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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Mercurius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulus De Boskabouter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercurius comes into the arena with Amplifier - The Wave blaring out of the sound system. De Boskabouter has chosen Intro as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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173 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky Mercurius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paulus De Boskabouter!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Mercurius misses the target.
Mercurius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercurius throws a hook but De Boskabouter blocks it.
Mercurius lands a head shot.
Mercurius throws a lazy right hand but De Boskabouter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Boskabouter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Boskabouter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from De Boskabouter.
De Boskabouter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mercurius checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mercurius, as that shot connected.
De Boskabouter tries to close the distance and clinch but Mercurius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Boskabouter lands a nice hook to Mercurius's body. Mercurius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Boskabouter wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from De Boskabouter.
De Boskabouter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Boskabouter there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Boskabouter throws out a leg kick but Mercurius moves out of range and De Boskabouter only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by De Boskabouter or perhaps it was just good defense by Mercurius which made him look bad.
Mercurius keeps the fight on the outside.
De Boskabouter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Boskabouter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mercurius will feel that in the morning.
De Boskabouter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mercurius connects with a leg kick. De Boskabouter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De Boskabouter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jab from Mercurius.
De Boskabouter throws a leg kick that misses.
De Boskabouter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mercurius, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Boskabouter.
De Boskabouter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Boskabouter lands an elbow inside that Mercurius shrugs off.
Mercurius working hard to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercurius breaks the clinch.
Mercurius throws a leg kick but De Boskabouter moved away.
De Boskabouter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius lands with a nice body punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mercurius.
De Boskabouter is looking to score with low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mercurius.
De Boskabouter looks to throw the jab but Mercurius is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circle momentarily. Mercurius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mercurius misses with a double jab.
De Boskabouter throws a push kick but Mercurius slaps the foot to one side.
Mercurius feints and then cracks De Boskabouter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Boskabouter down.
De Boskabouter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mercurius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Boskabouter was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercurius.
Mercurius throws out a loose jab but De Boskabouter uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Boskabouter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mercurius on the side of the head.
De Boskabouter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mercurius throws a low kick but De Boskabouter avoids it.
Mercurius looks to land a right hand but De Boskabouter moved out of range.
De Boskabouter connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Boskabouter.
De Boskabouter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A clash of legs there as Mercurius blocks the low kick.
De Boskabouter slaps away a takedown attempt from Mercurius, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mercurius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Boskabouter momentarily.
De Boskabouter digs a good body shot into Mercurius's ribs.
Mercurius gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Boskabouter throws a wild body kick that Mercurius sees coming a mile off.
Mercurius tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mercurius swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good leg kick by De Boskabouter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Boskabouter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Boskabouter motions for Mercurius to come forward. De Boskabouter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Mercurius misses.
Mercurius thumps De Boskabouter with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercurius scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mercurius.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Boskabouter.
De Boskabouter misses with a hook.
De Boskabouter blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick misses from De Boskabouter.
Mercurius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Boskabouter moves away.
Mercurius takes a swing at De Boskabouter's ribcage but misses.
De Boskabouter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mercurius counters with a nice uppercut.
Mercurius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Boskabouter tries to work over Mercurius's front leg with a kick but Mercurius checks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Boskabouter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mercurius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Boskabouter. That's going to slow Mercurius down.
An inside leg kick from De Boskabouter misses.
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 Rocky Mercurius will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
De Boskabouter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mercurius connects with a solid leg kick.
Mercurius throws a wild body kick that De Boskabouter sees coming a mile off.
De Boskabouter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Boskabouter feints and then cracks Mercurius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mercurius down.
Mercurius tries to work over De Boskabouter's front leg with a kick but De Boskabouter checks it.
De Boskabouter works over Mercurius's head and body with a nice combination.
De Boskabouter moves in looking to clinch but Mercurius pushes him off.
Mercurius throws a leg kick but De Boskabouter sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Boskabouter jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mercurius blocks a head kick by De Boskabouter.
De Boskabouter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mercurius wants to slow De Boskabouter down by chopping away at his legs.
De Boskabouter throws a low kick but Mercurius avoids it.
Mercurius misses with a body kick.
Mercurius throws a body punch but De Boskabouter moves out of range.
A jab from Mercurius misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Boskabouter defending well as Mercurius loads up on a big left hand.
De Boskabouter throws a head kick but Mercurius moves out of range.
De Boskabouter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Boskabouter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mercurius lands with a nice body punch.
Mercurius throws a chopping leg kick but De Boskabouter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mercurius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Boskabouter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mercurius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Boskabouter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mercurius misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick from De Boskabouter.
Mercurius blocks a leg kick.
De Boskabouter motions for Mercurius to come forward. De Boskabouter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mercurius throws a solid leg kick but De Boskabouter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mercurius.
Mercurius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rocky Mercurius is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Boskabouter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Boskabouter.
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!
Mercurius keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Boskabouter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mercurius is out of range and De Boskabouter settles back down.
De Boskabouter lands a lovely overhand right.
