Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Pride FC 52
Date: Oct 16, 2019

#R1#
Zackrisson throws a jab when Benderson was well out of range.
Zackrisson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Zackrisson throws a jab but it's blocked by Benderson.
A slow jab from Zackrisson misses its intended target.
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benderson slips under a jab from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Zackrisson.
Benderson ducks under a wild hook from Zackrisson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Zackrisson moves away from the strike by Benderson.
Benderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zackrisson throws an off balance right hand
and Benderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Benderson throws an overhand right that lands on Zackrisson's shoulder, as Zackrisson tries to avoid the shot.
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Zackrisson is out of range.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Benderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benderson avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benderson.
Benderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zackrisson.
Benderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zackrisson momentarily.
Benderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zackrisson throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Benderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Benderson.
Benderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zackrisson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zackrisson lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zackrisson. #BC2#
Zackrisson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zackrisson.
Benderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benderson looks to land a right hand but Zackrisson moved out of range.
Benderson missing with a left hand there. Zackrisson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benderson tries to land a front kick but Zackrisson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zackrisson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zackrisson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benderson manages to avoid it.
Benderson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zackrisson lands the left hand.#T3#
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.
Benderson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Zackrisson checks a low kick from Benderson.
Benderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zackrisson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zackrisson. Benderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Benderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zackrisson.
It looked like Benderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zackrisson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benderson.
Zackrisson scores with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Zackrisson. #T4#
Benderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zackrisson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zackrisson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benderson checks a leg kick nicely.
Benderson walks into a jab.
Benderson moves away from the strike by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson misses with an uppercut. Benderson saw that one coming.
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Benderson is just out of range.
Zackrisson throws out a leg kick but Benderson moves out of range and Zackrisson only half commits.
Benderson misses with a hook to the body
and Benderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zackrisson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zackrisson scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zackrisson 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.
#R2#
Zackrisson slips a straight right by Benderson.
Benderson scores with a decent looking hook.
Zackrisson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benderson loads up on a big right hand but Zackrisson slips the punch.
Benderson checks a leg kick.
Zackrisson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Benderson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zackrisson. That one must have hurt.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Benderson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Benderson.
Zackrisson lands a right hook to the body.
Zackrisson missing with a left hand there. Benderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benderson is looking to counter punch.
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Benderson is just out of range.#T1#
Benderson misses with an uppercut
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Benderson, right into the meat.
Benderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zackrisson counters with an outside leg kick.
Benderson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Zackrisson.
Benderson moves away from the strike by Zackrisson.
It looked like Benderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zackrisson tries a low kick but Benderson avoids it.
Benderson throws out a loose jab but Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zackrisson misses with a right hand
and Benderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benderson cracks Zackrisson with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
A shot to the body from Zackrisson misses
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benderson walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick from Zackrisson misses.
Benderson throwing a counter right hand but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
Zackrisson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benderson is able to avoid easily.
Benderson tries to counter by clinching up but Zackrisson breaks away and moves out of range.
Zackrisson misses with a hook to the body
and Benderson counters with a three punch combo that has Zackrisson backing up. Zackrisson nods at Benderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Benderson avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Benderson throws a leg kick
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Zackrisson moves out of range of the strikes.
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Zackrisson ducks down to avoid it.
Zackrisson counters with a body kick.
Zackrisson takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Zackrisson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benderson.
Benderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zackrisson with a hook.
Benderson defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Benderson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Benderson tests Zackrisson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zackrisson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zackrisson lands with a cross.
Benderson lands with a nice combination. Zackrisson backs away looking to recover.
Zackrisson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benderson's calf.
Good standup being displayed there by Benderson as he connects with a hook.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benderson defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Benderson misses with a wild body shot.
Zackrisson scoring well with a low kick there.
Benderson wants to clinch up but Zackrisson keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Zackrisson.
Benderson throws a body punch but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Zackrisson scores with a body shot.
Benderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zackrisson.
Benderson throws an off balance right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zackrisson just misses with a punch to the body.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick
and Benderson counters with a two punch combo.
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.
That's time! Benderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Zackrisson throws a sloppy body shot
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zackrisson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Benderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Benderson misses.
Zackrisson throws out a loose jab but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zackrisson looks to throw the jab but Benderson is out of range.
Benderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zackrisson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benderson tries to clinch but Zackrisson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zackrisson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Benderson checks a leg kick.
Benderson cracks Zackrisson with a good jab.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Zackrisson misses.
Zackrisson blocks a leg kick.
Benderson throws out a loose jab but Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Benderson misses the target.
Zackrisson lands a right hook to the body.
Zackrisson just misses with a punch to the body.
Benderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benderson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Zackrisson counter with a right hand.
Benderson misses with a looping right.
Benderson wants to clinch.
Zackrisson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Benderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zackrisson.
An attempted straight right counter from Benderson misses the target.
Benderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Benderson moves out of range.
Benderson throws a big counter combination but Zackrisson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Benderson blocks it.#CL#
Benderson has Zackrisson up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Benderson throws an elbow but misses.
Zackrisson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Zackrisson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Zackrisson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Benderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Benderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benderson misses with a hook.
Zackrisson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benderson's calf.
Benderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benderson throws a hook but Zackrisson blocks it.
Benderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benderson tries to clinch but Zackrisson moves away
and Benderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benderson wants to clinch but Zackrisson slips to the side
and Zackrisson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gabriel Zackrisson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Zackrisson lands a jab.
Zackrisson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zackrisson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands a leg kick that knocks Benderson off balance momentarily.
Zackrisson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benderson misses with a jab to the body
and Zackrisson counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benderson. Zackrisson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zackrisson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Zackrisson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zackrisson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Zackrisson!
Henson Benderson spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn...'.

Event: Pride FC 47
Date: Sep 25, 2019

#R1#
Monroe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zackrisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monroe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the side of Monroe's head but Monroe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monroe lands a jab to Zackrisson's midsection.
Zackrisson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Monroe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zackrisson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zackrisson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monroe moves away.
Zackrisson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zackrisson thows a leg kick but Monroe checks it
and Monroe counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zackrisson on the side of the head.
Monroe misses with an uppercut.
Monroe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zackrisson tries to move into range but Monroe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Gabriel Zackrisson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zackrisson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monroe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zackrisson scrambles back to his feet.
Monroe with a nice cross.
Good work by Monroe as he checks the leg kick.
Monroe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monroe misses with a combination
and Zackrisson counters with a right hand to the body.
Zackrisson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe.
Zackrisson connects with a crisp jab.
Monroe slips a jab from Zackrisson.
An attempted straight right counter from Monroe misses the target.
Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
The crowd cheers as Monroe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zackrisson doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Zackrisson.
A quick step to the side and Monroe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zackrisson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Monroe slips a straight right by Zackrisson.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zackrisson moves away.
Monroe misses with a takedown
and Zackrisson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zackrisson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monroe moves away.
Monroe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monroe cracks a nice hook into Zackrisson's ribs.
Zackrisson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Monroe.
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monroe blocks a jab.
Monroe lands a jab.
Zackrisson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monroe.
Monroe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zackrisson sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Zackrisson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zackrisson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
Monroe misses with a double jab.
Zackrisson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Monroe throws the left hand but Zackrisson avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Monroe misses.
Zackrisson wants to land a leg kick but Monroe is out of range.
Monroe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zackrisson counters with a leg kick.
Monroe fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zackrisson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zackrisson wants to slow Monroe down by chopping away at his legs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zackrisson, as that shot connected. #T4#
Zackrisson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monroe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zackrisson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zackrisson misses with a leg kick.
Zackrisson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monroe manages to avoid it.
Monroe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zackrisson sprawls and moves away.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Monroe moves out of range.
Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Monroe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zackrisson throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Monroe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zackrisson throws the kick towards the body but Monroe avoids it.#TD#
Monroe shoots in and bounces Zackrisson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Monroe trying to control but Zackrisson is working from the bottom.
Zackrisson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Zackrisson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Monroe if he has to take too many more of those. #TD#
Monroe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zackrisson's half guard.
Zackrisson is pressing down on Monroe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zackrisson has Monroe pulled in close to control his posture.
Monroe throwing strikes from guard but Zackrisson blocks nicely.
Zackrisson trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Zackrisson manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Monroe.
Zackrisson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zackrisson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Monroe.
Monroe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zackrisson pinned against the cage. Zackrisson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick.
Zackrisson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monroe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zackrisson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zackrisson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monroe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monroe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big right from Zackrisson misses. #T2#
The fighters circling - Zackrisson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Monroe misses the target.
Zackrisson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monroe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zackrisson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zackrisson misses with a body kick.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Zackrisson moved out of range.
Ricky Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zackrisson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Zackrisson there.
Monroe throws a hook but Zackrisson blocks it.
Monroe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Monroe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zackrisson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Monroe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zackrisson on the side of the head.
Zackrisson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Monroe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zackrisson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe.
Zackrisson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zackrisson slips under a jab from Monroe.#T3#
Monroe throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Zackrisson counter with a right hand.
Zackrisson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Monroe checks it well.
Zackrisson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
Monroe misses with a body punch
and Zackrisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zackrisson. Monroe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zackrisson scores with a leg kick.
Zackrisson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe.
Monroe misses with a wild combination.
A good leg kick by Zackrisson.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zackrisson moves away.
Monroe throws a body punch but Zackrisson moves out of range. #T4#
Monroe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zackrisson counters with an outside leg kick.
Monroe misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheers as Zackrisson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Monroe doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zackrisson.
Jab from Monroe.
Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
Zackrisson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zackrisson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zackrisson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zackrisson looks to throw the jab but Monroe is out of range.
Monroe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Monroe misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zackrisson! But no joy.
A combination from Monroe does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zackrisson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Zackrisson looks to land a left hand but Monroe moved out of range nicely.
Monroe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick.
Monroe tries to counter with a takedown but Zackrisson is quick to defend against it.
Monroe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zackrisson just misses with a punch to the body.
Zackrisson lands a nice looking body kick.
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zackrisson! But no joy.
Monroe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Monroe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zackrisson loads up on a big right hand but Monroe slips the punch.
Monroe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe takes a swing at Zackrisson's ribcage but misses.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zackrisson but Zackrisson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Monroe throws a hook but Zackrisson blocks it.
Monroe backing away here, and Zackrisson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Monroe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Zackrisson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monroes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zackrisson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the side of Monroe's head but Monroe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monroe.
Monroe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zackrisson needs to keep his hands up - Monroe had a free shot at his head there.
Monroe misses with a hook
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monroe tries to bum rush Zackrisson with a series of wild strikes but Zackrisson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monroe jabs Zackrisson right on the nose. Zackrisson blinks but takes it well.
Monroe tries to clinch up but Zackrisson circles away and keeps his distance.
Zackrisson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Monroe slips under a jab from Zackrisson.
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monroe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe. #T2#
Monroe fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe blocks a jab.
Zackrisson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Monroe shoots in but Zackrisson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zackrisson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
Zackrisson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Monroe misses the shot to the body. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zackrisson enables Monroe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zackrisson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zackrisson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Monroe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SU2#
Zackrisson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
A head kick by Zackrisson misses #TD#
and Monroe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Monroe. #ES2#
Zackrisson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zackrisson. Monroe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monroe misses with a hook.
Ricky Monroe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zackrisson connects with a crisp jab.
Monroe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zackrisson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. Monroe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zackrisson misses with a straight right.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick that misses.
Monroe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gabriel Zackrisson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Zackrisson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monroe needs to keep his hands up - Zackrisson had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Zackrisson misses the target.
Monroe throws a right hand that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
Monroe misses with a right hand
and Zackrisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Zackrisson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zackrisson scoring well with a low kick there.
Zackrisson throws a head kick that half lands.
Zackrisson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Monroe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Monroe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zackrisson misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Zackrisson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zackrisson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Zackrisson!

Event: Pride FC 44
Date: Sep 11, 2019

#R1#
Zackrisson wants to land a leg kick but Malingo is out of range.
Malingo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zackrisson 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 Malingo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malingo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Malingo lands with an overhand left.
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malingo.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick.
Zackrisson tries to move into range but Malingo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malingo fails with a takedown attempt.
Zackrisson ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo misses with a leg kick
and Zackrisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malingo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zackrisson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zackrisson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Zackrisson staying out of range there.
Malingo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zackrisson on the side of the head.
Zackrisson misses with a lunging right hand
and Malingo counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Zackrisson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zackrisson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Zackrisson catches Malingo right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Eddie Malingo has been cut.
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Malingo is just out of range.
Malingo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zackrisson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zackrisson. That's going to slow Malingo down.
Malingo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zackrisson.
Malingo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zackrisson.
Malingo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zackrisson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zackrisson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malingo moves out of range of the leg kick from Zackrisson.
Malingo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malingo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson tried to counter with a leg kick but Malingo avoided it.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zackrisson throws a push kick but Malingo slaps the foot to one side.
Malingo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zackrisson loads up on a big right hand but Malingo slips the punch.
Malingo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Malingo checks a leg kick.
Gabriel Zackrisson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zackrisson misses with a hook.
Zackrisson misses with a wild body shot.
Malingo just misses with a punch to the body.
Malingo swings widly with a right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Zackrisson.
Nice cross by Malingo.
Malingo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Malingo misses with a few strikes there.
Malingo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zackrisson lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Malingo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good exchange - Malingo coming out on top.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Malingo moves out of range.
Malingo lands a body shot.
Zackrisson is looking to score with low kicks.
Zackrisson lands a jab to Malingo's midsection.
Zackrisson throws an overhand right that lands on Malingo's shoulder, as Malingo tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Malingo.
Zackrisson scores with a nice right hand.
Malingo misses the shot to the body.
Zackrisson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malingo.
Malingo with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Malingo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zackrisson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zackrisson looks to throw the jab but Malingo is out of range.
Zackrisson blocks a jab.
Zackrisson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good leg kick by Zackrisson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zackrisson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Malingo.
Malingo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zackrisson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malingo blocks a jab.
Zackrisson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malingo scores with a shot to the body.
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 Gabriel Zackrisson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Malingo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Malingo throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Malingo connects with a single shot there.
Malingo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zackrisson.
Malingo throws a poor cross that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a stiff right hand.
Malingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zackrisson thumps Malingo with a low kick.
Malingo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zackrisson is out of range and Malingo settles back down.
Malingo blocks a jab.
Malingo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gabriel Zackrisson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson scores with a push kick.
Malingo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zackrisson can pounce on him.
Zackrisson scores with a jab.
Zackrisson misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malingo connects with a right hand. Zackrisson shakes it off.#T1#
Zackrisson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malingo.
Zackrisson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zackrisson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Malingo avoids it.
Zackrisson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malingo throws a hook but Zackrisson blocks it.
Malingo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zackrisson misses with a hook. Malingo ducked under it nicely.
Malingo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malingo checks the leg kick.
Malingo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Malingo with a hook.
Zackrisson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malingo.
Malingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Zackrisson misses with a left hand
and Malingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malingo lands with a good body shot.
Malingo ducks under a wild hook from Zackrisson.
Malingo misses with an uppercut
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Zackrisson. That snapped Malingo's head back.
Malingo goes for a double leg but Zackrisson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zackrisson continues to drive forward.
Zackrisson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Malingo connects with a nice looking jab.
Zackrisson throws a big shot that misses.
Malingo scores with a punch to the head.
Malingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Zackrisson misses.
Malingo drops his hands momentarily and Zackrisson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malingo throws a jab when Zackrisson was well out of range.#T3#
Zackrisson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malingo throws a leg kick that misses.
Zackrisson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zackrisson feints and then cracks Malingo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malingo down.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick
and Malingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malingo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zackrisson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Malingo avoids it.
Malingo thows a leg kick but Zackrisson checks it
and Zackrisson counters with an outside leg kick.
Malingo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zackrisson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zackrisson looks to land a right hand but Malingo moved out of range.
Zackrisson ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zackrisson. That's going to slow Malingo down.
Malingo checks a leg kick.
Malingo misses with a looping right.
Zackrisson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Zackrisson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malingo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zackrisson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zackrisson misses with a leg kick.
A big left from Zackrisson misses.
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!
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malingo.
Zackrisson throws out a loose jab but Malingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zackrisson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Malingo slips a straight right by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malingo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zackrisson scrambles back to his feet.
Malingo takes a swing at Zackrisson's ribcage but misses.
Malingo scores with a jab to the body.
Zackrisson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Malingo checks it well.
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 Gabriel Zackrisson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Malingo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Malingo lands a nice hook to Zackrisson's body. Zackrisson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zackrisson misses with a shot to the body
and Malingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zackrisson connects with a nice looking jab.
Zackrisson misses with a left hand
and Zackrisson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malingo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zackrisson doesn't seem bothered though.
Zackrisson throws a looping overhand right but Malingo ducks down to avoid it.
Zackrisson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zackrisson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zackrisson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malingo manages to avoid it.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick.
Malingo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo scores with the left hand. Zackrisson knows he should have avoided that one.
Malingo sizes up Zackrisson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Malingo connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malingo swings for the body but Zackrisson moves out of range. #T1#
Malingo misses with a wild combination.
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Malingo is just out of range.
Zackrisson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zackrisson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Malingo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A clash of legs there as Malingo blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick from Zackrisson misses.
Malingo tries a quick counter leg kick but Zackrisson is wise to it.
Zackrisson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Malingo counters with a three punch combo that has Zackrisson backing up. Zackrisson nods at Malingo to acknowledge the strikes.
Zackrisson lands an overhand right.
Malingo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malingo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zackrisson finds it's way round the side to connect with Malingo's head.
Zackrisson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Malingo momentarily. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Zackrisson.
A big left from Zackrisson misses.
Zackrisson misses with a hook.
Malingo feints a jab promting Zackrisson to slip. Malingo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zackrisson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Malingo misses with a left hand
and Zackrisson counters with a stiff right hand.
Malingo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Malingo blocks the leg kick.
Malingo misses with a looping left.
Zackrisson throws a combination that misses
letting Malingo counter with a right hand.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot.
Malingo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zackrisson as he avoids it easily.
Malingo goes for a double leg but Zackrisson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zackrisson continues to drive forward.
Malingo misses with a looping left.#T3#
Both fighters circling a little - Zackrisson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zackrisson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malingo.
A slow jab from Zackrisson misses its intended target.
Zackrisson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malingo's calf.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zackrisson. That's going to slow Malingo down.
Eddie Malingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malingo throws a lazy uppercut
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Zackrisson lands.
Malingo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malingo misses with a straight left.
Malingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
Malingo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zackrisson.
Gabriel Zackrisson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Zackrisson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Malingo is just out of range.
Zackrisson connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Malingo misses the target.
It looked like Zackrisson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zackrisson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malingo throws a right hand that misses
and Zackrisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the side of Malingo's head but Malingo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Zackrisson misses the target.
Malingo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zackrisson 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 Malingo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malingo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zackrisson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malingo on the side of the head.
Zackrisson slips under a jab.
Zackrisson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

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 Gabriel Zackrisson.
Well Zackrisson 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Zackrisson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2019

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Zackrisson.
Whitley has his takedown stuffed
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Zackrisson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#
Whitley is rocked!
Whitley ducks right into an uppercut from Zackrisson.
Oh Whitley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zackrisson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Whitley takes a step back to recover.
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Whitley seems to have got his legs back now.
Zackrisson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Whitley has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Zackrisson counters with a nice right hand that sends Whitley toppling to the canvas! Whitley scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Zackrisson finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zackrisson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Whitley fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Whitley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Whitley with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Zackrisson counters with a nice right hand that sends Whitley toppling to the canvas! Whitley scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Zackrisson finish him?!
Zackrisson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zackrisson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Whitley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zackrisson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Whitley gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Zackrisson gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Whitley is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Zackrisson!

Event: PSE 48
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tori. Zackrisson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zackrisson is looking to slow Tori down with leg kicks.
Tori takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zackrisson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tori. Tori obviously looking to wear him down.
Tori takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick from Tori is predictable there
and Zackrisson counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Zackrisson tenderised Tori's leg. Tori is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tori shoots for a takedown but Zackrisson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zackrisson lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Tori fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zackrisson, pushing him back against the cage.
Zackrisson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tori tries a body shot but Zackrisson blocks it.
Tori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zackrisson backwards.
Tori wants a takedown.
Tori misses with the head strike.
Tori tries to work over Zackrisson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zackrisson cracks Tori with a nice body shot.
Zackrisson lands a body punch. #T1#
Tori misses with a punch on the inside.
Tori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tori struggles to land a body shot inside as Zackrisson controls his hands.
Zackrisson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zackrisson's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Tori scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tori.#BC2#
Zackrisson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tori misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tori looks to throw the jab but Zackrisson is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Tori.
Tori walks into a stiff left hand from Zackrisson.
Tori throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tori looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tori misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Tori moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tori with a nice cross.
Tori throws a leg kick but Zackrisson sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Tori takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rap Tori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tori throws the kick towards the body but Zackrisson avoids it.
Zackrisson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tori pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zackrisson is out of range and Tori settles back down.
Tori looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zackrisson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Tori moves out of range.
Zackrisson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tori throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zackrisson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tori really felt that one!
A punch combination from Zackrisson misses.
Gabriel Zackrisson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Tori drives through with a takedown into Zackrisson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zackrisson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tori.
Tori throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zackrisson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zackrisson keeping full guard, as Tori tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tori chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Zackrisson trying to keep a closed guard but Tori is proving a slippery customer.
Tori postures up in Zackrisson's guard and throws a big left but Zackrisson blocks it.
Tori chips away with some ground and pound.
Zackrisson keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully.
Tori with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tori landing some decent shots from guard.
Tori postures up and lands a big shot to Zackrisson's brow.
Zackrisson wants to get back to his feet but Tori is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tori is working Zackrisson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zackrisson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Zackrisson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tori working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zackrisson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing that Tori has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zackrisson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but Zackrisson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tori working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tori with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zackrisson looking for a sweep. Not yet Zackrisson, not yet.
Tori postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tori throwing strikes but missing.
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 Rap Tori will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zackrisson misses with a hook.
Tori changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Decent striking displayed by Tori there.
Tori throws a shot from downtown. Zackrisson moves away and avoids it.
Zackrisson takes one on the button.
Zackrisson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tori lands a nice shot that snaps Zackrisson's head back.
Tori throws a nice looking combination but Zackrisson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zackrisson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tori tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zackrisson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tori lands a jab to the nose.
Tori thuds his right hand into Zackrisson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zackrisson lands with an uppercut that bounces Tori off the cage and back into range.
Zackrisson connects with a right hand. Tori shakes it off.
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zackrisson jabs Tori right on the nose. Tori blinks but takes it well.
Tori tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zackrisson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tori somewhat.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Zackrisson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tori misses the shot to the body.
Zackrisson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zackrisson is looking to slow Tori down with leg kicks.
Zackrisson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tori lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zackrisson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A left lands for Zackrisson.
Tori fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zackrisson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tori feints and then cracks Zackrisson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zackrisson down.
Zackrisson is looking to score with low kicks.
Tori is looking to counter punch.
Zackrisson throws the left hand but Tori avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Zackrisson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tori with a poor takedown
and Zackrisson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tori's knee momentarily.
Tori shoots for a takedown but Zackrisson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rap Tori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tori tests Zackrisson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zackrisson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tori. Zackrisson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tori misses with a double jab
and Zackrisson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tori's knee momentarily.
Tori will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zackrisson misses with a hook to the body
and Tori counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Zackrisson tenderised Tori's leg. Tori is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tori just misses with a punch to the body.
Tori looks to land a left hand but Zackrisson moved out of range nicely.
Zackrisson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Tori moves into the clinch.
Zackrisson blocking some punches. #T3##TD#
Tori jumps into guard, dragging Zackrisson to the mat.
Tori wants to sweep but no luck.
Tori trying to control the position. #SU2#
Zackrisson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tori closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zackrisson counters with a low kick, right behind Tori 's knee.
Zackrisson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tori was well out of range. Poor timing from Zackrisson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zackrisson.
Zackrisson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zackrisson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tori misses with a right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tori sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tori lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Zackrisson throws an overhand right that lands on Tori's shoulder, as Tori tries to avoid the shot.
Tori changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tori tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zackrisson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tori defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Zackrisson digs a good body shot into Tori's ribs.
Zackrisson cracks Tori with an open hand slap.
Tori slips under a jab.
Zackrisson tries to land a front kick but Tori steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Tori sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Tori.
Zackrisson connects with a right hand. Tori shakes it off.
Tori throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zackrisson's waist but Zackrisson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tori off to one side.
Tori connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tori misses with a hook. Zackrisson ducked under it nicely.
Zackrisson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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.
That's time! Tori's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zackrisson throws a hook but Tori avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Tori coming out on top.
Tori throws a good cross that connects.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Tori moved away.
Tori throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tori connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zackrisson misses with a right hand
and Tori counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zackrisson 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.
Tori avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Tori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zackrisson throws a front kick aimed at Tori's knee but Tori avoids it well.
Zackrisson throws a wild body kick that Tori sees coming a mile off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tori.
Tori slips under a jab from Zackrisson.
Tori tries to score with a low kick but Zackrisson moves his leg out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Zackrisson swings for the body but Tori moves out of range.
Zackrisson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tori lands a nice shot that snaps Zackrisson's head back.
Zackrisson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zackrisson slips a straight right by Tori.
Zackrisson throws a jab when Tori was well out of range.
Tori rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zackrisson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zackrisson tries to move into range but Tori moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Tori.
Zackrisson tests Tori's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zackrisson looks to land a right hand but Tori moved out of range.
Zackrisson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tori.
Zackrisson scores with a nice strike.
Zackrisson misses with an uppercut.
Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Tori.
Zackrisson staying out of range there.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Tori.
Zackrisson throws a right hand that Tori ducks under and follows up with a left that Tori also avoids with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tori.
Tori lunges at Zackrisson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zackrisson's hand.
Zackrisson works Tori's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Tori.
Zackrisson throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Tori counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tori makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tori postures up in Zackrisson's guard and throws a big left but Zackrisson blocks it.
Rap Tori overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zackrisson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Tori actively working from the bottom here.
Tori is looking for a sweep. Zackrisson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Tori gets back to full guard.
Tori is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tori controls Zackrisson momentarily but Zackrisson frees himself.
Tori has a closed guard, preventing Zackrisson from standing up.
Zackrisson passes into half guard.
Zackrisson prevents Tori from improving his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zackrisson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tori is pressing down on Zackrisson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tori is on top in guard. #REVR#
Zackrisson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tori is one step ahead there.
Tori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zackrisson is keeping the position for now.
Tori throwing strikes but missing.

