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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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173 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Alves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alves throws an elbow but misses.
Alves throws an elbow that misses.
Robertson blocks an elbow strike from Alves.
Alves throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alves just misses with a elbow thrown towards Robertson's brow.
Robertson looking to slow down the pace here.
Alves prevents a body shot from Robertson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alves.
Robertson dodges an elbow strike from Alves.
Robertson dodges an elbow strike from Alves.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alves just misses with a elbow thrown towards Robertson's brow.
Robertson blocks an elbow strike from Alves.
Alves throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alves throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alves lands an elbow just above Robertson 's eye.
Robertson taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Robertson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alves throws an elbow but misses.
Alves pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alves throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Robertson avoids the elbow strike from Alves, against the cage.
Robertson lands a right hand.
Alves throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alves throws an elbow but it misses.
Alves misses with an elbow strike.
Alves throws an elbow that misses.
Alves blocks a body shot from Robertson.
Robertson avoids the elbow strike from Alves, against the cage.
Robertson avoids the elbow strike from Alves, against the cage.
Alves gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robertson throws a punch but it's blocked by Alves.
Robertson blocks an elbow strike from Alves.
Alves throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson blocks the elbow strike.
Robertson taking a breather.
Robertson blocks an elbow strike from Alves.
Robertson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Alves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robertson pulls his head out easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy.
Alves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robertson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson trying to control from Alves's half guard. Alves has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Robertson wants to pass the guard but Alves is keeping the position.
Alves is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Robertson is controlling him.
Robertson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alves is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Robertson is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Alves dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alves checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Robertson missing with a left hand there. Alves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alves lands a head kick. Robertson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alves.
Alves clinches up with Robertson and pushes him back against the cage.
Robertson avoids the elbow strike from Alves, against the cage.
Alves throws an elbow but it misses.
Robertson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robertson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alves throws an elbow that misses.
Robertson tries a body shot but Alves blocks it.
Alves pushes off an throws an elbow but Robertson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Robertson avoids the elbow strike from Alves, against the cage.
Alves misses with an elbow over the top.
Alves throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robertson lands an uppercut.
Alves lands an elbow just above Robertson 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Robertson's defenses.
Alves throws an elbow but it misses.
Robertson swings wildly with an uppercut but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robertson avoids the elbow strike from Alves, against the cage.
Robertson can't find room to land a body shot as Alves controls the action.
Alves looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Robertson fails to land.
Robertson throws a head punch that misses.
Robertson throws a punch but it's blocked by Alves.
Robertson blocks an elbow strike.
Robertson avoids the elbow strike from Alves, against the cage.
Alves creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Robertson blocks an elbow strike.
Robertson avoids the elbow strike from Alves, against the cage.
Robertson avoids a wild elbow strike from Alves.
Robertson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alves's elbow.
Robertson looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alves or not.
Alves misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alves just misses with a elbow thrown towards Robertson's brow.
Robertson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robertson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alves throws an elbow but it misses.
Alves blocks an uppercut.
Alves looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robertson digs a right hand underneath Alves's ribcage. Alves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alves creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Robertson blocks an elbow strike from Alves.
Alves looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alves throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alves.
Robertson throws a punch but it's blocked by Alves.
Alves creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Robertson is leaning against Alves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robertson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alves throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alves.
Robertson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alves just misses with a elbow thrown towards Robertson's brow.
Robertson misses with a punch to the body.
Alves blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robertson.
Nice elbow from Alves.
Robertson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alves throws an elbow that misses.
Robertson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Robertson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alves.
Robertson avoids the elbow strike from Alves, against the cage.
Alves pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Alves clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Alves breaks Robertson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Alves is really struggling to control Robertson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Robertson trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves is pushing down on Robertson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robertson is fighting to maintain full guard but Alves has managed to sneak the leg through.
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 Brian Alves will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big right from Robertson misses.
Alves fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Robertson. Beautiful body shot.
Alves scoring well with a low kick there.
Robertson throws a shot from downtown. Alves moves away and avoids it.
Alves misses with a body kick.
Robertson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alves's head.
Robertson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Robertson tries to score with a low kick but Alves moves his leg out of the way.
Robertson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Robertson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alves.
Alves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alves throws a nice looking combination but Robertson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robertson takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves misses with a leg kick.
Robertson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alves throws a half hearted mid kick.
Robertson motions for Alves to come forward. Robertson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robertson misses with a straight left.
Alves slips a straight right by Robertson.
Alves throws a body kick that misses.
Robertson moves out of range of the body kick from Alves.
Alves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robertson.
Robertson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Robertson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Robertson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robertson cracks Alves with a good jab.
Robertson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alves.
Alves throws a head kick but Robertson moves out of range.
Alves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson looks to land a left hand but Alves moved out of range nicely.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robertson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alves misses with a kick to the body.
Alves misses with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Robertson.
Alves throws a head kick that Robertson semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves has managed to clinch.
Robertson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robertson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alves's elbow.
Robertson working aggressively here.
Robertson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alves misses with an elbow strike.
Robertson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alves lands an elbow just above Robertson 's eye.
Robertson avoids a wild elbow strike from Alves.
Robertson blocks an elbow strike from Alves.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brian Alves has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alves creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alves pushes off an throws an elbow but Robertson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Robertson blocks an elbow strike.
