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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonatane Veainu (ranked 3319 p4p, 2500 weight class) and Jonny Picogram (ranked 441 p4p, 354 weight class). Jonny Picogram will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sonatane Veainu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Picogram!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu throws a right hand that Picogram ducks under and follows up with a left that Picogram also avoids with ease.
Veainu doesn't manage to clinch there - Picogram circles away.
Veainu throws a head kick that misses.
Picogram throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Picogram counters with a left to the body.
Picogram tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Picogram bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Veainu's head backwards.
Veainu drops his hands momentarily and Picogram takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Picogram throws a hook but Veainu avoids it easily.
Veainu tries to clinch
and Picogram counters with a stiff right hand.
Picogram misses with a body shot.
Veainu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Veainu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Picogram tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Veainu avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Veainu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Veainu throws a right and a left that Picogram avoids nicely.
Picogram is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Veainu with a body shot.
Veainu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Picogram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Picogram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Picogram lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Veainu staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Picogram.
Veainu tries for a takedown but Picogram sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Picogram misses with a wild body shot.
Picogram takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Veainu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Picogram moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Picogram.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Picogram slaps away a takedown attempt from Veainu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Picogram looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Picogram has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Veainu stalks Picogram and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Picogram's face. Picogram staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu misses with a two punch combination.
Veainu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Picogram.
Picogram swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veainu misses with a wild combination.
Picogram connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Veainu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Picogram releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Veainu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Picogram uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jonny Picogram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Picogram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picogram misses with a hook.
Veainu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Picogram.
Picogram now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veainu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Veainu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Veainu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Picogram avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Picogram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Picogram scores with a spinning back kick!
Picogram has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Veainu is breathing heavily.
Veainu misses with a double jab.
Picogram connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Veainu momentarily.
Picogram scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Picogram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Picogram.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picogram cracks a nice hook into Veainu's ribs.
Picogram thuds his shin into the meat of Veainu's side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Picogram.
Picogram misses with a hook.
Picogram with the inside leg kick.
Veainu has a takedown stuffed.
Picogram throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonatane Veainu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veainu throws a right and a left that Picogram avoids nicely.
Picogram moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Picogram scores with a nice body kick.
Picogram scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veainu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Picogram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picogram thuds a left hand into Veainu's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Picogram dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Picogram.
Picogram delivers a nice body kick.
Sonatane Veainu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Picogram rushes Veainu and presses him up against the cage.
Veainu avoids the elbow strike from Picogram, against the cage.
Veainu is trying to break the clinch but Picogram has him pressed against the cage.
Picogram controlling the action here for a moment.
Picogram landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu tries to pull guard but Picogram won't allow it.
Picogram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Picogram is pushing Veainu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Veainu is trying to pull guard but Picogram turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picogram stalling the fight.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Picogram.
Veainu managing to block the knees to the body from Picogram.
Picogram holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Veainu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Picogram will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Veainu up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Picogram.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonatane Veainu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Picogram tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Veainu has had enough of the clinch but Picogram keeps him there for the moment.
Veainu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Picogram stalling against the cage.
Picogram tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Picogram effectively controlling the action here.
Picogram keeps control of Veainu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picogram just leaning against Veainu, taking a breather.
Picogram is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Picogram's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jonny Picogram.
Veainu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Picogram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Veainu throws a series of punches but Picogram avoids them all with ease.
Veainu looks for a takedown but Picogram sprawls well.
Picogram is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Good shot there by Picogram.
The fighters circling - Picogram throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Picogram is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Veainu is looking to clinch but Picogram is avoiding it.
Picogram slips a jab and a cross from Veainu.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Picogram looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Veainu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Picogram tests Veainu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picogram connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Veainu fails to land with a series of punches.
Picogram throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Picogram misses.
Picogram lands with a straight right. Veainu didn't see that one coming.
Picogram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veainu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Picogram scores with a body shot.
Veainu is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Picogram moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Picogram!
Jonny Picogram bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Handicks (ranked 3250 p4p, 2321 weight class) and Sirus Hall (ranked 402 p4p, 306 weight class). Hall is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thin Lizzy - Cold Sweat. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Solid boxing
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Handicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sirus Hall!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Watson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Hall shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Handicks manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hall keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Handicks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Handicks prevents the takedown attempt.
Handicks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
Hall gets a double leg takedown into Handicks's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall wants to control from the top but Handicks keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handicks keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Handicks wants to stand up but Hall is controlling him.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Handicks is keeping the position for now.
Handicks wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hall drops Handicks with a left right combo! Hall follows him down to the ground into side control.
 It looks like Johny Handicks has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries for a kimura but Handicks is defending well.
Hall trying to control the position but Handicks is working away.
The ground and pound from Hall seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Handicks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Handicks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hall wants to control but Handicks is keeping him busy.
Hall swings around for an armbar but Handicks sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hall's guard.
Handicks wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Handicks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handicks works over Hall with some ground and pound from guard.
Handicks is stalling in the full guard.
Hall looking for a guillotine here but Handicks defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sirus Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johny Handicks's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Handicks misses with a hook to the body
and Hall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Handicks looks to land a combination but Hall avoids it well.
Hall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Handicks misses with a straight right.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handicks.
Handicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johny Handicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall takes one to the chin there.
Handicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hall blocks a jab.
Hall feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall trying to control but Handicks is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hall advances to half guard.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hall throwing shots but Handicks is blocking nicely.
Hall 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.
Hall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Handicks has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two 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.
Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Handicks is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Outlier Martial Arts, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Handicks is staying active underneath Hall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Handicks's head.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Handicks keeps working.
Hall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall uses his free foot to push down on Handicks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Handicks.
Hall takes Handicks's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Handicks is in trouble.
Hall is not going to allow Handicks to sit and survive in this position.
Hall looking for the choke but no joy.
Sirus Hall has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Handicks has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Handicks is trying to get back to his feet but Hall has full control of the position and if anything, Handicks has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Handicks rolls, trying to escape but Hall keeps control of the position.
