PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bapu Burpha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Zackrisson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Burpha
vs
Zackrisson

173 cm
22
163 lbs
7 - 1 - 1

175 cm
22
159 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bapu Burpha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Zackrisson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Burpha.
Nice shot lands for Zackrisson.
Zackrisson's coach down at Hunter MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zackrisson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Burpha moves out of range.
Burpha throws a leg kick but Zackrisson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zackrisson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zackrisson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burpha.
Zackrisson looks for the body kick but Burpha saw that one coming.
Zackrisson blocks the body kick.
Zackrisson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burpha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burpha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Burpha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burpha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burpha looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Zackrisson moves away from the strike by Burpha.
Zackrisson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zackrisson blocks the body kick.
Burpha defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Burpha throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Burpha throws a head kick that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burpha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zackrisson moves away.
Burpha is looking to slow Zackrisson down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burpha. That's going to slow Zackrisson down.
Zackrisson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burpha throws a shot to the body.
Burpha throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Zackrisson counter with a right hand.
Burpha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zackrisson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burpha is out of range.
Zackrisson swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Burpha counter with a right hand.
Burpha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zackrisson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zackrisson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Burpha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burpha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zackrisson.
Zackrisson misses with a wild body shot.
Zackrisson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burpha is looking to counter with a body kick.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick which misses Burpha's front leg but catches the back leg as Burpha tries to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burpha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zackrisson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burpha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zackrisson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zackrisson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burpha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zackrisson misses with a wild body shot.
Burpha misses with a straight left.
Zackrisson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burpha takes one to the chin there.
Burpha thows a body kick. Zackrisson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zackrisson lands a nice shot to the body.
Zackrisson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zackrisson blocks a head kick by Burpha.
Zackrisson avoids the head kick by Burpha.
Zackrisson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zackrisson lands a nice shot to the body.
Zackrisson scores with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson throws out a leg kick but Burpha moves out of range and Zackrisson only half commits.
Nice straight punches there by Zackrisson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zackrisson.
Burpha throws out a loose jab but Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zackrisson lands a body shot.
Burpha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zackrisson motions for Burpha to come forward. Zackrisson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burpha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zackrisson with a jab.
Zackrisson lands with a nice body punch.
Burpha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zackrisson throws out the jab.
Burpha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zackrisson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Burpha counters with a low kick, right behind Zackrisson 's knee.
Zackrisson lands a leg kick that knocks Burpha off balance momentarily.
Zackrisson throws a poor cross that misses
and Burpha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zackrisson throws a leg kick which misses Burpha's front leg but catches the back leg as Burpha tries to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson lands a leg kick that knocks Burpha off balance momentarily.
Zackrisson misses with a shot to the body
and Burpha counters with a solid body kick.
Burpha scores with a jab. Zackrisson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Zackrisson as he connects with a hook.
Zackrisson throws a lazy right hand but Burpha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zackrisson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burpha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burpha slips under a jab.
Burpha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zackrisson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zackrisson takes a swing at Burpha's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zackrisson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burpha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zackrisson throws a low kick, looking for Burpha's leg but Burpha calmly moves out of range.
Burpha appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zackrisson. Burpha does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gabriel Zackrisson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Zackrisson moves out of range of the body kick from Burpha.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zackrisson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Burpha - the referee stops the clock and Zackrisson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Burpha. Zackrisson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zackrisson misses with a hook
and Zackrisson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burpha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zackrisson was well out of range. Poor timing from Burpha.
Burpha cracks a nice hook into Zackrisson's ribs.
Zackrisson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burpha is able to avoid easily.
A clash of legs there as Burpha blocks the low kick.
Zackrisson swings for the body but Burpha moves out of range.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Burpha moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Burpha blocks it.
Zackrisson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burpha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zackrisson throws a push kick but Burpha slaps the foot to one side.
Burpha appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burpha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burpha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zackrisson throws a right hand that misses
and Burpha counters with a nice leg kick.
Burpha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zackrisson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burpha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zackrisson throws a low kick but Burpha avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Zackrisson.
Burpha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zackrisson takes a swing at Burpha's ribcage but misses.
Burpha lands with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Burpha.
Burpha lands a head kick!
Burpha drops his hands momentarily and Zackrisson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burpha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zackrisson looks to land a right hand but Burpha moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burpha lands with a hook. Zackrisson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zackrisson throws the kick towards the body but Burpha avoids it.
Burpha looks to land a body kick but Zackrisson moved away.
Zackrisson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burpha misses with a low kick.
Zackrisson slips under a jab from Burpha.
Zackrisson misses with a looping left.
