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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darrell Newsome (ranked 817 p4p, 1054 weight class) and Alain Aspect (ranked 118 p4p, 156 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Alain Aspect acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darrell Newsome!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alain Aspect!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aspect throws a hook but Newsome avoids it easily.
Aspect uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newsome.
Newsome throws a solid leg kick but Aspect takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Newsome.
Newsome scores with a jab. Aspect acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aspect moves out of range as Newsome strikes.
Newsome looks to land a left hand but Aspect moved out of range nicely.
Newsome tries to keep at a distance but Aspect has taken the fight into the clinch.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newsome blocks an elbow strike.
Newsome scores with a shoulder strike.
Aspect misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aspect misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newsome is working Aspect over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Aspect avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newsome lands a left hand.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Newsome.
Newsome is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aspect is keeping busy.
A hook to the body from Newsome.
Newsome blocks the elbow strike.
Aspect misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newsome.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Aspect controls the action.
Newsome throws a punch but it's blocked by Aspect.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aspect lands an elbow inside that Newsome shrugs off.
It looks like Darrell Newsome has been cut.
Newsome lands a right hand.
Aspect gets through Newsome's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aspect lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Newsome.
Newsome takes a shot to the head.
Aspect misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aspect throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Newsome misses with some punches.
A short right from Aspect on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
Newsome makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aspect.
Aspect looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Aspect controls his hands.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Aspect controls the action.
Newsome makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Newsome lands with a short shot to the head.
Newsome misses with the head strike.
Aspect lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Aspect.
Newsome blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Aspect scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Aspect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aspect lands a right hand.
Aspect blocking some punches.
Aspect tries a body shot but Newsome blocks it.
Newsome throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newsome creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Aspect.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newsome.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Aspect controls the action.
Newsome lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Aspect throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aspect lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aspect scores with a shot to the side of Newsome's head.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Newsome's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
Aspect goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aspect misses with an elbow over the top.
Newsome lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aspect's elbow.
Newsome avoids a wild elbow strike from Aspect.
Newsome gets through Aspect's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aspect misses with a body punch.
Aspect lands with a short shot to the head.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aspect's elbow.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Newsome swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Aspect lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aspect pushes off an throws an elbow but Newsome leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aspect.
Aspect scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Newsome scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aspect can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newsome.
Newsome pushes Aspect back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newsome.
A nice left hand lands by Newsome.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alain Aspect will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darrell Newsome's cut.
That's time! Newsome's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aspect misses with a body shot
and Newsome counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newsome loads up on a big right hand but Aspect slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aspect. Newsome does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newsome's corner calls for a 1-2. Newsome obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aspect takes the fight into the clinch.
Aspect is working Newsome over against the cage.
Newsome lands a nice shot to the body.
Newsome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Aspect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newsome.
Newsome avoids the elbow strike from Aspect, against the cage.
Newsome stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newsome avoids the elbow strike from Aspect, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Aspect.
Newsome scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newsome throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aspects head.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newsome misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aspect lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome blocks an elbow strike from Aspect.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aspect misses with a body punch.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Aspect.
Aspect digs a right hand into Newsome's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newsome's gas tank.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aspect lands with a right to the head.
Newsome gets through Aspect's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newsome blocks an elbow strike.
Newsome lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newsome misses with a punch on the inside.
Newsome tries a body shot but Aspect blocks it.
Newsome avoids a wild elbow strike from Aspect.
Aspect lands an uppercut.
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
Aspect tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newsome's elbow.
Newsome tries to work over Aspect's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aspect throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Newsome throws a punch but it's blocked by Aspect.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aspect lands a nice elbow.
Newsome tries to work over Aspect's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aspect.
Aspect comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aspect misses with an elbow over the top.
Aspect blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short left from Aspect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newsome lands a nice shot to the body.
Aspect misses with an elbow strike.
Newsome softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Aspect controls the action.
Newsome lands with a light punch inside.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Newsome swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect gets through Newsome's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aspect's elbow.
Newsome tries a body shot but Aspect blocks it.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect is working Newsome over against the cage.
Aspect lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Newsome.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect is leaning against Newsome and scores with a nice uppercut 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!
Aspect pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newsome is looking to control Aspect's arms but Aspect gets an underhook and turns him. Now Newsome has his back to the cage.
Newsome throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aspects head.
Newsome dodges an elbow strike from Aspect.
A right hook to the body lands for Newsome.
Aspect pushes Newsome back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newsome lands with a left to the head.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsome.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome is leaning against Aspect and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Newsome takes an elbow to the temple.
Darrell Newsome's cut is getting worse.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newsome tries a body shot but Aspect blocks it.
Aspect tries to work over Newsome's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newsome lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alain Aspect will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darrell Newsome'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.
Newsome throws out a loose jab but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect looks to throw the jab but Newsome is out of range.
Aspect scores with a jab to the body.
Newsome swings for the body but Aspect moves out of range.
Aspect steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Newsome.
Aspect rushes Newsome and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Aspect.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Aspect avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Aspect as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome scores with a shoulder strike.
Aspect lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
A hook to the body from Aspect.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aspect working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aspect lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Newsome or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
Newsome lands a nice uppercut.