What can Handicks do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Handicks trying to control the action but Hall just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall is persistently looking for the submission but Handicks is defending it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sirus Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johny Handicks's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hall scores with a jab. Handicks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sirus Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall staying out of range there.
Hall wants to counter with a clinch but Handicks pushes him away.
Handicks is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hall's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Handicks connects with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hall.
Hall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Handicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Handicks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall uses his free foot to push down on Handicks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Handicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hall trying to control but Handicks is having none of it.
Hall is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Handicks has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Handicks!
Handicks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Handicks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Our spies down at at The Scrap Squad inform us that Hall has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Handicks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Sirus Hall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handicks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handicks controlling from the top position.
Handicks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Handicks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Handicks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Handicks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hall is trying to keep Handicks in close.
Johny Handicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Handicks stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Handicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hall darts in looking for a takedown but Handicks gets double underhooks and turns Hall into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sirus Hall.
I've got Hall winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sirus Hall!
Sirus Hall very nearly forgot to thank Shadow Realm Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Niska (ranked 1935 p4p, 1925 weight class) and Pudd Nelson (ranked 287 p4p, 283 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Juha Niska has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Juha Niska seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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 34 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Juha Niska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pudd Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Skip Squint and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niska moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Niska working Nelson over with knees to the body.
Niska blocks an uppercut.
Niska tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Niska lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Nelson is trying to pull guard but Niska turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Niska misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nelson wants to break free but Niska has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Niska forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Niska.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nelson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niska lands a good knee to the midsection. Nelson won't want to take too many of those.
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Niska lands with a short shot to the head.
Nelson lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Niska - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson.
Niska blocks an uppercut.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nelson jumps guard but Niska stands there with Nelson around his waist. Nelson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Juha Niska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pudd Nelson.
Niska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Niska uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for Niska to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Niska - that landed with a thud.
Niska lands a nice elbow.
Nelson lands with a right to the head.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Nelson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Niska backwards.
Niska is stalling here.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Niska holds him up against the cage and eventually Nelson drops back down to his feet.
Niska lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nelson.
Nelson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Niska to keep the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Niska.
Nelson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niska is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nelson is defending well for now.
Niska has Nelson pushed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Niska.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Niska lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Nelson.
Nelson tries to throw a body punch but Niska avoids it by throwing Nelson back against the cage.
Niska avoiding damage.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Niska.
Nelson looking to throw knees to the head but Niska is blocking nicely.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Niska.
Niska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niska lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Niska is stalling here.
Niska leaning against his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Niska.
Nelson has had enough of the clinch but Niska keeps him there for the moment.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Niska.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Niska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niska makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Niska tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Niska.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nelson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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 Juha Niska will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Niska tries to clinch up.
Juha Niska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niska has Nelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Niska lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Niska forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nelson stalling in the clinch but Niska improves position.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Niska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niska stalling.
Niska stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Niska.
Nelson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Niska walks away with a smile on his face. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Niska gets a clinch.
Nelson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nelson working aggressively here.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Niska.
Niska crunches a lovely knee into Nelson's ribcage.
Niska will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nelson up against the cage.
Niska throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Niska forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Juha Niska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pudd Nelson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Niska - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Come on Niska - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niska lands a knee to the head.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niska avoiding damage.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Niska stalling the fight.
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Niska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niska throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson is struggling to control the position.
Niska trying to land knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nelson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nelson as Niska tries to tie him up.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Niska is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Niska.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niska tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niska lands a nice knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Niska - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Niska leaning his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Niska scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Nelson fails to land.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Niska controlling the action here for a moment.
Niska blocking some punches.
Niska is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Juha Niska.
Niska wants to clinch up but Nelson keeps it at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Niska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Niska went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Niska moves into range and clinches up with Nelson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niska.
Nelson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Niska dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Niska fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nelson! But no joy.
Niska swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nelson.
Niska tries to clinch there but Nelson circles away.
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Niska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Niska tries to clinch but Nelson moves away
and Nelson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nelson tries to clinch but Niska is having none of it.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Niska keeps it at a distance.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Niska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Niska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nelson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niska is looking to clinch but Nelson is avoiding it.
Nelson wants to clinch.
Niska rushes Nelson and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Niska with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nelson fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Nelson fails to land.
Niska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Niska has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson.
Niska stalling the fight.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niska looking to throw knees to the head but Nelson is blocking nicely.
Niska blocks an uppercut.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Niska has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Niska stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nelson scores with a shoulder strike.
Niska displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nelson up against the cage.
Juha Niska has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Niska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Niska is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Niska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson.
Niska lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Niska.
Niska utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niska taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Niska - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niska blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Niska is stalling here.
Niska stalling.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Juha Niska.
Nelson shoots for a takedown but Niska saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Niska circles away.
Juha Niska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson lands a slapping body shot.
Niska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Niska wants to clinch up but Nelson keeps it at a distance.
Niska throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niska.
Nelson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Niska defends well and Nelson ends up having to push Niska into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Juha Niska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Juha Niska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pudd Nelson.
Nelson closes the distance and pushes Niska back into the cage.
Nelson managing to block the knees to the body from Niska.
Niska is pushing Nelson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Pudd Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niska breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Juha Niska.
Well Niska 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juha Niska!
Juha Niska bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Showtime Sitsongrit (ranked 1091 p4p, 2645 weight class) and The Royal Savage (ranked 150 p4p, 318 weight class). Sitsongrit comes to the cage accompanied by ศึŕ¸ŕ¸©ŕ¸˛ŕ¸™ŕ¸˛ŕ¸Łŕ¸µ - LABANOON. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Showtime Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Royal Savage!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Ben Hemmingworth and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Savage.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown but Savage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Savage throws a counter combo.
Sitsongrit shoots and misses
letting Savage counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Savage uses from the top position.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
Savage wanted to stand there but Sitsongrit had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sitsongrit is on top in guard.
Sitsongrit content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Savage can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sitsongrit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Savage is trying to stand.
Sitsongrit stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sitsongrit wants to free his trapped foot but Savage is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Savage.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Savage counters with a left to the body.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Showtime Sitsongrit has been cut.
