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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olli Lindholm (ranked 1059 p4p, 2724 weight class) and The Devils Outlaw (ranked 119 p4p, 314 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Outlaw's choice of entrance music: For The Outlawz by Moonshine Bandits. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Olli Lindholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Devils Outlaw!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Outlaw scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lindholm has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Outlaw is on him like a limpet, forcing Lindholm back against the cage.
Lindholm prevents the takedown attempt.
Lindholm can't find room to land a body shot as Outlaw controls the action.
Outlaw takes an elbow to the temple.
Outlaw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Outlaw just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lindholm's brow.
Lindholm missing with knees to the body.
Lindholm misses with a body punch.
A short right from Outlaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Outlaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lindholm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lindholm pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Outlaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Lindholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindholm tries to land knees in the clinch but Outlaw avoids the damage to the body.
Outlaw managing to block the knees to the body from Lindholm.
Lindholm lands a good knee to the midsection. Outlaw won't want to take too many of those.
Lindholm trying to land knees to the body.
Outlaw blocks a body shot from Lindholm.
Lindholm misses with a punch to the body.
Outlaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Outlaw can't find room to land a body shot as Lindholm controls the action.
Lindholm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Outlaw avoids it.
Lindholm managing to block the knees to the body from Outlaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outlaw is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lindholm is defending well for now.
Lindholm has a couple of punches blocked by Outlaw.
Outlaw turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
An elbow from Outlaw crashes against the mat.
Lindholm is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindholm explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Lindholm lands a jab to the head.
Outlaw scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Outlaw works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lindholm is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Outlaw in side control lands a decent elbow.
Outlaw creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lindholm wants to get back to his feet but Outlaw drags him back down.
Outlaw lands some shots froms side control.
Outlaw in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Lindholm looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Outlaw turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Devils Outlaw!
During a confident post fight interview, The Devils Outlaw thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noah Anderson (ranked 23 p4p, 217 weight class) and Ali Amir (ranked 4 p4p, 33 weight class). Anderson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bassically by Tei Shi. Amir has chosen Mastodon - Gobblers of Dregs as his entrance music. Noah Anderson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Noah Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Amir!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Amir darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
 It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Good shot there by Anderson.
 It looks like Ali Amir has been cut.
Amir has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amir. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amir.
Amir only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Amir tries a head kick but it misses.
It appears Anderson was looking to counter with a kick there.
A head kick misses from Amir.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses.
Amir steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Amir misses with a head kick.
Anderson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amir moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amir lands the left hand.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Amir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Amir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amir can pounce on him.
Amir lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Amir lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Amir changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Amir has taken the fight to the clinch.
Amir scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Amir.
Amir struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Anderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Amir prevents Anderson from breaking the clinch.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Amir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Noah Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Amir buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body. Amir takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anderson throws a body punch but Amir moves out of range.
Amir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amir is looking to score with low kicks.
Amir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Anderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Amir lands with a kick to the temple. Anderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Anderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Noah Anderson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Anderson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Amir scores with a counter punch that sends Anderson to the canvas! Amir smells blood - he's punishing Anderson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Anderson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Amir!
Ali Amir is the new heavyweight champion!
Ali Amir seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drax Bautista (ranked 387 p4p, 659 weight class) and Tobig Tofail (ranked 57 p4p, 99 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drax Bautista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tobig Tofail!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bautista jabs at Tofail's body.
Tofail cracks Bautista with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tofail misses with a straight left.
Tofail misses with a lunging right hand
and Bautista makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tofail really felt that one!
Bautista works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bautista throws a right hand that misses
and Tofail makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bautista really felt that one!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bautista rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tofail counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tofail throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Drax Bautista has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tofail ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bautista moves away.
Tofail takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tofail.
Bautista ducks under a wild hook from Tofail.
It looked like Bautista wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tofail works the jab nicely.
