gentry.
Gentry walks into a left hand.
Gentry fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burpha is out of range.
Burpha jabs at Gentry's body.
Burpha throws a hook but Gentry blocks it.
Burpha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gentry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burpha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gentry.
Gentry misses with a looping left.
Gentry throws a lazy right hand but Burpha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been informed that Gentry has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burpha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gentry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burpha swings widly with a right hand
and Gentry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gentry motions for Burpha to come forward. Gentry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gentry checks a low kick from Burpha.
Burpha misses with a body kick.#T1#
Gentry jabs Burpha right on the nose. Burpha blinks but takes it well.
Burpha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gentry throws a wild body kick that Burpha sees coming a mile off.
Gentry swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burpha.
Burpha is looking to slow Gentry down with leg kicks.
Burpha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burpha thuds a left hand into Gentry's body.
A head kick by Gentry misses
and Burpha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gentry's knee momentarily.
Gentry throws a big shot that misses.
Gentry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burpha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Burpha misses the target.
Gentry fails with a takedown attempt.
Burpha throws a jab when Gentry was well out of range.
Gentry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burpha moves away.
Gentry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burpha punishes Gentry's body with a nice straight punch.
Gentry blocks a head kick by Burpha. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Burpha.
Gentry keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big left from Gentry misses.
Gentry sizes up Burpha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gentry misses with a left hand
and Burpha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burpha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burpha backing away here, and Gentry unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Burpha tries to land a front kick but Gentry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed right hand from Burpha misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Gentry.
Gentry throws a lazy uppercut
and Burpha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burpha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burpha throws a right hand that misses
and Gentry counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gentry scores with a hook to the body. Burpha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gentry scores with a decent looking hook.
Gentry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burpha manages to avoid it.
Gentry throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Burpha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gentry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burpha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Burpha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gentry lands with a shot to the body.
Gentry throws a series of punches but Burpha avoids them all with ease.
Gentry checks a leg kick.
Burpha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burpha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gentry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Burpha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gentry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gentry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burpha throws an overhand right that lands on Gentry's shoulder, as Gentry tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Gentry does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentry throws a shot from downtown. Burpha moves away and avoids it.
Gentry is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Burpha had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gentry throws an off balance right hand
letting Burpha counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Gentry bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Burpha wants to get back to his feet but Gentry is dominant here and he's now got Burpha's back!#T4#
Gentry missing with strikes from the back.
Burpha wants to get back to his feet.
Gentry is not going to allow Burpha to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gentry struggling to land strikes to the head as Burpha covers up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentry has the hooks in. Burpha is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matt Gentry will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Gentry throws a nice looking combination but Burpha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burpha looks for the body kick but Gentry saw that one coming.
Burpha misses the shot to the body.
Gentry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burpha missing with a left hand there. Gentry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gentry throws a shot from downtown. Burpha moves away and avoids it.
Gentry throws a head kick that misses.
Matt Gentry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burpha lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Burpha throws a leg kick
enabling Gentry to counter with a crisp jab.
Gentry throws a shot from downtown. Burpha moves away and avoids it.
Burpha takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burpha blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burpha.
Gentry scores with a spinning back kick!
Burpha misses with a looping right.
Gentry throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentry swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burpha.#T1#
Gentry misses with a looping left.
Burpha misses the jab.
Gentry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burpha has time to react.
Gentry lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gentry lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burpha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burpha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gentry manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Burpha.
Burpha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gentry throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Burpha misses the target.
Burpha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gentry fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burpha throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gentry counters with a nice body shot.
Gentry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gentry scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gentry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burpha. #T2#
Burpha moves out of range as Gentry strikes.
Gentry attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burpha feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gentry stuns Burpha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gentry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burpha checks a leg kick nicely.
Matt Gentry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentry lands a leg kick that knocks Burpha off balance momentarily.
Burpha blocks a jab.
Gentry takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gentry attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gentry throws a low kick, looking for Burpha's leg but Burpha calmly moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Gentry checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gentry throws a body shot but no joy.
Gentry misses with a body shot.
Gentry misses with a body shot
and Burpha counters with a slapping leg kick.
Burpha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gentry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gentry scores with a jab. Burpha acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Burpha misses with a body shot.
Gentry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burpha.
Gentry moves out of range as Burpha strikes.
Gentry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gentry blocks a leg kick.
Gentry throws a big shot that misses.
Burpha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gentry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burpha.
Gentry slips a straight right by Burpha.
Burpha tried to score with a low kick but Gentry checks it.
Gentry checks a low kick from Burpha.
Gentry misses with a low kick.
Gentry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burpha throws a sloppy head kick and Gentry moves out of range easily.
A big right from Burpha misses.
Gentry throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Gentry misses with a hook.
Gentry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Burpha!
Gentry connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burpha misses with a head kick.
Gentry just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Burpha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gentry connects with a jab.
A jab from Gentry does it's job there.
Gentry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gentry takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burpha throws a front kick that sends Gentry stumbling back into the cage.
Gentry throws a leg kick
and Burpha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gentry misses with a looping right.
Burpha throws a leg kick which misses Gentry's front leg but catches the back leg as Gentry tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentry misses with a right hand
and Burpha counters with a solid body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Gentry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3##TD2#
Gentry scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gentry is working Burpha over with some ground and pound from side control.
Burpha wants to control but Gentry postures up.
Gentry in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gentry misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Burpha sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burpha keeping hold of Gentry's head, controlling as best he can.
Gentry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burpha's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Burpha wants to get back to full guard.
Gentry thows a huge punch but Burpha dodges it nicely.
Gentry working the head and body with strikes.
Gentry keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Burpha flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burpha thuds a left hand into Gentry's body.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burpha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gentry.
Gentry throws a body punch but Burpha moves out of range.
Gentry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burpha.
Gentry blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheers as Gentry lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burpha doesn't seem phased though.
Burpha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burpha looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gentry misses the shot to the body.
Gentry missing with a left hand there. Burpha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burpha lands a head shot.
Burpha walks into a stiff left hand from Gentry.
Gentry takes a swing at Burpha's ribcage but misses.
Burpha misses with a body punch
and Gentry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gentry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burpha moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentry. Burpha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burpha blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Gentry dodges the punch combination from Burpha.
Gentry digs a good hook to Burpha's body.
Gentry lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gentry throws a right hand that misses
and Burpha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gentry thinking.
Burpha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gentry throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burpha on the side of the head.
Burpha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentry.
Burpha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gentry's head backwards.
Burpha scores with a hook to the body. Gentry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Burpha misses its intended target.
Gentry walks into a jab.
Gentry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gentry pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Gentry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Gentry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentry throws a hook but Burpha blocks it.
Gentry looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burpha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burpha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gentry throws a lazy right hand but Burpha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burpha misses with a looping left.
Gentry misses with a kick to the body.
Gentry moves out of range of the body kick from Burpha.
Burpha is looking to land body kicks.
Burpha throws the kick towards the body but Gentry avoids it.
Gentry misses with a looping right.
Burpha lands with a straight right. Gentry didn't see that one coming.
Burpha moves out of range of the leg kick from Gentry.
A punch lands to the side of Gentry 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gentry misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Gentry really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Burpha lands an overhand right.
Gentry misses with a hook. Burpha ducked under it nicely.
Gentry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burpha.
Burpha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gentry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gentry feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burpha's calf.
A swing and a miss from Burpha.
Burpha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burpha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burpha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burpha cracks Gentry with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentry. Burpha does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry throws the kick towards the body but Burpha avoids it.
Gentry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burpha, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burpha takes a swing at Gentry's ribcage but misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gentry crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Burpha - the referee stops the clock and Gentry gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Burpha. Gentry manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gentry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Burpha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gentrys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gentry lands a glancing blow to the side of Burpha's head.
Gentry moves out of range of the body kick from Burpha.
Burpha moves away from the strike by Gentry.
Burpha throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burpha blocks a leg kick.
Burpha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gentry.
It appears Burpha was looking to counter with a kick there.
Burpha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gentry circles away quickly and effectively.
Decent striking displayed by Gentry there.
Nice defenses there by Gentry.
Burpha blocks the body kick.
Burpha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gentry on the side of the head.
Burpha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gentry misses with a kick to the body.
Burpha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gentry.#T2#
Burpha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gentry.
Gentry takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gentry misses with a shot to the body
and Burpha counters with a stiff right hand.
Gentry moves out of range of the body kick.
Gentry throws a shot to the body.
Burpha slips a straight right by Gentry.