Savage misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit decides to pull guard.
Sitsongrit pulls Savage in close to his closed guard and prevents Savage from doing any damage or advancing position.
Savage won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
Savage wants to get up but he can't break Sitsongrit's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage preventing the sweep.
Sitsongrit has his hands on Savage's head, controlling the position.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The Royal Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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 Showtime Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Showtime Sitsongrit's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Savage throws a combination. Sitsongrit tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Savage throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and pushes Savage back into the cage.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The referee calls for Sitsongrit to work.
Sitsongrit fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savage smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Showtime Sitsongrit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit is trying to pull guard but Savage turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sitsongrit is working for takedown but Savage is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Savage on the inside.
Savage tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savage lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit has Savage pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit successfully pulls guard.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
Savage wants to stand but Sitsongrit has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sitsongrit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sitsongrit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savage is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sitsongrit has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Savage is looking to defend but Sitsongrit has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Savage! Sitsongrit pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Savage taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Showtime Sitsongrit!
A very excited looking Showtime Sitsongrit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Broomsdale (ranked 1105 p4p, 1785 weight class) and Corwin Anstey (ranked 152 p4p, 249 weight class). Broomsdale comes to the cage accompanied by Masta. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Corwin Anstey enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ezekiel Broomsdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Francis DeMontford and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broomsdale cracks Anstey with a good jab.
Ezekiel Broomsdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Broomsdale misses its intended target.
Anstey misses with a wild combination.
Anstey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Broomsdale throws a leg kick that misses.
Broomsdale with a nice cross.
Broomsdale misses with a hook to the body
and Broomsdale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Broomsdale, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anstey digs a good body shot into Broomsdale's ribs.
Broomsdale listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Broomsdale closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anstey circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anstey swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broomsdale throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A chopping leg kick lands by Broomsdale.
Anstey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anstey slips under a jab.
Broomsdale looks to land a body kick but Anstey moved away.
Broomsdale avoids a punch combination nicely.
Broomsdale slips under a jab.
Corwin Anstey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Broomsdale scores with a kick to the body.
Broomsdale throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Broomsdale lands a head kick. Anstey smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
 Anstey is rocked!
Anstey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Broomsdale defends it nicely.
Anstey is still on wobbly legs! Can Broomsdale finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Anstey drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Broomsdale swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Anstey's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezekiel Broomsdale!
A victorious Ezekiel Broomsdale 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Kiwi (ranked 550 p4p, 1040 weight class) and Raja Khanna (ranked 72 p4p, 139 weight class). Kiwi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Reaper. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Kiwi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Raja Khanna!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Summer Carpenter and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiwi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Khanna looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khanna lands a glancing blow to the side of Kiwi's head.
Kiwi throws an off balance right hand
and Khanna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kiwi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiwi connects with a solid leg kick.
Khanna misses with an uppercut.
Khanna throws a wild body kick that Kiwi sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Kiwi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Khanna misses with a lunging right hand
and Kiwi counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Raja Khanna has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khanna closes the distance and clinches.
Kiwi misses with a punch to the body.
Kiwi misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Khanna.
Khanna is trying to pull guard but Kiwi has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiwi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanna struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiwi controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kiwi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kiwi.
Kiwi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khanna misses with a punch to the body.
Kiwi misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kiwi.
Kiwi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khanna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khanna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kiwi backwards.
Kiwi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Khanna or not.
Khanna stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khanna is working Kiwi over against the cage.
Kiwi throws a punch but it's blocked by Khanna.
A short right from Khanna on the inside.
Kiwi working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khanna misses with some punches.
Kiwi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiwi.
Khanna's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Khanna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khanna lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khanna struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiwi controls his hands.
Khanna tries a body shot but Kiwi blocks it.
Kiwi throws a punch but it's blocked by Khanna.
Kiwi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khanna working aggressively here.
Khanna lands a left hand.
Kiwi lands with a short shot to the head.
Khanna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Khanna as the two fighters clinch.
Kiwi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khanna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khanna tries to work over Kiwi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khanna lands a right hand.
Kiwi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kiwi blocks an uppercut.
Khanna fails to pull guard.
Khanna misses with some punches.
Khanna digs a right hand underneath Kiwi's ribcage. Kiwi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Khanna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khanna managing to block the knees to the body from Kiwi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khanna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khanna misses with some punches.
Kiwi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khanna backwards.
Khanna jumps guard but Kiwi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bruce Kiwi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raja Khanna.
Khanna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kiwi backwards.
Khanna fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Khanna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khanna swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiwi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiwi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khanna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kiwi.
Kiwi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kiwi lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kiwi.
Kiwi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khanna backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiwi.
Kiwi has a couple of punches blocked by Khanna.
Khanna struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiwi controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Kiwi.
Kiwi gets through Khanna's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiwi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khanna is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiwi.
Still in the clinch, Kiwi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khanna tries a body shot but Kiwi blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Kiwi.
Kiwi blocking some punches.
Khanna lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kiwi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khanna backwards.
Khanna jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kiwi walks away with a smile on his face. Khanna gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Khanna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khanna has a couple of punches blocked by Kiwi.
Khanna blocks a body shot from Kiwi.
A nice left hand lands by Kiwi.
A short uppercut from Kiwi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khanna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiwi blocks an uppercut.
Kiwi lands with a short shot to the head.
Khanna lands a shoulder strike.
Kiwi tries to throw a body punch but Khanna avoids it by throwing Kiwi back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Kiwi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raja Khanna's cut.
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.
Kiwi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kiwi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khanna can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Kiwi. Those never looked like landing.
Kiwi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khanna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khanna drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kiwi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khanna looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Khanna tries to get set, Kiwi tries to push him back and clinch up but Khanna manages to avoid the attempt.
Khanna swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kiwi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiwi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khanna lands with a straight right. Kiwi didn't see that one coming.
Kiwi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khanna.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiwi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khanna has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khanna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kiwi backwards.
Kiwi misses with a knee strike.
Khanna throws a head punch that misses.