Robertson lands a nice elbow.
Robertson working aggressively here.
Alves lands an elbow just above Robertson 's eye.
Robertson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alves throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Robertson scores with a shot to the side of Alves's head.
Robertson misses with a punch on the inside.
Alves comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Robertson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alves lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Brian Robertson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves pushes off an throws an elbow but Robertson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alves lands an elbow just above Robertson 's eye.
Robertson is rocked!
Alves blocks an uppercut.
Robertson is still on wobbly legs! Can Alves finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robertson.
Robertson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robertson tries a body shot but Alves blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alves just misses with a elbow thrown towards Robertson's brow.
Robertson is trying to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alves just misses with a elbow thrown towards Robertson's brow.
Robertson seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alves throws an elbow but misses.
Robertson is stalling here.
Robertson tries to pull guard but Alves holds him up against the cage and eventually Robertson drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Alves clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Robertson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Robertson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alves.
Alves throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A shot to the liver by Robertson. Beautiful body shot.
Robertson misses with a body shot.
Brian Alves is winning the standup battle so far.
Alves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alves turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alves scores with a head kick. Robertson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Robertson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Robertson wants to clinch up but Alves keeps it at a distance.
Robertson misses with a lunging right hand
and Alves moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves pushes off an throws an elbow but Robertson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Robertson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Alves misses with an elbow strike.
Robertson blocks an elbow strike from Alves.
Robertson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robertson avoids the elbow strike from Alves, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robertson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alves.
Robertson swings wildly with an uppercut but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alves throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alves throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Robertson lands with a left to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alves.
Alves looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Robertson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robertson.
Alves creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Alves.
Alves throws an elbow but it misses.
Robertson blocks the elbow strike.
Robertson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robertson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alves just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws an elbow but it misses.
Robertson lands a left hand.
Alves pushes off an throws an elbow but Robertson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alves blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alves throws an elbow but misses.
Robertson blocks an elbow strike from Alves.
Robertson can't find room to land a body shot as Alves controls the action.
Robertson avoids the elbow strike from Alves, against the cage.
Alves pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Robertson working aggressively here.
Robertson misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robertson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robertson working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robertson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson blocks the elbow strike.
Alves throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Robertson avoids a wild elbow strike from Alves.
Robertson tries a body shot but Alves blocks it.
Alves gets underhooks to prevent Robertson's takedown attempt.
Brian Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Robertson.
Alves throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Robertson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robertson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alves looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alves looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Robertson can't find room to land a body shot as Alves controls the action.
Robertson is trying to maintain a safe position but Alves gets an underhook and turns Robertson into the cage.
Robertson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robertson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Robertson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alves pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Robertson avoids a wild elbow strike from Alves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson blocks an elbow strike from Alves.
Robertson gets through Alves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Robertson struggles to land a body shot inside as Alves controls his hands.
Robertson jumps guard but Alves stands there with Robertson around his waist. Robertson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alves creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alves throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alves throws an elbow but it misses.
Alves throws an elbow that misses.
Robertson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robertson blocks the elbow strike.
Robertson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Alves regains guard immediately.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Alves had his way with Brian Robertson in that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Robertson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Alves throws a front kick aimed at Robertson's knee but Robertson avoids it well.
Alves moves out of range of the strikes.
Robertson misses with an uppercut.
Robertson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That kick from Alves tenderised Robertson's leg. Robertson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Robertson defending well as Alves loads up on a big left hand.
Alves throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alves wants to slow Robertson down by chopping away at his legs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Alves - that will leave a mark!
Alves throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Robertson's head.
Robertson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alves.
Alves lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Robertson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Alves.
Alves scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves scores with a head kick.
Alves dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robertson. That did some damage!
Alves misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alves.
Alves bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alves throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brian Alves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alves darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Robertson throws out a loose jab but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robertson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alves fakes the leg kick and cracks Robertson in the body.
Alves with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robertson's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alves, right into the meat.
Alves turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alves connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alves thows a body kick. Robertson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Alves scores with a kick to the body.
Alves throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alves lands a leg kick that knocks Robertson off balance momentarily.
Robertson avoids the head kick by Alves.
Robertson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alves ducks under a wild hook from Robertson.
Robertson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alves is fending him off so far but Robertson persists. Nope, Alves circles away and we're back to standing.
Alves lands with a hook. Robertson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alves lets loose with a powerful body kick. Robertson will feel that in the morning.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alves throws a chopping leg kick but Robertson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Alves.
Alves throws a series of punches but Robertson moves out of range.
Robertson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brian Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves misses with a kick to the body
and Alves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alves fakes the leg kick and cracks Robertson in the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Robertson, right into the meat.
Robertson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alves looks to land a body kick but Robertson moved away.
Brian Robertson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A solid leg kick lands there for Alves.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robertson swats away the attempt to clinch by Alves.
Robertson misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves scores with a one two! Robertson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alves scores with a jab.
Robertson tests Alves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robertson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Robertson throws a push kick but Alves slaps the foot to one side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alves.
Alves misses with a body kick.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Alves throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Robertson connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robertson 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.
Alves lands a head kick!
Robertson throws a right hand that misses
and Alves counters with an outside leg kick.
Robertson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alves, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Alves!
Brian Alves retains his welterweight title!
A less than humble Brian Alves misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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