Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1111 Hawk v Will
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Robson is looking to slow Norling down with leg kicks.
Robson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Norling defends well and Robson ends up having to push Norling into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Norling swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Robson throws a combination that misses
and Norling counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Norling.
The fighters circling - Robson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Norling is looking to counter punch.
Robson throws a series of punches but Norling avoids them all with ease.
Robson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Norling takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Norling cracks Robson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robson works the jab nicely.
Robson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Norling counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Robson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norling manages to avoid it.
Norling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robson was well out of range. Poor timing from Norling.
Robson lunges at Norling with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norling's hand. #T1#
Norling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robson misses with a looping left.
Norling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robson punishes Norling's body with a nice straight punch.
Robson fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Norling on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Robson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norling sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robson motions for Norling to come forward. Robson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Norling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robson throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Norling misses its target.
Norling throws a nice outside leg kick.
Norling takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Norling checks a leg kick.
It appears Norling was looking to counter with a kick there.
Norling chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robson can pounce on him.
Norling uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robson.
As Robson backs away, Norling returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
A jab from Robson finds it's way through Norling's defenses.
Robson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Norling looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Norling has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robson is looking to slow Norling down with leg kicks.
Norling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norling takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Norling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Robson misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Norling on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Robson jabs Norling to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Norling takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Robson blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice jab there from Robson.
Robson lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Robson ducks under a wild hook from Norling.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Robson throws the left hand but Norling avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Norling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Robson throws a leg kick
and Norling counters with a straight right hand.
Norling moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Norling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Norling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robson lands a slapping body shot.
Robson lands with a good body shot.
Norling ducks under a wild hook from Robson.
Norling throws a low kick but Robson avoids it.
A low kick lands for Robson.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norling was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Norling with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Robson to score with a decent uppercut.
Robson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Robson.
Robson lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norling throws a jab when Robson was well out of range.
Norling slips a straight right by Robson.
Robson throws a good cross that connects.
Robson throws a big shot that misses.
Norling scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Robson throws a leg kick
and Norling counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Robson lands a jab to Norling's midsection.
Norling defending well as Robson loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Norling misses the target.
Norling lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Robson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Robson feints and then cracks Norling's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norling down.
Robson lands a right hook to the body.
Robson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Robson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Norling has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Norling and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Robson throws a lazy uppercut
and Norling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robson lands a jab to Norling's midsection.
Norling drops his hands momentarily and Robson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Robson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Norling misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling throws a low kick but it's checked well by Robson.
Robson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Norling throws an off balance right hand
and Robson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robson throws a hook to the side of Norling's head but Norling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norling swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Norling throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Robson. That snapped Norling's head back.
Robson lands with a shot to the body.
Norling is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Robson lands with a right hand.
Robson connects with a leg kick.
Norling takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Norling throws a body shot but no joy.
Robson connects with a leg kick.
Robson throws a hook but Norling avoids it easily.
Robson scores with a nice head shot.
Norling on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Norling checks a low kick from Robson.
Robson slips a straight right by Norling.
Robson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Robson cracks Norling with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norling misses with a straight left.
Norling checks the leg kick nicely there.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norling manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Norling misses the target.
The fighters circling - Norling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Norling misses with a wild body shot.
Robson tries to score with a low kick but Norling moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Norling on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Robson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Norling takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Norling takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robson looks to land a left hand but Norling moved out of range nicely.
Norling swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Robson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Norling throws an overhand right that lands on Robson's shoulder, as Robson tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Norling is just out of range.
Norling was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Robson thumps Norling with a low kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Norling might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Robson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Robson throws a big shot that misses.
Oliver Robson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robson.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norling manages to avoid it.
Robson scores with a leg kick.
Robson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robson scores with a body shot.
Robson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Norling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norling is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Robson scores with a shot to the body.
Norling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robson throws a body punch but Norling moves out of range.
Norling appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Norling gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Robson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norling circles away quickly and effectively.
Norling is looking to counter with head kicks.
Norling misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by Robson. Beautiful body shot.
Robson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Robson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norling.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Norling thuds a left hand into Robson's body.
Robson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Norling under the eye.
Robson throws a body punch but Norling moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Norling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norling was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
Norling moves out of range as Robson strikes.
Norling's jab looks to have found its range, popping Robson under the eye.
Norling throws a solid leg kick but Robson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Norling.
The crowd cheers as Robson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Norling doesn't seem phased though.
Robson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Robson connects with an inside leg kick.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norling manages to avoid it.
Robson lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Norling walks into a left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Robson. Those never looked like landing.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Norling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robson.
Robson connects with a body shot that sends Norling's belly button to the back.
Norling takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Robson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Robson lands with a shot to the body.
Robson with the inside leg kick.
Norling misses with a straight right.
Robson feints a counter leg kick.
Robson lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Norling misses.
Norling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Norling scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Robson digs a good hook to Norling's body.
Norling slips a straight right by Robson.
It looked like Norling was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Robson.
Nils Norling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Robson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robson throws a lazy uppercut
and Robson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norling throws the left hand but Robson avoids the punch easily.
Robson lands with a shot to the body.
Robson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Robson, as that shot connected.
Robson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norling misses with a straight right.
Robson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norling sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norling has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Robson.
Norling takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Norling looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Norling takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Robson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Norling looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Robson looks to land a right hand but Norling moved out of range.
Robson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Norling scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Norling.
Norling swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Robson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Norling checks a leg kick.
Norling looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Robson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Robson lands a body shot.
Robson misses the shot to the body.
Norling ducks under a wild hook from Robson.#T4#
Robson throws a lazy right hand but Norling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norling takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Norling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robson.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norling throwing a counter right hand but Robson manages to avoid it.
Robson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oliver Robson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robson throws a hook but Norling blocks it.
Norling is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Norling throws a sloppy head kick and Robson moves out of range easily.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Norling is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Norling misses the target.
Norling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robson lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Robson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Robson!
Our winner, Oliver Robson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#1105 Robson v Bond
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Bond missing with a left hand there. Robson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robson throws a looping overhand right but Bond ducks down to avoid it.
Robson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick from Robson misses.
Bond swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robson throws a jab when Bond was well out of range.
Robson throws out a leg kick but Bond moves out of range and Robson only half commits.
An inside leg kick from Robson misses.
Robson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bond works the jab nicely.
Robson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robson.
Robson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Robson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robson misses the jab.
Robson moves out of range as Bond strikes.
Bond misses with a body kick.
Robson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Robson delivers a nice body kick.
Bond avoids the head kick by Robson.
Some bone on bone action there as Bond checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bond misses with a low kick.
Robson connects with the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Robson, as that shot connected.
Robson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Robson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bond's hands.
Bond lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Bond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bond walks into a left hand.
Robson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bond counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robson lands with a straight right. Bond didn't see that one coming.
A left lands for Robson.#T2#
Bond motions for Robson to come forward. Bond throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robson swings widly with a right hand
and Bond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bond takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bond.
Bond steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Robson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bond checks it well.
Robson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good exchange - Robson coming out on top.
Bond misses with a body shot.
Bond walks into a jab.
Robson scores with a jab.
Bond moves away from the strike by Robson.
Robson lands a nice shot to the body.
Robson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Robson is looking to slow Bond down with leg kicks.
Robson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big right from Bond misses. #T3#
Bond digs a good body shot into Robson's ribs.
Bond looks to throw the jab but Robson is out of range.
Jab by Bond.
A head kick from Bond lands but Robson takes it in his stride.
Robson scoring well with a low kick there.
Bond connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bond throws a push kick but Robson slaps the foot to one side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bond.
Bond throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Robson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bond backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Robson misses the target.
Bond avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robson wants to slow Bond down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Bond misses with a left hand
letting Robson counter with a right hand.
Bond misses with a kick to the body.
Robson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bond stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bond throws a wild body kick that Robson sees coming a mile off.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bond.
Bond motions for Robson to come forward. Bond throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Robson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bond on the side of the head.
Robson lands a really nice looking cross but Bond seems unphased.
Bond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robson throws a looping overhand right but Bond ducks down to avoid it.
Robson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bond.
Bond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robson manages to avoid it.
Robson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bond flicks out a counter leg kick but Robson steps away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that round.
That's time! Robson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Robson wants to slow Bond down by chopping away at his legs.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bond might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Robson has got the better of the exchanges.
Robson misses with an uppercut.
Bond keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bond avoids the body shot from Robson.
Bond steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bond drops his hands momentarily and Robson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from Bond misses its intended target.
Robson misses with a series of wild punches.
Bond now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Robson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bond on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Bond tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Bond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Robson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bond defends it nicely.#T1#
Robson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bond counters with a straight right hand.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robson lands a nice shot that snaps Bond's head back.
A lazy body kick from Bond
and Bond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robson thows a leg kick but Bond checks it
and Bond makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Robson really felt that one!
Robson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bond sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bond now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliver Robson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Bond releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bond lands a head shot.
A clash of legs there as Robson blocks the low kick.
Robson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Robson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bond can do to turn this around?#T2#
Robson throws the left hand but Bond avoids the punch easily.
Robson connects with a solid leg kick.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robson throws a lazy right hand but Bond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bond scores with a body shot.
Bond looks to score with a jab to the body but Robson is just out of range.
Robson misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Bond.
Bond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robson takes a swing at Bond's ribcage but misses.
Robson is looking to score with low kicks.
Bond was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Robson misses with a straight right. #T3#
Bond avoids the body shot from Robson.
Robson throws a leg kick
and Bond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bond throws an overhand right that lands on Robson's shoulder, as Robson tries to avoid the shot.
Bond has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Bond misses.
Robson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bond throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Robson.
Robson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bond throws out the jab.
Robson scores with a jab to the body.
Bond ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bond misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Robson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Robson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
A low kick from Robson is predictable there
and Bond counters with a good low kick that Robson was not able to check.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bond keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Robson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Robson cracks a nice hook into Bond's ribs.
Bond looks for the body kick but Robson saw that one coming.
Bond chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robson can pounce on him.
Robson takes a swing at Bond's ribcage but misses.
Bond doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Robson misses with a lunging right hand
and Bond counters with a solid body kick.
Bond chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robson can pounce on him.
Bond moves away from the strike by Robson.
Robson lands a nice shot that snaps Bond's head back.
Robson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Oliver Robson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Robson digs a good hook to Bond's body.
Robson is looking to slow Bond down with leg kicks.
Robson throws a hook but Bond blocks it.
Bond's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Robson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bond.
Robson connects with a body shot.
Robson throws the left hand but Bond avoids the punch easily.
Bond has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robson finds it's way round the side to connect with Bond's head.
Bond's jab looks to have found its range, popping Robson under the eye.
Bond throws a low kick but Robson avoids it.
Bond moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Bond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bond.
Robson defending well as Bond loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Robson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Robson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bond's sensitive parts.
Robson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Robson, as that shot connected.
Robson throws a leg kick which misses Bond's front leg but catches the back leg as Bond tries to avoid it.
Robson connects with a leg kick.
Robson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC2#Robson is rocked!
Robson connects with a leg kick.
Oh Robson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Bond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robson walks straight into a right hand from Bond - that's dropped him! Bond jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Robson from any more punishment! Robson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gunner Bond!
Gunner Bond is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Gunner Bond thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#1098 Cormac v Oliver
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
McCarthy checks a low kick from Robson.
McCarthy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCarthy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCarthy checks a low kick from Robson.
Robson swings for the body but McCarthy moves out of range.
Robson tries to score with a low kick but McCarthy moves his leg out of the way.
Robson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCarthy has time to react.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robson.
Robson throws a looping overhand right but McCarthy ducks down to avoid it.
McCarthy checks a low kick from Robson.
McCarthy throws a jab but it's blocked by Robson.
Robson lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Robson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Robson throws a looping overhand right but McCarthy ducks down to avoid it.
McCarthy misses with a straight right.
Robson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCarthy.#T1#
McCarthy throws out a loose jab but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robson throws out the jab.
Robson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
Robson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCarthy.#TD#
Robson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Robson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
McCarthy regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCarthy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCarthy trying to keep a closed guard but Robson is proving a slippery customer.
McCarthy throws a couple of heel strikes.
Robson throwing strikes from guard but McCarthy blocks nicely.
Robson wants to stand but McCarthy has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
McCarthy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCarthy is working hard here to advance position.
Robson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCarthy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robson is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
McCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robson is one step ahead there.
Robson wants to pass the guard but McCarthy is keeping the position.
McCarthy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Robson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Robson preventing the sweep. #T3#
McCarthy is trying to control the position but Robson postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robson wants it to stay on the feet.
McCarthy scores with a nice strike.
McCarthy throws a nice looking combination but Robson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCarthy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCarthy.
Robson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCarthy momentarily.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Robson lands with a nice combination. McCarthy backs away looking to recover.
Robson jabs at McCarthy's body.
Good shot there by Robson.#T4#
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robson moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to counter with a takedown but Robson is quick to defend against it.
Robson takes one to the chin there.
Robson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Robson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCarthy but McCarthy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCarthy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Robson tries to move into range but McCarthy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Robson thuds his right hand into McCarthy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCarthy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Robson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCarthy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
Robson walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson 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.#R2#
A punch combination from McCarthy misses.
Robson slips under a jab from McCarthy.
Robson digs a good hook to McCarthy's body.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robson as he jumps to the side.
McCarthy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robson is fending him off so far but McCarthy persists. Nope, Robson circles away and we're back to standing.
Robson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCarthy's head backwards.
Robson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCarthy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Robson moves out of range as McCarthy strikes.
Robson missing with a left hand there. McCarthy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson throws a low kick but McCarthy moves out of range easily.
Robson wants to land a leg kick but McCarthy is out of range.
McCarthy lands a nice hook to Robson's body. Robson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCarthys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCarthy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robson can pounce on him. #T1#
Robson moves away from the strike by McCarthy.
Robson misses with a series of wild punches.
Robson looks to throw the jab but McCarthy is out of range.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Robson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy takes a swing at Robson's ribcage but misses.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robson scores with a shot to the body.
McCarthy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Robson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robson misses with a looping left.
McCarthy throws a shot to the body.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.#T2#
A left lands for Robson.
Robson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCarthy.
McCarthy needs to keep his hands up - Robson had a free shot at his head there.
McCarthy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robson loads up on a big right hand but McCarthy slips the punch.
McCarthy attempts a counter takedown but Robson avoids it well and moves away.
Oliver Robson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robson thows a leg kick but McCarthy checks it #TD#
and McCarthy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Robson's guard.
Robson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robson, not yet.
McCarthy throwing strikes from guard but Robson blocks nicely.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robson is keeping the position for now.
McCarthy stopping the sweep attempt from Robson.#T3#
McCarthy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Robson trying to control the position.
McCarthy throwing strikes from guard but Robson blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robson is on top in guard. #REVB#
McCarthy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McCarthy landing with the ground and pound.
Robson keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
Robson has McCarthy pulled in close to control his posture.
McCarthy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McCarthy 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.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robson is on top in guard. #REVB#
McCarthy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCarthy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Robson pushes down on McCarthy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Robson controlling the action here.
McCarthy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Robson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McCarthy is not content to let Robson control the position.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
Robson scores with a nice right hand.
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Robson.
Nice defenses there by Robson.
McCarthy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robson.
Robson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCarthy.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Robson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Robson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson lands with a good body shot.
Robson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCarthy throws a looping overhand right but Robson ducks down to avoid it.
Robson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Robson misses.
Robson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
McCarthy looks to throw the jab but Robson is out of range.
Robson throws a jab but it's blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Robson sprawls and moves away.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
McCarthy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
McCarthy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Robson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McCarthy is in Robson's guard.
McCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Robson controlling McCarthy's posture.
Robson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCarthy's guard. #REVB##T2#
McCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCarthy, not yet.
McCarthy trying to control the position.
Robson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McCarthy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Robson wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
McCarthy is trying to control the position but Robson postures up.
Robson throwing strikes from guard but McCarthy blocks nicely.
Robson won't allow McCarthy to sweep him here.
Robson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robson is one step ahead there. #T3#
Robson wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
Robson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McCarthy managing to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Robson tries to pass.
Cormac McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Robson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Robson moves out of range.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
McCarthy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
McCarthy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Robson throws a leg kick which misses McCarthy's front leg but catches the back leg as McCarthy tries to avoid it.
Robson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robson misses with a right hand #TD#
and McCarthy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Robson!
Robson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCarthy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McCarthy working away.
Robson taking a bit of punishment here - McCarthy scoring with strikes.
Robson is trying to control McCarthy's posture but McCarthy avoids it.
Robson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McCarthy.
Robson trying to control but McCarthy flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
McCarthy is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. McCarthy gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. McCarthy gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. McCarthy apologises and we restart here on the feet.
McCarthy misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Robson misses with a hook.
McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robson.
Robson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Robson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCarthy drops his hands momentarily and Robson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Robson misses with a leg kick.
McCarthy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Robson dips to his left and cracks McCarthy with an uppercut!
Robson misses with a hook.
McCarthy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Robson takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCarthy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Robson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robson looks to land a combination. McCarthy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Robson connects with the punch.#T1#
McCarthy throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robson.
McCarthy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robson's waist but Robson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCarthy off to one side.
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Robson.
McCarthy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McCarthy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab, jab by Robson - just one landing.
A low kick lands for Robson.
Robson throws a leg kick but McCarthy checks it.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robson.
McCarthy misses with a shot to the body
and Robson counters with an inside leg kick.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by McCarthy.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Robson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Robson scores with a leg kick.
McCarthy feints a jab promting Robson to slip. McCarthy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Robson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Robson.
Oliver Robson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Robson throws a right and a left that McCarthy avoids nicely.
Robson throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCarthy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robson.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
McCarthy tries to counter with a takedown but Robson is quick to defend against it.
McCarthy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Robson throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarthy lands with a cross. #T3#
McCarthy scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for Robson.
Robson throws a leg kick which misses McCarthy's front leg but catches the back leg as McCarthy tries to avoid it.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
Robson throws a jab but it's blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Robson sprawls and moves away.
Robson feints and then cracks McCarthy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCarthy down.
Robson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCarthy's hands.
McCarthy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Robson throws a jab when McCarthy was well out of range.
McCarthy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Robson sprawls and moves away.
McCarthy tests Robson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCarthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robson throws out the jab.
Robson scores with a hook to the body. McCarthy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCarthy with a hook.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from McCarthy misses the target.
Robson scores with a jab to the head.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
Robson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCarthy's hands.
McCarthy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Robson throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and McCarthy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McCarthy.
McCarthy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Robson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Robson throws a jab but it's blocked by McCarthy.
As Robson looks to move away, McCarthy throws a big counter combo but Robson just gets out of the way.
Cormac McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good exchange - Robson coming out on top.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
McCarthy shoots for a double leg takedown but Robson sprawls well. He's pushed McCarthy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
McCarthy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Robson's guard.
Robson is trying is best to control the position here.
Robson trying to control but McCarthy postures up.
McCarthy tries to pass to full mount but Robson defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Robson.
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
McCarthy stands up over Robson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Robson looking to control.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCarthy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Robson is retaining full guard.
Robson looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCarthy is one step ahead there.
McCarthy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Robson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Robson has momentary wrist control but McCarthy slips an elbow through the middle.
Robson has control of McCarthy's left arm, preventing McCarthy from doing any damage.
McCarthy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Robson keeps moving.
Robson seems keen to control McCarthy's posture.
McCarthy connects with a couple of short punches.
McCarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robson, not yet.
McCarthy postures up.
McCarthy lands a couple of digs.
Robson trying to control the position here.
Robson looking to control.
Robson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Robson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robson keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.
Robson pulls McCarthy in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Robson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
Robson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Robson misses with a right hand
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Robson misses with a body shot.
McCarthy shoots in but no luck this time.
Robson scores with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Robson coming out on top.
McCarthy swinging wildly here. #T4#
McCarthy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A good leg kick by Robson.
McCarthy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Robson ducks under a wild hook from McCarthy.
Oliver Robson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
McCarthy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
Robson digs a good hook to McCarthy's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy staying out of range there.
McCarthy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Robson sprawls and moves away.
McCarthy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Robson cracks McCarthy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCarthy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oliver Robson.
I've got Robson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Oliver Robson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Cormac McCarthy stepped up to the mic, saying 'There is no God and we are his prophets.'.

Event: GAMMA#1092 Young v Beard
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Robson slips under a jab from Rose.
Robson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
Robson looks to throw the jab but Rose is out of range.
Rose throws a hook but Robson blocks it.
Robson throws a hook to the side of Rose's head but Rose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rose drops his hands momentarily and Robson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rose lands with a good body shot.
Robson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rose ducks right into an uppercut from Robson.
A low kick lands for Robson.
Rose scores with a jab. Robson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Robson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rose is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robson.
Robson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!#TD2#
Rose fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Robson to the ground. Rose is now in Robson's guard.
Rose trying to control but Robson is working from the bottom.
Rose slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robson holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose stopping the sweep attempt from Robson.
Rose slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rose postures up and lands a big shot to Robson's brow.
Rose connects with a couple of short punches.
Robson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rose won't allow Robson to get back to his feet.
Rose tries to free his leg and advance position but Robson is retaining full guard.
Rose distracts Robson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rose sitting in guard here, content to control.
Robson is pulling down on Rose's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robson swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
Robson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Robson misses with an uppercut. Rose saw that one coming.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Rose scores with a body shot.
Rose misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Robson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rose slips under a jab from Robson.
Rose looks to land a left hand but Robson moved out of range nicely.
Robson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rose misses with a looping left.
Rose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Rose shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Robson is trying to defend but Rose finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rose connects with a nice short shot to Robson's temple.
Well, if Rose is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Robson trying to hold on to Rose's head to control him but Rose postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Robson has a hand on Rose's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rose takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Robson can't escape the position.
Robson is bucking up trying to escape but Rose cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Robson is in a horrible position here. Rose smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robson working to try and regain half guard.
Robson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Robson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Rose thows a huge punch but Robson dodges it nicely.
Robson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robson gets full guard.
Robson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rose manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Robson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Robson won't allow Rose to sweep him here.
Rose lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Robson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rose must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Robson keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully.
Rose throwing strikes from guard but Robson blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Rose dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose throws a low kick but Robson moves out of range easily.
Robson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rose has time to react.
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robson manages to avoid it.
Robson takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Robson.
Rose looks to land a left hand but Robson moved out of range nicely.
Robson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rose takes one to the side of the head.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Robson tries to work over Rose's front leg with a kick but Rose checks it.
A nice side step and Rose releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rose takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rose misses with a looping right.
Robson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson throws a right hand that misses
and Rose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Rose finds it's way through Robson's defenses.
Rose misses with a takedown attempt - Robson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robson.
Robson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rose.
Oliver Robson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robson manages to avoid it.
Robson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rose's hands.
Rose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rose.
Oliver Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Rose.
Robson misses with a straight left.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Robson.
Robson slips a jab from Rose.
Rose scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Robson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rose.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robson.
A nice leg kick from Robson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rose keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robson.
Robson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robson thuds a left hand into Rose's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rose. #T2#
A big left from Robson misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Robson avoids the body shot from Rose.
Robson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Robson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rose takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Robson stuffs the takedown.
Rose waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robson.
Rose bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Robson connects with a body shot.
Rose blocks a leg kick.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Rose uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Robson takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Rose tests Robson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robson throws out a loose jab but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range.#T3#
Robson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rose keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rose takes one to the side of the head.
Robson swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Robson lands a really nice looking cross but Rose seems unphased.
Robson moves away from the strike by Rose.
Robson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rose.
Rose connects with a looping right hand.
Rose bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Robson's head.
Robson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robson throws a sloppy head kick and Rose moves out of range easily.
Rose throws a body shot but no joy.
Rose waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robson.#T4#
Rose slips a jab from Robson.
Robson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rose. That did some damage!
Robson takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Rose changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Rose.
An inside leg kick lands from Robson.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
Rose misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Robson to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick from Robson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rose shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robson as he avoids it easily.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Robson thuds a left hand into Rose's body.
A clash of legs there as Rose blocks the low kick.
Rose throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robson tries to land a leg kick but Rose saw it coming and moves away.
Rose throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Robson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rose.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Robson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rose.
Robson throws a low kick but Rose avoids it.
Robson slips a straight right by Rose.
Robson slips under a jab from Rose.
Robson moves out of range as Rose strikes.
A slow jab from Robson misses its intended target.
Rose is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose throws a looping overhand right but Robson ducks down to avoid it.
Robson throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Rose counters with a nice double leg into side control. Robson won't be happy with that.
Robson is looking to reverse the position.
Robson can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson tries to improve position but can't.
Rose is looking to take a break and control but Robson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rose tries to score with some ground and pound. Robson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
Rose works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Robson is looking to reverse the position.
Robson regains half guard.
Robson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rose's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rose's back!
Rose staying busy and making it hard for Robson to control.
Robson gets his hands free as Rose looks to control.
Rose is trying to break free.
Rose is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Rose's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rose is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Robson continues to stall.#T2#
Robson has the hooks in. Rose is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Robson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rose trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Robson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rose.
Rose trying to control the position but Robson manages to sink in the hooks.
Robson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rose is really stuck here. #T3#
Robson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Robson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rose looking very determined here, making life difficult for Robson.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Robson controlling the positon.
Rose trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
Rose is really stuck here.
Robson keeps control of the position easily here as Rose tries to buck him off.
More hug and hope from Robson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rose rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Robson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Robson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1086 Kurt v Tyrone
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Robson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Robson misses with a looping right.
Robson misses with a left hand
and Santo Amaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Robson scores with a jab.
Good shot there by Robson.
Robson misses with an uppercut. Santo Amaro saw that one coming.
Robson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Robson lands with a nice combination. Santo Amaro backs away looking to recover.
Nice uppercut there from Robson.
Robson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Santo Amaro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Robson scores with a four punch combination!
Santo Amaro ducks under a wild hook from Robson.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Santo Amaro blocks a leg kick.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Robson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Robson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santo Amaro momentarily.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Robson feints and then cracks Santo Amaro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Santo Amaro down.
A lazy left from Robson finds it's target.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
Santo Amaro throwing a counter right hand but Robson manages to avoid it.
Robson misses the body punch
and Santo Amaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santo Amaro lands a nice shot that snaps Robson's head back.
Robson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Santo Amaro misses with a low kick.
Robson tries a quick counter leg kick but Santo Amaro is wise to it.
Nice straight punches there by Robson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Robson.
Robson scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut. Robson saw that one coming.
Robson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Robson.
Robson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Santo Amaro throws an overhand right that lands on Robson's shoulder, as Robson tries to avoid the shot.
Robson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Robson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Robson misses with a kick to the body
and Santo Amaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Robson throws a jab when Santo Amaro was well out of range.
Santo Amaro walks into a left hand.
Santo Amaro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Robson misses with the combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Santo Amaro misses its target.#T3#
Robson misses with a lunging right hand
and Santo Amaro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Santo Amaro ducks under a wild hook from Robson.
Good leg kick by Robson.
Robson misses with a hook. Santo Amaro ducked under it nicely.
Santo Amaro is looking to counter punch.
Robson wants to slow Santo Amaro down by chopping away at his legs.
Santo Amaro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robson dips to his left and cracks Santo Amaro with an uppercut!
Santo Amaro moves out of range of the leg kick from Robson.
A quick step to the side and Santo Amaro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Robson.
Santo Amaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Robson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Santo Amaro had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Robson defending well as Santo Amaro loads up on a big left hand.
Robson misses with a low kick. #T4#
Robson digs a good hook to Santo Amaro's body.
Santo Amaro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robson finds it's way round the side to connect with Santo Amaro's head.
Robson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Robson lunges at Santo Amaro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Santo Amaro's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robson misses with a lunging right hand
and Santo Amaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Robson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santo Amaro as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Santo Amaro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Santo Amaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santo Amaro half committed to a counter leg kick.
Robson lands a head shot.
Robson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Robson tries to bum rush Santo Amaro with a series of wild strikes but Santo Amaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santo Amaro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson 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.#R2#
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Santo Amaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robson throws out the jab.
Robson lands a leg kick that knocks Santo Amaro off balance momentarily.
Santo Amaro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Robson counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick lands for Robson.
Robson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santo Amaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Santo Amaro is able to avoid easily.
Robson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Robson clobbers Santo Amaro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Robson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Robson looks to land a right hand but Santo Amaro moved out of range.
It looked like Santo Amaro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Santo Amaro slips a jab from Robson.
Santo Amaro staying out of range there.
A cross from Robson lands.
The crowd cheers as Robson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Santo Amaro doesn't seem phased though.
Robson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santo Amaro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
Santo Amaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robson wants to land a leg kick but Santo Amaro is out of range.
Santo Amaro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Robson throws a hook but Santo Amaro blocks it.
Santo Amaro is looking to counter punch.
Nice straight punches there by Robson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Robson.
Santo Amaro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Santo Amaro ducks under a wild hook from Robson.
Santo Amaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Santo Amaro misses with a hook
and Robson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Santo Amaro walks into a straight right hand from Robson.