It looked like Burpha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gentry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burpha.
Gentry misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Burpha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burpha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burpha scores with a jab to the body.
Burpha lands with an overhand left.
Burpha moves out of range as Gentry strikes.
Gentry throws a jab when Burpha was well out of range.#T3#
Burpha tries to land a front kick but Gentry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gentry digs a good hook to Burpha's body.
Burpha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gentry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gentry takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gentry lands a head shot.
Burpha avoids the head kick by Gentry.
Burpha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentry throws the kick towards the body but Burpha avoids it.
Gentry scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gentry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burpha cracks the inside of Gentry's front leg.
Burpha lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burpha. Gentry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burpha checks the leg kick.
Burpha throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burpha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gentry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burpha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gentry misses with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gentry!
Gentry loads up on a big right hand but Burpha slips the punch.
Burpha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burpha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gentry.
Gentry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gentry swings widly with a right hand
letting Burpha counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentry. Burpha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burpha feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Burpha misses with a looping right.
Burpha is looking to score with low kicks.
Burpha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gentry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burpha is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bapu Burpha had his way with Matt Gentry in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Burpha looks to throw the jab but Gentry is out of range.
And Gentry responds with a good body kick, but Burpha manages to step out the way in time.
Burpha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burpha throws the left hand but Gentry avoids the punch easily.
Gentry misses with an uppercut
letting Burpha counter with a right hand.
Burpha swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gentry.
Gentry throws a right hand that misses
and Burpha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gentry tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gentry misses with a body shot.
Burpha jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gentry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Gentry misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry misses with an uppercut.
Gentry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burpha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentry on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burpha misses with a straight left. #T1#
Gentry missing with a left hand there. Burpha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Burpha misses the target.
Gentry takes one to the side of the head.
Gentry has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burpha.
Gentry connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burpha's hands.
Burpha looks for the body kick but Gentry saw that one coming.
Burpha blocks the body kick.
Gentry throws a looping overhand right but Burpha ducks down to avoid it.
Burpha throws out a loose jab but Gentry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burpha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gentry.
Gentry throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A low kick from Gentry misses
and Burpha counters with a nice uppercut.
Gentry misses with a lunging right hand
and Burpha counters with a straight right hand.
Gentry scores with a nice right hand.
Gentry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burpha tries a low kick but Gentry avoids it.
Burpha slips a straight right by Gentry.#T2#
Gentry misses with a right hand
and Burpha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burpha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gentry scores with a jab. Burpha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Burpha throws a one two combo.
Gentry misses with a left hand
and Burpha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burpha gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gentry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gentry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gentry clobbers Burpha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Burpha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gentry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burpha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gentry scores with a decent looking hook.
Burpha has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gentry finds it's way round the side to connect with Burpha's head.
Gentry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gentry misses with a right hand
and Burpha counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Burpha swings widly with a right hand
and Gentry makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Burpha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gentry's head.
Gentry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burpha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Burpha scoring well with a low kick there.
Burpha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Gentry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burpha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gentry is out of range.
Gentry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gentry looks to land a right hand but Burpha moved out of range.
Gentry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burpha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gentry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burpha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burpha 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.
Gentry looks to land a left hand but Burpha moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Burpha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Burpha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burpha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Burpha lands.
Burpha throws the left hand but Gentry avoids the punch easily.
Gentry buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gentry throws a poor cross that misses
and Burpha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burpha wants to land a leg kick but Gentry is out of range.
A left lands for Burpha.
Burpha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burpha blocks a jab.
Burpha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gentry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gentry lands an overhand right.
Burpha slips under a jab from Gentry.
Gentry connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burpha throws a lazy body kick
and Gentry counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt Gentry.
Well Gentry 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Bapu Burpha!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Matt Gentry!

The fight ends as a draw!

Bapu Burpha retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

 

Event: BRFC 50     
Date:   Oct 08, 2016
#R1#
Burpha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burpha there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zackrisson dodges the punch combination from Burpha.
Burpha is looking to chop away at Zackrisson's legs.
Zackrisson misses with a straight left.
Zackrisson throws a body shot but no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burpha lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zackrisson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zackrisson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Burpha shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zackrisson eats them both and turns towards Burpha to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zackrisson throws a push kick but Burpha slaps the foot to one side.
Burpha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burpha scores with a nice body kick.
Burpha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zackrisson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Burpha lands with a kick to the ribs.
Burpha cracks a nice hook into Zackrisson's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zackrisson misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Zackrisson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zackrisson.
Burpha looks to throw a body kick
and Zackrisson counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Zackrisson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burpha is looking to counter punch.
Burpha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zackrisson. That did some damage!
Zackrisson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burpha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burpha throws a hook but Zackrisson avoids it easily.
Burpha moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A low kick from Burpha is predictable there
and Zackrisson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Burpha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Burpha throws a front kick that sends Zackrisson stumbling back into the ropes.
Burpha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zackrisson works Burpha's body with a nice hook.
Zackrisson misses the shot to the body.
Burpha throws a jab but it's blocked by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson tries a quick counter leg kick but Burpha is wise to it.
A punch combination from Burpha misses.
Burpha thumps Zackrisson with a low kick.
Zackrisson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burpha. Burpha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burpha misses with an uppercut
and Zackrisson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Burpha misses the jab.
Burpha misses with a hook. Zackrisson ducked under it nicely.
Zackrisson wants to counter the offense by Burpha and move into the clinch position.
Burpha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zackrisson scores with a nice head shot.
Zackrisson misses with an uppercut. Burpha saw that one coming.
Burpha misses with a looping left.
Zackrisson looks to land a right hand but Burpha moved out of range.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick as Burpha jumps back.
An inside leg kick from Burpha misses.
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Burpha is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Burpha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burpha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zackrisson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zackrisson avoids a kick to the body.
Burpha needs to keep his hands up - Zackrisson had a free shot at his head there.
Zackrisson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Burpha had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Burpha misses with a hook to the body
and Zackrisson counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Burpha throws a low kick but Zackrisson avoids it.
Burpha throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zackrisson counters with a nice uppercut.
Burpha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick
and Burpha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zackrisson misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Zackrisson has managed to clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Zackrisson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Burpha. #BC#
Burpha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burpha lands a right hook to the body.
Zackrisson tries to close the distance and clinch but Burpha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zackrisson takes one to the side of the head.
Zackrisson feints and then cracks Burpha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burpha down.
Zackrisson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burpha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burpha misses with a straight right.
Burpha connects with a solid leg kick.
Burpha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burpha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A leg kick checked by Burpha.
Zackrisson scores with a hook to the body. Burpha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zackrisson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burpha scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burpha throws a wild body kick that Zackrisson sees coming a mile off.
Burpha ducks under a wild hook from Zackrisson.
Burpha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burpha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bapu Burpha will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burpha.
Burpha throws a push kick but Zackrisson slaps the foot to one side.
Burpha takes one on the button.
Zackrisson scores with a decent looking hook.
Burpha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burpha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zackrisson throws a looping overhand right but Burpha ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick by Burpha misses
and Zackrisson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zackrisson checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson lands a jab.
Burpha sizes up Zackrisson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zackrisson tries to clinch but Burpha is having none of it.
That kick from Burpha tenderised Zackrisson's leg. Zackrisson is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Burpha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burpha throws a big counter combination but Zackrisson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Burpha throws a push kick but Zackrisson slaps the foot to one side.
Zackrisson throws a series of punches but Burpha avoids them all with ease.
Zackrisson missing with a left hand there. Burpha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zackrisson misses with a leg kick.
Burpha bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Burpha misses with a straight left.
Burpha misses with an uppercut
and Burpha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zackrisson connects with a single shot there.
Burpha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zackrisson moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zackrisson. Burpha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burpha scores with a body shot.
Burpha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zackrisson.
Burpha checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Burpha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Burpha lands a jab to Zackrisson's midsection.
Burpha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zackrisson misses with a body kick.
Burpha lands a nice hook to Zackrisson's body. Zackrisson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burpha scores with a head kick.
Burpha lands with a shot to the body.
Zackrisson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zackrisson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burpha throws a body punch but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Zackrisson misses with an uppercut
and Zackrisson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burpha takes one to the side of the head.
Burpha throws a head kick that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a stiff right hand.
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burpha.
Zackrisson scores with a jab to the body.
Zackrisson misses with a right hand
letting Burpha counter with a right hand. #T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zackrisson. Burpha shrugs it off though.
Zackrisson scores with a hook.