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 Rap Tori.
I think Tori 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rap Tori!
Rap Tori 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: PSE 45
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Creepy 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 lands a jab to Creepy's midsection.
Creepy tries to clinch but Zackrisson moves away
and Zackrisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson blocks a leg kick.
Creepy throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Creepy clinches up with Zackrisson and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Zackrisson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Creepy 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Creepy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zackrisson lands a leg kick that knocks Creepy off balance momentarily.
Creepy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Creepy misses the target.
Zackrisson lands a head shot.
Creepy moves out of range as Zackrisson strikes.#T1#
Zackrisson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zackrisson connects with an inside leg kick.#KD#
Creepy lands a left and a right that sends Zackrisson crashing to the canvas! Creepy dives into mount looking to finish!#CUT#
It looks like Gabriel Zackrisson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zackrisson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Creepy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Zackrisson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zackrisson is refusing to be controlled, as Creepy sits in half guard.
Creepy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zackrisson is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Creepy lands a nice short elbow.
Creepy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zackrisson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Creepy trying to control but Zackrisson is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Zackrisson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Creepy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zackrisson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zackrisson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick which misses Creepy's front leg but catches the back leg as Creepy tries to avoid it.
Creepy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zackrisson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Creepy misses with a combination
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Zackrisson digs a good hook to Creepy's body.
Zackrisson connects with a looping right hand. #ROC2#
Creepy is rocked!
Creepy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Creepy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Creepy throws a body kick that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Creepy out cold! What a finish! Zackrisson is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriel Zackrisson!

Event: CEC 639
Date: Jan 25, 2019

#R1#
Pinto cracks the inside of Zackrisson's front leg.
Zackrisson cracks Pinto with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Pinto misses.
Pinto lands with a good body shot.
Zackrisson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Pinto's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pinto misses with a hook
and Zackrisson counters with a stiff right hand.
Pinto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pinto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pinto scores with a decent looking hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zackrisson.
Pinto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Zackrisson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Zackrisson misses.
Pinto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pinto backing away here, and Zackrisson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinto 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.
Zackrisson takes one on the button.
Pinto throws a poor cross that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Zackrisson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pinto doesn't seem phased though.
Pinto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zackrisson's head.
Zackrisson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pinto misses with an uppercut. Zackrisson saw that one coming.#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Zackrisson scores with a four punch combination!
Zackrisson staying out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Pinto blocks the leg kick.
Pinto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Pinto as he connects with a hook.
Zackrisson misses with a leg kick
and Pinto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot.
Pinto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arthur Pinto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinto throws a hook but Zackrisson blocks it.
Pinto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zackrisson.
Pinto misses with a lunging right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pinto throws a leg kick
and Zackrisson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinto throws a looping overhand right but Zackrisson ducks down to avoid it.
Pinto throws a leg kick but Zackrisson moved away.
Zackrisson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Pinto misses with a hook.
Zackrisson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pinto.
Pinto misses with a looping left.
Zackrisson thumps Pinto with a low kick.
Zackrisson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zackrisson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Zackrisson misses.
Pinto swinging wildly here.
Zackrisson misses the jab.
Pinto scores with a hook to the body. Zackrisson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pinto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zackrisson's head backwards.
A lazy left from Zackrisson finds it's target.
Pinto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zackrisson's sensitive parts.
Zackrisson lands the left hand.
Pinto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinto sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Pinto misses with a looping right.
Pinto defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Pinto takes a swing at Zackrisson's ribcage but misses.
Zackrisson misses with a straight right.
Pinto misses with a straight right.
Zackrisson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pinto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
Pinto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zackrisson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pinto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Pinto.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Pinto moves out of range.
Pinto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zackrisson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinto.
Pinto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pinto thumps Zackrisson with a low kick.
Pinto throws a lazy uppercut
and Zackrisson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Pinto does no damage.
Zackrisson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zackrisson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Pinto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zackrisson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zackrisson 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 Pinto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pinto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zackrisson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Pinto moves out of range.
Pinto lands a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Pinto.
Pinto missing with a left hand there. Zackrisson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zackrisson looks to land a left hand but Pinto moved out of range nicely.
Pinto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zackrisson.
A low kick from Zackrisson misses
and Zackrisson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zackrisson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zackrisson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zackrisson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinto misses with a body punch
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pinto ducks under a wild hook from Zackrisson.
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 Arthur Pinto will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Zackrisson lands with a shot to the body.
Pinto moves out of range as Zackrisson throws a body kick.
Zackrisson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zackrisson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinto.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pinto.
Nice shot lands for Pinto.
Zackrisson misses with an uppercut.
Pinto misses with a hook to the body
and Zackrisson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinto misses with a low kick.
Pinto misses with an uppercut.
Zackrisson throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zackrisson.
Arthur Pinto is winning the standup battle so far.
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinto.
Zackrisson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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!
Zackrisson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pinto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zackrisson takes a swing at Pinto's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Zackrisson just misses with a punch to the body.
Zackrisson takes a swing at Pinto's ribcage but misses.
Pinto slips under a jab.
Pinto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zackrisson ducks under a wild hook from Pinto.
Zackrisson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zackrisson thuds a left hand into Pinto's body.
A good leg kick by Pinto.
Zackrisson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zackrisson cracks Pinto with a good jab.
Pinto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pinto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pinto throws a leg kick but Zackrisson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinto moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Pinto misses the target.
Pinto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pinto staying out of range there.
Pinto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Pinto.
An inside leg kick lands from Pinto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinto throws a lazy uppercut
and Zackrisson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Pinto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zackrisson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That kick from Pinto tenderised Zackrisson's leg. Zackrisson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zackrisson stuns Pinto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pinto misses with a low kick as Zackrisson jumps back.
Pinto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Zackrisson.
Pinto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pinto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pinto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zackrisson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pinto with a jab.
Zackrisson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zackrisson tried to score with a low kick but Pinto checks it.
Zackrisson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pinto under the eye.
A slow jab from Pinto misses its intended target.
Zackrisson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
A slow jab from Zackrisson misses its intended target.
Zackrisson misses the jab.
Zackrisson checks a leg kick nicely.
Pinto looks to score with a jab to the body but Zackrisson is just out of range.
Zackrisson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pinto connects with a single shot there.
Good leg kick by Zackrisson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pinto lands a jab to the head.
Pinto throws a hook to the side of Zackrisson's head but Zackrisson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zackrisson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pinto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for Pinto.
Pinto wants to slow Zackrisson down by chopping away at his legs.
Zackrisson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pinto scores with a jab.
Pinto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zackrisson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pinto, right into the meat.
Pinto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinto cracks the inside of Zackrisson's front leg. #T4#
Zackrisson scores with a leg kick.
Pinto staying out of range there.
Pinto is looking to counter punch.
Pinto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pinto slips a jab from Zackrisson.
A big left from Pinto misses.
Zackrisson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zackrisson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pinto's head backwards.
Pinto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Zackrisson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zackrisson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pinto throws a poor cross that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot.
It looked like Pinto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zackrisson wants to land a leg kick but Pinto is out of range.
Pinto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinto misses with a straight right.
Zackrisson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zackrisson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinto.
Zackrisson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zackrisson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pinto throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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 Arthur Pinto 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Pinto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
A slow jab from Pinto misses its intended target.
Pinto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zackrisson in his tracks.
Pinto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pinto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pinto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pinto misses with a lunging right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Zackrisson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pinto misses with a hook. Zackrisson ducked under it nicely.
Zackrisson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinto misses with a hook
and Zackrisson counters with a stiff right hand.
Pinto scores with a leg kick.
Pinto moves out of range as Zackrisson strikes.
Pinto digs a good hook to Zackrisson's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinto connects with a solid leg kick.
Zackrisson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Pinto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zackrisson.
Pinto moves out of range of the body kick.
Pinto half committed to a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson slips a jab from Pinto.
A leg kick checked by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson walks into a left hand.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot.
Zackrisson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pinto misses with a looping left.
Pinto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Pinto.
Zackrisson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zackrisson loads up on a big right hand but Pinto slips the punch.
Zackrisson tests Pinto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pinto catches Zackrisson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big left from Zackrisson misses.
Gabriel Zackrisson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pinto 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.
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinto.
Zackrisson scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinto throws a big shot that misses.
Pinto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zackrisson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zackrisson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zackrisson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pinto looks to land a right hand but Zackrisson moved out of range.
Zackrisson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pinto.
Pinto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zackrisson moves out of range of the leg kick from Pinto.
Pinto throws a low kick, looking for Zackrisson's leg but Zackrisson calmly moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pinto. #T3#
Zackrisson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pinto. Pinto obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body kick there by Pinto.
Pinto scores with a leg kick.
Pinto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pinto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zackrisson.
Pinto misses with a low kick.
Zackrisson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zackrisson moves forwards but Pinto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Pinto.
Zackrisson misses the shot to the body.
Pinto misses with a leg kick
and Zackrisson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zackrisson, as that shot connected. #ROC2#
Pinto is rocked!
Zackrisson checks a low kick from Pinto.
Oh Pinto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That kick from Zackrisson tenderised Pinto's leg. Pinto is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Zackrisson moves away from the strike by Pinto.
Pinto seems to have got his legs back now.
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by Pinto.#T4#
Pinto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zackrisson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinto.
Pinto throws a jab but it's blocked by Zackrisson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zackrisson! But no joy.
Jab from Pinto.
Pinto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zackrisson moves away from the strike by Pinto.
A telegraphed right hand from Zackrisson misses the target.
Zackrisson moves out of range of the strikes.
Pinto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zackrisson. Pinto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinto is looking to counter punch.
Zackrisson throws a big shot that misses.
Pinto scores with the left hand. Zackrisson knows he should have avoided that one.
Zackrisson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pinto finds it's way round the side to connect with Zackrisson's head.
Pinto connects with a leg kick. Zackrisson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pinto lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zackrisson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arthur Pinto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zackrisson misses with a leg kick
enabling Pinto to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Pinto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pinto 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arthur Pinto!

Event: CEC 636
Date: Jan 04, 2019

#R1#
Tahere takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tahere blocks a leg kick.
Zackrisson moves forwards but Tahere connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tahere misses with a right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a left to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Tahere.
Tahere moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tahere darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tahere.
Tahere throws a low kick but Zackrisson moves out of range easily.
Zackrisson throwing a counter right hand but Tahere manages to avoid it.
Tahere is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zackrisson wants to slow Tahere down by chopping away at his legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zackrisson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A combination from Tahere does no damage.
Zackrisson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tahere has time to react.
Zackrisson misses with a kick to the body
and Tahere cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tahere throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Zackrisson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zackrisson. Tahere does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Zackrisson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tahere only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zackrisson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tahere is able to avoid easily.
Zackrisson blocks a head kick by Tahere.
Zackrisson throws a looping overhand right but Tahere ducks down to avoid it.
Zackrisson misses with an uppercut. Tahere saw that one coming.
Zackrisson connects with a crisp jab.
Tahere throws the left hand but Zackrisson avoids the punch easily.
Tahere pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zackrisson misses with a looping left.
Zackrisson scores with a jab to the head.
Tahere ducks under a wild hook from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson misses with a leg kick.
Dyllz Tahere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zackrisson misses with a looping left.
Tahere throws a shot from downtown. Zackrisson moves away and avoids it.
Tahere throws an overhand right that lands on Zackrisson's shoulder, as Zackrisson tries to avoid the shot.
Zackrisson misses with a looping left.
Zackrisson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tahere.
Zackrisson lands an overhand right.#T2#
Tahere looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tahere lands a head shot.
Tahere avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Tahere thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tahere moves out of range as Zackrisson strikes.
Zackrisson is looking to chop away at Tahere's legs.
Tahere swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zackrisson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tahere to score with a decent uppercut.
Tahere feints a jab promting Zackrisson to slip. Tahere then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zackrisson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zackrisson thuds his right hand into Tahere's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zackrisson.
Tahere throws a lazy right hand but Zackrisson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zackrisson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tahere throws a hook but Zackrisson avoids it easily.
Zackrisson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tahere looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zackrisson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Tahere was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tahere lands a glancing blow to the side of Zackrisson's head.
Tahere uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zackrisson.#T3#
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tahere.
Tahere missing with a left hand there. Zackrisson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tahere slips a straight right by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tahere stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tahere ducks under a wild hook from Zackrisson.
Tahere throws a big counter head kick but Zackrisson avoids it with no problem.
Zackrisson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tahere manages to avoid it.
Zackrisson blocks a low kick nicely.
Zackrisson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tahere connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zackrisson scrambles back to his feet.
Zackrisson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tahere.
Tahere takes one to the chin there.
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tahere.
Zackrisson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zackrisson misses with an uppercut. Tahere saw that one coming.
Tahere misses with a leg kick.
Zackrisson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tahere's hands.
Tahere listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tahere finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T4#
Tahere looks to throw the jab but Zackrisson is out of range.
Tahere throws a lazy body kick
letting Zackrisson counter with a right hand.
A big left from Zackrisson misses.
Zackrisson moves away from the strike by Tahere.
Zackrisson misses with a looping right.
Zackrisson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tahere.
Zackrisson scores with a decent looking hook.
Zackrisson lands with a hook. Tahere tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A good leg kick by Tahere.
Zackrisson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tahere throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zackrisson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Tahere finds it's way through Zackrisson's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tahere works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zackrisson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tahere was well out of range. Poor timing from Zackrisson.
Tahere moves out of range of the body kick from Zackrisson.
Tahere only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zackrisson throws a body kick that misses.
Zackrisson misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dyllz Tahere 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#
Zackrisson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zackrisson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tahere was well out of range. Poor timing from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson ducks under a wild hook from Tahere.
Tahere loads up on a big right hand but Zackrisson slips the punch.
Zackrisson takes one on the button.
Tahere slips under a jab from Zackrisson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tahere! But no joy.
Zackrisson takes a swing at Tahere's ribcage but misses.
Dyllz Tahere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tahere tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Zackrisson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tahere misses with an uppercut. Zackrisson saw that one coming.
Tahere throws a looping overhand right but Zackrisson ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Zackrisson misses its target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zackrisson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tahere throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tahere bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tahere connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zackrisson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tahere misses with a body kick.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Tahere moved away.
Zackrisson looks to land a left hand but Tahere moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Tahere walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zackrisson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zackrisson lands with a nice body kick.
Zackrisson looks to land a right hand but Tahere moved out of range.
Zackrisson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tahere can pounce on him.
Good standup being displayed there by Zackrisson as he connects with a hook.
Tahere staying out of range there.
Tahere has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zackrisson finds it's way round the side to connect with Tahere's head.
Tahere scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tahere scores with a leg kick.
Tahere steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson moves away from the strike by Tahere.
Both fighters circling a little - Zackrisson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zackrisson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tahere.
Zackrisson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tahere manages to avoid it.
Tahere chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zackrisson can pounce on him.
Tahere staying out of range there.
Zackrisson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zackrisson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Good shot there by Tahere.
Tahere misses with a hook.
Tahere missing with a left hand there. Zackrisson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tahere is just out of range.
Zackrisson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Tahere.
Zackrisson ducks right into an uppercut from Tahere.
Tahere misses with a looping right.
Tahere throws a low kick, looking for Zackrisson's leg but Zackrisson calmly moves out of range.
A combination from Zackrisson does no damage.
Zackrisson drops his hands momentarily and Tahere takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zackrisson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tahere throws a front kick aimed at Zackrisson's knee but Zackrisson avoids it well.
Zackrisson walks into a jab.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tahere.
Tahere appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Zackrisson misses its intended target.
Tahere lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tahere jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Tahere misses with a looping left.
Tahere looks to land a left hand but Zackrisson moved out of range nicely.
Tahere throws a lazy right hand but Zackrisson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tahere lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zackrisson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zackrisson throws out a powerful jab.
Tahere lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tahere swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. Tahere looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zackrisson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tahere.
Zackrisson cracks Tahere with a good jab.
Tahere throws out a loose jab but Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zackrisson tried to counter with a leg kick but Tahere avoided it.
Good shot there by Tahere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Tahere checks it.
Zackrisson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tahere. That one must have hurt.
Zackrisson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zackrisson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tahere lands a head shot.#T4#
Zackrisson blocks a leg kick.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Tahere blocks it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Zackrisson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tahere moves away from the strike by Zackrisson.
Tahere is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zackrisson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zackrisson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tahere on the side of the head.
Zackrisson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tahere buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tahere misses with a wild body shot.
Zackrisson is looking to counter punch.
Tahere slips a jab from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tahere.
Tahere slips a straight right by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tahere manages to avoid it.
Zackrisson throws out a loose jab but Tahere uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zackrisson with a nice cross.
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tahere.
Tahere lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Tahere. Those never looked like landing.
Zackrisson connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dyllz Tahere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Zackrisson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zackrisson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tahere throws a shot from downtown. Zackrisson moves away and avoids it.
Tahere clobbers Zackrisson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tahere misses with a hook.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick
and Tahere counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tahere blocks a low kick nicely.
A big right from Zackrisson misses.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot.
Tahere is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zackrisson throws a sloppy head kick and Tahere moves out of range easily.
Tahere slips under a jab.
Tahere flicks out a counter leg kick but Zackrisson steps away.
Tahere uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tahere keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tahere.
Tahere lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tahere throws a combination. Zackrisson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zackrisson swings for the body but Tahere moves out of range.
Tahere lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Zackrisson throws a leg kick which misses Tahere's front leg but catches the back leg as Tahere tries to avoid it.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Tahere blocks it.
Tahere's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zackrisson under the eye.
Tahere throws a leg kick but Zackrisson checks it.
Zackrisson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zackrisson scores with a kick to the body.
Tahere takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zackrisson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zackrisson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tahere sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tahere moves away.
Zackrisson throws a series of punches but Tahere avoids them all with ease.
Tahere throws a right and a left that Zackrisson avoids nicely.
Tahere connects with a solid leg kick.
Tahere throws a big shot that misses.
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tahere moves away.
Tahere throws a solid leg kick but Zackrisson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tahere.
Tahere blocks a low kick nicely.
Gabriel Zackrisson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zackrisson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tahere misses with an uppercut. Zackrisson saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Tahere does it's job there.
Tahere uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson backing away here, and Tahere unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zackrisson connects with the punch.
Zackrisson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tahere is just out of range.
Zackrisson throws a big shot that misses.
Zackrisson misses with a looping left.
Tahere pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tahere connects with the punch.
Zackrisson's corner calls for a 1-2. Zackrisson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zackrisson slips a jab from Tahere.
Tahere throws a chopping leg kick but Zackrisson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zackrisson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zackrisson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tahere.
Zackrisson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Tahere scores with a nice head shot.
Zackrisson misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Zackrisson.
Tahere needs to keep his hands up - Zackrisson had a free shot at his head there.
Tahere throws a big shot that misses.
Zackrisson lands a jab to the head. #ROC#
Tahere is rocked!
Zackrisson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tahere counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tahere works Zackrisson's body with a nice hook.
Tahere moves out of range as Zackrisson strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tahere, as that shot connected.
Zackrisson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tahere checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zackrisson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tahere counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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!
Jab by Tahere.
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tahere misses with a hook. Zackrisson ducked under it nicely.
Zackrisson loads up on a big right hand but Tahere slips the punch.
Zackrisson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Tahere sizes up Zackrisson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zackrisson scores with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Zackrisson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#KD#
Zackrisson lands a big right hand that sends Tahere crashing to the mat! Zackrisson stays standing though and waves Tahere back to his feet!
Tahere is still on wobbly legs! Can Zackrisson finish him?
Zackrisson misses with an uppercut.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Tahere checks it.
Tahere connects with a single shot there.
Tahere connects with a leg kick. Zackrisson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tahere throws a hook but Zackrisson blocks it.
Tahere leaves his chin hanging out and Zackrisson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Tahere crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriel Zackrisson!