A low kick from Robson misses
and Santo Amaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robson misses with a leg kick
and Santo Amaro finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Santo Amaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robson.
Santo Amaro quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Robson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robson misses with an uppercut. Santo Amaro saw that one coming.
Santo Amaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Robson.
Robson scores with the left hand. Santo Amaro knows he should have avoided that one.
Robson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Robson missing with a left hand there. Santo Amaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robson throws a body punch but Santo Amaro moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Santo Amaro misses the target.#T3#
Santo Amaro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Santo Amaro. Santo Amaro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Robson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Robson defending well as Santo Amaro loads up on a big left hand.
Santo Amaro misses with a wild body shot.
Robson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Robson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Robson cracks Santo Amaro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Robson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Robson misses with a straight right.
It looked like Santo Amaro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Santo Amaro blocks a jab.
Robson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Santo Amaro counters with a good, hard body kick but Robson shrugs it off.
Santo Amaro scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Robson tried to score with a low kick but Santo Amaro checks it.
Santo Amaro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Robson avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Santo Amaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santo Amaro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robson connects with a right hand. Santo Amaro shakes it off.
Santo Amaro throws a hook but Robson avoids it easily.
Robson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Robson lands with a good body shot.
A nice leg kick from Robson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robson cracks Santo Amaro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Robson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Santo Amaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Robson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santo Amaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robson throws out the jab.
Santo Amaro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santo Amaro manages to avoid it.
Santo Amaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Robson connects with a looping right hand.
Robson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santo Amaro at a distance.
Oliver Robson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santo Amaro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Robson looks to land a right hand but Santo Amaro moved out of range.
It looked like Santo Amaro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robson lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Santo Amaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santo Amaro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santo Amaro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Robson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santo Amaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santo Amaro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robson finds it's way round the side to connect with Santo Amaro's head.
Robson cracks Santo Amaro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Robson lands a jab-cross combination.
Robson works the jab nicely.
Robson swings for the body but Santo Amaro moves out of range.
Robson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Santo Amaro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Robson throws a looping overhand right but Santo Amaro ducks down to avoid it.
Robson connects with a looping right hand.
Robson scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robson throws an off balance right hand
letting Santo Amaro counter with a right hand.
Robson thuds his right hand into Santo Amaro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Robson connects with a right hand. Santo Amaro shakes it off.
Robson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Santo Amaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santo Amaro defending well as Robson loads up on a big left hand.
Santo Amaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Santo Amaro counters with a low kick, right behind Robson 's knee.
Robson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Santo Amaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santo Amaro missing with a left hand there. Robson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robson throws a shot from downtown. Santo Amaro moves away and avoids it.
Santo Amaro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Robson tests Santo Amaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santo Amaro wants to slow Robson down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Good leg kick by Robson.
Santo Amaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Robson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Robson misses.
Santo Amaro blocks a jab.
Santo Amaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robson throws a good cross that connects.
A nice leg kick from Robson, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Robson.
The fighters circling - Robson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robson connects with an inside leg kick.
Robson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Robson is looking to slow Santo Amaro down with leg kicks. #T4#
Santo Amaro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Santo Amaro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Santo Amaro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Robson.
Santo Amaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robson thumps Santo Amaro with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robson misses with an uppercut. Santo Amaro saw that one coming.
Santo Amaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oliver Robson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robson misses the shot to the body.
Robson throws a lazy right hand but Santo Amaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Santo Amaro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Robson misses with a looping right.
Santo Amaro throwing a counter right hand but Robson manages to avoid it.
Robson ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
Robson lands a nice hook to Santo Amaro's body. Santo Amaro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Robson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Robson!
After winning the bout, Oliver Robson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#1082 Bond v Robson
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Bond misses with a straight right.
A big right from Bond misses.
Bond tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bond throws a looping overhand right but Robson ducks down to avoid it.
Robson lands a head shot.
Robson checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Robson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Robson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Robson misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bond on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bond throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Robson.
Robson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Robson tries a quick counter leg kick but Bond is wise to it.
Bond pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Robson misses with a lunging right hand
and Bond counters with a solid body kick.
Robson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Robson.
Bond misses with a shot to the body
and Robson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Robson lands.#CUT2#It looks like Gunner Bond has been cut.
Donk. Robson catches Bond right on the button with a cross.
Robson throws a leg kick
and Bond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bond throws a lazy uppercut
and Robson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robson checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Robson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Robson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bond is looking to counter punch.
Robson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bond lands with a nice body kick.
Robson throws a right hand that misses
and Bond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robson tries to move into range but Bond moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bond throws a leg kick that is checked
and Robson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bond.
Robson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick from Bond is predictable there
and Robson counters with an inside leg kick.
Robson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Bond scores with a punch to the head.
Bond slips a straight right by Robson.
Robson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bond avoids it really well and circles away.
Bond throws a hook to the side of Robson's head but Robson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robson jabs Bond to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good shot there by Bond.#T4#
Bond jabs Robson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bond tries to score with a low kick but Robson moves his leg out of the way.
Bond takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bond moves out of range of the leg kick from Robson.
Bond moves out of range of the leg kick from Robson.
Bond misses with a kick to the body
letting Robson counter with a right hand.
Bond scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bond displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robson throws out the jab.
Robson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Robson scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Oliver Robson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunner Bond's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bond moves out of range as Robson strikes.
Robson throws a looping overhand right but Bond ducks down to avoid it.
Bond looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bond misses with an uppercut
and Robson counters with an outside leg kick.
Bond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robson.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bond moves out of range of the leg kick from Robson.
Robson drops his hands momentarily and Bond takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson throws a leg kick but Bond moved away.
Robson lands a jab to Bond's midsection.
Bond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robson.
Bond appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Bond slips a jab from Robson.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bond was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
Bond is looking to counter with head kicks.
Robson swinging wildly here.
Bond gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Robson lands a two punch combo.
Robson thows a leg kick but Bond checks it
enabling Bond to counter with a crisp jab.
Robson moves out of range as Bond strikes.#T2#
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bond is just out of range.
Robson loads up on a big right hand but Bond slips the punch.
Bond appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bond paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Robson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bond is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bond throws a big shot that misses.
Bond takes one to the chin there.
Bond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robson.
Bond is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bond on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Robson. Robson obviously looking to wear him down.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bond might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T3#
Robson moves out of range as Bond strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Robson.
Bond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robson.
The fighters circling - Bond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Robson is predictable there
and Bond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robson shoots in looking for a takedown but Bond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Robson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A quick step to the side and Bond tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bond throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Robson to counter with a crisp jab.
Robson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Robson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robson lunges at Bond with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bond's hand. #T4#
Bond looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Robson thuds a left hand into Bond's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robson misses with a series of wild punches.
Robson jabs Bond right on the nose. Bond blinks but takes it well.
Robson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Robson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bond throws out the jab.
It seemed like Robson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bond has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Robson moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gunner Bond's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Robson defending well as Bond loads up on a big left hand.
Robson throws out a counter right but Bond avoids it with no problem.
Bond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bond on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Robson. Robson obviously looking to wear him down.
Robson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bonds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheers as Bond lands an impressive looking overhand right. Robson doesn't seem phased though.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Robson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Robson looks to land a right hand but Bond moved out of range.
Bond tried to counter with a leg kick but Robson avoided it.
Robson throws an off balance right hand
and Bond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Bond misses with a looping left.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bond.
Robson connects with a body shot that sends Bond's belly button to the back.
Robson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bond is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Robson throws a low kick, looking for Bond's leg but Bond calmly moves out of range.
Robson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robson misses with a two punch combination.
Bond throwing a counter right hand but Robson manages to avoid it.
Bond lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Robson.
Bond scores with a jab to the head.
Robson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Bond lands with an uppercut that bounces Robson off the cage and back into range.
Good work by Bond as he checks the leg kick.
Bond with a jab.
Bond throws a sloppy head kick
and Robson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bond's corner calls for a 1-2. Bond obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#Robson is rocked!
Robson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bond.
Bond throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robson counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Bond.
Robson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bond looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Robson connects with a solid leg kick.
Bond misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Bond.
A nice side step and Robson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robson misses with an uppercut
and Bond counters with an outside leg kick.
Bond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bond.
Robson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bond throws a body shot but no joy.
Robson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bond finds it's way round the side to connect with Robson's head.
Robson is still on wobbly legs! Can Bond finish him?#T4#
BOOM! Bond lands a beautiful left hook that drops Robson. Robson tries to recover but Bond is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Robson lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Bond!
Gunner Bond retains his welterweight title!
Gunner Bond seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1071 Robson v Coloradas
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Coloradas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Coloradas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Robson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Coloradas throws a leg kick but Robson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Robson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coloradas misses with a low kick.
Robson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coloradas.
Good work by Robson as he checks the leg kick.
Robson moves away from the strike by Coloradas.
Good exchange - Coloradas coming out on top.
Robson throws a looping overhand right but Coloradas ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coloradas.
Coloradas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Robson dodges the punch combination from Coloradas.
A clash of legs there as Robson blocks the low kick.
Robson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Coloradas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coloradas throws a leg kick but Robson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Robson tried to counter with a leg kick but Coloradas avoided it.
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!
Robson moves out of range of the leg kick from Coloradas.
A clash of legs there as Robson blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Coloradas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robson thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Coloradas ducks under a wild hook from Robson.
Robson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Coloradas throws a looping overhand right but Robson ducks down to avoid it.
Robson throws a low kick, looking for Coloradas's leg but Coloradas calmly moves out of range.
Robson throws an overhand right that lands on Coloradas's shoulder, as Coloradas tries to avoid the shot.
Robson checks a leg kick.
Robson takes a swing at Coloradas's ribcage but misses.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coloradas was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
A slow jab from Robson misses its intended target.
Coloradas throws a big counter head kick but Robson avoids it with no problem.
Coloradas tries to work over Robson's front leg with a kick but Robson checks it.
Coloradas with the inside leg kick.
Robson misses with a looping left.
Robson throws out a powerful jab.
Coloradas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robson.
Coloradas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Coloradas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Robson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Robson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robson scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Robson misses its intended target. #T2#
Robson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Coloradas tries to close the distance and clinch but Robson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robson throws a hook to the side of Coloradas's head but Coloradas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coloradas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robson.
Coloradas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coloradas tries to bum rush Robson with a series of wild strikes but Robson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Robson checks a leg kick.
Robson lands a nice looking body shot.
Robson swats away the attempt to clinch by Coloradas.
Robson connects with a jab.
Coloradas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Robson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coloradas. Coloradas obviously looking to wear him down.
Robson throws a leg kick but Coloradas checks it.
Robson tries to score with a low kick but Coloradas moves his leg out of the way.
Coloradas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Coloradas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coloradas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Robson if he has to take too many more of those.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Coloradas throws a big counter head kick but Robson avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Coloradas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coloradas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Robson is out of range.
Coloradas is looking to slow Robson down with leg kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Robson blocks a leg kick.
Robson darts in looking for a takedown but Coloradas gets double underhooks and turns Robson into the cage.
Robson lands a shoulder strike.
Robson misses with the head strike.
Coloradas prevents a body shot from Robson.
Coloradas missing with knees to the body.
Coloradas looking to throw knees to the head but Robson is blocking nicely.
Coloradas is looking to control Robson's arms but Robson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Coloradas has his back to the cage.
Coloradas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robson avoids it.
Coloradas blocking some punches.
Coloradas missing with knees to the body.
Coloradas controlling the action here for a moment.
Robson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Coloradas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Coloradas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Robson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coloradas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Coloradas misses with a low kick.
Robson digs a good body shot into Coloradas's ribs.
Coloradas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robson appears to be looking for a counter punch 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!
Robson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coloradas. That did some damage!
Coloradas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Robson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Coloradas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robson.
Coloradas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coloradas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Robson checks it well.
Robson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Coloradas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coloradas cracks Robson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Coloradas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Coloradas misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coloradas wants to clinch.
Coloradas tries to clinch up.
Coloradas throws a low kick but Robson moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Oliver Robson will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Coloradas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coloradas wants to clinch.
Robson misses with a looping left.
Coloradas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Coloradas wants to slow Robson down by chopping away at his legs.
Coloradas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coloradas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick misses from Coloradas.
Coloradas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Coloradas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robson tries to land a leg kick but Coloradas saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coloradas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coloradas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A quick step to the side and Robson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coloradas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coloradas moves in looking to clinch but Robson pushes him off.#T1#
Coloradas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robson misses with a hook. Coloradas ducked under it nicely.
Robson moves out of range of the leg kick from Coloradas.
Coloradas throws a low kick but Robson avoids it.
Robson lands a leg kick that knocks Coloradas off balance momentarily.
Coloradas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Coloradas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Robson is out of range.
Coloradas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coloradas throws a low kick but Robson avoids it.
Oliver Robson is winning the standup battle so far.
Coloradas misses with a body shot
and Robson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coloradas throws a front kick aimed at Robson's knee but Robson avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Robson blocks the leg kick.
Coloradas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coloradas wants to clinch up but Robson keeps it at a distance.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coloradas.
Robson staying out of range there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Robson throws a right hand that Coloradas ducks under and follows up with a left that Coloradas also avoids with ease.
Coloradas throws a leg kick but Robson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Robson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
A low kick lands for Robson.
Coloradas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Coloradas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robson backing away here, and Coloradas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Robson connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Robson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Robson scores with a leg kick.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robson connects with a solid leg kick.
Coloradas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coloradas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coloradas closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Robson to counter with a crisp jab.
Robson cracks Coloradas with a good jab.
Robson throws a solid leg kick but Coloradas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Robson.#CL2#
Coloradas closes the distance and clinches.
Robson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Coloradas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robson avoids the head kick by Coloradas. #T3#
Coloradas tries to clinch but Robson moves out of range.
Coloradas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Coloradas with a nice calf kick.
Coloradas scoring well with a low kick there.
Robson tries to land a leg kick but Coloradas saw it coming and moves away.
Coloradas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Coloradas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Coloradas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Robson.
Robson thumps Coloradas with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Coloradas.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
Coloradas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Robson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robson moves out of range as Coloradas strikes.
Coloradas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Coloradas misses.
A quick step to the side and Robson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Coloradas misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Robson checks a leg kick. #T4#
Coloradas misses the jab.
A clash of legs there as Coloradas blocks the low kick.
Coloradas throws a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coloradas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Robson throws a series of punches but Coloradas moves out of range.
Robson blocks a leg kick.
As Coloradas backs away, Robson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Coloradas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Coloradas cracks Robson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Robson sizes up Coloradas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Coloradas is looking to clinch.
Coloradas thows a leg kick but Robson checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Robson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coloradas throws out the jab.
Robson throws a hook but Coloradas avoids it easily.
Robson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robson lands with a straight right. Coloradas didn't see that one coming.
Coloradas throws a chopping leg kick but Robson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Robson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Coloradas at a distance.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Coloradas is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that second round.
That's time! Robson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Coloradas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mangas Coloradas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coloradas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Coloradas throws a low kick but Robson moves out of range easily.
Robson throwing a counter right hand but Coloradas manages to avoid it.
Robson checks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Robson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Robson.
Coloradas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Robson's head.
A low kick from Coloradas misses
and Robson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Robson throws a body punch but Coloradas moves out of range.
Coloradas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Coloradas's corner calls for a 1-2. Coloradas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Robson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Robson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Coloradas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coloradas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Robson throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coloradas scores with a jab.
A low kick from Coloradas is predictable there
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Coloradas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Robson misses with a series of wild punches.
Coloradas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Coloradas slips a jab and a cross from Robson.
Coloradas throws a series of punches but Robson moves out of range.
Coloradas misses with a looping left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Robson!
Robson dips to his left and cracks Coloradas with an uppercut!
Some bone on bone action there as Coloradas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Coloradas scores with the left hand. Robson knows he should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick from Coloradas misses.
Coloradas tries to move into range but Robson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Coloradas avoids the body shot from Robson.
Coloradas tries to work over Robson's front leg with a kick but Robson checks it.
Coloradas throws a leg kick
and Coloradas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coloradas tries a head kick but it misses.
Coloradas connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Coloradas. That's going to slow Robson down.
Robson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Coloradas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Robson.
Robson is looking to counter punch.
Robson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Robson delivers a nice body kick.
Robson scores with a jab. Coloradas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Coloradas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Coloradas throws the kick towards the body but Robson avoids it.
Robson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coloradas to score with a decent uppercut.
Coloradas scoring well with a low kick there.
Robson digs a good hook to Coloradas's body.
Coloradas misses with an uppercut
and Robson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Robson scores with a hook.
Coloradas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coloradas.
Robson lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Coloradas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Robson avoids a kick to the body.
Coloradas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coloradas tries to clinch
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut.
Coloradas misses with a low kick as Robson jumps back.
Robson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Robson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Coloradas lands a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick from Coloradas misses.
Robson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coloradas throws a leg kick which misses Robson's front leg but catches the back leg as Robson tries to avoid it.
Robson lands with a shot to the body.
Coloradas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coloradas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Robson. Robson obviously looking to wear him down.
Coloradas blocks a low kick nicely.
Robson sizes up Coloradas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Robson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Coloradas throws a solid leg kick but Robson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coloradas.#T4#
Robson scores with the left hand. Coloradas knows he should have avoided that one.
Robson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Robson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coloradas wants to clinch but Robson slips to the side
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Robson.
An inside leg kick lands from Robson.
Robson misses the shot to the body.
Coloradas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oliver Robson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Some bone on bone action there as Robson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Coloradas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Coloradas wants to clinch but Robson slips to the side
and Robson counters with a straight right hand.
Robson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coloradas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robson can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coloradas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coloradas swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Robson to counter with a crisp jab.
Robson throws a leg kick which misses Coloradas's front leg but catches the back leg as Coloradas tries to avoid it.
Robson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Robson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Robson, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1065 Robson v Bond
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
A low kick from Bond is predictable there
and Bond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robson is looking to score with low kicks.
Robson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bond lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bond checks a leg kick.
Robson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robson checks a leg kick.
Bond connects with a body shot that sends Robson's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bond.
Robson misses with an uppercut. Bond saw that one coming.
Bond moves out of range of the strikes.
Bond throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Bond takes a swing at Robson's ribcage but misses.
Bond walks into a straight right hand from Robson.
Robson scores with a leg kick.
Robson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Bond thuds his right hand into Robson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Robson throws a lazy right hand but Bond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bond.
Robson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Robson swings for the body but Bond moves out of range.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Bond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bond checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bond tries to counter by closing the distance.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bond is just out of range.#T2#
Bond takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bond fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bond avoids the body shot from Robson.
Bond let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bond attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bond takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bond ducks right into an uppercut from Robson.
Robson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bond throws a wild body kick that Robson sees coming a mile off.
Robson throws a front kick aimed at Bond's knee but Bond avoids it well.
Robson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Robson misses with a hook.
Bond avoids the body shot from Robson.
Bond moves out of range of the strikes.
Robson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Robson connects with a leg kick.
Bond lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Robson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bond has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bond attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Robson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body kick there by Bond.
Robson throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Bond to counter with a crisp jab.
Robson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bond takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bond misses with a hook to the body
and Robson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Robson. Beautiful body shot.
Bond misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Bond looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bond lands with a hook. Robson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Robson scores with a jab to the head.
Bond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
A punch lands to the side of Bond 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Robson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bond at a distance.
A low kick lands for Robson.
Bond walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bond ducks under a wild hook from Robson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Bond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bond throws an overhand right that lands on Robson's shoulder, as Robson tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Good shot there by Bond.
Robson misses with a body punch
letting Bond counter with a right hand.
Bond has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Robson.
Bond throws a lazy right hand but Robson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Bond appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Robson misses the target.
Robson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bond takes a swing at Robson's ribcage but misses.
Bond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robson.
Robson is looking to wear down Bond with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Robson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bond has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Robson misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Bond takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A leg kick checked by Bond.
Bond tries to work over Robson's front leg with a kick but Robson checks it.
Bond slips under a jab.
Bond lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Robson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bond's head backwards.
Robson tries to move into range but Bond moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Robson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bond.
Robson lands with a straight right. Bond didn't see that one coming.
Bond avoids the body shot from Robson.
Robson lands the left hand.
Bond takes one to the chin there.
Bond walks into a straight right hand from Robson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bond! But no joy.#T2#
Robson lands a right hook to the body.
Robson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bond doesn't seem bothered though.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Bond wants to counter with a clinch but Robson pushes him away.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Bond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bond throws out a counter right but Robson avoids it with no problem.
Robson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bond wants to counter with a clinch but Robson pushes him away.
Robson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Robson with a jab.
Robson takes a swing at Bond's ribcage but misses.
Bond misses with the body kick
and Robson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Bond.#T3#
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bond manages to avoid it.
Bond moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Robson lands a really nice looking cross but Bond seems unphased.
Robson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robson misses with a wild combination.
Bond avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bond follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bond takes a swing at Robson's ribcage but misses.
Robson misses with a few strikes there.
Bond's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Robson throws a hook to the side of Bond's head but Bond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bond wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bond pivots, looking for a leg kick but Robson is out of range and Bond settles back down.
A low kick from Robson is predictable there #CL2#
and Bond holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
Robson takes a shot to the head.
Robson pushes Bond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bond pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bond avoids the body shot from Robson.
Robson throws a leg kick but Bond checks it.
Bond lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bond thumps Robson with a low kick.
A left lands for Robson.
Bond scores with a kick to the body.
Bond lands a jab to the nose.
Robson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bond can do to turn this around?
Robson misses with a low kick as Bond jumps back.
Robson misses with a hook.
Robson misses with an uppercut.
Robson looks to land a right hand but Bond moved out of range.
Robson sets himself, and Bond steps forward looking for the clinch! Robson avoids it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that second 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.#R3#
Bond misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Bond.
Bond on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robson throws a leg kick that misses.
Bond tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Robson is able to avoid easily.
Robson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bond's sensitive parts.
Oliver Robson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robson scores with the left hand. Bond knows he should have avoided that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Robson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond checks a leg kick nicely.
Bond lands a nice looking kick to the body. Robson takes a step back to recover.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bond lands a jab to Robson's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A left lands for Bond.
A shot to the body from Robson misses
and Bond counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Robson misses with a hook to the body
and Bond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robson throws a leg kick
and Bond counters with a good low kick that Robson was not able to check.
Bond thows a body kick. Robson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bond misses with a hook.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Robson wants to land a leg kick but Bond is out of range.
Bond looks to land a right hand but Robson moved out of range.
Robson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bond jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Robson moves out of range as Bond strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Bond.#ROC2#Robson is rocked!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bond throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD2#
Bond lands a big uppercut and Robson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Robson looks OK. Bond waves Robson back to his feet!
Oh Robson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bond moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Bond misses.
Bond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bond drops Robson with a naaaaasty hook - Robson is in real trouble here! Bond dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Bond!
Gunner Bond is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Gunner Bond, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#1059 Robson v Hoddle
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Hoddle ducks right into an uppercut from Robson.
Hoddle tries for a takedown but Robson circles away easily
and Robson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Robson walks into a stiff left hand from Hoddle.
Robson swings for the body but Hoddle moves out of range.
Hoddle throws a lazy body kick
and Robson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Glen Hoddle has been cut.
Hoddle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been told by Robson's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hoddle misses with a takedown attempt
and Robson counters with a straight right hand.
Hoddle throws a hook but Robson avoids it easily.
Robson throws a big counter combination but Hoddle scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Robson stuffs the takedown.
Oliver Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Hoddle.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Robson scoring well with a low kick there.
Robson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robson avoids the body shot from Hoddle.
Hoddle cracks Robson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hoddle throws a sloppy head kick and Robson moves out of range easily.
Hoddle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoddle has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Robson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoddle's sensitive parts.
Hoddle takes a swing at Robson's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoddle is just out of range.
Robson digs a good body shot into Hoddle's ribs.
Robson scoring well with a low kick there.
Robson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Robson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hoddle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hoddle throws a sloppy body shot
and Robson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoddle thinking.
Robson blocks the body kick.
Hoddle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Robson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoddle scrambles back to his feet.
Hoddle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hoddle moves forwards but Robson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Robson.
Hoddle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hoddle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Hoddle.
Hoddle misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoddle.
Hoddle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Robson to counter with a crisp jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hoddle!
Robson lands with a nice body punch.
Hoddle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hoddle shoots and misses
and Robson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoddle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hoddle throws a wild body kick that Robson sees coming a mile off.
Hoddle misses with an uppercut.
Hoddle throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Hoddle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robson at a distance.
Robson feints and then cracks Hoddle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoddle down.
Robson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robson scores with a hook.
Robson connects with a solid leg kick.
Hoddle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoddle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hoddle misses with a straight right.
Robson clobbers Hoddle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoddle. Robson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoddle shoots in looking for a takedown. Robson tries to sprawl out of it but Hoddle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Robson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Glen Hoddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoddle loads up on a big right hand but Robson slips the punch.
It looked like Robson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Hoddle misses with a takedown
and Hoddle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Glen Hoddle's cut even more.
Hoddle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robson.
Hoddle with a poor takedown
and Hoddle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Hoddle drives through with a takedown into guard.

Robson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hoddle is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A shot in the inside from Robson.
Hoddle throws a punch but it's blocked by Robson.
Hoddle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robson lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoddle backwards.
Nice body punch from Robson.
Robson lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robson blocking some punches.
Hoddle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoddle wants a takedown.
Robson lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoddle backwards.
Hoddle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glen Hoddle's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Robson scores with a jab. Hoddle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice jab there from Robson.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hoddle with a jab.
Robson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hoddle throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Robson counter with a right hand.
Robson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hoddle's head.#ROC#Hoddle is rocked!
Robson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoddle's head backwards.
Hoddle is still on wobbly legs! Can Robson finish him?
Robson takes one to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robson. That's going to slow Hoddle down.
Hoddle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoddle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoddle seems to have recovered his senses.
Robson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hoddle throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Robson counters with a thumping low kick.
Hoddle throws a poor cross that misses
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Robson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoddle.
Hoddle swings for the body but Robson moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Robson.
Hoddle misses with a left hand
and Robson counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoddle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoddle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoddle throws a push kick but Robson slaps the foot to one side.
Robson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#The cut above Glen Hoddle's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Oliver Robson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoddle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robson defends well and Hoddle ends up having to push Robson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoddle has time to react.
Hoddle backs away from a small jab... but Robson lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Hoddle crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Robson with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Oliver Robson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#1054 Oliver v Adrian
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Rose on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Rose bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rose working the body and head with strikes.
Robson is trying to improve his position.
Robson stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Robson is looking for a sweep.
Robson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rose keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rose is looking to take a break and control but Robson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rose sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Robson defending well though.
Robson tries to get to full guard but Rose has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson trying to control here.
Robson is looking to improve his position.
Rose wants to free his trapped foot but Robson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Robson is looking to control Rose's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robson avoid being mounted?
Robson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Robson is trying to control the position but Rose postures up.
Rose looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Robson wants to sweep here but Rose controlling him for the moment.
Robson being controlled here, momentarily.
Robson wants to sweep here but Rose controlling him for the moment.
Robson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
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.
Rose throws a big elbow that misses.
Robson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Rose.
Rose looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rose misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rose moves out of range as Robson strikes.
Rose thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Rose fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robson, pushing him back against the cage.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Rose.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Robson.
Robson blocks a body shot from Rose.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robson tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Robson back against the cage.
A short left from Robson.
Rose misses with a body punch.
Robson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roses head. #T3#
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rose tries to throw a body punch but Robson avoids it by throwing Rose back against the cage.
Rose is trying to maintain a safe position but Robson gets an underhook and turns Rose into the cage.
Robson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rose misses with the head strike.
Robson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rose up against the cage.
Robson presses Rose against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Robson lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Rose.
Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by Robson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robson.
Rose blocks a body shot from Robson.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rose misses with some punches.
Rose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robson lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robson has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
Robson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Rose.
Robson wants a takedown but no success here.
A right hook to the body lands for Rose.
Robson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose.
Robson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Rose lands a left hand.
Robson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rose lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Robson scores with a hook to the body.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rose prevents a body shot from Robson.
Robson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rose prevents a body shot from Robson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adrian Rose will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rose avoids the body shot from Robson.
Rose takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rose misses with an uppercut. Robson saw that one coming.
Robson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range.
Robson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rose.
Robson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Robson avoids the body shot from Rose.
Rose slips under a jab.
Robson throws a leg kick that misses.
Rose keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose ducks right into an uppercut from Robson.
Robson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson scores with a hook to the body. Rose takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Robson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson throws a leg kick but Rose moved away.
Rose moves out of range of the strikes.
Rose throws out a counter right but Robson avoids it with no problem.
Rose shoots for a double leg takedown but Robson sprawls well. He's pushed Rose's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rose lands a jab to Robson's midsection.#T1#
Rose scores with a nice strike.
Rose misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Robson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robson throws a right hand that Rose ducks under and follows up with a left that Rose also avoids with ease.
Rose works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Robson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Robson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Robson is looking to wear down Rose with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slow jab from Rose misses its intended target.
Robson throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rose misses with an uppercut.
