PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alun Warburton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silva Zoldyck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva Zoldyck will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Warburton
vs
Zoldyck

180 cm
18
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
205 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Good knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alun Warburton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Silva Zoldyck!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for Zoldyck.

Warburton instigates a clinch.
Warburton lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck lands a nice uppercut.
Warburton lands a right hand.
Warburton misses with the head strike.
Warburton missing with knees to the body.
Zoldyck pushes Warburton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zoldyck has had enough of the clinch but Warburton keeps him there for the moment.
We've been hearing reports that Warburton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Zoldyck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Warburton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warburton slips a jab and a cross from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Warburton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zoldyck defends well and Warburton ends up having to push Zoldyck into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
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!
Warburton thuds a left hand into Zoldyck's body.
Zoldyck is looking to chop away at Warburton's legs.
Warburton misses with an uppercut
enabling Zoldyck to counter with a crisp jab.
Zoldyck scores with a leg kick.
Zoldyck misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyck takes a swing at Warburton's ribcage but misses.
Zoldyck throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Warburton misses with a straight left.
Zoldyck lands with a nice body kick.
Zoldyck slips under a jab.
A big left from Warburton misses.
Zoldyck misses with an uppercut. Warburton saw that one coming.
Zoldyck scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zoldyck ducks under a wild hook from Warburton.
Warburton misses the shot to the body.
Zoldyck takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zoldyck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warburton.
Zoldyck throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Warburton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Zoldyck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warburton lands a nice looking body shot.
Warburton blocks a low kick nicely.
Warburton tries to counter by clinching up but Zoldyck breaks away and moves out of range.
Silva Zoldyck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warburton throws a shot from downtown. Zoldyck moves away and avoids it.
Zoldyck moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Warburton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zoldyck circles away.
Zoldyck only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zoldyck moves out of range as Warburton strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zoldyck, right into the meat.
Zoldyck moves out of range as Warburton strikes.
Warburton throws an off balance right hand
and Zoldyck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zoldyck scoring well with a low kick there.
Zoldyck throws a solid leg kick but Warburton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zoldyck.
Zoldyck throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zoldyck takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Zoldyck misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zoldyck.
Warburton loads up on a big right hand but Zoldyck slips the punch.
Jab from Zoldyck.
A lazy left from Zoldyck finds it's target.
Warburton throws a jab but it's blocked by Zoldyck.
Warburton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zoldyck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zoldyck scores with a punch to the head.
Warburton throws a right hand that misses
and Zoldyck counters with a nice uppercut.
Zoldyck tries a head kick but it misses.
Zoldyck moves away from the strike by Warburton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warburton fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warburton misses with an uppercut. Zoldyck saw that one coming.

Zoldyck drops Warburton with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Warburton looks back up at him and smiles so Zoldyck waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Warburton is rocked!
Zoldyck scores with a leg kick.
Oh Warburton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Warburton jabs Zoldyck right on the nose. Zoldyck blinks but takes it well.
Zoldyck misses the shot to the body.
Warburton seems to have got his legs back now.
Zoldyck takes a swing at Warburton's ribcage but misses.
Warburton throws a right hand that misses
and Zoldyck counters with an outside leg kick.

Warburton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Warburton is looking for a kimura but Zoldyck is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Warburton to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Warburton is working for a kimura but Zoldyck is defending it quite comfortably.

Warburton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zoldyck is just riding it out for now. Warburton eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silva Zoldyck dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Zoldyck lands a jab to Warburton's midsection.
Zoldyck catches Warburton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slow jab from Warburton misses its intended target.
Zoldyck now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good shot there by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck lands a slapping body shot.
Zoldyck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zoldyck.
Warburton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zoldyck throws out the jab.
Warburton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Warburton blocks a jab.
Warburton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zoldyck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warburton was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoldyck.
Warburton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Warburton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Warburton.
Zoldyck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zoldyck ducks under a wild hook from Warburton.
Crunch! Zoldyck slams his shin into Warburton's torso.
Zoldyck moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Warburton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoldyck moves away.
Zoldyck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Warburton at a distance.
Warburton looks to land a right hand but Zoldyck moved out of range.
Warburton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zoldyck throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Warburton throws a right hand that misses
and Zoldyck counters with an outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zoldyck has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Zoldyck drops Warburton with a beautiful combination! Warburton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zoldyck is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warburton throws a right hand that misses
and Zoldyck counters with a body kick.
Zoldyck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warburton.
Warburton loads up on a big right hand but Zoldyck slips the punch.
Silva Zoldyck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zoldyck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warburton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zoldyck.
Warburton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zoldyck keeps the fight on the outside.
Zoldyck is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Warburton with a body shot.
Warburton with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Warburton. That snapped Zoldyck's head back.

