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Event:
NO ESCAPE
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Raudrson moves away from the strike by Northrop.
Raudrson throws a looping overhand right but Northrop ducks down to avoid it.
Northrop throws an overhand right that lands on Raudrson's shoulder, as Raudrson tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Raudrson does it's job there.
Northrop shoots for a double leg takedown but Raudrson sprawls well. He's pushed Northrop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Raudrson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Northrop misses with a double jab.
Raudrson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Northrop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raudrson lands the left hand.
Northrop fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Raudrson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raudrson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Northrop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raudrson scrambles back to his feet.
Raudrson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Northrop gets tackled into the cage by Raudrson. Raudrson maintains the clinch.
Raudrson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Northrop.
I was talking to Northrop's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Northrop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raudrson looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Northrop swings wildly with an uppercut but Raudrson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raudrson gets through Northrop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Northrop has a couple of punches blocked by Raudrson.
Northrop wants to get back to striking at distance but Raudrson won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Raudrson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Northrop wants to stall.
Northrop has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Raudrson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Raudrson throws a head punch that misses.
Northrop is trying to push Raudrson away but Raudrson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Northrop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Northrop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raudrson takes a swing at Northrop's ribcage but misses.
Northrop misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Raudrson moves into the clinch successfully.
Raudrson lands a left hand.
Northrop prevents the takedown attempt.
Northrop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raudrson's elbow.
Raudrson blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Northrop lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raudrson.
Raudrson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Northrop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Northrop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raudrson backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Northrop misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Northrop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raudrson. Northrop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raudrson defending well as Northrop loads up on a big left hand.
Northrop throws the left hand but Raudrson avoids the punch easily.
Northrop takes a swing at Raudrson's ribcage but misses.
Raudrson swings for the body but Northrop moves out of range.
Northrop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Northrop swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Raudrson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Northrop doesn't seem phased though.
Northrop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Northrop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Raudrson works the jab nicely.
Raudrson is looking to clinch.
Northrop throws an off balance right hand
and Raudrson counters with a left to the body. #T3#
The fighters circling - Raudrson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Northrop works over Raudrson's head and body with a nice combination.
Raudrson misses with an uppercut.
Raudrson throws a hook but Northrop avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Northrop misses the target.#TD#
Northrop closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Raudrson quickly recovers to half guard.
Raudrson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Northrop has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Raudrson is looking to improve his position but Northrop isn't that keen on the idea.
Northrop tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BOOM! Northrop connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T4#
Northrop is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Northrop is landing with some decent strikes but Raudrson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Northrop scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northrop pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Raudrson regains half guard.
Northrop not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Raudrson is doing well to control the position and prevent Northrop from advancing to side control.
Northrop prevents Raudrson from improving his position.
Northrop is trying to control. Raudrson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Raudrson throws a jab when Northrop was well out of range.
Northrop scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Raudrson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Northrop wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Northrop drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Raudrson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raudrson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Northrop throws a shot to the body.
Northrop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raudrson.
Raudrson looks to land a right hand but Northrop moved out of range.
Northrop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Raudrson counters with a nice body shot.
Northrop staying out of range there.
Northrop appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Raudrson lands a lovely overhand right.
Northrop misses with an uppercut.
Raudrson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Northrop.
Northrop misses with a hook. Raudrson ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Northrop misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raudrson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Northrop misses the target.
Northrop connects with a nice looking jab.
Northrop misses with an uppercut
and Raudrson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Raudrson slips a straight right by Northrop.
Raudrson lands a nice shot that snaps Northrop's head back.
Northrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Northrop misses the shot to the body.
Northrop loads up on a big right hand but Raudrson slips the punch.
Northrop missing with a left hand there. Raudrson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raudrson misses with an uppercut.
Raudrson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Northrop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raudrson.
Raudrson misses with a left hand
and Northrop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Northrop swats away the attempt to clinch by Raudrson.
A jab from Northrop misses.
Raudrson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Northrop to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Northrop.
Northrop was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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!
Raudrson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Northrop throwing a counter right hand but Raudrson manages to avoid it.
Raudrson misses with a straight right.
Raudrson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Northrop moves away.
Raudrson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Northrop.
Raudrson is looking to clinch.
Northrop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raudrson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Northrop connects with a body shot.
Raudrson throws a big shot that misses.