Burpha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
Burpha takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zackrisson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zackrisson throws the kick towards the body but Burpha avoids it.
Zackrisson connects with a body shot that sends Burpha's belly button to the back.
Burpha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zackrisson.
Burpha feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zackrisson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burpha moves out of range of the body kick.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot.
Zackrisson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burpha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zackrisson clobbers Burpha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burpha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
A low kick from Burpha is predictable there
and Zackrisson counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson with a jab.
Burpha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zackrisson moves out of range as Burpha throws a body kick.
Zackrisson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zackrisson misses with a lunging right hand
and Burpha counters with a nice leg kick.
Burpha lands with a straight right. Zackrisson didn't see that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Burpha misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A shot to the body from Burpha misses
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zackrisson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Burpha counters with a low kick, right behind Zackrisson 's knee.
Burpha throws a low kick but Zackrisson moves out of range easily.
Zackrisson lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gabriel Zackrisson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Zackrisson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zackrisson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burpha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zackrisson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burpha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burpha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zackrisson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burpha misses with a hook.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Burpha moves out of range.
Burpha connects with a high kick.
Zackrisson scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson pushes Burpha away with a front kick.
Burpha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burpha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zackrisson checks it well.
Burpha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burpha keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Zackrisson throws a good cross that connects.
A solid body kick from Burpha.
A good leg kick by Burpha.
Burpha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bapu Burpha is winning the standup battle so far.
Zackrisson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Zackrisson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burpha.
Zackrisson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burpha defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Zackrisson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burpha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zackrisson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zackrisson looks for the body kick but Burpha saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Zackrisson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zackrisson cracks a nice hook into Burpha's ribs.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zackrisson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burpha.
Zackrisson misses with a hook
and Burpha makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zackrisson connects with a body shot that sends Burpha's belly button to the back.
Burpha avoids a kick to the body.
Zackrisson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burpha misses the jab.
Burpha throws a right hand that misses
and Burpha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Burpha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zackrisson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Burpha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zackrisson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Burpha throws a lazy head kick
and Zackrisson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burpha thuds his shin into the meat of Zackrisson's side.
Both fighters circling a little - Burpha finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Burpha scores with a jab. Zackrisson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Burpha moves out of range as Zackrisson strikes.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick.
Burpha appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burpha looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Burpha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zackrisson throws a right hand that misses
and Burpha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zackrisson wants to clinch up but Burpha keeps it at a distance.
Burpha misses with a hook
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Zackrisson lands with a hook. Burpha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zackrisson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burpha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zackrisson throws a body shot but no joy.
Zackrisson misses with a body kick.
Burpha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burpha missing with a left hand there. Zackrisson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Zackrisson lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zackrisson connects with a nice looking jab.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the side of Burpha's head but Burpha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zackrisson walks into a jab.
Zackrisson tries to land a leg kick but Burpha saw it coming and moves away.
Zackrisson slips under a jab.
Zackrisson cracks a nice hook into Burpha's ribs.
Zackrisson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burpha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zackrisson throws a lazy uppercut
and Burpha counters with a good low kick that Zackrisson was not able to check.
Burpha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zackrisson. That did some damage!
Zackrisson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Gabriel Zackrisson just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Burpha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burpha.
Burpha scores with a hook to the body. Zackrisson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zackrisson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick
and Burpha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zackrisson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zackrisson throws a lazy right hand but Burpha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burpha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burpha connects with a leg kick. Zackrisson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zackrisson. Burpha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zackrisson tries to work over Burpha's front leg with a kick but Burpha checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burpha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burpha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zackrisson scores with a nice body kick.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick. #T1#
Zackrisson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zackrisson throws a right hand that misses
and Burpha counters with a nice uppercut.
Burpha lands with an uppercut that bounces Zackrisson off the ropes and back into range.
Burpha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burpha connects with a solid leg kick.
Burpha moves out of range of the leg kick from Zackrisson.
A jab from Zackrisson does it's job there.
Burpha throws a leg kick
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burpha blocks a low kick nicely.
Zackrisson takes one to the side of the head.
Burpha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zackrisson is able to avoid easily.
Zackrisson wants to counter with a clinch but Burpha pushes him away.
Zackrisson throws a lazy body kick
and Burpha counters with a good low kick that Zackrisson was not able to check.
Zackrisson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
A lazy body kick from Zackrisson
and Burpha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zackrisson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Burpha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burpha.
Burpha swings for the body but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Zackrisson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burpha counters with a low kick, right behind Zackrisson 's knee.
Zackrisson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burpha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zackrisson throws the kick towards the body but Burpha avoids it.
Zackrisson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burpha is able to avoid easily.
Burpha pushes Zackrisson away with a front kick.
Burpha misses with the combination.
Zackrisson misses with an uppercut
and Burpha counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zackrisson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Burpha. #T3#
Burpha lands a nice looking body shot.
Zackrisson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burpha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burpha.
Burpha connects with an inside leg kick.
Zackrisson throws a body shot but no joy.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the side of Burpha's head but Burpha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burpha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burpha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zackrisson lands a nice looking body kick.
A big right from Zackrisson misses.
Zackrisson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson staying out of range there.
Zackrisson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burpha manages to avoid it.
Burpha misses with a body kick.#T4#
Burpha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zackrisson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Burpha throws a sloppy head kick and Zackrisson moves out of range easily.
Zackrisson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zackrisson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burpha.
Zackrisson throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Zackrisson misses.
Zackrisson throws a push kick but Burpha slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Burpha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burpha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zackrisson tries a low kick but Burpha avoids it.
Zackrisson throws a right hand that misses
and Burpha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zackrisson blocks a jab.
Burpha misses with a low kick.
Burpha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burpha slips under a jab from Zackrisson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bapu Burpha had his way with Gabriel Zackrisson in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burpha moves away.
Zackrisson ducks under a wild hook from Burpha.
Burpha ducks under a wild hook from Zackrisson.
Burpha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burpha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zackrisson takes one to the chin there.
Zackrisson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burpha.
Burpha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zackrisson moves away.
Burpha misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson misses with a lunging right hand
and Burpha counters with a nice uppercut.
Zackrisson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burpha throws out the jab.
Zackrisson throws a front kick aimed at Burpha's knee but Burpha avoids it well.
Zackrisson loads up on a big right hand but Burpha slips the punch.#CL2#
Zackrisson takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Burpha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zackrisson tries to throw a body punch but Burpha avoids it by throwing Zackrisson back against the ropes.
Burpha misses with the head strike.
Burpha lands a body punch.
Burpha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zackrisson misses with the head strike.
Zackrisson swings wildly with an uppercut but Burpha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burpha gets through Zackrisson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burpha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burpha lands a body shot.
Burpha lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Burpha on the inside. #T2#
Burpha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zackrisson backwards.
Burpha keeps control of Zackrisson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Burpha breaks from the clinch.
Burpha scores with a nice strike.
Zackrisson throws a low kick but Burpha avoids it.
It appears Burpha was looking to counter with a kick there.
Burpha throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Burpha blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zackrisson walks into a jab.
Zackrisson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Burpha ducks right into an uppercut from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burpha is looking to counter punch.
Burpha with a jab.
Burpha chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Zackrisson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burpha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zackrisson scrambles back to his feet.
Burpha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zackrisson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burpha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Burpha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burpha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zackrisson wants to counter the offense by Burpha and move into the clinch position.
A shot to the body from Burpha misses
and Zackrisson counters with a leg kick.
Zackrisson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burpha under the eye.
Zackrisson misses with a straight left.
Burpha throwing a counter right hand but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
Zackrisson lands with a straight right. Burpha didn't see that one coming.
Nice jab there from Burpha.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burpha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burpha takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zackrisson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Burpha moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T4#
Burpha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zackrisson. Zackrisson obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Zackrisson misses.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Burpha moves out of range.
Burpha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burpha throws a body shot but no joy.
Zackrisson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A low kick from Burpha misses
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burpha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zackrissons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zackrisson jabs at Burpha's body.
Burpha looks to throw the jab but Zackrisson is out of range.
Burpha throws a wild body kick that Zackrisson sees coming a mile off.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Burpha moves out of range.
Burpha throws an overhand right that lands on Zackrisson's shoulder, as Zackrisson tries to avoid the shot.
Zackrisson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

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 Bapu Burpha.
Well Burpha 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Bapu Burpha!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Bapu Burpha!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Bapu Burpha!

Bapu Burpha wins by unanimous decision!

Bapu Burpha retains his lightweight title!