Burpha scores with a jab to the body.
Zackrisson throws a right hand that misses
letting Burpha counter with a right hand.
Zackrisson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donk. Zackrisson catches Burpha right on the button with a cross.
A head kick misses from Burpha.
Zackrisson defending well as Burpha loads up on a big left hand.
Zackrisson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burpha has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zackrisson lands a jab to the nose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Zackrisson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zackrisson blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zackrisson! But no joy.
Zackrisson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burpha.
Burpha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zackrisson on the side of the head.
Burpha misses with a straight right.
Burpha lands a lovely overhand right.
Burpha misses with a looping left.
Burpha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burpha blocks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Zackrisson.
Burpha avoids the head kick by Zackrisson.
Burpha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burpha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burpha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burpha tries to score with a low kick but Zackrisson moves his leg out of the way.
Zackrisson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burpha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burpha takes a swing at Zackrisson's ribcage but misses.
Zackrisson is looking to land body kicks.
Burpha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zackrisson to score with a decent uppercut.
Burpha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burpha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Burpha misses with a shot to the body
and Burpha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burpha loads up on a big right hand but Zackrisson slips the punch.
Burpha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burpha thumps Zackrisson with a low kick.
Zackrisson looks to throw the jab but Burpha is out of range.
Burpha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zackrisson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zackrisson lands a nice hook to Burpha's body. Burpha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bapu Burpha dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Zackrisson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burpha connects with the punch.
That kick from Burpha tenderised Zackrisson's leg. Zackrisson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burpha cracks the inside of Zackrisson's front leg.
Zackrisson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Burpha counters with a thumping low kick.
Zackrisson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burpha throws out the jab.
Zackrisson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burpha throws a head kick that misses.
Burpha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zackrisson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burpha slips under a jab.
Zackrisson staying out of range there.
Zackrisson tests Burpha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good leg kick by Burpha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burpha loads up on a big right hand but Zackrisson slips the punch.
Burpha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
A thudding body kick lands there by Burpha!
Burpha slips under a jab.
Burpha throws a head kick that misses.
Zackrisson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zackrisson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burpha misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Burpha misses
and Zackrisson counters with a low kick, right behind Burpha 's knee.
Burpha misses with a leg kick.
Zackrisson lands a really nice looking cross but Burpha seems unphased.
Zackrisson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zackrisson swings for the body but Burpha moves out of range.
Burpha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burpha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zackrisson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson just misses with a punch to the body.
Zackrisson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zackrisson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burpha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burpha looks for the body kick but Zackrisson saw that one coming.
Burpha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burpha scores with a three punch combo!
Zackrisson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zackrisson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Burpha on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Burpha throws a low kick but Zackrisson moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Burpha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zackrisson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zackrisson misses with a lunging right hand
and Burpha counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burpha throws a low kick but Zackrisson avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zackrisson! But no joy.
Burpha swings widly with a right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a leg kick.
Burpha throws a leg kick which misses Zackrisson's front leg but catches the back leg as Zackrisson tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zackrisson. Burpha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zackrisson drops his hands momentarily and Burpha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zackrisson throws the left hand but Burpha avoids the punch easily.
Burpha scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zackrisson throws a lazy right hand but Burpha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burpha throws a wild body kick that Zackrisson sees coming a mile off.
A lazy body kick from Burpha
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burpha misses with a right hand
letting Zackrisson counter with a right hand.
Zackrisson feints and then cracks Burpha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burpha down.
Burpha avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burpha.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burpha throws a body punch but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Burpha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zackrisson.
Decent striking displayed by Burpha there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Zackrisson misses its intended target.
Zackrisson lands with a shot to the body.
Burpha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burpha misses with a lunging right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zackrisson throws out a loose jab but Burpha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burpha moves away.
Zackrisson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burpha throws out the jab.
Zackrisson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Burpha with a body shot.
Burpha looks for the body kick but Zackrisson saw that one coming.
Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Burpha.
Burpha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burpha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zackrisson is out of range and Burpha settles back down.
It seemed like Zackrisson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Bapu Burpha did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Burpha thumps Zackrisson with a low kick.
Burpha wants to slow Zackrisson down by chopping away at his legs.
Zackrisson ducks under a wild hook from Burpha.
Zackrisson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zackrisson looks to throw the jab but Burpha is out of range.
Zackrisson fails to land with a series of punches.
Zackrisson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zackrisson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Burpha lands but Zackrisson takes it in his stride.
Zackrisson throws a series of punches but Burpha avoids them all with ease.
Zackrisson misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zackrisson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zackrisson is looking to slow Burpha down with leg kicks.