Robson is looking to counter punch.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rose. Robson shrugs it off though.
Rose jabs at Robson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Robson scores with a jab to the body.
Robson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Robson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robson tries to land a leg kick but Rose saw it coming and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Robson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rose has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rose and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Rose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rose lands a body shot.
Robson motions for Rose to come forward. Robson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Robson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rose shoots in looking for a takedown. Robson tries to sprawl out of it but Rose keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Robson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rose misses with a wild body shot.
Rose pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rose throws an overhand right that lands on Robson's shoulder, as Robson tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Jab by Rose.
Robson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Rose throws an overhand right that lands on Robson's shoulder, as Robson tries to avoid the shot.
Rose takes a swing at Robson's ribcage but misses.
Robson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rose on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Robson defending well as Rose loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Robson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose misses with a straight left.
Robson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robson scores with a jab to the body.
Robson throws a lazy uppercut
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand.
Robson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rose misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut there from Rose.
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!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rose. #T4#
Rose working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Robson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rose wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Robson struggling a bit here.
Rose trying to control the position but Robson is working away.
Robson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Robson is not content to let Rose control the position.
Robson is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rose prevents Robson from improving his position.
Robson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Robson is looking for a sweep. Rose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Oliver Robson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Robson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rose blocks a jab.
Rose feints the counter takedown.
Rose comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Robson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rose 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.
Good leg kick by Robson.
Rose lands with an uppercut that bounces Robson off the cage and back into range.
Robson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rose pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose throws out a loose jab but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson moves out of range of the body kick from Rose.
Rose looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Robson misses the target.
Rose throws a shot from downtown. Robson moves away and avoids it.
Robson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Rose - just one landing. #T1#
Robson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rose appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rose throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Robson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rose dips to his left and cracks Robson with an uppercut!
Rose avoids the body shot from Robson.
Robson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robson lands with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Rose.
Rose misses with a straight left.
It looked like Robson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Robson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rose throws an overhand right that lands on Robson's shoulder, as Robson tries to avoid the shot.
Rose's corner calls for a 1-2. Rose obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose throws a jab when Robson was well out of range.
Oliver Robson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rose waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robson.#T2#
Rose misses with a looping left.
Robson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rose's sensitive parts.
Rose on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Robson. Robson obviously looking to wear him down.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Robson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Robson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rose lunges at Robson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Robson's hand.
Robson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rose jabs at Robson's body.
Rose throws out a loose jab but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rose lands with a hook. Robson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robson.
Rose misses with a takedown attempt - Robson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Robson misses with the combination.
Rose lands with an uppercut that bounces Robson off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Rose.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rose.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Robson.
Rose checks the leg kick.
Robson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rose is able to avoid easily.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robson slips under a jab.
Adrian Rose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Robson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Rose's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rose takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rose throws a push kick but Robson slaps the foot to one side.
A swing and a miss from Rose.
A swing and a miss from Rose.
Rose takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rose.
Robson scores with a body shot.
Robson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rose.
Rose now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slow jab from Rose misses its intended target.
Rose shoots in but no luck this time.
Oliver Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Rose.
Rose takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rose defending well as Robson loads up on a big left hand.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Robson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rose to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Adrian Rose just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Robson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Robson blocks a jab.
Robson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rose has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rose lands a slapping body shot.
Robson cracks Rose with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab lands there for Robson.
Robson lands a nice hook to Rose's body. Rose takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Robson thumps Rose with a low kick.
Rose throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A shot to the body from Robson misses
and Rose cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Robson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Robson throws an off balance right hand
and Robson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rose on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Robson.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robson moves away.
Rose checks a leg kick nicely.
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rose moves away.
Robson throws a leg kick but Rose checks it.
Robson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rose scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Robson thows a leg kick but Rose checks it
and Rose counters with a right hand to the body.
Rose throws an overhand right that lands on Robson's shoulder, as Robson tries to avoid the shot.
Rose goes for a double leg but Robson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Robson continues to drive forward.
Robson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robson with a nice calf kick.
Rose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot by Rose.
Robson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Robson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rose's sensitive parts.
Rose moves away from the strike by Robson.
Robson connects with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson throws the kick towards the body but Rose avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Rose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Robson.
Rose slips a jab and a cross from Robson.
Nice takedown defense from Robson. No joy for Rose on that attempt.
Rose scores with a three punch combo!
Robson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Robson jabs Rose right on the nose. Rose blinks but takes it well.
Rose tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robson swivels and escapes.
Oliver Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Rose.
Rose is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rose misses with a hook to the body
and Robson counters with a stiff right hand.
Robson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rose on the side of the head.
Rose misses with a hook to the body
and Robson counters with a straight right hand.
Robson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Robson slips under a jab from Rose.#T3##TD2#
Robson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rose to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Robson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rose's guard. #REVR#
Rose has a closed guard, preventing Robson from standing up.
Robson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rose is retaining full guard.
Robson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Robson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Rose has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Robson controlling from the top position.
Rose wants to sweep here but Robson controlling him for the moment.
Robson throwing strikes from guard but Rose blocks nicely.
Robson wanted to stand there but Rose had control of the position.
Rose is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson had his way with Adrian Rose in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Rose misses with a hook.
As Rose backs away, Robson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Robson throws out a leg kick but Rose moves out of range and Robson only half commits.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
A little jabbing left from Rose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robson takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Robson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rose pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Robson swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
Robson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rose connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Robson scrambles back to his feet.
Rose lands with a hook. Robson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Robson throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Rose. That snapped Robson's head back.
Rose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robson is fending him off so far but Rose persists. Nope, Robson circles away and we're back to standing.
Rose lands with a hook. Robson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Robson clobbers Rose with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robson manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Rose blocks the leg kick.
Rose comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Robson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rose closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rose walks into a stiff left hand from Robson.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose misses with a left hand
and Robson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rose thinking.
Rose keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Robson takes one on the button.
Rose fails with a takedown attempt.
Robson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Rose getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A bone on bone clash there as Rose blocks the leg kick.
Rose scores with a jab. Robson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Robson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rose doesn't seem bothered though.
Rose throws the left hand but Robson avoids the punch easily.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Rose scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Robson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Robson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Robson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rose.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rose lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Robson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rose looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Robson.
Rose tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robson defends well and Rose ends up having to push Robson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Oliver Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Rose.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice uppercut there from Rose.
Rose throws a body punch but Robson moves out of range.
Rose loads up on a big right hand but Robson slips the punch.
Rose misses with a left hand
and Robson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rose scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Robson doesn't seem bothered though.
Rose fails with a takedown attempt.
Rose is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T4#
Rose throws out a loose jab but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson moves out of range of the strikes.
Rose throws out a loose jab but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose's jab looks to have found its range, popping Robson under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheers as Robson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rose doesn't seem phased though.
Robson takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Robson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
A left lands for Rose.
Robson cracks Rose with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rose connects with a nice looking jab.

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 Oliver Robson.
I think Robson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson retains his welterweight title!
Oliver Robson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#1049 Robson v Tai
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Yu Tai misses with a looping right.
Robson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Robson.
Yu Tai lands a slapping body shot.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson throws a leg kick but Yu Tai checks it.
Yu Tai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robson.
We've been told by Robson's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Robson lands with a good body shot.
Yu Tai has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Robson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yu Tai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Robson with a nice calf kick.
Robson avoids a kick to the body.
Robson misses with a leg kick
and Yu Tai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robson slips under a jab from Yu Tai.#T1#
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yu Tai moves away.
Robson scores with a hook.
Robson slips under a jab.
Yu Tai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yu Tai throws a sloppy head kick and Robson moves out of range easily.
Yu Tai throws a wild body kick that Robson sees coming a mile off.
Yu Tai throws a good cross that connects.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Yu Tai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robson lands a nice shot that snaps Yu Tai's head back.
Yu Tai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robson.
Robson throws a leg kick
enabling Yu Tai to counter with a crisp jab.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
Robson tries a low kick but Yu Tai avoids it.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yu Tai was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
Yu Tai replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Robson blocks it well.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yu Tai was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.#T2#
Robson looks to throw a body kick
and Yu Tai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Robson finds it's way through Yu Tai's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Robson.
Robson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yu Tai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Robson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yu Tai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robson with a body shot.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai counters with a body kick.
Robson throws a leg kick but Yu Tai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yu Tai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Robson misses the shot to the body.
Robson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Robson tries a low kick but Yu Tai avoids it.
Robson lands with a shot to the body.
Yu Tai checks a leg kick.
Yu Tai flicks out a counter leg kick but Robson steps away.
Yu Tai scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Robson misses with a body shot
and Yu Tai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yu Tai staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yu Tai! But no joy.
A clash of legs there as Yu Tai blocks the low kick.
Yu Tai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Yu Tai moves into range and clinches up with Robson.
Yu Tai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yu Tai gets through Robson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Yu Tai as the two fighters clinch.
Yu Tai misses with a body punch.
Yu Tai blocks a body shot from Robson.
Yu Tai blocks an uppercut.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robson blocking some punches.
Robson scores with a shot to the side of Yu Tai's head.
Yu Tai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yu Tai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yu Tai misses with some punches. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yu Tai has a couple of punches blocked by Robson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robson.
Yu Tai struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson controls his hands.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Yu Tai - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robson.
A shot in the inside from Yu Tai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robson.
Yu Tai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Robson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Robson lands with a light punch inside.
Yu Tai lands a right hand.
Robson misses with some punches.
A short right from Yu Tai.
A right hand to the body from Yu Tai.
Robson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yu Tai backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yu Tai struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Oliver Robson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Yu Tai instigates a clinch.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yu Tai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yu Tai struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson controls his hands.
Yu Tai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yu Tai lands with a right to the head.
Yu Tai tries to work over Robson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yu Tai misses with some punches.
Yu Tai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robson blocking some punches.
Yu Tai prevents a body shot from Robson.
Robson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yu Tai can't find room to land a body shot as Robson controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robson lands with a short shot to the head.
Robson tries to work over Yu Tai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yu Tai backwards.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Robson misses with some punches.
Yu Tai lands a body shot.
Robson lands a hook that snaps the head of Yu Tai backwards.
Tam Yu Tai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Robson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yu Tai backwards.
Yu Tai misses with a punch on the inside.
Yu Tai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yu Tai blocks an uppercut.
Robson lands with a left to the head.
Robson works on Yu Tai's body with a couple of short punches.
Robson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yu Tai or not.
Robson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yu Tai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yu Tai tries to throw a body punch but Robson avoids it by throwing Yu Tai back against the cage.
Yu Tai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Robson.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yu Tai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yu Tai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yu Tai misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Robson blocks a body shot from Yu Tai.
Robson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robson digs a right hand underneath Yu Tai's ribcage. Yu Tai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yu Tai has a couple of punches blocked by Robson.
Yu Tai blocks an uppercut.
Yu Tai swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson throws a punch but it's blocked by Yu Tai.
A right hand to the body from Robson.
Robson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yu Tai.
Robson lands a hook that snaps the head of Yu Tai backwards.
Robson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yu Tai misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Robson.
Yu Tai misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robson.
Robson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Robson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Yu Tai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robson blocks a body shot from Yu Tai.
Robson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Yu Tai misses with some punches.
Robson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yu Tai.
Yu Tai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai tries to work over Robson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yu Tai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robson lands an uppercut.
Robson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yu Tai backwards.
Robson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robson working aggressively here.
Yu Tai blocks a body shot from Robson. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Robson.
Yu Tai misses with some punches.
Robson misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Yu Tai.
Robson tries to work over Yu Tai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Yu Tai.
A head punch on the inside from Yu Tai fails to land.
Robson blocks an uppercut.
Yu Tai working aggressively here.
Yu Tai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robson swings wildly with an uppercut but Yu Tai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yu Tai takes a shot to the head.
Yu Tai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Yu Tai.
Yu Tai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robsons head.
Nice body punch from Yu Tai - that landed with a thud.
Robson scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Yu Tai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Yu Tai catches Robson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Robson scores with a leg kick.
Yu Tai throws a leg kick but Robson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Robson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yu Tai just manages to avoid it.
Robson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Robson.
A big left from Yu Tai misses.
Robson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Yu Tai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yu Tai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Yu Tai as he checks the leg kick.
Robson lands with a hook. Yu Tai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yu Tai checks a leg kick.
Robson connects with a nice looking jab.
Yu Tai lands with a cross. #T1#
Robson is looking to score with low kicks.
Yu Tai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A low kick from Robson is predictable there
and Yu Tai counters with a nice uppercut.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Robson misses with a low kick as Yu Tai jumps back.
Robson throws a shot to the body.
Yu Tai misses with a body shot.
Yu Tai throws an overhand right that lands on Robson's shoulder, as Robson tries to avoid the shot.
Yu Tai looks to score with a jab to the body but Robson is just out of range.
Robson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Robson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Robson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Robson misses with a lunging right hand
and Yu Tai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yu Tai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yu Tai.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Yu Tai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yu Tai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yu Tai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Robson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Robson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Robson takes a swing at Yu Tai's ribcage but misses.
Robson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body kick from Yu Tai.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Robson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Yu Tai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robson slips a jab from Yu Tai.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yu Tai.
Yu Tai throws an overhand right that lands on Robson's shoulder, as Robson tries to avoid the shot.
Robson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yu Tai lands a leg kick that knocks Robson off balance momentarily.
Yu Tai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yu Tai thuds a left hand into Robson's body.
Robson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yu Tai counters with a nice uppercut.
Oliver Robson is winning the standup battle so far.
Yu Tai just misses with a punch to the body.
Robson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Robson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yu Tai throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Yu Tai throws a lazy right hand but Robson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yu Tai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big left from Robson misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yu Tai throws out a loose jab but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson thuds a left hand into Yu Tai's body.
Robson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yu Tai counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Yu Tai clinches with his opponent.
Robson misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yu Tai.
Yu Tai misses with the head strike.
Yu Tai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robson blocks a body shot from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Tam Yu Tai just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
A bone on bone clash there as Yu Tai blocks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Yu Tai - just one landing.
A slow jab from Yu Tai misses its intended target.
Robson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yu Tai backs up against the cage.
Robson tests Yu Tai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Robson moves out of range as Yu Tai strikes.
Robson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu Tai throws a shot from downtown. Robson moves away and avoids it.
Robson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Robson sizes up Yu Tai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Robson throws a leg kick but Yu Tai sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Yu Tai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
A little jabbing left from Yu Tai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yu Tai's sensitive parts.
Yu Tai throws a body punch but Robson moves out of range.
Robson throws a body punch but Yu Tai moves out of range.
Robson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Robson throws a nice looking combination but Yu Tai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yu Tai replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Robson blocks it well.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Robson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Robson throws a leg kick but Yu Tai checks it.
Robson misses with an uppercut
and Yu Tai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yu Tai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Robson motions for Yu Tai to come forward. Robson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Yu Tai slips a straight right by Robson.
Yu Tai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Robson misses the shot to the body.
Robson misses with an uppercut
and Yu Tai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robson thinking.
Yu Tai tests Robson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robson cracks Yu Tai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yu Tai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robson.
A nice leg kick from Yu Tai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robson throws a leg kick that misses.
Robson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yu Tai.
Robson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yu Tai. #T3#
Robson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yu Tai's hands.
Robson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A low kick from Robson misses
and Yu Tai counters with a nice uppercut.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Yu Tai blocks the low kick.
Yu Tai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robson.
Yu Tai replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Robson blocks it well.
Robson takes a swing at Yu Tai's ribcage but misses.
Robson walks into a left hand.
Yu Tai throws the left hand but Robson avoids the punch easily.
Robson misses with a leg kick.
Yu Tai throws a body shot but no joy.
Yu Tai avoids the body shot from Robson.
Yu Tai checks a low kick from Robson.#T4#
Robson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Robson misses the target.
Yu Tai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robson avoids the body shot from Yu Tai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Yu Tai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yu Tai.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Robson throws a leg kick but Yu Tai checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Yu Tai misses.
Robson is looking to wear down Yu Tai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Robson takes a swing at Yu Tai's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yu Tai staying out of range there.
Yu Tai throws a quick inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Yu Tai blocks the low kick.
Yu Tai just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson had his way with Tam Yu Tai in that 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. This is the final round!#R5#
A decent looking cross lands there for Robson.
Yu Tai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robson.
Robson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yu Tai counters with a body kick.
Robson lands with a nice body punch.
Robson cracks Yu Tai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Robson lands a right hook to the body.
Robson lands an overhand right.
Yu Tai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yu Tai throws a lazy right hand but Robson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson misses with a wild combination.
Yu Tai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yu Tai looks to throw the jab but Robson is out of range.
Robson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yu Tai back to the cage. Robson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Yu Tai misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Robson throws a jab but it's blocked by Yu Tai.
Yu Tai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robson with a body shot.
Robson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yu Tai is out of range.
Robson misses with a hook
letting Yu Tai counter with a right hand.
Yu Tai misses with a shot to the body
and Robson counters with a nice body shot.
Robson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Robson looks to throw the jab but Yu Tai is out of range.
A low kick from Robson is predictable there
and Yu Tai counters with a solid body kick.
Yu Tai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Robson. Robson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Robson punishes Yu Tai's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Robson.
Robson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Robson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yu Tai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
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!
Yu Tai fakes the leg kick and cracks Robson in the body.
Tam Yu Tai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yu Tai counters with a good low kick that Robson was not able to check.
Yu Tai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Yu Tai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Yu Tai throws a head kick but Robson moves out of range.
Robson throws a jab when Yu Tai was well out of range.
Yu Tai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Robson is out of range.
Yu Tai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Robson throws a jab but it's blocked by Yu Tai.
Robson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yu Tai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
Robson moves out of range of the body kick.
Robson is looking to chop away at Yu Tai's legs.
Robson walks into a jab.
A low kick lands for Robson.
A big left from Yu Tai misses.
Robson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Robson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robson misses with the combination.
Robson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robson connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Robson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from Yu Tai misses its intended target.
Robson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Robson lands a right hook to the body.
Yu Tai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Robson.
Oliver Robson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Robson connects with a body shot that sends Yu Tai's belly button to the back.
Robson lands with a shot to the body.
Robson lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Yu Tai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Robson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson retains his welterweight title!
Oliver Robson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1044 Hoddle v Robson
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Robson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hoddle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robson cracks a nice hook into Hoddle's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
An inside leg kick lands from Robson.
Robson lands a lovely overhand right.
Hoddle misses with a hook. Robson ducked under it nicely.
Robson throws a hook to the side of Hoddle's head but Hoddle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoddle misses with a straight left.
Hoddle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robson can pounce on him.
Hoddle has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Good work by Hoddle as he checks the leg kick.
Hoddle is looking to counter with head kicks.
Robson connects with a right hand. Hoddle shakes it off.
Hoddle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoddle is looking to land body kicks.
Robson scores with a shot to the body.
Robson lands a nice looking body shot.
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!#TD#
Hoddle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Robson quickly recovers to half guard.
Robson is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Robson gets back to full guard.
Robson has control of Hoddle's left arm, preventing Hoddle from doing any damage.
Hoddle postures up.
Hoddle is looking to work some ground and pound but Robson has wrist control.
Hoddle stays in close to Robson's body and controls the position.
Hoddle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoddle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robson keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully.
Hoddle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hoddle connects with a couple of short punches.
Hoddle is looking to work some ground and pound but Robson has wrist control.
Hoddle 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.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Robson keeps moving. #T2#
Hoddle postures up.
Hoddle is looking to work some ground and pound but Robson has wrist control.
Robson keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully.
Hoddle stopping the sweep attempt from Robson.
Hoddle prevents Robson from getting back to his feet.
Robson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoddle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hoddle tries to free his leg and advance position but Robson is retaining full guard.
Hoddle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoddle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robson holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Hoddle lands a couple of digs.
Hoddle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Robson seems keen to control Hoddle's posture.
Hoddle postures up in Robson's guard and throws a big left but Robson blocks it.
Robson wants to sweep here but Hoddle controlling him for the moment.
Hoddle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Robson keeps moving.
Hoddle throwing strikes but missing.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Robson keeps moving.
Robson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robson keeping full guard, as Hoddle tries to pass.
Robson has Hoddle pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Hoddle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Robson's head.
Robson is pulling down on Hoddle's head to control his posture.
Hoddle landing some decent shots from guard.
Robson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoddle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Robson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hoddle is pushing down on Robson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robson is fighting to maintain full guard but Hoddle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Robson is controlling Hoddle's trapped leg to prevent Hoddle from advancing to side control.
Hoddle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Robson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoddle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Robson tries to roll over but Hoddle keeps him under control.
Hoddle is controlling the pace.
Hoddle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glen Hoddle 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.#R2#
Hoddle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Robson staying out of range there.
Robson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Robson.
Robson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hoddle misses with a takedown attempt - Robson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Hoddle looking to score a takedown here. Robson is defending well but Hoddle drives through and ends up in Robson's guard.
Hoddle postures up.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoddle.
Hoddle works over Robson with some ground and pound from guard.
Hoddle won't allow Robson to sweep him here.
Glen Hoddle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoddle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Robson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoddle looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Robson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoddle trying to control but Robson is working from the bottom.
Hoddle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robson trying to control the position here.
Hoddle postures up.
Hoddle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Robson has his hands on Hoddle's head, controlling the position.
Hoddle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Robson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoddle preventing the sweep.
Robson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoddle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Robson's head.#T2#
Robson keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully.
Hoddle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robson, not yet.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Robson keeps moving.
Robson is trying to keep Hoddle in close.
Robson keeping full guard, as Hoddle tries to pass.
Hoddle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hoddle stands up over Robson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hoddle is looking to work some ground and pound but Robson has wrist control.
Hoddle trying to control but Robson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hoddle connects with a couple of short punches.
Robson wants to sweep here but Hoddle controlling him for the moment.
Robson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hoddle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoddle keeping full guard, as Robson tries to pass. #SUB#
Robson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoddle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robson has managed to get both his arms back between Hoddle's legs - danger averted.
Robson stopping the sweep attempt from Hoddle.#SUB#
Hoddle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Robson wants to control from the top but Hoddle keeps moving. #T4#
Robson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Robson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Robson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hoddle controlling Robson's posture.
Robson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robson tries to move to mount but Hoddle blocks the move with his legs.
Robson trying to control the position but Hoddle is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glen Hoddle dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Hoddle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Robson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoddle lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Hoddle misses.
Robson moves out of range as Hoddle throws a body kick.
Robson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hoddle tries to land a front kick but Robson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Robson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Robson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hoddle explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Robson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Robson throws a leg kick but Hoddle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson catches Hoddle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hoddle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Robson misses.#TD#
Hoddle gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoddle creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Robson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hoddle in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hoddle in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Robson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hoddle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Robson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hoddle looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Robson is avoiding damage well.
Hoddle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robson keeps working.
Robson is trying to control Hoddle's posture but Hoddle avoids it.
Hoddle landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Robson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Robson is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoddle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Robson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Hoddle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hoddle actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Still in half guard, Robson seems content to control.
Hoddle wants to improve his position but Robson is controlling well.
Hoddle keeping hold of Robson's head, controlling as best he can.
Still in half guard, Robson seems content to control.
Hoddle is trying to maintain the position but Robson is very close to passing his half guard.
Robson is controlling the pace. #T3#
Hoddle tries to get to full guard but Robson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hoddle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hoddle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hoddle is looking to control Robson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoddle avoid being mounted?#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hoddle won't allow Robson to pass to mount.
Hoddle is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoddle is looking to control Robson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoddle avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hoddle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Robson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hoddle throws a head kick that misses.
Robson lands a head shot.
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown but Robson shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Robson! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Hoddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robson. That's going to slow Hoddle down.
Hoddle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Hoddle throws a looping overhand right but Robson ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Oliver Robson just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Hoddle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Robson on the side of the head.
Robson lands with a straight right. Hoddle didn't see that one coming.
Hoddle takes a swing at Robson's ribcage but misses.
Robson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Robson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoddle on the side of the head.
A big left from Hoddle misses.
Robson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoddle.
Hoddle misses with a straight right.
Robson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoddle manages to avoid it.
Robson lands a jab to the nose.
Hoddle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoddle.
Robson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoddle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoddle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoddle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Hoddle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoddle dives in and grabs Robson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robson pushes down on Hoddle's head and hops out.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Robson. Beautiful body shot.
Hoddle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoddle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown but Robson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoddle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Robson's hands.
Oliver Robson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoddle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoddle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoddle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Hoddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Robson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hoddle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoddle tries to clinch there but Robson circles away. #TD#
Hoddle dives in and scores a takedown into Robson's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoddle lands a couple of digs.
Robson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Robson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoddle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hoddle's guard. #REVB#
Robson trying to control but Hoddle is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hoddle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robson looking to pass the guard.
Robson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoddle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robson controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Hoddle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Robson content to stall in guard here.
Hoddle is trying to control the position but Robson postures up.
Hoddle keeping moving, preventing Robson from controlling successfully.
Hoddle trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hoddle keeping full guard, as Robson tries to pass.
Robson being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hoddle checks the leg kick.
Robson moves away from the strike by Hoddle.
Robson throws out a counter right but Hoddle avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Hoddle does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Hoddle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Robson.
Robson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Robson throws a leg kick but Hoddle checks it.
Hoddle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Robson lands with a cross.
Hoddle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robson swivels and escapes.
Hoddle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoddle looks for the body kick but Robson saw that one coming.
Robson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hoddle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robson manages to avoid it.
Robson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Hoddle finds it's way through Robson's defenses.
Robson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hoddle slips under a jab from Robson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Robson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hoddle tries to clinch but Robson is having none of it.
Hoddle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoddle walks into a straight right hand from Robson.
Robson connects with a leg kick.
Hoddle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Robson enables Hoddle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Robson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Robson has his feet on Hoddle's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Nice body punch from Robson.
A left lands for Robson.
Hoddle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Robson jabs Hoddle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Robson fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoddle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robson throws a low kick but Hoddle moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Robson.
It seemed like Robson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Hoddle throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut.
Robson lands an overhand right.
Hoddle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Robson lands a jab.
Hoddle misses with a hook.
Hoddle misses with a straight left.
Robson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hoddle tries to land a front kick but Robson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robson but Robson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hoddle.
Both fighters circling a little - Hoddle finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Robson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoddle doesn't seem phased though.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoddle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Robson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oliver Robson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoddle throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Robson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Robson moves out of range as Hoddle strikes.
Robson flicks out a counter leg kick but Hoddle steps away.
Robson slips under a jab from Hoddle.
Robson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Robson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hoddle scores with a kick to the body.
Hoddle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hoddle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hoddle throws the left hand but Robson avoids the punch easily.
Hoddle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoddle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoddle misses with a takedown attempt - Robson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Hoddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robson scores with a punch to the head.
Hoddle throws a looping overhand right but Robson ducks down to avoid it.
Robson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoddle misses the target.
Robson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Robson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3#
Robson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoddle throws a hook but Robson blocks it.
Robson with a hook.
Robson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoddle under the eye.#TD#
Hoddle fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Robson to the ground. Hoddle is now in Robson's guard.
Robson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoddle throwing strikes but missing.
Hoddle throwing strikes from guard but Robson blocks nicely.
Hoddle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoddle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robson is pulling down on Hoddle's head to control his posture.
Hoddle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hoddle trying to control but Robson is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robson holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Hoddle lands a couple of digs.
Hoddle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoddle.
Robson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoddle wants to control but Robson is keeping busy. #SUB#
Hoddle looking for submissions off his back.
Hoddle is trying to maintain the position but Robson is very close to passing his half guard.
Robson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hoddle is trying is best to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Robson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Robson 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Oliver Robson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Nfld 44
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Silver listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silver throws a hook to the side of Robson's head but Robson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Robson throws a good cross that connects.
Robson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silver doesn't seem bothered though.
Robson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silver's sensitive parts.
Robson staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Silver does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been told by Robson's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Robson throws out a loose jab but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silver scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Robson misses with a hook.
Silver misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Robson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver tries to clinch but Robson moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Robson.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver loads up on a big right hand but Robson slips the punch.
A big left from Silver misses. #T1#
Silver throws a sloppy body shot
and Robson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silver has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Robson throws a leg kick which misses Silver's front leg but catches the back leg as Silver tries to avoid it.
Silver scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A combination from Silver does no damage.
Robson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robson can pounce on him.
Nice body punch from Robson.
Silver misses with a shot to the body
and Robson counters with a good low kick that Silver was not able to check.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Silver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robson connects with a body shot.
Robson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Robson scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Silver fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robson, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Robson.
Robson misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robson.
Silver misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silver.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Robson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robsons head.
Silver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Silver.
Robson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver.
Silver misses with the head strike.
Silver can't find room to land a body shot as Robson controls the action.
Robson tries to throw a body punch but Silver avoids it by throwing Robson back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Robson.
Robson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silver scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Silver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silver tries to throw a body punch but Robson avoids it by throwing Silver back against the cage.
Silver tries a body shot but Robson blocks it.
Silver takes a shot to the head.
Silver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Silver.
Silver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Robson.
Robson has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
Silver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silver working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silver lands a body shot.
