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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bed Intruder (ranked 30 p4p, 6 weight class) and Teodors Ozolinsh (ranked 115 p4p, 13 weight class). Intruder comes to the cage accompanied by Bed Intruder. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bed Intruder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teodors Ozolinsh!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozolinsh cracks Intruder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ozolinsh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Intruder misses the target.
Intruder ducks right into an uppercut from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands a nice hook to Intruder's body. Intruder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick from Ozolinsh misses
so Intruder counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ozolinsh has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Intruder has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Intruder has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Intruder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ozolinsh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Intruder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Intruder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Intruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Intruder avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Intruder blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Intruder throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Intruder - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Intruder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Intruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Intruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Intruder taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Intruder's elbow.
A short uppercut from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands a hook that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
Ozolinsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Intruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Intruder working aggressively here.
Ozolinsh lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Ozolinsh on the inside.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Intruder controls the action.
Intruder tries to throw a body punch but Ozolinsh avoids it by throwing Intruder back against the cage.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Intruder keeps control of Ozolinsh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ozolinsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ozolinsh pushes Intruder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Intruder takes a shot to the head.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozolinsh blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Intruder fails to land.
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Teodors Ozolinsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Intruder defending well as Ozolinsh loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Intruder throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
Intruder ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
As Ozolinsh tries to get set, Intruder tries to push him back and clinch up but Ozolinsh manages to avoid the attempt.
A jab from Ozolinsh finds it's way through Intruder's defenses.
Intruder doesn't manage to clinch there - Ozolinsh circles away.
Intruder darts in looking for a takedown but Ozolinsh gets double underhooks and turns Intruder into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ozolinsh.
Intruder takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Intruder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bed Intruder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Intruder lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Ozolinsh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Intruder blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Ozolinsh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Intruder is just out of range.
Ozolinsh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Intruder tries to score with a low kick but Ozolinsh moves his leg out of the way.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ozolinsh thuds a left hand into Intruder's body.
Intruder works Ozolinsh's body with a nice hook.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick that misses.
Intruder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Intruder shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ozolinsh is trying to defend but Intruder finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ozolinsh wants to improve his position but Intruder is controlling well.
Intruder working Ozolinsh over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozolinsh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Intruder.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozolinsh is trying to stand back up but Intruder is controlling him
Intruder prevents Ozolinsh from improving his position.
Intruder working Ozolinsh over with strikes.
Intruder wants to control but Ozolinsh is keeping him busy.
Ozolinsh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Intruder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ozolinsh keeps working.
Intruder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ozolinsh's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teodors Ozolinsh 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.
Ozolinsh lands a right hook to the body.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Intruder.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Intruder is just out of range.
Ozolinsh misses with a jab to the body
and Intruder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ozolinsh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Intruder pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ozolinsh back to the cage. Intruder follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ozolinsh missing with a left hand there. Intruder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Intruder blocks it.
A big left from Intruder misses.
Ozolinsh defending well as Intruder loads up on a big left hand.
Intruder sizes up Ozolinsh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Intruder checks a leg kick nicely.
Intruder blocks a jab.
Intruder throws a lazy right hand but Ozolinsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ozolinsh throws a shot 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!
Ozolinsh throws out a loose jab but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ozolinsh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Intruder.
Intruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Intruder.
Ozolinsh throws out a counter right but Intruder avoids it with no problem.
Intruder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Intruder throws a body shot but no joy.
Intruder throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
A nice side step and Ozolinsh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Intruder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping left.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Intruder.
Intruder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ozolinsh pushes Intruder away with a front kick.
Intruder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ozolinsh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Intruder forces Ozolinsh back against the cage and clinches.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand.
Intruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Intruder lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Intruder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards.
Ozolinsh scores with a shot to the side of Intruder's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Intruder controls his hands.
Intruder misses with some punches.
Intruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Intruder blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Intruder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ozolinsh blocks a body shot from Intruder.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Intruder struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozolinsh controls his hands.
Ozolinsh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ozolinsh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand.
Intruder blocks an uppercut.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Intruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh gets through Intruder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh blocks an uppercut.
Intruder prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Ozolinsh gets through Intruder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Intruder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ozolinsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Intruder.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Intruder blocks it.
Intruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Intruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Intruder.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Intruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh - that landed with a thud.
Intruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh breaks from the clinch.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Intruder.
The crowd cheers as Intruder lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ozolinsh doesn't seem phased though.
Ozolinsh lands a glancing blow to the side of Intruder's head.
Intruder motions for Ozolinsh to come forward. Intruder throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh scores with a spinning back kick!
Ozolinsh slips under a jab.
Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Intruder thumps Ozolinsh with a low kick.
Intruder on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Intruder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
A jab from Intruder misses.
Ozolinsh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Intruder.
Donk. Ozolinsh catches Intruder right on the button with a cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ozolinsh, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Intruder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Intruder throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Intruder slips the punch.
Ozolinsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Intruder misses with a looping left.
Ozolinsh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Intruder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Intruder.
Ozolinsh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Intruder moves out of range.
Intruder checks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Ozolinsh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Intruder moves out of range.
Intruder takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Intruder under the eye.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Intruder.
Ozolinsh thinks about the counter body kick.
Ozolinsh misses with a lunging right hand
and Ozolinsh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Intruder misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
Ozolinsh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ozolinsh connects with a body shot.
Intruder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Intruder throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick that misses.