A less than humble Bapu Burpha misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: BRFC 48     
Date:   Sep 03, 2016
#R1#
Seok misses with a hook
and Burpha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burpha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Seok moves out of range of the strikes.
Burpha throws a low kick but Seok moves out of range easily.
Burpha throws a shot from downtown. Seok moves away and avoids it.
Seok changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Seok has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Burpha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bapu Burpha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burpha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seok.
Both fighters circling a little - Burpha finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Burpha cracks Seok with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burpha misses with a body shot.
Seok checks a low kick from Burpha.
Seok changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Seok looks to land a right hand but Burpha moved out of range.
Burpha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seok.
Seok takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Seok takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burpha looks to score with a jab to the body but Seok is just out of range.
Seok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burpha.
Burpha defending well as Seok loads up on a big left hand.
Burpha feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Burpha tries to land a front kick but Seok steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burpha throws a body punch but Seok moves out of range.
Burpha cracks Seok with a good jab.
Burpha with a jab.
Burpha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burpha looks to score with a jab to the body but Seok is just out of range.
Seok loads up on a big right hand but Burpha slips the punch.
Burpha delivers a nice body kick.
Burpha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Seok feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Seok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burpha keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Seok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burpha.
Burpha loads up on a big right hand but Seok slips the punch.
Burpha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burpha misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Seok gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burpha misses with the head strike.
Seok tries to pull guard but Burpha won't allow it.
Burpha scores with a hook to the body.
Seok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burpha's elbow.
Burpha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burpha blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Burpha. #T3#
Burpha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Seok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seok blocking some punches.
Burpha struggles to land a body shot inside as Seok controls his hands.
Seok misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burpha.
Seok lands a hook that snaps the head of Burpha backwards.
Burpha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Burpha misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seok.
Seok struggles to land a body shot inside as Burpha controls his hands.
Burpha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Seok prevents a body shot from Burpha.
Seok misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Seok fails to land.
Seok misses with the head strike.
Burpha pushes Seok back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Seok tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burpha smiles and moves away.
Seok takes a swing at Burpha's ribcage but misses.
Burpha scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Burpha.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burpha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burpha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Burpha misses the target.
Burpha misses with a body kick.
Burpha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burpha.
Burpha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seok manages to avoid it.
Seok goes for a double leg but Burpha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Burpha continues to drive forward.
Bapu Burpha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Sang Seok.
Seok slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burpha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bapu Burpha dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Seok stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Seok scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Burpha has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Burpha just misses with a punch to the body.
And Seok tries to counter it with a takedown but Burpha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burpha looks to score with a jab to the body but Seok is just out of range.
Seok changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Burpha throws a sloppy head kick and Seok moves out of range easily.
Burpha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seok lands a nice looking body shot.
Seok moves away from the strike by Burpha.
Burpha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seok can do to turn this around?
Burpha moves away from the strike by Seok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burpha connects with a leg kick. Seok looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Seok wants to clinch up but Burpha keeps it at a distance.
Burpha scores with a punch to the head.
Seok takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Burpha lands a lovely overhand right.
Seok slips a jab from Burpha.
Seok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burpha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seok cracks Burpha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Seok tried to score with a low kick but Burpha checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burpha. Seok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burpha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seok manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Burpha.
Seok blocks the body kick.
Burpha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Seok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burpha thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Seok if he has to take too many more of those.
Burpha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
A low kick from Seok misses
and Burpha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burpha lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bapu Burpha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seok just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Seok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burpha.
Burpha moves out of range as Seok strikes.
Burpha looks to land a body kick but Seok moved away.
Burpha digs a good hook to Seok's body.
Burpha swings for the body but Seok moves out of range.
Seok checks a leg kick.
That kick from Burpha tenderised Seok's leg. Seok is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burpha throws a body punch but Seok moves out of range.
Seok changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bapu Burpha is winning the standup battle so far.
Seok connects with a body shot that sends Burpha's belly button to the back.#T3#
Seok throws a sloppy body shot
and Burpha counters with a body kick.
Seok blocks the body kick.
Burpha looks to land a left hand but Seok moved out of range nicely.
Burpha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burpha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Seok looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Seok slips a jab from Burpha.
Burpha tries to land a leg kick but Seok saw it coming and moves away.
Seok drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burpha defends it well.#CL2#
Seok rushes Burpha and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Burpha misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Seok pulls guard successfully.
Seok wants to improve his position but instead Burpha has moved into half guard.
Seok slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Seok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burpha is one step ahead there.
Burpha has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Seok is looking for a triangle here but Burpha uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Burpha trying to control the action but Seok is working from the bottom.
Seok is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bapu Burpha dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Seok throws a hook to the side of Burpha's head but Burpha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seok moves in looking to clinch but Burpha pushes him off.
Burpha lands with a nice body kick.
Seok cracks Burpha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Seok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burpha.
Seok takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Seok throws a good cross that connects.
Seok has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Seok there as he acknowledges the shot.
Seok has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burpha.
Seok moves away from the strike by Burpha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seok takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burpha feints and then cracks Seok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seok down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seok. Burpha does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Burpha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burpha is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Seok misses with a wild body shot.
Seok throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burpha's waist but Burpha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Seok off to one side.
It looked like Burpha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burpha just misses with a punch to the body.
Seok feints the counter takedown.
Burpha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seok's sensitive parts.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Burpha - that will leave a mark!
Seok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seok throws a looping overhand right but Burpha ducks down to avoid it.
Burpha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seok takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burpha lands a slapping body shot.
Burpha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seok.
A big right from Seok misses.
Seok doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burpha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Burpha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seok throws a shot from downtown. Burpha moves away and avoids it.
Burpha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burpha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And Seok tries to counter it with a takedown but Burpha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burpha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seok avoids a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Seok.
Nice jab there from Burpha.
Seok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burpha connects with an inside leg kick.
Seok walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
A head kick misses from Burpha.
Burpha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Seok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Seok.
Burpha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seok connects with a body shot.
Burpha throws a leg kick which misses Seok's front leg but catches the back leg as Seok tries to avoid it.
Seok is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A shot to the liver by Burpha. Beautiful body shot.
Seok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burpha throws a hook but Seok avoids it easily.
Seok misses with an uppercut.
Seok tries to land a leg kick but Burpha saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
Burpha misses the jab.
Burpha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burpha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seok's sensitive parts.
Seok's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burpha throws a hook but Seok blocks it.
A big left from Burpha misses.
Burpha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burpha slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seok connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Seok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Seok tries to close the distance and clinch but Burpha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burpha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burpha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bapu Burpha clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Seok throws a lazy right hand but Burpha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seok blocks a low kick nicely.
Seok tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Seok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Seok connects with a single shot there.
Nice cross by Seok.
Seok lands a nice shot that snaps Burpha's head back.
Seok misses with a takedown attempt
and Burpha counters with a nice uppercut.
Seok shoots for a double leg takedown but Burpha sprawls well. He's pushed Seok's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burpha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Seok throws out a powerful jab.
Seok misses with a looping left.
Burpha misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Seok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice takedown defense from Burpha. No joy for Seok on that attempt.
Bapu Burpha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Sang Seok.
Seok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burpha is looking to land body kicks.
Seok drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burpha defends it well.
Burpha misses the shot to the body.
Burpha throws a wild body kick that Seok sees coming a mile off.
Burpha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Seok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burpha feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Burpha throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Seok.
Seok throws a looping overhand right but Burpha ducks down to avoid it.
And Burpha counters with a quick kick to the body but Seok blocks it.#T2#
Burpha throws a head kick but Seok moves out of range.
And Seok tries to counter it with a takedown but Burpha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burpha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burpha. Seok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seok goes for a double leg but Burpha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Burpha continues to drive forward.
Burpha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seok manages to avoid it.
Seok throws an off balance right hand
and Burpha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Seok rushes Burpha and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Burpha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burpha misses with a body kick.
Seok misses the shot to the body.
Seok misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Burpha counters with a stiff right hand.
Seok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Seok.#T3#
Burpha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burpha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burpha thuds his shin into the meat of Seok's side.
A bone on bone clash there as Seok blocks the leg kick.
A cross from Burpha lands.
A slow jab from Seok misses its intended target.
Burpha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seok tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burpha.
Burpha explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Burpha moves out of range of the strikes.
Burpha half committed to a counter leg kick.
Burpha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Burpha connects with a nice looking jab.
Seok swings for the body but Burpha moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Seok.
Burpha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burpha misses with a looping right.
Seok has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burpha blocks a jab.