Silver lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Robson or not.
Robson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Robson lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silver missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Robson is leaning against Silver and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Robson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvers head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robson.
Silver tries to work over Robson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robson misses with the head strike.
Robson throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver.
Robson misses with a punch on the inside.
Silver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silver tries to work over Robson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Silver - that landed with a thud.
Robson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silver scores with a shot to the side of Robson's head.
Silver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silver tries to land a knee to the head but Robson blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robson prevents a body shot from Silver.
Robson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silver tries to work over Robson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Silver moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Robson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silver checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Robson missing with a left hand there. Silver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silver throws out a counter right but Robson avoids it with no problem.
Robson swings for the body but Silver moves out of range.
Silver takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Robson tries a low kick but Silver avoids it.
Robson tests Silver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silver needs to keep his hands up - Robson had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Silver closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robson throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Robson manages to break the clinch.
Silver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Silver.
Silver looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Silver misses. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Robson as he connects with a hook.
Robson connects with a solid leg kick.
Robson takes a swing at Silver's ribcage but misses.
Silver misses with a straight left.
Robson misses with a right hand
and Silver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robson with a jab.
Silver avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silver! But no joy.
Nice cross by Robson.
Silver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silver shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Silver takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Robson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oliver Robson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robson lands a jab to Silver's midsection.#T2#
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!
Silver lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Robson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silver can do to turn this around?
A shot to the liver by Robson. Beautiful body shot.
Silver jabs Robson to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Silver closes the distance and pushes Robson back into the cage.
Silver missing with knees to the body.
Silver tries to work over Robson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silver struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson controls his hands.
Silver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silver lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Robson or not.
Silver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silver tries a body shot but Robson blocks it.
Robson pushes Silver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Robson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Robson prevents a body shot from Silver.
Silver lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Robson can't get the takedown.
Robson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robson.
Robson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Robson misses with a punch on the inside.
Silver throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Robson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silver misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silver.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Robson.
Terry Silver seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silver misses with a body punch.
Silver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Silver.
Silver prevents a body shot from Robson.
Robson lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Silver.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Silver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robson's elbow. #T4#
Robson blocks a body shot from Silver.
Robson blocks a body shot from Silver.
Silver's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robson is trying to break the clinch but Silver is controlling him.
Silver lands a shoulder strike.
Silver is working Robson over against the cage.
Robson prevents a body shot from Silver.
Robson scores with a shoulder strike.
Silver scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Silver fails to land.
Robson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robson managing to block the knees to the body from Silver.
Robson misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robson.
Silver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robson digs a right hand underneath Silver's ribcage. Silver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silver pushes Robson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robson can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Oliver Robson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3##CL2#
Silver rushes Robson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silver.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silver.
Silver is working Robson over against the cage.
Robson lands an uppercut.
Robson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robson lands a hook that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Silver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silver lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silver misses with a body punch.
Robson can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
Silver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Silver.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver. #BC2#
Silver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silver throws out the jab.
Robson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Robson feints a jab promting Silver to slip. Robson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Silver slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Silver shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Robson throws a jab but it's blocked by Silver.
Silver lunges at Robson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Robson's hand.
Silver misses with a lunging right hand
and Robson counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Silver misses.
Robson tried to counter with a leg kick but Silver avoided it.
Silver checks a low kick from Robson.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Robson catches Silver right on the button with a cross.
Robson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silver just misses with a punch to the body.
Silver doesn't manage to clinch there - Robson circles away.
Robson blocks a jab.#T2#
Robson jabs Silver right on the nose. Silver blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Robson.
Robson keeps the fight on the outside.
Silver slaps away a takedown attempt from Robson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silver wants to clinch.
Robson jabs at Silver's body.
Robson stuns Silver with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Robson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Silver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robson connects with a leg kick.
Silver misses with a leg kick.
Robson throws a combination. Silver tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Robson throws the left hand but Silver avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Robson.
Terry Silver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Robson stuns Silver with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Robson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silver throws a jab but it's blocked by Robson.
Silver misses with a right hand
and Robson counters with a stiff right hand.
Silver misses with a left hand
and Robson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Robson does it's job there.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silver has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Robson throws a lazy right hand but Silver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silver has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silver misses the jab.
Silver takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Robson as he connects with a hook.
Robson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silver makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silver throws an off balance right hand
and Robson counters with a left to the body.
Robson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silver.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robson.
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silver moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Silver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robson can pounce on him.
Silver wants to clinch up but Robson keeps it at a distance.
A low kick lands for Robson.
Silver fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Silver checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Robson is looking to slow Silver down with leg kicks.
Silver works the jab nicely.
Robson misses with an uppercut
and Silver counters with a one-two to the body.
Silver takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick lands from Robson.
Silver lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silver checks a leg kick.
Robson lands a slapping body shot.
Robson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silver.
Silver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Robson with the inside leg kick.
Robson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Silver is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robson with a body shot.
Robson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Robson.
Silver closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Robson blocks a low kick nicely.
Robson swings for the body but Silver moves out of range.
Robson moves out of range as Silver strikes.
Robson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Robson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Silver backs away, Robson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Silver's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Robson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silver scrambles back to his feet.
Silver gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Silver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robson slips a jab from Silver.
Robson lands with a straight right. Silver didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silver takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Robson throws a right hand that Silver ducks under and follows up with a left that Silver also avoids with ease.
Robson digs a good hook to Silver's body. #T3#
Robson connects with a solid leg kick.
Silver throws a hook to the side of Robson's head but Robson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silver wants to land a leg kick but Robson is out of range.
Robson misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Silver misses.
Robson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Silver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Silver lands a two punch combo. #CL2#
Silver gets a clinch.
Robson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robson.
Robson pushes Silver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silver is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Silver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
A short right from Robson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silver misses with a punch to the body.
Silver struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson controls his hands.
Robson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Robson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robson works on Silver's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Robson on the inside.
Robson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Robson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Robson.
Silver misses with a punch to the body.
Robson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silver trying to land knees to the body.
Robson works on Silver's body with a couple of short punches.
Robson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow.
Silver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson had his way with Terry Silver in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
The crowd cheers as Robson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silver doesn't seem phased though.
Robson thumps Silver with a low kick.
Silver connects with a body shot.
Silver throws a solid leg kick but Robson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silver.
Robson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robson missing with a left hand there. Silver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robson circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Robson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Silver.
Silver tried to score with a low kick but Robson checks it.
Silver looks to clinch
and Robson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Robson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Robson.
Silver takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Robson.
Robson throws a series of punches but Silver avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Robson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Silver staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Robson coming out on top.
Robson is looking to chop away at Silver's legs.
Robson avoids a kick to the body.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Silver is just out of range.
Silver swings away with a body shot that misses
and Robson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Robson scores with a jab to the body.
Robson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silver.
Robson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Robson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silver moves away.
Silver walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Robson ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silver. That's going to slow Robson down.
Robson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Silver takes a step back to recover.
Robson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Robson with the inside leg kick.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silver was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
Silver steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Robson.
Terry Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silver throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silver lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Robson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Robson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Robson misses with a straight left.
Silver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robson cracks Silver with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Robson with a nice calf kick.
Silver scores with a sloppy right hand. Robson should have avoided that one.
Silver fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Robson checks it well.
Nice defenses there by Robson.
Robson jabs Silver right on the nose. Silver blinks but takes it well.
Silver misses with a hook.
Silver takes one to the chin there.
Robson scores with a jab.
Robson scores with a jab. Silver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Robson misses with a few strikes there.
Despite the aggression on Silver's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver needs to keep his hands up - Robson had a free shot at his head there.
Robson misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Silver releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Silver tries to clinch there but Robson circles away.
Silver blocks a leg kick.
Silver misses with a double jab
and Robson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oliver Robson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robson connects with an inside leg kick.
Robson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silver on the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Robson.
Robson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Robson swings widly with a right hand
letting Silver counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Silver misses the target.
Robson lunges at Silver with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silver's hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Robson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Oliver Robson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Nfld live 56
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Robson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rose.
Robson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rose moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Robson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Rose scores with a jab. Robson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No joy there for Rose, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson throws a right hand that misses
and Rose cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rose scores with a jab to the body.
Rose needs to keep his hands up - Robson had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Robson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rose throws out a loose jab but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson scoring well with a low kick there.
Rose keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Robson checks a low kick from Rose.
A low kick lands for Robson.
Robson thumps Rose with a low kick.
Robson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Rose to counter with a crisp jab.
Rose lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
A jab from Robson misses.
Robson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rose chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robson can pounce on him.
Rose is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robson.
Robson lands with an uppercut that bounces Rose off the cage and back into range.
Robson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rose counters with a nice low kick that buckles Robson's knee momentarily.
Rose misses with a looping right.
Rose gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Robson to counter with a crisp jab.
Robson misses with an uppercut. Rose saw that one coming.
A big right from Robson misses.
Robson thows a leg kick but Rose checks it
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand.
Robson misses with a left hand
and Rose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robson misses with an uppercut. Rose saw that one coming.
Robson needs to keep his hands up - Rose had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Robson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rose.
Rose lands with an uppercut that bounces Robson off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Robson takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Robson misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Rose blocks the leg kick.
Rose fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rose throws a lazy uppercut
and Robson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Robson connects with a body shot that sends Rose's belly button to the back.
Robson throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Robson tenderised Rose's leg. Rose is trying to keep his angry face on.
Robson fails to land with a series of punches.
Rose throws out a counter right but Robson avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for Rose.
Rose is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Robson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Robson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rose changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rose throws an off balance right hand
and Robson counters with a left to the body.
Rose takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
Rose is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robson.
As Rose backs away, Robson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Rose throws the left hand but Robson avoids the punch easily.
Rose cracks Robson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Robson lands with an overhand left.
Rose misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Robson counters with an outside leg kick.
Robson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rose 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.
Rose drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Robson misses with a body shot
and Rose counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rose cracks a nice hook into Robson's ribs.
Robson looks to land a combination but Rose avoids it well.
Rose on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Rose misses its intended target.
Rose lands a nice looking body shot.
Robson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Robson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Rose throws a low kick but Robson moves out of range easily.
Rose avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robson with the inside leg kick.
Oliver Robson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rose looks to land a left hand but Robson moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Rose misses its intended target.
Robson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robson swinging wildly here.
Rose steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robson misses with a hook.
Robson takes one to the chin there.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Rose releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Oliver Robson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Robson.
Robson scores with a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rose checks a leg kick.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Robson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rose.
Robson throws out a loose jab but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Robson ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Robson throws out a loose jab but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose avoids the body shot from Robson.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
Rose thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson throws out a loose jab but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Robson misses the target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rose might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Robson has got the better of the exchanges.
Rose on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Robson misses.
Rose throws a hook to the side of Robson's head but Robson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rose attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robson ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Robson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rose with a hook.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robson.
Rose throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oliver Robson is winning the standup battle so far.
Rose misses the body punch
and Robson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robson.
Robson misses with an attempted mid kick.
A shot to the liver by Rose. Beautiful body shot.
Rose does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Robson misses with a looping left.
Rose throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robson throws a lazy right hand but Rose sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robson avoids the body shot from Rose.
Robson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rose misses with a straight right.
Rose is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Robson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Robson blocks the leg kick.
Robson motions for Rose to come forward. Robson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robson scores with a jab to the head.
Rose looks to land a left hand but Robson moved out of range nicely.
Rose blocks a low kick nicely.
Rose throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Robson on the side of the head.
Rose throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robson.
Rose throws a body punch but Robson moves out of range.
Rose misses with a looping right.
A left lands for Robson.
A low kick lands for Robson.
Robson throws a body punch but Rose moves out of range.
Robson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rose.
Robson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rose checks a low kick from Robson.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Robson is just out of range.#T3#
Robson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rose throws out a counter right but Robson avoids it with no problem.
Rose takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Robson lands a really nice looking cross but Rose seems unphased.
Rose misses with an uppercut.
Robson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Rose as he connects with a hook.
Rose shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robson as he jumps to the side.
A quick step to the side and Robson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rose avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robson moves away from the strike by Rose.
Robson slips a straight right by Rose.
Robson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rose misses with a left hand
and Robson counters with a leg kick.
Robson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Robson there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robson ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Rose missing with a left hand there. Robson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Rose misses the target.
Robson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rose uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robson.
Robson misses with a hook. Rose ducked under it nicely.
Rose feints the counter takedown.
Robson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Robson does it's job there.
Rose blocks a low kick nicely.
Rose takes one on the button.
Robson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robson blocks a jab.
Robson works over Rose's head and body with a nice combination.
Robson loads up on a big right hand but Rose slips the punch.
Rose has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rose lands a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Robson misses.
Rose bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Robson cracks Rose with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Robson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rose is out of range and Robson settles back down.
Rose scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rose throws a big shot that misses.
Rose scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Robson doesn't seem bothered though.
Robson walks into a left hand.
Rose slips a straight right by Robson.
Rose works the jab nicely.
Robson throws a sloppy body shot
and Rose counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robson thuds a left hand into Rose's body.
Rose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Rose misses with a body kick.
Rose blocks a jab.
Rose blocks a low kick nicely.
Robson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robson tried to score with a low kick but Rose checks it.#T1#
Rose digs a good body shot into Robson's ribs.
Robson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rose scores with a crisp jab that stopped Robson in his tracks.
Robson looks to throw the jab but Rose is out of range.
It seemed like Rose was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rose was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
Robson misses the jab.
Rose throws a looping overhand right but Robson ducks down to avoid it.
Robson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Robson scores with a nice right hand.
Rose comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rose misses with an uppercut
and Robson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rose lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Robson misses its intended target.
Robson throws out a powerful jab.
Robson throws a hook but Rose blocks it.#T2#
Robson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rose has time to react.
Robson is looking to chop away at Rose's legs.
Rose feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Robsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Robson moves out of range of the strikes.
Robson blocks a jab.
Rose takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Robson missing with a left hand there. Rose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rose! But no joy.
Rose on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robson throws a hook but Rose avoids it easily.#TD2#
Rose scores with a takedown into Robson's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Robson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Robson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Robson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Robson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rose pulls Robson in close to prevent any damage.
Robson stopping the sweep attempt from Rose.
Robson wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Robson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robson trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rose looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robson is one step ahead there.
Robson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rose shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robson sprawls well. Robson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rose gets slowly back to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Rose.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Rose misses with a shot to the body
and Robson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Adrian Rose just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Rose slips under a jab from Robson.
Robson slips a straight right by Rose.
Nice defenses there by Rose.
Robson wants to land a leg kick but Rose is out of range.
Robson throws a low kick, looking for Rose's leg but Rose calmly moves out of range.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rose takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the liver by Rose. Beautiful body shot.
Robson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Robson misses.
Rose is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Robson catches Rose with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Robson lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robson stuffs the takedown attempt from Rose. Rose gets slowly back to his feet.
Robson swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Rose. #T1#
Rose bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Robson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rose.
Rose misses with a straight left.
Robson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rose throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Robson. Beautiful body shot.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rose cracks Robson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Robson tries to bum rush Rose with a series of wild strikes but Rose uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rose has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot by Rose.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Robson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rose's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robson. #T2#
Rose throws a series of punches but Robson moves out of range.
Robson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robson scores with a jab to the head.
Rose throws a body shot but no joy.
Robson scores with a leg kick.
Robson swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
Robson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robson cracks Rose with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Robson digs a good hook to Rose's body.
Robson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
Robson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rose.
Robson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Robson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rose misses with a hook to the body
and Robson counters with a right hand to the body.
Rose throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big left from Rose misses. #T3#
Rose checks a leg kick.
Robson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rose counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Robson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rose on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rose throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Robson misses.
Robson with a nice calf kick.
Rose shoots in but no luck this time.
Robson jabs Rose right on the nose. Rose blinks but takes it well.
Rose has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robson finds it's way round the side to connect with Rose's head.
Rose misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Robson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab lands there for Robson.
Robson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rose on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose throws a body kick that misses
and Robson counters with a thumping low kick.
Robson tries to score with a low kick but Rose moves his leg out of the way.
Rose misses with a wild body shot.
Robson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rose throws out the jab.
A shot to the liver by Robson. Beautiful body shot.
Robson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rose.
Rose lands a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Robson as Rose shoots in.
Oliver Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Rose.
Robson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Robson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rose looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rose misses with a low kick.
Rose on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rose does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rose throws a hook but Robson avoids it easily.
Robson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rose has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Robson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson had his way with Adrian Rose in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Robson moves out of range as Rose strikes.
Adrian Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Robson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rose on the side of the head.
Robson looks to throw the jab but Rose is out of range.
Rose clobbers Robson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Robson connects with a body shot that sends Rose's belly button to the back.
Robson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rose.
Robson scores with a jab.
Rose dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robson. That did some damage!
Rose misses with an uppercut. Robson saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose misses with a looping right.
Robson thuds a left hand into Rose's body.
Robson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rose can do to turn this around?
A shot to the body from Rose misses
and Robson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Robson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Rose paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Robson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Robson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
Robson throws a low kick, looking for Rose's leg but Rose calmly moves out of range.
Rose takes a swing at Robson's ribcage but misses.
Robson throws a front kick that sends Rose stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Robson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rose takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Robson scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Robson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Robson.
Rose lands a front kick.
Rose shoots in but no luck this time.
Rose throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rose is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Robson lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Rose walks into a straight right hand from Robson.
Rose missing with a left hand there. Robson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robson throws a big counter combination but Rose scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Robson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Robson misses with a leg kick
and Rose counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That kick from Robson tenderised Rose's leg. Rose is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rose tries to land a leg kick but Robson saw it coming and moves away.
Robson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rose.
Robson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rose. Rose circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rose drops his hands momentarily and Robson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Robson lands a head shot.
Rose lands a right hook to the body.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rose stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Robson.#T3#
Rose swings widly with a right hand
and Robson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robson slips a jab from Rose.
Rose throws a hook but Robson blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rose misses the target.
Robson scoring well with a low kick there.
Robson tests Rose's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Robson. No joy for Rose on that attempt.
Robson ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robson.
Robson swinging wildly here.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Robson lands an overhand right.
Robson ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Robson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rose takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Rose drops his hands momentarily and Robson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rose looks to throw a body kick
and Robson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Robson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Rose was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rose slips a straight right by Robson.
A punch combination from Rose misses.
Decent striking displayed by Robson there.
Robson scoring well with a low kick there.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robson moves away.
Oliver Robson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rose moves forwards but Robson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Robson lands with a nice body punch.
Robson moves out of range as Rose strikes.
Rose lands a body shot.
Robson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rose is able to avoid easily.
Robson with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rose thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rose throws a body punch but Robson moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Robson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Robson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:46
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Oliver Robson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld live 54
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Eagle misses with a two punch combination.
Robson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Eagle with a body shot.
Robson sizes up Eagle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Robson thuds his right hand into Eagle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Eagle wants to clinch up but Robson keeps it at a distance.
Robson keeps the fight on the outside.
David Eagle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eagle throws the left hand but Robson avoids the punch easily.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Robson cracks Eagle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Robson throws a big shot that misses.
Eagle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Robson.
Robson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Eagle tries to clinch but Robson is having none of it.
Robson tries a quick counter leg kick but Eagle is wise to it.
Robson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Eagle moves to clinch but Robson breaks away
and Robson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Eagle moves into range and clinches up with Robson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson can't find room to land a body shot as Eagle controls the action.
Eagle prevents a body shot from Robson.
Robson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eagle.
Robson lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robson.
Eagle working aggressively here.
Eagle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Robson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eagle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Robson.
Eagle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Robson.
Robson misses with the head strike.
Robson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Robson breaks the clinch.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
Eagle tries to clinch there but Robson circles away.
Robson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Robson with a jab.
Robson digs a good hook to Eagle's body. #CL#
Eagle gets a clinch.
Robson scores with a shoulder strike.
Eagle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robson struggles to land a body shot inside as Eagle controls his hands.
Eagle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eagle misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robson.
Robson tries a body shot but Eagle blocks it. #T2#
Robson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Robson.
Eagle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robson lands with a light punch inside.
Robson scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Robson breaks from the clinch.
Eagle tries to clinch there but Robson circles away.
Eagle wants to clinch
and Robson counters with a left to the body.
Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch but Robson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Eagle clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Robson.
Eagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Robson. #BC2#
Robson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eagle needs to keep his hands up - Robson had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Eagle misses.
Eagle tries to clinch up but Robson circles away and keeps his distance.
Eagle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eagle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robson manages to avoid it.
Eagle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robson manages to avoid it.#T3#
Robson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Eagle's hands.
Eagle tries to clinch there but Robson circles away.
Robson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Robson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eagle doesn't manage to clinch there - Robson circles away.
Robson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Eagle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A slapping leg kick lands for Robson.
Robson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eagle.
Robson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eagle checks the leg kick.
Robson misses the shot to the body.
Eagle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Eagle's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Robson misses with a double jab.
Eagle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eagle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eagle doesn't seem bothered though.
Robson swats away the attempt to clinch by Eagle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab by Robson.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
Robson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Eagle is looking to clinch.
Eagle tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eagle manages to avoid it.
Eagle is looking to clinch but Robson is avoiding it.
Robson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Eagle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Robson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robson.
Eagle doesn't manage to clinch there - Robson circles away.
Eagle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Robson on the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Eagle blocks the low kick.
Robson throws a jab when Eagle was well out of range.
Robson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Robson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Eagles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Eagle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Eagle closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eagle working aggressively here.
Robson tries to work over Eagle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robson blocking some punches.
Robson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robson misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that round.
That's time! Eagle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Eagle wants to clinch up but Robson keeps it at a distance.
Eagle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eagle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eagle throwing a counter right hand but Robson manages to avoid it.
Eagle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eagle tries to clinch there but Robson circles away.
Eagle is looking to clinch.
Robson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oliver Robson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eagle is looking to clinch but Robson is avoiding it.
Eagle is looking to clinch but Robson is avoiding it.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eagle.
Robson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Eagle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good exchange - Robson coming out on top.
Robson looks to land a left hand but Eagle moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eagle moves out of range of the leg kick from Robson.
Robson throws a hook to the side of Eagle's head but Eagle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eagle scores with a shot to the body.
Eagle is looking to clinch but Robson is avoiding it.
Eagle tries to clinch up.
Eagle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T1#
Robson swats away the attempt to clinch by Eagle.
Robson throws a hook to the side of Eagle's head but Eagle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robson scores with a hook to the body. Eagle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Eagle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eagle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eagle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Eagle moves into range and clinches up with Robson.
Eagle misses with the head strike.
Eagle is leaning against Robson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Robson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eagle has a couple of punches blocked by Robson.
Eagle has a couple of punches blocked by Robson.
Robson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eagle misses with the head strike.
Eagle tries to work over Robson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robson struggles to land a body shot inside as Eagle controls his hands.
Eagle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Eagle fails to land. #T2#
Eagle tries to work over Robson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eagle lands a body punch.
Eagle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eagle misses with a punch on the inside.
Robson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Robson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eagle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Eagle gets through Robson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Eagle misses with some punches.
Oliver Robson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Robson throws a punch but it's blocked by Eagle.
Eagle blocks a body shot from Robson. #BC#
Eagle manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Eagle has Robson up against the cage in a clinch.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Eagle misses with a body punch.
Eagle lands with a short shot to the head.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Eagle tries a body shot but Robson blocks it.
Robson working aggressively here.
Eagle swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eagle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Eagle struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson controls his hands.
Robson pushes Eagle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Robson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eagle at a distance.
Eagle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Eagle's hands.
Robson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Eagle is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Eagle darts in and clinches Robson up against the cage.
Eagle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robson swings wildly with an uppercut but Eagle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson blocking some punches. #T4#
Robson blocks an uppercut.
Robson misses with the head strike.
Eagle lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eagle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eagle struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson controls his hands.
Robson is leaning against Eagle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Robson.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Robson.
Eagle digs a right hand underneath Robson's ribcage. Robson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Eagle lands a nice shot to the body.
Eagle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eagle backwards.
Robson is trying to stall.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eagle works on Robson's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Eagle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Eagle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Eagle wants to clinch up but Robson keeps it at a distance.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Eagle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eagle. Robson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Eagle.
Robson works Eagle's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Eagle closes the distance and clinches.
Eagle stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Robson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eagle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robson swats away the attempt to clinch by Eagle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Robson keeps the fight on the outside.
Robson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robson tries to work over Eagle's front leg with a kick but Eagle checks it.
Eagle tries to move into range but Robson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Robson defending well as Eagle loads up on a big left hand.
Robson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eagle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eagle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robson.
Robson looks to throw the jab but Eagle is out of range.
Robson throws a jab when Eagle was well out of range.
As Robson tries to get set, Eagle tries to push him back and clinch up but Robson manages to avoid the attempt.
Robson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eagle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robson swats away the attempt to clinch by Eagle.
Robson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eagle.
Eagle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Robson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eagle tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Robson manages to circle out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Eagle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eagle tries to clinch up.
Robson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Eagle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Robson scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Eagle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eagle throws out the jab.
Eagle tries to clinch up.
Robson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Eagle is looking to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eagle wants to clinch up but Robson keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eagle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robson throws out a counter right but Eagle avoids it with no problem.
Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch but Robson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Robson gets tackled into the cage by Eagle. Eagle maintains the clinch.
Robson swings wildly with an uppercut but Eagle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eagle tries to work over Robson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eagle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eagle throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Eagle swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Robson blocks a body shot from Eagle.
Eagle swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson lands a nice uppercut.
Eagle is looking to control Robson's arms but Robson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eagle has his back to the cage.
Robson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eagle blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Eagle.
Eagle struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson controls his hands.
Eagle misses with the head strike.
Robson blocks a body shot from Eagle.
A short right from Eagle.
Eagle has a couple of punches blocked by Robson.
Eagle has a couple of punches blocked by Robson.
Robson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Eagle fails to land.
Eagle tries to throw a body punch but Robson avoids it by throwing Eagle back against the cage.
Robson gets through Eagle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Eagle can't break the clinch.
Robson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eagle's elbow.
Robson lands with a left to the head.
Eagle is trying to break the clinch but Robson is controlling him.
Robson tries to throw a body punch but Eagle avoids it by throwing Robson back against the cage.
Robson swings wildly with an uppercut but Eagle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eagle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Robson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robson lands a shoulder strike.
Eagle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robson swings wildly with an uppercut but Eagle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eagle trying to stall but Robson improves his position.
Eagle misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Eagle as the two fighters clinch.
Robson lands an uppercut.
Eagle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson really dominated that round.
That's time! Eagle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Robson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Eagle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Robson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Eagle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robson finds it's way round the side to connect with Eagle's head.
Eagle doesn't manage to clinch there - Robson circles away.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eagle was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
Robson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Robson jabs Eagle right on the nose. Eagle blinks but takes it well.
A good leg kick by Robson.
Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eagle misses the jab.
Robson circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Eagle closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Eagle manages to break the clinch.
Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch but Robson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Robson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eagle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robson connects with a solid leg kick.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Robson throws a hook but Eagle blocks it.
Robson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eagle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Eagle rushes Robson and presses him up against the cage.
Eagle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eagle has a couple of punches blocked by Robson.
Eagle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robson's elbow.
Eagle has a couple of punches blocked by Robson.
Robson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eagle backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eagle.
Robson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robson misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Eagle.
Eagle tries to work over Robson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eagle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Robson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A short right from Eagle.
A head punch on the inside from Eagle fails to land.
Eagle has a couple of punches blocked by Robson.
Eagle lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robson.
Robson can't find room to land a body shot as Eagle controls the action.
Robson tries to throw a body punch but Eagle avoids it by throwing Robson back against the cage.
Eagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Robson.
Eagle blocks an uppercut.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eagle digs a right hand underneath Robson's ribcage. Robson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Robson has a couple of punches blocked by Eagle.
Robson pushes Eagle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Eagle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eagle's elbow.
Eagle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robson scores with a shot to the side of Eagle's head. #T3#
Robson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eagle backwards.
Robson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Robson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Robson lands an uppercut.
Robson misses with a punch to the body.
Robson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robson lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Eagle is rocked!
Eagle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Eagle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Robson.
Robson working aggressively here.
Robson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Eagle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eagle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eagle backwards.
A short right from Robson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson throws a big uppercut that drops Eagle! More strikes from Robson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Eagle lies dazed against the cage as Robson celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Oliver Robson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Nfld liive 51
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Robson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robson misses with a double jab.
Robson throws a leg kick but Barnes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
No luck for Barnes with that takedown attempt.
Barnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab lands there for Robson.
Robson misses with a low kick as Barnes jumps back.
Robson misses the shot to the body.
Barnes throws out a counter right but Robson avoids it with no problem.
Robson checks a low kick from Barnes .
Robson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson connects with a leg kick.
Robson misses with the combination.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Robson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Robson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Robson.
Robson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Barnes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Robson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barnes is in Robson's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Robson is pulling down on Barnes 's head to control his posture.
Robson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barnes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Robson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnes won't allow Robson to sweep him here. #T2#
Robson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Barnes pulls Robson in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Robson is proving a slippery customer.