Event: CEC 630
Date: Nov 28, 2018

#R1#
Zackrisson throws a jab when Tahere was well out of range.
Zackrisson blocks a leg kick.
Tahere has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zackrisson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tahere throws an overhand right that lands on Zackrisson's shoulder, as Zackrisson tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tahere.
Tahere throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tahere throws a leg kick but Zackrisson checks it.
Tahere throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zackrisson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zackrisson ducks under a wild hook from Tahere.
Tahere throws a shot from downtown. Zackrisson moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Zackrisson misses the target.
A big left from Tahere misses.
Tahere misses with a straight left.
Zackrisson throwing a counter right hand but Tahere manages to avoid it.
Zackrisson throws a jab when Tahere was well out of range.
Zackrisson throws out a leg kick but Tahere moves out of range and Zackrisson only half commits.
Dyllz Tahere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tahere is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Tahere's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tahere throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zackrisson.
Tahere throws the kick towards the body but Zackrisson avoids it.
Tahere throws a lazy right hand but Zackrisson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zackrisson. Tahere does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tahere misses with a head kick. #T1#
Tahere misses with a low kick.
Zackrisson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tahere's calf.
Tahere takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tahere misses with a left hand
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Zackrisson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zackrisson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tahere tries a head kick but it misses.
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tahere, right into the meat.
Zackrisson misses with a hook. Tahere ducked under it nicely.
Tahere throws a big shot that misses.
Tahere avoids a kick to the body.
Zackrisson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tahere scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Zackrisson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tahere throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tahere.
Tahere checks the leg kick.
Zackrisson scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Nice body punch from Zackrisson.
Tahere will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tahere throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tahere throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tahere scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A lazy left from Zackrisson finds it's target.
Zackrisson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tahere.
Tahere misses with a straight left.
Tahere throws an overhand right that lands on Zackrisson's shoulder, as Zackrisson tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Zackrisson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tahere lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Tahere sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tahere's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zackrisson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tahere scrambles back to his feet.
Tahere has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tahere there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Tahere finds it's way through Zackrisson's defenses.
Tahere tries to land a body kick
and Zackrisson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Tahere.
Tahere misses with a hook.
Zackrisson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Tahere dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Zackrisson misses the target.
Zackrisson missing with a left hand there. Tahere was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick.
Zackrisson blocks a leg kick.
Tahere throws a leg kick but Zackrisson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tahere uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zackrisson.
It seemed like Tahere was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tahere avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson dodges the punch combination from Tahere.
Zackrisson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tahere.
Tahere uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
Tahere connects with a leg kick. Zackrisson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zackrisson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zackrisson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tahere.
Tahere tries to bum rush Zackrisson with a series of wild strikes but Zackrisson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tahere misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zackrisson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tahere moves away.#T4#
Tahere fails to land with a series of punches.
Zackrisson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tahere slips a straight right by Zackrisson.
Tahere throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zackrisson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zackrisson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tahere.
Tahere scores with a head kick.
Tahere uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zackrisson.
Tahere slips under a jab from Zackrisson.
Tahere throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zackrisson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tahere doesn't seem bothered though.
Zackrisson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tahere bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zackrisson's head.
Tahere lands a glancing blow to the side of Zackrisson's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zackrisson lands a jab to the nose.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tahere.
Zackrisson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zackrisson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tahere manages to avoid it.
Tahere checks a leg kick.
Tahere feints a counter leg kick.
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 Gabriel Zackrisson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Zackrisson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tahere's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zackrisson under the eye.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tahere.
Tahere unleashes a big counter combination but Zackrisson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zackrisson swings for the body but Tahere moves out of range.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the side of Tahere's head but Tahere sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Tahere does no damage.
Tahere walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zackrisson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tahere fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zackrisson is out of range.
Zackrisson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Zackrisson misses its intended target.
Zackrisson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson connects with a looping right hand.
Zackrisson loads up on a big right hand but Tahere slips the punch.
A leg kick checked by Tahere.
Tahere throws a jab but it's blocked by Zackrisson.
Tahere scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Tahere misses the target. #T1#
Zackrisson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tahere.
Zackrisson misses with a looping right.
Zackrisson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zackrisson lands with a shot to the body.
Zackrisson tests Tahere's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tahere throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zackrisson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zackrisson throws a poor cross that misses
and Zackrisson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tahere stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zackrisson misses with an uppercut
and Tahere counters with a nice uppercut.
Tahere takes one to the chin there.
Zackrisson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Tahere misses.
Zackrisson clobbers Tahere with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zackrisson misses with a leg kick.
Tahere throws a leg kick but Zackrisson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tahere 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.#T2#
Tahere throws the kick towards the body but Zackrisson avoids it.
Tahere throws a sloppy head kick and Zackrisson moves out of range easily.
Zackrisson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zackrisson misses with a hook.
Zackrisson takes one on the button.
Zackrisson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tahere takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zackrisson scores with a head kick.
Zackrisson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tahere.
Tahere misses with a low kick as Zackrisson jumps back.
Tahere defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Tahere looks to land a left hand but Zackrisson moved out of range nicely.
Zackrisson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tahere throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tahere fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice jab there from Tahere.
Tahere scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Tahere tenderised Zackrisson's leg. Zackrisson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zackrisson throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Tahere uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tahere stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tahere uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
Tahere swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Tahere.
A big left from Tahere misses.
Zackrisson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tahere loads up on a big right hand but Zackrisson slips the punch.
Tahere attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zackrisson throws a big shot that misses.
Zackrisson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tahere is able to avoid easily.
Zackrisson moves out of range of the body kick.
Tahere connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zackrisson. Tahere does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zackrisson throws a lazy right hand but Tahere sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tahere throws an overhand right that lands on Zackrisson's shoulder, as Zackrisson tries to avoid the shot.
Tahere cracks the inside of Zackrisson's front leg.
Zackrisson blocks a jab.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the side of Tahere's head but Tahere sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Tahere pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zackrisson looks to land a body kick but Tahere moved away.
Tahere lands a jab.
Tahere connects with a right hand. Zackrisson shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tahere slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zackrisson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Zackrisson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tahere looks to land a left hand but Zackrisson moved out of range nicely.
Zackrisson looks to land a combination but Tahere avoids it well.
Tahere lands a head kick. Zackrisson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zackrisson misses the shot to the body.
Tahere is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zackrisson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dyllz Tahere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tahere tries to land a leg kick but Zackrisson saw it coming and moves away.
Tahere throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tahere dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zackrisson. That did some damage!
Zackrisson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick as Tahere jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dyllz Tahere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot lands for Tahere.
Zackrisson connects with a solid leg kick.
Tahere misses with a body kick.
Tahere throws a head kick that misses.
Tahere connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zackrisson. Tahere does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tahere swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zackrisson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tahere. Tahere obviously looking to wear him down.
Tahere takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tahere.
A little jabbing left from Tahere on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zackrisson looks to land a right hand but Tahere moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Zackrisson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tahere doesn't seem phased though.
Tahere's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tahere keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson lunges at Tahere with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tahere's hand.
The fighters circling - Zackrisson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tahere only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zackrisson slips under a jab.
Zackrisson throws a quick counter head kick but Tahere was just out of range.
Tahere connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tahere throws a push kick but Zackrisson slaps the foot to one side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tahere. #T1#
Tahere tries to move into range but Zackrisson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zackrisson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tahere.
Zackrisson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zackrisson misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Tahere was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zackrisson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the side of Tahere's head but Tahere sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zackrisson connects with a single shot there.
Tahere is looking to score with low kicks.
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tahere.
Tahere lands an overhand right.
Zackrisson throws a jab when Tahere was well out of range.
Zackrisson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zackrisson tries to score with a low kick but Tahere moves his leg out of the way.
Tahere looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tahere chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zackrisson can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zackrisson, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tahere 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 is looking to counter punch.#T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Zackrisson!
Zackrisson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zackrisson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tahere bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tahere swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tahere misses with a straight left.
A jab from Tahere does it's job there.
Tahere misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tahere avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Tahere fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zackrisson.
Tahere ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tahere with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zackrisson to score with a decent uppercut.
Tahere tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zackrisson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tahere. That did some damage!
Zackrisson thumps Tahere with a low kick.
Tahere scores with a jab.
Zackrisson throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Tahere lands a head kick!
Zackrisson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tahere checks it well.
Zackrisson throws a low kick but Tahere moves out of range easily.
Tahere throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zackrisson missing with a left hand there. Tahere was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tahere avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Tahere moves out of range.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tahere.
Tahere throws a jab when Zackrisson was well out of range.
Tahere tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zackrisson is able to avoid easily.
Tahere throws a looping overhand right but Zackrisson ducks down to avoid it.
Tahere throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zackrisson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zackrisson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zackrisson scores with a hook.
Tahere throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zackrisson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zackrisson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tahere. #T4#
A jab lands there for Tahere.
Tahere takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Tahere checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zackrisson. Tahere shrugs it off though.
Zackrisson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tahere. Tahere obviously looking to wear him down.
Tahere cracks Zackrisson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Tahere misses the target.
Tahere misses with a looping right.
Zackrisson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zackrisson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zackrisson takes a swing at Tahere's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zackrisson.
Tahere avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson is looking to slow Tahere down with leg kicks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tahere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zackrisson throws a chopping leg kick but Tahere manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Tahere on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Tahere blocks it.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Tahere sees it coming and checks it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Zackrisson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zackrisson 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 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: CEC 626
Date: Nov 07, 2018

#R1#
Zackrisson slips under a jab from Diehard.
Zackrisson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zackrisson looks to land a left hand but Diehard moved out of range nicely.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick as Diehard jumps back.
Zackrisson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crunch! Zackrisson slams his shin into Diehard's torso.
Zackrisson throws a poor cross that misses
and Diehard counters with a nice uppercut.
Zackrisson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body kick from Zackrisson.
Diehard throws a looping overhand right but Zackrisson ducks down to avoid it.
Zackrisson looks to throw the jab but Diehard is out of range.
Zackrisson throws a lazy right hand but Diehard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zackrisson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diehard.
Zackrisson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diehard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diehard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diehard misses with a straight left.
Diehard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zackrisson doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diehard misses with a straight left.
Zackrisson connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Diehard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diehard swings for the body but Zackrisson moves out of range.
As Diehard backs off Zackrisson throws a huge counter combo but Diehard manages to avoid it all.
Diehard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zackrisson.
Jab, jab by Diehard - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Zackrisson.
Diehard blocks a low kick nicely.
Zackrisson blocks a jab.
Zackrisson scores with a leg kick.
Zackrisson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Diehard blocks the leg kick.
Zackrisson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diehard.
Zackrisson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diehard can pounce on him.
Diehard throws an off balance right hand
and Diehard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diehard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Diehard blocks it.
Zackrisson throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Diehard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diehard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zackrisson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diehard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Decent striking displayed by Diehard there.
Diehard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diehard.
Diehard misses with a hook. Zackrisson ducked under it nicely.
Diehard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zackrisson with a hook.
A shot to the body from Diehard misses
and Zackrisson counters with a thumping low kick.
Zackrisson lands with a cross.
Diehard looks to land a right hand but Zackrisson moved out of range.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Diehard avoids it easily.
Zackrisson cracks Diehard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diehard lands with a cross.
Diehard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.#T3#
Diehard cracks Zackrisson with an open hand slap.
A low kick from Diehard misses
and Diehard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diehard lands with a good body shot.
Diehard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Diehard moves out of range as Zackrisson strikes.
Diehard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zackrisson ducks under a wild hook from Diehard.
Zackrisson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diehard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zackrisson moves away.
Zackrisson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zackrisson misses with a looping left.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diehard.
Diehard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diehard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fighters circling - Diehard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diehard misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diehard throws a hook but Zackrisson blocks it.
Diehard misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diehard.
Diehard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zackrisson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick from Zackrisson misses
and Diehard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diehard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zackrisson.
Zackrisson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diehard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zackrisson back to the cage. Diehard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zackrisson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diehard looks to score with a jab to the body but Zackrisson is just out of range.
Zackrisson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diehard. Diehard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zackrisson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zackrisson staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diehard misses with a low kick.
Zackrisson swings for the body but Diehard moves out of range.
Diehard throws a lazy right hand but Zackrisson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diehard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zackrisson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Diehard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Diehard misses with an uppercut.
Diehard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diehard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zackrisson.
Diehard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zackrisson at a distance.
Diehard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zackrisson can do to turn this around?
Diehard moves away from the strike by Zackrisson.
Diehard lands with a nice body punch.
Zackrisson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diehard's calf.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Diehard blocks it.
Zackrisson with a jab.
Zackrisson checks a low kick from Diehard.
Diehard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Zackrisson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zackrisson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diehard.
Diehard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diehard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zackrisson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diehard looks to score with a jab to the body but Zackrisson is just out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Zackrisson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Diehard has got the better of the exchanges.
Zackrisson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Diehard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diehard misses with a low kick as Zackrisson jumps back.
Diehard scores with a nice strike.
Diehard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diehard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zackrisson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zackrisson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diehard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zackrisson 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 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.
Diehard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zackrisson's head.
Zackrisson slips a straight right by Diehard.
Zackrisson connects with a right hand. Diehard shakes it off.
Diehard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zackrisson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zackrisson works Diehard's body with a nice hook.
Diehard throws a lazy uppercut
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Diehard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diehard.
Diehard tries a head kick but it misses.
Diehard misses with a looping left.
Zackrisson swings for the body but Diehard moves out of range.
Diehard scores with a punch to the head.
Diehard misses the jab.
Zackrisson tries a quick counter leg kick but Diehard is wise to it.
Zackrisson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diehard takes a swing at Zackrisson's ribcage but misses.
Diehard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zackrisson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diehard checks it well.
Zackrisson cracks Diehard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zackrisson lands a nice hook to Diehard's body. Diehard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diehard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diehard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
A swing and a miss from Zackrisson.#T3#
Zackrisson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diehard.
Diehard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bruce Diehard is winning the standup battle so far.
Diehard throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Zackrisson misses.
Diehard connects with a body shot that sends Zackrisson's belly button to the back.
Diehard throws a jab when Zackrisson was well out of range.
Zackrisson throws out a loose jab but Diehard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diehard misses with a looping left.
Zackrisson throws out a powerful jab.
Zackrisson lands an overhand right.
Diehard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson takes a swing at Diehard's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Diehard blocks the low kick.
Diehard throws a series of punches but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Zackrisson ducks right into an uppercut from Diehard. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diehard looks to land a left hand but Zackrisson moved out of range nicely.
Zackrisson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zackrisson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diehard misses with a leg kick.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Diehard avoids it easily.
Diehard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson digs a good hook to Diehard's body.
Diehard just misses with a punch to the body.
Zackrisson takes one to the side of the head.
Zackrisson with a jab.
Diehard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Diehard checks it.
Diehard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zackrisson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the side of Diehard's head but Diehard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diehard throws a hook but Zackrisson avoids it easily.
Zackrisson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diehard under the eye.
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 Bruce Diehard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diehard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diehard throws a push kick but Zackrisson slaps the foot to one side.
Zackrisson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diehard in his tracks.
Nice uppercut there from Zackrisson.
A jab from Diehard finds it's way through Zackrisson's defenses.
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diehard.
Sloppy strikes from Diehard. Those never looked like landing.
Diehard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zackrisson, right into the meat.
Zackrisson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diehard works Zackrisson's body with a nice hook.
Zackrisson is looking to land body kicks.
Zackrisson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diehard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zackrisson scrambles back to his feet.
Diehard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diehard throws a lazy right hand but Zackrisson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zackrisson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diehard.
Diehard avoids a kick to the body.
Diehard is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Zackrisson misses the target.
Diehard moves out of range of the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson misses with a body punch
and Diehard counters with a leg kick.
Diehard looks to score with a jab to the body but Zackrisson is just out of range.
Diehard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diehard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab from Zackrisson.
Diehard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zackrisson digs a good hook to Diehard's body.
Zackrisson misses the jab.
Zackrisson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Diehard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diehard connects with a jab.
Zackrisson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gabriel Zackrisson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diehard throws a wild body kick that Zackrisson sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Zackrisson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zackrisson slips a straight right by Diehard.
Diehard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zackrisson on the side of the head.
Zackrisson defending well as Diehard loads up on a big left hand.
Diehard throws a looping overhand right but Zackrisson ducks down to avoid it.
Diehard misses with a hook to the body
and Zackrisson counters with a nice leg kick.
Bruce Diehard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick.
Diehard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zackrisson connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Diehard.
Diehard lands a lovely overhand right.
Diehard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zackrisson.
A jab from Zackrisson finds it's way through Diehard's defenses.
Zackrisson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diehard misses with a lunging right hand
and Zackrisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Diehard is rocked!
Zackrisson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oh Diehard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Diehard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zackrisson throws the kick towards the body but Diehard avoids it.
Diehard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diehard seems to have got his legs back now.
Diehard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson wants to slow Diehard down by chopping away at his legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Diehard misses its target.
Diehard digs a good hook to Zackrisson's body.
An inside leg kick from Zackrisson misses.
Diehard throws a body punch but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Diehard digs a good body shot into Zackrisson's ribs.
Zackrisson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Diehard avoids it easily.
Diehard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zackrisson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diehard staying out of range there.
A low kick from Zackrisson is predictable there
letting Diehard counter with a right hand. #T4#
Diehard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diehard fails to land with a series of punches.
Zackrisson moves forwards but Diehard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diehard misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Zackrisson misses.
Diehard moves out of range of the body kick.
Zackrisson blocks a jab.
Zackrisson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Diehard throws a right hand that Zackrisson ducks under and follows up with a left that Zackrisson also avoids with ease.
Zackrisson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diehard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zackrisson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zackrisson scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Bruce Diehard has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zackrisson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diehard's head.
Diehard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zackrisson moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zackrisson.

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 Bruce Diehard.
Well Diehard 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Diehard!
Bruce Diehard 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: CEC 614
Date: Sep 12, 2018

#R1#
Diehard misses the jab.
Diehard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zackrisson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zackrisson is looking to counter punch.
Diehard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good leg kick by Diehard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've been informed that Diehard 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.
Zackrisson throws out a loose jab but Diehard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zackrisson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zackrisson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diehard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diehard misses the body punch
and Zackrisson counters with a nice leg kick.
Diehard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diehard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diehard looks to land a right hand but Zackrisson moved out of range.
Diehard jabs at Zackrisson's body.
Diehard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zackrisson was well out of range. Poor timing from Diehard.
Diehard checks a leg kick nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Diehard blocks the leg kick.
Zackrisson dodges the punch combination from Diehard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diehard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zackrisson lands with an uppercut that bounces Diehard off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Diehard with a hook.
A slow jab from Diehard misses its intended target.
Diehard scores with a sloppy right hand. Zackrisson should have avoided that one.
Bruce Diehard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diehard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zackrisson.
Diehard throws a hook to the side of Zackrisson's head but Zackrisson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zackrisson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zackrisson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zackrisson digs a good hook to Diehard's body.
Diehard connects with a solid leg kick.
Diehard 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.
Zackrisson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diehard dips to his left and cracks Zackrisson with an uppercut!
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!
Zackrisson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diehard at a distance.
Diehard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diehard throws the left hand but Zackrisson avoids the punch easily.
Zackrisson moves out of range as Diehard strikes.#T2#
Zackrisson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Diehard.
Diehard tries to work over Zackrisson's front leg with a kick but Zackrisson checks it.
A slow jab from Diehard misses its intended target.
Diehard throws a hook but Zackrisson blocks it.
Diehard connects with a single shot there.
Diehard throws a big shot that misses.
Diehard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zackrisson.
Diehard lands a body shot.
Zackrisson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diehard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zackrisson lands with a good body shot.
Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Diehard.
A big left from Diehard misses.
Diehard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zackrisson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Zackrisson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diehard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zackrisson scrambles back to his feet.
Zackrisson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diehard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zackrisson.
Diehard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Zackrisson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diehard moves out of range of the leg kick from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson thows a leg kick but Diehard checks it
and Zackrisson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zackrisson feints and then cracks Diehard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diehard down.
Diehard throws a hook but Zackrisson blocks it.
Diehard blocks a low kick nicely.
Good shot there by Zackrisson.
Diehard misses with a straight left.
Diehard with a jab.
Zackrisson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zackrisson throws out a loose jab but Diehard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zackrisson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diehard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zackrisson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zackrisson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diehard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diehard.
Diehard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zackrisson with a body shot.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick.#T4#
Zackrisson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diehard misses with a straight right.
Zackrisson lands a nice hook to Diehard's body. Diehard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zackrisson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diehard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Diehard misses.
Diehard connects with a jab.
Diehard missing with a left hand there. Zackrisson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zackrisson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Diehard misses with a looping right.
Zackrisson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diehard swings for the body but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Zackrisson misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diehard! But no joy.
A punch combination from Diehard misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zackrisson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diehard's head.
Diehard drops his hands momentarily and Zackrisson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diehard. Zackrisson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Zackrisson does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Diehard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Diehard misses with an uppercut.
Zackrisson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diehard.
Bruce Diehard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diehard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Zackrisson.
Diehard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diehard swings for the body but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Zackrisson is looking to slow Diehard down with leg kicks.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diehard.
Diehard takes a swing at Zackrisson's ribcage but misses.
Zackrisson throws a low kick but Diehard avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Diehard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diehard looks to land a left hand but Zackrisson moved out of range nicely.
Zackrisson avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diehard. Diehard obviously looking to wear him down.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Zackrisson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diehard. Zackrisson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diehard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Zackrisson.
A little feinted left hand from Zackrisson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Diehard throws a right hand that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a thumping low kick.
Diehard throws an overhand right that lands on Zackrisson's shoulder, as Zackrisson tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Zackrisson misses the target.
A low kick from Diehard is predictable there
and Zackrisson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diehard lands a glancing blow to the side of Zackrisson's head.
Diehard scores with a jab.
Zackrisson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diehard scores with a hook to the body. Zackrisson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch lands to the side of Diehard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diehard throws out a loose jab but Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diehard defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diehard! But no joy.
Zackrisson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zackrisson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diehard.
Zackrisson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diehard checks it well.
Diehard jabs at Zackrisson's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diehard tries to work over Zackrisson's front leg with a kick but Zackrisson checks it.
Zackrisson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diehards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
A solid body kick from Diehard.
Diehard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zackrisson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diehard throws out a loose jab but Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diehard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Diehard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zackrisson misses with a straight right.
Zackrisson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diehard is out of range.
Diehard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diehard scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Diehard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zackrisson doesn't seem phased though.
Zackrisson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diehard.
Zackrisson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diehard throws a big shot that misses.
Zackrisson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diehard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zackrisson misses with a straight left.
Zackrisson throws a front kick aimed at Diehard's knee but Diehard avoids it well.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot.
Zackrisson slips a jab from Diehard.
Zackrisson misses with a straight right. #T3#
Zackrisson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diehard misses with an uppercut. Zackrisson saw that one coming.
Zackrisson with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diehard. Zackrisson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zackrisson misses with a straight left.
Zackrisson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diehard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zackrisson.
Diehard throws a front kick aimed at Zackrisson's knee but Zackrisson avoids it well.
Zackrisson wants to land a leg kick but Diehard is out of range.
Diehard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diehard checks a low kick from Zackrisson.
The crowd cheers as Diehard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zackrisson doesn't seem phased though.
Diehard misses with an uppercut
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zackrisson. Diehard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diehard.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zackrisson.
A countering left hand to the body from Diehard misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diehard misses with the combination.
It looked like Zackrisson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Zackrisson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diehard looks to land a left hand but Zackrisson moved out of range nicely.
Diehard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zackrisson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diehard throws a series of punches but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Diehard staying out of range there.
Diehard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Diehard blocks the leg kick.
Zackrisson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diehard connects with the punch.
Diehard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diehard jabs Zackrisson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diehard connects with a nice looking jab.
Diehard cracks a nice hook into Zackrisson's ribs.
Diehard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zackrisson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zackrisson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Diehard 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diehard digs a good body shot into Zackrisson's ribs.
Diehard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zackrisson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zackrisson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Diehard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zackrisson thows a leg kick but Diehard checks it
and Diehard counters with a one-two to the body.
That kick from Zackrisson tenderised Diehard's leg. Diehard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diehard misses with a body shot.
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Diehard is just out of range.
Zackrisson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diehard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diehard misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Zackrisson misses the target.
Diehard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zackrisson.
The fighters circling - Zackrisson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zackrisson slips a straight right by Diehard.
Diehard blocks a leg kick.
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diehard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Zackrisson misses its intended target. #T1#
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Diehard is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Diehard misses.
Diehard checks a leg kick.
Diehard throws a one two combo.
Diehard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws a front kick aimed at Diehard's knee but Diehard avoids it well.
Diehard misses with a leg kick
and Zackrisson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zackrisson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diehard throws a body shot but no joy.
Diehard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zackrisson was well out of range. Poor timing from Diehard.
Diehard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zackrisson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diehard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
Diehard 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.
Zackrisson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diehard connects with the punch.
Gabriel Zackrisson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diehard.
Zackrisson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zackrisson misses with a wild body shot.
Zackrisson scores with a hook.
Zackrisson with a nice cross.
Zackrisson looks to land a left hand but Diehard moved out of range nicely.
Diehard misses with a double jab.
Bruce Diehard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diehard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diehard takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#
It looks like Bruce Diehard has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Zackrisson.
A little feinted left hand from Zackrisson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diehard misses with a straight left.
Zackrisson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zackrisson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Diehard - just one landing.
Diehard throws a hook to the side of Zackrisson's head but Zackrisson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zackrisson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diehard misses with a hook
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Diehard is rocked!#T3#
Zackrisson misses with a combination
letting Diehard counter with a right hand.
Zackrisson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zackrisson misses with a kick to the body.
Zackrisson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diehard scores with a sloppy right hand. Zackrisson should have avoided that one.
Diehard lands a head kick!
Diehard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zackrisson.
Diehard slips a straight right by Zackrisson.
A slow jab from Zackrisson misses its intended target.
Zackrisson ducks under a wild hook from Diehard.
Zackrisson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diehard moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Zackrisson. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Zackrisson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Diehard lands with a good body shot.
Diehard ducks under a wild hook from Zackrisson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zackrisson tries a head kick but it misses.
Diehard flicks out a counter leg kick but Zackrisson steps away.
Diehard avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Diehard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zackrisson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diehard misses with a hook.
Zackrisson misses with a looping right.
Diehard ducks under a wild hook from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson walks into a stiff left hand from Diehard.
Diehard misses with a body shot.
Diehard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zackrisson back to the cage. Diehard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Diehard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zackrisson on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diehard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zackrisson moves away.
Diehard lands with a straight right. Zackrisson didn't see that one coming.
Diehard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Diehard cracks Zackrisson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Diehard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diehard 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Diehard!
Bruce Diehard 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: CEC 608
Date: Aug 15, 2018