Tofail sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bautista lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tofail bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tofail doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tofail misses with a hook. Bautista ducked under it nicely.
And Bautista counters with a quick kick to the body but Tofail blocks it.
Drax Bautista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bautista throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bautista looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tofail walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Bautista misses.
Tofail throws out a counter right but Bautista avoids it with no problem.
Tofail blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bautista connects with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Bautista misses
and Tofail counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bautista! Tofail lets Bautista back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Bautista is rocked!
Bautista is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tofail.
Tofail throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tofail steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bautista.
Tofail throws a counter combo.
Bautista cracks Tofail with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tofail lands with a straight right. Bautista didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tofail misses with a kick to the body.
Bautista misses with a straight left.
Bautista misses with a left hand
and Tofail makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tofail tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bautista is able to avoid easily.
Bautista is looking to counter punch.
Bautista throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bautista scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobig Tofail dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drax Bautista's cut.
That's time! Bautista's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tofail lands a big uppercut and Bautista crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bautista looks OK. Tofail waves Bautista back to his feet!
Tobig Tofail seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bautista scores with a kick to the body.
Bautista cracks Tofail with a good jab.
Tofail has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tofail throws out a loose jab but Bautista uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Bautista misses its target.
Tofail moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Tofail's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bautista throws a right hand that misses
and Tofail counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bautista! Tofail lets Bautista back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Bautista is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Bautista misses the target.
Bautista misses with a left hand
and Tofail counters with a huge right that knocks Bautista out cold! Tofail is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tobig Tofail!
In his post fight interview, Tobig Tofail started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bagel Boss (ranked 970 p4p, 701 weight class) and Leon Smith (ranked 132 p4p, 96 weight class). Boss comes to the cage accompanied by 6 Foot 7 Foot. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bagel Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Leon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boss thumps Smith with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Boss.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boss loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boss with a body shot.
Smith motions for Boss to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boss looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boss misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Boss ducks down to avoid it.
Boss throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Boss looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Boss is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
We've been told by Boss's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boss.
Boss ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Boss just misses with a punch to the body.
Boss misses with a straight right.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boss moves out of range of the body kick.
Boss throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Boss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Boss throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boss throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Boss's head but Boss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boss to score with a decent uppercut.
Boss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boss scores with a nice head shot.
That kick from Boss tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith throws a body punch but Boss moves out of range.
Boss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Bagel Boss has been cut.
Good leg kick by Boss.
Boss throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeps Boss at a distance using the push kick.
Boss throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Boss's shoulder, as Boss tries to avoid the shot.
Smith slips a jab from Boss.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boss lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Boss counters with a straight right hand.
Bagel Boss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boss misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Boss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
It looked like Boss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boss misses the jab.
Boss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boss 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.
Boss lands with an overhand left.
Boss throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Boss slips the punch.
Boss swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boss had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Boss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith slips a jab from Boss.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Boss's front leg but catches the back leg as Boss tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bagel Boss will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bagel Boss's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boss throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boss throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Boss lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Boss goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boss throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws out a counter right but Boss avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Boss paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Boss misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boss throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Boss swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Boss.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Boss.
Smith raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Boss throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bagel Boss's cut is getting worse.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boss takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boss is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Boss to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Boss looks to clinch but Smith throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Boss taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Leon Smith!
Leon Smith took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Knock Out Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Lancaster (ranked 573 p4p, 647 weight class) and Red Jesus Karter (ranked 76 p4p, 90 weight class). Red Jesus Karter told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Red Jesus Karter!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karter moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Karter lands a jab to Lancaster's midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lancaster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
and Karter counters with an inside leg kick.
Lancaster lands with an uppercut that bounces Karter off the cage and back into range.
Lancaster sizes up Karter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karter counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Karter slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karter digs a good hook to Lancaster's body.
Lancaster throws a push kick but Karter slaps the foot to one side.
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karter.