Robson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Robson looking to pass the guard.
Robson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Robson won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Robson looking to pass the guard.
Robson content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Robson preventing the sweep.
Robson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Robson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes , not yet.
Robson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robson throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Robson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Robson.
Barnes checks a low kick from Robson.
Robson misses with a straight left. #T4#
Robson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barnes checks it well.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Robson throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Robson's head backwards.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Robson.
A slow jab from Robson misses its intended target.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.
Robson blocks a jab.
Robson moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes .
Robson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes .
Robson scores with a hook to the body. Barnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the body from Robson misses
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Barnes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Robson's half guard.
Robson is positioning himself well to prevent Barnes advancing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Barnes lands a two punch combo.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Robson jabs at Barnes 's body.
Oliver Robson is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes throws a hook but Robson avoids it easily.
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Robson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes .
Robson checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Barnes .
Robson takes a swing at Barnes 's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Robson.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Derrick Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Robson avoids it well.
Robson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Robson scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Robson throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
Oliver Robson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robson with the inside leg kick.
A big right from Robson misses.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robson.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Robson defends it well.
Robson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Robson throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson misses the shot to the body.
Barnes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Robson throws a front kick aimed at Barnes 's knee but Barnes avoids it well.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Robson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Robson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barnes checks it well.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Robson. #T2#
Robson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes .
A chopping leg kick lands by Robson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from Barnes .
Barnes lands a two punch combo.
Robson throws a leg kick but Barnes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Robson lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes tries to score with a low kick but Robson moves his leg out of the way.
Barnes scores with a sloppy right hand. Robson should have avoided that one.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes looks to land a combination. Robson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Robson scores with a nice right hand.
Robson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Robson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Robson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnes 's hands.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Robson throws out a leg kick but Barnes moves out of range and Robson only half commits.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Robson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnes looks for a takedown but Robson sprawls well.
Robson slaps away a takedown attempt from Barnes , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Robson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Robson scores with a nice right hand.
Barnes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Robson's head.
A big left from Barnes misses.
Robson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robson lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnes off the cage and back into range.
Robson takes a swing at Barnes 's ribcage but misses.
Barnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Robson misses with a leg kick.
Robson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Robson moves away from the strike by Barnes .
Barnes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barnes misses with an uppercut
and Robson counters with a straight right hand.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Robson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robson.
Barnes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Robson.
Barnes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Robson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A cross from Robson lands.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Barnes as he connects with a hook.
Barnes is looking to chop away at Robson's legs.
Robson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Robson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robson.
Robson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes tries to bum rush Robson with a series of wild strikes but Robson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barnes just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Robson misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnes ! But no joy.
Barnes throws a jab when Robson was well out of range.
Robson with a jab.
Robson misses with a body shot. #T1#
Robson stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Robson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Robson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnes 's hands.
Robson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barnes scores with a shot to the body.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Robson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes .
A swing and a miss from Robson.
Barnes flicks out a counter leg kick but Robson steps away.
Robson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good shot there by Robson.
Barnes moves out of range of the leg kick from Robson.
A leg kick checked by Barnes .
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Robson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Robson throws a leg kick which misses Barnes 's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnes tries to avoid it.
Barnes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Robson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Robson is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Robson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Robson misses.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Robson is out of range.
Robson shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Robson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robson throws a leg kick which misses Barnes 's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnes tries to avoid it.
Robson avoids the body shot from Barnes .
Robson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Barnes connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robson lands a jab to Barnes 's midsection.
Barnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Robson.
Barnes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Robson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robson backing away here, and Barnes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Derrick Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robson misses the shot to the body.
Robson misses with a leg kick.
Robson lands a nice hook to Barnes 's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Barnes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barnes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robson defends well and Barnes ends up having to push Robson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barnes throws a low kick but Robson moves out of range easily. #T4#
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robson.
Barnes walks into a jab.
Robson misses with a looping left.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson misses with a two punch combination.
Robson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barnes .
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Robson takes a swing at Barnes 's ribcage but misses.
Oliver Robson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robson cracks Barnes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robson wants to land a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Robson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes with the inside leg kick.
Robson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnes momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Barnes . That snapped Robson's head back.
Barnes 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Robson feints and then cracks Barnes 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Robson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Robson, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld live 49
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Robson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robson sizes up Rose with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robson.
A swing and a miss from Rose.
Robson clobbers Rose with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rose looks for a takedown but Robson sprawls well.
Rose swings away with a body shot that misses
and Robson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Adrian Rose has been cut.
Robson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Robson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rose can pounce on him.
Rose cracks Robson with an open hand slap.
Rose lands with a nice body punch.
Rose on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Robson. Robson obviously looking to wear him down.
Robson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rose was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robson has a takedown stuffed.
Nice body punch from Rose. #T1#
Rose slaps away a takedown attempt from Robson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rose changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robson works the jab nicely.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
Rose throws a combination. Robson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rose misses with a looping left.
Robson misses with a hook.
Rose gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Robson 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!
Rose stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Robson.#T2#
Rose darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rose fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rose.
Rose takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rose throws a lazy uppercut
and Robson counters with an outside leg kick.
Robson slips under a jab from Rose.
Rose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Rose drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Robson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rose looks up at the clock and then as Robson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rose smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Robson is looking to regain half guard here but Rose keeps moving and retains side control.
Rose working away.#T3#
Robson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rose wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Robson wants to control but Rose postures up.
Rose working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rose working the head and body with strikes.
Rose creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Robson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robson keeps working.
Robson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Robson is looking for a sweep. Rose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Robson tries to roll over but Rose keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Rose.
Rose lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Robson trying to control but Rose postures up. #T4#
Robson tries to get to full guard but Rose has control of the leg.
Robson is trying to maintain the position but Rose is very close to passing his half guard.
Rose prevents Robson from improving his position.
Rose perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rose is looking to take a break and control but Robson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rose trying to mount his opponent but Robson defends it.
Rose slips a nice elbow through Robson's hands, connecting with Robson's forehead.
Robson is looking for a sweep. Rose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rose missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robson is controlling Rose's trapped leg to prevent Rose from advancing to side control.
Robson gets full guard.
Robson is looking to sweep but instead, Rose has passed into half guard.
Robson moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Rose dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Rose's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Robson slaps away a takedown attempt from Rose, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rose.
Robson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rose throws out the jab.
Robson slips a straight right by Rose.
Rose connects with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Robson.
Rose throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Robson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adrian Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rose lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose throws a good cross that connects.
Rose misses with a straight left.
Robson works the jab nicely.
A shot to the liver by Rose. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Rose closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Robson quickly recovers to half guard.
Rose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Robson is looking for a sweep. Rose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robson is working hard here to advance position.
Rose trying to mount his opponent but Robson defends it.
Rose throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rose missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robson trying to hold on to Rose's head to control him but Rose postures up.
Robson is trying to get back to full guard.
Rose looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Robson has his hands clasped together around Rose's back. He's all about the action.
Rose working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Robson wants to improve his position but Rose is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rose is keen to just control but Robson is a slippery customer.
Robson is trying to get back to full guard.
Robson is not content to let Rose control the position.
Rose thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Robson is looking to improve his position.
Rose not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Robson wants to control but Rose is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rose not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rose throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Robson manages to get to full guard.
Robson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Robson keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully.
Rose is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rose is fighting to break Robson's control of his arms but Robson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That kick from Robson tenderised Rose's leg. Rose is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rose throws a lazy uppercut
and Robson counters with a three punch combo that has Rose backing up. Rose nods at Robson to acknowledge the strikes.
Rose connects with a body shot that sends Robson's belly button to the back.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Rose chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rose looks to land a combination but Robson avoids it well. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Robson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliver Robson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rose avoids the body shot from Robson.
Rose with a jab.
Robson connects with a leg kick.
Robson lands a leg kick that knocks Rose off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose misses with a lunging right hand
and Robson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rose looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rose steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robson.
Rose scores with a jab to the jaw.
Robson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rose throws a hook but Robson avoids it easily.
Robson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rose is out of range.
Rose lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adrian Rose's cut.
That's time! Robson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
A slow jab from Robson misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Rose finds it's target.
Robson cracks a nice hook into Rose's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Rose.
Rose takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Robson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Robson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rose.
Rose rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robson counters with a right hand to the body.
Robson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rose.
Robson lands a jab to the nose.
Robson misses the shot to the body.
Rose shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robson as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Robson thumps Rose with a low kick.
Rose swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Robson counters with a nice leg kick.
Rose connects with a body shot.
Robson misses with a hook. Rose ducked under it nicely.
Rose cracks Robson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rose defending well as Robson loads up on a big left hand.
Robson misses the jab.
Rose looks to land a left hand but Robson moved out of range nicely.
Rose throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robson counters with a stiff right hand.
Robson throws a shot from downtown. Rose moves away and avoids it.
Rose's jab looks to have found its range, popping Robson under the eye.
Robson avoids the body shot from Rose. #T2#
Robson with a nice cross.
Robson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robson jabs Rose to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robson slips a jab from Rose.
Rose connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robson momentarily.
A nice leg kick from Robson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rose's corner calls for a 1-2. Rose obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rose cracks Robson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Robson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robson is fending him off so far but Rose persists. Nope, Robson circles away and we're back to standing.
Robson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oliver Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Rose.
Robson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rose misses with a low kick.
Robson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rose throws a body shot but no joy.
Robson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rose throws out the jab. #T3#
Robson with a poor takedown
enabling Rose to counter with a crisp jab.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robson.
Robson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose swings widly with a right hand
and Robson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose misses with a hook. Robson ducked under it nicely.
Robson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rose jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rose throws a left and a right that both miss
and Robson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rose swings widly with a right hand
and Robson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rose's knee momentarily.
Robson misses with a hook. Rose ducked under it nicely.
Rose misses the body punch
and Robson counters with a nice body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Robson. #T4#
Rose misses with a low kick.
Robson connects with the punch.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robson throws a shot to the body.
Rose's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Rose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rose keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rose misses with a wild body shot.
Robson takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Robson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rose misses with a body shot.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Robson is just out of range.
Robson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rose has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Rose's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Rose blocks a low kick nicely.
Rose lands with a straight right. Robson didn't see that one coming.
Rose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Robson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Rose.
Rose throws out a counter right but Robson avoids it with no problem.
Adrian Rose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Robson ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Robson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Robson counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose avoids the body shot from Robson.
The crowd cheers as Robson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rose doesn't seem phased though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rose checks a leg kick. #T1#
Robson lands a lovely overhand right.
Rose misses with a hook to the body
enabling Robson to counter with a crisp jab.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Robson throws a leg kick which misses Rose's front leg but catches the back leg as Rose tries to avoid it.
Rose clobbers Robson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Robson misses with an uppercut.
Robson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rose.
Rose misses with a left hand
and Robson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robson lands a head shot.
Rose uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robson.
Robson ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Rose with a nice cross.
Robson lands a really nice looking cross but Rose seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Robson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rose scores with a push kick.
Robson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rose tried to score with a low kick but Robson checks it.
Robson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rose lands a jab to the head.
Robson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut there from Robson.
The fighters circling - Rose throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rose jabs at Robson's body.
Rose has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Robson goes for a double leg but Rose avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rose continues to drive forward.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rose wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Rose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robson throws a low kick but Rose moves out of range easily.
Robson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rose feints and then cracks Robson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Robson down.
Rose connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Robson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rose stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Robson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rose. Rose circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rose misses with a body shot.
Rose lunges at Robson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Robson's hand.
Rose closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robson circles away.
Robson throwing a counter right hand but Rose manages to avoid it.
Oliver Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Rose.
Rose throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Rose defending well as Robson loads up on a big left hand.
Rose throws out a counter right but Robson avoids it with no problem.
Rose blocks a jab.
Robson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robson misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Rose looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Robson!
Robson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Robson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rose avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Robson.
Robson tries to pass to full mount but Rose defends it.
Robson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Oliver Robson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adrian Rose's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rose was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
A nice side step and Rose releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rose waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robson.
Robson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rose is out of range.
Robson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rose throws out the jab.
Rose takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rose lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Robson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson misses the shot to the body.
Robson moves forwards but Rose connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Robson misses with a straight right.
Robson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Robson slips a jab from Rose.#T1#
Robson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rose motions for Robson to come forward. Rose throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rose takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A lazy left from Rose finds it's target.
Rose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robson tries a low kick but Rose avoids it.
Robson misses the body punch
and Rose makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A clash of legs there as Rose blocks the low kick.
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rose moves away.
Robson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Robson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robson tried to counter with a leg kick but Rose avoided it.
Rose works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Rose throws a body punch but Robson moves out of range.
Robson cracks Rose with a good jab.
Rose misses the body punch
and Robson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rose fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rose misses with a straight right.
Robson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rose eats them both and turns towards Robson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Robson misses with a body shot
and Rose counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Robson misses the target.
Rose is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robson with a body shot.
Rose lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robson at a distance.
Robson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rose.
Rose tries for a takedown but Robson circles away easily
and Robson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rose throws a looping overhand right but Robson ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Robson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rose has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rose fails with a takedown attempt.
A left lands for Robson.
Rose moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice jab there from Robson.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rose misses with a looping right.
Robson throws a jab but it's blocked by Rose. #T4#
Rose throws a looping overhand right but Robson ducks down to avoid it.
Robson moves out of range as Rose strikes.
Rose throws the left hand but Robson avoids the punch easily.
Rose throws a shot to the body.
Robson lands a lovely overhand right.
Robson misses with an uppercut
and Rose counters with a straight right hand.
Robson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rose moves away.
Robson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rose connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Robson scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Robson misses.
Rose pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Robson back to the cage. Rose follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rose thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rose just manages to avoid it.
Rose throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adrian Rose.
Well Rose has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 47:48
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 47:48
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Rose!
Adrian Rose is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Adrian Rose, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Nfld live 47
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Robson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Robson tries to land a leg kick but Tepes Iii saw it coming and moves away.
Robson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tepes Iii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Robson throws a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head but Tepes Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tepes Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tepes Iii is able to avoid easily.
Robson misses with a low kick as Tepes Iii jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson cracks Tepes Iii with a right hand to the side of the head.
Robson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes Iii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes Iii is just out of range.#T1#
Tepes Iii misses with a right hand
and Robson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tepes Iii counters with a body kick that stops Robson in his tracks momentarily.
Robson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tepes Iii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Robson misses with an uppercut. Tepes Iii saw that one coming.
Robson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Robson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tepes Iii on the side of the head.
Tepes Iii takes a swing at Robson's ribcage but misses.
Tepes Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Robson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Robson throws a looping overhand right but Tepes Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Robson throws a leg kick that misses.
Tepes Iii counters with a body kick.
Tepes Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson throws out a leg kick but Tepes Iii moves out of range and Robson only half commits.
Tepes Iii counters with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robson. That's going to slow Tepes Iii down.
Robson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robson swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Tepes Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Tepes Iii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Robson.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Robson misses with an uppercut.
Tepes Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Robson swings widly with a right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes Iii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good shot there by Robson.
Robson throws a solid leg kick but Tepes Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Robson.
Robson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A left lands for Robson.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Robson tried to score with a low kick but Tepes Iii checks it.
Tepes Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tepes Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Robson scores with a nice head shot.
Tepes Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Robson avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tepes Iii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Robson staying out of range there.
Robson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tepes Iii defends well and Robson ends up having to push Tepes Iii into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Tepes Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Robson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's time! Robson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Robson strikes.
Oliver Robson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Robson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii slips a straight right by Robson.
We've been told by Robson's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch combination from Robson misses.
Tepes Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tepes Iii staying out of range there.
Robson with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Tepes Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Vlad Tepes Iii's cut even more.
Robson throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Robson! #T1#
Robson is looking for a sweep.
Tepes Iii tries to score with some ground and pound. Robson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Robson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Tepes Iii is trying to work for a kimura but Robson is defending well.
Tepes Iii trying to control the pace.
Tepes Iii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tepes Iii wants to pass to mount but Robson is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robson keeping hold of Tepes Iii's head, controlling as best he can.
Tepes Iii prevents Robson from improving his position.
Tepes Iii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Tepes Iii controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tepes Iii is trying to control. Robson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Robson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Robson.
Tepes Iii preventing the sweep.
Robson is trying to keep Tepes Iii in close.
Tepes Iii trying to control but Robson is working from the bottom.
Robson pulls Tepes Iii in to control the position.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Tepes Iii looking to pass the guard.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck.
Tepes Iii wants to control from the top but Robson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Robson tries to work over Tepes Iii's front leg with a kick but Tepes Iii checks it.
Tepes Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tepes Iii can do to turn this around?
Robson has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Tepes Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tepes Iii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Robson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robson throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Tepes Iii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tepes Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robson throws a right and a left that Tepes Iii avoids nicely.
Tepes Iii flicks out a counter leg kick but Robson steps away.
Tepes Iii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tepes Iii tries a quick counter leg kick but Robson is wise to it.
Robson misses the shot to the body.
Tepes Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robson misses with a hook to the body
and Tepes Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away.
Robson misses with a low kick as Tepes Iii jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tepes Iii! But no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tepes Iii misses with a head kick.
Robson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Robson throws a body punch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii thinks about the counter body kick.
Tepes Iii throws a looping overhand right but Robson ducks down to avoid it.
Robson is looking to counter with head kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Robson.
Robson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tepes Iii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Robson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Tepes Iii. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Robson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tepes Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliver Robson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Robson scores with a nice head shot.
Robson throws a body punch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes Iii appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Tepes Iii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tepes Iii steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Robson jabs Tepes Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tepes Iii takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Robson misses with a leg kick
and Tepes Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Robson.
Robson throws a chopping leg kick but Tepes Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tepes Iii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robson with a body shot.#T2#
Tepes Iii takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robson misses with a leg kick
and Tepes Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tepes Iii throws a low kick but Robson moves out of range easily.
Robson throws a leg kick but Tepes Iii moved away.
It seemed like Tepes Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robson blocks a head kick by Tepes Iii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tepes Iii checks a leg kick.
Robson scoring well with a low kick there.
Robson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tepes Iii follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Robson thuds a left hand into Tepes Iii's body.#T3#
Robson throws a leg kick but Tepes Iii sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tepes Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robson thinking.
Robson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tepes Iii.
Robson throws a leg kick that misses.
Robson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tepes Iii connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tepes Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robson tests Tepes Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robson looks to throw the jab but Tepes Iii is out of range. #T4#
Robson fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Tepes Iii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Robson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes Iii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tepes Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Tepes Iii does it's job there.
Robson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robson throws a leg kick
letting Tepes Iii counter with a right hand.
Robson connects with a looping right hand.
Robson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tepes Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tepes Iii counters with a body kick that stops Robson in his tracks momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Tepes Iii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Robson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tepes Iii scrambles back to his feet.
Robson feints and then cracks Tepes Iii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tepes Iii down.
Robson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tepes Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robson digs a good hook to Tepes Iii's body.
Tepes Iii takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson thows a leg kick but Tepes Iii checks it
and Tepes Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Tepes Iii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Robson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robson misses with a double jab.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Robson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tepes Iii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tepes Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robson can pounce on him.
Robson lands with a nice body punch.
Tepes Iii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A counter left hand to the body from Robson misses its target.
Robson stuns Tepes Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Robson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tepes Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Tepes Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Tepes Iii was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Robson takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Tepes Iii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tepes Iii checks a leg kick nicely.
Tepes Iii appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tepes Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robson.
Robson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a thumping low kick.
Robson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Tepes Iii counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes Iii avoids the body shot from Robson.
Tepes Iii swings for the body but Robson moves out of range.
Robson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Robson takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Tepes Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Robson.
Tepes Iii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Robson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Robson checks it well.
A leg kick checked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Robson avoids it easily.
Robson missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robson lands with an uppercut that bounces Tepes Iii off the cage and back into range.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes Iii manages to avoid it.
Robson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tepes Iii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robson with a body shot.#T4#
Robson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice body shot.
Robson throws a good cross that connects.
Robson takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Tepes Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robson looks to land a left hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range nicely.
Tepes Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Robson is just out of range.
Robson throws out a leg kick but Tepes Iii moves out of range and Robson only half commits.
Tepes Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tepes Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes Iii.
Robson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Tepes Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson had his way with Vlad Tepes Iii in that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Tepes Iii tries to land a body kick
enabling Robson to counter with a crisp jab.
Tepes Iii throws a wild body kick that Robson sees coming a mile off.
Tepes Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robson throws out the jab.
Tepes Iii appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Robson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And Tepes Iii responds with a good body kick, but Robson manages to step out the way in time.
Robson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson misses with an uppercut
and Tepes Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Jab, jab by Robson - just one landing.
Tepes Iii dodges the punch combination from Robson.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Robson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Robson throws a leg kick which misses Tepes Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Tepes Iii tries to avoid it.
Robson misses with a hook to the body
and Tepes Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tepes Iii needs to keep his hands up - Robson had a free shot at his head there.
Tepes Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Robson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robson misses with a body punch
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Robson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robson connects with a right hand. Tepes Iii shakes it off.
Tepes Iii scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii checks the leg kick nicely there.
And Tepes Iii responds with a good body kick, but Robson manages to step out the way in time.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tepes Iii tries a quick counter leg kick but Robson is wise to it.
Robson throws a lazy uppercut
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice body shot.
Robson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tepes Iii.#T3#
Robson throws a hook but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Tepes Iii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Robson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tepes Iii! But no joy.
Robson lands a nice hook to Tepes Iii's body. Tepes Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robson feints and then cracks Tepes Iii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tepes Iii down.
Robson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Robson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tepes Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Tepes Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tepes Iii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Robson on the side of the head.
Robson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tepes Iii.#T4#
Robson lands a jab to the head.
Robson misses with a two punch combination.
Tepes Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robson.
Tepes Iii was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Tepes Iii misses.
Tepes Iii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oliver Robson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Robson throws a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head but Tepes Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tepes Iii swings for the body but Robson moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Robson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Robson, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson retains his welterweight title!
Oliver Robson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld 39
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Barbosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Robson on the side of the head.
Robson cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big right from Robson misses.
Robson catches Barbosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Robson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been told by Robson's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Robson misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Robson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Robson thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Robson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
As Barbosa backs away, Robson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Robson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
The crowd cheers as Robson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbosa doesn't seem phased though.
Robson misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Barbosa tries a quick counter leg kick but Robson is wise to it.
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!
Barbosa throws a hook but Robson blocks it.
A combination from Robson does no damage.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robson misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Barbosa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa moves in looking to clinch but Robson pushes him off.
Robson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Robson tries to work over Barbosa's front leg with a kick but Barbosa checks it.
We've been informed that Barbosa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barbosa jabs Robson right on the nose. Robson blinks but takes it well.
Robson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barbosa throws a leg kick
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut.
Robson drops his hands momentarily and Barbosa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Robson with the inside leg kick.
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!
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robson misses with a double jab. #T2#
Robson misses with a low kick.
Barbosa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robson at a distance.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Robson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as Robson blocks the leg kick.
Robson with a nice calf kick.
A low kick lands for Robson.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Barbosa with a hook.
Robson digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Robson moves out of range.
Robson swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Robson slips the punch.
Robson throws a series of punches but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Barbosa lands the left hand.
Robson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Robson in his tracks.
Robson misses the jab.
Robson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Robson fails with a takedown attempt.
Barbosa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Robson throws a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa connects with the punch.
Robson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbosa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Robson is able to avoid easily.
Barbosa connects with a body shot.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa blocks a leg kick.
Barbosa wants to clinch up but Robson keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Robson swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
Robson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robson lands with a good body shot.
Barbosa throws a leg kick which misses Robson's front leg but catches the back leg as Robson tries to avoid it.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa scores with a jab. Robson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barbosa is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Robson misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa wants to slow Robson down by chopping away at his legs.
Robson misses with a low kick as Barbosa jumps back.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Robson is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Robson throws a solid leg kick but Barbosa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Robson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Oliver Robson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice cross by Barbosa.
Barbosa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Robson counters with a nice leg kick.
Barbosa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Robson in his tracks.
Robson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Robson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oliver Robson is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa slips a jab from Robson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
Robson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Robson checks it.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Robson avoids it with no problem.
Robson looks to land a combination but Barbosa avoids it well.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Robson saw that one coming.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robson. #T1#
Robson throws a solid leg kick but Barbosa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Robson.
Barbosa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robson with a body shot.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa misses with a jab to the body
and Robson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the body
and Robson counters with a straight right hand.
Robson sizes up Barbosa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Robson scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Barbosa misses
and Robson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbosa.
An inside leg kick from Robson misses.
Robson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the body
and Robson counters with a right hand to the body.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Robson avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
It looked like Robson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Robson missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbosa wants to clinch but Robson slips to the side
letting Robson counter with a right hand.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab, jab by Robson - just one landing.
Barbosa misses with a lunging right hand
letting Robson counter with a right hand. #T3#
Robson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Robson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robson lands with a nice body punch.
Robson defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Robson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Robson looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Robson walks into a jab.
Robson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbosa jabs Robson right on the nose. Robson blinks but takes it well.
A good leg kick by Barbosa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Robson ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robson lands a lovely overhand right.
Robson works Barbosa's body with a nice hook.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Robson.
Barbosa connects with a nice looking jab.
Robson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barbosa jabs at Robson's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Robson.
Robson moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Robson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robson throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barbosa walks into a straight right hand from Robson.
Barbosa walks into a stiff left hand from Robson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Oliver Robson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Barbosa dips to his left and cracks Robson with an uppercut!
Robson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbosa cracks Robson with an open hand slap.
A lazy left from Barbosa finds it's target.
Barbosa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robson.
Robson misses with a leg kick.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robson throws a leg kick which misses Barbosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbosa tries to avoid it.
Barbosa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Robson avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robson.
Robson connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robson misses the jab.
Robson defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbosa throws a jab when Robson was well out of range.
Robson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Robson scores with a jab to the head.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robson throws out the jab.
Robson feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Robson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Barbosa has closed the distance and engaged Robson in a clinch.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson controls his hands.
Robson prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Robson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
A short left from Robson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robson lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Robson.
Robson lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Robson lands with a right to the head.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robson's elbow.
Barbosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Robson controls the action.
Robson prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa works on Robson's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Robson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Robson.
Robson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Robson misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Robson.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Barbosa.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robson.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Robson.
Robson blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldomir Barbosa really 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.#R4#
Barbosa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barbosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Robson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Robson moved out of range nicely.
Robson slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Robson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barbosa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Robson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robson scores with a jab. Barbosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barbosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robson was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body. Robson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Robson.
Robson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbosa connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Robson is having none of it. #T1#
Robson lands a jab to the head.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Robson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Robson lands with a shot to the body.
Barbosa sizes up Robson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Robson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barbosa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbosa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barbosa connects with a looping right hand.
Robson lands a head shot.
Barbosa throws out a leg kick but Robson moves out of range and Barbosa only half commits.
As Barbosa backs away, Robson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Robson.
Barbosa connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Robson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Robson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Barbosa scores with a leg kick.
Robson connects with a crisp jab.
Robson checks a low kick from Barbosa.
Robson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbosa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Robson scrambles back to his feet.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Robson is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Robson.
Robson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barbosa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Robson counters with a left to the body.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Robson avoids the punch easily.
Robson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Robson misses with a low kick.#T3#
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Robson throws a leg kick but Barbosa moved away.
Robson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbosa misses with a body shot
and Robson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the head.
Robson misses with a leg kick
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Barbosa - just one landing.
Robson blocks a jab.
Robson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Robson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barbosa lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.#T4#
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robson.
Barbosa tries to clinch up but Robson circles away and keeps his distance.
Robson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbosa. Barbosa obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbosa swings for the body but Robson moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Robson misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa misses with a body shot
enabling Robson to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robson.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Robson saw that one coming.
Robson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barbosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Robson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbosa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Robson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa moves out of range of the leg kick from Robson.
Barbosa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robson momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Baldomir Barbosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Robson stalks Barbosa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barbosa's face. Barbosa staggers backwards, shaken.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Robson tried to counter with a leg kick but Barbosa avoided it.
Barbosa lands with an overhand left.
Barbosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and Robson counters with a straight right hand.
Robson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Barbosa as he connects with a hook.
Barbosa works the jab nicely.
Robson lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa misses with a jab to the body
and Robson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Barbosa.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Robson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barbosa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A low kick lands for Robson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robson.
Robson scores with a shot to the body.
Robson misses with the combination.
Robson is looking to score with low kicks.
Robson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbosa.
Robson throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Barbosa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a solid leg kick but Robson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barbosa.
Robson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Barbosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Robson to score with a decent uppercut.
Robson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and Robson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Robson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barbosa scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbosa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Robson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barbosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Robson with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Robson staying out of range there.
Robson thuds his right hand into Barbosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barbosa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Robson is out of range and Barbosa settles back down.
Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Robson swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Robson lands with a straight right. Barbosa didn't see that one coming.
Robson ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Robson swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barbosa digs a good body shot into Robson's ribs.
A jab from Robson does it's job there.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Robson.
Robson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
and Robson counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Barbosa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robson finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbosa's head.