#R1#
Pinto lands with a hook. Zackrisson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zackrisson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zackrisson connects with a solid leg kick.
Pinto lands a jab to Zackrisson's midsection.
Pinto ducks right into an uppercut from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zackrisson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pinto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Zackrisson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zackrisson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zackrisson counters with a body kick.
Pinto throws a looping overhand right but Zackrisson ducks down to avoid it.
We've been told by Pinto's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zackrisson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zackrisson, right into the meat.
Zackrisson misses with a body kick.
Pinto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Pinto looks to score with a jab to the body but Zackrisson is just out of range.
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinto.
Zackrisson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zackrisson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws the left hand but Pinto avoids the punch easily.
Zackrisson misses with an uppercut. Pinto saw that one coming.
Zackrisson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pinto tries to close the distance and clinch but Zackrisson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zackrisson throws out a counter right but Pinto avoids it with no problem.
Zackrisson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zackrisson lands a jab to Pinto's midsection.
A lazy left from Zackrisson finds it's target.
Pinto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zackrisson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinto.
Zackrisson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pinto momentarily. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinto moves forwards but Zackrisson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick which misses Pinto's front leg but catches the back leg as Pinto tries to avoid it.
Pinto throws a body shot but no joy.
Zackrisson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zackrisson misses with a jab to the body
and Pinto counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Pinto clinches up with Zackrisson and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinto.
Pinto prevents a body shot from Zackrisson. #BC2#
Zackrisson manages to break the clinch.
Zackrisson lands with a straight right. Pinto didn't see that one coming.
Pinto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Zackrisson misses its intended target.
Pinto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Pinto scores with a hook to the body. Zackrisson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zackrisson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinto was well out of range. Poor timing from Zackrisson.
Pinto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pinto avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zackrisson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pinto moves in looking to clinch but Zackrisson pushes him off.
A nice side step and Zackrisson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zackrisson misses with a hook
and Pinto counters with a nice uppercut.
Pinto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zackrisson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zackrisson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pinto tries to clinch up.#T4#
Zackrisson missing with a left hand there. Pinto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zackrisson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pinto's sensitive parts.
Pinto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Pinto.
Zackrisson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zackrisson tries a low kick but Pinto avoids it.
Zackrisson 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.
Pinto needs to keep his hands up - Zackrisson had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Pinto.
Zackrisson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinto tries to clinch there but Zackrisson circles away.
Pinto blocks a jab.
Zackrisson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pinto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Zackrisson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pinto is out of range.
Pinto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pinto misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zackrisson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Zackrisson throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Pinto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pinto can't find room to land a body shot as Zackrisson controls the action.
Pinto blocks a body shot from Zackrisson.
Good body shot from Pinto.
Pinto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pinto has a couple of punches blocked by Zackrisson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zackrisson.#BC2#
Zackrisson breaks from the clinch.
Pinto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zackrisson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pinto. That did some damage!
Pinto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick
and Pinto counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Pinto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pinto. #BC2#
Zackrisson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pinto moves out of range as Zackrisson strikes.
Good leg kick by Zackrisson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pinto cracks Zackrisson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Pinto fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Zackrisson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Pinto.
Zackrisson avoids the head kick by Pinto.
Pinto ducks under a wild hook from Zackrisson.
A left lands for Zackrisson.
Zackrisson is looking to slow Pinto down with leg kicks.
Zackrisson throws a combination that misses
enabling Pinto to counter with a crisp jab.
Zackrisson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zackrisson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Pinto misses the target.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zackrisson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Pinto moves out of range.
Zackrisson tries to move into range but Pinto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pinto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zackrisson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Pinto tries to clinch up but Zackrisson circles away and keeps his distance.
Pinto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinto throws a head kick but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Pinto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pinto tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Zackrisson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zackrisson misses with a lunging right hand
and Pinto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pinto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Zackrisson misses.
Pinto throws a counter high kick but Zackrisson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Pinto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pinto doesn't seem bothered though.
Pinto thows a leg kick but Zackrisson checks it
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zackrisson swings widly with a right hand
and Pinto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
A shot to the body from Zackrisson misses
and Pinto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinto is just out of range.
Pinto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinto throws out the jab.
Pinto throws a body shot but no joy.
Zackrisson scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Pinto tenderised Zackrisson's leg. Zackrisson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zackrisson swats away the attempt to clinch by Pinto.
Pinto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zackrisson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinto.
Zackrisson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zackrisson scores with a leg kick.
Zackrisson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pinto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice body kick there by Zackrisson.#T4#
Pinto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zackrisson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pinto scrambles back to his feet.
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinto is just out of range.
Pinto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zackrisson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zackrisson thumps Pinto with a low kick.
Zackrisson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zackrisson lands with a right hand.
Zackrisson lands an overhand right.
Some bone on bone action there as Zackrisson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zackrisson misses with a looping right.
Zackrisson with a nice cross.
Zackrisson is looking to score with low kicks.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pinto counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zackrisson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pinto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pinto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zackrisson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pinto works over Zackrisson's head and body with a nice combination.
Zackrisson tries to work over Pinto's front leg with a kick but Pinto checks it.
Zackrisson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pinto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
Pinto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zackrisson lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zackrisson cracks Pinto with an open hand slap.
Zackrisson throws a low kick, looking for Pinto's leg but Pinto calmly moves out of range.
Pinto avoids a kick to the body.
Zackrisson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinto was well out of range. Poor timing from Zackrisson.
Pinto throwing a counter right hand but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
Zackrisson misses with a straight left.
A jab from Zackrisson does it's job there.#T1#
Pinto takes one to the side of the head.
Pinto throws a hook but Zackrisson blocks it.
Zackrisson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Zackrisson misses.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Pinto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zackrisson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pinto takes a step back to recover.
Pinto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zackrisson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zackrisson. Pinto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zackrisson. #CL#
Pinto clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pinto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pinto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pinto tries a body shot but Zackrisson blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zackrisson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinto. #T2#
Pinto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinto swings wildly with an uppercut but Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinto scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!#BC2#
Zackrisson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zackrisson moves out of range as Pinto strikes.
Zackrisson tries to bum rush Pinto with a series of wild strikes but Pinto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zackrisson looks to throw the jab but Pinto is out of range.
Pinto blocks the body kick.
Pinto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pinto avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson fakes the leg kick and cracks Pinto in the body.
Pinto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinto avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
A low kick from Zackrisson misses
and Pinto counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Pinto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arthur Pinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zackrisson motions for Pinto to come forward. Zackrisson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pinto checks a leg kick.
Zackrisson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pinto.
Pinto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pinto lands a jab to the head.
Pinto tries to clinch but Zackrisson is having none of it.
Zackrisson tests Pinto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Pinto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zackrisson 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.
Pinto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gabriel Zackrisson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Pinto lands with a nice body punch.
Zackrisson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zackrisson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zackrisson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pinto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zackrisson moves away.
Zackrisson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zackrisson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid body kick from Zackrisson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zackrisson.
Pinto throws a poor cross that misses
and Zackrisson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A good leg kick by Pinto.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Pinto avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Zackrisson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zackrisson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Zackrisson!

Event: CEC 604
Date: Jul 27, 2018

#R1#
Zackrisson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick.
Zackrisson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Small.
Small throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zackrisson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Small throws a shot from downtown. Zackrisson moves away and avoids it.
Small takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zackrisson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zackrisson lands a jab to the head.
Small shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zackrisson connects with a solid leg kick.
Small bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Small blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zackrisson.
Small has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A punch lands to the side of Zackrisson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Small takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zackrisson throws a jab when Small was well out of range.
Small wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zackrisson moves away.
Zackrisson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gabriel Zackrisson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Small lands a body shot.
Small lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Small connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zackrisson connects with an inside leg kick.
Small on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zackrisson throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot.
Zackrisson misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Small counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Small throws a big right hand that misses.
Small tries to free his leg and advance position but Zackrisson is retaining full guard.
Small working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zackrisson's head.
Zackrisson keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Small throws an elbow that misses. Zackrisson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Small's guard. Nice move by Zackrisson!#REVB#
Small keeping full guard, as Zackrisson tries to pass. #SUB#
Small throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zackrisson uses it to pass to side control.
Small manages to get back to half guard.
Small wants to improve his position but Zackrisson is controlling well.
Zackrisson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Small does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Small actively working from the bottom here.
Small preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Zackrisson stalling. #SUB#
Small looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Small has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Small looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Small is refusing to be controlled, as Zackrisson sits in half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Small has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zackrisson is working away from the top position though.#SU2#
Zackrisson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Small throws a body punch but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Zackrisson scores with a leg kick.
Small takes a swing at Zackrisson's ribcage but misses.
Zackrisson lands an overhand right.
Small throws a lazy right hand but Zackrisson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Small keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zackrisson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Small on the side of the head.
Zackrisson throws a big shot that misses.
Zackrisson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Small misses with a hook
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Small misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zackrisson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Zackrisson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Zackrisson misses.
Small misses with a looping left.
Small misses with a straight right.
Small takes a swing at Zackrisson's ribcage but misses.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zackrisson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Small lands a right hook to the body.
Zackrisson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Small.
Zackrisson ducks under a wild hook from Small.
Small with a poor takedown
and Zackrisson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Small takes a swing at Zackrisson's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zackrisson! But no joy.
Zackrisson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zackrisson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson moves out of range as Small strikes.
Small avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Small was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zackrisson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Zackrisson is just out of range.
Small defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Zackrisson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice jab there from Zackrisson.
Small swings for the body but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Small misses with a hook.
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Small misses with a lunging right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Small cracks Zackrisson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Small takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Small throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zackrisson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Small uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson walks into a jab.
Small comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Small tries to move into range but Zackrisson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Small misses the target.
Small connects with a body shot that sends Zackrisson's belly button to the back.
Zackrisson throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Small moves out of range of the body kick from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
A good leg kick by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Small misses with a right hand
and Small takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Small lands a nice hook to Zackrisson's body. Zackrisson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
Small lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zackrisson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Small at a distance.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Zackrisson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Small misses with a right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Zackrisson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick as Small jumps back.
Small moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Small misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Zackrisson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zackrisson. #T3#
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range.
Small half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zackrisson connects with an inside leg kick.
Zackrisson throws a good cross that connects.
Small misses with a hook.
Small is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Small takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zackrisson throws a looping overhand right but Small ducks down to avoid it.
Small was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zackrisson wants to land a leg kick but Small is out of range.
Zackrisson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Small counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zackrisson thinking.
Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Small lands with a straight right. Zackrisson didn't see that one coming.
Small shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zackrisson as he jumps to the side.
Zackrisson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Small momentarily.
Zackrisson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Small has time to react.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Small tries to bum rush Zackrisson with a series of wild strikes but Zackrisson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zackrisson.
Small misses with a body punch
letting Zackrisson counter with a right hand.
Small throws a body punch but Zackrisson moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Zackrisson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Small walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Small moves out of range of the leg kick from Zackrisson.
Small throws a hook to the side of Zackrisson's head but Zackrisson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zackrisson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zackrisson blocks a jab.
Zackrisson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Small moves away from the strike by Zackrisson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Small moves away from the strike by Zackrisson.
Small throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Small jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Small sees it coming and checks it nicely.
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.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Zackrisson tenderised Small's leg. Small is trying to keep his angry face on.
Small misses with a body shot.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Zackrisson scores with a nice right hand.
Zackrisson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Small throws a series of punches but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zackrisson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Small throws a lazy right hand but Zackrisson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zackrisson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Small's hands.
Zackrisson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Small looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Small checks the leg kick nicely there.
A cross from Zackrisson lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zackrisson throws a leg kick which misses Small's front leg but catches the back leg as Small tries to avoid it.
Zackrisson throws a chopping leg kick but Small manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick which misses Small's front leg but catches the back leg as Small tries to avoid it. #T1#
Zackrisson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Small momentarily.
Small defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Zackrisson misses with a straight left.
Small looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zackrisson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small.
Zackrisson scoring well with a low kick there.
Zackrisson looks for the body kick but Small saw that one coming.
Zackrisson is looking to chop away at Small's legs.
The fighters circling - Zackrisson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Small dives in for a single leg takedown but Zackrisson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A swing and a miss from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson misses with a hook. Small ducked under it nicely.
Small misses the shot to the body.
Small digs a good hook to Zackrisson's body.
Zackrisson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Small on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zackrisson lands a body shot.
Zackrisson connects with a looping right hand.
Small misses with a straight right.
Small chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zackrisson can pounce on him.
Small throws a looping overhand right but Zackrisson ducks down to avoid it.
Small scores with a hook to the body. Zackrisson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Small misses with a shot to the body
and Zackrisson counters with a low kick, right behind Small 's knee.
Small blocks a leg kick.
Small takes a swing at Zackrisson's ribcage but misses.
Dixie Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Small throws a jab but it's blocked by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Zackrisson ducks under a wild hook from Small.
Zackrisson jabs at Small's body.
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zackrisson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Small if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zackrisson feints and then cracks Small's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Small down.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Zackrisson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zackrisson clobbers Small with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zackrisson scores with a jab. Small acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Small has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zackrisson moves out of range as Small strikes.
Zackrisson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Small.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zackrisson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zackrisson connects with a crisp jab.
Zackrisson cracks the inside of Small's front leg.
Gabriel Zackrisson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Zackrisson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zackrisson.
Zackrisson dips to his left and cracks Small with an uppercut!
Zackrisson connects with a nice looking jab.
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zackrisson was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
Small throws a hook to the side of Zackrisson's head but Zackrisson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zackrisson lands with a right hand.
Small throws an off balance right hand
and Zackrisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Small misses with a hook to the body
and Zackrisson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zackrisson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Small.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Small misses with a wild body shot.
Zackrisson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zackrisson slips under a jab from Small.
Small misses the shot to the body.
Zackrisson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Zackrisson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zackrisson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Zackrisson!
Dixie Small was interviewed post fight and said 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.

Event: CEC 596
Date: Jun 20, 2018

#R1##CL#
Verbeek moves into the clinch.
Zackrisson misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Zackrisson.
A short right from Zackrisson on the inside.
Zackrisson misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Zackrisson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zackrisson.
Verbeek scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Zackrisson.
Nice body punch from Verbeek - that landed with a thud.
Verbeek struggles to land a body shot inside as Zackrisson controls his hands.
Verbeek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zackrisson or not.
Verbeek throws a punch but it's blocked by Zackrisson.
Verbeek looking for a takedown.
Zackrisson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Zackrisson breaks from the clinch.
Zackrisson connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zackrisson loads up on a big right hand but Verbeek slips the punch.
Verbeek throws a big counter combination but Zackrisson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Verbeek throws a lazy body kick
and Zackrisson counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Verbeek 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.
Verbeek throws a big shot that misses.
Zackrisson misses with a wild body shot.
Zackrisson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zackrisson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Verbeek misses with a right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Zackrisson lands a jab to Verbeek's midsection.
Zackrisson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Verbeek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zackrisson.
Verbeek has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zackrisson finds it's way round the side to connect with Verbeek's head.
Verbeek cracks Zackrisson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Verbeek has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verbeek fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zackrisson is out of range.
Verbeek misses with a hook. Zackrisson ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zackrisson. Verbeek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verbeek 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 throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zackrisson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Zackrisson misses with a series of wild punches.
Verbeek avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Verbeek throws a looping overhand right but Zackrisson ducks down to avoid it.
Zackrisson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Verbeek throws a leg kick
and Zackrisson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Verbeek thinking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Verbeek, right into the meat.
Verbeek throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zackrisson counters with a nice uppercut.
Verbeek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zackrisson swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Verbeek misses the target.
Verbeek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zackrisson moves away.
Zackrisson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zackrisson connects with a right hand. Verbeek shakes it off.
Zackrisson misses with a wild body shot.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick as Verbeek jumps back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zackrisson 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 Verbeek has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Verbeek and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Verbeek throws a jab but it's blocked by Zackrisson.
A low kick from Verbeek misses
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Verbeek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zackrisson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zackrisson just misses with a punch to the body.
Verbeek misses with a two punch combination.
Verbeek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zackrisson ducks under a wild hook from Verbeek.
Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Verbeek.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zackrisson.
Verbeek loads up on a big right hand but Zackrisson slips the punch.
Zackrisson throws out a counter right but Verbeek avoids it with no problem.
Verbeek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zackrisson defends well and Verbeek ends up having to push Zackrisson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Verbeek takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Verbeek misses with a takedown attempt
and Zackrisson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Verbeek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zackrisson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zackrisson throws a solid leg kick but Verbeek takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zackrisson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Verbeek.
Zackrisson throws a jab but it's blocked by Verbeek.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verbeek slips a straight right by Zackrisson.
Verbeek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Verbeek throws the left hand but Zackrisson avoids the punch easily.
Zackrisson stuffs the takedown attempt from Verbeek. Verbeek gets slowly back to his feet.
Zackrisson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good work by Verbeek as he checks the leg kick.
Verbeek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Verbeek.
Verbeek throws a front kick that sends Zackrisson stumbling back into the cage.
Verbeek throws a hook but Zackrisson avoids it easily.
Zackrisson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zackrisson connects with a crisp jab.
Verbeek uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zackrisson has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Zackrisson.
Verbeek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Verbeek tried to score with a low kick but Zackrisson checks it.#TD#
Verbeek looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zackrisson dominated that round.
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#
Zackrisson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zackrisson throws a wild body kick that Verbeek sees coming a mile off.
Zackrisson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Verbeek throwing a counter right hand but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
Zackrisson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zackrisson moves out of range of the body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zackrisson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Verbeek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zackrisson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Verbeek.
Verbeek looks to land a left hand but Zackrisson moved out of range nicely.
Zackrisson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zackrisson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Verbeek checks it well.
Verbeek misses with a kick to the body. #TD#
Verbeek dives in and scores a takedown into Zackrisson's guard.
Verbeek postures up in Zackrisson's guard and throws a big left but Zackrisson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verbeek throws a big right hand that misses.
Zackrisson being controlled here, momentarily. #ES2#
Zackrisson wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Verbeek throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Zackrisson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Verbeek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zackrisson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zackrisson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Verbeek checks it well.
Zackrisson is looking to slow Verbeek down with leg kicks.
Verbeek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zackrisson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Verbeek counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zackrisson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Verbeek at a distance. #TD#
Verbeek feints and as Zackrisson raises his hands in defense, Verbeek changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verbeek is looking to work some ground and pound but Zackrisson has wrist control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verbeek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Verbeek stopping the sweep attempt from Zackrisson.#T2#
Zackrisson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Verbeek is controlling him.
Zackrisson keeping moving, preventing Verbeek from controlling successfully.
Zackrisson wants to stand but Verbeek is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Verbeek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Verbeek - that will leave a mark! #T3#
Zackrisson tries to score with a low kick but Verbeek moves his leg out of the way.
Verbeek throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zackrisson avoids it.
Verbeek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zackrisson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zackrisson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zackrisson throws the kick towards the body but Verbeek avoids it.
Verbeek pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zackrisson is out of range and Verbeek settles back down.
Zackrisson flicks out a counter leg kick but Verbeek steps away.
Verbeek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zackrisson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Verbeek throws a jab but it's blocked by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson thows a leg kick but Verbeek checks it
and Verbeek counters with a nice uppercut.
Zackrisson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Verbeek.
Zackrisson misses with an uppercut.
Verbeek looks to land a body kick but Zackrisson moved away.
Zackrisson lands a leg kick that knocks Verbeek off balance momentarily.
Verbeek throws a shot from downtown. Zackrisson moves away and avoids it.
Good work by Zackrisson as he checks the leg kick.
Verbeek swings widly with a right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Verbeek's corner calls for a 1-2. Verbeek obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zackrisson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verbeek.
A big right from Zackrisson misses.
Zackrisson misses with a jab to the body
and Verbeek counters with a nice uppercut.
Verbeek is looking to score with low kicks.
Verbeek lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Verbeek ducks under a wild hook from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick which misses Verbeek's front leg but catches the back leg as Verbeek tries to avoid it.
Zackrisson tries to bum rush Verbeek with a series of wild strikes but Verbeek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Verbeek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Verbeek lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Verbeek lands a nice hook to Zackrisson's body. Zackrisson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zackrisson throws a lazy right hand but Verbeek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zackrisson moves out of range of the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Verbeek.
Verbeek appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Verbeek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Verbeek throws a nice outside leg kick.
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 Pat Verbeek will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Verbeek.
Zackrisson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Verbeek. Verbeek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Verbeek lands with a good body shot.
Verbeek 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.
Zackrisson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Verbeek throws a front kick aimed at Zackrisson's knee but Zackrisson avoids it well.
Verbeek moves into range and connects with a jab.
Verbeek lands a jab to the head.
Zackrisson moves out of range of the body kick.
Verbeek lands with a shot to the body.
Verbeek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Verbeek thows a body kick. Zackrisson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verbeek swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verbeek.
Verbeek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zackrisson.
Zackrisson moves out of range as Verbeek throws a body kick.
Zackrisson flicks out a counter leg kick but Verbeek steps away.#T1#
Verbeek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verbeek. Zackrisson does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Verbeek moves into range and clinches up with Zackrisson.
Verbeek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD#
Verbeek lands a takedown into guard.
Zackrisson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Verbeek is looking to get back to full guard here but Zackrisson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Verbeek tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2##SU2#
Zackrisson decides to stand back up. Zackrisson steps back and let's Verbeek get back to his feet.
Verbeek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zackrisson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Verbeek.
Good leg kick by Zackrisson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
Zackrisson lands a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Zackrisson.
Jab by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands a two punch combo.
Verbeek lands with a shot to the body.
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verbeek.
Verbeek lands with a straight right. Zackrisson didn't see that one coming.
Zackrisson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Verbeek.#T3#
Verbeek scores with a hook to the body. Zackrisson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zackrisson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Verbeek can pounce on him.
Verbeek misses with a jab to the body
and Zackrisson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zackrisson lands a body shot.
Verbeek has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zackrisson feints and then cracks Verbeek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Verbeek down.
Zackrisson with a hook.
Zackrisson moves out of range of the body kick from Verbeek.
Verbeek throws a head kick that misses.
Zackrisson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Verbeek looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zackrisson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Verbeek chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zackrisson can pounce on him.
Verbeek takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zackrisson tries a head kick but it misses.
Zackrisson misses with a looping left.
Zackrisson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Zackrisson thows a leg kick but Verbeek checks it
and Verbeek counters with a thumping low kick.
Verbeek lands with a slapping head kick.
Zackrisson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verbeek manages to avoid it.
Zackrisson throws a body shot but no joy.
Verbeek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the body from Verbeek misses
and Zackrisson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zackrisson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Verbeek is able to avoid easily.
Gabriel Zackrisson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Verbeek closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zackrisson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zackrisson takes one to the chin there.
An inside leg kick from Zackrisson misses.
Zackrisson lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zackrisson blocks a jab.
Zackrisson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Verbeek with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Zackrisson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Zackrisson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zackrisson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Zackrisson!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 178
Date: May 11, 2018