Kiwi swings wildly with an uppercut but Khanna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kiwi tries a body shot but Khanna blocks it.
Kiwi has a couple of punches blocked by Khanna.
Bruce Kiwi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khanna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiwi throws a head punch that misses.
Kiwi misses with a punch on the inside.
Khanna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiwi's elbow.
Khanna tries to throw a body punch but Kiwi avoids it by throwing Khanna back against the cage.
Khanna is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kiwi to keep the fight standing.
Kiwi blocks an uppercut.
Kiwi blocks a body shot from Khanna.
Kiwi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khanna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khanna swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiwi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiwi's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi works on Khanna's body with a couple of short punches.
Khanna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khanna digs a right hand underneath Kiwi's ribcage. Kiwi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kiwi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khanna tries a body shot but Kiwi blocks it.
Khanna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khanna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiwi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanna misses with some punches.
Kiwi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khanna lands a nice uppercut.
Khanna can't find room to land a body shot as Kiwi controls the action.
Khanna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiwi tries a body shot but Khanna blocks it.
Kiwi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Khanna.
Kiwi tries to land knees in the clinch but Khanna avoids the damage to the body.
Khanna scores with a shoulder strike.
Kiwi misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiwi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khanna backwards.
Kiwi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kiwi.
Kiwi blocking some punches.
Khanna lands a right hand.
Khanna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiwi misses with a body punch.
Kiwi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiwi throws a head punch that misses.
Khanna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiwi's elbow.
Kiwi tries a body shot but Khanna blocks it.
Khanna misses with the head strike.
Kiwi swings wildly with an uppercut but Khanna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanna scores with a shot to the side of Kiwi's head.
Khanna misses with a punch to the body.
Kiwi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiwi struggles to land a body shot inside as Khanna controls his hands.
Kiwi struggles to land a body shot inside as Khanna controls his hands.
Kiwi throws a punch but it's blocked by Khanna.
A short body shot lands from Kiwi as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Khanna.
Khanna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khanna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khanna misses with a body punch.
Khanna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khanna on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
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!
Khanna working aggressively here.
Khanna blocks a body shot from Kiwi.
Kiwi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khanna can't find room to land a body shot as Kiwi controls the action.
Kiwi lands with a right to the head.
Kiwi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khanna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiwi digs a right hand into Khanna's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khanna's gas tank.
Khanna is breathing heavily.
Kiwi misses with a body punch.
Kiwi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khanna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiwi pushes Khanna back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khanna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khanna misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Kiwi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raja Khanna's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Khanna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiwi.
Bruce Kiwi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kiwi lands with a hook. Khanna tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kiwi throws a body kick that misses.
Kiwi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kiwi swats away the attempt to clinch by Khanna.
Khanna misses with a straight left.
Kiwi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Kiwi catches Khanna right on the button with a cross.
Khanna tries to clinch but Kiwi is having none of it.
Kiwi throws a sloppy head kick and Khanna moves out of range easily.
Khanna throws out a counter right but Kiwi avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kiwi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khanna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kiwi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khanna takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fight stays on the outside here - Kiwi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kiwi wants to clinch but Khanna slips to the side
and Khanna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kiwi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That has opened up Raja Khanna's cut even more.
Kiwi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khanna throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kiwi counter with a right hand.
Raja Khanna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khanna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kiwi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kiwi clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khanna lands a left hand.
Kiwi gets through Khanna's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kiwi on the inside.
Khanna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bruce Kiwi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khanna tries to work over Kiwi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kiwi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khanna misses with a body punch.
Khanna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiwi lands with a left to the head.
Khanna has a couple of punches blocked by Kiwi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Khanna.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiwi.
Khanna throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiwi.
Khanna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khanna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khanna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiwi's elbow.
Khanna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiwi misses with a punch to the body.
Khanna misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiwi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kiwi.
Kiwi scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi blocking some punches.
Khanna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khanna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiwi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Kiwi.
Kiwi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khanna tries a body shot but Kiwi blocks it.
Khanna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khanna swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiwi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khanna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Khanna fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Kiwi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kiwi 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Kiwi!
Bruce Kiwi made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ovidio Kiran (ranked 463 p4p, 938 weight class) and Rulla Kebab (ranked 67 p4p, 143 weight class). Kiran kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Katmandu. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ovidio Kiran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rulla Kebab!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiran moves into the clinch successfully.
Kiran lands an uppercut.
Kebab tries to stall but Kiran uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kiran lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Rulla Kebab has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Kiran has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kebab lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kiran pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kebab prevents a body shot from Kiran.
Kebab has Kiran pressed against the cage.
Kiran blocks an uppercut.
Kiran creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kebab content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kebab working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kebab has Kiran pushed against the cage.
Kebab working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kebab.
Kebab tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiran's elbow.
Kiran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kebab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kebab lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kiran tries to work over Kebab's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kebab misses with a punch on the inside.
Kebab blocks a body shot from Kiran.
Kiran misses with some punches.
Kiran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kebab doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiran throws an elbow that misses.
Kiran tries a body shot but Kebab blocks it.
Kiran pushes Kebab back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kiran can't find room to land a body shot as Kebab controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kiran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiran lands a damaging elbow.
Kebab lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kiran backwards.
Kiran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kebab blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kebab lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kiran backwards.
Kiran misses with a punch on the inside.
Kebab is trying to maintain a safe position but Kiran gets an underhook and turns Kebab into the cage.
Kiran lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiran misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiran struggles to land a body shot inside as Kebab controls his hands.
Kebab blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kebab throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiran.
Kiran lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kebab misses with a body punch.
Kebab misses with some punches.
Kiran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiran scores with a hook to the body.
Kebab's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kebab goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiran throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kiran lands a damaging elbow.
Kebab lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kiran backwards.
Kiran tries a body shot but Kebab blocks it.
Kiran misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kebab.
Kebab is trying to stall.
Kebab is leaning against Kiran and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Kebab's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiran lands an elbow that stopped Kebab in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Rulla Kebab's cut even more.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kiran just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kebab's brow.
Still in the clinch, Kiran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kiran takes a shot to the head.