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!
The crowd cheers as Barbosa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Robson doesn't seem phased though.
A good leg kick by Robson.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa connects with a looping right hand.
Robson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Robson misses with a looping right.
Barbosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Robson on the side of the head.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barbosa dips to his left and cracks Robson with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa looks to clinch
and Robson counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbosa connects with a looping right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Robson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Robson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 49:47
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson retains his welterweight title!
Oliver Robson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld 38
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Barbosa slips a jab from Robson.
Barbosa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Robson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barbosa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa misses with a jab to the body
and Robson counters with a left to the body.
Barbosa misses with a double jab.
Barbosa scores with the left hand. Robson knows he should have avoided that one.
Robson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbosa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barbosa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Robson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Robson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Robson is just out of range.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Robson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robson misses with an uppercut.
Robson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Robson slips under a jab.
Robson connects with a crisp jab.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Robson's head but Robson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa digs a good body shot into Robson's ribs.
Robson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robson throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
We've been told by Robson's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robson throws out the jab.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Robson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Robson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Robson throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Robson rather than just go for the knockout.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Robson avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Barbosa - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbosa thuds a left hand into Robson's body.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Robson has knocked Barbosa down with a huge combo! Robson steps away and waves a wobbly Barbosa back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Baldomir Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa moves out of range as Robson strikes.
Barbosa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Robson misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Robson.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robson walks into a straight right hand from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a leg kick
and Robson counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Barbosa has managed to clinch. #T3#
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa misses with the head strike. #BC#
Robson breaks from the clinch.
Barbosa lands with an overhand left.
Robson moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
A little feinted left hand from Robson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Robson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Robson thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Robson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Barbosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Robson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbosa circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Robson is looking to chop away at Barbosa's legs.
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!
Barbosa misses the body punch
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Robson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barbosa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robson. That did some damage!#CL2#
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches.
Robson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Robson misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robson's elbow.
A hook to the body from Barbosa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Baldomir Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baldomir Barbosa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Robson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Robson does it's job there.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Robson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robson missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Robson blocks a low kick nicely.
Barbosa misses with a right hand
and Robson counters with a three punch combo that has Barbosa backing up. Barbosa nods at Robson to acknowledge the strikes.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Robson moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Robson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barbosa's corner calls for a 1-2. Barbosa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson throws a leg kick but Barbosa sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
and Robson counters with an inside leg kick.
Barbosa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Robson is just out of range.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Robson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Jab by Robson.
Robson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Robson swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
Barbosa scores with a one two! Robson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
Robson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
A big left from Robson misses.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Robson avoids it with no problem.
Barbosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robson's corner calls for a 1-2. Robson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Robson misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robson. That's going to slow Barbosa down.
Robson throws a leg kick that misses.
Robson ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Robson misses with a series of wild punches.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Robson circles away. #T3#
Robson scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robson is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Robson moves out of range.
Robson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barbosa digs a good body shot into Robson's ribs.
Robson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Robson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Robson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barbosa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Robson under the eye.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Robson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Barbosa tries to move into range but Robson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barbosa misses the body punch
and Robson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Robson moves out of range.
Robson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Robson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Robson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Robson's shoulder, as Robson tries to avoid the shot.
Robson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa walks into a stiff left hand from Robson.
Robson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Robson ducks right into an uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Robson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Oliver Robson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baldomir Barbosa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Robson ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy right hand. Robson should have avoided that one.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Robson saw that one coming.
Robson tried to counter with a leg kick but Barbosa avoided it.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbosa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Robson slips under a jab.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Barbosa.
Barbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Robson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barbosa dips to his left and cracks Robson with an uppercut!
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
and Robson counters with an inside leg kick.
Robson slips a straight right by Barbosa.#T1#
Robson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barbosa tries to work over Robson's front leg with a kick but Robson checks it.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
letting Robson counter with a right hand.
Robson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Robson looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Robson defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robson circles away quickly and effectively.
Robson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robson cracks Barbosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Robson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa checks the leg kick.#T2#
Barbosa throws a solid leg kick but Robson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barbosa.
Robson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robson.
Robson throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
A jab from Robson misses.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#Barbosa is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Robson misses its intended target.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Robson is just out of range.
Robson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robson missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robson misses with a looping left.
Robson throws a leg kick that misses.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Robson moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Robson misses with a shot to the body
and Barbosa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Robson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Robson is out of range.
Robson throws a good cross that connects.
Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Barbosa has Robson up against the cage in a clinch.
Robson lands a shoulder strike.
Barbosa takes a shot to the head. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Robson.
Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robson misses with the head strike.
Robson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robson blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Robson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robson lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Robson's ribcage. Robson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Robson is controlling him.
Robson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Robson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barbosa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Robson swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Robson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Baldomir Barbosa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Robson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a body shot.
Robson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
A quick step to the side and Robson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa walks into a straight right hand from Robson.
Robson fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Robson misses with a leg kick.
Barbosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Robson counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Robson ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa takes a swing at Robson's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Robson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Robson is just out of range.
Robson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbosa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Robson scoring well with a low kick there.
Barbosa tries to clinch up.
Nice jab there from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Robson moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Robson. Beautiful body shot.
Robson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
and Robson counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Barbosa.
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!
Barbosa tests Robson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbosa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa takes one to the side of the head.
Robson throws a series of punches but Barbosa moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Barbosa. That snapped Robson's head back.
Robson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barbosa connects with a body shot that sends Robson's belly button to the back.
Robson lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Robson misses with a straight right.
Robson staying out of range there.
Robson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barbosa in his tracks.
Robson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Robson with a nice calf kick.
Robson takes one on the button.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Robson moves away and avoids it.
Robson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Robson.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Robson throws a good cross that connects.
Robson misses the shot to the body. #T4#
A nice leg kick from Robson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Nice shot lands for Robson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa lands the left hand.
Barbosa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robson finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbosa's head.
Robson blocks a jab.
Robson cracks a nice hook into Barbosa's ribs.
A clash of legs there as Barbosa blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Robson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Robson is looking to score with low kicks.
Barbosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Robson. Robson obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson had his way with Baldomir Barbosa in that round.
The cut man is working on Baldomir Barbosa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Robson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
A left lands for Barbosa.
Barbosa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barbosa jabs at Robson's body.
You can see that Barbosa has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Robson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Robson moves out of range of the strikes.
Robson throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbosa throws a front kick aimed at Robson's knee but Robson avoids it well.
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robson counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
The fighters circling - Robson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robson.
A shot to the body from Robson misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Robson jabs Barbosa right on the nose. Barbosa blinks but takes it well.
Barbosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Robson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Robson misses with a looping left.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Barbosa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Robson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbosa under the eye.
A low kick from Robson misses
and Robson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbosa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Robson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Robson saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Robson.
Robson takes one on the button.
Robson throws a right hand that misses
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robson moves out of range of the strikes.
As Barbosa backs away, Robson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A shot to the liver by Barbosa. Beautiful body shot.
Barbosa misses with a wild combination.
Robson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbosa walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Robson.
Robson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Barbosa throws a jab when Robson was well out of range.
Barbosa lands a glancing blow to the side of Robson's head.
Robson staying out of range there.
Robson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Robson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
and Robson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robson is looking to score with low kicks.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbosa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Robson wants to slow Barbosa down by chopping away at his legs.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut.
Oliver Robson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Barbosa moves into the clinch successfully.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robson.
Baldomir Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson controls his hands.
Robson tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Robson back against the cage.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Robson blocks it.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Robson avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Baldomir Barbosa.
I think Robson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:48
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Oliver Robson retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: Nfld 37
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Robson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tepes Iii on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Robson slips under a jab.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Robson cracks Tepes Iii with an open hand slap.
Robson scores with a leg kick.
Tepes Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robson can pounce on him.
Tepes Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robson counters with a low kick, right behind Tepes Iii 's knee.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Robson.
Tepes Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tepes Iii dives in and grabs Robson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robson pushes down on Tepes Iii's head and hops out.
Tepes Iii backing away here, and Robson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tepes Iii moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tepes Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson punishes Tepes Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Tepes Iii loads up on a big right hand but Robson slips the punch.#T1#
Tepes Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Tepes Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tepes Iii scores with a body shot.
Tepes Iii misses with a body kick.
Tepes Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tepes Iii misses with a hook.
Robson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes Iii misses with a hook
and Robson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tepes Iii misses with a few strikes there.
Robson is looking to chop away at Tepes Iii's legs.
Tepes Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robson flicks out a counter leg kick but Tepes Iii steps away.
Oliver Robson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Tepes Iii misses its intended target. #T2#
Tepes Iii fails with the takedown
and Robson counters with a good low kick that Tepes Iii was not able to check.
Robson blocks a leg kick.
Robson checks a low kick from Tepes Iii.
Robson throws a hook but Tepes Iii avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Robson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii blocks a low kick nicely.
Tepes Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Robson throws a hook but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Robson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that misses
and Robson counters with a stiff right hand.
Tepes Iii shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Vlad Tepes Iii's cut is getting worse.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Tepes Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robson misses with a looping left.
Robson avoids the head kick by Tepes Iii.
Robson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes Iii darts in looking for a takedown but Robson gets double underhooks and turns Tepes Iii into the cage.
Robson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tepes Iii's elbow.
Robson presses Tepes Iii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tepes Iii lands an uppercut.
Tepes Iii looking to slow down the pace here.
Robson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tepes Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robson scores with a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii is breathing heavily.#T4#
Robson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tepes Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Robson.
Tepes Iii looking to slow down the pace here.
Robson scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Robson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes Iii prevents a body shot from Robson.
Robson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Robson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robson can't find room to land a body shot as Tepes Iii controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Robson scores with a shot to the side of Tepes Iii's head.
Robson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Robson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robson tries to work over Tepes Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tepes Iii misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Robson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tepes Iii throws a hook but Robson avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tepes Iii or perhaps it was just good defense by Robson, which made it look bad.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Robson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robson has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Tepes Iii connects with a jab.
Robson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick from Tepes Iii is predictable there
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Tepes Iii throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Robson counters with a nice right hand that sends Tepes Iii toppling to the canvas! Tepes Iii scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Robson finish him?!#ROC2#Tepes Iii is rocked!
Tepes Iii walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Robson swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson is the new welterweight champion!
Oliver Robson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld live 37
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boma.
Boma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robson.
Robson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boma.
Boma misses with an uppercut
letting Robson counter with a right hand.
Boma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Robson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Robson.
Robson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boma circles away quickly and effectively.
Robson slips under a jab.
Boma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boma throws a hook to the side of Robson's head but Robson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robson misses with a left hand
and Boma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robson.
Robson blocks a jab.
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!
A big left from Robson misses.
Robson looks to land a combination but Boma avoids it well.
A big right from Robson misses. #T1#
Robson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boma throws out the jab.
Robson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boma throws out the jab.
Boma looks to land a body kick but Robson moved away.
Robson tries to clinch but Boma is having none of it.
Boma moves away from the strike by Robson.
Boma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Boma misses.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boma.
Boma staying out of range there.
Boma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boma moves away from the strike by Robson.
Boma is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Robson looks to throw the jab but Boma is out of range.
Boma scores with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Robson.
Robson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Boma throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Robson cracks Boma with an open hand slap.
Robson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boma counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson misses with an uppercut. Boma saw that one coming.
Boma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robson throws out the jab.
Boma half committed to a counter leg kick.
Robson fails with a takedown attempt.
Boma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boma manages to avoid it.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
Boma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robson.
Boma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Robson tries to move into range but Boma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boma throws out a loose jab but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boma moves out of range of the strikes.
Boma swings for the body but Robson moves out of range. #T3#
Robson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boma.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boma.
Boma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robson.
Robson lands a nice shot to the body.
Robson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boma is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
Robson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Boma misses the target.
Boma throws a right hand that misses
and Robson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boma throws a leg kick but Robson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boma misses with a right hand
and Robson counters with a right hand to the body.
Robson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boma moves away from the strike by Robson.
Boma throws an overhand right that lands on Robson's shoulder, as Robson tries to avoid the shot.
Boma throws a hook but Robson avoids it easily.
Boma misses with a hook. Robson ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boma cracks Robson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robson.
Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
The fighters circling - Robson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Boma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boma misses with an uppercut. Robson saw that one coming.
Robson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Robson has knocked Boma down with a huge combo! Robson steps away and waves a wobbly Boma back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Boma is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Boma.
Oh Boma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Robson darts in and clinches Boma up against the cage.
Robson pushes Boma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boma misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Robson breaks from the clinch.
Robson cracks Boma on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Boma falls backwards against the cage. Robson follows up with more strikes that drop Boma to his knees. Robson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Boma! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Robson!
A relieved looking Oliver Robson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFK 303 - Robson Vs Do Urden
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Robson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Do Urden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robson somewhat.
Do Urden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Robson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Do Urden circles away quickly and effectively.
Do Urden slips a straight right by Robson.#CL#
Robson instigates a clinch.
Do Urden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Do Urden swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Robson.
Robson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Do Urden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Do Urden prevents a body shot from Robson.
Do Urden blocking some punches. #T1#
Do Urden is trying to break free.
Do Urden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Do Urden lands with a right to the head.
Robson throws a punch but it's blocked by Do Urden.
Robson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Do Urden backwards.
Nice body punch from Do Urden.
A hook to the body from Do Urden.
Do Urden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Do Urden is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Do Urden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robson scores with a shot to the side of Do Urden's head.
Do Urden is trying to break the clinch but Robson has him pressed against the cage.
Do Urden can't find room to land a body shot as Robson controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Do Urden fails to land.
Do Urden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
Robson misses with some punches.
Do Urden throws a head punch that misses.
Robson scores with a shoulder strike.
Do Urden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Do Urden is leaning against Robson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Do Urden.
Do Urden has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Robson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Do Urden can turn it around.
Robson takes a shot to the head.
Do Urden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Do Urden throws a head punch that misses.
Do Urden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Do Urden.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Do Urden is trying to break the clinch but Robson is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, Do Urden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Do Urden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
Do Urden pushes Robson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Do Urden blocks an uppercut.
Do Urden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Do Urden.
Robson is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Do Urden.
Do Urden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
Do Urden throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Do Urden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Do Urden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Do Urden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Do Urden.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Do Urden scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Do Urden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Do Urden.
Do Urden throws out a counter right but Robson avoids it with no problem.
Robson throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Do Urden counters with a crisp right hand that drops Robson! Do Urden lets Robson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Robson is rocked!
Do Urden loads up on a big right hand but Robson slips the punch.
Oh Robson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robson connects with a crisp jab.
Robson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Do Urden let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Do Urden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robson.
Robson seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Do Urden cracks Robson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Robson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Do Urden finish him?
Do Urden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Do Urden batters Robson with a massive right followed by a huge left! Robson is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Do Urden lands a final crushing right hand to drop Robson to the mat with a gruesome thud! Do Urden is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Drizzt Do Urden!
Drizzt Do Urden gave a mention to Pound Town INC in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: OFK 297 -
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Robson tries to clinch up.
Presley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robson with a body shot.
Presley tries to clinch but Robson is having none of it.
We've been told by Robson's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Presley throws a leg kick #CL#
and Robson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Presley blocks an uppercut.
Presley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Robson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Presley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Robson misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Robson.
A head punch on the inside from Presley fails to land.
Robson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Presley's elbow.
Presley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robson's elbow.
Robson can't find room to land a body shot as Presley controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Presley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Presley tries to throw a body punch but Robson avoids it by throwing Presley back against the cage.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Presley fails to land.
Robson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Presley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Presley misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Robson has a couple of punches blocked by Presley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robson.
Robson misses with a punch to the body.
Presley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Robson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Presley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robson's elbow.
Robson misses with a body punch.
Presley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Presley blocks an uppercut.
Robson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Presley.
Presley misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Robson swings wildly with an uppercut but Presley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Robson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robson goes for a takedown attempt but Presley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Presley moves into the clinch.
Robson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Presley.
Presley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Robson's face.
Robson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
Presley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Presley tries a body shot but Robson blocks it.
Presley misses with a knee to the head.
Robson misses with some punches.
Presley scores with a hook to the body.
Presley misses with some punches.
Robson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Presley's elbow. #T3#
Robson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Presley misses with the head strike.
Presley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Presley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Presley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Robson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Presley blocks an uppercut.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robson managing to block the knees to the body from Presley.
Robson has a couple of punches blocked by Presley.
Robson lands a hook that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
Presley trying to land knees to the body.
Presley blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Robson.
Presley misses with the head strike.
Robson misses with some punches. #T4#
Presley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robson is working Presley over against the cage.
Presley blocks a body shot from Robson.
Presley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Presley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Presley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Robson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A hook to the body from Presley.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Presley misses with some punches.
Presley lands an uppercut.
Robson misses with some punches.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Robson.
Robson digs a right hand underneath Presley's ribcage. Presley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robson is working Presley over against the cage.
Robson misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson 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.#R2#
Robson checks a low kick from Presley.
Robson scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Robson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Presley tries to land a knee to the head but Robson blocks with his arms.
Presley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Presley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Presley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
Robson can't find room to land a body shot as Presley controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Presley fails to land.
Robson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Presley crunches a lovely knee into Robson's ribcage.
Presley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Robson.
Presley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice left hand lands by Robson.
Robson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Presley can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Presley misses with some punches.
Presley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Robson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Presleys head.
Presley scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Robson misses with a punch to the body.
Robson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Presley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robson can't find room to land a body shot as Presley controls the action.
Robson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robson misses with the head strike.
Presley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Robson blocks it with crossed arms.
Presley blocking some punches.
Robson throws a punch but it's blocked by Presley.
Presley throws a punch but it's blocked by Robson.
A hook to the body from Robson.
Robson digs a right hand underneath Presley's ribcage. Presley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Robson throws a punch but it's blocked by Presley.
Presley has a couple of punches blocked by Robson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Presley.
Robson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Oliver Robson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Robson lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Robson digs a right hand into Presley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Presley's gas tank.
Presley swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Robson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Presley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Presley.
Presley swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Presley.
Robson working aggressively here.
Presley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Robson can't find room to land a body shot as Presley controls the action. #T3#
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robson misses with a body punch.
Robson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robson lands a left hand.
Robson misses with a punch to the body.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Presley tries a knee to the head but Robson blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Robson.
Presley tries to throw a body punch but Robson avoids it by throwing Presley back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Robson.
Presley is breathing heavily.
Robson misses with a punch on the inside.
Presley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robson misses with the head strike.
Robson misses with the head strike.
Robson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Presley throws a head punch that misses.
Robson tries to work over Presley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Robson blocks a body shot from Presley.
Robson tries to throw a body punch but Presley avoids it by throwing Robson back against the cage.
Robson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Presley prevents a body shot from Robson.
Robson working aggressively here.
Presley lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robson tries to work over Presley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Presley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Robson digs a right hand underneath Presley's ribcage. Presley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Robson.
A right hook to the body lands for Robson.
Robson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Presleys head.
Robson lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Robson.
Robson lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Robson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Robson lands with a nice body punch.
Presley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Presley swats away the attempt to clinch by Robson.
Robson tries to clinch but Presley moves out of range. #CL#
Robson closes the distance and clinches.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Robson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Presley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Robson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Presley's elbow.
Robson has a couple of punches blocked by Presley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Presley tries to work over Robson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robson working aggressively here.
Presley looking to throw knees to the head but Robson is blocking nicely.
Robson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
Presley working aggressively here. #T1#
Presley tries to land a knee to the head but Robson blocks with his arms.
Robson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robson struggles to land a body shot inside as Presley controls his hands.
Robson lands a body shot.
Robson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Robson.
Robson lands with a right to the head.
Robson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Presley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Presley or not.
Robson pushes Presley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Robson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Presley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robson.
Presley blocks an uppercut.
Robson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Robson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Presley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Robson blocks it with crossed arms.
Presley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robson's elbow.
Presley tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Presley misses with some punches.
Robson misses with the head strike.
Robson lands a left hand.
Robson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robson lands an uppercut.
Robson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Presley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Presley is rocked!
Robson scores with a shoulder strike.
Presley is still on wobbly legs! Can Robson finish him?
Presley throws a head punch that misses.
Robson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Robson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Presley's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Presley drops to his knees and Robson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Robson!
After winning the bout, Oliver Robson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bellicose XLII
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Robson blocks a jab.
Robson wants to counter with a clinch but Adlehyde pushes him away.
Adlehyde takes one to the side of the head.
Robson moves out of range of the strikes.
Robson wants to counter the offense by Adlehyde and move into the clinch position.
Adlehyde ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adlehyde throwing a counter right hand but Robson manages to avoid it.
Adlehyde walks into a jab.
Adlehyde misses with a hook.
Adlehyde has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robson finds it's way round the side to connect with Adlehyde's head.
Adlehyde avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adlehyde appears to be looking for a big counter.
Adlehyde swats away the attempt to clinch by Robson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Robson has Adlehyde up against the cage in a clinch.
Adlehyde lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Robson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adlehyde working aggressively here.
Adlehyde lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Robson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Adlehyde misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Adlehyde tries to work over Robson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Robson.
Robson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adlehyde's elbow.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Adlehyde misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adlehyde blocks an uppercut.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adlehyde blocks a body shot from Robson.
Robson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adlehyde.#BC#
Adlehyde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adlehyde doesn't manage to clinch there - Robson circles away.
Robson cracks Adlehyde with a right hand to the side of the head.
Robson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adlehyde. Adlehyde circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Adlehyde connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Adlehyde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robson.#T2#
Robson lands with a hook. Adlehyde tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robson is looking to clinch but Adlehyde is avoiding it.
Adlehyde paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Adlehyde misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Robson closes the distance and clinches.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Adlehyde manages to break the clinch.
Robson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robson wants to counter with a clinch but Adlehyde pushes him away.
A jab from Adlehyde misses.
Adlehyde looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Robson drives through and clinches with Adlehyde against the cage.
Adlehyde blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Adlehyde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Robson closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Robson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adlehydes head.
Adlehyde's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Adlehyde seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Robson can turn it around.#T3#
Robson lands with a right to the head.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Adlehyde throws a head punch that misses.
Adlehyde misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Adlehyde doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adlehyde misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robson lands a left hand.
Robson can't find room to land a body shot as Adlehyde controls the action.
Robson working aggressively here.
Robson tries to throw a body punch but Adlehyde avoids it by throwing Robson back against the cage.
Adlehyde looking to slow down the pace here.
Adlehyde misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Robson - that landed with a thud.
Robson struggles to land a body shot inside as Adlehyde controls his hands.
Robson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Robson misses with the head strike.
Adlehyde wants to break free but Robson has control.
Adlehyde blocking some punches.
Adlehyde trying to control the position but instead, Robson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adlehyde into the cage.#T4##BC#
Adlehyde manages to break the clinch.
Adlehyde misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Adlehyde gets tackled into the cage by Robson. Robson maintains the clinch.
Adlehyde stalling.
Adlehyde swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adlehyde misses with a body punch.
Robson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Robson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Robson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adlehyde backwards.
A body shot lands from Robson.
Adlehyde tries a body shot but Robson blocks it.
Adlehyde blocking some punches.
Adlehyde lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
Robson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adlehyde working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Robson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Robson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adlehyde lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Robson.
Adlehyde struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson controls his hands.
Adlehyde blocking some punches.
Adlehyde can't find room to land a body shot as Robson controls the action.
Oliver Robson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Adlehyde manages to break the clinch.
Robson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robson wants to clinch up but Adlehyde keeps it at a distance.
Robson connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Robson instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson pushes Adlehyde back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adlehyde misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Adlehyde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adlehyde takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adlehyde keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adlehyde was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
Adlehyde throws a hook to the side of Robson's head but Robson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Robson misses with a combination
and Adlehyde connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robson tries to clinch up but Adlehyde circles away and keeps his distance.
Adlehyde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Robson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robson tries to clinch but Adlehyde moves out of range. #CL2#
Robson has managed to clinch.
Robson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robson.
Robson presses Adlehyde against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adlehyde wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adlehyde misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Adlehyde.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adlehyde throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robsons head.
Adlehyde has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Robson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adlehyde or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adlehyde working hard to break the clinch.
Adlehyde working aggressively here.
Adlehyde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adlehyde struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson controls his hands.
Adlehyde tries to circle away but Robson has him pinned against the cage.
Adlehyde struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson controls his hands.
Adlehyde tries to break the clinch but Robson is controlling the position.
Robson is leaning against Adlehyde and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Robson lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adlehyde.
Robson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adlehyde's elbow.
Adlehyde scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adlehyde can't break the clinch.
Robson blocks an uppercut.
Robson gets through Adlehyde's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Robson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Robson working aggressively here.
Adlehyde struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson controls his hands.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adlehyde wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Robson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robson lands with a right to the head.
Adlehyde misses with a punch on the inside.
Adlehyde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adlehyde.
Adlehyde misses with a body punch. #BC#
Adlehyde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jack Adlehyde is winning the standup battle so far.
Adlehyde takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Robson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Robson on the inside.
Robson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adlehyde cracks Robson with a nice body shot.
Adlehyde scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adlehyde backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adlehyde misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Adlehyde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Robson closes the distance and pushes Adlehyde back into the cage.
Robson misses with a punch to the body.
Robson blocking some punches.
Adlehyde lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adlehyde misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robson takes a shot to the head.
Adlehyde can't find room to land a body shot as Robson controls the action.
Adlehyde misses with some punches.
Adlehyde is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adlehyde lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Robson.
Robson misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Adlehyde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Robson swings for the body but Adlehyde moves out of range.
Adlehyde was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Robson cracks Adlehyde with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Adlehyde drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#Adlehyde is rocked!
Adlehyde loses concentration momentarily and Robson pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Adlehyde crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Robson finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Oliver Robson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bellicose XXXVI
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Jab from Robson.
Robson moves in looking to clinch but Lew pushes him off.#CL#
Robson rushes Lew and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Robson misses with a punch to the body.
Lew blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robson.
Lew goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lew gets through Robson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lew.
Lew working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lew misses with the head strike.
Lew lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lew.
Lew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Lew scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lew.
Lew lands a hook that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
Lew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lew throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lew misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Robson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Robson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lew.
A short uppercut from Robson.
Lew blocks an uppercut.
Lew misses with some punches.
Robson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lew.
Lew stalling. #BC#
Robson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lew missing with a left hand there. Robson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Robson forces Lew back against the cage and clinches.
Lew manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Robson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lew jumps guard but Robson stands there with Lew around his waist. Lew gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Lew on the inside. #BC#
Robson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robson fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2##CL#
Robson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Lew.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robson tries to throw a body punch but Lew avoids it by throwing Robson back against the cage.
Lew throws a punch but it's blocked by Robson.
A short right from Lew.
Robson has a couple of punches blocked by Lew.
Lew lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
Robson has a couple of punches blocked by Lew.
Robson managing to block the knees to the body from Lew.
Still in the clinch, Lew scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lew tries to throw a body punch but Robson avoids it by throwing Lew back against the cage.
Lew blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Lew breaks from the clinch.
Robson walks into a left hand.
Robson walks into a jab.#ROC2#Robson is rocked!#CL#
Robson moves into the clinch.
Lew lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Robson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lew has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Robson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lew can turn it around.
Robson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robson seems to have got his legs back now.
Robson misses with the head strike. #T3#
Lew throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lew blocks an uppercut.
Robson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lew misses with a knee strike.
Lew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lew tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robson's elbow.
Robson misses with the head strike.
Lew working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lew lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Robson.
Robson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lew.
Lew lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robson misses with some punches.
Lew is trying to pull guard but Robson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lew.
Lew lands a shoulder strike.
Robson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
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#
Lew breaks the clinch. #CL#
Robson moves into the clinch.
Lew misses with the head strike.
Lew lands a right hand.
A short right from Robson on the inside.
Robson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lew's elbow.
Lew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Robson.
Lew digs a right hand into Robson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Robson's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Robson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robson blocking some punches.
Robson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lew or not.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Robson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Lew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Robson moves into the clinch successfully.
Lew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lew tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robson avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Lew dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Robson throws a hook but Lew blocks it.
Lew misses with a looping left.
Lew misses with a double jab.
Robson cracks a nice hook into Lew's ribs.
Robson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lew takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson darts in trying to clinch
and Lew counters with a stiff right hand.
Robson is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robson needs to keep his hands up - Lew had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Lew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lew.
Lew moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Robson moves into the clinch.
Robson lands with a short shot to the head.
Robson blocking some punches.
Robson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Robson lands a hook that snaps the head of Lew backwards.
Lew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Robson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lew goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lew misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lew backwards.
Lew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lew blocking some punches.
Robson misses with a short punch on the 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!
Robson blocks a body shot from Lew.
Lew scores with a shoulder strike. #T2##BC2#
Lew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robson slips under a jab from Lew.
Robson scores with a hook to the body. Lew takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Robson tries to clinch up but Lew circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Robson moves into the clinch successfully.
Lew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lew.
Lew blocking some punches.
Robson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lew scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lew lands a nice uppercut.
Lew misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lew.
A short uppercut from Robson.