Raudrson misses with a wild body shot.
Raudrson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raudrson misses with a lunging right hand
and Northrop counters with a left to the body.
Raudrson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Northrop throws out a loose jab but Raudrson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raudrson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Northrop avoids the body shot from Raudrson.
#T3#
Northrop paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Raudrson needs to keep his hands up - Northrop had a free shot at his head there.
Northrop avoids the body shot from Raudrson.
Northrop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raudrson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Northrop.
Northrop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raudrson can do to turn this around?
Raudrson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Northrop throws a jab when Raudrson was well out of range.
Northrop misses with a hook to the body
and Raudrson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raudrson fails with a takedown attempt.
Northrop is looking to counter punch.
Raudrson is looking to clinch but Northrop is avoiding it.
Raudrson misses with a wild body shot.
Northrop misses the jab.
Raudrson misses with a right hand
and Northrop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raudrson. Northrop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Northrop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T4#
Northrop throws a hook but Raudrson avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raudrson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raudrson blocks a jab.
Raudrson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Northrop.
Raudrson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Northrop misses with an uppercut
letting Raudrson counter with a right hand.
Northrop throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Northrop shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Raudrson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Raudrson struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Northrop politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Northrop prefers to stall for the moment though.
Raudrson is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Raudrson loads up on a big right hand but Northrop slips the punch.
Northrop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raudrson misses with a straight left.
A big right from Northrop misses.
Northrop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raudrson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Northrop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Northrop is trying hard to land a takedown here. Raudrson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Northrop looks to land a left hand but Raudrson moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Raudrson misses.
Raudrson scores with a sloppy right hand. Northrop should have avoided that one.
Raudrson walks into a left hand.
Northrop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raudrson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Northrop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Northrop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Raudrson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Northrop.
Raudrson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Raudrson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Raudrson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Raudrson looking to pass the guard.
Northrop bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raudrson's guard. #REVR#
Northrop slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Northrop trying to control but Raudrson is working from the bottom. #T2#
Raudrson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Northrop slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Raudrson is looking to reverse the position.
Raudrson trying to remain calm as Northrop controls from the top position.#SUB#
Northrop is trying to get an arm triangle but Raudrson is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Raudrson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Northrop cracks Raudrson with a big right hand but Raudrson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T3#
Raudrson is trying to get back to half guard.
Raudrson is trying to control Northrop's posture but Northrop avoids it.
Raudrson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Northrop controls the position.
Northrop trying to control the action but Raudrson is working from the bottom.
Raudrson is trying to get back to half guard.
Northrop lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
Northrop cracks Raudrson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Russell Northrop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Raudrson is looking to reverse the position.
Northrop scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Raudrson to see if he's OK.
Raudrson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Raudrson is not content to let Northrop control the position.
Raudrson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Northrop is thwarting Raudrson's attempts to control the position.
Raudrson taking some punishment here, with Northrop in his half guard.
Arthur Raudrson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Northrop tries to pass the half guard into mount. Raudrson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Raudrson looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Russell Northrop.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Northrop, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Northrop!
A relieved looking Russell Northrop thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Stomp-a-thon 66
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Raudrson misses with a hook. Novoselic ducked under it nicely.
Novoselic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Raudrson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raudrson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raudrson tests Novoselic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raudrson dives in for a single leg takedown but Novoselic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Novoselic fails to land with a series of punches.
Raudrson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raudrson takes a swing at Novoselic's ribcage but misses.
Novoselic looks to land a left hand but Raudrson moved out of range nicely.
Novoselic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Raudrson misses.
Raudrson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Novoselic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novoselic throws a body punch but Raudrson moves out of range.
Raudrson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Powers Fighting Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Novoselic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raudrson misses the jab.
Raudrson blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Novoselic misses with a looping right.
Raudrson throws a hook to the side of Novoselic's head but Novoselic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Novoselic. Those never looked like landing.
Raudrson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Novoselic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raudrson takes a swing at Novoselic's ribcage but misses.
Novoselic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raudrson.
Raudrson lands a nice looking body shot.
Novoselic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Novoselic throws the left hand but Raudrson avoids the punch easily.
Novoselic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a shot from downtown. Raudrson moves away and avoids it.
Raudrson doesn't manage to clinch there - Novoselic circles away.