Burpha slips a jab from Seok.
Seok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burpha.
Seok tries to clinch but Burpha is having none of it.
Burpha connects with a body shot.
Burpha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burpha connects with a looping right hand.
Seok defending well as Burpha loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bapu Burpha had his way with Lee Sang Seok in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Burpha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And Seok tries to counter it with a takedown but Burpha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burpha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seok takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Burpha.
Burpha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burpha misses with a head kick.
Burpha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Seok throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burpha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burpha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good leg kick by Burpha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burpha tried to score with a low kick but Seok checks it.#T1#
Burpha misses with a body kick.
Seok cracks Burpha with a good jab.
Burpha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Seok is out of range and Burpha settles back down.
Seok fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burpha is looking to score with low kicks.
And Seok tries to counter it with a takedown but Burpha pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Seok closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Burpha did well to prevent Seok getting side control.#SUB2#
Seok is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Burpha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Seok throws a strike but Burpha avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Seok missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Seok throws a big elbow that misses.
Burpha wants to sweep here but Seok controlling him for the moment.
Seok stays in close to Burpha's body and controls the position. #T3#
Seok trying to control but Burpha is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Seok misses with a wild body shot.
Burpha scores with a sloppy right hand. Seok should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burpha. Seok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burpha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seok was well out of range. Poor timing from Burpha.
Seok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burpha moves away.
Burpha looks to land a left hand but Seok moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Burpha misses.
Seok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Seok.#T4#
Seok looks to land a right hand but Burpha moved out of range.
Seok lands a nice hook to Burpha's body. Burpha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Seok moves in looking to clinch but Burpha pushes him off.
Burpha is looking to counter punch.
Seok misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Seok. That snapped Burpha's head back.
Seok rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burpha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Seok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burpha throws a body punch but Seok moves out of range.
Burpha lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Seok darts in looking for a takedown but Burpha gets double underhooks and turns Seok into the ropes.
Burpha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Seok doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bapu Burpha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burpha, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Bapu Burpha!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Bapu Burpha!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Bapu Burpha!

Bapu Burpha wins by unanimous decision!

Bapu Burpha retains his lightweight title!
Bapu Burpha spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: BRFC 45     
Date:   Jul 30, 2016
#R1#
Mirzaev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mirzaev lands a nice shot to the body.
Mirzaev scores with a decent looking hook.
Mirzaev takes one to the side of the head.
Mirzaev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mirzaev misses with a looping left.
Burpha lands a head kick. Mirzaev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Burpha dips to his left and cracks Mirzaev with an uppercut!
Good shot there by Burpha.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirzaev lands a jab to Burpha's midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Burpha.
Burpha cracks the inside of Mirzaev's front leg.
Mirzaev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burpha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burpha counters with a good low kick that Mirzaev was not able to check.
Mirzaev connects with a leg kick. Burpha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fighters circling - Mirzaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mirzaev swings widly with a right hand
and Burpha counters with an inside leg kick.
Mirzaev moves away from the strike by Burpha. #T1#
A nice combination there by Mirzaev.
Burpha scores with a push kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Mirzaev as he connects with a hook.
Burpha connects with a single shot there.
Mirzaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burpha circles away quickly and effectively.
Burpha lands a glancing blow to the side of Mirzaev's head.
Mirzaev throws a jab when Burpha was well out of range.
Burpha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Mirzaev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burpha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Mirzaev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mirzaev throws a combination. Burpha tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mirzaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a looping overhand right but Burpha ducks down to avoid it.
Burpha blocks a jab.
Burpha is looking to slow Mirzaev down with leg kicks.
Burpha throws a lazy right hand but Mirzaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Mirzaev misses with an uppercut. Burpha saw that one coming.
Mirzaev throws a body kick that misses.
Mirzaev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burpha lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mirzaev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burpha.
Mirzaev misses with a hook.
Mirzaev misses with a straight right.
Mirzaev throws a hook to the side of Burpha's head but Burpha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Mirzaev. Those never looked like landing.
Mirzaev misses with a kick to the body
and Burpha counters with an inside leg kick.
Mirzaev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burpha counters with a one-two to the body.
Burpha throws a body shot but no joy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Burpha.
Mirzaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Burpha counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Burpha closes the distance and clinches.
Burpha scores with a shot to the side of Mirzaev's head. #T3#
Mirzaev has had enough of the clinch but Burpha keeps him there for the moment.
Mirzaev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Burpha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
Mirzaev tries to break free but Burpha pushes him back against the ropes.
Burpha keeps control of Mirzaev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mirzaev is looking to break free of the clinch but Burpha has double underhooks.
Mirzaev is looking to break free of the clinch but Burpha has double underhooks.
A short left from Burpha.
Burpha lands with a left to the head.
Burpha is working Mirzaev over against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Burpha as the two fighters clinch.
Mirzaev can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mirzaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Burpha pushes Mirzaev back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Mirzaev breaks from the clinch.
Burpha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burpha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mirzaev's sensitive parts. #T4#
A good leg kick by Mirzaev.
Burpha blocks a head kick by Mirzaev.
Burpha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mirzaev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burpha has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mirzaev.
That kick from Burpha tenderised Mirzaev's leg. Mirzaev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mirzaev misses with a straight left.
Burpha moves away from the strike by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mirzaev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burpha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burpha looks to land a left hand but Mirzaev moved out of range nicely.
Mirzaev misses with a left hand
and Burpha counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL#
Burpha moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burpha.
A short right from Burpha on the inside.
Mirzaev blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Burpha.
Mirzaev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bapu Burpha will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mirzaev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mirzaev misses with an uppercut.
Crunch! Burpha slams his shin into Mirzaev's torso.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Burpha counters with a nice body kick.
Mirzaev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burpha's calf.
Burpha slips a jab and a cross from Mirzaev.
A little feinted left hand from Burpha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mirzaev throws a poor cross that misses
and Burpha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Burpha.
Burpha lands a nice looking body kick.
Burpha throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bapu Burpha is winning the standup battle so far.
Mirzaev on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Rasul Mirzaev has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirzaev lands a nice looking body shot.
Mirzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burpha counters with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burpha.
Mirzaev misses with a looping left.
Mirzaev is breathing heavily.
Burpha lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mirzaev will feel that in the morning.
Burpha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Burpha.
Burpha moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Burpha scores with a nice strike.
Burpha's corner calls for a 1-2. Burpha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mirzaev walks into a straight right hand from Burpha.
Mirzaev tries a head kick but it misses.
Burpha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mirzaev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Burpha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mirzaev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirzaev tries to clinch but Burpha moves out of range.
Mirzaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Mirzaev misses the target.
Good exchange - Burpha coming out on top.
Burpha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Mirzaev thuds his right hand into Burpha's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Burpha swinging wildly here.
Burpha throws out a powerful jab.
Mirzaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burpha moves away.
A big right from Mirzaev misses.
Burpha throws out a powerful jab.
Mirzaev throws out a loose jab but Burpha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirzaev thows a leg kick but Burpha checks it
and Burpha counters with a thumping low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burpha.
Mirzaev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burpha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mirzaev at a distance. #CL#
Burpha pushes Mirzaev up against the ropes in a clinch.
Burpha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mirzaev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T3#
Burpha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Burpha.
Mirzaev is looking to break free of the clinch but Burpha has double underhooks.
Burpha pushes Mirzaev back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burpha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burpha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mirzaev's elbow.
Mirzaev is looking to break free of the clinch but Burpha has double underhooks.
Burpha prevents Mirzaev from breaking the clinch.
Burpha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mirzaev or not.
Mirzaev tries to break free but Burpha pushes him back against the ropes.
Burpha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mirzaev's efforts to push away.
Mirzaev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Burpha lands a nice uppercut.
Bapu Burpha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burpha lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Burpha fails to land. #T4#
Burpha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burpha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mirzaev or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burpha.
A short body shot lands from Burpha as the two fighters clinch.
Burpha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mirzaev.
Burpha lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirzaev tries to break free but Burpha pushes him back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Burpha.
Still in the clinch, Burpha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mirzaev is trying to break the clinch but Burpha is controlling him.
Mirzaev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mirzaev tries to break the clinch but Burpha is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burpha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
Burpha digs a right hand into Mirzaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mirzaev's gas tank.
Burpha lands a body punch.
Burpha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mirzaev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Burpha seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mirzaev can turn it around.
Burpha works on Mirzaev's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bapu Burpha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev'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.
#R3#
Burpha lands a right hook to the body.
Mirzaev looks to land a right hand but Burpha moved out of range.