Lew lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robson backwards. #T3#
Lew lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
Lew is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Robson is keeping busy.
Robson lands a body shot.
Lew tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lew swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lew using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Robson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lew.
Lew takes a shot to the head.
Lew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lew tries to work over Robson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robson blocks a body shot from Lew.
Robson lands with a right to the head.
Robson cracks Lew with a nice body shot.
Lew swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Robson - that landed with a thud.
Lew throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Robson is working Lew over against the cage.
Lew is breathing heavily.
Robson working aggressively here.
Robson tries to work over Lew's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Julius Lew seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Lew.
Lew tries to throw a body punch but Robson avoids it by throwing Lew back against the cage.
Robson lands a shoulder strike.
Robson prevents a body shot from Lew.
Lew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robson blocks a body shot from Lew.
Robson misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Robson.
Robson scores with a hook to the body.
Robson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lew backwards.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lew's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robson misses with a punch to the body.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robson lands an uppercut.
Robson blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that second round.
That's time! Robson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Robson is looking to clinch.
Lew misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Robson does no damage.
Lew lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Robson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Robson blocks a jab.
Robson moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Robson.
Robson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lew.
Lew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lew might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Robson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lew in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lew throws out the jab.
Robson punishes Lew's body with a nice straight punch.
Robson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lew throws out the jab.
Robson scores with a nice head shot.
Robson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lew doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Robson lands a jab to Lew's midsection.
Robson tries to clinch up but Lew circles away and keeps his distance.
Robson cracks Lew with an open hand slap.
Robson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lew swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robson lands a jab.
Robson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lew misses with a straight right.
Robson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Robson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lew on the side of the head.
Lew takes a swing at Robson's ribcage but misses.
Robson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lew swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lew raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Robson slips a jab from Lew.
Robson fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Robson moves to clinch but Lew breaks away
and Lew makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Robson finds it's way through Lew's defenses.
Robson blocks a jab.
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!
Robson lands a two punch combo.
Robson scores with a jab.
Good exchange - Lew coming out on top.
Robson lands with an overhand left.
Lew has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robson finds it's way round the side to connect with Lew's head.
Lew swats away the attempt to clinch by Robson.
Robson misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Robson moves in looking to clinch but Lew pushes him off.
Robson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oliver Robson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Robson lands a lovely overhand right.
Robson tries to clinch there but Lew circles away.
Lew takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Robson lands a glancing blow to the side of Lew's head.
Robson wants to clinch.
Lew throws a jab but it's blocked by Robson.
Nice defenses there by Robson.
Robson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lew.#T4#
Lew avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robson wants to clinch up but Lew keeps it at a distance.
Robson scores with a punch to the head.
Robson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lew counters with a right hand to the body.
Robson tries to clinch but Lew is having none of it.
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!
Lew lands the left hand.
Robson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lew manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lew looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lew takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Robson wants to clinch up but Lew keeps it at a distance.
Lew is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Robson tries to clinch there but Lew circles away.
Lew throws a big shot that misses.
Robson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Robson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Robson!
A victorious Oliver Robson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bellicose XXVIII
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Rolf keeps the fight on the outside.
Rolf let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rolf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Robson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Rolf scores with a nice head shot.
Rolf tries for a takedown but Robson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rolf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Robson tries to clinch up
and Rolf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rolf misses with a looping left.
Robson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rolf.
Rolf looks to land a right hand but Robson moved out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rolf has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Robson misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Rolf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rolf.
Robson swings for the body but Rolf moves out of range. #CL#
Robson has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Robson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rolf backwards. #T1#
Robson lands a body punch.
Robson blocks a body shot from Rolf.
Robson misses with the head strike.
Rolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Rolf.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Robson misses with some punches.
Rolf can't find room to land a body shot as Robson controls the action.
I was talking to Robson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Robson misses with some punches.
Rolf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Robson is leaning against Rolf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rolf lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Robson.
Rolf can't find room to land a body shot as Robson controls the action.
Rolf throws a head punch that misses.
Rolf blocks a body shot from Robson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rolf.
Robson prevents a body shot from Rolf.
Robson pushes Rolf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rolf lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Rolf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Robson.
Rolf blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
Rolf prevents a body shot from Robson.
Robson blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Rolf.
Rolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robson's elbow.
Robson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rolf backwards.
Rolf working aggressively here.
Robson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Rolf.
Robson has a couple of punches blocked by Rolf.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rolf.
Rolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Rolf. #TD2#
Rolf is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Robson can't fight it off and eventually Rolf manages to take the fight to the floor. Robson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rolf looking to sit in guard and control but Robson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Robson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Robson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rolf keeping moving, preventing Robson from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rolf trying to keep a closed guard but Robson is proving a slippery customer.
Rolf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Robson is defending well.
Rolf is looking to take a break and control but Robson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rolf is working for a kimura but Robson is defending it quite comfortably.
Rolf tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Rolf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Rolf closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robson.
Rolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robson's elbow.
Robson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rolf gets through Robson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Robson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Rolf working aggressively here.
Oliver Robson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rolfs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rolf.
Robson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rolf lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Robson.
Rolf prevents a body shot from Robson.
Robson blocks a body shot from Rolf.
Robson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rolf backwards.
A short right from Robson. #T1#
Robson digs a right hand underneath Rolf's ribcage. Rolf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rolf is working for takedown but Robson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rolf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rolf blocking some punches.
Rolf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rolf tries to work over Robson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Robson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Robson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robson tries to work over Rolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rolf takes a shot to the head.
Rolf drops down looking for an ankle pick but Robson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robson.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Robson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robson misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Rolf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oliver Robson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolf throws a good cross that connects.
Rolf throws a hook to the side of Robson's head but Robson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rolf takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Robson pushes Rolf up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Robson.
Rolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rolf tries to throw a body punch but Robson avoids it by throwing Rolf back against the cage.
Rolf prevents a body shot from Robson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robson.
Robson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robson blocks an uppercut.
Robson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Rolf. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rolf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rolf.
Robson lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robson.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Rolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Rolf.
Robson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rolf blocks an uppercut.
Robson gets underhooks to prevent Rolf's takedown attempt.
Oliver Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
Robson tries to throw a body punch but Rolf avoids it by throwing Robson back against the cage.
Rolf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robson.
Rolf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Robson or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rolf scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Rolf misses with some punches.
Rolf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Rolf.
Robson lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rolf.
A right handed body shot lands from Robson.
A nice left hand lands by Robson.
Robson misses with some punches.
Rolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
Robson gets underhooks to prevent Rolf's takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Robson blocking some punches.
Robson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Robson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rolf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robson's elbow.
Robson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rolf backwards.
Robson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rolf can't find room to land a body shot as Robson controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Robson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rolfs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jakob Rolf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rolf misses with a wild body shot.
Robson lands with a good body shot.
Rolf misses with a body shot.
Robson slips a jab from Rolf.#CL#
Robson clinches with his opponent.
Rolf tries a body shot but Robson blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robson.
A short uppercut from Robson.
Robson lands a body punch.
Robson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rolf controls his hands.
Robson has a couple of punches blocked by Rolf.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf blocking some punches.
Rolf lands a hook that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
Robson tries a body shot but Rolf blocks it.
Robson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robson misses with a body punch.
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!
Rolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Robson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Robson misses with some punches.
Rolf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Robson.
Robson lands a nice shot to the body.
Rolf prevents a body shot from Robson.
A shot in the inside from Robson.
Robson digs a right hand underneath Rolf's ribcage. Rolf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rolf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Robson - that landed with a thud.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Robson.
Robson lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Rolf is rocked!
Rolf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rolf is still on wobbly legs! Can Robson finish him?
Robson pushes Rolf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robson pushes Rolf against the cage. Robson is working some dirty boxing. Robson pushes off with a quick right hook! Rolf goes down! Rolf tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Robson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Robson!
During a confident post fight interview, Oliver Robson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jakob Rolf spoke after the fight, saying 'ASS!!! (https://youtu.be/c2ia8T4E2Mc)'.

Event: Bellicose XVI
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Robson as he connects with a hook.
Frank misses with a straight right.
Frank takes one to the side of the head.
Robson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Robson fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Robson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frank, pushing him back against the cage.
Frank misses with a body punch.
Robson scores with a shoulder strike.
Frank is trying to pull guard but Robson has him pressed against the cage.
Frank works on Robson's body with a couple of short punches.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robson.
Frank's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frank backwards.
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!
Frank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank.
Robson lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Frank misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Frank. #T1#
A short left from Frank.
Frank tries to work over Robson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frank tries a body shot but Robson blocks it.
Robson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frank.
Robson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frank backwards.
Robson blocks a body shot from Frank.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frank has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Robson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Frank can turn it around.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robson lands with a left to the head.
Robson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robson lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Robson prevents a body shot from Frank.
Robson lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Robson misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robson.
Frank softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robson.
Robson blocking some punches.
Robson lands a left hand.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Robson avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage.
Frank blocking some punches.
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Robson avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage.
Frank tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land.
Frank misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frank lands a body punch.
Frank working aggressively here.
Robson is leaning against Frank and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Frank lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Robson.
Robson scores with a shoulder strike.
Robson tries to throw a body punch but Frank avoids it by throwing Robson back against the cage.
Robson lands with a short shot to the head.
Robson blocks a body shot from Frank. #T3#
Robson prevents a body shot from Frank.
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land.
Robson blocking some punches.
Frank lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Robson or not.
Frank misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robson.
Still in the clinch, Frank scores with a nice short uppercut.
Robson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Frank pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Frank looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Robson has picked Frank up and slammed him! Frank can't keep hold of the triangle and Robson manages to pass to side control!
Robson just content to control the position.
Robson taking a break here but Frank is having none of it and regains half guard.
Robson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Robson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Robson throws a hook to the side of Frank's head but Frank sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frank looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Frank misses.
Robson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Robson takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Frank moves into the clinch successfully.
Robson presses Frank against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Robson digs a right hand underneath Frank's ribcage. Frank let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Frank.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frank blocks a body shot from Robson.
Nice body punch from Frank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank tries to work over Robson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robson blocks a body shot from Frank.
Good body shot from Frank.
Robson working aggressively here.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank. #T1#
A body shot lands from Frank.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Frank fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Frank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frank jumps guard but Robson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Robson misses with a body punch.
Robson misses with a body punch.
Robson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frank can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robson.
Frank blocks an uppercut.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robson gets through Frank's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Frank manages to pull guard.
Robson sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Frank looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Robson has picked Frank up and slammed him! Frank can't keep hold of the triangle and Robson manages to pass to side control!#T2#
Frank is not content to let Robson control the position.
Robson is staying tight to Frank's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Frank is not content to let Robson control the position.
Frank is looking to regain half guard here but Robson keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Frank is looking for a sweep.
Robson wants to control but Frank is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Robson closes the distance and pushes Frank back into the cage.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson tries to work over Frank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Frank tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oliver Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Frank.
Frank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robson misses with the head strike.
Robson trying to stall but Frank improves his position.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Frank manages to pull guard.
Robson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Robson from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Robson. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Robson moves into range and clinches up with Frank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robson.
Robson scores with a hook to the body.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Robson controls the action.
Frank's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Frank pulls guard. #SUB2#
Frank is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robson content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Robson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frank has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robson has managed to get both his arms back between Frank's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Robson pushing down on Frank's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Robson controlling the action here.
Robson is looking to pass Frank's guard but actually Frank recovers to full guard. #SUB2#
Robson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Darius Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Frank has his foot on Robson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Frank is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robson controlling from the top position. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Robson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Robson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robson missing with a left hand there. Frank was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Frank.
Frank misses the jab.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Frank scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Robson clinches up with Frank and pushes him back against the cage.
Frank throws a head punch that misses.
Robson lands with a left to the head.
Robson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robson tries a body shot but Frank blocks it.
Frank lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Robson or not.
Robson swings wildly with an uppercut but Frank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliver Robson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oliver Robson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Robson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robson throws a punch but it's blocked by Frank.
Frank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Robson avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frank.
Robson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Robson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Robson, 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Robson!
A relieved looking Oliver Robson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: LAFC - All Stars
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Diamond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Robson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robson digs a right hand into Diamond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diamond's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Robson.
Diamond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Robson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robson has Diamond pressed against the ropes, preventing Diamond from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Robson scores with a shot to the side of Diamond's head.
Good body shot from Robson.
Diamond prevents a body shot from Robson.
Robson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diamond looks winded!
A short right from Robson.
Robson lands a nice shot to the body.
Robson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robson pushes Diamond back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Robson gets through Diamond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robson.#CUT#It looks like James Diamond has been cut.
Robson lands with a right to the head.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Robson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Robson. #T1#
Nice body punch from Robson - that landed with a thud.
Diamond takes a shot to the head.
Robson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robson works on Diamond's body with a couple of short punches.
Robson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Robson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Robson has Diamond pressed against the ropes, preventing Diamond from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Robson lands a hook that snaps the head of Diamond backwards.
Diamond tries to break free but Robson pushes him back against the ropes.
A short right from Robson.
Diamond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Robson pushes Diamond back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diamond goes for a takedown in the clinch but Robson prevents it.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diamonds head.
Robson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diamond is trying to break the clinch but Robson has him pressed against the ropes. #T2#
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robson throws a punch but it's blocked by Diamond.
Robson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diamond throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robsons head.
Diamond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diamonds head.
A hook to the body from Robson.
A frustrated look appears on Diamond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diamond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Robson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diamond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Robson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Robson lands a left hand.
Robson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Robson.
Diamond throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Robson lands a shoulder strike.
Robson pushes Diamond back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diamond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Robson is working for takedown but Diamond is calmly controlling the position for now.
Robson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diamond is trying to push Robson away but Robson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Diamond is trying to push Robson away but Robson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Robson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Robson.
A body shot lands from Robson.
Robson lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Diamond is rocked!
Robson misses with the head strike.
Robson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diamond or not.
Diamond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robson lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson is working Diamond over against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robson.
Robson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diamond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T4#
Robson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Robson pushes Diamond back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Robson.
Robson lands a shoulder strike.
Diamond is still on wobbly legs! Can Robson finish him?
Good body shot from Robson.
Robson lands with a left to the head.
Robson throws a punch but it's blocked by Diamond.
A short right from Robson on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diamond has a couple of punches blocked by Robson.
A body shot lands from Robson.
Diamond seems to have recovered his senses.
A short body shot lands from Robson as the two fighters clinch.
Robson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robson is working Diamond over against the ropes.
Robson lands a shoulder strike.
Robson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Robson.
Robson pushes Diamond back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Diamond's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Diamond tries to keep at a distance but Robson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diamond.
Diamond blocks a body shot from Robson.
Robson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diamond.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robson.
Robson misses with a body punch.
Diamond is trying to break free.
Oliver Robson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Robson on the inside.
Diamond tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diamond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Robson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diamond backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diamond.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robson.
Robson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diamond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robson swings wildly with an uppercut but Diamond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diamond is breathing heavily.#T1#
Robson cracks Diamond with a nice body shot.
Diamond is trying to break the clinch but Robson is controlling him.
Robson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diamond can do to turn this around?
Robson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diamond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Diamond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robson tries a body shot but Diamond blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Robson.
Robson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Robson works on Diamond's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Robson.
Robson lands a hook that snaps the head of Diamond backwards.
A shot in the inside from Robson.
Robson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diamond.
Robson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Diamond with a big uppercut! Diamond tries to clinch up but Robson pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Diamond to the mat! Diamond covers up and Robson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Oliver Robson!
Our winner, Oliver Robson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
James Diamond was interviewed post fight and said 'Well shit I’m going to get my ass back to the gym but don’t worry I’ll be back with some big knock outs '.

Event: LAFC 50
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Robson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Noeigati lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Robson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Robson lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Noeigati rushes Robson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Noeigati is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robson is defending well for now.
Noeigati lands a body punch in the clinch.
Robson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robson.
Robson lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Noeigati. #BC#
Robson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noeigati doesn't manage to clinch there - Robson circles away.
Robson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Robson works Noeigati's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noeigati tries to clinch up.
Robson connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Noeigati has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Noeigati there as he acknowledges the shot.
Robson cracks a nice hook into Noeigati's ribs.
Robson swats away the attempt to clinch by Noeigati.
Robson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Robson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Noeigati's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Noeigati lands an overhand right.
Robson misses with a hook. Noeigati ducked under it nicely.
Robson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noeigati.
A nice leg kick from Noeigati, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Robson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Noeigati slips under a jab.
Robson avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Noeigati gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Robson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noeigati fails to land with a short punch on the 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!#BC#
Robson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Noeigati looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Noeigati uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Robson has time to react.
Robson throws a right hand that misses
and Noeigati counters with a stiff right hand.
Noeigati with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Noeigati doesn't manage to clinch there - Robson circles away.
Robson looks to land a right hand but Noeigati moved out of range.
Robson jabs Noeigati to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Noeigati takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noeigati lands with an overhand left.
Robson throws a hook but Noeigati blocks it.
Robson misses with a left hand
and Noeigati counters with a left to the body.
Noeigati uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Noeigati bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Robson's head backwards.
Noeigati misses with a jab to the body
and Robson counters with a straight right hand.
Robson scores with a jab 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!
A jab from Robson misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noeigati! But no joy.#T4#
Robson lands with an uppercut that bounces Noeigati off the cage and back into range.
Robson moves out of range as Noeigati strikes.
Robson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noeigati manages to avoid it.
Noeigati throws the left hand but Robson avoids the punch easily.
Robson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noeigati. That did some damage!
Noeigati throws a body punch but Robson moves out of range.
It looked like Robson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noeigati fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Noeigati.
Robson scores with a shot to the body.
Noeigati throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Robson to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that 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.#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Noeigati lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Robson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Robson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Robson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Noeigati slips a straight right by Robson.
Noeigati uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robson.
Robson moves forwards but Noeigati connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oliver Robson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robson misses with an uppercut
and Noeigati counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robson thuds a left hand into Noeigati's body.
Robson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice leg kick from Noeigati, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson lands a nice shot to the body.
Robson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Noeigati pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noeigati uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson. #T1#
Noeigati tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Noeigati avoids the body shot from Robson.
Robson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Noeigati has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Noeigati fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Noeigati throws out a loose jab but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robson cracks Noeigati with an open hand slap.
Robson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noeigati.
A nice side step and Noeigati releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robson throws a shot from downtown. Noeigati moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Noeigati looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robson walks into a left hand.
Robson misses with a straight left.
Robson throws a leg kick but Noeigati moved away.
Robson punishes Noeigati's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noeigati takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Robson lands a slapping body shot.
Robson's corner calls for a 1-2. Robson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Benjamin Noeigati has been cut.
Noeigati tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Robson lands the left hand.#T3#
Noeigati tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noeigati throws a series of punches but Robson moves out of range.
Noeigati takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#Noeigati is rocked!
Noeigati showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robson.
Robson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Noeigati counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noeigati bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Robson's head backwards.
A decent looking cross lands there for Robson.
Noeigati connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robson momentarily.
Noeigati throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Noeigati cracks Robson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Noeigati wants to clinch up but Robson keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Noeigati rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut.
Noeigati is still on wobbly legs! Can Robson finish him?
Noeigati takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
BOOM! Robson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Noeigati. Noeigati tries to recover but Robson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Noeigati lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Robson!
Our winner, Oliver Robson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: LAFC 47
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
A jab from Bottura misses.
Bottura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Robson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bottura tried to counter with a leg kick but Robson avoided it.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson scores with a jab to the body.
Bottura throws an off balance right hand
and Robson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bottura swinging wildly here.
Robson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab from Bottura.
Robson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robson blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bottura misses the target.
A jab lands there for Bottura.
Robson throws a jab when Bottura was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bottura with a jab.
Robson throws a hook but Bottura avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Robson.#T1#
Robson throws a shot to the body.
Robson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bottura.#CL2#
Robson closes the distance and clinches.
Bottura misses with the head strike.
Robson lands a left hand.
Robson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bottura controls his hands.
Robson lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Robson.
A shot in the inside from Bottura.
Bottura lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Robson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Robson working aggressively here.
Bottura prevents a body shot from Robson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bottura.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bottura misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bottura.
Robson blocking some punches.
Bottura lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Robson misses with some punches.
Robson lands with a short shot to the head.
Robson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bottura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Robson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Robson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bottura scores with a hook to the body.
Bottura lands with a short shot to the head.
Robson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura blocks an uppercut.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bottura lands a nice uppercut.
Robson misses with a body punch.
Bottura blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bottura fails to land.
Robson misses with some punches. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robson.
Bottura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robson misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura can't find room to land a body shot as Robson controls the action.
Robson misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
A short uppercut from Robson.
Bottura swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bottura controls his hands.
Robson misses with the head strike.
Bottura swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura blocks an uppercut.
Bottura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Bottura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Robson misses with some punches.
Robson tries to throw a body punch but Bottura avoids it by throwing Robson back against the cage.
Bottura throws a punch but it's blocked by Robson.
Robson blocking some punches.
Robson lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Bottura.
Robson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bottura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Robson presses Bottura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Robson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bottura.
Robson working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bottura.
Bottura digs a right hand into Robson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Robson's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Oliver Robson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bottura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Robson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robson avoids the body shot from Bottura.
Bottura tries to land a leg kick but Robson saw it coming and moves away.
Robson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Robson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bottura connects with a leg kick.
Robson ducks right into an uppercut from Bottura.
Some wild striking there from Bottura. #CL#
Bottura moves into the clinch successfully.
Bottura lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robson.
Bottura misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Bottura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Bottura. #T1#
Good body shot from Bottura.
Bottura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Robson.
Bottura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Robson scores with a shot to the side of Bottura's head.
Robson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Robson.
Bottura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Robson.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
Robson misses with the head strike.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Robson digs a right hand into Bottura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bottura's gas tank.
Bottura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robson tries to work over Bottura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Robson gets through Bottura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Robson blocks an uppercut.
Bottura has a couple of punches blocked by Robson.
Robson blocks an uppercut.
Bottura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bottura pushes Robson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Robson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bottura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robson's elbow.
Robson has a couple of punches blocked by Bottura.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robson.
Bottura can't find room to land a body shot as Robson controls the action.
Bottura throws a punch but it's blocked by Robson.
A shot in the inside from Bottura.
Oliver Robson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Robson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bottura blocks an uppercut.
Robson tries to throw a body punch but Bottura avoids it by throwing Robson back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Bottura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bottura is working Robson over against the cage.
Robson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bottura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robson blocks a body shot from Bottura.
Nice body punch from Bottura.
Bottura has a couple of punches blocked by Robson.
Robson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bottura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bottura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bottura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
Robson misses with the head strike.
Bottura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bottura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bottura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bottura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Bottura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bottura misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Robson on the 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!
Bottura lands a shoulder strike.
Robson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Bottura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robson's efforts to push away.
Bottura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bottura working aggressively here.
Robson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bottura working aggressively here.
Bottura slows down the pace here.
Bottura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robson misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Matteo Bottura will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Robson throws out a loose jab but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Robson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Robson connects with a body shot that sends Bottura's belly button to the back.
Robson avoids the body shot from Bottura.
Robson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bottura moves out of range as Robson strikes.
Robson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Robson misses its intended target.
Bottura is looking to counter punch.
Bottura checks a low kick from Robson.
Bottura throws the left hand but Robson avoids the punch easily.
Bottura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Bottura.
It looked like Bottura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Robson.
Bottura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robson.
Bottura works Robson's body with a nice hook.
A slow jab from Bottura misses its intended target. #T1#
Robson looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
Bottura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robson lands a head shot.
Robson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matteo Bottura is winning the standup battle so far.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robson.
Robson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Robson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bottura scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson lands with an uppercut that bounces Bottura off the cage and back into range.
Robson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bottura.
Robson misses with a straight left.
Bottura throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Robson.
Bottura lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Robson misses.
Robson jabs at Bottura's body.#T2#
Bottura scores with a jab to the jaw.
Robson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bottura's head backwards.#CL#
Bottura instigates a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bottura.
Robson tries to throw a body punch but Bottura avoids it by throwing Robson back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bottura fails to land.
Robson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robson tries a body shot but Bottura blocks it.
Robson tries to throw a body punch but Bottura avoids it by throwing Robson back against the cage.
Bottura misses with a body punch.
Bottura working aggressively here.
Bottura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Robson tries a body shot but Bottura blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bottura as Robson tries to tie him up.
Bottura lands a right hand. #T3#
Bottura scores with a shot to the side of Robson's head.
Robson blocks a body shot from Bottura.
Bottura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bottura's elbow.
Robson can't break the clinch.
Bottura throws a punch but it's blocked by Robson.
Robson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bottura tries to work over Robson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bottura blocking some punches.
Bottura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bottura.
Nice body punch from Bottura - that landed with a thud.
Bottura pushes Robson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bottura lands a body punch.
Robson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Bottura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bottura misses with a body punch.
Robson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bottura lands a nice shot to the body.
Bottura lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Robson or not.
Robson takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bottura misses with a punch on the inside.
Robson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Bottura.
Robson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bottura blocking some punches.
Bottura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bottura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Robson.
Robson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Bottura clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4##CL#
Bottura has Robson up against the cage in a clinch.
Bottura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Robson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robson.
Bottura misses with some punches.
A short right from Bottura on the inside.
Robson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bottura.
Bottura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bottura.
Robson misses with some punches.
Robson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Botturas head.
Bottura cracks Robson with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bottura lands a shot to the body.
Robson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bottura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bottura controls his hands.
Robson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bottura fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T1#
Robson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the liver by Bottura. Beautiful body shot.
Bottura misses with a looping left.
A big right from Bottura misses.
Bottura scoring well with a low kick there.
Robson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bottura under the eye.
Robson throws a shot from downtown. Bottura moves away and avoids it.
Robson moves away from the strike by Bottura.
Bottura misses with a hook.
Robson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bottura.
Bottura connects with a jab.
Robson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bottura swings for the body but Robson moves out of range.
Robson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bottura throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Bottura ducks right into an uppercut from Robson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bottura jabs Robson right on the nose. Robson blinks but takes it well.
Bottura connects with a body shot that sends Robson's belly button to the back.
Bottura throws a big shot that misses.
Robson catches Bottura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A solid leg kick lands there for Robson.
Bottura throws a hook to the side of Robson's head but Robson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robson throws a poor cross that misses
and Bottura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bottura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robson tries to counter with a clinch but Bottura shakes him off and moves away.
Bottura connects with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Bottura's head coaches at Memento Mori that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Robson misses with a leg kick.
Bottura connects with a leg kick.
Bottura slips a jab from Robson.
A little feinted left hand from Bottura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bottura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Robson. Robson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3##CL2#
Robson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bottura scores with a shot to the side of Robson's head.
Robson working aggressively here.
Bottura working aggressively here.
Robson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bottura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robson blocking some punches.
Bottura throws a head punch that misses.
Robson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robson.
Robson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bottura.
Bottura scores with a hook to the body.
Bottura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura misses with a body punch.
Bottura misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Bottura misses with some punches.
Robson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Bottura digs a right hand underneath Robson's ribcage. Robson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Robson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Bottura can't find room to land a body shot as Robson controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robson has a couple of punches blocked by Bottura.
Robson tries a body shot but Bottura blocks it.
Bottura lands a body punch.
Bottura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bottura blocking some punches.
Bottura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
Bottura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bottura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Bottura had his way with Oliver Robson in that round.
That's time! Bottura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Robson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
Robson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Robson tries to clinch up.
Bottura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bottura lands a slapping body shot.
Bottura lands a jab to Robson's midsection.
Good work by Bottura as he checks the leg kick.
Bottura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bottura lands a jab to the nose.
Bottura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robson manages to avoid it.
Bottura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robson.
Bottura connects with a crisp jab.
Robson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robson misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Bottura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Nice jab there from Bottura.
Robson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
Bottura looks to land a right hand but Robson moved out of range.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Robson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bottura slips a jab from Robson.
As Robson backs away, Bottura returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bottura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Robson is able to avoid easily.
Bottura scores with the left hand. Robson knows he should have avoided that one.
Robson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bottura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bottura throwing a counter right hand but Robson manages to avoid it.
Bottura throws a solid leg kick but Robson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bottura.
Bottura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Robson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bottura looks to land a right hand but Robson moved out of range.
Robson misses with a hook to the body
and Bottura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bottura misses with a straight left.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Robson looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
Matteo Bottura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Bottura tries to bum rush Robson with a series of wild strikes but Robson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bottura loads up on a big right hand but Robson slips the punch.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura ducks right into an uppercut from Robson.
Bottura scores with a jab. Robson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bottura loads up on a big right hand but Robson slips the punch.
Bottura doesn't manage to clinch there - Robson circles away.
Bottura defending well as Robson loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Robson finds it's way through Bottura's defenses.
Robson blocks the body kick.
Bottura scores with a sloppy right hand. Robson should have avoided that one.
Robson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
Bottura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Bottura misses the target.
Robson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Robson throws a leg kick but Bottura sees it coming and moves out of range.
Robson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bottura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bottura jabs at Robson's body.
Bottura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Robson throws a shot from downtown. Bottura moves away and avoids it.