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Intruder avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh scores with a decent looking hook.
Intruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Intruder.
Intruder finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Intruder.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Intruder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ozolinsh.
Intruder missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Intruder.
Ozolinsh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Intruder tries to counter with a takedown but Ozolinsh is quick to defend against it.
Intruder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Ozolinsh.
An inside leg kick from Ozolinsh misses.
Intruder connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Intruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Intruder.
Crunch! Ozolinsh slams his shin into Intruder's torso.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Intruder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ozolinsh.
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
Intruder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ozolinsh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Intruder to score with a decent uppercut.
Intruder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Ozolinsh.
Intruder scores with a body shot.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab from Intruder.
Ozolinsh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Intruder lands with an uppercut that bounces Ozolinsh off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Intruder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Intruder connects with the punch.
Ozolinsh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ozolinsh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ozolinsh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Intruder's sensitive parts.
Intruder looks to score with a jab to the body but Ozolinsh is just out of range.
Intruder throws a big shot that misses.
Intruder misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Ozolinsh misses.
Ozolinsh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Intruder lands a jab.
Intruder tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ozolinsh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Intruder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Intruder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ozolinsh.
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!
Intruder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Intruder, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ozolinsh closes the distance and pushes Intruder back into the cage.
Intruder wants to take the fight to the mat but Ozolinsh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Intruder tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Intruder controls the action.
Intruder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ozolinsh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bed Intruder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Intruder.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Intruder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ozolinsh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
Ozolinsh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Intruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh blocks a body shot from Intruder.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Intruder.
Intruder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ozolinsh lands with a left to the head.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Intruder avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Teodors Ozolinsh just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Intruder swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh feints and then cracks Intruder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Intruder down.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ozolinsh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Intruder swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ozolinsh cracks Intruder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ozolinsh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Intruder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Intruder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ozolinsh's waist but Ozolinsh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Intruder off to one side.
Intruder gets tackled into the cage by Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh maintains the clinch.
Intruder working aggressively here.
Ozolinsh has a couple of punches blocked by Intruder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intruder lands with a left to the head.
Ozolinsh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
Ozolinsh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Intruder misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Intruder.
Intruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Intruder.
A left hand lands to the body for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Intruder controls the action.
Intruder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Intruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Intruder blocking some punches.
Ozolinsh digs a right hand underneath Intruder's ribcage. Intruder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ozolinsh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Intruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Intruder controls the action.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Ozolinsh.
A right handed body shot lands from Ozolinsh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intruder misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Intruder.
Intruder lands a hook that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards.
Intruder has Ozolinsh pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Intruder pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ozolinsh tumbling to the mat - Intruder dives into Ozolinsh's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Intruder won't allow Ozolinsh to sweep him here.
Intruder throws a big elbow that misses.
Ozolinsh is pulling down on Intruder's head to control his posture.
Intruder content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ozolinsh keeping moving, preventing Intruder from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Intruder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Intruder postures up in Ozolinsh's guard and throws a big left but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Ozolinsh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Intruder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Intruder connects with a body shot that sends Ozolinsh's belly button to the back.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Intruder.
Ozolinsh stuns Intruder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Intruder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Intruder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bed Intruder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Intruder takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Intruder misses with a shot to the body
and Ozolinsh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab from Ozolinsh.
Intruder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Intruder walks into a jab.
A big right from Intruder misses.
Ozolinsh pivots, looking for a leg kick but Intruder is out of range and Ozolinsh settles back down.
Ozolinsh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teodors Ozolinsh dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ozolinsh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Intruder tries to clinch up but Ozolinsh circles away and keeps his distance.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook.
Intruder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Intruder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ozolinsh in his tracks.
Ozolinsh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Intruder missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Intruder with a jab.
Ozolinsh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Intruder avoids it easily.
Intruder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Intruder takes one to the chin there.
Intruder throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Intruder is looking to clinch but Ozolinsh is avoiding it.
Ozolinsh lunges at Intruder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Intruder's hand.
Ozolinsh jabs at Intruder's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Intruder's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Intruder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Intruder misses the target.
Ozolinsh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Intruder tries a low kick but Ozolinsh avoids it.
Ozolinsh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Intruder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Intruder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ozolinsh is trying to break the clinch but Intruder is controlling him.
Ozolinsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh can't break the clinch.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Intruder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Intruder trying to stall but Ozolinsh improves his position.
Intruder misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Intruder controls the action.
Intruder lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Intruder.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Intruder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Intruder controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Intruder is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Intruder blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Intruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Intruder gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Intruder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Intruder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ozolinsh is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Intruder there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Intruder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ozolinsh is looking to improve his position.
Ozolinsh controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bed Intruder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ozolinsh is trying to get back to full guard.
Intruder slips a nice elbow through Ozolinsh's hands, connecting with Ozolinsh's forehead.
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.
Intruder is keen to just control but Ozolinsh is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Intruder lands a nice short elbow.
Intruder scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Intruder has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ozolinsh is trying to stand up here but Intruder is controlling him well.
Intruder lands with a punch from half guard.
Intruder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ozolinsh defending well though.
Intruder with the ground and pound but Ozolinsh uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Intruder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ozolinsh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Intruder is one step ahead there.
Intruder throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bed Intruder showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ozolinsh 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!
Teodors Ozolinsh is the new lightweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Teodors Ozolinsh waved his t-shirt featuring Reaper Combatwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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