Burpha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zackrisson momentarily.
Zackrisson misses the jab.
Burpha is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice cross by Burpha.
Burpha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zackrisson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zackrisson throws a body shot but no joy.
Zackrisson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burpha defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Burpha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burpha throws a leg kick
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burpha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Burpha is predictable there
and Zackrisson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zackrisson blocks a head kick by Burpha.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zackrisson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zackrisson loads up on a big right hand but Burpha slips the punch.
Burpha lands a jab to Zackrisson's midsection.
Zackrisson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Zackrisson.
Burpha is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burpha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zackrisson throws a solid leg kick but Burpha takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zackrisson.
Burpha avoids a kick to the body.
Burpha takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zackrisson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burpha staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burpha defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Burpha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burpha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Burpha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick
and Burpha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burpha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zackrisson's calf.
Zackrisson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burpha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zackrisson throws out the jab.
Zackrisson drops his hands momentarily and Burpha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zackrisson misses with a straight left.
Zackrisson scores with a jab. Burpha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zackrisson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zackrisson motions for Burpha to come forward. Zackrisson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zackrisson throws a big shot that misses.
Burpha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burpha scores with a kick to the body.
Zackrisson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zackrisson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burpha keeps Zackrisson at a distance using the push kick.
Burpha misses with a body kick.
Burpha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
Burpha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zackrisson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Burpha moves out of range of the strikes.
Burpha misses with a leg kick
and Zackrisson counters with a nice uppercut.
Zackrisson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Zackrisson. Beautiful body shot.
Zackrisson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burpha throws out the jab.
Burpha throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zackrisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Gabriel Zackrisson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Zackrisson throws an overhand right that lands on Burpha's shoulder, as Burpha tries to avoid the shot.
Zackrisson throws a front kick aimed at Burpha's knee but Burpha avoids it well.
Burpha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zackrisson on the side of the head.
Burpha misses with a kick to the body.
Zackrisson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Burpha throws a head kick that misses.
Zackrisson thows a leg kick but Burpha checks it
and Burpha counters with a nice body shot.
Burpha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zackrisson slips a straight right by Burpha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burpha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zackrisson misses with a straight left.
And Burpha counters with a quick kick to the body but Zackrisson blocks it.
Burpha thows a leg kick but Zackrisson checks it
and Zackrisson counters with a nice uppercut.
Zackrisson tries to land a front kick but Burpha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burpha avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zackrisson swings widly with a right hand
and Burpha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Burpha.
Burpha throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zackrisson lands the left hand.
Burpha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burpha throws out a powerful jab.
Burpha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Zackrisson.
Burpha looks to land a body kick but Zackrisson moved away.
Burpha moves out of range of the strikes.
Zackrisson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burpha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burpha takes a swing at Zackrisson's ribcage but misses.
Zackrisson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zackrisson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burpha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Zackrisson misses.
Burpha throws a leg kick which misses Zackrisson's front leg but catches the back leg as Zackrisson tries to avoid it.
Zackrisson misses with a shot to the body
and Burpha counters with a low kick, right behind Zackrisson 's knee.
Zackrisson misses with a hook to the body
and Burpha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zackrisson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burpha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zackrisson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burpha can pounce on him.
Zackrisson is looking to land body kicks.
Burpha cracks a nice hook into Zackrisson's ribs.
Burpha misses with a body shot
and Zackrisson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A right-left combo lands from Burpha.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson throws a lazy uppercut
and Burpha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burpha cracks Zackrisson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burpha misses with a kick to the body
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burpha moves away.
Zackrisson throws a shot from downtown. Burpha moves away and avoids it.
Burpha connects with an inside leg kick.
Zackrisson moves out of range as Burpha throws a body kick.
Burpha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burpha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burpha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zackrisson lands with a right hand.
Burpha slips under a jab.
Zackrisson tried to score with a low kick but Burpha checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Burpha misses
and Zackrisson counters with a nice body shot.
Zackrisson missing with a left hand there. Burpha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burpha tries to score with a low kick but Zackrisson moves his leg out of the way.
Burpha blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burpha scores with a one two! Zackrisson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Burpha misses
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Burpha moves away from the strike by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burpha misses with a wild body shot.
Zackrisson throws an overhand right that lands on Burpha's shoulder, as Burpha tries to avoid the shot.
Burpha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zackrisson throws an off balance right hand
and Burpha counters with a thumping low kick.
Zackrisson misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bapu Burpha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burpha has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bapu Burpha!
Bapu Burpha is the new lightweight champion!
A less than humble Bapu Burpha misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.