A much better round for Ball.

Figueroa continues to walk forward but Ball catches him with some good counter work.

A strong finish to the three minutes for the champion.

Is it going to come down to the final round?

Barry Jones
Former world champion on DAZN

Figueroa has maybe lacked the speed, but effort is never a problem with him. He just needs to be more disciplined with his defence.

It feels like there's a sense of nervousness in the arena.

We're not hearing those big roars of support for Ball that were there earlier when he was the one on top. It's tense now.

This round is much tighter than the previous couple that have likely gone the way of Figueroa.

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Barry Jones
Former world champion on DAZN

I think Figueroa should fight with an orthodox stance, because works better from range.

No sign of concern from Ball's corner:

"Championship rounds. This is your territory now. Tactically it's working. Catch him on the way in.

"He's starting to blow now."

Figueroa doesn't mind making it scrappy. He ties up with Ball and unloads to body and head.

It will be interesting to see if the sheer volume of punches from Figueroa is going to be enough to catch the eye of the judges.

Ball is struggling to match Figueroa's pace now.

Darren Barker
Former world middleweight champion on DAZN

Figueroa saves his big shots for the body. His shots upstairs are almost throwaway shots.

Figueroa comes out with intent and forces Ball on to the ropes. The American varies his shots and does good work before Ball escapes.

Figueroa goes down but it's ruled a slip.

Ball finds a second wind. An uppercut is followed by a hook and the crowd are loving it.

But again Figueroa bites down on the gumshield and comes back with his own combinations.

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Darren Barker
Former world middleweight champion on DAZN

Figueroa has thrown over 100 more punches, but it is quality over quantity. He really needs to let go.

Ball might be the smaller fighter but he throws his weight around as Figueroa tries to tie up in the clinch. Ball flicks his arm and Figueroa stumbles across the ring.

Ball sneaks through the guard with a jab and rocks Figueroa's head. A check hook also finds a home.

Still the American relentlessly walks forward and lands with purpose to the body.

Carl Frampton on the DAZN commentary has the fight 68-65 in Ball's favour after seven rounds.

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Just as Ball looks to be fading a little, he comes back swinging. The champion gets in the pocket and connects to body and head.

Ball is breathing from his mouth, though, and Figueroa ends the round on the front foot.

Ball is starting to show some wear and tear. He's bloodied around the nose and mouth. There's also a bit of blood on his forehead but that might have just been carried up from a glove.

Figueroa is really settling into this contest. Ball is so used to seeing these power shots put his opponent on the backfoot but the American just keeps coming.

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Figueroa targets the body really well as the round progresses but it's Ball who finishes on top.

Ball lands a straight left to the head and then dips down to the body.

Some of these rounds have been difficult to score.

Could be 3-1 to Ball or possibly 2-2.

Darren Barker
Former world middleweight champion on DAZN

I've got Nick Ball up after three rounds, but there are signs that Figueroa is growing into the fight.

The output from both fighters is very impressive.

Ball has thrown 145 punches through the opening three rounds with Figueroa throwing 204.

Both fighters get a brief moment of respite as Figueroa lands lows and the referee stops the fight to issue a warning.

There's a little bit of blood coming from the nose of Ball as he stands in his corner between rounds.

Ball shells up, steps into range and catches Figueroa clean with a left hook. Another one lands soon after.

The referee calls a pause to the action and gives Ball a warning for using his forearm.

Figueroa sinks a left hook into Ball's body as the Liverpudlian drops his guard and looks to go over the top.

This contest is being fought at a frantic pace. Who will fatigue first?

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Darren Barker
Former world middleweight champion on DAZN

Nick Ball has ticked a lot of boxes in terms of opponents, he has come through those fights and I think he is the more all-rounder fighter.

Brandon Figueroa has been so fired up this week, though.

There's definitely more output from Figueroa but a lot of the shots are bouncing off Ball's gloves.

Ball is carefully selecting his punches and having greater impact. The champion is doing some really good work in close with punches to the body and head.

Ball also looks to have the speed advantage.

A little scrappier at times in that round.

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Barry Jones
Former world champion on DAZN

Figueroa has been the busier of the two, but Nick Ball has been more efficient.