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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Robson (ranked 195 p4p, 841 weight class) and Svalbard Haudegen (ranked 22 p4p, 99 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Robson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Svalbard Haudegen!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Robson misses.
Haudegen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Haudegen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Haudegen swats away the attempt to clinch by Robson.
Robson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Robson cracks Haudegen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Svalbard Haudegen has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Haudegen, as that shot connected.
Robson throws a jab when Haudegen was well out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Haudegen 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 thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haudegen avoids the body shot from Robson.
Robson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson misses with a series of wild punches.
Haudegen with the counter takedown but Robson avoids it easily.
Robson tries to bum rush Haudegen with a series of wild strikes but Haudegen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robson throws a looping overhand right but Haudegen ducks down to avoid it.
Robson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Robson throws the left hand but Haudegen avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Robson misses the target.
Haudegen moves out of range of the strikes.
Haudegen fails to land with a series of punches.
Robson throws a leg kick
and Haudegen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Robson won't be happy with that.
Robson bucks up and tries to throw Haudegen off but instead Haudegen has got his back!
Haudegen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Robson fending off the submission attempt from Haudegen.
Haudegen has the hooks in. Robson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson is working hard here to advance position.
Haudegen not allowing Robson to control his hands.
Robson tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson showing good submission defense here.
Haudegen controlling the position well here. Robson rolled but Haudegen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Haudegen is hanging on to Robson's back as he tries to escape.
Robson is keeping busy.
Robson trying to control the hands but Haudegen breaks the grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haudegen 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.
Haudegen is hanging on to Robson's back as he tries to escape.
Robson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Haudegen's guard. Nice work there by Robson.
Haudegen wants to control but Robson passes easily into half guard.
Robson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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 Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Robson closes the distance and pushes Haudegen back into the cage.
Haudegen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Robson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson misses with a hook. Haudegen ducked under it nicely.
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 Haudegen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haudegen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Robson throws a jab when Haudegen was well out of range.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
Haudegen misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haudegen.
Haudegen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Robson takes a swing at Haudegen's ribcage but misses.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oliver Robson is winning the standup battle so far.
Haudegen slips under a jab from Robson.
Haudegen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Haudegen is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Haudegen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haudegen can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Robson misses.
Haudegen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Robson defends it well.
Haudegen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haudegen.
Robson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haudegen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Haudegen misses.
Haudegen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haudegen scores with a one two! Robson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Robson misses its intended target.
Haudegen cracks Robson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Robson is looking to clinch.
Haudegen checks the leg kick.
Robson tries to clinch there but Haudegen circles away.
Robson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen throws a jab but it's blocked by Robson.
Robson throws a leg kick but Haudegen moved away.
Robson throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haudegen lands a right hook to the body.
Robson tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Robson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haudegen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Robson.
A swing and a miss from Haudegen.
Haudegen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haudegen moves away.
Robson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Robson.
Robson lands a nice shot that snaps Haudegen's head back.
Haudegen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Robson moves out of range as Haudegen strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson lands a jab to the head.
Haudegen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robson moves away.
Robson misses with a wild combination.
Robson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haudegen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robson throws a lazy uppercut
and Haudegen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Robson's guard.
Haudegen trying to control the position from guard on top but Robson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haudegen won't allow Robson to sweep him here.
Haudegen trying to control the position from guard on top but Robson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robson managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robson is trying to control the position but Haudegen postures up.
Haudegen trying to control but Robson is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Robson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haudegen manages to get himself to full guard.
Robson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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 Svalbard Haudegen'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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haudegen. Robson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haudegen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robson.
Haudegen connects with the punch.
Robson misses with a looping left.
Haudegen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robson. That's going to slow Haudegen down.
Haudegen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Robson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Robson misses with a straight left.
Robson moves in looking to clinch but Haudegen pushes him off.
Haudegen avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robson.
Haudegen throws out a leg kick but Robson moves out of range and Haudegen only half commits.
Haudegen throws a nice looking combination but Robson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haudegen swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oliver Robson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Robson misses the jab.
Haudegen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Robson slips under a jab from Haudegen.
A telegraphed right hand from Robson misses the target.
Robson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haudegen.
Haudegen tries to clinch but Robson moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Robson misses the target.
Robson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Haudegen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robson.
Robson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Robson.
A swing and a miss from Robson.
Haudegen lands a nice shot to the body.
Robson moves out of range of the strikes.
Robson lands a jab to Haudegen's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Robson misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Haudegen blocks the leg kick.
Robson throws a lazy right hand but Haudegen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Robson.
Robson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Haudegen catches Robson right on the button with a cross.
