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CEFC 191 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Lords (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Latta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Micheal Lords could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David Latta's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Micheal Lords!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Latta!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lords decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Latta is looking for a sweep. Lords is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lords is trying to work for a kimura but Latta is defending well.
Latta is refusing to be controlled, as Lords sits in half guard.
Latta is looking to control Lords's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Latta avoid being mounted?
Lords is pressing down on Latta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Latta is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Latta is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Latta is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lords not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Latta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lords wants to pass the guard but Latta is keeping the position.
Lords gets to his feet - Latta follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Latta gets caught flat footed, as Lords shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lords content to stall in guard here.
Latta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lords is one step ahead there.
Lords sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lords looking to pass the guard.
Lords is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lords looking to pass the guard.
Lords sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Latta trying to keep a closed guard but Lords is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lords goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Latta keeps the fight on the outside.
Lords dives in and scores a takedown into Latta's guard.
Lords is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lords forces his way into half guard.
Lords is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Latta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lords. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lords is looking to stall here but Latta recovers full guard.
Lords pushing down on Latta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Lords dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lords leaves Latta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lords looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Latta!
Latta prevents Lords from moving into mount.
Latta is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lords connects with a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lords lands a nice forearm strike.
Lords has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lords closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Latta to the mat! Latta manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lords is stalling in the full guard.
Latta keeping full guard, as Lords tries to pass.
Lords is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Latta can do to turn this around?
Lords controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lords trying to control but Latta is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lords passes Latta's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lords throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lords wants to advance to full mount but Latta doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Micheal Lords overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lords trying to control but Latta is working from the bottom.
Latta is working an open guard so Lords takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lords feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latta keeping full guard, as Lords tries to pass.
Lords lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lords wants to control from the top but Latta keeps moving.
Latta being controlled here, momentarily.
Lords passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Latta stops Lords from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lords swings around for an armbar but Latta sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lords's guard.
Latta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Latta stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Lords has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Latta manages to get his head free but now Lords has transitioned to an armbar! Latta grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Lords! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micheal Lords!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Simenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Olov Hermansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sergei Simenkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jan Olov Hermansson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermansson tries to clinch but Simenkov moves out of range.
Simenkov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hermansson drives through and clinches with Simenkov against the cage.
Simenkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simenkov shoots in and gets a takedown into Hermansson's guard.
Hermansson keeping moving, preventing Simenkov from controlling successfully.
Simenkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Simenkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simenkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simenkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simenkov works over Hermansson with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermansson keeping moving, preventing Simenkov from controlling successfully.
Simenkov throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simenkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansson wants to get back to his feet but Simenkov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hermansson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simenkov.
Simenkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hermansson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simenkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simenkov wants to control from the top but Hermansson keeps moving.
Simenkov throws an elbow that misses. Hermansson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simenkov's guard. Nice move by Hermansson!
Simenkov wants to improve his position but instead Hermansson has moved into half guard.
Simenkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson is thwarting Simenkov's attempts to control the position.
Simenkov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Simenkov wants to get back to his feet.
Simenkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hermansson passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Simenkov is trying to stand back up but Hermansson is controlling him
Hermansson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Simenkov controls his leg.
Simenkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hermansson manages to move to mount!
Simenkov is trying to stand up.
Simenkov reaches up to try and control the position but Hermansson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Simenkov rolls and tries to escape and now Hermansson has his back!
Simenkov can't escape the position.
Hermansson gets his hands free as Simenkov looks to control.
Hermansson is trying to stick to Simenkov's back but Simenkov is turning into Hermansson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hermansson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Simenkov.
Simenkov prevents Hermansson from getting back to his feet.
Simenkov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hermansson keeping full guard, as Simenkov tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Simenkov throwing strikes but missing.
Simenkov throws a strike but Hermansson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Simenkov trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermansson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simenkov's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jan Olov Hermansson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hermansson forces Simenkov back against the cage and clinches.
Simenkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hermansson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simenkov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hermansson wants to get back to his feet but Simenkov passes into half guard.