Mercurius throws a leg kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Mercurius.
Nice defenses there by De Boskabouter.
De Boskabouter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mercurius catches De Boskabouter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from De Boskabouter.
Mercurius shoots for a double leg takedown but De Boskabouter sprawls well. He's pushed Mercurius's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Boskabouter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
De Boskabouter shoots in looking for a takedown. Mercurius tries to sprawl out of it but De Boskabouter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mercurius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A low kick from De Boskabouter is predictable there
letting Mercurius counter with a right hand.
Mercurius drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mercurius trying to control the position from guard on top but De Boskabouter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Boskabouter being controlled here, momentarily.
Mercurius got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Boskabouter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mercurius has managed to get both his arms back between De Boskabouter's legs - danger averted.
De Boskabouter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mercurius wants to control from the top but De Boskabouter keeps moving.
Mercurius stopping the sweep attempt from De Boskabouter.
Mercurius wants to control from the top but De Boskabouter keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Boskabouter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mercurius cracks De Boskabouter with a solid left hand.
De Boskabouter wants to stand up but Mercurius is controlling him.
Mercurius scoring with punches to the head and body.
De Boskabouter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mercurius defends well.
De Boskabouter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Boskabouter has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mercurius is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for De Boskabouter.
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 Rocky Mercurius will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mercurius throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Boskabouter just misses with a punch to the body.
De Boskabouter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Boskabouter tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Mercurius.
Mercurius checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mercurius scores with a jab. De Boskabouter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Boskabouter throws an overhand right that lands on Mercurius's shoulder, as Mercurius tries to avoid the shot.
De Boskabouter blocks a low kick nicely.
Mercurius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Boskabouter was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercurius.
Mercurius slips under a jab.
Mercurius moves out of range as De Boskabouter throws a body kick.
De Boskabouter scores with a jab.
Mercurius is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mercurius looks to land a body kick but De Boskabouter moved away.
Mercurius fails with the takedown
and De Boskabouter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Boskabouter misses with a looping right.
Mercurius works De Boskabouter's body with a nice hook.
De Boskabouter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mercurius in his tracks.
Mercurius throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Boskabouter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Boskabouter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mercurius avoids the body shot from De Boskabouter.
A head kick misses from De Boskabouter.
De Boskabouter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercurius.
De Boskabouter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
De Boskabouter throws a sloppy head kick and Mercurius moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut there from Mercurius.
Mercurius lands a leg kick that knocks De Boskabouter off balance momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Boskabouter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mercurius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mercurius wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mercurius on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Boskabouter. De Boskabouter obviously looking to wear him down.
De Boskabouter misses with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good leg kick by Mercurius there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Boskabouter moves away from the strike by Mercurius.
Mercurius moves out of range of the body kick.
Mercurius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mercurius throws a low kick, looking for De Boskabouter's leg but De Boskabouter calmly moves out of range.
De Boskabouter scores with a leg kick.
De Boskabouter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mercurius's corner calls for a 1-2. Mercurius obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slow jab from Mercurius misses its intended target.
Mercurius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Boskabouter wants to clinch but Mercurius slips to the side
letting Mercurius counter with a right hand.
Mercurius throws a hook but De Boskabouter avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Boskabouter takes one to the chin there.
De Boskabouter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mercurius throws a leg kick which misses De Boskabouter's front leg but catches the back leg as De Boskabouter tries to avoid it.
De Boskabouter moves into the clinch.
Mercurius takes an elbow to the forehead.
De Boskabouter lands an elbow that stopped Mercurius in his tracks for a moment.
De Boskabouter lands an elbow inside that Mercurius shrugs off.
De Boskabouter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mercurius throws a punch but it's blocked by De Boskabouter.
Mercurius can't find room to land a body shot as De Boskabouter controls the action.
De Boskabouter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mercurius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Boskabouter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mercurius avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from Mercurius.
Mercurius tries a body shot but De Boskabouter blocks it.
Mercurius tightens his grip and picks De Boskabouter up, before dumping him to the ground. De Boskabouter manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Boskabouter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mercurius is aware though and is defending well.
De Boskabouter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius preventing the sweep.
De Boskabouter being controlled here, momentarily.
Mercurius working some strikes from top position.
Mercurius is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
De Boskabouter throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
De Boskabouter looking to control.
De Boskabouter is looking for a triangle here but Mercurius uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Boskabouter manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Mercurius clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mercurius is looking to score with low kicks.
De Boskabouter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mercurius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Boskabouter stuffs the takedown.
De Boskabouter misses with a body kick.
Mercurius is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
De Boskabouter moves out of range as Mercurius throws a body kick.
Mercurius misses with a low kick.
De Boskabouter fails with the takedown.
Mercurius will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mercurius thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Mercurius.
Mercurius thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Boskabouter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Mercurius misses.
Mercurius misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Boskabouter 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 Mercurius has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mercurius and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
De Boskabouter tries a low kick but Mercurius avoids it.
Mercurius moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mercurius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Boskabouter as he avoids it easily.