#R1#
Tiernan closes the distance but Zackrisson moves to the side
and Zackrisson counters with a head kick.
Tiernan slips a jab from Zackrisson.
Crunch! Tiernan slams his shin into Zackrisson's torso.
Zackrisson misses with a hook.
Tiernan misses with a body shot.
Zackrisson ducks right into an uppercut from Tiernan.
Tiernan scores with a sloppy right hand. Zackrisson should have avoided that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zackrisson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tiernan.
Tiernan 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.
Tiernan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zackrisson is looking to chop away at Tiernan's legs.
Zackrisson lands a glancing blow to the side of Tiernan's head.
Tiernan loads up on a big right hand but Zackrisson slips the punch.
It appears Zackrisson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tiernan throws a leg kick
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Zackrisson feints and then cracks Tiernan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tiernan down.
Zackrisson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Tiernan checks a low kick from Zackrisson.
Tiernan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiernan.
Zackrisson lands a glancing blow to the side of Tiernan's head.
Tiernan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zackrisson.
Tiernan throws a counter combo.
Zackrisson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tiernan feints a counter leg kick.
Tiernan throws a jab but it's blocked by Zackrisson.
Tiernan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tiernan looks to score with a jab to the body but Zackrisson is just out of range.
Zackrisson throws a shot from downtown. Tiernan moves away and avoids it.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zackrisson scores with a decent looking hook.
Tiernan lands a lovely overhand right.
Zackrisson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zackrisson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiernan connects with an inside leg kick.
Zackrisson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Zackrisson stuffs the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Tiernan.
Tiernan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zackrisson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gabriel Zackrisson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zackrisson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tiernan checks it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tiernan, right into the meat. #CL2#
Zackrisson tries to keep at a distance but Tiernan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zackrisson misses with a punch to the body.
Zackrisson wants to break free but Tiernan has control.
Tiernan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Tiernan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Zackrisson. #BC#
Zackrisson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiernan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Zackrisson misses the target.
Zackrisson lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Tiernan lands an overhand right.
Tiernan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the side of Tiernan's head but Tiernan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zackrisson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tiernan can pounce on him.
Tiernan misses with a straight right.
Zackrisson with a hook.
Tiernan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zackrisson on the side of the head.
Zackrisson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tiernan misses with a straight right.
Zackrisson throws the left hand but Tiernan avoids the punch easily.
Zackrisson swings for the body but Tiernan moves out of range.
Tiernan missing with a left hand there. Zackrisson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Tiernan backs away, Zackrisson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tiernan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zackrisson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiernan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Zackrisson swings for the body but Tiernan moves out of range.
Zackrisson thuds a left hand into Tiernan's body.
Zackrisson lands a nice shot that snaps Tiernan's head back.
Tiernan slips under a jab from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson blocks a jab.
Tiernan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
Tiernan missing with a left hand there. Zackrisson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tiernan staying out of range there.
Zackrisson connects with a solid leg kick.
Tiernan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zackrisson looks to land a left hand but Tiernan moved out of range nicely.
Tiernan scores with a jab. Zackrisson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zackrisson staying out of range there.
Zackrisson leaves Tiernan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. Tiernan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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 Gabriel Zackrisson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A clash of legs there as Zackrisson blocks the low kick.
Zackrisson throws a poor cross that misses
and Tiernan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tiernan misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tiernan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tiernan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tiernan misses with a looping left.
Tiernan misses with a straight right.
Zackrisson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tiernan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands a glancing blow to the side of Tiernan's head.
Tiernan misses with a hook.
Tiernan thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tiernan just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Zackrisson. Beautiful body shot.
Zackrisson misses the shot to the body.
Tiernan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gabriel Zackrisson is winning the standup battle so far.
A right-left combo lands from Tiernan. #T1#
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiernan moves away.
Zackrisson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zackrisson connects with a single shot there.
Tiernan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zackrisson counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tiernan. That's going to slow Zackrisson down.
Zackrisson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tiernan. That did some damage!
We've been informed that Tiernan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zackrisson misses with a right hand
and Tiernan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zackrisson lands with an overhand left.
Tiernan blocks a jab.
Tiernan throws a chopping leg kick but Zackrisson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Zackrisson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tiernan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zackrisson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiernan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zackrisson loads up on a big right hand but Tiernan slips the punch.
Zackrisson lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Tiernan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tiernan tries to work over Zackrisson's front leg with a kick but Zackrisson checks it.
Zackrisson lands a slapping body shot.
That kick from Zackrisson tenderised Tiernan's leg. Tiernan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zackrisson throws a big shot that misses.
Zackrisson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tiernan counters with a right hand to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zackrisson.
Tiernan throws an overhand right that lands on Zackrisson's shoulder, as Zackrisson tries to avoid the shot.
Zackrisson connects with an inside leg kick.
Tiernan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zackrisson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tiernan.
Zackrisson connects with a body shot.
Zackrisson lands a lovely overhand right.
Tiernan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiernan thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Tiernan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick from Zackrisson misses.
Zackrisson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tiernan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tiernan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tiernan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tiernan throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiernan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiernan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tiernan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tiernan at a distance.
Zackrisson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tiernan. That did some damage!
Zackrisson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tiernan ducks right into an uppercut from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Tiernan blocks it.
Tiernan 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 looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Tiernan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zackrisson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiernan.
Zackrisson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tiernan is out of range.
Zackrisson keeps Tiernan at a distance using the push kick.
Tiernan defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Zackrisson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiernan.
Tiernan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zackrisson lands a nice hook to Tiernan's body. Tiernan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tiernan with a hook.
Zackrisson misses with a hook.
Zackrisson tests Tiernan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiernan throws a leg kick
and Tiernan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Zackrisson misses the target.
Zackrisson ducks under a wild hook from Tiernan.
Zackrisson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiernan can do to turn this around?
Tiernan checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zackrisson 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Zackrisson misses with a hook.
Tiernan throws a lazy right hand but Zackrisson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick.
Jab by Tiernan.
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiernan.
Tiernan throws a looping overhand right but Zackrisson ducks down to avoid it.
Zackrisson is looking to counter punch.
Zackrisson lands a jab.
Zackrisson throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Tiernan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zackrisson to the ground. Tiernan is now in Zackrisson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson is looking to stand up but Tiernan isn't so interested in that idea.
Zackrisson wants to sweep here but Tiernan controlling him for the moment.
Zackrisson keeping moving, preventing Tiernan from controlling successfully. #T1#
Tiernan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Tiernan gets to his feet. Zackrisson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tiernan slips a straight right by Zackrisson.
A head kick by Tiernan misses
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tiernan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tiernan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a thumping low kick.
Tiernan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Tiernan misses with an uppercut. Zackrisson saw that one coming.
Zackrisson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tiernan just misses with a punch to the body.
Zackrisson punishes Tiernan's body with a nice straight punch.
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zackrisson connects with a nice looking jab.
Tiernan takes one to the chin there.
Tiernan tries to clinch but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Tiernan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zackrisson throws a nice head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Conor Tiernan has been cut.
Zackrisson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#
Tiernan is rocked!
Tiernan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Tiernan is still on wobbly legs! Can Zackrisson finish him?
Tiernan throws a hook to the side of Zackrisson's head but Zackrisson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiernan seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Zackrisson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tiernan tries to bum rush Zackrisson with a series of wild strikes but Zackrisson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zackrisson scores with a nice right hand.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Tiernan blocks it.
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Conor Tiernan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zackrisson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick which misses Tiernan's front leg but catches the back leg as Tiernan tries to avoid it.
Tiernan throws a hook to the side of Zackrisson's head but Zackrisson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiernan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zackrisson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tiernan lands a leg kick that knocks Zackrisson off balance momentarily.
Tiernan blocks a head kick by Zackrisson.
Tiernan throws out a counter right but Zackrisson avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Tiernan.
Zackrisson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zackrisson misses the shot to the body.
Gabriel Zackrisson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Tiernan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zackrisson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zackrisson takes a swing at Tiernan's ribcage but misses.
Tiernan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zackrisson lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zackrisson connects with a nice looking jab.
Tiernan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zackrisson lands with a shot to the body.
Tiernan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tiernan misses with an uppercut
and Zackrisson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiernan throws a shot from downtown. Zackrisson moves away and avoids it.
Tiernan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson slips a jab from Tiernan.
Tiernan throws a right hand that misses
and Zackrisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zackrisson scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Zackrisson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zackrisson, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Zackrisson!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 174
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Zackrisson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nevsky on the side of the head.
Nevsky throws a head kick that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nevsky doesn't manage to clinch there - Zackrisson circles away.
Zackrisson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nevsky tried to score with a low kick but Zackrisson checks it.
Nevsky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zackrisson's calf.
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nevsky.
Zackrisson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nevsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zackrisson scores with a hook to the body. Nevsky takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zackrisson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zackrisson throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Nevsky misses the target.
Zackrisson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nevsky checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nevsky cracks Zackrisson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zackrisson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nevsky.
Nevsky misses with a straight right.
Nevsky moves away from the strike by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson misses the jab.
Nevsky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nevsky throws the left hand but Zackrisson avoids the punch easily.#T1##CL#
Nevsky has managed to clinch.
Nevsky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zackrisson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zackrisson working hard to break the clinch.
Nevsky scores with a shoulder strike.
Nevsky working aggressively here. #BC2#
Zackrisson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zackrisson.
Nevsky scores with a jab.
Nevsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nevsky thumps Zackrisson with a low kick.
Zackrisson just misses with a punch to the body.
Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Nevsky.
Nevsky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zackrisson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Zackrisson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nevsky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws a big shot that misses.
Nevsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zackrisson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nevsky.
Good leg kick by Zackrisson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zackrisson staying out of range there.
Zackrisson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zackrisson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zackrisson misses the jab.
Nevsky is looking to clinch but Zackrisson is avoiding it.
Nevsky buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Nevsky sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nevsky ducks under a wild hook from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson connects with a solid leg kick.
Nevsky misses with a few strikes there.
Nevsky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zackrisson can pounce on him.
Nevsky takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch lands to the side of Zackrisson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zackrisson misses with a hook
and Nevsky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nevsky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nevsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nevsky keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Zackrisson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nevsky moves away from the strike by Zackrisson.
Nevsky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zackrisson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zackrisson throws a low kick, looking for Nevsky's leg but Nevsky calmly moves out of range.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Nevsky moves out of range.
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nevsky moves away.
Zackrisson misses with a lunging right hand
and Nevsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nevsky misses with a low kick.
Zackrisson throws a shot to the body.
Nevsky tries to clinch there but Zackrisson circles away.
Zackrisson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nevsky 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.
Nevsky falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Zackrisson counter with a right hand.
Zackrisson drops his hands momentarily and Nevsky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zackrisson digs a good body shot into Nevsky's ribs.
Zackrisson tries a low kick but Nevsky avoids it.
Zackrisson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nevsky avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Nevsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zackrisson throws a low kick but Nevsky moves out of range easily.
Nevsky throws a low kick, looking for Zackrisson's leg but Zackrisson calmly moves out of range.
Nevsky looks to land a combination but Zackrisson avoids it well.
Zackrisson throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nevsky throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nevsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nevsky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nevsky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson avoiding damage as Nevsky throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nevsky.
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 Alexander Nevsky will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nevsky throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zackrisson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nevsky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zackrisson. Zackrisson obviously looking to wear him down.
Nevsky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zackrisson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nevsky, right into the meat.
Nevsky wants to clinch.
Zackrisson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nevsky.
Zackrisson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nevsky's head backwards.
Nevsky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nevsky misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Zackrisson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nevsky is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nevsky checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevsky with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zackrisson to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Zackrisson misses the target.
Nevsky slips under a jab from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands a jab to the nose.
Zackrisson misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Nevsky checks a leg kick.
Zackrisson misses with a looping left.
Zackrisson lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Nevsky misses.
Zackrisson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zackrisson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nevsky on the side of the head.
Nevsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zackrisson.
Zackrisson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nevsky throws a lazy uppercut
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Zackrisson misses its intended target.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Nevsky blocks it.
Zackrisson moves out of range of the leg kick from Nevsky.
Nevsky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zackrisson takes a swing at Nevsky's ribcage but misses.
Nevsky throws a poor cross that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nevsky is looking to clinch but Zackrisson is avoiding it. #T2#
Nevsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
Nevsky is looking to clinch but Zackrisson is avoiding it.
Nevsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zackrisson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zackrisson slips a jab and a cross from Nevsky.
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nevsky.
Nevsky throws a poor cross that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nevsky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Nevsky moved away.
Nevsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zackrisson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zackrisson jabs Nevsky right on the nose. Nevsky blinks but takes it well.
Zackrisson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zackrisson misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zackrisson, right into the meat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nevsky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zackrisson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3##CL#
Nevsky moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Zackrisson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zackrisson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zackrisson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nevsky scores with a sloppy right hand. Zackrisson should have avoided that one.
Zackrisson throws a head kick that misses
enabling Nevsky to counter with a crisp jab.
Zackrisson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nevsky slips a jab from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson looks for the body kick but Nevsky saw that one coming.
Zackrisson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zackrisson thuds a left hand into Nevsky's body.
Zackrisson throws a looping overhand right but Nevsky ducks down to avoid it.
Nevsky wants to clinch.#T4#
Nevsky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zackrisson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nevsky lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zackrisson 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 Nevsky has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nevsky and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nevsky throwing a counter right hand but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
Nevsky throws a leg kick
and Zackrisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nevsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Nevsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zackrisson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zackrisson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nevsky.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zackrisson! But no joy.
A big right from Zackrisson misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Nevsky. That snapped Zackrisson's head back.
A bone on bone clash there as Nevsky blocks the leg kick.
Zackrisson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nevsky. Nevsky circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zackrisson misses with a body punch
and Nevsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zackrisson dips to his left and cracks Nevsky with an uppercut!
Zackrisson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nevsky is looking to clinch but Zackrisson is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zackrisson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nevsky with a hook.
Nevsky throws a big shot that misses.
Nevsky looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A low kick from Zackrisson misses
and Nevsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nevsky throws a hook but Zackrisson blocks it.
Nevsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zackrisson.
A big right from Zackrisson misses.
Zackrisson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nevsky.
Nevsky wants to clinch up but Zackrisson keeps it at a distance.
Zackrisson misses with a left hand
and Nevsky counters with a leg kick.
Zackrisson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Nevsky takes the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Zackrisson.
Nevsky connects with a knee to the head. #ROC#
Zackrisson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Gabriel Zackrisson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zackrisson prevents a body shot from Nevsky.
Zackrisson is still on wobbly legs! Can Nevsky finish him?
Zackrisson takes a shot to the head.
Zackrisson landing knees to the body.
Zackrisson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nevsky's elbow. #T1#
Nevsky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zackrisson blocks it with crossed arms.
Zackrisson seems to have recovered his senses.
Zackrisson blocking some punches.
Zackrisson blocks an uppercut.
Zackrisson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nevsky backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Nevsky.
Zackrisson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nevsky lands a shoulder strike.
Zackrisson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nevsky.
Zackrisson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nevsky presses Zackrisson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zackrisson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nevsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nevsky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zackrisson lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nevsky tries to land knees in the clinch but Zackrisson avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Nevsky scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Zackrisson manages to break the clinch.
Nevsky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zackrisson lands a body shot.
Zackrisson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Nevsky.
Zackrisson connects with an inside leg kick.
Zackrisson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body punch from Zackrisson.
Nevsky moves to clinch but Zackrisson breaks away
and Zackrisson counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice defenses there by Zackrisson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zackrisson! But no joy.
Zackrisson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nevsky doesn't seem bothered though.
Nevsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zackrisson moves away.
Zackrisson throws out a counter right but Nevsky avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Zackrisson connects with an inside leg kick.
Nevsky misses with a looping right.
Nevsky misses with a straight right.
Nevsky checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nevsky misses with a body punch
and Nevsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zackrisson throws a nice looking combination but Nevsky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zackrisson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Zackrisson misses.
Zackrisson scores with a jab to the head.
Nevsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zackrisson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nevsky throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zackrisson counters with a stiff right hand.
Zackrisson misses with a left hand
and Nevsky counters with a stiff right hand.
Nevsky attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zackrisson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nevsky.
Nevsky fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zackrisson! But no joy.#T4#
Nevsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nevsky throwing a counter right hand but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zackrisson scoring well with a low kick there.
Nevsky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zackrisson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Zackrisson misses
and Nevsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zackrisson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nevsky keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good work by Zackrisson as he checks the leg kick.
Zackrisson lands with a good body shot.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick
and Nevsky counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Nevsky.
Zackrisson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd cheers as Zackrisson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nevsky doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zackrisson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nevsky. Nevsky circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nevsky throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zackrisson on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gabriel Zackrisson.
I think Zackrisson 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Zackrisson!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 170
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Pound checks a low kick from Zackrisson.
A counter left hand to the body from Pound misses its target.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick that misses.
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pound.
Zackrisson misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Pound misses its target.
Pound defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Pound is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zackrisson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zackrisson thuds his right hand into Pound's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pound ducks under a wild hook from Zackrisson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson lands a head shot.
Zackrisson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pound is out of range and Zackrisson settles back down.
A quick step to the side and Pound tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Zackrisson.
Pound swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Pound avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Pound swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zackrisson looks to throw the jab but Pound is out of range.
Pound checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zackrisson throws a head kick but Pound moves out of range.
Zackrisson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pound tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pound is looking to wear down Zackrisson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zackrisson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pound uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zackrisson.
A quick step to the side and Pound tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zackrisson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pound's sensitive parts.
Zackrisson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zackrisson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Zackrisson throws a low kick, looking for Pound's leg but Pound calmly moves out of range.
Pound checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zackrisson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pound was well out of range. Poor timing from Zackrisson.
Pound swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zackrisson throws a lazy uppercut
and Pound counters with a left to the body.
Zackrisson misses with a body punch
and Pound counters with a right hand to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Pound checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pound half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pound walks into a stiff left hand from Zackrisson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zackrisson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zackrisson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Pound.
Pound appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Pound sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Zackrisson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Pound was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zackrisson.
Pound blocks a head kick by Zackrisson.
Pound swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zackrisson tried to score with a low kick but Pound checks it.
Zackrisson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pound was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zackrisson throws the left hand but Pound avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Pound tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pound walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pound moves out of range of the leg kick from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws an off balance right hand
and Pound counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pound uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws an overhand right that lands on Pound's shoulder, as Pound tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
A head kick misses from Zackrisson.
Pound was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zackrisson looks to land a right hand but Pound moved out of range.
Pound appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zackrisson misses with a wild body shot.
Zackrisson lands with a nice body punch.
Zackrisson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pound.
Zackrisson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pound looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Pound avoids it easily.
Pound staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Pound misses its target.
Zackrisson scores with a slapping 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!
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zackrisson cracks Pound with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zackrisson 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.
#R2#
Zackrisson looks to land a right hand but Pound moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Pound misses its target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pound might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zackrisson tries to land a leg kick but Pound saw it coming and moves away.
Zackrisson tries a head kick but it misses.
Zackrisson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pound's head.
Zackrisson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pound was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pound is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zackrisson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zackrisson scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pound keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Pound tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pound is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zackrisson misses with an uppercut
and Pound makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Pound keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Pound.
Pound swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pound swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zackrisson tried to score with a low kick but Pound checks it.
Zackrisson looks to land a combination but Pound avoids it well.
Zackrisson throws the kick towards the body but Pound avoids it.
Zackrisson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick which misses Pound's front leg but catches the back leg as Pound tries to avoid it.
Zackrisson connects with a looping right hand.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot. #T2#
Zackrisson misses with a leg kick
and Pound counters with a nice body shot.
Pound takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zackrisson misses with a wild body shot.
Zackrisson looks to throw a body kick
and Pound counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zackrisson thows a leg kick but Pound checks it
and Pound counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zackrisson lands a nice shot to the body.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick.
Pound was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws a wild body kick that Pound sees coming a mile off.
A counter left hand to the body from Pound misses its target.
Zackrisson misses with a lunging right hand
and Pound counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zackrisson thinking.
Pound defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Pound was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Zackrisson throws a lazy right hand but Pound sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pound on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pound is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A shot to the liver by Zackrisson. Beautiful body shot.
Pound moves out of range as Zackrisson throws a body kick.
Zackrisson throws a shot from downtown. Pound moves away and avoids it.
Pound bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zackrisson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pound counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zackrisson thinking.
Zackrisson looks to throw the jab but Pound is out of range.
Pound is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zackrisson throws a lazy uppercut
and Pound counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Zackrisson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Pound tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zackrisson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Zackrisson misses.
Pound appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zackrisson throws a lazy uppercut
and Pound counters with a left to the body.
Zackrisson misses with an uppercut
and Pound counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zackrisson throws a poor cross that misses
and Pound counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pound gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zackrisson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pound sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zackrisson tries to work over Pound's front leg with a kick but Pound checks it.
Pound appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zackrisson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zackrisson loads up on a big right hand but Pound slips the punch.
Zackrisson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Pound was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson misses with a straight right.
Pound swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zackrisson lands with a good body shot.
Zackrisson tries a head kick but it misses.
Pound avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Pound appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zackrisson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zackrisson takes a swing at Pound's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Pound tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zackrisson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zackrisson lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Zackrisson lands a slapping body shot.
Zackrisson misses with a lunging right hand
and Pound counters with a right hand to the body.
Zackrisson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pound's sensitive parts.
Zackrisson misses with a shot to the body
and Pound counters with a nice body shot.
Zackrisson takes a swing at Pound's ribcage but misses.
Zackrisson throws out a leg kick but Pound moves out of range and Zackrisson only half commits.
Pound was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pound checks a low kick from Zackrisson.
Pound was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zackrisson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pound. That did some damage!
Zackrisson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pound blocks a head kick by Zackrisson.
Pound was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Zackrisson wants to land a leg kick but Pound is out of range.
It looked like Pound was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zackrisson.
Pound checks the leg kick.
Zackrisson misses with a lunging right hand
and Pound counters with a right hand to the body.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick.
Zackrisson misses with a double jab
and Pound makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zackrisson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pound.
A quick step to the side and Pound tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Pound blocks the leg kick.
Zackrisson wants to land a leg kick but Pound is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zackrisson throws a poor cross that misses
and Pound counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zackrisson thinking.
Dick Pound has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Zackrisson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zackrisson lands with a straight right. Pound didn't see that one coming.
Zackrisson delivers a nice body kick.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pound.
Zackrisson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pound stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick
and Pound counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zackrisson thinking.
Zackrisson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pound.
A counter left hand to the body from Pound misses its target.
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pound moves away.
Pound appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zackrisson throws a jab when Pound was well out of range.
It looked like Pound was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zackrisson.
Gabriel Zackrisson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Pound blocks a jab.
Pound swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zackrisson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pound.
Pound blocks a head kick by Zackrisson.
Pound takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zackrisson wants to land a leg kick but Pound is out of range.
Zackrisson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zackrisson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Zackrisson throws a sloppy body shot
and Pound counters with a right hand to the body.
Pound gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Zackrisson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zackrisson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Zackrisson!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 168
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Zackrisson misses with a looping right.
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee slips a straight right by Zackrisson.
Lee with a jab.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zackrisson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Zackrisson seems unphased.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Zackrisson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zackrisson. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Zackrisson.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zackrisson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zackrisson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Zackrisson misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Gabriel Zackrisson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
A slow jab from Zackrisson misses its intended target.
Zackrisson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Lee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
Lee blocks a head kick by Zackrisson.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zackrisson has time to react.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Zackrisson moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zackrisson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zackrisson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
Zackrisson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Lee moves forwards but Zackrisson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a body kick that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Zackrisson sees coming a mile off.
Zackrisson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick
and Lee counters with an inside leg kick.
Lee stuns Zackrisson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zackrisson throws a head kick that misses.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zackrisson counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zackrisson moves away.
Zackrisson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zackrisson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee lands with a cross.
Zackrisson lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zackrisson throws out the jab.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zackrisson rather than just go for the knockout.
Lee avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Zackrisson throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Zackrisson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zackrisson.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Zackrisson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Zackrisson moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Zackrisson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both fighters circling a little - Zackrisson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Zackrisson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zackrisson.
Zackrisson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Zackrisson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Zackrisson moves away and avoids it.
Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zackrisson's head backwards.
Lee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zackrisson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws a body punch but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Zackrisson moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zackrisson's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morrison Lee 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#
Zackrisson works Lee's body with a nice hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Zackrisson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Zackrisson throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
Zackrisson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Zackrisson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Lee throws out a counter right but Zackrisson avoids it with no problem.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Zackrisson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Zackrisson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zackrisson throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Zackrisson lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zackrisson.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zackrisson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Zackrisson.
Lee scores with the left hand. Zackrisson knows he should have avoided that one.
Lee slips a jab from Zackrisson.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zackrisson.
Lee misses with a hook. Zackrisson ducked under it nicely.
Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lee scores with a leg kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Zackrisson misses its intended target.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Zackrisson sees coming a mile off.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Zackrisson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws a hook but Zackrisson avoids it easily.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Zackrisson lands a head shot.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zackrisson.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zackrisson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Zackrisson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick from Lee.
Zackrisson misses with a hook
letting Lee counter with a right hand. #T3#
A clash of legs there as Zackrisson blocks the low kick.
Zackrisson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zackrisson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zackrisson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Morrison Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zackrisson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zackrisson throws a body kick that misses.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Zackrisson looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zackrisson moves away.
Lee jabs Zackrisson right on the nose. Zackrisson blinks but takes it well.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Lee.#T4#
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zackrisson throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Zackrisson is just out of range.
Morrison Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee slips under a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lee - that will leave a mark!
Nice body kick from Lee.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zackrisson misses with a right hand
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee slips a jab from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson scores with a jab to the head.
Zackrisson misses with the body kick
and Lee counters with a solid body kick.
A slow jab from Zackrisson misses its intended target.
Lee throws a low kick but Zackrisson moves out of range easily.
Zackrisson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morrison Lee 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zackrisson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lee - the referee stops the clock and Zackrisson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lee. Zackrisson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zackrisson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zackrisson doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zackrisson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot.
Zackrisson tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick.
Lee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson moves away from the strike by Lee.
Zackrisson lands with a good body shot.
Zackrisson with a jab.
Lee jabs at Zackrisson's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zackrisson checks a leg kick.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Zackrisson.
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a nice leg kick.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zackrisson counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Lee counters with a takedown into side control.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Zackrisson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zackrisson is trying to get back to full guard.
Gabriel Zackrisson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zackrisson tries to kick Lee off but Lee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zackrisson trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura but Zackrisson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zackrisson wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Zackrisson defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Zackrisson wants to get back to his feet.
Lee is looking to advance position but Zackrisson won't allow it.
Zackrisson is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lee throws a shot to the body. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lee throws a front kick that sends Zackrisson stumbling back into the cage.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Zackrisson misses the target.
Zackrisson jabs at Lee's body.
Zackrisson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Zackrisson throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Zackrisson avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee moves out of range as Zackrisson strikes.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zackrisson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Lee tries a low kick but Zackrisson avoids it.
Morrison Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That kick from Lee tenderised Zackrisson's leg. Zackrisson is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morrison Lee!
A relieved looking Morrison Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 164
Date: Jan 24, 2018