A nice side step and Karter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Karter moved out of range.
Lancaster swings widly with a right hand
and Karter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster misses with a straight left.
Lancaster throws a front kick aimed at Karter's knee but Karter avoids it well.
Lancaster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karter momentarily.
Henry Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster swings widly with a right hand
and Karter counters with a nice leg kick.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Karter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Henry Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karter lands a glancing blow to the side of Lancaster's head.
Karter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lancaster. Lancaster circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Karter staying out of range there.
Karter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karter slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Karter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancaster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster throws a hook but Karter avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster misses with a body shot
and Karter counters with a slapping leg kick.
A shot to the body from Lancaster misses
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancaster is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
and Karter counters with a nice body shot.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Karter counters with a straight right hand.
Karter stuns Lancaster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Karter moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Karter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Karter.
Karter feints and then cracks Lancaster's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lancaster down.
Karter slips a straight right by Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a straight left.
Karter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Karter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster throws a sloppy head kick and Karter moves out of range easily.
Karter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Karter moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Karter misses.
Karter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Karter connects with an inside leg kick.
Karter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lancaster had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Karter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lancaster pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Karter back to the cage. Lancaster follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
and Karter counters with a right hand to the body.
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karter appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lancaster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karter. Karter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
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!
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
Karter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lancaster throws a jab when Karter was well out of range.
Karter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancaster throws out the jab.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Karter to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Karter.
Karter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karter looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lancaster cracks Karter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Lancaster loads up on a big right hand but Karter slips the punch.
Karter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster throws a series of punches but Karter avoids them all with ease.
Karter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karter lands with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Henry Lancaster will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lancaster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Karter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karter staying out of range there.
Lancaster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lancaster with a jab.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Lancaster scores with a nice strike.
Karter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karter manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Lancaster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster.
A nice side step and Karter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Karter moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Karter feints a counter leg kick.
Karter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancaster throws out the jab.
Lancaster connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Lancaster is predictable there
and Karter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karter counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lancaster has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lancaster enables Karter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lancaster manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lancaster being controlled here, momentarily.
Karter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is controlling Karter's posture.
Lancaster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Karter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Karter's head but Karter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Karter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Lancaster finds it's way through Karter's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Henry Lancaster is winning the standup battle so far.
Karter with a hook.
Karter shoots in and drives through. Lancaster sprawls well.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
As Lancaster backs off Karter throws a huge counter combo but Lancaster manages to avoid it all.
Karter misses with an uppercut.
Karter moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Karter's head but Karter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lancaster drops Karter with a beautiful combination! Karter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lancaster is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karter slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lancaster.
Lancaster has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Karter.
Karter lands a leg kick that knocks Lancaster off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Karter counter with a right hand.
Lancaster throws an off balance right hand
and Karter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Karter counters with a nice uppercut.
Karter lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice cross by Karter.
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Karter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karter moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster is rocked!
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karter tries a quick counter leg kick but Lancaster is wise to it.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Karter counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lancaster! Karter lets Lancaster back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Lancaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Lancaster misses
and Karter counters with a hugh head kick that removes Lancaster from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Red Jesus Karter!
An intense looking Red Jesus Karter took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Ok so fuck you dad, your genes would have left me with genital dwarfism but fortunately I only got the hair.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tanaka Matsuda (ranked 98 p4p, 180 weight class) and Kiryu Kazuma (ranked 16 p4p, 23 weight class). Matsuda's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gojira - Another World. Kazuma has chosen Uroko by Dir En Grey as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanaka Matsuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiryu Kazuma!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kazuma misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsuda, as that shot connected.
Matsuda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuda scores with punches from side control.
Matsuda trying to control the action but Kazuma is working from the bottom.
Matsuda lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kazuma down.
Matsuda landing strikes.
Matsuda scoring with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazuma pushes Matsuda away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Matsuda gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Matsuda wants to control but Kazuma is keeping him busy.