Robson misses with a shot to the body
and Bottura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bottura counters with a stiff right hand.
Bottura misses with an uppercut.
Robson throws out a leg kick but Bottura moves out of range and Robson only half commits.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bottura.
Robson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bottura slips a jab from Robson.
Robson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oliver Robson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Bottura throws a hook to the side of Robson's head but Robson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bottura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robson can do to turn this around?
Robson throws a hook to the side of Bottura's head but Bottura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bottura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Robson.#CL#
Bottura clinches up with Robson and pushes him back against the cage.
Robson misses with a body punch.
Robson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bottura blocks a body shot from Robson.
Robson misses with the head strike.
Robson misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robson.
Robson working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matteo Bottura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bottura has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matteo Bottura!
Matteo Bottura retains his welterweight title!

Event: LAFC 45
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Bastiat throws a body punch but Robson moves out of range.
Bastiat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Robson counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Bastiat misses.
Bastiat looks to land a combination but Robson avoids it well.
Robson tries to work over Bastiat's front leg with a kick but Bastiat checks it.
Robson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bastiat throws a body shot but no joy.
Bastiat missing with a left hand there. Robson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bastiat.
Robson misses with an uppercut.
Bastiat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick from Robson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robson misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bastiat misses with a wild combination.
Robson takes one to the side of the head.
Robson slips a jab and a cross from Bastiat. #T1#
A shot to the body from Bastiat misses
and Robson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robson lands a glancing blow to the side of Bastiat's head.
Bastiat is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#Bastiat is rocked!
Bastiat throws a body punch but Robson moves out of range.
Bastiat is still on wobbly legs! Can Robson finish him?
Robson throws a body punch but Bastiat moves out of range.
Bastiat seems to have recovered his senses.
Robson misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Robson tenderised Bastiat's leg. Bastiat is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Robson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robson tests Bastiat's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bastiat.
Bastiat misses with a body shot
and Bastiat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bastiat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bastiat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robson moves away.
Bastiat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bastiat is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Robson rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastiat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Robson counters with a nice body shot.
Robson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bastiat darts in looking for a takedown but Robson gets double underhooks and turns Bastiat into the cage.
Robson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Bastiat swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Robson counters with a big right hand! Oh Bastiat is in trouble here! Robson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Robson!
A relieved looking Oliver Robson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: LAFC Fight Night
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Robson misses with a looping left.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Robson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chungus.
Robson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chungus feints a jab promting Robson to slip. Chungus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Robson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Robson scores with a leg kick.
Chungus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chungus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been told by Robson's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chungus moves in looking to clinch but Robson pushes him off.
Robson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chungus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Robson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Robson closes the distance and pushes Chungus back into the cage.
Chungus wants to stall.
A short body shot lands from Robson as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robson.
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!
Robson digs a right hand underneath Chungus's ribcage. Chungus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Robson. #T1#
Robson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chungus blocking some punches.
Robson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chungus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robson lands a right hand. #ROC#Chungus is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Robson as the two fighters clinch.
Chungus takes a shot to the head.
Chungus is still on wobbly legs! Can Robson finish him?
Robson lands a big right hand that drops Chungus! The killer instinct kicks in and Robson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Robson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Robson!
An out of breath Oliver Robson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: LAFC 38
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Robson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haze .
Robson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Robson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haze is able to avoid easily.
Robson connects with a body shot.
Haze is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Robson throws a body punch but Haze moves out of range.
Haze throws a hook but Robson blocks it.
Robson avoids the body shot from Haze .
Robson scores with a jab.
Robson tests Haze 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Robson.
Haze walks into a left hand.
Haze lands a nice looking body shot.
Haze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robson.
Darryl Haze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haze slips a straight right by Robson.#T1#
Haze misses with a wild body shot.
Haze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haze lands with a nice body punch.
Haze shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Haze connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice uppercut there from Robson.
Haze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robson but Robson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Robson avoids the body shot from Haze .
Robson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slow jab from Robson misses its intended target.
Haze misses with a body punch
and Robson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Haze misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Robson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Robson misses. #T2#
Haze throws a right hand that misses
and Robson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Robson sizes up Haze with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haze .
Oliver Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darryl Haze .
Haze throws a leg kick but Robson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Robson throws a jab when Haze was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haze . Robson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haze throws a hook but Robson blocks it.
Haze misses with a jab to the body
and Robson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Haze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haze misses the body punch
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Haze looks to throw the jab but Robson is out of range.
It looked like Robson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson throwing a counter right hand but Haze manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Robson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Robson scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick lands for Robson.
Haze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haze tries to move into range but Robson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Haze throws a sloppy body shot
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut.
Haze slips under a jab.
Haze lands with an overhand left.
Haze chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haze is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Robson rather than just go for the knockout.
Robson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Robson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haze slips a straight right by Robson.#T4#
Haze ducks right into an uppercut from Robson.
Haze takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Robson motions for Haze to come forward. Robson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robson lands the left hand.
Robson tries to land a leg kick but Haze saw it coming and moves away.
Robson misses with a wild combination.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haze manages to avoid it.
Robson throws a low kick but Haze avoids it.#TD2#
Haze shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Haze trying to control from half guard but Robson is working away.
Haze is taking a breather. Robson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Haze lands an overhand right.
Haze stuns Robson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Haze shoots in and drives through. Robson sprawls well.
A jab from Haze misses.
Robson throws out a loose jab but Haze uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Haze misses.
Robson lands a jab to Haze 's midsection.
Haze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robson.
Robson is looking to counter punch.
Robson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Haze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robson.
Oliver Robson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Robson misses.
Haze 's coach down at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (16 COACHES) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haze 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Haze staying out of range there.
Haze connects with a body shot.
Haze looks to land a left hand but Robson moved out of range nicely.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Robson misses the target.
Haze throws a lazy uppercut
and Robson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haze misses with a shot to the body
and Haze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haze swings for the body but Robson moves out of range.
Robson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haze throws out the jab.
Haze will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Haze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Robson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haze .
Haze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Nice cross by Haze .
Haze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robson is looking to counter punch.
Robson throws a solid leg kick but Haze takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Robson.
Haze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robson was well out of range. Poor timing from Haze .
Haze throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Robson lands an overhand right.
Haze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robson.
Robson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haze . Robson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haze takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Haze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Haze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robson was well out of range. Poor timing from Haze .
Robson misses with a body shot.
Robson with a nice cross.
A big right from Haze misses.
Haze throws a predictable looking body shot
and Robson counters with a stiff right hand.
Haze throws a body shot but no joy.
Robson avoids the body shot from Haze . #T3#
A jab lands there for Robson.
Robson takes a swing at Haze 's ribcage but misses.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Robson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haze takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Haze throws a leg kick which misses Robson's front leg but catches the back leg as Robson tries to avoid it.
Robson lands with a hook. Haze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Haze moves out of range of the strikes.
Haze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robson throwing a counter right hand but Haze manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Robson finds it's target.#ROC#Haze is rocked!
Robson throws an overhand right that drops Haze like a sack of potatoes! Robson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Robson!
A relieved looking Oliver Robson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: LAFC 33
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Widenose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robson.
Widenose half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Robson. No joy for Widenose on that attempt.
Widenose tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robson swivels and escapes.
Robson lands a jab.
Widenose has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Robson looks to land a right hand but Widenose moved out of range.
Widenose moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Widenose looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Robson! #T1##CL#
Widenose clinches up with Robson and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Widenose.
Widenose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Widenose wants to break free but Robson has control.
Widenose pressing his opponent against the cage.
Widenose wants to take the fight to the mat but Robson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Widenose prevents a body shot from Robson.
Stalling in the clinch from Widenose.
Robson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Widenose goes for a takedown in the clinch but Robson prevents it.
Robson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Widenoses head. #T2##TD#
Widenose jumps guard and drags Robson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Widenose tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Widenose is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Widenose looking for a guillotine here but Robson defends easily. #SUB#
Widenose looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Robson passes into half guard.
Widenose is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Widenose is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Widenose looking for submissions off his back.
Robson tries to pass to full mount but Widenose defends it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Widenose is doing well to control the position and prevent Robson from advancing to side control.
Widenose is trying to get back to full guard.
Robson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Widenose is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robson's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Widenose is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Robson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Robson for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Robson as he connects with a hook.
Robson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Robson throws a jab but it's blocked by Widenose.
Widenose half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Robson scores with a sloppy right hand. Widenose should have avoided that one.
Widenose staying out of range there.
Widenose appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Robson counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Robson misses with a right hand #TD#
and Widenose counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Robson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Widenose slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Widenose wants to sweep here but Robson controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Robson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Widenose is proving hard to escape from.
Widenose controlling Robson's posture.
Robson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Robson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Widenose has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robson has managed to get both his arms back between Widenose's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Widenose is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robson is aware though and is defending well.
Bofur Widenose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Widenose trying to control the position.
Robson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Widenose is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Robson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Widenose has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robson has managed to get both his arms back between Widenose's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Widenose looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Robson is defending well. Widenose quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Robson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Widenose celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bofur Widenose!
During a confident post fight interview, Bofur Widenose thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: LAFC 28
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Gallahad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robson pinned against the cage. Robson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robson missing with a left hand there. Gallahad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gallahad half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A nice combination there by Robson. #TD#
Gallahad shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Robson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Gallahad is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gallahad controls the pace.#T1#
Robson keeping moving, preventing Gallahad from controlling successfully.
Gallahad sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gallahad wants to control from the top but Robson keeps moving.
Robson keeping full guard, as Gallahad tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallahad seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gallahad counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robson is trying to control the position but Gallahad postures up. #SUB#
Gallahad drops back, looking for a kneebar! Robson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Robson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Robson! #REVB#
Gallahad manages to work his way to half guard, despite Robson's best efforts.
Robson is trying to control the action in half guard but Gallahad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Gallahad is trying to get back to full guard.
Gallahad is trying to control but can't.
Gallahad works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Gallahad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Gallahad is looking for a triangle but Robson pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Gallahad throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Robson escapes and throws Gallahad's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Robson wants to control but Gallahad is keeping him busy. #T4#
Gallahad tries to bench press Robson off him but Robson keeps the position.
Gallahad can't do much from the bottom here.
Gallahad is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Oliver Robson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Robson throws an overhand right that lands on Gallahad's shoulder, as Gallahad tries to avoid the shot.
Gallahad has a takedown stuffed.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson misses with a straight left.
Gallahad feinted with a counter takedown.
Robson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gallahad under the eye.
Robson with a nice cross.
Robson cracks Gallahad with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson misses the shot to the body.
Gallahad changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gallahad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gallahad slips under a jab.
Gallahad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Robson sprawls and moves away.
Robson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Gallahad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Robson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Robson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gallahad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robson lands with a right hand.
Robson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Robson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gallahad is out of range.
Gallahad half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oliver Robson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice jab there from Robson.
Gallahad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Auric Gallahad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robson works Gallahad's body with a nice hook.
Gallahad doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Robson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
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!
Robson tests Gallahad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3##TD#
Gallahad dives in and scores a takedown into Robson's guard.

Robson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gallahad missing with knees to the body.
Robson lands a body punch.
Gallahad changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Robson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Robson. No joy for Gallahad on that attempt.
Robson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Robson misses #TD#
and Gallahad counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robson is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Gallahad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robson, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Gallahad is looking to take a break and control but Robson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Gallahad tries for a kimura but Robson is defending well.
Robson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gallahad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gallahad tries to move to mount but Robson blocks the move with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gallahad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robson.
Gallahad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Robson misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Gallahad counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Robson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gallahad dives into side control. #REVB#
Gallahad is trying to move to mount but Robson reverses beautifully and ends up in Gallahad's guard. #SUB#
Gallahad looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Robson passes into half guard.
Gallahad gets full guard.
Robson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Robson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gallahad seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Gallahad looking for a guillotine here but Robson defends easily.
Gallahad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gallahad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Robson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gallahad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robson has managed to get both his arms back between Gallahad's legs - danger averted.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Gallahad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gallahad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Robson's guard. #REVR#
Gallahad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Robson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Gallahad sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Robson's guard.
Gallahad passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gallahad is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gallahad tries to control but Robson wriggling away.
Gallahad is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Robson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Robson is trying desperately to improve position.
Oliver Robson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gallahad controlling his opponent.
Gallahad wants to control the pace but Robson is squirming around nicely.
Auric Gallahad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Auric Gallahad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Robson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: GOLD & GLORY
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
Christ misses with a body kick.
Christ circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robson staying out of range there.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christ walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Robson throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
Robson lands with a straight right. Christ didn't see that one coming.
Christ is looking to land body kicks.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson throws a big shot that misses.
Robson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Robson scores with a nice right hand.
Christ scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robson lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
Robson swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Christ steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Robson moves away from the strike by Christ.
Robson lands a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christ slips a straight right by Robson.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ blocks a jab.
Christ swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Robson has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Robson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Robson.
Christ misses with a body punch.
Christ lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robson.
Christ taking a breather.
Robson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christ blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Robson lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christ pushes Robson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robson lands a nice uppercut.
Christ tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Robson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christ takes one to the side of the head.
Robson shoots in looking for a takedown but Christ manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Robson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Robson misses the target.
Christ appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've been told by Robson's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Christ throws a lazy right hand but Robson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Robson tests Christ's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robson wants to clinch up but Christ keeps it at a distance.
Christ looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Christ on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Robson clinches with his opponent.
Christ fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Christ lands a left hand.
Robson tries to throw a body punch but Christ avoids it by throwing Robson back against the cage.
Robson misses with the head strike.
Robson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Christ is trying to push Robson away but Robson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Robson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robson.
Christ tries to work over Robson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christ.
A short right from Christ.
Christ is trying to push Robson away but Robson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Robson prevents a body shot from Christ.
Robson blocking some punches.
Christ wants to break free but Robson has control. #BC2#
Christ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christ just misses with a punch to the body.
Robson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Robson lands a nice shot that snaps Christ's head back.
Robson tries to clinch but Christ is having none of it.
Robson cracks Christ with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christ missing with a left hand there. Robson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Christ misses with a straight right.
Christ checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Robson.
Christ lands a nice looking body shot.
Christ misses the jab.
Christ throws a body punch but Robson moves out of range.
Christ comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Robson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Robson avoids the body shot from Christ.
Robson lands a jab to Christ's midsection.
Robson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christ swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christ is trying to counter with his kicks.
Christ avoids the body shot from Robson.
A little jabbing left from Christ on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christ scores with a punch to the head.
Robson avoids the head kick by Christ.
Robson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Robson motions for Christ to come forward. Robson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christ follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Robson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Robson wants to clinch up but Christ keeps it at a distance.
Robson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christ can do to turn this around?
Robson loads up on a big right hand but Christ slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson lands a nice shot to the body.
Christ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christ throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robson tries to counter by clinching up but Christ breaks away and moves out of range.
Robson doesn't manage to clinch there - Christ circles away. #T1#
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christ throws a jab when Robson was well out of range.
Robson moves away from the strike by Christ.
Christ swings for the body but Robson moves out of range.
Robson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Good exchange - Robson coming out on top.
Christ ducks right into an uppercut from Robson.
Christ lands a right hook to the body.
Christ avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robson misses with a shot to the body
and Christ counters with a left to the body.
Robson misses with a kick to the body
and Christ counters with a nice body kick.
Robson wants to clinch
and Christ counters with a left to the body.
Christ scores with a jab to the body.
Christ throws out a loose jab but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Robson wants to clinch up but Christ keeps it at a distance.
Christ only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Christ misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robson throws a lazy uppercut
and Christ counters with a straight right hand.
Oliver Robson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Christ.
Robson slips under a jab from Christ.
Robson throws a nice looking combination but Christ bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Robson instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Robson presses Christ against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Robson blocks an uppercut.
Christ lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
Christ swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robson throws a punch but it's blocked by Christ.
Robson swings wildly with an uppercut but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A short right from Christ on the inside. #BC2#
Christ pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robson fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Christ misses with a body kick.
Robson is looking to counter the offense by Christ and move into the clinch.
Robson scores with a nice strike.
Christ misses with a low kick.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christ connects with a nice looking jab.
Christ takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christ. Robson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Christ.
Christ avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christ lands a nice hook to Robson's body. Robson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Christ gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Robson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Robson swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Robson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robson moves out of range as Christ strikes.
Robson misses the body punch
letting Christ counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Robson there.
Christ fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Christ throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Robson counters by moving into the clinch.
Christ is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Robson prevents a body shot from Christ.
Christ is looking to break free of the clinch but Robson has double underhooks.
Christ swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Judah Christ will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Robson tries to clinch up
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Robson catches Christ right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Judah Christ has been cut.
Robson throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it.
Christ blocks a leg kick.
Robson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christ thinks about the counter body kick.
Christ takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ looks to land a body kick but Robson moved away.
Christ scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Robson scores with a three punch combo!
Robson scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Christ.#T1#
Robson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christ.
Robson throws a right and a left that Christ avoids nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Robson as he connects with a hook.
Christ scores with a jab. Robson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Robson lands with a straight right. Christ didn't see that one coming.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christ was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
Robson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robson throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it.
Robson swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Christ doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Robson tries to clinch but Christ moves out of range.
Robson throws a low kick but Christ moves out of range easily.
Christ pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Christ throws the kick towards the body but Robson avoids it.
Christ misses the jab.
Christ lands with a good body shot.
Christ on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robson closes the distance but Christ moves to the side
and Christ counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robson thinking.
Robson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christ sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christ is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robson with a body shot.
Christ throws a body punch but Robson moves out of range.
Robson cracks Christ with a good jab.
Robson throws a sloppy body shot
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robson wants to clinch up but Christ keeps it at a distance.
Robson staying out of range there.#T3#
Robson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christ manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Robson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Christ misses with a hook. Robson ducked under it nicely.
Robson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Robson tries to close the distance and clinch but Christ swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Christ counters with a body kick.
Robson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Christ is out of range and Robson settles back down.
Christ misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robson. #CL#
Robson darts in and clinches Christ up against the cage.
Robson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Christ - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Christ breaks the clinch.
Christ misses with a hook. Robson ducked under it nicely.
Robson closes the distance but Christ moves to the side
and Christ counters with a nice body shot.
Christ ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robson moves away.#T4#
Robson looks to land a right hand but Christ moved out of range.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robson slips under a jab from Christ.
Robson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Christ keeps the fight on the outside.
Christ swings for the body but Robson moves out of range.
Christ lands a slapping body shot.
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!#CL#
Robson clinches with his opponent.
Christ swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Christ breaks from the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Robson.
Robson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Christ's hands.
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
A nice side step and Christ releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Robson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Christ has time to react.

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 Oliver Robson.
Well Robson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GFC 23 -
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Haze tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robson defends well and Haze ends up having to push Robson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Haze has been working on his balance at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (16 COACHES), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Robson.
Haze can't break the clinch.
Robson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haze or not.
Robson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haze .
Nice body punch from Robson.
Haze is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Robson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haze 's elbow.
Haze is trying to break the clinch but Robson is controlling him.
Robson presses Haze against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Robson lands with a light punch inside.
Robson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Robson.
Haze is breathing heavily.
Robson lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Robson - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Robson.
Robson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Robson scores with a shot to the side of Haze 's head.
A nice left hand lands by Robson.
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!
Haze tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robson avoids it.#T1#
Haze blocks the elbow strike.
Haze throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Robson cracks Haze with a nice body shot.
Robson pushes Haze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Robson - that landed with a thud.
Haze blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Robson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haze backwards.
Robson scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Robson.
Nice body punch from Robson - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robson.
Robson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Robson.
Robson presses Haze against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Robson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haze backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robson lands an uppercut.
Robson lands a shoulder strike.
Robson gets through Haze 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Robson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#Haze is rocked!
Robson dips a shoulder and cracks Haze with a mighty uppercut! Haze falls back against the cage and Robson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Haze is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Robson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Robson!
After winning the bout, Oliver Robson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GFC 21 - Armando vs. Christ
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Chungus missing with a left hand there. Robson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chungus scores with a nice right hand.
Chungus is looking to clinch but Robson is avoiding it.
Chungus sets himself, and Robson steps forward looking for the clinch! Chungus avoids it this time.#TD#
Chungus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Robson's half guard.
Robson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Chungus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chungus is looking to take a break and control but Robson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson wants to get back to full guard.
Robson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Chungus trying to control the action but Robson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Chungus wants to free his trapped foot but Robson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Chungus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Robson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chungus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chungus trying to mount his opponent but Robson defends it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chungus trying to control the pace.
Robson desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circling - Chungus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chungus throws a jab but it's blocked by Robson.
Oliver Robson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Chungus is just out of range.
Chungus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Robson throws the left hand but Chungus avoids the punch easily.
Robson wants to clinch.
Robson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chungus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Chungus does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Chungus misses the target.#CL2#
Robson rushes Chungus and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robson.
Chungus looking to stall.
Robson lands with a light punch inside.
Robson has a couple of punches blocked by Chungus.
Robson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Robson on the inside.
Robson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robson swings wildly with an uppercut but Chungus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chungus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chungus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Robson on the inside. #T4#
Robson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Robson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chungus's elbow.
Robson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chungus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on Chungus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Robson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chungus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chungus has a couple of punches blocked by Robson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Chungus is rocked!
Robson dips a shoulder and cracks Chungus with a mighty uppercut! Chungus falls back against the cage and Robson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Chungus is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Robson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GFC 15 - Armando vs. Jammer
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Robson scores with a decent looking hook.
Robson slips under a jab from Cleveland.
Robson misses the shot to the body.
Robson throws a hook but Cleveland blocks it.
Robson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Robson scores with a hook to the body. Cleveland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Cleveland.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cleveland manages to avoid it.
Cleveland throws out a counter right but Robson avoids it with no problem.
Cleveland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cleveland throws a right hand that misses
letting Robson counter with a right hand.
Robson lands with a straight right. Cleveland didn't see that one coming.
Cleveland looks to score with a jab to the body but Robson is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Cleveland.
We've been told by Robson's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cleveland throws a hook but Robson avoids it easily.
Robson misses with an uppercut. Cleveland saw that one coming.
Cleveland is looking for the big counter here.
Cleveland has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
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!
Cleveland looks to throw the jab but Robson is out of range.
Cleveland falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Robson moves into the clinch.
Cleveland tries to break the clinch but Robson is controlling the position.
Robson tries to throw a body punch but Cleveland avoids it by throwing Robson back against the cage. #T1##BC2#
Cleveland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cleveland misses with a wild combination.
Cleveland staying out of range there.
Cleveland misses with a combination
and Robson counters with a straight right hand.
Robson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cleveland.
Cleveland misses with a hook
and Robson counters with a nice body shot.
Cleveland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Robson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cleveland misses with a looping left.
Cleveland scores with a jab.
Cleveland scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Cleveland misses.
Cleveland misses with a wild combination.
Roger Cleveland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson moves away from the strike by Cleveland.
Cleveland takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Robson.
Cleveland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cleveland throws an off balance right hand
and Robson counters with a right hand to the body.
Robson ducks under a wild hook from Cleveland.
Robson loads up on a big right hand but Cleveland slips the punch.
Cleveland lands a jab.
Robson throws a lazy right hand but Cleveland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cleveland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robson.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cleveland was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
Robson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cleveland moves forwards but Robson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cleveland swings widly with a right hand
and Robson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cleveland throws a hook but Robson avoids it easily.
Cleveland misses with a two punch combination.
Robson misses with a hook. Cleveland ducked under it nicely.
Cleveland looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cleveland throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Robson moves into the clinch.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Cleveland's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Robson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleveland is trying to force a seperation but Robson has the dominant position.
Robson tries to work over Cleveland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cleveland has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Robson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleveland prevents a body shot from Robson.
Cleveland tries to circle away but Robson has him pinned against the cage.
Robson swings wildly with an uppercut but Cleveland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cleveland's elbow.
Cleveland stalling in the clinch but Robson improves position.
Cleveland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Cleveland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Cleveland lands an impressive looking overhand right. Robson doesn't seem phased though.
Cleveland lands a jab to the head.
A big right from Robson misses.
Robson misses with a hook. Cleveland ducked under it nicely.
Cleveland throws a hook but Robson avoids it easily.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Robson.
Robson lands a jab.
Robson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robson misses with a looping right.
Cleveland might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cleveland misses with an uppercut. Robson saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robson lands a nice looking body shot.
Robson cracks Cleveland with a right hand to the side of the head.
Robson moves out of range of the strikes.
Robson ducks under a wild hook from Cleveland.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cleveland.
Robson scores with a decent looking hook.
Cleveland looks to land a combination but Robson avoids it well.
Robson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cleveland connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robson momentarily.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cleveland was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
Robson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleveland is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Oliver Robson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cleveland blocks a low kick nicely.
Cleveland misses with a right hand #CL#
and Robson moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Robson.
Robson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cleveland is trying to break the clinch but Robson has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Cleveland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robson blocks a jab.
Cleveland stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Robson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Cleveland drops Robson with a beautiful combination! Robson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cleveland is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Robson is rocked!
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!
Cleveland connects with a stiff jab that staggers Robson - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roger Cleveland!

Event: GFC 11 - Cable vs. Fisticuffs
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Lisko takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Lisko clinches with his opponent.
Robson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lisko backwards.
Robson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robson lands a body punch.
Lisko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robson lands a nice shot to the body.
Lisko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Robson lands with a light punch inside.
Robson managing to block the knees to the body from Lisko. #TD#
Lisko pulls guard successfully.
Robson trying to control but Lisko is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lisko looking to control.
Robson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lisko keeping moving, preventing Robson from controlling successfully.
Robson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Robson wants to control but Lisko is keeping him busy.
Robson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lisko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Robson staying calm.
Lisko is looking to reverse the position.
Robson wants to control but Lisko is keeping him busy.
Lisko is looking for a sweep.
Robson is looking to take a break and control but Lisko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You can see the frustration on Lisko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lisko trying to remain calm as Robson controls from the top position.
Lisko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Robson trying to control the action but Lisko is working from the bottom.
Lisko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lisko struggling a bit here.
Robson is looking to take a break and control but Lisko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Lisko prevents Robson from improving position.
Robson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Robson is looking to take a break and control but Lisko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lisko!
Lisko wants to hold on but Robson pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robson looking to control but Lisko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lisko wants to control but Robson is having none of it.
Robson controlling from mount.
Lisko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lisko tries to lock up and control but Robson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lisko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lisko tries to lock up and control but Robson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lisko is squirming around, avoiding Robson's attempts to control the action.
Lisko tries to hold on but Robson postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lisko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A clash of legs there as Lisko blocks the low kick.
Lisko feinted with a counter takedown.
Lisko slips a straight right by Robson.
Lisko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Robson.
Nice defenses there by Lisko.
Lisko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lisko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lisko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Robson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lisko.
Lisko throws a head kick that misses.
Robson misses with an uppercut.
Robson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lisko.
Lisko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Robson lands a nice looking body shot.
Robson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lisko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robson finds it's way round the side to connect with Lisko's head.
Lisko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice straight punches there by Robson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Robson.
Lisko shoots in and drives through. Robson sprawls well.#CL#
Lisko forces Robson back against the cage and clinches.
Robson scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robson.
Our sources have told us that Lisko has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robson tries to throw a body punch but Lisko avoids it by throwing Robson back against the cage. #KD2#
Robson drops Lisko with a big knee straight up the middle! Lisko is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Lisko is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jordan Lisko has been cut.#T2#
Lisko walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Lisko limp body while Robson jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2021

#R1#
Robson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Van Fleet is looking for a counter combo.
Robson thuds his right hand into Van Fleet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Fleet shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robson counters with a right hand to the body.
Van Fleet wants to clinch.
Robson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson lands a nice looking body shot.
Robson lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Fleet is breathing heavily.
Robson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Van Fleet is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#Van Fleet is rocked!#T1#
Van Fleet is aggressively charging in as Robson backs up avoiding any damage. Robson tosses out a jab and Van Fleet runs right into it face first! Van Fleet is out cold! Robson dropped down on all fours and is barking in Van Fleet's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oliver Robson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2021

#R1#
Robson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dixon in his tracks.
Robson digs a good hook to Dixon's body.
Robson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheers as Robson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dixon doesn't seem phased though.
Dixon swinging wildly here.
Robson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dixon throws a low kick, looking for Robson's leg but Robson calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Dixon moves into the clinch.
Robson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dixon blocking some punches.
Dixon is pushing Robson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Robson lands an uppercut.
Dixon prevents a body shot from Robson.
Robson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dixon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Robson is defending well.
Robson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dixon. #T1#
Robson tries to work over Dixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robson.
Dixon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Robson up against the cage.#TD#
Dixon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Robson regains guard immediately.
Robson is trying to keep Dixon in close.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck.
Dixon content to stall in guard here. #SU#
Dixon stands up and waves to Robson to follow him. #T2#
Robson cracks Dixon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson thuds his right hand into Dixon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dixon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Robson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Robson enables Dixon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Robson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dixon works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Dixon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Dixon.
Robson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Dixon is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Robson has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Dixon has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Robson taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Dixon doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Dixon!

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