#R1#
Zackrisson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thong Song. Thong Song circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thong Song throws a body punch but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Thong Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zackrisson moves away.
Zackrisson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zackrisson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thong Song misses with a wild body shot.
Zackrisson checks a leg kick.
Thong Song gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zackrisson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Thong Song throws a body punch but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Zackrisson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Thong Song misses.
Zackrisson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Zackrisson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thong Song counters with a stiff right hand.
Zackrisson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zackrisson looks for the body kick but Thong Song saw that one coming.
Zackrisson connects with a jab.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zackrisson. Thong Song does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thong Song fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zackrisson just manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Thong Song there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zackrisson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thong Song connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zackrisson throws a looping overhand right but Thong Song ducks down to avoid it.
Thong Song is looking to counter punch.
Zackrisson misses with a hook to the body
and Thong Song counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gabriel Zackrisson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thong Song 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.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thong Song counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zackrisson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thong Song.
Thong Song throws an off balance right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Thong Song avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zackrisson is looking to land body kicks.
A cross from Zackrisson lands.#T2#
A slow jab from Thong Song misses its intended target.
Zackrisson moves out of range of the strikes.
Thong Song takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zackrisson throws a body kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Zackrisson
and Zackrisson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zackrisson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zackrisson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zackrisson misses with a looping right.
Thong Song throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thong Song misses with a hook. Zackrisson ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Thong Song misses.
Zackrisson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Thong Song blocks the low kick.
Zackrisson tries to land a front kick but Thong Song steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thong Song swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
A big right from Zackrisson misses.
Zackrisson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Thong Song was looking to counter with a kick there.
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thong Song.
Thong Song with a poor takedown
and Zackrisson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thong Song's knee momentarily.
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thong Song.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zackrisson! But no joy.
Thong Song defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Thong Song is looking to counter punch.
Zackrisson motions for Thong Song to come forward. Zackrisson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Zackrisson misses.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Thong Song moves out of range.
Thong Song takes a swing at Zackrisson's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zackrisson.
A low kick from Zackrisson is predictable there
and Thong Song counters with a nice uppercut.
Zackrisson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Zackrisson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thong Song connects with the punch.
Thong Song throws a body punch but Zackrisson moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zackrisson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thong Song misses with a left hand
and Zackrisson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Thong Song.
Thong Song lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zackrisson backs up against the cage.
Thong Song moves out of range of the body kick from Zackrisson.
Thong Song looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thong Song misses with an uppercut. Zackrisson saw that one coming.
Zackrisson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zackrisson throws a body kick that misses
and Thong Song connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thong Song will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chang Thong Song. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zackrisson looks to throw a body kick
and Thong Song counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zackrisson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Thong Song.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson misses with an uppercut
and Thong Song counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good exchange - Thong Song coming out on top.
Zackrisson misses with a hook
and Thong Song counters with a left to the body.
Thong Song closes the distance and clinches up with Zackrisson, looking for a takedown. Thong Song pushes Zackrisson against the cage but Zackrisson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thong Song fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zackrisson.
Zackrisson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zackrisson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thong Song bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Thong Song shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zackrisson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thong Song trying to control the position from guard on top but Zackrisson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Zackrisson pulls Thong Song in close to his closed guard and prevents Thong Song from doing any damage or advancing position.
Thong Song engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #ES2#
Zackrisson pushes Thong Song off and gets back to his feet.
Zackrisson lands an overhand right.#T2#
Zackrisson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thong Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zackrisson moves away.
Zackrisson throws a jab when Thong Song was well out of range.
Thong Song moves away from the strike by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands a slapping body shot.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot
and Thong Song counters with a nice kick to the body.
Thong Song swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Thong Song is just out of range.
Thong Song takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Thong Song.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zackrisson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thong Song.
Thong Song misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Thong Song uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zackrisson.
Thong Song lands a front kick.
Zackrisson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zackrisson staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Zackrisson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zackrisson swings widly with a right hand
and Thong Song counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zackrisson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zackrisson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thong Song manages to avoid it.
Thong Song moves out of range of the body kick.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot.
Thong Song misses with an uppercut. Zackrisson saw that one coming.
Zackrisson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zackrisson is looking to chop away at Thong Song's legs.
Thong Song swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zackrisson throws a jab when Thong Song was well out of range.
Thong Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thong Song fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zackrisson just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Thong Song takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thong Song. Zackrisson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Thong Song.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Thong Song blocks it.
Zackrisson misses with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zackrisson throws a jab when Thong Song was well out of range.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Thong Song blocks it.
Zackrisson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thong Song checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thong Song 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 checks a low kick from Thong Song.
Thong Song ducks under a wild hook from Zackrisson.
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 Chang Thong Song 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Zackrisson throws an off balance right hand
and Thong Song counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zackrisson slips a straight right by Thong Song.
Zackrisson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thong Song has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zackrisson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thong Song was well out of range. Poor timing from Zackrisson.
Thong Song fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zackrisson just manages to avoid it.
Thong Song throws a hook to the side of Zackrisson's head but Zackrisson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thong Song throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thong Song thuds a left hand into Zackrisson's body.
Thong Song slips a jab from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thong Song connects with a looping right hand.
Thong Song steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zackrisson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zackrisson. That's going to slow Thong Song down. #T1#
Thong Song throws a shot from downtown. Zackrisson moves away and avoids it.
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thong Song moves away.
Thong Song was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zackrisson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A counter left hand to the body from Thong Song misses its target.
Zackrisson misses with a body punch
and Thong Song counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thong Song fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thong Song takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice straight punches there by Thong Song. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thong Song.
Thong Song just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Zackrisson misses its intended target.
Thong Song checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thong Song.
Zackrisson staying out of range there.#T2#
Zackrisson lands with a nice body kick.
Thong Song looks to land a left hand but Zackrisson moved out of range nicely.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Thong Song sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zackrisson misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Thong Song misses the target.
Zackrisson connects with a solid leg kick.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick that misses.
Zackrisson throws a sloppy head kick and Thong Song moves out of range easily.
Thong Song was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thong Song uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zackrisson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thong Song manages to avoid it.
Zackrisson throws a lazy body kick
and Thong Song counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zackrisson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zackrisson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
A jab from Zackrisson misses.
Thong Song stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zackrisson.
Thong Song scores with a hook to the body. Zackrisson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zackrisson throws a wild body kick that Thong Song sees coming a mile off.
Thong Song tried to counter with a leg kick but Zackrisson avoided it.
Zackrisson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thong Song's sensitive parts.
Thong Song is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zackrisson.
Thong Song lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zackrisson. That's going to slow Thong Song down.
Zackrisson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thong Song will feel that in the morning.
Thong Song moves out of range of the body kick.
Thong Song feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zackrisson's calf.
Thong Song misses with a right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Zackrisson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zackrisson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zackrisson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zackrisson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Thong Song blocks the low kick.
Zackrisson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thong Song takes a step back to recover.
Thong Song attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zackrisson misses with a left hand
and Thong Song counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zackrisson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thong Song.
Zackrisson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zackrisson throws a jab but it's blocked by Thong Song.
Zackrisson misses the shot to the body.
Thong Song connects with a looping right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gabriel Zackrisson.
Well Zackrisson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Zackrisson!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 160
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Mahmoud throws a lazy right hand but Zackrisson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zackrisson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mahmoud throws a shot from downtown. Zackrisson moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the side of Zackrisson's head but Zackrisson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zackrisson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mahmoud feints and then cracks Zackrisson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zackrisson down.
Zackrisson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zackrisson throws a combination that misses
and Mahmoud counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Mahmoud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zackrisson ducks right into an uppercut from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a straight right.
Zackrisson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Zackrisson scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Mahmoud throws a jab when Zackrisson was well out of range.
Zackrisson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mahmoud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice side step and Zackrisson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahmoud tries to counter by clinching up but Zackrisson breaks away and moves out of range.
Mahmoud tries to close the distance and clinch but Zackrisson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zackrisson is looking for the big counter here.
Mahmoud stalks Zackrisson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zackrisson's face. Zackrisson staggers backwards, shaken.
Mahmoud doesn't manage to clinch there - Zackrisson circles away.
Mahmoud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mahmoud looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zackrisson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zackrisson looks to throw the jab but Mahmoud is out of range.
Zackrisson cracks the inside of Mahmoud's front leg. #T2##CL#
Mahmoud pushes Zackrisson up against the cage in a clinch.
Zackrisson tries to throw a body punch but Mahmoud avoids it by throwing Zackrisson back against the cage.
Zackrisson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zackrisson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahmoud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahmoud avoids a wild elbow strike from Zackrisson.
Mahmoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zackrisson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zackrisson's elbow.
Good body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tries to land knees in the clinch but Zackrisson avoids the damage to the body.
Mahmoud scores with a hook to the body.
Mahmoud pushes Zackrisson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zackrisson.
Mahmoud lands an uppercut.#T3#
Zackrisson working hard to break the clinch.
Zackrisson misses with a body punch.
Zackrisson blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud working Zackrisson over with knees to the body.
Zackrisson looks winded!
Mahmoud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zackrisson backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a nice knee to the body.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mahmoud controlling the action here for a moment.
Mahmoud pushes Zackrisson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud leaning against his opponent.
Mahmoud gets through Zackrisson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zackrisson prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a left hand.
Mahmoud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zackrisson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmoud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahmoud unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zackrisson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mahmoud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahmoud taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mahmoud lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands with a left to the head.
Mahmoud works on Zackrisson's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Zackrisson controls the action.
Mahmoud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mahmoud.
Zackrisson misses with the head strike.
Zackrisson lands with a right to the head.
Zackrisson lands a body punch.
Zackrisson trying to control the position but instead, Mahmoud has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zackrisson into the cage.
Zackrisson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud dominated that round.
That's time! Mahmoud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mahmoud misses with a kick to the body.
Mahmoud throws a good cross that connects.
Mahmoud connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big right from Mahmoud misses.
A combination from Mahmoud does no damage.
A nice side step and Zackrisson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zackrisson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mahmoud is able to avoid easily.
Mahmoud lands with an uppercut that bounces Zackrisson off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud is looking to clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hand to the body from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Zackrisson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
Zackrisson stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahmoud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zackrisson blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zackrisson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud lands with a light punch inside.
Mahmoud lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahmoud misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Mahmoud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zackrisson can do to turn this around?
Zackrisson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahmoud stalling.
Zackrisson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mahmoud scores with a hook to the body.
Zackrisson is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Zackrisson blocks it.
Zackrisson blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahmoud lands a left hand.
Mahmoud is working Zackrisson over against the cage.
Mahmoud lands a left hand.
Mahmoud is leaning against Zackrisson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mahmoud is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zackrisson prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
A nice left hand lands by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands with a light punch inside.
Mahmoud scores with a shot to the side of Zackrisson's head. #ROC#
Zackrisson is rocked!
Mahmoud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zackrisson backwards.
Zackrisson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmoud finish him?
Mahmoud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zackrisson backwards.
A short left from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a body punch. #T3#
Mahmoud lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Zackrisson to his knees! Mahmoud keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sameh Mahmoud!
Sameh Mahmoud retains his middleweight title!
Sameh Mahmoud thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 156
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1#
Halverson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Zackrisson. Those never looked like landing.
Zackrisson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zackrisson catches Halverson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Zackrisson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Zackrisson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Zackrisson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halverson's elbow. #BC2#
Zackrisson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halverson 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!
A cross from Zackrisson lands.
Zackrisson looks for the body kick but Halverson saw that one coming.
Halverson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Halverson staying out of range there.#TD#
Halverson gets a double leg takedown into Zackrisson's guard.
Halverson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Priest Hood that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Halverson trying to control but Zackrisson is working from the bottom.
Zackrisson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halverson is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zackrisson keeps trying to improve his position.
Halverson wants to control from the top but Zackrisson keeps moving.
Zackrisson keeping full guard, as Halverson tries to pass.
Zackrisson wants to get back to his feet but Halverson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Halverson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zackrisson is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Zackrisson wants to stand but Halverson is controlling the position. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Zackrisson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Halverson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zackrisson smiles and moves away.
Zackrisson 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.
Halverson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zackrisson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halverson. Zackrisson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zackrisson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Halverson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Halverson lands with a good body shot.
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 punch lands to the side of Halverson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zackrisson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zackrisson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Decent striking displayed by Zackrisson there.
Halverson throws a sloppy head kick and Zackrisson moves out of range easily.
Zackrisson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halverson.
Zackrisson lands a jab to Halverson's midsection.
Zackrisson throws a solid leg kick but Halverson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zackrisson.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zackrisson misses with an uppercut.
Halverson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zackrisson works Halverson's body with a nice hook.
Halverson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halverson takes a swing at Zackrisson's ribcage but misses.
Halverson misses with a body shot
and Zackrisson counters with a nice body kick.
Halverson with a poor takedown
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gabriel Zackrisson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4##CL2#
Zackrisson pushes Halverson up against the cage in a clinch.
Zackrisson lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zackrisson lands a body punch.
Zackrisson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Halverson or not.
A short left from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halverson backwards.
Zackrisson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Zackrisson.
Halverson is trying to pull guard but Zackrisson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thatcher Halverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zackrisson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halverson backwards.
Zackrisson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Halverson is trying to pull guard but Zackrisson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Halverson jumps guard but Zackrisson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Halverson jumps guard but Zackrisson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Zackrisson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halverson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zackrisson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Halverson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zackrisson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Halverson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zackrisson moves away.
Zackrisson lands a nice looking body kick.
Halverson walks into a left hand.
Zackrisson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Halverson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Halverson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zackrisson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halverson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zackrisson is concentrating on defense, preventing Halverson from advancing position.
Zackrisson is looking to escape.
Zackrisson is not content to let Halverson control the position.#T1##SUB#
Halverson seems to be looking for submissions.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zackrisson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Halverson wants to control but Zackrisson is keeping him busy. #ES2#
Zackrisson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A looping hook to the body misses from Halverson. Zackrisson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halverson throws a poor cross that misses
and Zackrisson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halverson shoots for a takedown but Zackrisson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Halverson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zackrisson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Halverson moves out of range of the strikes.
Halverson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zackrisson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Zackrisson throws a solid leg kick but Halverson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halverson moves out of range as Zackrisson throws a body kick.
Zackrisson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zackrisson throws a chopping leg kick but Halverson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zackrisson tries to clinch there but Halverson circles away.
Halverson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Halverson misses the target.
Halverson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Halverson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
An attempted straight right counter from Halverson misses the target.
Zackrisson misses with a lunging right hand
and Halverson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Halverson moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Halverson goes for a double leg but Zackrisson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zackrisson continues to drive forward.
Zackrisson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Halverson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zackrisson.
Halverson just misses with a punch to the body.
Halverson slips under a jab from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zackrisson lands a right hook to the body.
Zackrisson digs a good body shot into Halverson's ribs.
Zackrisson throws out a leg kick but Halverson moves out of range and Zackrisson only half commits.
Halverson moves out of range of the body kick.
Zackrisson works Halverson's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Zackrisson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Halverson circles away quickly and effectively.
Halverson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Halverson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zackrisson defends well and Halverson ends up having to push Zackrisson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thatcher Halverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zackrisson misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Halverson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zackrisson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Halverson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zackrisson.
An attempted straight right counter from Halverson misses the target.
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 slapping body kick lands there for Zackrisson.
Halverson checks the leg kick.
Halverson shoots in for a double leg but Zackrisson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Halverson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Halverson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zackrisson lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zackrisson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Halverson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Halverson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Halverson is looking to wear down Zackrisson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Halverson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson scores with a push kick.
Halverson defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Halverson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Halverson slips under a jab from Zackrisson.
Halverson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zackrisson sprawls and moves away.
Zackrisson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Halversons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Zackrisson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson lands a hook that snaps the head of Halverson backwards.
Halverson is trying to pull guard but Zackrisson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zackrisson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halverson backwards. #T1#
A short left from Zackrisson.
Halverson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zackrisson has him pressed against the cage.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zackrisson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zackrisson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halversons head.
Zackrisson scores with a hook to the body.
Halverson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zackrisson walks away with a smile on his face. Halverson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zackrisson throws an overhand right that lands on Halverson's shoulder, as Halverson tries to avoid the shot.
Zackrisson connects with a looping right hand.
Zackrisson lands a leg kick that knocks Halverson off balance momentarily.
Good shot there by Zackrisson.#TD#
Halverson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zackrisson to the mat! Zackrisson manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Zackrisson wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zackrisson throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Halverson punishes Zackrisson's body with a nice straight punch.
Halverson moves out of range as Zackrisson strikes.#CL2#
Zackrisson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zackrisson lands with a left to the head.
Zackrisson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zackrisson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halverson swings wildly with an uppercut but Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Zackrisson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halverson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halverson.
Halverson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halverson takes one on the button.#CL2#
Zackrisson pushes Halverson up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Zackrisson scores with a shoulder strike.
Zackrisson scores with a shot to the side of Halverson's head.
Zackrisson lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zackrisson.
Nice body punch from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halverson backwards.
Zackrisson cracks Halverson with a nice body shot.
Zackrisson is working Halverson over against the cage.#BC2#
Zackrisson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Zackrisson moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Zackrisson on the inside.
Halverson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halverson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Zackrisson manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Halverson ducks under a wild hook from Zackrisson.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Halverson.
Zackrisson lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Zackrisson.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Halverson throws a head punch that misses.
Halverson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zackrisson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thatcher Halverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Zackrisson as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Zackrisson rushes Halverson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zackrisson is leaning against Halverson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zackrisson 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##CL2#
Zackrisson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zackrisson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson presses Halverson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zackrisson lands a left hand.
Zackrisson just leaning against Halverson, taking a breather.
Zackrisson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Halverson tries to pull guard but Zackrisson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Halverson tries to break the clinch but Zackrisson is controlling the position.
Zackrisson gets through Halverson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zackrisson has Halverson pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson tries to pull guard but Zackrisson holds him up against the cage and eventually Halverson drops back down to his feet.
Zackrisson prevents a body shot from Halverson.
Zackrisson pushes Halverson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Zackrisson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Halverson is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands a hook that snaps the head of Halverson backwards.
Oh Halverson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zackrisson lands a shoulder strike.
Halverson tries to pull guard but Zackrisson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thatcher Halverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halverson is trying to break the clinch but Zackrisson has him pressed against the cage.
Halverson seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice left hand lands by Zackrisson.
A hook to the body from Zackrisson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Halverson throws a punch but it's blocked by Zackrisson.
A short body shot lands from Zackrisson as the two fighters clinch.
Halverson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zackrisson lands with a short shot to the head. #KD2#
Zackrisson drops Halverson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Halverson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
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!
Zackrisson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Zackrisson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Halverson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Halverson drops to his knees and Zackrisson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Zackrisson!
Thatcher Halverson was interviewed post fight and said 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to the promoter for making the fight and opportunity. Also thanks to my opponent for stepping up and taking the fight.'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 153
Date: Nov 12, 2017