Kebab avoids a wild elbow strike from Kiran.
Kiran struggles to land a body shot inside as Kebab controls his hands.
Kiran can't find room to land a body shot as Kebab controls the action.
Kiran has a couple of punches blocked by Kebab.
Kiran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kebab's elbow.
Kebab trying to control the position but instead, Kiran has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kebab into the cage.
Kebab tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiran lands with a short shot to the head.
Kebab lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Kebab.
A right hand to the body from Kiran.
Kiran pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kebab swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kebab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiran tries a body shot but Kebab blocks it.
Kebab blocks an uppercut.
Kebab doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kebab misses with a punch on the inside.
Kebab working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kebab takes an elbow to the temple.
Kebab has a couple of punches blocked by Kiran.
Kiran misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiran misses with an elbow over the top.
Kiran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kebab takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Rulla Kebab's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rulla Kebab's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ovidio Kiran!
Ovidio Kiran really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Eagle (ranked 173 p4p, 279 weight class) and Adrian Rose (ranked 24 p4p, 39 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Eagle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrian Rose!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eagle slips under a jab.
Eagle gets a clinch.
Eagle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eagle clinches up against the cage.
Eagle can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
Eagle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Eagle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rose lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eagle backwards.
Eagle swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eagle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eagle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Eagle.
It looks like Adrian Rose has been cut.
Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch but Rose swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eagle is looking to clinch but Rose is avoiding it.
Eagle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rose moves away.
Eagle pushes Rose up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Eagle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rose misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Eagle scores with a shoulder strike.
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
Eagle lands a left hand.
Eagle prevents Rose from breaking the clinch.
Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Eagle.
Rose prevents a body shot from Eagle.
Eagle manages to break the clinch.
Eagle looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range.
We've been told by Eagle's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Eagle ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Rose keeps the fight on the outside.
And Rose responds with a good body kick, but Eagle manages to step out the way in time.
Eagle looks to land a right hand but Rose moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Rose.
Eagle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rose blocks an uppercut.
Rose manages to break the clinch.
Rose changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eagle has managed to clinch.
Rose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eagle's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eagle struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Eagle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Eagle.
Eagle struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Rose working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eagle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eagle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eagle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rose on the side of the head.
Rose buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rose takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rose misses with a low kick.
Eagle walks into a straight right hand from Rose.
Eagle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eagle misses with a double jab.
Rose takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Eagle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eagle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rose breaks the clinch.
Eagle moves out of range of the body kick from Rose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eagle slips under a jab.
Eagle looks to clinch
letting Rose counter with a right hand.
Eagle loads up on a big right hand but Rose slips the punch.
Rose throws out a counter right but Eagle avoids it with no problem.
Rose throws out a loose jab but Eagle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eagle wants to clinch.
Eagle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eagle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eagle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
David Eagle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rose throws a good cross that connects.
Eagle wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eagle doesn't manage to clinch there - Rose circles away.
Rose scores with a nice strike.
Rose swings for the body but Eagle moves out of range.
Eagle wants to clinch up but Rose keeps it at a distance.
Rose sizes up Eagle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab lands there for Eagle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose scores with a push kick.
A left lands for Rose.
Eagle tries to clinch but Rose moves out of range.
Rose misses with a body shot.
Rose avoids the body shot from Eagle.
Eagle instigates a clinch.
Rose lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Rose.
Eagle lands a right hand.
Rose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eagle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adrian Rose will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adrian Rose's cut.
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.
Rose lands a jab.
Rose scores with a jab. Eagle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rose scores with the left hand. Eagle knows he should have avoided that one.
Eagle wants to clinch.
Eagle doesn't manage to clinch there - Rose circles away.
Rose throws a low kick but Eagle moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Eagle blocks the leg kick.
Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rose paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice combination there by Rose.
Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rose swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rose lands a jab to the nose.
Rose throws out a loose jab but Eagle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eagle on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rose throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose keeps the fight on the outside.
Rose lands a really nice looking cross but Eagle seems unphased.
Eagle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Eagle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rose slips a straight right by Eagle.
Rose swats away the attempt to clinch by Eagle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rose.
Rose misses with a hook. Eagle ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Eagle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rose.
Eagle wants to clinch.
Eagle has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eagle.
Rose is trying to maintain a safe position but Eagle gets an underhook and turns Rose into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eagle prevents the takedown attempt.
Rose wants to break free but Eagle has control.
Eagle pushes Rose back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rose stalling in the clinch.
Eagle tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Eagle back against the cage.
David Eagle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Eagle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rose's elbow.
Eagle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rose or not.
Rose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eagle's elbow.
Eagle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eagle lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose works on Eagle's body with a couple of short punches.
Rose tries a body shot but Eagle blocks it.
Eagle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rose breaks the clinch.
Eagle misses the shot to the body.
Rose works the jab nicely.
Eagle tests Rose's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eagle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rose.
Eagle tries to counter by clinching up but Rose breaks away and moves out of range.
Eagle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eagle works Rose's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eagle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rose now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Eagle wants to clinch up but Rose keeps it at a distance.
Good shot there by Eagle.
Eagle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eagle.
Eagle drives through and clinches with Rose against the cage.
Eagle breaks the clinch.
Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rose paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Rose was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eagle is looking to clinch.
Rose throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rose throws a series of punches but Eagle moves out of range.
Eagle throws a hook but Rose blocks it.
Eagle is looking to clinch but Rose is avoiding it.
Eagle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rose lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rose tries to circle away but Eagle has him pinned against the cage.
Rose's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eagle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
A jab from Rose misses.
Eagle loads up on a big right hand but Rose slips the punch.
Eagle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eagle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rose prevents a body shot from Eagle.
Eagle can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
Eagle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rose misses with a body punch.
Eagle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eagle digs a right hand into Rose's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rose's gas tank.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rose blocking some punches.
Eagle has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
Rose lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rose wants to break free but Eagle has control.
Rose scores with a shot to the side of Eagle's head.
