PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Rolls (ranked 24 p4p, 87 weight class) and Natsu Dragneel (ranked 3 p4p, 14 weight class). Rolls's entrance music is Moonshine Bandits - For The Outlawz. A fine choice. Dragneel has chosen Come the Fire Dragon as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Rolls
vs
Dragneel

175 cm
33
170
13 - 3 - 1

185 cm
28
180
19 - 9 - 1

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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 13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Rolls!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Natsu Dragneel!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragneel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rolls slips a straight right by Dragneel.
Rolls has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragneel. Rolls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rolls looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rolls getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dragneel misses with a hook to the body
and Rolls counters with a straight right hand.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragneel throws a body shot but no joy.
Dragneel looks to score with a jab to the body but Rolls is just out of range.
Dragneel throws a hook but Rolls blocks it.
Rolls has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rolls there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dragneel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rolls sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dragneel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dragneel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rolls.
Dragneel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolls.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolls swinging wildly here.
Dragneel misses with a head kick.
Dragneel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Bubba Rolls has been cut.
Dragneel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rolls.
Rolls has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rolls there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dragneel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
Rolls checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dragneel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rolls displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragneel throws out the jab.
Rolls throws out a loose jab but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rolls looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut
enabling Rolls to counter with a crisp jab.
Rolls connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dragneel. Dragneel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dragneel jabs at Rolls's body.
Nice defenses there by Rolls.
Rolls was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dragneel.
Rolls stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dragneel looks for the body kick but Rolls saw that one coming.
Rolls misses the jab.
Rolls misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolls throws a looping overhand right but Dragneel ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolls throws a shot from downtown. Dragneel moves away and avoids it.
Dragneel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rolls moves out of range of the strikes.
Rolls loads up on a big right hand but Dragneel slips the punch.
Dragneel misses with a looping right.
Rolls tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dragneel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rolls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dragneel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rolls. That did some damage!
Rolls blocks a low kick nicely.
Rolls's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dragneel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rolls scrambles back to his feet.
Rolls blocks a low kick nicely.
Rolls thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dragneel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dragneel duly obliges.
A swing and a miss from Rolls.
Dragneel throws a head kick but Rolls moves out of range.
Dragneel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Rolls misses.
Dragneel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel misses with a body kick.
Dragneel misses with a straight left.
Rolls doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Rolls has closed the distance and engaged Dragneel in a clinch.
Rolls throws a head punch that misses.
Dragneel blocks an uppercut.
Dragneel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dragneel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dragneel pushes Rolls back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rolls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rolls tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dragneel.
A short right from Rolls on the inside.
Rolls is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dragneel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rolls is trying to pull guard but Dragneel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rolls working aggressively here.
Rolls prevents a body shot from Dragneel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolls misses with the head strike.
Dragneel tries to work over Rolls's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Dragneel - that landed with a thud.

Dragneel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragneel takes a swing at Rolls's ribcage but misses.
Rolls is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dragneel cracks Rolls with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rolls throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dragneel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dragneel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rolls scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dragneel scores with a shot to the body.
Rolls uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dragneel has time to react.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dragneel.
Rolls is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rolls steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dragneel. That one must have hurt.
Dragneel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rolls has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rolls is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dragneel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Rolls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragneel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rolls under the eye.
Rolls avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Rolls fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Natsu Dragneel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Rolls's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dragneel throws an off balance right hand
and Rolls counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Rolls blocks the leg kick.
Rolls takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Dragneel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dragneel clobbers Rolls with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dragneel lands with a hook. Rolls tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dragneel lands a nice hook to Rolls's body. Rolls takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rolls throws a hook to the side of Dragneel's head but Dragneel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel wants to land a leg kick but Rolls is out of range.
Dragneel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dragneel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rolls under the eye.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dragneel in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dragneel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragneel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rolls moves away.
Dragneel 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.
Dragneel throws a body shot but no joy.
Dragneel throws a head kick that half lands.
Dragneel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rolls was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragneel.

Rolls gets the takedown into side control.
Dragneel is trying to buck Rolls off.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dragneel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dragneel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dragneel bucks up and tries to throw Rolls off but instead Rolls has got his back!
Dragneel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rolls.
Rolls lands with a hammerfist to the side of Dragneel's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolls landing with strikes.
Dragneel is trying to get back to his feet but Rolls has full control of the position and if anything, Dragneel has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rolls trying to control.
Dragneel trying to control the action but Rolls just sinks the hooks in.