Raudrson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Novoselic.
A low kick from Novoselic misses #TD#
and Raudrson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raudrson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Raudrson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Novoselic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Raudrson is trying to control the action in half guard but Novoselic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Novoselic is doing well to control the position and prevent Raudrson from advancing to side control.
Novoselic is trying to maintain the position but Raudrson is very close to passing his half guard.
Novoselic won't allow Raudrson to pass to mount.
Novoselic is controlling Raudrson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Raudrson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Novoselic!
Raudrson wants to control the pace but Novoselic is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Novoselic manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Novoselic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Raudrson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Novoselic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Novoselic is pulling down on Raudrson's head to control his posture.
Raudrson postures up.
Novoselic is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Raudrson wants to pass the guard but Novoselic is keeping the position.
Raudrson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Novoselic controls Raudrson momentarily but Raudrson frees himself.
Raudrson trying to control the position from guard on top but Novoselic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raudrson looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Raudrson misses with a hook.
Novoselic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raudrson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raudrson. Novoselic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Novoselic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raudrson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Novoselic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raudrson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Raudrson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Novoselic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raudrson throwing a counter right hand but Novoselic manages to avoid it.
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Raudrson is just out of range.
Novoselic swats away the attempt to clinch by Raudrson.
An inside leg kick from Novoselic misses.
Novoselic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arthur Raudrson is winning the standup battle so far.
Raudrson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arthur Raudrson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raudrson lands with a straight right. Novoselic didn't see that one coming.
Raudrson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Novoselic's head backwards.
Novoselic moves out of range as Raudrson strikes.
Novoselic scores with a jab. Raudrson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raudrson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novoselic.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raudrson moves away.
Raudrson moves out of range as Novoselic throws a body kick.
Novoselic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Raudrson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raudrson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Novoselic under the eye.
Raudrson throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Raudrson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Raudrson missing with a left hand there. Novoselic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Novoselic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Novoselic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raudrson misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Raudrson.
Novoselic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Raudrson's calf.
Raudrson scores with a nice head shot.
Novoselic looks to land a body kick but Raudrson moved away.
Raudrson looks to throw the jab but Novoselic is out of range.
Raudrson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novoselic manages to avoid it.
Novoselic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Raudrson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novoselic moves away.
Nice defenses there by Raudrson.
Novoselic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raudrson.
Novoselic slips under a jab from Raudrson.
Raudrson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Novoselic jabs Raudrson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Novoselic throws a hook to the side of Raudrson's head but Raudrson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Novoselic misses with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novoselic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Novoselic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Novoselic lands a nice looking body kick.
Raudrson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Novoselic to score with a decent uppercut.
Novoselic misses with a hook. Raudrson ducked under it nicely.
Novoselic swings widly with a right hand
and Raudrson counters with a straight right hand.
Raudrson looks to land a left hand but Novoselic moved out of range nicely.
Novoselic tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Raudrson.
Novoselic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raudrson.
Novoselic swats away the attempt to clinch by Raudrson.#T3#
Novoselic swings for the body but Raudrson moves out of range.
Raudrson throws an overhand right that lands on Novoselic's shoulder, as Novoselic tries to avoid the shot.
Raudrson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novoselic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novoselic lands a slapping body shot.
Novoselic scores with a jab.
Novoselic connects with an inside leg kick.
Novoselic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raudrson throws an off balance right hand
and Novoselic counters with a low kick, right behind Raudrson 's knee.
Novoselic scores with a punch to the head.
Raudrson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novoselic was well out of range. Poor timing from Raudrson.
Novoselic throws a push kick but Raudrson slaps the foot to one side.
Raudrson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raudrson scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raudrson throws a body shot but no joy.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Novoselic misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4#
Raudrson throws a body shot but no joy.
Novoselic delivers a nice body kick.
Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raudrson.
Novoselic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Novoselic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raudrson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good exchange - Novoselic coming out on top.
Novoselic swings for the body but Raudrson moves out of range.
Raudrson checks a low kick from Novoselic.
Raudrson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Novoselic misses with a straight left.
Raudrson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Raudrson.
Raudrson scores with a nice strike.
Raudrson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Novoselic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
#R3#
Novoselic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raudrson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Novoselic scrambles back to his feet.
Novoselic slips under a jab from Raudrson.