Mercurius throws a leg kick but De Boskabouter sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Boskabouter misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Boskabouter catches Mercurius with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Boskabouter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mercurius. That did some damage!
De Boskabouter misses with an uppercut.
Mercurius with a hook.
De Boskabouter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mercurius avoids the head kick by De Boskabouter.
Mercurius keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Boskabouter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mercurius.
De Boskabouter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercurius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius misses with a looping left.
De Boskabouter throws a push kick but Mercurius slaps the foot to one side.
De Boskabouter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mercurius bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Boskabouter's head.
Mercurius throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Boskabouter misses with an uppercut. Mercurius saw that one coming.
De Boskabouter fakes the leg kick and cracks Mercurius in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Boskabouter throws out a leg kick but Mercurius moves out of range and De Boskabouter only half commits.
A head kick misses from De Boskabouter.
De Boskabouter thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Boskabouter delivers a nice body kick.
De Boskabouter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mercurius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mercurius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Boskabouter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from De Boskabouter.
Mercurius connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Boskabouter. De Boskabouter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mercurius ducks under a wild hook from De Boskabouter.
De Boskabouter moves out of range as Mercurius throws a body kick.
De Boskabouter lands a head kick!
De Boskabouter slips a jab from Mercurius.
De Boskabouter defending well as Mercurius loads up on a big left hand.
Mercurius lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Boskabouter's sensitive parts.
Mercurius delivers a nice body kick.
Mercurius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mercurius throws a shot from downtown. De Boskabouter moves away and avoids it.
De Boskabouter scores with a hook.
Mercurius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mercurius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Boskabouter misses with a body shot.
Mercurius throws out a loose jab but De Boskabouter uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Boskabouter defending well as Mercurius loads up on a big left hand.
Mercurius misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Mercurius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mercurius throws a leg kick but De Boskabouter moved away.
A big right from De Boskabouter misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Boskabouter.
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!
Mercurius ducks under a wild hook from De Boskabouter.
Nice body kick there by De Boskabouter.
Mercurius feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Boskabouters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Boskabouter lands a high kick!
Mercurius looks to land a body kick but De Boskabouter moved away.
De Boskabouter throws a wild body kick that Mercurius sees coming a mile off.
De Boskabouter throws a low kick but Mercurius avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Paulus De Boskabouter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mercurius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
De Boskabouter dips to his left and cracks Mercurius with an uppercut!
De Boskabouter tries a low kick but Mercurius avoids it.
Good exchange - Mercurius coming out on top.
Mercurius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Boskabouter.
Mercurius decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mercurius prevents De Boskabouter from improving his position.
De Boskabouter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
De Boskabouter wants to get back to his feet but Mercurius passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mercurius will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mercurius wants to take a breather but De Boskabouter is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercurius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Boskabouter defending well though.
De Boskabouter tries to roll over but Mercurius keeps him under control.
De Boskabouter tries to kick Mercurius off but Mercurius keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
De Boskabouter kicks off Mercurius and gets to his feet.
De Boskabouter is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mercurius throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Boskabouter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mercurius's knee momentarily.
Mercurius will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Mercurius there.
De Boskabouter closes the distance and clinches.
Mercurius is trying to work for a single leg takedown but De Boskabouter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mercurius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mercurius lands a shot to the body.
Mercurius tries a body shot but De Boskabouter blocks it.
De Boskabouter throws an elbow but it misses.
Mercurius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Boskabouter's elbow.
Mercurius wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius blocks the elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Boskabouter gets underhooks to prevent Mercurius's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Mercurius.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, De Boskabouter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mercurius's brow.
Mercurius manages to break the clinch.
Mercurius is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Mercurius misses.
De Boskabouter throws a lazy head kick
and De Boskabouter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mercurius blocks the body kick.
Mercurius looks to land a left hand but De Boskabouter moved out of range nicely.
De Boskabouter throws a leg kick
and De Boskabouter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mercurius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Boskabouter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mercurius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Boskabouter.
A head kick from Mercurius lands but De Boskabouter takes it in his stride.
Mercurius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Boskabouter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mercurius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paulus De Boskabouter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Boskabouter looks for the body kick but Mercurius saw that one coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! De Boskabouter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mercurius - the referee stops the clock and De Boskabouter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mercurius. De Boskabouter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mercurius with a nice cross.
De Boskabouter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Boskabouter misses with a leg kick
and Mercurius counters with an inside leg kick.
De Boskabouter avoids a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Boskabouter checks a leg kick.
Mercurius swings widly with a right hand
and De Boskabouter counters with a solid body kick.
Crunch! De Boskabouter slams his shin into Mercurius's torso.
De Boskabouter scores with a one two! Mercurius had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Boskabouter connects with a high kick.
Mercurius drives through with a takedown into guard.
De Boskabouter has his feet on Mercurius's thighs here. He's pushed Mercurius off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mercurius screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulus De Boskabouter!
Paulus De Boskabouter is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Paulus De Boskabouter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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