Matsuda 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.
Kazuma is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Matsuda is working Kazuma over with some ground and pound from side control.
Matsuda cracks Kazuma with a big right hand but Kazuma just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Matsuda scoring with punches from side control.
Matsuda throws a strike aimed at the side of Kazuma's head but Kazuma avoids it well.
Kazuma parries the strikes from Matsuda easily there. Matsuda is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kazuma to escape.
Matsuda throws an elbow but Kazuma slips to the side and avoids it well.
Matsuda creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Matsuda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazuma keeps working.
Kazuma is working to avoid the ground and pound but Matsuda connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Matsuda lands a decent elbow from side control.
Matsuda landing a few strikes.
Matsuda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazuma keeps working.
Kazuma prevents Matsuda from moving into mount.
Check out the look on Matsuda's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Matsuda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kazuma is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Matsuda has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Matsuda lands a few punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Matsuda lands a decent elbow from side control.
Matsuda tries for a kimura but Kazuma is defending well.
Matsuda cracks Kazuma with a big elbow.
Matsuda trying to control the action but Kazuma is working from the bottom.
Matsuda lands a few punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuda lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kazuma down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanaka Matsuda dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kazuma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matsuda lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kazuma misses with a looping left.
Kazuma misses with a hook.
Matsuda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matsuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazuma can do to turn this around?
Matsuda punishes Kazuma's body with a nice straight punch.
Matsuda lands a jab.
Matsuda jabs Kazuma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matsuda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kazuma misses with a right hand
and Matsuda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuda prevents Kazuma from getting back to his feet.
Matsuda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Matsuda lands a couple of elbows.
Matsuda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda trying to control but Kazuma is working from the bottom.
Matsuda passes Kazuma's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Matsuda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matsuda stops Kazuma from getting back to his feet.
Matsuda seems to be working for a kimura but Kazuma defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Matsuda moves into full mount! Kazuma won't be happy about that!
Kazuma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matsuda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matsuda is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kazuma is surviving well by controlling Matsuda's body position as best he can.
Matsuda putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Matsuda landing shots from mount.
Matsuda landing punches.
Kazuma bucks Matsuda off and manages to get back to his feet!
Kazuma tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda connects with a body shot.
Kazuma throws a shot from downtown. Matsuda moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Matsuda tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuda throws out a powerful jab.
Matsuda looks for a takedown but Kazuma sprawls well.
Kiryu Kazuma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsuda takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kazuma misses the shot to the body.
Matsuda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kazuma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsuda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matsuda scores with a hook.
Kiryu Kazuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuda cracks a nice hook into Kazuma's ribs.
Kazuma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kazuma throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuda.
Matsuda slips under a jab.
Matsuda attempts a counter takedown but Kazuma avoids it well and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazuma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsuda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazuma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matsuda scores with a jab.
Kazuma misses with a left hand
and Matsuda counters with a takedown into side control.
Kazuma explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kazuma is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Matsuda avoids the head kick by Kazuma.
Matsuda is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice cross by Kazuma.
It looks like Tanaka Matsuda has been cut.
Matsuda with a hook.
A head kick by Kazuma misses
and Matsuda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Matsuda working Kazuma over with strikes.
Matsuda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Matsuda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kazuma looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanaka Matsuda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tanaka Matsuda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Matsuda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matsuda dodges the punch combination from Kazuma.
Matsuda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kazuma.
Kazuma loads up on a big right hand but Matsuda slips the punch.
Kazuma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matsuda slips under a jab.
Matsuda avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazuma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kazuma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kazuma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kazuma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda throws out a powerful jab.
Matsuda slips a jab from Kazuma.
Matsuda jabs Kazuma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kazuma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuda misses the shot to the body.
Kazuma drops Matsuda with a beautiful combination! Matsuda stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kazuma is looking for the KO!
Matsuda is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuda slips a straight right by Kazuma.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuda misses the target.
