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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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194 lbs
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187 lbs
41 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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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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