Raudrson throws a jab when Novoselic was well out of range.
A slow jab from Novoselic misses its intended target.
Raudrson swings for the body but Novoselic moves out of range.
Raudrson lands a nice shot that snaps Novoselic's head back.
Raudrson cracks a nice hook into Novoselic's ribs.
Raudrson ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Novoselic loads up on a big right hand but Raudrson slips the punch.
A slow jab from Raudrson misses its intended target.
Novoselic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raudrson tries to clinch up but Novoselic circles away and keeps his distance.
Novoselic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Novoselic throws a leg kick that misses.
Novoselic tried to score with a low kick but Raudrson checks it.
Raudrson dips to his left and cracks Novoselic with an uppercut!
Raudrson lands a really nice looking cross but Novoselic seems unphased.
#T1#
Novoselic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Novoselic lands a body shot.
Novoselic scores with a jab.
Novoselic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raudrson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Novoselic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Novoselic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Novoselic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Raudrson throws a hook but Novoselic avoids it easily.
A big right from Novoselic misses.
Jab, jab by Novoselic - just one landing. #CL#
Raudrson moves into the clinch.
Raudrson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Novoselic is trying to break the clinch but Raudrson is controlling him.
Raudrson tries to pull guard but Novoselic holds him up against the cage and eventually Raudrson drops back down to his feet.
Raudrson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Novoselic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Novoselic lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novoselic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raudrson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Novoselic blocking some punches.
Raudrson prevents a body shot from Novoselic.
Novoselic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Novoselic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raudrson has a couple of punches blocked by Novoselic.
Novoselic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Novoselic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Raudrson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raudrson prevents a body shot from Novoselic.
Novoselic lands a nice uppercut.
Raudrson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Novoselic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raudrson or not.
Novoselic lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
Novoselic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raudrsons head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Novoselic.
Novoselic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Novoselic blocks an uppercut.
Raudrson can't get the takedown.
Raudrson stalling in the clinch but Novoselic improves position.
Novoselic blocks a body shot from Raudrson.
Novoselic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Novoselic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raudrson tries to move into range but Novoselic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Novoselic misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Raudrson misses its target.
Raudrson swinging wildly here.
Novoselic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Novoselic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raudrson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Novoselic.
Novoselic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Raudrson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Novoselic throws a lazy uppercut
and Novoselic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raudrson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Novoselic.
Raudrson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novoselic throws a push kick but Raudrson slaps the foot to one side.
Raudrson feinted with a counter takedown.
Novoselic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Novoselic throws a solid leg kick but Raudrson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Novoselic.
Novoselic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Raudrson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Raudrson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novoselic misses the shot to the body.
Raudrson throwing a counter right hand but Novoselic manages to avoid it.
Raudrson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Novoselic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Novoselic tries to clinch up but Raudrson circles away and keeps his distance.
Raudrson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Novoselic, right into the meat.
Alex Novoselic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Novoselic misses with the body kick
enabling Raudrson to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Novoselic really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Raudrson cracks Novoselic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Novoselic moves away from the strike by Raudrson.
Raudrson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Raudrson misses with a hook
and Novoselic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raudrson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Novoselic at a distance.
Raudrson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Novoselic counter with a right hand.
Novoselic drops his hands momentarily and Raudrson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Novoselic slips a jab from Raudrson.
Raudrson loads up on a big right hand but Novoselic slips the punch.
Novoselic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raudrson circles away quickly and effectively.
Novoselic thumps Raudrson with a low kick.
Raudrson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Novoselic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raudrson throws a jab but it's blocked by Novoselic.
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!
Raudrson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Raudrson misses with a right hand
and Novoselic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Raudrson throws a body punch but Novoselic moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Raudrson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A quick step to the side and Raudrson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novoselic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raudrson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novoselic was well out of range. Poor timing from Raudrson.
Novoselic flicks out a counter leg kick but Raudrson steps away.
Raudrson looks to land a right hand but Novoselic moved out of range.
Novoselic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raudrson throws a big shot that misses.
Novoselic thumps Raudrson with a low kick.
Novoselic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Novoselic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Raudrson clinches up with Novoselic and pushes him back against the cage.
Raudrson digs a right hand into Novoselic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Novoselic's gas tank.
Raudrson avoiding damage.
Raudrson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Novoselic backwards. #T2#
Novoselic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raudrson or not.