A big left from Kazuma misses.
Kazuma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matsuda just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Kazuma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kazuma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tanaka Matsuda's cut is getting worse.
Kazuma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kazuma works the jab nicely.
Oh Matsuda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matsuda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kazuma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matsuda seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazuma misses with a double jab
and Matsuda counters with a straight right hand.
Kazuma misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kazuma throws out a loose jab but Matsuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuda takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kazuma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kazuma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kazuma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kazuma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matsuda checks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Matsuda.
Matsuda takes a swing at Kazuma's ribcage but misses.
Matsuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kazuma.
Nice body punch from Matsuda.
Kazuma misses the body punch
and Matsuda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kazuma's guard.
Kazuma wants to get back to his feet but Matsuda passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda is taking a breather. Kazuma says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Matsuda slips a nice elbow through Kazuma's hands, connecting with Kazuma's forehead.
Matsuda trying to control the action but Kazuma is working from the bottom.
Kazuma taking some punishment here, with Matsuda in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kazuma pushes Matsuda off looking to stand but Matsuda dives back in and keeps control.
Matsuda lands with a punch from half guard.
Kazuma is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matsuda scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kazuma pushes Matsuda off looking to stand but Matsuda dives back in and keeps control.
Matsuda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tanaka Matsuda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matsuda seems to be looking for submissions.
Matsuda is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kiryu Kazuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsuda scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kazuma?
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kiryu Kazuma.
Well Matsuda 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanaka Matsuda!
A victorious Tanaka Matsuda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ranger Alderidge (ranked 102 p4p, 314 weight class) and Francis Oosthuizen (ranked 18 p4p, 51 weight class). Alderidge comes to the cage accompanied by Portland, Oregon. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranger Alderidge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francis Oosthuizen !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oosthuizen lands a jab to the head.
Oosthuizen gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Alderidge as the two fighters clinch.
Oosthuizen struggles to land a body shot inside as Alderidge controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Alderidge.
Alderidge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oosthuizen 's elbow.
Alderidge scores with a shot to the side of Oosthuizen 's head.
Alderidge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alderidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alderidge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alderidge tries a body shot but Oosthuizen blocks it.
Alderidge tries to work over Oosthuizen 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oosthuizen lands with a right to the head.
Oosthuizen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alderidge throws a punch but it's blocked by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen misses with a punch to the body.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Oosthuizen avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alderidge.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oosthuizen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alderidge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alderidge scores with a shot to the side of Oosthuizen 's head.
Oosthuizen misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderidge struggles to land a body shot inside as Oosthuizen controls his hands.
Alderidge can't find room to land a body shot as Oosthuizen controls the action.
Alderidge lands a hook that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Oosthuizen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oosthuizen trying to land knees to the body.
Oosthuizen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oosthuizen stalling in the clinch but Alderidge improves position.
Alderidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Alderidge.
Alderidge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oosthuizen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alderidge backwards.
Oosthuizen scores with a shoulder strike.
Alderidge tries a body shot but Oosthuizen blocks it.
Alderidge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alderidge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alderidge.
Alderidge trying to land knees to the body.
Oosthuizen misses with a punch to the body.
Alderidge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oosthuizen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alderidge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oosthuizen blocking some punches.
Alderidge lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alderidge lands a body punch.
Alderidge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oosthuizen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Alderidge tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alderidge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alderidge tries a body shot but Oosthuizen blocks it.
Alderidge can't find room to land a body shot as Oosthuizen controls the action.
Alderidge is working Oosthuizen over against the cage.
Oosthuizen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alderidge is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alderidge.
Oosthuizen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oosthuizen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oosthuizen misses with the head strike.
Alderidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alderidge tries to work over Oosthuizen 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oosthuizen pushes Alderidge back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oosthuizen crunches a lovely knee into Alderidge's ribcage.
Oosthuizen lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oosthuizen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alderidge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oosthuizen 's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alderidge.