Warburton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Warburton wants to pass the guard but Zoldyck is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Warburton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Warburton trying to pass the guard but Zoldyck defending well.

Warburton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoldyck works his way to full guard. Good work.

Warburton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zoldyck is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zoldyck has escaped and now he's on top!

Warburton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zoldyck puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Warburton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Warburton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Zoldyck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Warburton looking for subs off his back but Zoldyck has passed one foot through into half guard.
Warburton works his way to full guard. Good work.

Warburton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zoldyck passes into half guard.
Warburton wants to sweep but Zoldyck has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silva Zoldyck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Zoldyck slips a jab from Warburton.
Zoldyck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zoldyck throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Warburton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zoldyck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warburton moves away.
Nice defenses there by Zoldyck.
Warburton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zoldyck defending well as Warburton loads up on a big left hand.
Warburton is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Zoldyck's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Zoldyck fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Warburton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Warburton misses with an uppercut.
Zoldyck appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Warburton avoids the body shot from Zoldyck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoldyck moves out of range of the strikes.
Warburton throws a hook but Zoldyck avoids it easily.
Zoldyck looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zoldyck throws a body kick that misses.
Zoldyck scores with a punch to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Warburton cracks Zoldyck with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Zoldyck.
Warburton just misses with a punch to the body.
Zoldyck throws a body shot but no joy.
Warburton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zoldyck to score with a decent uppercut.
Zoldyck chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zoldyck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Warburton.
Warburton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zoldyck.
Warburton loads up on a big right hand but Zoldyck slips the punch.

Warburton forces Zoldyck back against the cage and clinches.
Zoldyck misses with some punches.
Warburton struggles to land a body shot inside as Zoldyck controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Warburton tries a knee to the head but Zoldyck blocks it.
Zoldyck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoldyck is trying to stall.
Warburton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Warburton fails to land.
Zoldyck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zoldyck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warburton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zoldyck.
Warburton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zoldyck has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Warburton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zoldyck has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zoldyck - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Warburton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zoldyck blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zoldyck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Zoldyck.