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
Aspect misses with a body punch.
Aspect comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aspect lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Aspect.
Aspect throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Newsome throws a punch but it's blocked by Aspect.
Aspect gets through Newsome's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aspect misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Newsome misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Aspect.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aspect throws an elbow but misses.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Aspect avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newsome.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aspect scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aspect misses with an elbow over the top.
Newsome avoids a wild elbow strike from Aspect.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome working aggressively here.
Aspect lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome lands a body punch.
Alain Aspect seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Aspect avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Newsome.
Newsome working aggressively here.
A short right from Newsome on the inside.
Newsome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome.
Aspect is leaning against Newsome and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newsome.
Aspect misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Aspect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aspect lands a body punch.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Aspect softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aspect digs a right hand into Newsome's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newsome's gas tank.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aspect just misses with a elbow thrown towards Newsome's brow.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newsomes head.
A short right from Aspect.
Newsome has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
Aspect lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aspect misses with an elbow over the top.
Aspect lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
Aspect prevents a body shot from Newsome.
A right handed body shot lands from Newsome.
A right hand to the body from Aspect.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Newsome blocks the elbow strike.
Aspect lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newsome blocking some punches.
Aspect misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aspect lands with a light punch inside.
Aspect working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aspect misses with an elbow strike.
Aspect blocks a body shot from Newsome.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect misses with an elbow over the top.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newsome misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome lands with a right to the head.
Aspect creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Newsome's defenses.
Newsome blocking some punches.
Aspect lands an elbow just above Newsome 's eye.
Aspect has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aspect misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect lands a damaging elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alain Aspect really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darrell Newsome's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aspect catches Newsome with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aspect gets a clinch.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aspect misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aspect throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Newsome lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Newsome lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newsome.
Aspect misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newsome cracks Aspect with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newsome.
Aspect throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Newsome blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newsome misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newsome misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Aspect on the inside.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Newsome as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect tries to work over Newsome's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aspect.
Aspect scores with a hook to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A nice left hand lands by Aspect.
Newsome lands with a left to the head.
Newsome pushes Aspect back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsome.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome.
Aspect throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aspect misses with an elbow over the top.
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 Newsome - that landed with a thud.
Aspect throws an elbow that misses.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Aspect.
Aspect lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect gets through Newsome's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
Aspect lands an elbow inside that Newsome shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aspect throws an elbow but misses.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Newsome scores with a shot to the side of Aspect's head.
Newsome blocking some punches.
Newsome lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aspect scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Newsome blocking some punches.
Newsome blocks a body shot from Aspect.
A nice left hand lands by Newsome.
Newsome scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newsome scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aspect prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Aspect avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Newsome tries to work over Aspect's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome blocks a body shot from Aspect.
Newsome blocks an elbow strike from Aspect.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newsome creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Aspect tries a body shot but Newsome blocks it.
Aspect misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newsome lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Newsome.
Aspect pushes Newsome back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Newsome.
Newsome blocking some punches.
Aspect misses with a punch to the body.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aspect as Newsome tries to tie him up.
Aspect lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Newsome stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect struggles to land a body shot inside as Newsome controls his hands.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Aspect controls his hands.
Newsome takes a shot to the head.
Newsome blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alain Aspect dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Darrell Newsome'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. This is the final round!
Newsome loads up on a big right hand but Aspect slips the punch.
Newsome moves into the clinch.
Aspect lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Newsome or not.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
Aspect creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Aspect.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Newsome presses Aspect against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome cracks Aspect with a nice body shot.
Newsome lands with a left to the head.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Aspect.
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.
Aspect scores with a shot to the side of Newsome's head.
Aspect goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Newsome.
Newsome blocks an elbow strike from Aspect.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Aspect avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Newsome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aspect lands an elbow just above Newsome 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Aspect pushes off an throws an elbow but Newsome leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Aspect.
Aspect goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aspect lands a left hand.
Aspect presses Newsome against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Newsome on the inside.
A hook to the body from Newsome.
Darrell Newsome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newsome misses with some punches.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Aspect controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aspect.
Aspect throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Newsome.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Aspect avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Newsome is trying to stall.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aspect throws an elbow but misses.
Aspect pushes off an throws an elbow but Newsome leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Newsome is leaning against Aspect and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Newsome lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Newsome lands a left hand.
Aspect doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newsome scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Aspect controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newsome works on Aspect's body with a couple of short punches.
Aspect throws an elbow that misses.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Aspect controls his hands.
Newsome lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike.
Newsome misses with some punches.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Newsome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect digs a right hand into Newsome's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newsome's gas tank.
Alain Aspect is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aspect scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Aspect lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Newsome or not.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aspect blocking some punches.
Newsome working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aspect lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aspect lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Newsome lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aspect working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Newsome swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect struggles to land a body shot inside as Newsome controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Aspect.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newsome dodges an elbow strike from Aspect.
Newsome works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aspect's elbow.
Newsome tries a body shot but Aspect blocks it.
Newsome digs a right hand underneath Aspect's ribcage. Aspect let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alain Aspect.
I've got Aspect 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 45:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alain Aspect!
Alain Aspect is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Alain Aspect thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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