Raudrson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raudrson lands with a light punch inside.
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!#BC2#
Novoselic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raudrson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Raudrson misses the target.
Raudrson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raudrson ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Raudrson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Raudrson moves in looking to clinch but Novoselic pushes him off.
Raudrson backing away here, and Novoselic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Novoselic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novoselic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Novoselic ducks under a wild hook from Raudrson.#T3#
Novoselic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raudrson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Raudrson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raudrson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novoselic was well out of range. Poor timing from Raudrson.
An inside leg kick from Novoselic misses.
Novoselic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Novoselic lands a glancing blow to the side of Raudrson's head.
Novoselic misses with a hook to the body
enabling Raudrson to counter with a crisp jab.
Novoselic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raudrson is able to avoid easily.
Novoselic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Novoselic is predictable there
and Raudrson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raudrson checks a leg kick nicely.
Raudrson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Novoselic doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Novoselic.
Raudrson ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.#T4#
Raudrson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raudrson cracks Novoselic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raudrson avoids a kick to the body.
Novoselic throws a body punch but Raudrson moves out of range.
Raudrson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Raudrson throws an overhand right that lands on Novoselic's shoulder, as Novoselic tries to avoid the shot.
Raudrson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Novoselic throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Raudrson!
A slapping leg kick lands for Novoselic.
Novoselic looks for the body kick but Raudrson saw that one coming.
Novoselic tries a low kick but Raudrson avoids it.
Novoselic looks for the body kick but Raudrson saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Raudrson blocks the low kick.
Raudrson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raudrson staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Arthur Raudrson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Raudrson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Novoselic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raudrson lands a jab to the nose.
Raudrson throws a hook but Novoselic avoids it easily.
Novoselic follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Novoselic ducks under a wild hook from Raudrson.
Novoselic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Novoselic throws a looping overhand right but Raudrson ducks down to avoid it.
Novoselic moves out of range of the strikes.
Raudrson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Novoselic as he jumps to the side.
Raudrson loads up on a big right hand but Novoselic slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Novoselic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A leg kick checked by Raudrson.
Novoselic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice uppercut there from Novoselic.#T1#
Raudrson is looking to clinch but Novoselic is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Novoselic! But no joy.
Novoselic swings for the body but Raudrson moves out of range.
Raudrson tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Novoselic! But no joy.
Raudrson misses the shot to the body.
Novoselic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Novoselic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Novoselic swings for the body but Raudrson moves out of range.
Raudrson missing with a left hand there. Novoselic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raudrson checks a low kick from Novoselic.
Novoselic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Novoselic throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Raudrson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Raudrson.
Raudrson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raudrson lands a right hand. #T2##BC2#
Novoselic manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Raudrson.
A bone on bone clash there as Raudrson blocks the leg kick.
Novoselic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raudrson misses with a body shot.
Raudrson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Novoselic counters with a left to the body.
A lazy left from Raudrson finds it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Novoselic.
Novoselic needs to keep his hands up - Raudrson had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Novoselic misses.
Novoselic just misses with a punch to the body.
Novoselic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raudrson is able to avoid easily.
Novoselic slips a jab from Raudrson.
Raudrson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novoselic moves away.
A head kick misses from Novoselic. #T3#
Novoselic throws a body shot but no joy.
Raudrson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Novoselic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Raudrson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Raudrson shoots in but Novoselic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Raudrson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novoselic.
Raudrson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novoselic moves away.
Novoselic tries a quick counter leg kick but Raudrson is wise to it.
Raudrson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Novoselic.
Novoselic scores with a jab.
Novoselic is looking to chop away at Raudrson's legs.
Novoselic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raudrson throws the left hand but Novoselic avoids the punch easily.
Raudrson misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Novoselic looks for the body kick but Raudrson saw that one coming.
Raudrson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Novoselic tries to avoid it but Raudrson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Novoselic to the ground. Novoselic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Raudrson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raudrson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Novoselic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Novoselic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Novoselic, right into the meat.
Raudrson misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raudrson shoots for a takedown but Novoselic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Raudrson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Novoselic. Novoselic obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut there from Raudrson.
Novoselic throws a body shot but no joy.
Novoselic throws a body punch but Raudrson moves out of range.
Raudrson wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Novoselic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Novoselic 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Novoselic!