Rose scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rose is trying to drag Eagle to the mat but Eagle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adrian Rose's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Eagle tries to clinch
and Rose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adrian Rose is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eagle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
Eagle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eagle tries to clinch up.
Rose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rose swats away the attempt to clinch by Eagle.
Rose doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rose fails to land the takedown.
Eagle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eagle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rose counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Eagle!
Rose sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Eagle is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rose lands a nice forearm strike.
Rose is looking to take a break and control but Eagle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Eagle is looking for a sweep.
Rose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eagle keeps working.
Eagle parries the strikes from Rose easily there. Rose is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Eagle to escape.
Eagle stops Rose from passing to mount.
Rose trying to control the action but Eagle is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
David Eagle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rose trying to control the action but Eagle is working from the bottom.
Rose remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Rose throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Eagle dodges the ground and pound from Rose.
Rose works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Eagle is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rose's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rose is continuing to stall.
Eagle trying to control but Rose postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Eagle is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Rose misses.
Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rose paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eagle lands with a nice body punch.
Rose scores with a hook.
Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rose swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Rose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eagle tries to clinch there but Rose circles away.
Rose stuns Eagle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rose works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eagle is looking to clinch but Rose is avoiding it.
Rose lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rose ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rose circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eagle misses with a hook.
Rose connects with the punch.
Eagle looks to land a right hand but Rose moved out of range.
Eagle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eagle slaps away a takedown attempt from Rose, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rose keeps the fight on the outside.
David Eagle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rose keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Rose misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eagle wants to clinch
and Rose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eagle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Rose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rose winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Rose!
Our winner, Adrian Rose, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zack Rize (ranked 188 p4p, 498 weight class) and Super Salajudin Ii (ranked 25 p4p, 65 weight class). Rize comes to the cage accompanied by Luke Combs - When It Rains It Pours. Zack Rize had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zack Rize!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Super Salajudin Ii!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Hemmingworth and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salajudin Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rize.
A big right from Salajudin Ii misses.
Jab from Rize.
Salajudin Ii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rize stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheers as Salajudin Ii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rize doesn't seem phased though.
Rize connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rize connects with a solid leg kick.
Salajudin Ii works over Rize's head and body with a nice combination.
Rize looks to score with a jab to the body but Salajudin Ii is just out of range.
Rize misses with a hook. Salajudin Ii ducked under it nicely.
Rize fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Salajudin Ii.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rize scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Salajudin Ii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rize looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rize staying out of range there.
Salajudin Ii scores with a decent looking hook.
Rize lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Salajudin Ii scores with a jab to the body.
Salajudin Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rize.
Salajudin Ii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rize tries to bum rush Salajudin Ii with a series of wild strikes but Salajudin Ii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salajudin Ii! But no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Rize 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Salajudin Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rize thuds his right hand into Salajudin Ii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rize ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salajudin Ii moves away.
Salajudin Ii unleashes a big counter combination but Rize bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rize swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rize.
Rize swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Salajudin Ii.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rize throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice defenses there by Rize.
Rize has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Zack Rize is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rize misses with a jab to the body
and Salajudin Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salajudin Ii misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot by Salajudin Ii.
Rize connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rize lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rize scores with a leg kick.
Salajudin Ii slips under a jab.
Salajudin Ii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rize with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rize looks to score with a jab to the body but Salajudin Ii is just out of range.
Salajudin Ii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Salajudin Ii ducks under a wild hook from Rize.
Rize misses with an uppercut. Salajudin Ii saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rize.
Rize lands a nice looking body shot.
Rize fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Salajudin Ii throws a jab when Rize was well out of range.
Rize misses with a hook. Salajudin Ii ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Salajudin Ii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rize throws a leg kick that misses.
Salajudin Ii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Salajudin Ii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rize scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salajudin Ii doesn't seem bothered though.
Salajudin Ii loads up on a big right hand but Rize slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rize scores with a jab. Salajudin Ii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rize throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Salajudin Ii as Rize shoots in.
Salajudin Ii moves out of range as Rize strikes.
Zack Rize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rize tried to score with a low kick but Salajudin Ii checks it.
A little jabbing left from Salajudin Ii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rize misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Salajudin Ii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rize connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rize walks into a jab.
Salajudin Ii looks to land a right hand but Rize moved out of range.
Rize throws a shot from downtown. Salajudin Ii moves away and avoids it.
Rize bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salajudin Ii throws a lazy uppercut
and Rize makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Salajudin Ii throws a jab when Rize was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Rize dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Salajudin Ii avoids the body shot from Rize.
Zack Rize is winning the standup battle so far.
Rize swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rize connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rize scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rize lands a nice leg kick that just misses Salajudin Ii's sensitive parts.
Rize shoots for a double leg takedown but Salajudin Ii sprawls well. He's pushed Rize's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice side step and Salajudin Ii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rize attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Salajudin Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salajudin Ii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Salajudin Ii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rize is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salajudin Ii can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Salajudin Ii misses.
Rize throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rize misses with an uppercut. Salajudin Ii saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Salajudin Ii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rize.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rize connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Salajudin Ii lands a right hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Salajudin Ii might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rize has got the better of the exchanges.
Rize wants to clinch
enabling Salajudin Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Rize tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salajudin Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Rize.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rize. Salajudin Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rize walks into a left hand.
Salajudin Ii slips a jab from Rize.
Salajudin Ii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rize lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salajudin Ii at a distance.
Salajudin Ii misses with a hook.
Rize walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Salajudin Ii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rize tries to clinch but Salajudin Ii moves away
and Salajudin Ii counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rize is refusing to be controlled, as Salajudin Ii sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rize won't allow Salajudin Ii to pass to mount.
Salajudin Ii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Salajudin Ii with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Salajudin Ii is just content to waste time from the top position. Rize takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rize trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salajudin Ii advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii wants to control but Rize is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salajudin Ii seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Rize has recovered full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Salajudin Ii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rize swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salajudin Ii wants to control from the top but Rize keeps moving.
Salajudin Ii is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salajudin Ii is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rize is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rize has escaped and now he's on top!