Burpha lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burpha.
Burpha jabs at Mirzaev's body.
Mirzaev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mirzaev misses with a right hand
and Burpha counters with a nice body shot.
Mirzaev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burpha.
Burpha scores with a shot to the body.
Mirzaev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burpha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Burpha closes the distance and pushes Mirzaev back into the ropes.
Mirzaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burpha can't find room to land a body shot as Mirzaev controls the action.
Mirzaev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burpha.
Mirzaev tries to break free but Burpha pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Burpha fails to land.
Burpha lands a body punch. #T1#
Mirzaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burpha scores with a shot to the side of Mirzaev's head.
Burpha lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Burpha as the two fighters clinch.
Burpha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mirzaev can do to turn this around?
Burpha lands with a short shot to the head.
Mirzaev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burpha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
Burpha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mirzaev is trying to break the clinch but Burpha is controlling him.
Mirzaev is trying to push Burpha away but Burpha has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burpha.
Mirzaev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Burpha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burpha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burpha tries to work over Mirzaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Burpha. #T2#
Mirzaev is trying to break the clinch but Burpha has him pressed against the ropes.
Burpha lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burpha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burpha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burpha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burpha swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirzaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burpha lands with a short shot to the head.
Mirzaev has had enough of the clinch but Burpha keeps him there for the moment.
Burpha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burpha misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Mirzaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burpha lands with an overhand left.
Mirzaev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burpha.
Burpha checks a low kick from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev looks to land a left hand but Burpha moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Burpha scores with a hook.#ROC#
Mirzaev is rocked!
Burpha connects with a high kick.
Mirzaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Burpha finish him?
Crunch! Burpha slams his shin into Mirzaev's torso.
Mirzaev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burpha counters with a big right hand! Oh Mirzaev is in trouble here! Burpha follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bapu Burpha!
Bapu Burpha retains his lightweight title!
After the fight, Bapu Burpha was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: BRFC 42     
Date:   Jul 09, 2016
#R1#
Burpha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burpha avoids the body shot from Gentry.
Burpha misses with a body kick.
Gentry scores with a jab to the head.
Burpha misses with a looping left.
Burpha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gentry throws a body punch but Burpha moves out of range.
Burpha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burpha just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burpha ducks under a wild hook from Gentry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry lands with a good body shot.
Gentry throws a hook but Burpha blocks it.
Burpha flicks out a counter leg kick but Gentry steps away.
Burpha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gentry. That did some damage!
Gentry on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Burpha.
Gentry digs a good hook to Burpha's body.
Gentry throws a body punch but Burpha moves out of range.
Burpha lands a jab.
Burpha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gentry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burpha throws a wild body kick that Gentry sees coming a mile off.
Gentry lands with a shot to the body.
Gentry misses with a wild body shot.
Gentry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burpha counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentry. Burpha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burpha throws a low kick, looking for Gentry's leg but Gentry calmly moves out of range.
Gentry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burpha.
Gentry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Gentry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burpha moves away from the strike by Gentry.
Gentry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burpha sprawls well. Burpha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gentry gets slowly back to his feet.
Gentry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burpha tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gentry misses the target.
Burpha lands with a shot to the body.
Burpha keeps Gentry at a distance using the push kick.
Bapu Burpha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burpha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gentry was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Burpha connects with an inside leg kick.
Gentry is looking to wear down Burpha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Gentry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burpha.
Gentry throwing a counter right hand but Burpha manages to avoid it.
Burpha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burpha throws a body punch but Gentry moves out of range.
Gentry moves out of range as Burpha strikes.
Burpha walks into a straight right hand from Gentry.
Gentry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gentry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donk. Burpha catches Gentry right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Gentry shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Burpha trying to control but Gentry postures up. #T4#
Gentry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Burpha felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gentry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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!
Burpha is trying is best to control the position here.
Gentry is stalling here. Burpha is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gentry seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Burpha has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gentry tries to improve position but can't.
Burpha is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gentry will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gentry tries to bench press Burpha off him but Burpha keeps the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Burpha working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bapu Burpha dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Burpha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gentry takes a swing at Burpha's ribcage but misses.
Burpha stuns Gentry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burpha avoids the body shot from Gentry.
Burpha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gentry. Gentry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gentry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Gentry.
Burpha lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gentry will feel that in the morning.
Burpha throws a looping overhand right but Gentry ducks down to avoid it.
Burpha throws a sloppy body shot
and Gentry counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burpha tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Gentry drives through and clinches with Burpha against the ropes.
Gentry tries to work over Burpha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burpha prevents a body shot from Gentry.
Gentry taking a breather. #T1#
Burpha tries a body shot but Gentry blocks it.
Gentry throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Gentry as the two fighters clinch.
Burpha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gentry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burpha misses with a body punch.
Gentry leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Burpha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Burpha.
Burpha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burpha lands an uppercut.
Burpha digs a right hand into Gentry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gentry's gas tank.
Burpha swings wildly with an uppercut but Gentry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentry tries to throw a body punch but Burpha avoids it by throwing Gentry back against the ropes.
Gentry tries a body shot but Burpha blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Burpha as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Gentry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burpha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gentry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gentry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burpha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gentry blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Burpha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gentry misses with a body shot
and Burpha counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gentry swings for the body but Burpha moves out of range.
Burpha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burpha avoids the body shot from Gentry.
Burpha feints a counter leg kick.
Gentry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gentry defending well as Burpha loads up on a big left hand.
Gentry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burpha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gentry.
Burpha throws a shot from downtown. Gentry moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Gentry was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burpha.#T3#
Gentry jabs Burpha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gentry walks into a stiff left hand from Burpha.
Burpha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burpha lands a slapping body shot.
Gentry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Gentry.
Bapu Burpha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burpha throws a lazy right hand but Gentry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burpha missing with a left hand there. Gentry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gentry moves out of range of the strikes.
Gentry is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Gentry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Burpha blocking some punches.
Gentry throws a punch but it's blocked by Burpha.
Burpha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gentry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Gentry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gentry can't find room to land a body shot as Burpha controls the action.
Gentry throws a head punch that misses.
Gentry tries to throw a body punch but Burpha avoids it by throwing Gentry back against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Burpha.
Burpha struggles to land a body shot inside as Gentry controls his hands.
Burpha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentry tries to throw a body punch but Burpha avoids it by throwing Gentry back against the ropes.
Gentry can't find room to land a body shot as Burpha controls the action.
Burpha misses with the head strike.
Burpha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burpha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gentry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burpha's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Gentry.
Gentry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burpha backwards.
Burpha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gentrys head. #BC2#
Burpha breaks the clinch.
Burpha connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bapu Burpha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gentry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Burpha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gentry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Gentry misses its intended target.
Burpha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gentry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Burpha.
Gentry takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Burpha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bapu Burpha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burpha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gentry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burpha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gentry lands a slapping body shot.
Burpha connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burpha connects with a crisp jab. #T1##TD#
Gentry fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burpha sprawls well initially but Gentry persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Burpha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gentry. #SUB2#
Burpha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gentry pulls his head out easily.
Burpha desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Burpha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gentry working over Burpha with some ground and pound. Burpha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Burpha is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Burpha keeping control of the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gentry lands a nice short elbow.
Gentry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gentry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gentry is looking to advance position but Burpha won't allow it.
Gentry working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Burpha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gentry's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gentry's back!
Burpha has the hooks in. Gentry is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Burpha is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gentry is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Burpha not allowing Gentry to control his hands.
Burpha tries to get the hooks in deep but Gentry pushed the leg off. #T4#
Gentry is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gentry trying to control the action but Burpha just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Gentry right now.
Gentry trying to control the action but Burpha just sinks the hooks in.
Burpha is looking to control Gentry but Gentry is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bapu Burpha really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Burpha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burpha delivers a nice body kick.
Gentry throws out a loose jab but Burpha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentry swings for the body but Burpha moves out of range.
Burpha tries to land a front kick but Gentry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gentry will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gentry takes a swing at Burpha's ribcage but misses.
Gentry steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Burpha. That one must have hurt.
Gentry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burpha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gentry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burpha moves away.
Gentry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burpha throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Gentry looks to score with a jab to the body but Burpha is just out of range.
Burpha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentry was well out of range. Poor timing from Burpha.
Burpha thows a body kick. Gentry tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gentry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burpha.
Gentry was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gentry is looking to clinch.
Gentry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burpha.
Burpha misses with a left hand
and Gentry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gentry loads up on a big right hand but Burpha slips the punch.