Oosthuizen lands a shoulder strike.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alderidge pushes Oosthuizen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alderidge lands a hook that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Oosthuizen lands a nice uppercut.
Alderidge throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oosthuizen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alderidge lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Alderidge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oosthuizen lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alderidge creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oosthuizen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alderidge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Alderidge.
Oosthuizen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alderidges head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alderidge.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oosthuizen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A knee to the head by Oosthuizen .
Alderidge can't find room to land a body shot as Oosthuizen controls the action.
Oosthuizen takes a shot to the head.
Alderidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oosthuizen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alderidge avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alderidge.
Alderidge throws a head punch that misses.
Alderidge throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alderidge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oosthuizen 's elbow.
Oosthuizen dodges an elbow strike from Alderidge.
Oosthuizen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alderidge presses Oosthuizen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oosthuizen scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alderidge has a couple of punches blocked by Oosthuizen .
Alderidge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oosthuizen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Oosthuizen on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Oosthuizen scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Francis Oosthuizen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Oosthuizen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oosthuizen gets a clinch.
Oosthuizen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oosthuizen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alderidge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oosthuizen can't find room to land a body shot as Alderidge controls the action.
Alderidge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alderidge lands a body shot.
Alderidge misses with a body punch.
Oosthuizen prevents a body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alderidge misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge struggles to land a body shot inside as Oosthuizen controls his hands.
Oosthuizen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oosthuizen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alderidge backwards.
Alderidge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oosthuizen .
Alderidge pushes Oosthuizen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderidge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Alderidge - that landed with a thud.
Alderidge avoiding damage as Oosthuizen throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Alderidge as the two fighters clinch.
Alderidge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alderidge working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Alderidge as the two fighters clinch.
Alderidge is working Oosthuizen over against the cage.
Alderidge trying to land knees to the body.
Alderidge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Oosthuizen fails to land.
Alderidge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oosthuizen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alderidge digs a right hand into Oosthuizen 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oosthuizen 's gas tank.
Oosthuizen working aggressively here.
Alderidge lands a shot to the body.
Oosthuizen is breathing heavily.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Alderidge.
Oosthuizen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Alderidge.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alderidge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oosthuizen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alderidge is defending well for now.
Alderidge presses Oosthuizen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alderidge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oosthuizen 's elbow.
Alderidge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Oosthuizen avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen prevents a body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alderidge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Alderidge scores with a shot to the side of Oosthuizen 's head.
Good body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Oosthuizen avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alderidge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alderidge.
Oosthuizen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alderidge.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alderidge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oosthuizen .
Nice body punch from Alderidge - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alderidge tries to work over Oosthuizen 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oosthuizen blocks a body shot from Alderidge.
Oosthuizen tries to land knees in the clinch but Alderidge avoids the damage to the body.
Alderidge gets through Oosthuizen 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Francis Oosthuizen has been cut.
Alderidge pushes off an throws an elbow but Oosthuizen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Oosthuizen tries to work over Alderidge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oosthuizen or not.
Alderidge lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alderidge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oosthuizen is trying to stall.
Alderidge presses Oosthuizen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge struggles to land a body shot inside as Oosthuizen controls his hands.
Oosthuizen prevents a body shot from Alderidge.
Oosthuizen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alderidge backwards.
Alderidge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oosthuizen tries to land a knee to the head but Alderidge blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Alderidge obliges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alderidge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alderidge blocks a body shot from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Alderidge.
Alderidge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oosthuizen s head.
Alderidge misses with a body punch.
Alderidge lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alderidge lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ranger Alderidge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Francis Oosthuizen 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alderidge.
Oosthuizen misses the shot to the body.
Oosthuizen blocks a jab.
Oosthuizen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alderidge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Francis Oosthuizen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alderidge feints and then cracks Oosthuizen 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oosthuizen down.
Oosthuizen moves into range and clinches up with Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alderidge pushes Oosthuizen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Oosthuizen misses with the head strike.