Dragneel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rolls trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dragneel is trying to get back to his feet but Rolls has full control of the position and if anything, Dragneel has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolls lands a shot to the head.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Dragneel wants to control his opponent's hands but Rolls gets his hands free.

Rolls working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Dragneel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Dragneel is trying to shake Rolls off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Rolls won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dragneel needs to keep his hands up - Rolls had a free shot at his head there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolls tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dragneel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rolls's head.
Rolls has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Dragneel misses.
Rolls misses with a hook. Dragneel ducked under it nicely.
Dragneel throws a right hand that misses
letting Rolls counter with a right hand.
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!
Rolls gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dragneel.
Natsu Dragneel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dragneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rolls manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Rolls misses the target.
Dragneel swats away the attempt to clinch by Rolls.
Rolls misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dragneel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dragneel has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rolls slips a straight right by Dragneel.
An attempted straight right counter from Rolls misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragneel. Rolls does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Natsu Dragneel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bubba Rolls's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dragneel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rolls was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dragneel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rolls cracks Dragneel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rolls doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rolls throws the left hand but Dragneel avoids the punch easily.
Dragneel lands a two punch combo.
Rolls moves out of range of the strikes.
Dragneel lands a jab to the head.
Rolls scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rolls takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Rolls gets a double leg takedown into Dragneel's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragneel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rolls has passed into side control.
Rolls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dragneel keeps working.

Rolls tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rolls has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dragneel throws Rolls to one side and escapes!
Rolls throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dragneel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rolls fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel with a nice calf kick.
Rolls scores with a jab.
Dragneel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A low kick lands for Dragneel.
Rolls pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dragneel misses with a looping right.
A big left from Rolls misses.
Rolls walks into a straight right hand from Dragneel.
Dragneel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rolls throws out the jab.
Dragneel slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragneel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel takes a swing at Rolls's ribcage but misses.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut. Rolls saw that one coming.
Dragneel throws a front kick aimed at Rolls's knee but Rolls avoids it well.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rolls is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dragneel.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a hook to the body
and Rolls connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rolls misses with a wild body shot.
Dragneel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rolls counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Rolls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rolls throws a jab but it's blocked by Dragneel.
Rolls looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rolls misses with a low kick.
Dragneel slips under a jab from Rolls.
Dragneel scores with a nice body kick.
Dragneel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolls.
A jab from Dragneel finds it's way through Rolls's defenses.
Rolls throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolls takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
Dragneel flicks out a counter leg kick but Rolls steps away.
Rolls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dragneel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rolls fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Dragneel tries a quick counter leg kick but Rolls is wise to it.
Dragneel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rolls listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rolls throws a leg kick but Dragneel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Rolls misses.
Dragneel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rolls scores with a jab.
Rolls tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dragneel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rolls thuds his right hand into Dragneel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dragneel loads up on a big right hand but Rolls slips the punch.
Rolls cracks Dragneel with an open hand slap.
Dragneel tries to move into range but Rolls moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rolls manages to avoid it.
Rolls uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dragneel.
Dragneel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rolls misses the shot to the body.
Rolls moves away from the strike by Dragneel.
It looked like Rolls wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab lands there for Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dragneel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dragneel throws out a loose jab but Rolls uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragneel lands a body shot.
Dragneel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dragneel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragneel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rolls lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dragneel scores with a hook to the body. Rolls takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dragneel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rolls.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Natsu Dragneel really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Rolls's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dragneel throws a lazy right hand but Rolls sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rolls.
Rolls scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rolls throws the left hand but Dragneel avoids the punch easily.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut
and Rolls counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rolls checks a leg kick nicely.
Rolls lands a really nice looking cross but Dragneel seems unphased.
Rolls misses with a left hand
and Rolls takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Rolls misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dragneel.
Rolls closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dragneel circles away.
A big left from Rolls misses.
Dragneel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dragneel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rolls checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dragneel moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragneel tried to score with a low kick but Rolls checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Rolls. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rolls.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rolls's hands.
Dragneel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dragneel looks to throw the jab but Rolls is out of range.
Dragneel misses with a shot to the body
and Rolls counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rolls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragneel.
Dragneel misses the jab.
A big right from Rolls misses.
Dragneel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rolls sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rolls throws a hook but Dragneel avoids it easily.
Dragneel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rolls lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rolls lands with an uppercut that bounces Dragneel off the cage and back into range.
Dragneel throws a looping overhand right but Rolls ducks down to avoid it.
Rolls staying out of range there.
Dragneel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but Rolls sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rolls throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel throws a head kick that Rolls semi-blocks.
Rolls dips to his left and cracks Dragneel with an uppercut!
Dragneel throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Rolls catches Dragneel right on the button with a cross.
Good shot there by Rolls.
Nice defenses there by Rolls.
Rolls blocks a head kick by Dragneel.
Rolls misses the shot to the body.
Dragneel is looking to score with low kicks.
Dragneel blocks a jab.
Rolls missing with a left hand there. Dragneel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rolls checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dragneel misses with a straight right.
Rolls lands a glancing blow to the side of Dragneel's head.
Dragneel swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Rolls.
Some wild striking there from Rolls.
Rolls looks to throw the jab but Dragneel is out of range.
Dragneel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragneel misses the target.
Rolls wants to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dragneel.
A big right from Rolls misses.
Dragneel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dragneel throws a head kick but Rolls moves out of range.
Rolls cracks Dragneel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel swings for the body but Rolls moves out of range.
Rolls throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dragneel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dragneel tries to work over Rolls's front leg with a kick but Rolls checks it.
Rolls takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rolls looks to land a left hand but Dragneel moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolls closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dragneel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dragneel throws a poor cross that misses
and Rolls counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dragneel is looking to slow Rolls down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dragneel. That's going to slow Rolls down.
Rolls keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Rolls bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dragneel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rolls's best efforts.
Rolls trying to control the pace.
Rolls prevents Dragneel from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bubba Rolls will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bubba Rolls'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. This is the final round!