Salajudin Ii wants to sweep but no luck.
Salajudin Ii is still trying to improve position.
Salajudin Ii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salajudin Ii pulls Rize in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salajudin Ii is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zack Rize will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Rize ducks right into an uppercut from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii swings for the body but Rize moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Rize misses its target.
Rize ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salajudin Ii moves away.
Rize paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rize with a nice calf kick.
Salajudin Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salajudin Ii throws out a counter right but Rize avoids it with no problem.
Rize swings for the body but Salajudin Ii moves out of range.
Rize jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize misses with a body shot.
Salajudin Ii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the liver by Salajudin Ii. Beautiful body shot.
Salajudin Ii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rize as he avoids it easily.
Salajudin Ii walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Salajudin Ii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rize scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Salajudin Ii misses the jab.
Salajudin Ii digs a good hook to Rize's body.
Salajudin Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salajudin Ii blocks a leg kick.
Salajudin Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rize tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rize misses the shot to the body.
Rize throws a leg kick which misses Salajudin Ii's front leg but catches the back leg as Salajudin Ii tries to avoid it.
A jab from Rize misses.
Nice shot lands for Salajudin Ii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rize misses the jab.
Rize throws a shot to the body.
Rize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salajudin Ii.
Rize tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salajudin Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Rize.
Salajudin Ii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rize tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Salajudin Ii slips a straight right by Rize.
Salajudin Ii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Rize is predictable there
and Salajudin Ii counters with a single leg into guard. Rize didn't expect that.
Salajudin Ii controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Salajudin Ii wants to control from the top but Rize keeps moving.
Salajudin Ii looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii trying to control but Rize is working from the bottom.
Salajudin Ii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rize swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salajudin Ii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Salajudin Ii trying to control but Rize is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rize tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
You can see that Salajudin Ii has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Salajudin Ii misses with a left hand
and Rize counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Rize. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rize.
Salajudin Ii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rize.
Salajudin Ii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rize scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rize throws a leg kick but Salajudin Ii moved away.
Salajudin Ii throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Rize to counter with a crisp jab.
Rize throws a leg kick which misses Salajudin Ii's front leg but catches the back leg as Salajudin Ii tries to avoid it.
Salajudin Ii moves away from the strike by Rize.
Salajudin Ii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Rize clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rize scoring well with a low kick there.
Rize works Salajudin Ii's body with a nice hook.
Salajudin Ii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rize scores with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rize. That's going to slow Salajudin Ii down.
Salajudin Ii avoids the body shot from Rize.
Rize misses with a low kick.
Rize has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Salajudin Ii finds it's way round the side to connect with Rize's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rize shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rize looks to land a left hand but Salajudin Ii moved out of range nicely.
Salajudin Ii blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii scores with a jab to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Salajudin Ii checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Salajudin Ii misses.
Rize misses with a leg kick
and Salajudin Ii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rize misses with a looping left.
Rize lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salajudin Ii at a distance.
Salajudin Ii scores with a jab. Rize acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rize.
Salajudin Ii scores with a body shot.
Rize uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Salajudin Ii has time to react.
A jab from Salajudin Ii finds it's way through Rize's defenses.
Rize takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salajudin Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rize.
Rize cracks Salajudin Ii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rize throws a body shot but no joy.
Rize uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salajudin Ii.
Nice uppercut lands for Rize. That snapped Salajudin Ii's head back.
Salajudin Ii checks the leg kick.
Salajudin Ii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rize will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Salajudin Ii stuns Rize with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Salajudin Ii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Salajudin Ii checks a leg kick.
Salajudin Ii lands with an uppercut that bounces Rize off the cage and back into range.
Rize tried to score with a low kick but Salajudin Ii checks it.
Salajudin Ii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rize avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rize swings for the body but Salajudin Ii moves out of range.
Rize lands with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Salajudin Ii as Rize shoots in.
Salajudin Ii throws a lazy uppercut
and Rize counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salajudin Ii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rize with the inside leg kick.
Rize throws a body punch but Salajudin Ii moves out of range.
Salajudin Ii jabs Rize to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rize throws a front kick aimed at Salajudin Ii's knee but Salajudin Ii avoids it well.
Rize swings away with a body shot that misses
and Salajudin Ii counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rize! Salajudin Ii lets Rize back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Rize is rocked!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salajudin Ii drops Rize with a huge uppercut! Rize drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Salajudin Ii is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Salajudin Ii!
Super Salajudin Ii is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Super Salajudin Ii, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Robson (ranked 55 p4p, 384 weight class) and Baldomir Barbosa (ranked 6 p4p, 55 weight class). Barbosa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Unfaithful. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 17 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Robson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baldomir Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Robson on the side of the head.
Robson cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big right from Robson misses.
Robson catches Barbosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Robson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been told by Robson's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Robson misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Robson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Robson thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Robson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
As Barbosa backs away, Robson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Robson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
The crowd cheers as Robson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbosa doesn't seem phased though.
Robson misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Barbosa tries a quick counter leg kick but Robson is wise to it.
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!
Barbosa throws a hook but Robson blocks it.
A combination from Robson does no damage.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robson misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa moves in looking to clinch but Robson pushes him off.
Robson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Robson tries to work over Barbosa's front leg with a kick but Barbosa checks it.
We've been informed that Barbosa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barbosa jabs Robson right on the nose. Robson blinks but takes it well.
Robson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barbosa throws a leg kick
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut.
Robson drops his hands momentarily and Barbosa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Robson with the inside leg kick.
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!
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robson misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Barbosa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robson at a distance.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Robson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as Robson blocks the leg kick.
Robson with a nice calf kick.
A low kick lands for Robson.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Barbosa with a hook.
Robson digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Robson moves out of range.
Robson swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Robson slips the punch.
Robson throws a series of punches but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa lands the left hand.
Robson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Robson in his tracks.
Robson misses the jab.
Robson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Robson fails with a takedown attempt.
Barbosa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Robson throws a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa connects with the punch.
Robson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbosa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Robson is able to avoid easily.
Barbosa connects with a body shot.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa blocks a leg kick.