Gentry misses with a left hand
and Burpha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gentry loads up on a big right hand but Burpha slips the punch.
A big right from Burpha misses.
Burpha staying out of range there.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Gentry 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burpha takes a swing at Gentry's ribcage but misses.
Burpha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burpha throws a body kick that misses
and Gentry counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burpha.
Gentry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gentry swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burpha counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick there by Burpha.
Gentry lands a jab to Burpha's midsection.
Burpha thows a leg kick but Gentry checks it
and Gentry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burpha stuns Gentry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gentry throws a jab when Burpha was well out of range.#T3#
Gentry falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Burpha counter with a right hand.
Gentry throws a shot from downtown. Burpha moves away and avoids it.
Burpha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gentry lands with a cross.
Gentry misses with a hook. Burpha ducked under it nicely.
Burpha scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Gentry.
Burpha lands with a nice body punch.
Burpha scores with a decent looking hook.
Burpha slips under a jab from Gentry.
Burpha looks for the body kick but Gentry saw that one coming.
Burpha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gentry counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Gentry throws out a loose jab but Burpha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burpha is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gentry tries to clinch up.
Burpha follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Gentry swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burpha.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burpha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burpha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Gentry was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burpha.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Burpha enables Gentry to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Burpha manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gentry wants to pass the guard but Burpha is keeping the position.
Burpha wants to control the position but Gentry says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gentry working over Burpha with some ground and pound. Burpha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gentry wants to free his trapped foot but Burpha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Bapu Burpha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentry. Burpha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burpha ducks under a wild hook from Gentry.
Gentry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Burpha connects with the punch.
Burpha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gentry throws a shot to the body.
Burpha misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Gentry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Burpha to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Burpha.
Gentry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burpha moves away.
Gentry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burpha sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Burpha throws a sloppy head kick and Gentry moves out of range easily.
Gentry staying out of range there.
Gentry seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gentry lands a jab to Burpha's midsection.
Burpha misses with a hook.
Gentry was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gentry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gentry misses the shot to the body.
Burpha just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentry takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gentry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burpha as he jumps to the side.
Gentry lands with a shot to the body.
Matt Gentry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice body punch from Burpha.
Gentry fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burpha avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gentry throws an overhand right that lands on Burpha's shoulder, as Burpha tries to avoid the shot.
Gentry misses with a straight left.
Burpha misses with a kick to the body
and Gentry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gentry blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Gentry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burpha throws a hook but Gentry avoids it easily.
Gentry swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Burpha thuds his right hand into Gentry's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
A big left from Gentry misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Gentry misses the target.
Gentry scores with a jab to the head.
Burpha throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Burpha slips a straight right by Gentry.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burpha.
Gentry is looking to counter punch.
Burpha is looking to slow Gentry down with leg kicks.
Burpha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gentry swings for the body but Burpha moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burpha.
Burpha connects with a body shot.
Gentry is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice jab there from Gentry. #T4#
Burpha scores with a leg kick.
Burpha throws a sloppy head kick and Gentry moves out of range easily.
Gentry throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burpha counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Burpha as he connects with a hook.
A combination from Burpha does no damage.
Gentry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gentry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burpha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gentry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burpha thumps Gentry with a low kick.
Gentry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Gentry.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bapu Burpha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Burpha winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Bapu Burpha!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Bapu Burpha!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Bapu Burpha!

Bapu Burpha wins by unanimous decision!

Bapu Burpha is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Bapu Burpha started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: VCL Champions: 16     
Date:   May 04, 2016
#R1#
Nice shot by Burpha.
Nice shot lands for Zackrisson.
Zackrisson's coach down at Hunter MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zackrisson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Burpha moves out of range.
Burpha throws a leg kick but Zackrisson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zackrisson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zackrisson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burpha.
Zackrisson looks for the body kick but Burpha saw that one coming.
Zackrisson blocks the body kick.
Zackrisson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burpha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burpha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Burpha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burpha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burpha looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Zackrisson moves away from the strike by Burpha.
Zackrisson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zackrisson blocks the body kick.
Burpha defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Burpha throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Burpha throws a head kick that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T1#
Burpha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zackrisson moves away.
Burpha is looking to slow Zackrisson down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burpha. That's going to slow Zackrisson down.
Zackrisson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burpha throws a shot to the body.
Burpha throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Zackrisson counter with a right hand.
Burpha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zackrisson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burpha is out of range.
Zackrisson swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Burpha counter with a right hand.
Burpha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zackrisson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zackrisson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Burpha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burpha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zackrisson.
Zackrisson misses with a wild body shot.
Zackrisson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burpha is looking to counter with a body kick.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick which misses Burpha's front leg but catches the back leg as Burpha tries to avoid it. #T2#
Burpha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zackrisson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burpha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zackrisson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zackrisson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burpha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zackrisson misses with a wild body shot.
Burpha misses with a straight left.
Zackrisson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burpha takes one to the chin there.
Burpha thows a body kick. Zackrisson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zackrisson lands a nice shot to the body.
Zackrisson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zackrisson blocks a head kick by Burpha.
Zackrisson avoids the head kick by Burpha.
Zackrisson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zackrisson lands a nice shot to the body.
Zackrisson scores with a jab.#T3#
Zackrisson throws out a leg kick but Burpha moves out of range and Zackrisson only half commits.
Nice straight punches there by Zackrisson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zackrisson.
Burpha throws out a loose jab but Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zackrisson lands a body shot.
Burpha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zackrisson motions for Burpha to come forward. Zackrisson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burpha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zackrisson with a jab.
Zackrisson lands with a nice body punch.
Burpha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zackrisson throws out the jab.
Burpha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zackrisson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Burpha counters with a low kick, right behind Zackrisson 's knee.
Zackrisson lands a leg kick that knocks Burpha off balance momentarily.
Zackrisson throws a poor cross that misses
and Burpha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zackrisson throws a leg kick which misses Burpha's front leg but catches the back leg as Burpha tries to avoid it. #T4#
Zackrisson lands a leg kick that knocks Burpha off balance momentarily.
Zackrisson misses with a shot to the body
and Burpha counters with a solid body kick.
Burpha scores with a jab. Zackrisson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Zackrisson as he connects with a hook.
Zackrisson throws a lazy right hand but Burpha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zackrisson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burpha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burpha slips under a jab.
Burpha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zackrisson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zackrisson takes a swing at Burpha's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zackrisson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burpha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zackrisson throws a low kick, looking for Burpha's leg but Burpha calmly moves out of range.
Burpha appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zackrisson. Burpha does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gabriel Zackrisson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Zackrisson moves out of range of the body kick from Burpha.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zackrisson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Burpha - the referee stops the clock and Zackrisson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Burpha. Zackrisson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zackrisson misses with a hook
and Zackrisson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burpha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zackrisson was well out of range. Poor timing from Burpha.
Burpha cracks a nice hook into Zackrisson's ribs.
Zackrisson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burpha is able to avoid easily.
A clash of legs there as Burpha blocks the low kick.
Zackrisson swings for the body but Burpha moves out of range.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Burpha moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Burpha blocks it.
Zackrisson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burpha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zackrisson throws a push kick but Burpha slaps the foot to one side.
Burpha appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burpha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Burpha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zackrisson throws a right hand that misses
and Burpha counters with a nice leg kick.
Burpha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zackrisson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burpha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zackrisson throws a low kick but Burpha avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Zackrisson.
Burpha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zackrisson takes a swing at Burpha's ribcage but misses.
Burpha lands with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Burpha.
Burpha lands a head kick!
Burpha drops his hands momentarily and Zackrisson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burpha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zackrisson looks to land a right hand but Burpha moved out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burpha lands with a hook. Zackrisson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zackrisson throws the kick towards the body but Burpha avoids it.
Burpha looks to land a body kick but Zackrisson moved away.
Zackrisson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burpha misses with a low kick.
Zackrisson slips under a jab from Burpha.
Zackrisson misses with a looping left.
Burpha scores with a jab to the body.
Zackrisson throws a right hand that misses
letting Burpha counter with a right hand.
Zackrisson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donk. Zackrisson catches Burpha right on the button with a cross.
A head kick misses from Burpha.
Zackrisson defending well as Burpha loads up on a big left hand.
Zackrisson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burpha has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zackrisson lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Zackrisson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zackrisson blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zackrisson! But no joy.
Zackrisson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burpha.
Burpha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zackrisson on the side of the head.
Burpha misses with a straight right.
Burpha lands a lovely overhand right.
Burpha misses with a looping left.
Burpha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burpha blocks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Zackrisson.