Warburton gets control of Zoldyck's arms and successfully pulls guard. Warburton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Warburton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zoldyck stacks Warburton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zoldyck!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warburton is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Zoldyck wants to control but Warburton is keeping him busy.
Warburton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zoldyck's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Warburton tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Zoldyck has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warburton is desperately trying to improve his position but Zoldyck has a good base and remains in mount.
Warburton is working hard here to advance position.
Warburton sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Warburton looking for submissions off his back.
Warburton is looking for a sweep. Zoldyck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Warburton has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Zoldyck escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Zoldyck!
Warburton tries to buck Zoldyck off but Zoldyck is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silva Zoldyck really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Warburton throws an overhand right that lands on Zoldyck's shoulder, as Zoldyck tries to avoid the shot.
Zoldyck tries to land a front kick but Warburton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Warburton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zoldyck uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Warburton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Warburton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd cheers as Warburton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zoldyck doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Zoldyck misses.
Zoldyck catches Warburton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No luck for Warburton with that takedown attempt.
Zoldyck now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoldyck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warburton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Warburton throws out a loose jab but Zoldyck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warburton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warburton lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Warburton misses its intended target.
Zoldyck missing with a left hand there. Warburton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zoldyck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Warburton.
Warburton tries to clinch there but Zoldyck circles away.
Warburton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Warburton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck connects with a single shot there.
Zoldyck connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Warburton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zoldyck looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zoldyck throws a leg kick but Warburton checks it.
Warburton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Warburton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warburton misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warburton misses with a hook. Zoldyck ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Warburton.
Zoldyck slips a jab from Warburton.
Zoldyck is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Zoldyck misses with a series of wild punches.
Zoldyck lands with a thumping leg kick.
Warburton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zoldyck can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warburton throws a hook but Zoldyck blocks it.
Warburton throws a lazy uppercut
and Zoldyck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zoldyck cracks Warburton with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Warburton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zoldyck connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warburton moves in looking to clinch but Zoldyck pushes him off.
Warburton missing with a left hand there. Zoldyck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zoldyck attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Warburton throws an off balance right hand
and Zoldyck counters with a nice uppercut.
Zoldyck ducks under a wild hook from Warburton.
Warburton wants to clinch up but Zoldyck keeps it at a distance.
Zoldyck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Warburton.
Zoldyck appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Warburton throws a hook but Zoldyck blocks it.
Zoldyck misses with a body kick.
Jab by Zoldyck.
Warburton cracks Zoldyck with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Warburton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck swings for the body but Warburton moves out of range.
Warburton looks to land a left hand but Zoldyck moved out of range nicely.
Warburton blocks a jab.
Warburton's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Warburton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Warburton throws a jab but it's blocked by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zoldyck darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Warburton missing with a left hand there. Zoldyck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Warburton throws an off balance right hand
and Zoldyck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zoldyck throws a push kick but Warburton slaps the foot to one side.
Zoldyck throws a leg kick but Warburton moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silva Zoldyck dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Warburton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Zoldyck. Warburton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warburton misses with a hook.
Warburton loads up on a big right hand but Zoldyck slips the punch.
Zoldyck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warburton throws out the jab.
Zoldyck jabs Warburton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zoldyck looks to land a right hand but Warburton moved out of range.
Warburton looks to land a left hand but Zoldyck moved out of range nicely.
Zoldyck throws a nice inside leg kick.
Warburton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zoldyck.
Warburton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Warburton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoldyck connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Warburton throws a lazy right hand but Zoldyck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zoldyck flicks out a counter leg kick but Warburton steps away.
Warburton misses with a hook.
Zoldyck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Zoldyck misses.
Zoldyck scoring well with a low kick there.
Zoldyck connects with a looping right hand.
Zoldyck is looking to slow Warburton down with leg kicks.
Warburton has a takedown stuffed.
A nice side step and Zoldyck releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zoldyck throws the left hand but Warburton avoids the punch easily.
Warburton throws a shot from downtown. Zoldyck moves away and avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck misses with a hook. Warburton ducked under it nicely.
Warburton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zoldyck.
Zoldyck tests Warburton's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Warburton throws a lazy uppercut
and Zoldyck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zoldyck scores with a jab to the head.
Zoldyck looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warburton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zoldyck defending well as Warburton loads up on a big left hand.
Zoldyck looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Warburton is defended easily by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Warburton moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zoldyck.
Warburton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zoldyck avoids it.

Zoldyck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick from Zoldyck misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warburton throws a hook but Zoldyck avoids it easily.
Zoldyck misses with a left hand

and Warburton moves into the clinch.
Warburton trying to land knees to the body.
Alun Warburton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zoldyck misses with some punches.
Warburton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zoldyck smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alun Warburton. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Zoldyck cracks Warburton with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zoldyck has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Warburton to stand back up!
Zoldyck throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Warburton misses with a right hand
and Zoldyck counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Warburton thinking.
Warburton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warburton wants to clinch
and Zoldyck counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Warburton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Warburton jabs at Zoldyck's body.
Zoldyck throws out a leg kick but Warburton moves out of range and Zoldyck only half commits.
Warburton tries to counter by clinching up but Zoldyck breaks away and moves out of range.
Zoldyck misses with a shot to the body

and Warburton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Warburton.

Zoldyck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zoldyck tests Warburton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Warburton misses with a hook. Zoldyck ducked under it nicely.
Warburton is looking to clinch.
Warburton throws a lazy uppercut
and Zoldyck counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zoldyck throws a leg kick but Warburton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Warburton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warburton was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoldyck.
Alun Warburton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Warburton misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Zoldyck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zoldyck 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 45:50
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 45:50
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silva Zoldyck! Silva Zoldyck retains his light heavyweight title!
Silva Zoldyck seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.