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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Robson (ranked 593 p4p, 1289 weight class) and James Diamond (ranked 84 p4p, 178 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Robson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Diamond!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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 '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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