Alderidge works on Oosthuizen 's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge blocks a body shot from Oosthuizen .
A right hand to the body from Alderidge.
A short body shot lands from Alderidge as the two fighters clinch.
Alderidge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oosthuizen can do to turn this around?
Oosthuizen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alderidge can't find room to land a body shot as Oosthuizen controls the action.
Nice body punch from Alderidge.
Alderidge tries to work over Oosthuizen 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderidge throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alderidge can't find room to land a body shot as Oosthuizen controls the action.
Alderidge misses with a body punch.
Alderidge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Ranger Alderidge has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alderidge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alderidge digs a right hand into Oosthuizen 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oosthuizen 's gas tank.
Alderidge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alderidge landing knees to the head.
Alderidge lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands with a left to the head.
Oosthuizen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oosthuizen blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Oosthuizen fails to land.
Alderidge lands a body shot.
Alderidge tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Alderidge.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alderidge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oosthuizen swings wildly with an uppercut but Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Oosthuizen tries a knee to the head but Alderidge blocks it.
Alderidge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Nice body punch from Alderidge.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oosthuizen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alderidge can't find room to land a body shot as Oosthuizen controls the action.
Alderidge throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alderidge lands a hook that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Alderidge misses with a body punch.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Oosthuizen avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Alderidge tries to work over Oosthuizen 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alderidge tries a body shot but Oosthuizen blocks it.
Alderidge blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a nice uppercut.
Alderidge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oosthuizen .
Alderidge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oosthuizen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alderidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alderidge blocking some punches.
Alderidge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oosthuizen landing knees to the head.
Alderidge presses Oosthuizen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oosthuizen throws a head punch that misses.
Alderidge avoiding damage as Oosthuizen throws knees to the body.
Oosthuizen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alderidge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Alderidge lands with a short shot to the head.
Oosthuizen tries to stall but Alderidge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alderidge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Alderidge lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oosthuizen misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Alderidge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alderidge lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alderidge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
 Oosthuizen is rocked!
Oosthuizen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alderidge avoids it.
Oosthuizen is still on wobbly legs! Can Alderidge finish him?
Alderidge lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Alderidge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alderidge gets through Oosthuizen 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oosthuizen stalling in the clinch but Alderidge improves position.
Alderidge struggles to land a body shot inside as Oosthuizen controls his hands.
Oosthuizen seems to have recovered his senses.
Oosthuizen misses with a knee strike.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Oosthuizen avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Oosthuizen misses with a punch on the inside.
Alderidge misses with a body punch.
Alderidge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alderidge lands a left hand.
Oosthuizen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oosthuizen misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alderidge lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ranger Alderidge clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Francis Oosthuizen 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oosthuizen thuds a left hand into Alderidge's body.
Good shot there by Oosthuizen .
Alderidge throws a body punch but Oosthuizen moves out of range.
Alderidge misses with a left hand
and Alderidge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oosthuizen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oosthuizen pushes Alderidge up against the cage in a clinch.
Alderidge misses with some punches.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oosthuizen .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oosthuizen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alderidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alderidge lands a shot to the body.
Oosthuizen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Alderidge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Alderidge - that landed with a thud.
Alderidge digs a right hand underneath Oosthuizen 's ribcage. Oosthuizen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alderidge lands a right hand.
Alderidge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alderidge lands a hook that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Oosthuizen tries a body shot but Alderidge blocks it.
Alderidge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Alderidge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alderidge can't find room to land a body shot as Oosthuizen controls the action.
Alderidge lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alderidge.
Alderidge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oosthuizen working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Alderidge.
Alderidge trying to land knees to the body.
Alderidge can't find room to land a body shot as Oosthuizen controls the action.
Oosthuizen throws a head punch that misses.
Oosthuizen throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alderidge misses with a punch on the inside.
Oosthuizen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oosthuizen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oosthuizen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oosthuizen misses with the head strike.