Simenkov throws a strike but Hermansson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Simenkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simenkov forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simenkov throwing shots but Hermansson is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simenkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hermansson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Simenkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simenkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simenkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Simenkov postures up in Hermansson's guard and throws a big left but Hermansson blocks it.
Simenkov has gone for a leg lock! Hermansson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Simenkov's guard.
Simenkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hermansson is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson wants to stand but Simenkov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Simenkov striking off his back but it's not causing Hermansson any problems.
Simenkov looking for subs off his back but Hermansson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Simenkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hermansson pulls his head out easily.
Hermansson prevents Simenkov from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson decides to stand up.
Simenkov takes the fight into the clinch.
Simenkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hermansson is defending well.
Simenkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hermansson forces Simenkov back against the cage and clinches.
Hermansson is pressed up against the cage. Simenkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hermansson down to the mat. Hermansson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Simenkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermansson closes the distance and clinches.
Simenkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hermansson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Hermansson has wrist control.
Hermansson has momentary wrist control but Simenkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Hermansson wants to get back to his feet but Simenkov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Simenkov throwing strikes but missing.
Simenkov throws an elbow that misses. Hermansson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simenkov's guard. Nice move by Hermansson!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simenkov working for submissions but it's allowed Hermansson to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simenkov is trying to stand back up but Hermansson is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jan Olov Hermansson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hermansson is looking to clinch.
Hermansson stuffs the takedown attempt from Simenkov. Simenkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Hermansson forces Simenkov back against the cage and clinches.
Hermansson wants to take the fight to the mat but Simenkov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Simenkov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Simenkov has picked Hermansson up - he's going for a ride! Simenkov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hermansson is trying to stand.
Simenkov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hermansson to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermansson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simenkov.
Simenkov won't allow Hermansson to get back to his feet.
Simenkov looking to sit in guard and control but Hermansson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Simenkov trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simenkov working for submissions but it's allowed Hermansson to get to half guard.
Hermansson tries to stand and escape but Simenkov is controlling the position.
Hermansson prevents Simenkov from improving his position.
Hermansson wants to stand up but Simenkov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Simenkov is looking for a sweep. Hermansson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jan Olov Hermansson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hermansson wants to stand up but Simenkov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Simenkov wants to control but Hermansson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hermansson wants to get back to his feet.
Simenkov wants to control but Hermansson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simenkov tries to get to full guard but Hermansson has control of the leg.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hermansson instigates a clinch.
Simenkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hermansson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov breaks the clinch.
Hermansson clinches up against the cage.
Simenkov tries for a takedown but Hermansson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Simenkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simenkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simenkov trying to control the position but instead, Hermansson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Simenkov into the cage.
Simenkov can't get the takedown.
Simenkov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hermansson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Simenkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hermansson swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hermansson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simenkov.
Hermansson clinches up with Simenkov and pushes him back against the cage.
Simenkov tries for a takedown but Hermansson manages to get underhooks.
Sergei Simenkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hermansson tries to score a body lock takedown but Simenkov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hermansson stops a takedown attempt from Simenkov.
Simenkov digs a right hand underneath Hermansson's ribcage. Hermansson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hermansson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Simenkov wants to get back to his feet but Hermansson passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simenkov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Olov Hermansson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hermansson 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Olov Hermansson!
Our winner, Jan Olov Hermansson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Han Solo Berger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sun Ce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Han Solo Berger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sun Ce!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berger looks to throw the jab but Ce is out of range.
A big left from Berger misses.
Berger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ce with a hook.
Ce scores with a decent looking hook.
Berger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ce's head.
Ce fails to land the takedown.
Berger is looking to counter punch.
Berger throws a low kick but Ce moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ce takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ce swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Berger counters with a nice right hand that sends Ce toppling to the canvas! Ce scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Berger finish him?!
Ce is rocked!
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!
Ce fails with the takedown
and Berger rattles Ce with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Ce tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Berger dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Ce stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Han Solo Berger!
Han Solo Berger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johan Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Zepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zepp has chosen Boom! Shake The Room as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johan Axelsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Zepp!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Zepp.
