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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Rose Jr (ranked 3983 p4p, 4523 weight class) and Derrick Colson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Rose Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Derrick Colson's 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Rose Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Colson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rose Jr looking to score a takedown here. Colson is defending well but Rose Jr drives through and ends up in Colson's guard.
Rose Jr wants to control from the top but Colson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Colson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rose Jr defends well.
Colson wants to sweep here but Rose Jr controlling him for the moment.
Rose Jr wants to control from the top but Colson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Colson keeping full guard, as Rose Jr tries to pass.
Colson looking to control.
Colson keeping moving, preventing Rose Jr from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colson keeping full guard, as Rose Jr tries to pass.
Colson keeping moving, preventing Rose Jr from controlling successfully.
Rose Jr pushing down on Colson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rose Jr 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.
Colson tries to get to full guard but Rose Jr has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rose Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Colson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Colson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rose Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Rose Jr trying to control but Colson is working from the bottom.
Rose Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Colson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rose Jr trying to control the position.
Rose Jr is really struggling to control Colson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rose Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rose Jr is looking for a triangle but Colson pushes his legs off easily.
Colson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Colson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colson wants to control from the top but Rose Jr keeps moving.
Colson passes into half guard.
Rose Jr wants to improve his position but Colson is controlling well.
Rose Jr missing with punches from the bottom.
Colson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rose Jr keeps working.
Colson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rose Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Colson.
Rose Jr throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rose Jr is in trouble now - Colson has advanced to mount!
Colson wants to control the pace but Rose Jr is squirming around nicely.
Rose Jr flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Colson wants to control the pace but Rose Jr is squirming around nicely.
Rose Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rose Jr wants to hold on but Colson pushes him away.
Colson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rose Jr has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rose Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colson avoids the attempt from Rose Jr to control.
Rose Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Colson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Colson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Colson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rose Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rose Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rose Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Colson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Colson wants to sweep but no luck.
Rose Jr postures up.
Colson wants to sweep but no luck.
Rose Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colson is keeping the position for now.
Colson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rose Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rose Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Colson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rose Jr is just riding it out for now. Colson eventually gives up the hold.
Rose Jr actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose Jr wants to improve his position but Colson is controlling well.
Rose Jr is looking to control Colson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rose Jr avoid being mounted?
Rose Jr tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rose Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Colson is working for a submission of some sort.
Colson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rose Jr defends it well.
Colson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Colson moves nicely into side control.
Rose Jr regains half guard.
Colson is looking for a kimura here.
Rose Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rose Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Colson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rose Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rose Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Colson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Colson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rose Jr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rose Jr has escaped and now he's on top!
Rose Jr trying to control but Colson is working from the bottom.
Colson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rose Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rose Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Colson has his foot on Rose Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rose Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Rose Jr trying to control but Colson is working from the bottom.
Rose Jr looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose Jr wants to control from the top but Colson keeps moving.
Colson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rose Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Colson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Colson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rose Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Colson looking for a guillotine here but Rose Jr defends easily.
Colson is trying to keep Rose Jr in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rose Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Kevin Rose Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rose Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rose Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Colson regains half guard.
Rose Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rose Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Colson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rose Jr.
Colson tries to get to full guard but Rose Jr has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose Jr 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.
Colson tries to get to full guard but Rose Jr has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Colson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rose Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Colson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Colson is on top in guard.
Colson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rose Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colson passes Rose Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rose Jr misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rose Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Derrick Colson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Colson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Colson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rose Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Colson tries to control but Rose Jr wriggling away.
Colson has control of Rose Jr's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rose Jr regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Colson has a good base and remains in mount.
Colson tries to control but Rose Jr wriggling away.
Rose Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Rose Jr tries to lock up and control but Colson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rose Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Colson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rose Jr is surviving well by controlling Colson's body position as best he can.
Colson tries to control but Rose Jr wriggling away.
Colson prevents Rose Jr from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose Jr throwing hammer fists to the chest of Colson. What's that going to do exactly?
Rose Jr flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Colson is working for a guillotine from mount but Rose Jr frees his head quite easily.
Rose Jr wants to hold on but Colson pushes him away.
Rose Jr swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Rose Jr throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Colson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rose Jr is surviving well by controlling Colson's body position as best he can.
Rose Jr tries to lock up and control but Colson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Colson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Rose Jr is in real trouble.
Colson tries to keep control of the position but Rose Jr is staying busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Colson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Colson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Colson!
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