#R1#
Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lecter.
Zackrisson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zackrisson connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Zackrisson.
Lecter looks to throw the jab but Zackrisson is out of range.
Zackrisson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lecters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lecter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zackrisson scores with a leg kick.
Lecter tests Zackrisson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lecter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Zackrisson cracks Lecter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zackrisson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lecter throws a poor cross that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lecter moves forwards but Zackrisson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zackrisson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lecter's head.
A punch lands to the side of Zackrisson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Zackrisson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zackrisson ducks under a wild hook from Lecter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zackrisson.
Lecter cracks Zackrisson with an open hand slap.
Zackrisson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zackrisson lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Zackrisson does it's job there.
Lecter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lecter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zackrisson thinks about the counter body kick.
Zackrisson scores with a jab to the body.
Lecter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Lecter misses the target.
Lecter throws a lazy right hand but Zackrisson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lecter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lecter blocks the body kick.
Lecter throws a shot from downtown. Zackrisson moves away and avoids it.
Zackrisson looks to land a right hand but Lecter moved out of range.
Zackrisson misses with an uppercut
enabling Lecter to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Lecter swings widly with a right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a nice uppercut.
Zackrisson misses with a body kick.
Zackrisson throws a head kick but Lecter moves out of range.
Hannibal Lecter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zackrisson scores with a decent looking hook.
Lecter looks to score with a jab to the body but Zackrisson is just out of range.
Lecter misses with a hook
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Lecter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Lecter misses.
Lecter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zackrisson can pounce on him.
Zackrisson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lecter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Lecter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zackrisson. Zackrisson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zackrisson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zackrisson slips under a jab.
A nice combination there by Zackrisson.
A low kick from Zackrisson misses #KD#
and Lecter counters with a right hand that sends Zackrisson tumbling to the canvas! Can Lecter finish him? He dives into Zackrisson's guard looking to do just that!#ROC#
Zackrisson is rocked!#T3##ES2#
Zackrisson has his feet on Lecter's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Zackrisson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lecter finish him?
Lecter throws a nice looking combination but Zackrisson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zackrisson seems to have recovered his senses.
Sloppy strikes from Lecter. Those never looked like landing.
Zackrisson throws a body shot but no joy.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Lecter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Lecter misses.
Zackrisson walks into a straight right hand from Lecter.
Lecter takes one to the side of the head.
Lecter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lecter misses with a lunging right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Lecter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zackrisson.
Lecter misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lecter throws a nice looking combination but Zackrisson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zackrisson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zackrisson connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Zackrisson has closed the distance and engaged Lecter in a clinch. #T4#
Lecter is trying to push Zackrisson away but Zackrisson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zackrisson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lecter lands a shoulder strike.
Zackrisson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lecter struggles to land a body shot inside as Zackrisson controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Zackrisson as the two fighters clinch.
Lecter wants to break free but Zackrisson has control.
Lecter throws a head punch that misses.
Lecter missing with knees to the body.
Lecter is looking to break free of the clinch but Zackrisson has double underhooks.
A short right from Zackrisson on the inside. #BC#
Lecter breaks the clinch.
Zackrisson moves out of range of the strikes.
Lecter misses with a right hand
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lecter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lecter misses with a wild body shot.
Zackrisson sizes up Lecter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zackrisson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zackrisson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lecter misses with a right hand
and Zackrisson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zackrisson ducks under a wild hook from Lecter.
Zackrisson connects with a solid leg kick.
Zackrisson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zackrisson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lecter.
Zackrisson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lecter's head backwards.
Zackrisson defending well as Lecter loads up on a big left hand.
Zackrisson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zackrisson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lecter.
Zackrisson looks to land a body kick but Lecter moved away.
Lecter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lecter thinking.
Lecter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lecter swings widly with a right hand
letting Zackrisson counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lecter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lecter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lecter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lecter throws a poor cross that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a body kick that stops Lecter in his tracks momentarily.
Zackrisson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lecter if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Lecter misses the body punch
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zackrisson lands with a shot to the body.
Zackrisson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lecter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Zackrisson counter with a right hand.
Zackrisson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Lecter is rocked!
Lecter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zackrisson misses with a wild body shot.
Lecter throws a body shot but no joy.
Zackrisson lands a leg kick that knocks Lecter off balance momentarily.
Zackrisson lands with a hook. Lecter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lecter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zackrisson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lecter.
Zackrisson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lecter at a distance.
Lecter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zackrisson slips a jab and a cross from Lecter.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zackrisson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#CL2#
Zackrisson has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lecter throws a punch but it's blocked by Zackrisson.
Lecter takes a shot to the head.
Zackrisson lands with a short shot to the head.
Zackrisson blocking some punches. #T2#
Zackrisson has a couple of punches blocked by Lecter.
Zackrisson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lecter fails to land.
Lecter misses with a body punch.
Zackrisson keeps control of Lecter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zackrisson lands a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zackrisson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Zackrisson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lecter throws an off balance right hand
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Zackrisson.
Lecter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zackrisson.
Lecter misses with an uppercut
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Zackrisson lands a big right hand that sends Lecter crashing to the mat! Zackrisson stays standing though and waves Lecter back to his feet!
Oh Lecter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zackrisson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zackrisson lands a leg kick that knocks Lecter off balance momentarily.
Lecter misses with a left hand
and Zackrisson counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriel Zackrisson!
The defeated Hannibal Lecter had this to say: 'fuck this shit. I'm out!'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 150
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Zackrisson misses with a hook.
Cadwallader stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zackrisson.
Cadwallader looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cadwallader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zackrisson.
Cadwallader misses with a body shot.
Zackrisson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zackrisson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cadwallader .
Zackrisson scores with a body shot.
Cadwallader on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cadwallader slips a jab from Zackrisson.
A left and a right from Zackrisson both land. Nice combination.
Cadwallader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zackrisson throws out the jab.
Cadwallader misses with a body punch
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cadwallader .
Zackrisson jabs Cadwallader to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zackrisson misses with a looping left.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cadwallader .#T1#
Cadwallader lands with an uppercut that bounces Zackrisson off the cage and back into range.
Cadwallader swings widly with a right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a nice body kick.
Cadwallader scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zackrisson lands a head shot.
Zackrisson just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Cadwallader on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zackrisson lands a lovely overhand right.
Cadwallader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Zackrisson instigates a clinch.
Cadwallader blocks a body shot from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson misses with a punch on the inside.
Zackrisson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zackrisson blocks a body shot from Cadwallader .
Zackrisson misses with a body punch.
Cadwallader tries to throw a body punch but Zackrisson avoids it by throwing Cadwallader back against the cage.
Zackrisson blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cadwallader swings wildly with an uppercut but Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cadwallader can't find room to land a body shot as Zackrisson controls the action. #T2#
A short uppercut from Cadwallader .
Zackrisson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cadwallader lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zackrisson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zackrisson scores with a shoulder strike.
Cadwallader misses with a punch to the body.
Zackrisson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cadwallader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cadwallader throws a punch but it's blocked by Zackrisson. #BC2#
Zackrisson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Cadwallader misses its intended target. #CL#
Cadwallader takes the fight into the clinch.
Cadwallader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zackrisson lands a body shot.
Cadwallader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zackrisson throws a head punch that misses.
Zackrisson prevents a body shot from Cadwallader . #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cadwallader .
Zackrisson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cadwallader throws a head punch that misses.
Zackrisson blocks a body shot from Cadwallader .
Zackrisson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cadwallader being controlled against the cage.
Cadwallader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cadwallader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zackrisson cracks Cadwallader with a nice body shot.
Zackrisson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cadwallader backwards. #ROC2#
Cadwallader is rocked!
Zackrisson lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cadwallader .
Cadwallader blocks an uppercut.
Cadwallader throws a punch but it's blocked by Zackrisson.
Cadwallader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cadwallader tries to work over Zackrisson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cadwallader tries to work over Zackrisson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Zackrisson fails to land. #T4#
Cadwallader misses with a body punch.
Cadwallader lands a shoulder strike.
Cadwallader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cadwallader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zackrisson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cadwallader backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cadwallader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zackrisson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cadwallader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zackrisson.
Oh Cadwallader is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cadwallader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cadwallader seems to have got his legs back now.
Cadwallader softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zackrisson.
Cadwallader misses with a punch to the body.
Zackrisson throws a punch but it's blocked by Cadwallader .
Zackrisson tries to throw a body punch but Cadwallader avoids it by throwing Zackrisson back against the cage.
Cadwallader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zackrisson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cadwallader working aggressively here.
Zackrisson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Zackrisson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zackrisson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cadwallader misses with a straight right.
Cadwallader misses with a straight left.
Zackrisson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cadwallader is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zackrisson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader lands with a shot to the body.
Cadwallader walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cadwallader uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zackrisson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zackrisson.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cadwallader .
Zackrisson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cadwallader . Zackrisson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zackrisson cracks Cadwallader with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Cadwallader falls to his knees and Zackrisson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Zackrisson!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 146
Date: Sep 29, 2017

#R1#
Zackrisson throws a head kick but Yung moves out of range.
Yung throws a solid leg kick but Zackrisson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yung.#CL#
Zackrisson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zackrisson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yung backwards. #BC#
Zackrisson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yung dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zackrisson. That did some damage!
Zackrisson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zackrisson misses with a kick to the body
and Yung counters with a nice leg kick.
We've been informed that Yung 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.
Yung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zackrisson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Zackrisson throws out a leg kick but Yung moves out of range and Zackrisson only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yung throws a hook to the side of Zackrisson's head but Zackrisson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zackrisson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Yung.
Yung slips under a jab from Zackrisson.
Yung throws a leg kick
letting Zackrisson counter with a right hand.
Zackrisson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zackrisson works Yung's body with a nice hook.
Yung tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zackrisson is able to avoid easily.
Nice shot by Yung.
Yung fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zackrisson is out of range.
Zackrisson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yung can pounce on him.
Yung walks into a straight right hand from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson misses with a straight right.
Zackrisson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zackrisson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zackrisson lands a nice shot that snaps Yung's head back. #T2#
Zackrisson lands a lovely overhand right.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yung buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yung connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zackrisson.
Yung feints and then cracks Zackrisson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zackrisson down.
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yung swats away the attempt to clinch by Zackrisson.
Yung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yung lands an overhand right.
Zackrisson swings widly with a right hand
and Yung counters with a nice leg kick.
Yung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zackrisson feints and then cracks Yung's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yung down.
Zackrisson blocks a leg kick.#T3#
A head kick misses from Yung.
Yung gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zackrisson tries to counter by clinching up but Yung breaks away and moves out of range.
Yung moves away from the strike by Zackrisson.
Yung flicks out a counter leg kick but Zackrisson steps away.
Yung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yung throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zackrisson, right into the meat.
Both fighters circling a little - Zackrisson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Zackrisson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zackrisson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yung.
Yung is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Yung checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Yung avoids it easily.
A jab from Zackrisson misses.
Yung misses with a body kick.#T4#
Zackrisson connects with a solid leg kick.
Yung throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws a sloppy body shot
and Yung counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zackrisson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zackrisson missing with a left hand there. Yung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yung attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yung lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yung throws a head kick but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Zackrisson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yung is looking to chop away at Zackrisson's legs.
Yung loads up on a big right hand but Zackrisson slips the punch.
Zackrisson misses with a hook.
Zackrisson tries a low kick but Yung avoids it.
Nice jab there from Zackrisson.
Yung 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.
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 Gabriel Zackrisson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Yung throws a leg kick but Zackrisson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zackrisson just misses with a punch to the body.
Yung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zackrisson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zackrisson tries to land a front kick but Yung steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yung has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zackrisson.
Yung takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yung throws a jab when Zackrisson was well out of range.
Zackrisson sizes up Yung with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick from Yung lands but Zackrisson takes it in his stride.
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yung.
Yung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung moves out of range as Zackrisson strikes.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Yung sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zackrisson with a nice cross.
Zackrisson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yung can do to turn this around?
Yung misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Zackrisson throws a looping overhand right but Yung ducks down to avoid it.
Zackrisson misses with an uppercut. Yung saw that one coming.
Gabriel Zackrisson is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Yung.
Zackrisson misses with a straight right.
Yung was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Yung misses with a low kick.
Zackrisson defending well as Yung loads up on a big left hand.
Yung misses with a leg kick.
Zackrisson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yung.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zackrisson 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 Yung has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yung and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yung was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zackrisson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zackrisson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yung can pounce on him.
Zackrisson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zackrisson swings for the body but Yung moves out of range.
It seemed like Yung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zackrisson lands a nice hook to Yung's body. Yung takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Zackrisson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yung.
Yung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zackrisson.
An inside leg kick lands from Yung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zackrisson wants to land a leg kick but Yung is out of range.
Zackrisson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yung walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zackrisson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zackrisson lands a jab to the head.
Yung takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yung misses with a low kick.
Zackrisson takes a swing at Yung's ribcage but misses.
Zackrisson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zackrisson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yung with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zackrisson to score with a decent uppercut.
Yung blocks a head kick by Zackrisson. #T3#
Yung motions for Zackrisson to come forward. Yung throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Yung sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yung moves away from the strike by Zackrisson.
Yung throws a leg kick but Zackrisson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zackrisson.
It seemed like Yung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zackrisson misses with a hook.
Yung swings for the body but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zackrisson.
Yung throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zackrisson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yung keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zackrisson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zackrisson lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Zackrisson lands with a nice body punch.
Zackrisson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yung to score with a decent uppercut.
Zackrisson scores with the left hand. Yung knows he should have avoided that one.
Zackrisson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yung paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick
and Yung counters with a solid body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yung checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zackrisson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yung momentarily.
Zackrisson thuds his shin into the meat of Yung's side.
That kick from Yung tenderised Zackrisson's leg. Zackrisson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yung thows a leg kick but Zackrisson checks it
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Yung connects with a solid leg kick.
Zackrisson misses with a lunging right hand
and Yung counters with a straight right hand.
Zackrisson with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zackrisson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Zackrisson looks to land a right hand but Yung moved out of range.#KD#
Zackrisson cracks Yung with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zackrisson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Yung to stand back up!#ROC#
Yung is rocked!
Yung gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Zackrisson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Zackrisson!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 138
Date: Aug 16, 2017

#R1#
Vegas tries to bum rush Zackrisson with a series of wild strikes but Zackrisson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vegas looks to land a combination but Zackrisson avoids it well.
Zackrisson misses with an uppercut. Vegas saw that one coming.
Zackrisson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A combination from Vegas does no damage.
Vegas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Zackrisson backs off Vegas throws a huge counter combo but Zackrisson manages to avoid it all.
Zackrisson misses with a hook
and Vegas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zackrisson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Vegas. Beautiful body shot.
Vegas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zackrisson's hands.
Zackrisson looks for the body kick but Vegas saw that one coming.
Vegas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zackrisson can pounce on him.
Zackrisson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hunter MMA in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zackrisson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zackrisson throws a low kick, looking for Vegas's leg but Vegas calmly moves out of range.
Zackrisson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zackrisson connects with an inside leg kick.
Vegas tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Vegas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zackrisson blocks a head kick by Vegas.
Zackrisson blocks a head kick by Vegas.
Zackrisson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gabriel Zackrisson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zackrisson throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Vegas.#CL#
Zackrisson moves into the clinch.
Zackrisson lands with a light punch inside.
Vegas leaning against his opponent.
Zackrisson lands a body shot.
Zackrisson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vegas is struggling to control the position.
Zackrisson is working Vegas over against the cage.
Vegas blocks an elbow strike from Zackrisson. #BC2#
Vegas breaks from the clinch.
Vegas misses with a double jab. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zackrisson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zackrisson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A head kick misses from Vegas.
Zackrisson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zackrisson slips a jab and a cross from Vegas.
Vegas misses with a double jab.
Zackrisson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vegas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vegas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands a head shot.
Vegas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vegas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zackrisson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zackrisson lands with a shot to the body.
Vegas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
Zackrisson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vegas connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Vegas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zackrisson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zackrisson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zackrisson tries a low kick but Vegas avoids it.#CL#
Zackrisson darts in and clinches Vegas up against the cage.
Zackrisson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Zackrisson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good body shot from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands a right hand.
Vegas is pushing Zackrisson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zackrisson is looking to control Vegas's arms but Vegas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zackrisson has his back to the cage.
Zackrisson stops a takedown attempt from Vegas.
Zackrisson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vegas backwards. #T4#
A short right from Vegas.
A short right from Zackrisson on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zackrisson can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
Zackrisson throws an elbow that misses.
Vegas taking a breather. #TD2#
Vegas works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Vegas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vegas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zackrisson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zackrisson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Vegas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zackrisson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Zackrisson blocks a head kick by Vegas.
Zackrisson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gabriel Zackrisson is winning the standup battle so far.
Vegas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zackrisson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vegas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vegas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zackrisson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vegas takes a step back to recover.
Zackrisson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zackrisson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vegas can do to turn this around?
Zackrisson scores with a leg kick.
Zackrisson looks to throw the jab but Vegas is out of range.
A punch combination from Vegas misses.
Zackrisson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vegas just manages to avoid it.
Vegas misses with a leg kick.
Vegas tries to bum rush Zackrisson with a series of wild strikes but Zackrisson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zackrisson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zackrisson leaves Vegas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vegas moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Vegas misses with a combination
letting Zackrisson counter with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zackrisson.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice shot lands for Zackrisson.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vegas.
Zackrisson works Vegas's body with a nice hook.
Zackrisson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Vegas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zackrisson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A cross from Zackrisson lands.
Vegas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zackrisson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zackrisson sizes up Vegas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#
Vegas is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zackrisson sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Vegas's defenses. It connects perfectly with Vegas's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriel Zackrisson!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 136
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Good shot there by Zackrisson.#CL#
Peacock darts in and clinches Zackrisson up against the cage.
Zackrisson throws a punch but it's blocked by Peacock.
Zackrisson avoiding damage as Peacock throws knees to the body.
Zackrisson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Peacock.
Peacock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zackrisson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Peacock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peacock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice elbow from Peacock.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Peacock tries to land a knee to the head but Zackrisson blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Zackrisson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peacock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zackrisson misses with a right hand
and Peacock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zackrisson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Peacock's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zackrisson looks to land a right hand but Peacock moved out of range.#T1#
Peacock defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Peacock tries to clinch but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Zackrisson chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Peacock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Peacock.
Peacock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zackrisson backwards.
Zackrisson is trying to push Peacock away but Peacock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Peacock tries a knee to the head but Zackrisson blocks it.
Zackrisson lands a left hand.
Peacock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Peacock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zackrisson avoids it.
Zackrisson is trying to break free.
Zackrisson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Zackrisson managing to block the knees to the body from Peacock.
Peacock tries a knee to the head but Zackrisson blocks it.
Peacock misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Zackrisson breaks the clinch.
Zackrisson scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zackrisson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zackrisson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peacock tries to clinch up.
Zackrisson cracks Peacock with an open hand slap.
Peacock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zackrisson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peacock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Peacock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Peacock tries to clinch up.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick.
Peacock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zackrisson can pounce on him. #T3#
Zackrisson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Peacock rushes Zackrisson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Zackrisson breaks from the clinch.
Zackrisson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peacock darts in trying to clinch
and Peacock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zackrisson misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Peacock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zackrisson misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zackrisson. Peacock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zackrisson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peacock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zackrisson manages to circle out of the way.
Peacock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Peacock scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zackrisson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Peacock is able to avoid easily.
Peacock moves out of range of the body kick from Zackrisson.
Peacock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zackrisson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peacock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Peacock tries to close the distance and clinch but Zackrisson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zackrisson throws out a counter right but Peacock avoids it with no problem.
Peacock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zackrisson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Peacock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zackrisson throws out a counter right but Peacock avoids it with no problem.
Zackrisson jabs Peacock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Peacock tries to clinch
and Zackrisson counters with an inside leg kick.
Zackrisson cracks Peacock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zackrisson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peacock avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Peacock is looking to clinch but Zackrisson is avoiding it.
Zackrisson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zackrisson connects with a jab.
Zackrisson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zackrisson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zackrisson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zackrisson dominated that round.
That's time! Peacock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zackrisson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Peacock. Peacock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Peacock misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zackrisson! But no joy.
Peacock tries to clinch
and Zackrisson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zackrisson misses the shot to the body.
Zackrisson throws a body kick that misses.
Peacock tries to clinch there but Zackrisson circles away.
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Peacock tries to clinch there but Zackrisson circles away.
A shot to the liver by Zackrisson. Beautiful body shot.
Zackrisson takes a swing at Peacock's ribcage but misses.
Peacock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zackrisson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peacock lands with an uppercut that bounces Zackrisson off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zackrisson misses with a straight right.
Peacock half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Zackrisson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zackrisson throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Peacock counters by moving into the clinch.
Zackrisson lands a hook that snaps the head of Peacock backwards.
Peacock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peacock tries to land knees in the clinch but Zackrisson avoids the damage to the body.
Peacock misses with a body punch.
Zackrisson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zackrisson misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Zackrisson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zackrisson.
Peacock wants to clinch but Zackrisson slips to the side
and Zackrisson counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Zackrisson.
Zackrisson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Peacock. That did some damage!
Peacock tries to clinch but Zackrisson is having none of it.
Zackrisson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zackrisson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Peacock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Zackrisson connects with a body shot.
Zackrisson scores with a hook to the body. Peacock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zackrisson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drew Peacock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peacock slips under a jab.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zackrisson throws the kick towards the body but Peacock avoids it.
Zackrisson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zackrisson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Peacock wants to clinch up but Zackrisson keeps it at a distance.
Zackrisson throws out a counter right but Peacock avoids it with no problem.
Zackrisson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Peacock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peacock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zackrisson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Peacock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Peacock doesn't manage to clinch there - Zackrisson circles away. #T3#
Zackrisson misses with a hook. Peacock ducked under it nicely.
Zackrisson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peacock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zackrisson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peacock tries to clinch but Zackrisson is having none of it.
Peacock avoids the head kick by Zackrisson.
Peacock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zackrisson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zackrisson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zackrisson connects with the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zackrisson.
Zackrisson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zackrisson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Peacock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zackrisson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zackrisson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peacock's sensitive parts. #T4#
Zackrisson throws a hook to the side of Peacock's head but Peacock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zackrisson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Peacock tries to clinch up but Zackrisson circles away and keeps his distance.
Peacock is looking to clinch.
Peacock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Peacock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zackrisson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Peacock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the side of Peacock's head but Peacock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zackrisson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zackrisson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Peacock moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Peacock closes the distance and clinches.
Peacock tries a knee to the head but Zackrisson blocks it.
Peacock throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zackrisson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Zackrisson lunges at Peacock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Peacock's hand.
Nice defenses there by Peacock.
Zackrisson blocks a head kick by Peacock.
Peacock closes the distance but Zackrisson moves to the side
and Zackrisson counters with a stiff right hand.
Zackrisson misses with a head kick.
Peacock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peacock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zackrisson keeps the fight on the outside.
Peacock fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peacock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zackrisson to score with a decent uppercut.
Zackrisson scores with a jab to the head.
Peacock is looking to clinch but Zackrisson is avoiding it. #CL#
Peacock instigates a clinch.
Zackrisson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Zackrisson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zackrisson lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Zackrisson manages to break the clinch.
Peacock tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zackrisson counters with a nice uppercut.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot #CL#
and Peacock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Peacock looking to throw knees to the head but Zackrisson is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Zackrisson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peacock tries to clinch there but Zackrisson circles away.
Zackrisson tests Peacock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Peacock tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zackrisson counters with a left to the body.
Zackrisson misses with an uppercut. Peacock saw that one coming.
Peacock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zackrisson manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peacock moves away.
As Zackrisson looks to move away, Peacock throws a big counter combo but Zackrisson just gets out of the way.
Zackrisson connects with a solid leg kick.
Peacock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zackrisson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zackrisson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zackrisson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zackrisson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Peacock is out of range.
Peacock closes the distance but Zackrisson moves to the side
and Peacock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peacock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Peacock doesn't manage to clinch there - Zackrisson circles away.
Peacock tries to clinch up.
Zackrisson lands a nice hook to Peacock's body. Peacock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Peacock closes the distance but Zackrisson moves to the side
and Zackrisson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peacock tries to clinch up.#T3#
Zackrisson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peacock wants to clinch up but Zackrisson keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Zackrisson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zackrisson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Peacock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zackrisson.
Peacock is looking to clinch but Zackrisson is avoiding it.
Peacock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peacock wants to clinch but Zackrisson slips to the side
and Zackrisson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peacock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peacock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson is looking to score with low kicks.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Peacock avoids it easily.
Peacock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zackrisson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zackrisson connects with a body shot.
Peacock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gabriel Zackrisson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Zackrisson throws a low kick but Peacock moves out of range easily. #CL#
Peacock rushes Zackrisson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Peacock leaning against his opponent.
Peacock tries to land knees in the clinch but Zackrisson avoids the damage to the body.
Drew Peacock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee calls for Peacock to work.
Peacock looking to slow down the pace here.
Peacock tries a knee to the head but Zackrisson blocks it.
Peacock misses with an elbow over the top.
Peacock misses with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Zackrisson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zackrisson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Zackrisson!

