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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samson Buddha (ranked 550 p4p, 366 weight class) and Nicholaus Strauss (ranked 78 p4p, 51 weight class). Samson Buddha had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Buddha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicholaus Strauss!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buddha throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strauss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strauss slips a straight right by Buddha.
Buddha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buddha keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Buddha 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.
Buddha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strauss's hands.
Strauss avoids a kick to the body.
Strauss gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Buddha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buddha closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Strauss's guard.
Buddha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Buddha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buddha trying to move into half guard but instead Strauss has managed to sweep!
Buddha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strauss looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddha trying to control the position.
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.
Strauss not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Strauss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buddha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strauss has managed to get both his arms back between Buddha's legs - danger averted.
Buddha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strauss defends well.
Buddha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strauss is one step ahead there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Buddha has his foot on Strauss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strauss works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Strauss misses with a body shot.
Nicholaus Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strauss clinches up with Buddha and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buddha can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Nice body punch from Strauss - that landed with a thud.
Buddha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strauss scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Samson Buddha has been cut.
Strauss with the inside leg kick.
Nicholaus Strauss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buddha scores with a leg kick.
Buddha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strauss avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Buddha.
Strauss staying out of range there.
Strauss throws a big counter head kick but Buddha avoids it with no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strauss 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss throws a head kick that misses.
Buddha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Buddha defending well as Strauss loads up on a big left hand.
Buddha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strauss's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nicholaus Strauss will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samson Buddha's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Strauss checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Strauss was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strauss throws a lazy right hand but Buddha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buddha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strauss defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Strauss misses the target.
Buddha scores with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Strauss.
Nice cross by Buddha.
Strauss looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Buddha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Buddha tries to land a front kick but Strauss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strauss flicks out a counter leg kick but Buddha steps away.
Buddha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strauss. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strauss gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss works on Buddha's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Buddha.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strauss digs a right hand underneath Buddha's ribcage. Buddha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Buddha can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Buddha controls his hands.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buddha tries to throw a body punch but Strauss avoids it by throwing Buddha back against the cage.
Buddha manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buddha. Strauss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buddha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buddha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buddha throws a low kick, looking for Strauss's leg but Strauss calmly moves out of range.
Strauss moves into the clinch successfully.
Buddha prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Strauss.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss displaying some good clinch control by pressing Buddha up against the cage.
Strauss tries a body shot but Buddha blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Buddha.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Buddha's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Strauss.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Buddha controls the action.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss tries to work over Buddha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buddha's elbow.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Buddha has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strauss is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buddha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Buddha controls his hands.
Buddha tries to pull guard but Strauss forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Buddha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buddha is trying to push Strauss away but Strauss has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddha is trying to pull guard but Strauss has him pressed against the cage.
Strauss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Buddha blocking some punches.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nicholaus Strauss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Strauss is leaning against Buddha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Buddha blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Buddha.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholaus Strauss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samson Buddha's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Buddha throws a push kick but Strauss slaps the foot to one side.
Strauss tries to clinch
and Buddha counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Buddha.
Buddha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strauss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strauss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strauss avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Buddha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buddha.
Buddha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Strauss is controlling Buddha's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Samson Buddha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strauss. That did some damage!
Buddha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strauss connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Buddha throws a right hand that misses
and Strauss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buddha walks into a left hand.
Strauss moves out of range of the body kick from Buddha.
Buddha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Buddha misses with a hook. Strauss ducked under it nicely.
Buddha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Buddha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strauss. Buddha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strauss connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Strauss.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss scoring well with a low kick there.
Buddha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strauss leaves Buddha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Strauss now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Strauss tries to clinch but Buddha is having none of it.
Strauss throws a good cross that connects.
Strauss scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Strauss misses its intended target.
Buddha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strauss.
Strauss moves away from the strike by Buddha.
Buddha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strauss throws a leg kick which misses Buddha's front leg but catches the back leg as Buddha tries to avoid it.
Buddha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Strauss throws a body shot but no joy.
Strauss throws the left hand but Buddha avoids the punch easily.
Buddha throws a leg kick but Strauss checks it.
Strauss moves away from the strike by Buddha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Buddha.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Buddha.
Strauss scores with a punch to the head.
Strauss throws a leg kick which misses Buddha's front leg but catches the back leg as Buddha tries to avoid it.
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
Buddha throws an overhand right that lands on Strauss's shoulder, as Strauss tries to avoid the shot.
Strauss moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicholaus Strauss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Buddha shoots in looking for a takedown but Strauss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buddha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Buddha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strauss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buddha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Strauss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Buddha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strauss scores with a nice right hand.
Strauss works over Buddha's head and body with a nice combination.
Nicholaus Strauss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strauss shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Buddha eats them both and turns towards Strauss to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buddha.
Strauss's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buddha under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Buddha. That one must have hurt.
Buddha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Strauss throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strauss throws a shot to the body.
Buddha throws a lazy right hand but Strauss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buddha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Buddha throws a lazy head kick
and Strauss counters with a slapping leg kick.
Strauss cracks Buddha with a right hand to the side of the head.
Buddha lands a jab.
Strauss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buddha.
Buddha sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Strauss smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buddha misses with a body kick.
Strauss scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strauss lands a head shot.
Strauss lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholaus Strauss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strauss 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholaus Strauss!
Nicholaus Strauss spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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