Alex Novoselic is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Alex Novoselic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Stomp-a-thon 59
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Raudrson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raudrson slips under a jab from Watanabe.
Watanabe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raudrson throws out the jab.
Raudrson takes a swing at Watanabe's ribcage but misses.
No luck for Raudrson with that takedown attempt.
Watanabe misses with a wild body shot.
Watanabe staying out of range there.
Watanabe lands with a nice combination. Raudrson backs away looking to recover.
Raudrson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Watanabe's head backwards.
Watanabe dips to his left and cracks Raudrson with an uppercut!
Raudrson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Raudrson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Watanabe misses the target.
Watanabe misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Raudrson instigates a clinch.
Watanabe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raudrson lands a nice uppercut.
Raudrson misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Raudrson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watanabe is trying to break the clinch but Raudrson is controlling him.
Watanabe swings wildly with an uppercut but Raudrson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raudrson lands a shot to the body.
Watanabe pushes Raudrson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Watanabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Raudrson controls his hands.
Raudrson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Watanabe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watanabe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raudrson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raudrson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Watanabe or not.
I was talking to Watanabe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Raudrson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Watanabe or not.
Watanabe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raudrson.
Watanabe working aggressively here.
Watanabe cracks Raudrson with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Raudrson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Watanabe misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Watanabe blocks a body shot from Raudrson.
Raudrson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watanabe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Raudrson misses with some punches.
Watanabe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raudrson lands a shot to the body.
Raudrson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raudrson misses with a punch to the body.
Raudrson being controlled against the cage.
Raudrson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raudrson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Watanabe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Raudrson can turn it around.
Watanabe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watanabe letting Raudrson take a breather here.
Raudrson stalls. #TD#
Watanabe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Raudrson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Watanabe keeps control of the position as Raudrson tries to break free.
#T3#
Watanabe looking to hold on to the position here but Raudrson rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Raudrson looking for a sweep. Not yet Raudrson, not yet.
Watanabe wants to get up but he can't break Raudrson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Raudrson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Watanabe defends it easily.
Raudrson wants to improve his position but instead Watanabe has moved into half guard.
Raudrson tries to roll over but Watanabe keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Raudrson trying to control but Watanabe postures up.
Watanabe tries to pass to full mount but Raudrson defends it.
Watanabe seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Raudrson tries to roll over but Watanabe keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Raudrson looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Raudrson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Watanabe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Raudrson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Watanabe at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Raudrson as he connects with a hook.
Watanabe misses with an uppercut.
Raudrson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Watanabe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raudrson circles away quickly and effectively.
Watanabe's corner calls for a 1-2. Watanabe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Raudrson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A slow jab from Raudrson misses its intended target.
Watanabe throws a body punch but Raudrson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Watanabe misses the target.
Raudrson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Raudrson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watanabe.
Raudrson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Raudrson misses.
Raudrson misses with a straight left.
Watanabe throws a lazy right hand but Raudrson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raudrson looks to land a left hand but Watanabe moved out of range nicely.#T1#
A shot to the body from Raudrson misses
letting Watanabe counter with a right hand.
Watanabe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big right from Watanabe misses.
Watanabe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Watanabe moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Watanabe misses its target.
Watanabe misses with a looping left.
Raudrson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Watanabe throws an off balance right hand
and Raudrson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Watanabe thinking.
Watanabe misses with a body shot.
Raudrson defending well as Watanabe loads up on a big left hand.
Raudrson ducks under a wild hook from Watanabe.
Raudrson misses with a hook
and Watanabe counters with a nice uppercut.
Watanabe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Watanabe throws a hook but Raudrson blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Raudrson misses the target.
Watanabe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watanabe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Watanabe walks into a stiff left hand from Raudrson.
Raudrson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shun Watanabe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watanabe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Watanabe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watanabe throws a big shot that misses.
Raudrson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Watanabe misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watanabe. Raudrson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watanabe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Watanabe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raudrson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Watanabe throws a hook but Raudrson avoids it easily.
Raudrson connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Raudrson takes the fight into the clinch.
Raudrson tries a body shot but Watanabe blocks it.
Raudrson lands a body punch. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raudrson.
Watanabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raudrson's elbow.
Raudrson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arthur Raudrson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Raudrson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raudrson has a couple of punches blocked by Watanabe.