Rolls avoids the head kick by Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolls.
Rolls keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rolls throws a lazy right hand but Dragneel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dragneel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolls.
Dragneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rolls manages to avoid it.
Dragneel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rolls avoids the head kick by Dragneel.
Bubba Rolls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rolls connects with the punch.
Rolls throws a hook to the side of Dragneel's head but Dragneel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick
and Rolls connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel looks to land a right hand but Rolls moved out of range.
Dragneel cracks Rolls with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rolls ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Rolls tries to clinch but Dragneel is having none of it.
Rolls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragneel.
Rolls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Dragneel.
Rolls misses with an uppercut. Dragneel saw that one coming.
Dragneel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rolls's hands.
Dragneel throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Rolls 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dragneel missing with a left hand there. Rolls was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rolls is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dragneel swats away the attempt to clinch by Rolls.
An inside leg kick lands from Dragneel.
Dragneel lands an overhand right.
Dragneel takes a swing at Rolls's ribcage but misses.
Rolls misses with an uppercut
and Dragneel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rolls uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dragneel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A good leg kick by Dragneel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dragneel slips under a jab from Rolls.
Dragneel fakes the leg kick and cracks Rolls in the body.
Dragneel scores with a hook.
Rolls lands a lovely overhand right.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dragneel as he jumps to the side.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rolls misses the jab.
Dragneel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dragneel wants it to stay on the feet.
Dragneel fails to land with a series of punches.
Dragneel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rolls doesn't seem bothered though.
Rolls tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dragneel scores with a body shot.
Dragneel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rolls.
Dragneel defending well as Rolls loads up on a big left hand.
Rolls gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dragneel.
Rolls thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel scores with the left hand. Rolls knows he should have avoided that one.
Dragneel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dragneel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rolls.
Dragneel lands a nice hook to Rolls's body. Rolls takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dragneel misses with a body kick.
Rolls takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rolls throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Natsu Dragneel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dragneel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rolls is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rolls on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dragneel. Dragneel obviously looking to wear him down.
Rolls tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dragneel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rolls on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel throws a head kick that Rolls semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Dragneel tenderised Rolls's leg. Rolls is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dragneel checks a low kick from Rolls.
Rolls will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Rolls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragneel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dragneel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dragneel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dragneel throws out a counter right but Rolls avoids it with no problem.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dragneel!
Dragneel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dragneel catches Rolls with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dragneel scores with a sloppy right hand. Rolls should have avoided that one.
Dragneel lands a nice shot to the body.
Rolls looks for a takedown but Dragneel sprawls well.
Dragneel tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dragneel throws a head kick that half lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Natsu Dragneel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dragneel 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Natsu Dragneel!
Natsu Dragneel is the new welterweight champion!
Natsu Dragneel decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.