Alderidge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alderidge misses with a body punch.
Alderidge cracks Oosthuizen with a nice body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alderidge just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oosthuizen 's brow.
Alderidge misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Alderidge fails to land.
Oosthuizen blocks a body shot from Alderidge.
Oosthuizen trying to land knees to the body.
Oosthuizen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alderidge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Alderidge.
A short left from Alderidge.
Oosthuizen misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alderidge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alderidge lands a body shot.
Oosthuizen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alderidge.
Oosthuizen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alderidge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alderidge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alderidge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alderidge tries a body shot but Oosthuizen blocks it.
Oosthuizen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oosthuizen taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a hook that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Oosthuizen tries to land knees in the clinch but Alderidge avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen dodges an elbow strike from Alderidge.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alderidge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alderidge lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alderidge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alderidge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alderidge works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alderidge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Oosthuizen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alderidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alderidge lands with a right to the head.
Oosthuizen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Oosthuizen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alderidge is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Alderidge.
A short right from Alderidge on the inside.
Alderidge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alderidge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oosthuizen is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Alderidge.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ranger Alderidge had his way with Francis Oosthuizen in that round.
The cut man is working on Francis Oosthuizen 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Alderidge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oosthuizen .
Alderidge tries to keep at a distance but Oosthuizen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alderidge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alderidge misses with a punch to the body.
Alderidge gets through Oosthuizen 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oosthuizen throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oosthuizen .
Alderidge lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alderidge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alderidge lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alderidge blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oosthuizen blocks a body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oosthuizen .
Alderidge takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Ranger Alderidge has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oosthuizen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oosthuizen struggles to land a body shot inside as Alderidge controls his hands.
Alderidge is leaning against Oosthuizen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oosthuizen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oosthuizen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Alderidge can't find room to land a body shot as Oosthuizen controls the action.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oosthuizen has a couple of punches blocked by Alderidge.
Oosthuizen blocks an uppercut.
Alderidge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alderidge lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alderidge digs a right hand into Oosthuizen 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oosthuizen 's gas tank.
Oosthuizen has a couple of punches blocked by Alderidge.
A short body shot lands from Alderidge as the two fighters clinch.
Alderidge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oosthuizen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alderidge is defending well for now.
Alderidge scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Alderidge as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Alderidge.
Alderidge throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oosthuizen blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hand to the body from Alderidge.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Alderidge.
Alderidge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alderidge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alderidge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oosthuizen prevents a body shot from Alderidge.
A body shot lands from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands with a light punch inside.
Alderidge scores with a shot to the side of Oosthuizen 's head.
Alderidge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alderidge presses Oosthuizen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alderidge scores with a shot to the side of Oosthuizen 's head.
Oosthuizen trying to land knees to the body.
Alderidge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oosthuizen .
Alderidge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alderidge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alderidge misses with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Alderidge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oosthuizen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alderidge is defending well for now.
Alderidge lands a shoulder strike.
Alderidge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alderidge is leaning against Oosthuizen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alderidge lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a right hand.
Alderidge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Alderidge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oosthuizen struggles to land a body shot inside as Alderidge controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Alderidge.
Alderidge lands an elbow inside that Oosthuizen shrugs off.
Alderidge lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alderidge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alderidge misses with a body punch.
Alderidge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alderidge lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Alderidge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oosthuizen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alderidge blocks it with crossed arms.
Alderidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alderidge misses with some punches.
Oosthuizen misses with a knee to the head.
Alderidge lands a left hand.
Alderidge throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oosthuizen misses with the head strike.
Alderidge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alderidge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oosthuizen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oosthuizen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oosthuizen misses with a punch on the inside.
Alderidge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Francis Oosthuizen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ranger Alderidge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alderidge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oosthuizen 's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ranger Alderidge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alderidge has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ranger Alderidge!
Ranger Alderidge is the new lightweight champion!
Ranger Alderidge thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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