#BC#
Watanabe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Watanabe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raudrson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Watanabe is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Watanabe.
A little jabbing left from Raudrson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oh Watanabe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raudrson loads up on a big right hand but Watanabe slips the punch.
Watanabe seems to have got his legs back now.
Raudrson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Watanabe throws out the jab.
Raudrson scores with a nice head shot.
Watanabe throws a hook but Raudrson blocks it.
Raudrson connects with a crisp jab.
Watanabe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watanabe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raudrson.
Watanabe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watanabe connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Watanabe looks to land a right hand but Raudrson moved out of range.
Raudrson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Watanabe slips a jab from Raudrson.#CL2#
Raudrson closes the distance and clinches.
Watanabe taking a breather.
Watanabe blocks an uppercut.
Raudrson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Watanabe looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Watanabe fails to land.
Raudrson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raudrson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Watanabe backwards.
Watanabe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Watanabe has had enough of the clinch but Raudrson keeps him there for the moment.
Raudrson has a couple of punches blocked by Watanabe.
Raudrson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raudrson pushes Watanabe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Watanabe manages to break the clinch.
Watanabe misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Raudrson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raudrson misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Raudrson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Raudrson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watanabe misses with a straight right.
A jab from Watanabe misses.
Raudrson throws a hook but Watanabe blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Raudrson.
Raudrson throws a body shot but no joy.
Watanabe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Watanabe throws a hook to the side of Raudrson's head but Raudrson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Watanabe.
Watanabe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Watanabe misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raudrson throws a jab but it's blocked by Watanabe.
Arthur Raudrson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watanabe throws an off balance right hand
and Raudrson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Watanabe misses.
Raudrson shoots for a double leg takedown but Watanabe sprawls well. He's pushed Raudrson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Raudrson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Raudrson staying out of range there.
Raudrson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Watanabe swats away the attempt to clinch by Raudrson.
Raudrson throws a good cross that connects.
Raudrson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watanabe.
Watanabe misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Raudrson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raudrson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Watanabe. Watanabe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Watanabe blocks a jab.
Watanabe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raudrson thuds his right hand into Watanabe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Watanabe.
Watanabe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raudrson finds it's way round the side to connect with Watanabe's head.
Watanabe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raudrson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Watanabe slips under a jab from Raudrson.
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!
Watanabe misses with a hook. Raudrson ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raudrson! But no joy.
Watanabe avoids the body shot from Raudrson.
Watanabe ducks under a wild hook from Raudrson.
Watanabe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Raudrson lands a lovely overhand right.
Watanabe just misses with a punch to the body.
Raudrson tests Watanabe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watanabe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raudrson counters with a right hand to the body.
Raudrson scores with a jab to the head.
Watanabe throws a hook to the side of Raudrson's head but Raudrson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raudrson misses with a shot to the body
and Raudrson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Watanabe throws the left hand but Raudrson avoids the punch easily.
Watanabe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raudrson darts in looking for a takedown but Watanabe gets double underhooks and turns Raudrson into the cage.
Watanabe scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Watanabe misses the target.
Donk. Watanabe catches Raudrson right on the button with a cross.
Watanabe dodges the punch combination from Raudrson.
Watanabe misses with a hook.
Raudrson throws a hook but Watanabe avoids it easily.
Watanabe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Watanabe throws out a loose jab but Raudrson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raudrson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Watanabe counters with a left to the body.
Shun Watanabe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Raudrson.#CL2#
Raudrson has closed the distance and engaged Watanabe in a clinch.
Watanabe misses with a punch to the body.
Raudrson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watanabe blocks an uppercut.
Raudrson working aggressively here.
#T4#
Raudrson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Watanabe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raudrson gets underhooks to prevent Watanabe's takedown attempt.
Watanabe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Watanabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raudrson's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raudrson.
Still in the clinch, Raudrson scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watanabe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Raudrson.
Raudrson scores with a shoulder strike.
Raudrson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raudrson.
Raudrson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watanabe tries to pull guard but Raudrson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Raudrson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Watanabe with a big uppercut! Watanabe tries to clinch up but Raudrson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Watanabe to the mat! Watanabe covers up and Raudrson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Arthur Raudrson!
Arthur Raudrson is the new welterweight champion!
Arthur Raudrson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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