Robson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haudegen sprawls well. Haudegen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robson gets slowly back to his feet.
Haudegen takes one to the chin there.
Robson missing with a left hand there. Haudegen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Robson misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson closes the distance and clinches up with Haudegen, looking for a takedown. Robson pushes Haudegen against the cage but Haudegen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Haudegen ducks under a wild hook from Robson.
Haudegen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Robson defends it well.
Robson throws out a loose jab but Haudegen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Robson.
Robson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haudegen.
Haudegen ducks under a wild hook from Robson.
Haudegen lands with a good body shot.
Haudegen avoids the body shot from Robson.
Nice uppercut there from Robson.
Robson throws a lazy right hand but Haudegen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haudegen.
Haudegen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robson.
Haudegen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Robson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haudegen.
Haudegen ducks under a wild hook from Robson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen tries to land a front kick but Robson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Robson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Haudegen. Those never looked like landing.
Robson throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
Haudegen tries to move into range but Robson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robson throws a right hand that misses
and Haudegen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Robson wants to hit a sweep here but Haudegen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Robson there!
Robson wants to control but Haudegen is having none of it.
Robson working to try and regain half guard.
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 Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big left from Robson misses.
Robson misses with a leg kick
and Haudegen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Haudegen is thwarting Robson's attempts to control the position.
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.
Haudegen is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Haudegen seems content to control.
Robson is positioning himself well to prevent Haudegen advancing to mount.
Haudegen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robson keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
And Haudegen tries to counter it with a takedown but Robson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Robson loads up on a big right hand but Haudegen slips the punch.
Haudegen scores with a punch to the head.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haudegen.
A big right from Robson misses.
Haudegen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Robson defends it well.
Haudegen ducks under a wild hook from Robson.
Robson checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson tries to clinch up but Haudegen circles away and keeps his distance.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haudegen manages to avoid it.
Haudegen misses with a right hand
and Robson counters with a low kick, right behind Haudegen 's knee.
Robson looks to land a left hand but Haudegen moved out of range nicely.
Haudegen scores with a jab.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haudegen.
Robson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haudegen.
Robson doesn't manage to clinch there - Haudegen circles away.
Robson misses with an uppercut.
Haudegen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Robson on the side of the head.
Robson throws a looping overhand right but Haudegen ducks down to avoid it.
Haudegen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Robson defends it well.
Haudegen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robson manages to avoid it.
Robson looks to land a left hand but Haudegen moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haudegen. Robson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robson throws a chopping leg kick but Haudegen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Robson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Robson misses with a straight left.
Haudegen throws a looping overhand right but Robson ducks down to avoid it.
Haudegen ducks under a wild hook from Robson.
Haudegen feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Robson misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Haudegen.
Robson misses with a straight right.
Robson misses with a looping left.
Robson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Robson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Robson missing with a left hand there. Haudegen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robson walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robson throws a jab but it's blocked by Haudegen.
Haudegen throws a hook but Robson blocks it.
Robson throws the left hand but Haudegen avoids the punch easily.
And Haudegen tries to counter it with a takedown but Robson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Robson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haudegen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Robson as he connects with a hook.
Robson misses with a straight right.
Haudegen throws a front kick aimed at Robson's knee but Robson avoids it well.
Robson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Haudegen has Robson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Robson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robson.
Haudegen pulls guard successfully.
Robson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Robson throws a series of punches but Haudegen avoids them all with ease.
Haudegen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haudegen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Robson scores with a nice head shot.
Haudegen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Robson misses.
Robson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Robson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Haudegen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haudegen ducks right into an uppercut from Robson.
Robson throws a low kick but Haudegen avoids it.
Haudegen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Robson defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson with a hook.
Robson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haudegen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Robson misses with an uppercut
and Haudegen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for 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 struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Robson can't do much from the bottom here.
Robson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Haudegen is looking to take a break and control but Robson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Svalbard Haudegen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svalbard Haudegen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Robson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haudegen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robson, who protects the arm well.
Robson struggling a bit here.
Haudegen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson struggling a bit here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haudegen blocks a jab.
Haudegen takes a swing at Robson's ribcage but misses.
Haudegen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Robson has time to react.
Robson misses with an uppercut. Haudegen saw that one coming.
A jab from Haudegen does it's job there.
Haudegen walks into a left hand.
Robson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oliver Robson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robson thows a leg kick but Haudegen checks it
and Haudegen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Robson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen won't allow Robson to sweep him here.
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 lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
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!
Haudegen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Haudegen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Svalbard Haudegen.
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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:46
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:46
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson is the new lightweight champion!
Oliver Robson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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