Barbosa wants to clinch up but Robson keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robson swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
Robson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robson lands with a good body shot.
Barbosa throws a leg kick which misses Robson's front leg but catches the back leg as Robson tries to avoid it.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa scores with a jab. Robson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barbosa is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Robson misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa wants to slow Robson down by chopping away at his legs.
Robson misses with a low kick as Barbosa jumps back.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Robson is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Robson throws a solid leg kick but Barbosa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Robson.
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 Oliver Robson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice cross by Barbosa.
Barbosa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Robson counters with a nice leg kick.
Barbosa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Robson in his tracks.
Robson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Robson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oliver Robson is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa slips a jab from Robson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
Robson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Robson checks it.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Robson avoids it with no problem.
Robson looks to land a combination but Barbosa avoids it well.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Robson saw that one coming.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson throws a solid leg kick but Barbosa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Robson.
Barbosa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robson with a body shot.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa misses with a jab to the body
and Robson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the body
and Robson counters with a straight right hand.
Robson sizes up Barbosa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Robson scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Barbosa misses
and Robson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbosa.
An inside leg kick from Robson misses.
Robson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the body
and Robson counters with a right hand to the body.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Robson avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
It looked like Robson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Robson missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbosa wants to clinch but Robson slips to the side
letting Robson counter with a right hand.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab, jab by Robson - just one landing.
Barbosa misses with a lunging right hand
letting Robson counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Robson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robson lands with a nice body punch.
Robson defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Robson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Robson looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Robson walks into a jab.
Robson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbosa jabs Robson right on the nose. Robson blinks but takes it well.
A good leg kick by Barbosa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Robson ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robson lands a lovely overhand right.
Robson works Barbosa's body with a nice hook.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Robson.
Barbosa connects with a nice looking jab.
Robson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barbosa jabs at Robson's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Robson.
Robson moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Robson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robson throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barbosa walks into a straight right hand from Robson.
Barbosa walks into a stiff left hand from Robson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Oliver Robson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Barbosa dips to his left and cracks Robson with an uppercut!
Robson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbosa cracks Robson with an open hand slap.
A lazy left from Barbosa finds it's target.
Barbosa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robson.
Robson misses with a leg kick.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robson throws a leg kick which misses Barbosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbosa tries to avoid it.
Barbosa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Robson avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robson.
Robson connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robson misses the jab.
Robson defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbosa throws a jab when Robson was well out of range.
Robson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Robson scores with a jab to the head.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robson throws out the jab.
Robson feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Robson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barbosa has closed the distance and engaged Robson in a clinch.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson controls his hands.
Robson prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Robson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Robson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robson lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Robson.
Robson lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Robson lands with a right to the head.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robson's elbow.
Barbosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Robson controls the action.
Robson prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa works on Robson's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Robson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Robson.
Robson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Robson misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Robson.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Barbosa.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robson.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Robson.
Robson blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baldomir Barbosa really 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.
Barbosa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barbosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Robson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Robson moved out of range nicely.
Robson slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Robson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barbosa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Robson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robson scores with a jab. Barbosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barbosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robson was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body. Robson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Robson.
Robson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbosa connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Robson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson lands a jab to the head.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Robson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Robson lands with a shot to the body.
Barbosa sizes up Robson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Robson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barbosa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbosa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barbosa connects with a looping right hand.
Robson lands a head shot.
Barbosa throws out a leg kick but Robson moves out of range and Barbosa only half commits.
As Barbosa backs away, Robson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Robson.
Barbosa connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Robson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Robson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Barbosa scores with a leg kick.
Robson connects with a crisp jab.
Robson checks a low kick from Barbosa.
Robson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbosa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Robson scrambles back to his feet.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Robson is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Robson.
Robson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barbosa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Robson counters with a left to the body.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Robson avoids the punch easily.
Robson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Robson misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Robson throws a leg kick but Barbosa moved away.
Robson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbosa misses with a body shot
and Robson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the head.
Robson misses with a leg kick
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Barbosa - just one landing.
Robson blocks a jab.
Robson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Robson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barbosa lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robson.
Barbosa tries to clinch up but Robson circles away and keeps his distance.
Robson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbosa. Barbosa obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbosa swings for the body but Robson moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Robson misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa misses with a body shot
enabling Robson to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robson.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Robson saw that one coming.
Robson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barbosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Robson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbosa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Robson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa moves out of range of the leg kick from Robson.
Barbosa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robson momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Baldomir Barbosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Robson stalks Barbosa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barbosa's face. Barbosa staggers backwards, shaken.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Robson tried to counter with a leg kick but Barbosa avoided it.
Barbosa lands with an overhand left.
Barbosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and Robson counters with a straight right hand.
Robson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Barbosa as he connects with a hook.
Barbosa works the jab nicely.
Robson lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa misses with a jab to the body
and Robson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Barbosa.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Robson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barbosa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A low kick lands for Robson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robson.
Robson scores with a shot to the body.
Robson misses with the combination.
Robson is looking to score with low kicks.
Robson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbosa.
Robson throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Barbosa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a solid leg kick but Robson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barbosa.
Robson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Robson to score with a decent uppercut.
Robson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and Robson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Robson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barbosa scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbosa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Robson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barbosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Robson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson staying out of range there.
Robson thuds his right hand into Barbosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barbosa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Robson is out of range and Barbosa settles back down.
Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Robson swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Robson lands with a straight right. Barbosa didn't see that one coming.
Robson ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Robson swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barbosa digs a good body shot into Robson's ribs.
A jab from Robson does it's job there.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Robson.
Robson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
and Robson counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robson finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbosa's head.
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!
The crowd cheers as Barbosa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Robson doesn't seem phased though.
A good leg kick by Robson.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa connects with a looping right hand.
Robson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Robson misses with a looping right.
Barbosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Robson on the side of the head.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barbosa dips to his left and cracks Robson with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa looks to clinch
and Robson counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbosa connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Robson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Robson 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 49:47
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson retains his welterweight title!
Oliver Robson 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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