Zepp scores with a hook to the body. Axelsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johan Axelsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelsson misses with a body shot.
Axelsson throws a low kick but Zepp avoids it.
Axelsson throws a right hand that misses
and Zepp counters with a right hand to the body.
Zepp misses with a kick to the body.
Axelsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zepp throws a combination that misses
and Axelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Axelsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zepp throws a series of punches but Axelsson moves out of range.
A head kick by Zepp misses
and Axelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Zepp fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zepp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zepp is trying to control the position but Axelsson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson trying to control but Zepp is working from the bottom.
Axelsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Axelsson trying to control but Zepp is working from the bottom.
Axelsson throwing strikes but missing.
Axelsson wants to control from the top but Zepp keeps moving.
Zepp trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Axelsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zepp throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Zepp misses
and Axelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Zepp throws out a loose jab but Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zepp.
Axelsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zepp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zepp closes the distance looking to clinch
and Axelsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zepp trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson trying to control from half guard but Zepp is working away.
Axelsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zepp's head.
Axelsson stops Zepp from getting back to his feet.
Zepp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Axelsson.
Axelsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Axelsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zepp is concentrating on defense, preventing Axelsson from advancing position.
Zepp is looking to improve his position.
Axelsson throws a strike but Zepp avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Axelsson 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zepp trying to keep a closed guard but Axelsson is proving a slippery customer.
Zepp is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Axelsson trying to control but Zepp is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Axelsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Axelsson misses with a double jab.
Zepp looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zepp pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Axelsson back to the cage. Zepp follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Johan Axelsson has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zepp.
Axelsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
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 Johan Axelsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Axelsson misses with a few strikes there.
Zepp takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Axelsson throws a shot from downtown. Zepp moves away and avoids it.
Zepp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axelsson lands the left hand.
It looks like Bobby Zepp has been cut.
Axelsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Zepp off the cage and back into range.
Zepp takes a swing at Axelsson's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson goes for a double leg but Zepp avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zepp continues to drive forward.
Axelsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Axelsson scores with a nice strike.
Axelsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zepp can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson scores with a nice head shot.
Zepp getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Axelsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zepp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axelsson manages to avoid it.
Axelsson throws out a loose jab but Zepp uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Zepp misses.
Axelsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zepp.
A nice side step and Zepp releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zepp looks to land a combination. Axelsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zepp throws a leg kick but Axelsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zepp throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Axelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Axelsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Axelsson is working Zepp over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zepp manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Zepp stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Axelsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zepp tries a body shot but Axelsson blocks it.
Zepp lands with a right to the head.
Zepp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zepp as Axelsson tries to tie him up.
Axelsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zepp misses with some punches.
Zepp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axelssons head.
Zepp misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zepp fails to land.
Zepp misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zepp swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsson is trying to break the clinch but Zepp has him pressed against the cage.
Zepp struggles to land a body shot inside as Axelsson controls his hands.
Axelsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zepp blocks an uppercut.
Axelsson blocks a body shot from Zepp.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Axelsson fails to land.
Axelsson blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Zepp fails to land.
Zepp misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Axelsson.
Axelsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zepp backwards.
Axelsson lands with a light punch inside.
Zepp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zepp swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zepp swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Axelsson jumps into guard, dragging Zepp to the mat.
Zepp decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Zepp takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Zepp slips a jab from Axelsson.
Zepp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Axelsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Axelsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zepp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Johan Axelsson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Axelsson misses the body punch
and Zepp counters with a stiff right hand.
Zepp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Axelsson misses with a shot to the body
and Zepp counters with a stiff right hand.
Axelsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Zepp sprawls well. He's pushed Axelsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zepp stuns Axelsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Axelsson walks into a left hand.
Zepp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axelsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zepp lands the left hand.
Zepp misses with a left hand
and Axelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Axelsson lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Axelsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Axelsson lands a body shot.
Axelsson throws a big shot that misses.
Axelsson takes one to the side of the head.
Zepp gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zepp.
Axelsson prevents a body shot from Zepp.
Axelsson lands with a light punch inside.
Axelsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zepp backwards.
Axelsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zepp misses with some punches.
Axelsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zepp.
Axelsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zepp blocking some punches.
Zepp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axelsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zepp's elbow.
Zepp misses with a punch on the inside.
Zepp misses with some punches.
Zepp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zepp has a couple of punches blocked by Axelsson.
Zepp lands a right hand.
Axelsson misses with a body punch.
Axelsson blocks an uppercut.
Zepp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axelsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Axelsson breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson avoids the body shot from Zepp.
A swing and a miss from Axelsson.
Axelsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zepp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Axelsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Zepp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Axelsson.
Axelsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zepp flicks out a counter leg kick but Axelsson steps away.
Axelsson swings widly with a right hand
and Zepp counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A swing and a miss from Axelsson.
Axelsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zepp throws a hook but Axelsson blocks it.
Axelsson misses with a wild body shot.
Axelsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zepp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zepp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axelsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Axelsson.
Axelsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zepp's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zepp throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Axelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Axelsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axelsson misses with a wild body shot.
Zepp swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Zepp really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Axelsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zepp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Axelsson blocking some punches.
Axelsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Axelsson slips a jab from Zepp.
A counter left hand to the body from Axelsson misses its target.
Axelsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Axelsson.
Zepp scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Axelsson misses
and Zepp counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Axelsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zepp lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Axelsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson misses with a right hand
and Zepp counters with a nice uppercut.
Zepp walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Axelsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Axelsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zepp counters with an inside leg kick.
Zepp scores with a hook.
Axelsson misses the jab.
Bobby Zepp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Axelsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Zepp counters with a nice uppercut.
Zepp misses with a straight left.
Axelsson connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zepp misses with an uppercut
and Axelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Axelsson avoids a kick to the body.
Bobby Zepp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Axelsson misses with a jab to the body
and Zepp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zepp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zepp misses with an uppercut. Axelsson saw that one coming.
Axelsson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zepp manages to circle out of the way.
Axelsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Zepp is just out of range.
It seemed like Zepp was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Axelsson moves to clinch but Zepp breaks away
and Zepp counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Axelsson walks into a straight right hand from Zepp.
Decent striking displayed by Axelsson there.
Zepp with a hook.
Zepp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Axelsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Zepp loads up on a big right hand but Axelsson slips the punch.
Zepp works over Axelsson's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zepp has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Axelsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Zepp's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelsson clinches up with Zepp and pushes him back against the cage.
Zepp swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zepp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axelssons head.
Zepp lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axelsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zepp can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsson controls the action.
Zepp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zepp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Axelsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zepp was well out of range. Poor timing from Axelsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zepp. Axelsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Zepp dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A head kick by Zepp misses
and Axelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Zepp misses its intended target.
Axelsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zepp sprawls and moves away.
Zepp moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zepp jabs Axelsson right on the nose. Axelsson blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zepp. Axelsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zepp wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zepp lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Axelsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Zepp counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Axelsson thinking.
Zepp lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zepp takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zepp moves out of range of the strikes.
As Axelsson backs off Zepp throws a huge counter combo but Axelsson manages to avoid it all.
Zepp has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zepp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zepp's corner calls for a 1-2. Zepp obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Axelsson throws a hook but Zepp avoids it easily.
Axelsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Zepp is just out of range.
Axelsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zepp manages to avoid it.
Zepp avoids the body shot from Axelsson.
Axelsson has his takedown stuffed
and Zepp counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Axelsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zepp throws a shot from downtown. Axelsson moves away and avoids it.
Axelsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Axelsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zepp blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Zepp.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zepp misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Axelsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zepp.
Axelsson throws a big shot that misses.
Zepp throws a series of punches but Axelsson moves out of range.
Axelsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zepp can pounce on him.
Zepp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axelsson.
Zepp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axelsson.
Good standup being displayed there by Axelsson as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zepp.
Axelsson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zepp was covering up waiting for the punch and Axelsson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Axelsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zepp keeping full guard, as Axelsson tries to pass.
Axelsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Axelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zepp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zepp wants to sweep here but Axelsson controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Zepp.
I think Zepp 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Zepp!
Bobby Zepp is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Bobby Zepp made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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