Event: BRFC 55
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Zackrisson misses with a wild body shot.
Zackrisson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zackrisson cracks Kavanagh with an open hand slap.
Zackrisson misses with a kick to the body.
Kavanagh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zackrisson defends it well.
Zackrisson ducks under a wild hook from Kavanagh.
Zackrisson ducks under a wild hook from Kavanagh.
A left lands for Kavanagh.
Kavanagh throws a shot from downtown. Zackrisson moves away and avoids it.
Kavanagh throws a one two combo.
Kavanagh lands a really nice looking cross but Zackrisson seems unphased.
Zackrisson throws a big shot that misses.
Kavanagh misses with an attempted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zackrisson is looking to slow Kavanagh down with leg kicks.
Kavanagh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kavanagh looks to throw the jab but Zackrisson is out of range. #T1#
Kavanagh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zackrisson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kavanagh scrambles back to his feet.
Kavanagh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kavanagh is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kavanagh.
Zackrisson moves out of range of the body kick.
Zackrisson scores with a shot to the body.
Kavanagh loads up on a big right hand but Zackrisson slips the punch.
Kavanagh throws a lazy uppercut
and Zackrisson counters with a big head kick but Kavanagh shrugs it off.
Zackrisson motions for Kavanagh to come forward. Zackrisson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zackrisson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kavanagh. #CL2#
Kavanagh moves into the clinch.
Kavanagh misses with some punches. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Zackrisson manages to break the clinch.
Kavanagh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zackrisson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kavanagh ducks under a wild hook from Zackrisson.
Kavanagh unleashes a big counter combination but Zackrisson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zackrisson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
No luck for Kavanagh with that takedown attempt.
Zackrisson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kavanagh avoids it.
Kavanagh ducks under a wild hook from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kavanagh throws a hook to the side of Zackrisson's head but Zackrisson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zackrisson 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 Kavanagh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kavanagh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kavanagh misses the shot to the body.
Zackrisson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zackrisson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kavanagh staying out of range there.
Zackrisson throws an overhand right that lands on Kavanagh's shoulder, as Kavanagh tries to avoid the shot.
Kavanagh slips under a jab from Zackrisson.#T3#
Zackrisson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kavanagh moves out of range of the strikes.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Zackrisson misses
and Kavanagh counters with a solid body kick.
Kavanagh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zackrisson defends well and Kavanagh ends up having to push Zackrisson into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zackrisson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kavanagh feints and then cracks Zackrisson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zackrisson down.
Kavanagh checks a leg kick.
Kavanagh misses with a low kick as Zackrisson jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Zackrisson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zackrisson tries to clinch but Kavanagh moves out of range.
Zackrisson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kavanagh is able to avoid easily.
Despite the aggression on Kavanagh's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kavanagh wants to land a leg kick but Zackrisson is out of range.
Nice shot by Kavanagh.#T4#
Zackrisson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kavanagh throws a shot from downtown. Zackrisson moves away and avoids it.
Kavanagh misses with a body punch
and Zackrisson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Zackrisson swings for the body but Kavanagh moves out of range.
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zackrisson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zackrisson.
The crowd cheers as Zackrisson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kavanagh doesn't seem phased though.
Kavanagh throws a body shot but no joy.
Kavanagh throws a hook to the side of Zackrisson's head but Zackrisson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Zackrisson.
Kavanagh has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kavanagh throws out a leg kick but Zackrisson moves out of range and Kavanagh only half commits.
Good exchange - Zackrisson coming out on top.
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 Gabriel Zackrisson 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.
#R2#
Kavanagh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kavanagh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zackrisson tried to counter with a leg kick but Kavanagh avoided it.
Kavanagh throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kavanagh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kavanagh looks for the body kick but Zackrisson saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Kavanagh blocks the leg kick.
Gabriel Zackrisson is winning the standup battle so far.
Kavanagh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson tries to clinch up but Kavanagh circles away and keeps his distance.
Kavanagh checks a low kick from Zackrisson.
A little jabbing left from Kavanagh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kavanagh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kavanagh connects with a leg kick. Zackrisson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zackrisson moves forwards but Kavanagh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kavanagh throws the left hand but Zackrisson avoids the punch easily.
Zackrisson slips a jab from Kavanagh.
Zackrisson is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Kavanagh slips under a jab.
Kavanagh blocks a jab.
Zackrisson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kavanagh throws out the jab.
Zackrisson walks into a stiff left hand from Kavanagh.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Kavanagh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kavanagh looks to land a right hand but Zackrisson moved out of range.
Gabriel Zackrisson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kavanagh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson swings widly with a right hand
and Zackrisson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kavanagh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zackrisson throws a low kick, looking for Kavanagh's leg but Kavanagh calmly moves out of range.
Zackrisson throws the left hand but Kavanagh avoids the punch easily.
Kavanagh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kavanagh moves away.#T2#
Zackrisson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zackrisson takes a swing at Kavanagh's ribcage but misses.
Kavanagh flicks out a counter leg kick but Zackrisson steps away.
Kavanagh throws a lazy right hand but Zackrisson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick as Kavanagh jumps back.
Zackrisson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kavanagh.
Good work by Kavanagh as he checks the leg kick.
Zackrisson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kavanagh manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zackrisson. #CL2#
Kavanagh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Zackrisson misses with some punches.
Zackrisson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zackrisson is working Kavanagh over against the ropes.
Zackrisson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Zackrisson working hard to break the clinch.
Kavanagh misses with a body punch.
Kavanagh is trying to pull guard but Zackrisson turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Kavanagh lands with a short shot to the head.
Kavanagh working aggressively here.
Kavanagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kavanagh throws a head punch that misses.
Kavanagh has Zackrisson pressed against the ropes, preventing Zackrisson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zackrisson wants to get back to striking at distance but Kavanagh won't allow it.
Zackrisson misses with a body punch.
Zackrisson has Kavanagh pressed against the ropes.
Zackrisson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zackrisson prevents a body shot from Kavanagh. #T4#
Kavanagh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kavanagh misses with the head strike.
Kavanagh misses with the head strike.
Zackrisson blocks a body shot from Kavanagh.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zackrisson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zackrisson is trying to push Kavanagh away but Kavanagh has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Zackrisson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kavanagh's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Zackrisson fails to land. #BC#
Zackrisson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zackrisson swings widly with a right hand
and Kavanagh makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zackrisson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zackrisson throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Kavanagh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kavanagh staying out of range there.
Kavanagh staying out of range there.
Kavanagh moves out of range of the strikes.
Zackrisson misses with a hook
and Kavanagh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kavanagh slips a straight right by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws the kick towards the body but Kavanagh avoids it.
Kavanagh tries for a takedown but Zackrisson circles away easily
and Zackrisson counters with an outside leg kick.
Kavanagh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kavanagh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zackrisson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kavanagh thuds his right hand into Zackrisson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No joy there for Kavanagh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Zackrisson misses the target.
Zackrisson connects with a body shot.#T1#
Zackrisson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zackrisson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zackrisson lands a jab to Kavanagh's midsection.
Zackrisson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zackrisson misses with a hook. Kavanagh ducked under it nicely.
Zackrisson throws an off balance right hand
and Kavanagh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kavanagh moves out of range as Zackrisson strikes.
Kavanagh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Zackrisson. Beautiful body shot.
Kavanagh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kavanagh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zackrisson as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Zackrisson misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Kavanagh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kavanagh.
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!
Zackrisson keeping full guard, as Kavanagh tries to pass.
Kavanagh wants to control from the top but Zackrisson keeps moving.
Kavanagh looking to pass the guard.
Kavanagh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kavanagh tries to free his leg and advance position but Zackrisson is retaining full guard. #T3#
Kavanagh trying to control the position from guard on top but Zackrisson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zackrisson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kavanagh's guard. #REVR#
Zackrisson wants to control from the top but Kavanagh keeps moving. #SU#
Zackrisson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zackrisson checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from Zackrisson misses.
Zackrisson feints and then cracks Kavanagh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kavanagh down. #T4#
Zackrisson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kavanagh tries to land a front kick but Zackrisson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kavanagh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kavanagh shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zackrisson eats them both and turns towards Kavanagh to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zackrisson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh misses the jab.
Zackrisson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kavanagh finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Zackrisson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kavanagh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zackrisson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kavanagh misses with a combination
and Zackrisson counters with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brody Kavanagh.
I think Kavanagh 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Brody Kavanagh!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: BRFC 53
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Durden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zackrisson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Zackrisson.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Zackrisson is just out of range.
Zackrisson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zackrisson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Zackrisson is just out of range.
Durden misses with a looping left.
Durden lands a head shot.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zackrisson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donk. Zackrisson catches Durden right on the button with a cross.
Durden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Zackrisson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Durden.
Zackrisson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Durden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Zackrisson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Zackrisson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zackrisson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durden only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zackrisson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Durden throws a body kick that misses.
Zackrisson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Zackrisson takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Zackrisson takes the fight into the clinch.
Zackrisson misses with some punches.
Durden looking to stall.
Zackrisson throws a head punch that misses.
Zackrisson throws a punch but it's blocked by Durden. #BC2#
Durden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durden thows a leg kick but Zackrisson checks it
and Zackrisson counters with a big head kick but Durden shrugs it off. #T2#
Durden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durden checks a low kick from Zackrisson.
Durden flicks out a counter leg kick but Zackrisson steps away.
Durden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tyler Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Zackrisson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
Zackrisson looks to land a combination but Durden avoids it well.
Zackrisson blocks a jab.
Zackrisson misses with a straight right.
Durden cracks Zackrisson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Durden lands a really nice looking cross but Zackrisson seems unphased.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Zackrisson is just out of range.
Zackrisson checks a low kick from Durden.
Durden looks to land a right hand but Zackrisson moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durden. #T3#
Zackrisson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Zackrisson misses.
Zackrisson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zackrisson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Durden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zackrisson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A solid body kick from Durden.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Durden connects with a jab.
Durden lands a slapping body shot.
Zackrisson takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Zackrisson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Durden lands a lovely overhand right.
Zackrisson fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zackrisson on the side of the head.
Good work by Durden as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Durden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zackrisson misses with a left hand
and Durden counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Zackrisson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Durden counters with a leg kick.
Zackrisson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Durden throws the left hand but Zackrisson avoids the punch easily.
Zackrisson misses with a hook.
Zackrisson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
Zackrisson just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden 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 throws a lazy uppercut
and Durden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zackrisson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Durden - the referee stops the clock and Zackrisson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Durden. Zackrisson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zackrisson.
Durden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zackrisson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zackrisson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zackrisson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zackrisson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Durden throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Durden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Zackrisson motions for Durden to come forward. Zackrisson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durden moves away from the strike by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durden is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Durden walks into a left hand.
Durden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zackrisson moves away.
Zackrisson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A good leg kick by Durden.
Zackrisson throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Durden counter with a right hand.
Durden slips a jab and a cross from Zackrisson.
Durden connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden throws a hook to the side of Zackrisson's head but Zackrisson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durden throws out a loose jab but Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.#T1#
Zackrisson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Zackrisson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Durden blocks a jab.
Durden misses with a jab to the body
and Zackrisson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Durden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zackrisson.
Durden throws the kick towards the body but Zackrisson avoids it.
Zackrisson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Durden avoids it.
Zackrisson lands a jab.
Durden thuds a left hand into Zackrisson's body.
Zackrisson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zackrisson missing with a left hand there. Durden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Zackrisson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from Durden misses
and Zackrisson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zackrisson tries to land a leg kick but Durden saw it coming and moves away.
Zackrisson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Zackrisson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Durden lands a jab-cross combination.
Zackrisson checks a low kick from Durden.
Zackrisson blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Zackrisson misses the target.
A jab from Zackrisson does it's job there.
Durden connects with a body shot that sends Zackrisson's belly button to the back.
Tyler Durden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zackrisson sizes up Durden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Donk. Durden catches Zackrisson right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Zackrisson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zackrisson lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Durden stuns Zackrisson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Durden.
Durden is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zackrisson checks a leg kick nicely.
Durden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zackrisson.
A telegraphed right hand from Zackrisson misses the target.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zackrisson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Zackrisson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durden throws a counter combo.
Durden avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
Durden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zackrisson at a distance.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Zackrisson is just out of range.#T4#
Zackrisson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Durden does no damage.
Zackrisson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durden lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Zackrisson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
Zackrisson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Durden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zackrisson.
Zackrisson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zackrisson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zackrisson works Durden's body with a nice hook.
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Zackrisson.
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson cracks Durden with an open hand slap.
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 Gabriel Zackrisson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zackrisson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Durden throws a low kick, looking for Zackrisson's leg but Zackrisson calmly moves out of range.
Zackrisson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd cheers as Zackrisson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Durden doesn't seem phased though.
Zackrisson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zackrisson.
Durden misses with a right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durden throws out a loose jab but Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Durden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zackrisson ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
A little feinted left hand from Zackrisson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Durden backs away, Zackrisson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zackrisson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson lands a lovely overhand right.
Zackrisson misses the shot to the body.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zackrisson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Zackrisson misses its intended target.
Durden moves out of range of the leg kick from Zackrisson.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Durden.
Durden lunges at Zackrisson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zackrisson's hand.
Zackrisson checks a leg kick.
Zackrisson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Durden avoids it.
Zackrisson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden lands a nice shot to the body.
Zackrisson scores with a body shot.
Durden defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Durden.
Durden digs a good hook to Zackrisson's body.
Zackrisson checks a low kick from Durden.
Zackrisson throws a poor cross that misses
and Durden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zackrisson slips a straight right by Durden.
A left lands for Zackrisson.
Zackrisson misses with a body kick. #T2#
Zackrisson misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zackrisson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Durden avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zackrisson blocks a jab.
Durden is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Durden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zackrisson.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Zackrisson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Durden cracks Zackrisson with an open hand slap.
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Durden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zackrisson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Durden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice cross by Zackrisson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zackrisson 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 Durden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Durden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Durden misses.
Zackrisson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Durden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
An attempted straight right counter from Zackrisson misses the target.
Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Durden.
Zackrisson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Durden scores with a hook to the body. Zackrisson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden connects with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Durden.
Gabriel Zackrisson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Durden.
Zackrisson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Durden misses with a looping right.
Durden thuds his shin into the meat of Zackrisson's side.
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Durden is predictable there
and Durden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zackrisson connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Durden gets tackled into the cage by Zackrisson. Zackrisson maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zackrisson letting Durden take a breather here.#T4#
Durden scores with a nice hook to the head.
I was talking to Zackrisson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zackrisson lands a left hand. #BC#
Zackrisson breaks from the clinch.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zackrisson was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Zackrisson throwing a counter right hand but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden throws a body punch but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Zackrisson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Durden throws a right hand that misses
and Zackrisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zackrisson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durden lands a nice hook to Zackrisson's body. Zackrisson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Durden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zackrisson can pounce on him.
Zackrisson throws a poor cross that misses
and Durden counters with a left to the body.
Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Durden.
Durden has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Durden misses with a hook. Zackrisson ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyler Durden.
I think Durden 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Tyler Durden!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Tyler Durden!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Tyler Durden!

Tyler Durden wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Tyler Durden misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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 46
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Benton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zackrisson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Benton.
Benton is trying to control the action in half guard but Zackrisson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zackrisson's coaches at Hunter MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Benton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zackrisson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Benton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zackrisson tries to roll over but Benton keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Benton wants to work for an arm triangle but Zackrisson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson trying to control but Benton postures up.
Benton is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T1#
Zackrisson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Benton keeping moving, preventing Zackrisson from controlling successfully.
Benton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zackrisson trying to control but Benton is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Benton holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zackrisson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Benton is pulling down on Zackrisson's head. It's preventing any offense from Zackrisson, at least for the moment.
Benton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zackrisson is one step ahead there.
Benton pulls Zackrisson in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Benton fails with the takedown
and Zackrisson counters with an outside leg kick.
Benton has his takedown stuffed
and Zackrisson counters with a nice body kick.
Benton shoots and misses
and Zackrisson counters with a nice uppercut.
Gabriel Zackrisson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorry Benton.
Zackrisson leaves Benton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zackrisson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benton tries for a takedown but Zackrisson circles away easily
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Benton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zackrisson is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Benton misses with a takedown attempt
and Zackrisson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Jorry Benton has been cut.#TD2#
Benton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zackrisson napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zackrisson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Gabriel Zackrisson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zackrisson lands a nice shot that snaps Benton's head back. #ROC#
Benton is rocked!
Nice jab there from Zackrisson.
Benton is still on wobbly legs! Can Zackrisson finish him?
Zackrisson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slow jab from Zackrisson misses its intended target.
Benton seems to have recovered his senses.
Zackrisson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zackrisson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benton looks winded!
Zackrisson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Benton.
Zackrisson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Benton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zackrisson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorry Benton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Benton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zackrisson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Zackrisson wants to get up but he can't break Benton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zackrisson wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
Zackrisson controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson postures up.
Zackrisson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Benton keeping moving, preventing Zackrisson from controlling successfully.
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.
Zackrisson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zackrisson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zackrisson wants to stand but Benton has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Benton fails with a takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Zackrisson finds it's target.
Zackrisson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Benton fails with a takedown attempt.
Zackrisson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A cross from Zackrisson lands.
Nice jab there from Zackrisson.
Benton shoots in and drives through. Zackrisson sprawls well.
Gabriel Zackrisson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorry Benton.
Zackrisson connects with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zackrisson, right into the meat.
Benton fails with the takedown
and Zackrisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Benton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zackrisson tries to avoid it but Benton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zackrisson to the ground. Zackrisson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Benton with a poor takedown
letting Zackrisson counter with a right hand.
Benton is breathing heavily.
Benton doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Zackrisson counter with a right hand.
Zackrisson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD#
Zackrisson lands a big uppercut and Benton crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Benton looks OK. Zackrisson waves Benton back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zackrisson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Benton right on the button. Benton goes down! Zackrisson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Zackrisson gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Zackrisson!

Event: BRFC 43
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Zackrisson looks to land a body kick but Miller moved away.
Miller throws a jab when Zackrisson was well out of range.
Miller looks to throw a body kick
and Zackrisson counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick from Miller misses.
Zackrisson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miller's sensitive parts.
Zackrisson misses with a looping right.
Zackrisson throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Zackrisson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Miller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zackrisson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller moves out of range of the body kick.
A big right from Zackrisson misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Miller - that will leave a mark! #CL#
Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Zackrisson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zackrisson throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller. #BC#
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Miller misses with a right hand
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Zackrisson.
Gabriel Zackrisson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller tries a low kick but Zackrisson avoids it.
Miller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Zackrisson.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Miller moves out of range as Zackrisson strikes.
Ben Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zackrisson motions for Miller to come forward. Zackrisson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miller throws a leg kick
and Zackrisson counters with a stiff right hand.
Zackrisson scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller fails with the takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miller.
Miller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zackrisson.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller throws a body punch but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Zackrisson tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Zackrisson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Miller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miller scores with a leg kick.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zackrisson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Miller throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller looks to land a combination but Zackrisson avoids it well.
Zackrisson swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller wants to clinch.
Miller defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Miller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Zackrisson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Miller. That one must have hurt.
Miller throws a leg kick but Zackrisson moved away.
Zackrisson fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller slips under a jab from Zackrisson.
Miller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zackrisson is out of range.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Zackrisson shows good takedown defense.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Miller throws the kick towards the body but Zackrisson avoids it.
Miller staying out of range there.
Zackrisson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miller. That did some damage!
Zackrisson defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Zackrisson throws a chopping leg kick but Miller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A lazy body kick from Miller
and Zackrisson counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zackrisson. Zackrisson obviously looking to wear him down.
Miller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Miller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zackrisson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miller.#CL#
Miller gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Zackrisson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zackrisson dips to his left and cracks Miller with an uppercut!
Miller throws a leg kick but Zackrisson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Miller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Miller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miller throws a leg kick but Zackrisson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zackrisson is able to avoid easily.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Miller moves out of range as Zackrisson throws a body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miller.
Zackrisson jabs at Miller's body.
Miller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zackrisson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zackrisson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Miller connects with a leg kick. Zackrisson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Miller throws a front kick aimed at Zackrisson's knee but Zackrisson avoids it well.
Zackrisson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Miller. That one must have hurt.
Zackrisson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miller's calf.
Miller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Miller misses with a kick to the body
and Zackrisson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zackrisson connects with an inside leg kick.
Miller 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.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller thows a leg kick but Zackrisson checks it
and Zackrisson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Zackrisson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Miller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Miller throws a leg kick
and Zackrisson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Miller scores with a takedown into Zackrisson's guard.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miller trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zackrisson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Miller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zackrisson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zackrisson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Zackrisson wanted to stand there but Miller had control of the position. #SUB#
Miller throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zackrisson uses it to pass to side control. #SU2#
Zackrisson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller throws a nice inside 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!
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from Zackrisson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zackrisson checks a leg kick.
Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zackrisson's waist but Zackrisson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zackrisson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A left lands for Zackrisson.
A big left from Zackrisson misses.
Miller is looking to counter the offense by Zackrisson and move into the clinch.
Miller tried to score with a low kick but Zackrisson checks it.
Zackrisson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Miller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miller.
Zackrisson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Miller throws a leg kick
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Miller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zackrisson defends well and Miller ends up having to push Zackrisson into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zackrisson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson's corner calls for a 1-2. Zackrisson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zackrisson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller swings for the body but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Zackrisson blocks the body kick.
Zackrisson misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Zackrisson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller is looking to chop away at Zackrisson's legs.
A jab from Miller misses.
Miller throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller staying out of range there.
Nice body kick from Zackrisson.
Miller takes a swing at Zackrisson's ribcage but misses.
Miller shoots and misses
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zackrisson connects with a right hand. Miller shakes it off.
Zackrisson scores with a one two! Miller had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#
Miller is rocked!#T2#
Zackrisson checks a low kick from Miller.
Oh Miller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zackrisson finds it's way round the side to connect with Miller's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller lands a right hook to the body.
Zackrisson feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Miller collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gabriel Zackrisson!

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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