Burpha avoids the head kick by Zackrisson.
Burpha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burpha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burpha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burpha tries to score with a low kick but Zackrisson moves his leg out of the way.
Zackrisson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burpha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burpha takes a swing at Zackrisson's ribcage but misses.
Zackrisson is looking to land body kicks.
Burpha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zackrisson to score with a decent uppercut.
Burpha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burpha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Burpha misses with a shot to the body
and Burpha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burpha loads up on a big right hand but Zackrisson slips the punch.
Burpha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burpha thumps Zackrisson with a low kick.
Zackrisson looks to throw the jab but Burpha is out of range.
Burpha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zackrisson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zackrisson lands a nice hook to Burpha's body. Burpha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bapu Burpha dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Zackrisson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burpha connects with the punch.
That kick from Burpha tenderised Zackrisson's leg. Zackrisson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burpha cracks the inside of Zackrisson's front leg.
Zackrisson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Burpha counters with a thumping low kick.
Zackrisson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burpha throws out the jab.
Zackrisson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burpha throws a head kick that misses.
Burpha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zackrisson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burpha slips under a jab.
Zackrisson staying out of range there.
Zackrisson tests Burpha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good leg kick by Burpha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Burpha loads up on a big right hand but Zackrisson slips the punch.
Burpha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
A thudding body kick lands there by Burpha!
Burpha slips under a jab.
Burpha throws a head kick that misses.
Zackrisson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zackrisson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burpha misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Burpha misses
and Zackrisson counters with a low kick, right behind Burpha 's knee.
Burpha misses with a leg kick.
Zackrisson lands a really nice looking cross but Burpha seems unphased.
Zackrisson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zackrisson swings for the body but Burpha moves out of range.
Burpha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burpha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zackrisson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Zackrisson just misses with a punch to the body.
Zackrisson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zackrisson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burpha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burpha looks for the body kick but Zackrisson saw that one coming.
Burpha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burpha scores with a three punch combo!
Zackrisson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zackrisson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Burpha on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Burpha throws a low kick but Zackrisson moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Burpha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zackrisson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zackrisson misses with a lunging right hand
and Burpha counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Burpha throws a low kick but Zackrisson avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zackrisson! But no joy.
Burpha swings widly with a right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a leg kick.
Burpha throws a leg kick which misses Zackrisson's front leg but catches the back leg as Zackrisson tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zackrisson. Burpha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zackrisson drops his hands momentarily and Burpha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zackrisson throws the left hand but Burpha avoids the punch easily.
Burpha scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zackrisson throws a lazy right hand but Burpha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burpha throws a wild body kick that Zackrisson sees coming a mile off.
A lazy body kick from Burpha
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burpha misses with a right hand
letting Zackrisson counter with a right hand.
Zackrisson feints and then cracks Burpha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burpha down.
Burpha avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burpha.#T4#
Burpha throws a body punch but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Burpha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zackrisson.
Decent striking displayed by Burpha there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Zackrisson misses its intended target.
Zackrisson lands with a shot to the body.
Burpha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burpha misses with a lunging right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zackrisson throws out a loose jab but Burpha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burpha moves away.
Zackrisson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burpha throws out the jab.
Zackrisson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Burpha with a body shot.
Burpha looks for the body kick but Zackrisson saw that one coming.
Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Burpha.
Burpha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burpha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zackrisson is out of range and Burpha settles back down.
It seemed like Zackrisson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Bapu Burpha did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Burpha thumps Zackrisson with a low kick.
Burpha wants to slow Zackrisson down by chopping away at his legs.
Zackrisson ducks under a wild hook from Burpha.
Zackrisson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zackrisson looks to throw the jab but Burpha is out of range.
Zackrisson fails to land with a series of punches.
Zackrisson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zackrisson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Burpha lands but Zackrisson takes it in his stride.
Zackrisson throws a series of punches but Burpha avoids them all with ease.
Zackrisson misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zackrisson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Zackrisson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zackrisson is looking to slow Burpha down with leg kicks.
Burpha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zackrisson momentarily.
Zackrisson misses the jab.
Burpha is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice cross by Burpha.
Burpha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zackrisson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zackrisson throws a body shot but no joy.
Zackrisson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burpha defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Burpha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burpha throws a leg kick
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burpha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
A low kick from Burpha is predictable there
and Zackrisson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zackrisson blocks a head kick by Burpha.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zackrisson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zackrisson loads up on a big right hand but Burpha slips the punch.
Burpha lands a jab to Zackrisson's midsection.
Zackrisson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Zackrisson.
Burpha is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burpha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zackrisson throws a solid leg kick but Burpha takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zackrisson.
Burpha avoids a kick to the body.
Burpha takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zackrisson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burpha staying out of range there.#T3#
Burpha defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Burpha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burpha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Burpha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick
and Burpha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burpha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zackrisson's calf.
Zackrisson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burpha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zackrisson throws out the jab.
Zackrisson drops his hands momentarily and Burpha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zackrisson misses with a straight left.
Zackrisson scores with a jab. Burpha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zackrisson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zackrisson motions for Burpha to come forward. Zackrisson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zackrisson throws a big shot that misses.
Burpha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Burpha scores with a kick to the body.
Zackrisson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zackrisson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burpha keeps Zackrisson at a distance using the push kick.
Burpha misses with a body kick.
Burpha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
Burpha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zackrisson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Burpha moves out of range of the strikes.
Burpha misses with a leg kick
and Zackrisson counters with a nice uppercut.
Zackrisson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Zackrisson. Beautiful body shot.
Zackrisson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burpha throws out the jab.
Burpha throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zackrisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Gabriel Zackrisson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Zackrisson throws an overhand right that lands on Burpha's shoulder, as Burpha tries to avoid the shot.
Zackrisson throws a front kick aimed at Burpha's knee but Burpha avoids it well.
Burpha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zackrisson on the side of the head.
Burpha misses with a kick to the body.
Zackrisson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Burpha throws a head kick that misses.
Zackrisson thows a leg kick but Burpha checks it
and Burpha counters with a nice body shot.
Burpha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zackrisson slips a straight right by Burpha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burpha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zackrisson misses with a straight left.
And Burpha counters with a quick kick to the body but Zackrisson blocks it.
Burpha thows a leg kick but Zackrisson checks it
and Zackrisson counters with a nice uppercut.
Zackrisson tries to land a front kick but Burpha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burpha avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Zackrisson swings widly with a right hand
and Burpha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Burpha.
Burpha throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zackrisson lands the left hand.
Burpha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burpha throws out a powerful jab.
Burpha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Zackrisson.
Burpha looks to land a body kick but Zackrisson moved away.
Burpha moves out of range of the strikes.
Zackrisson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burpha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Burpha takes a swing at Zackrisson's ribcage but misses.
Zackrisson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zackrisson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burpha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Zackrisson misses.
Burpha throws a leg kick which misses Zackrisson's front leg but catches the back leg as Zackrisson tries to avoid it.
Zackrisson misses with a shot to the body
and Burpha counters with a low kick, right behind Zackrisson 's knee.
Zackrisson misses with a hook to the body
and Burpha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zackrisson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burpha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zackrisson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burpha can pounce on him.
Zackrisson is looking to land body kicks.
Burpha cracks a nice hook into Zackrisson's ribs.
Burpha misses with a body shot
and Zackrisson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A right-left combo lands from Burpha. #T3#
Zackrisson throws a lazy uppercut
and Burpha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burpha cracks Zackrisson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burpha misses with a kick to the body
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burpha moves away.
Zackrisson throws a shot from downtown. Burpha moves away and avoids it.
Burpha connects with an inside leg kick.
Zackrisson moves out of range as Burpha throws a body kick.
Burpha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burpha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burpha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zackrisson lands with a right hand.
Burpha slips under a jab.
Zackrisson tried to score with a low kick but Burpha checks it.#T4#
A low kick from Burpha misses
and Zackrisson counters with a nice body shot.
Zackrisson missing with a left hand there. Burpha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burpha tries to score with a low kick but Zackrisson moves his leg out of the way.
Burpha blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burpha scores with a one two! Zackrisson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Burpha misses
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Burpha moves away from the strike by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burpha misses with a wild body shot.
Zackrisson throws an overhand right that lands on Burpha's shoulder, as Burpha tries to avoid the shot.
Burpha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zackrisson throws an off balance right hand
and Burpha counters with a thumping low kick.
Zackrisson misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bapu Burpha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burpha 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bapu Burpha!

Bapu Burpha is the new lightweight champion!
A less than humble Bapu Burpha misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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