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GFC 1 - Noel vs. Fermier PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zdravko Dren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randolph Malkier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zdravko Dren has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zdravko Dren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Randolph Malkier!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dren fails with the takedown.
Malkier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Dren finds it's way through Malkier's defenses.
Dren connects with a leg kick. Malkier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dren moves out of range of the body kick.
Dren lands a jab to the head.
Malkier throws a right hand that Dren ducks under and follows up with a left that Dren also avoids with ease.
Dren jabs at Malkier's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malkier's sensitive parts.
Dren lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Randolph Malkier has been cut.
Malkier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Malkier slips a jab and a cross from Dren.
Dren lands with a kick to the ribs.
Malkier looks winded!
Malkier wants to stay close but Dren steps back to make room for something. Malkier seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Dren and Malkier drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zdravko Dren!
Our winner, Zdravko Dren, 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.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gros Jambon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gros Jambon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Good knees
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gros Jambon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vincent Cross!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jambon throws a jab when Cross was well out of range.
Cross connects with a body shot that sends Jambon's belly button to the back.
Cross shoots in and drives through. Jambon sprawls well.
Jambon is looking to score with low kicks.
Cross lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jambon tries to keep at a distance but Cross has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jambon prevents the takedown attempt.
Cross pushes off an throws an elbow but Jambon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jambon tries to land a knee to the head but Cross blocks with his arms.
Jambon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jambon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cross pulls Jambon into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jambon stays in close to Cross's body and controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cross can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gros Jambon wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jambon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cross is able to avoid easily.
Cross looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cross misses with a head kick.
Cross darts in and clinches Jambon up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jambon trying to land knees to the body.
Jambon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jambon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cross working hard to break the clinch.
Jambon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cross dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jambon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jambon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jambon trying to land knees to the body.
Cross on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cross managing to block the knees to the body from Jambon.
Cross jumps guard but Jambon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gros Jambon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Cross.
Cross jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jambon walks away with a smile on his face. Cross gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cross moves into the clinch successfully.
Cross wants to break free but Jambon has control.
Jambon trying to land knees 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!
Cross working hard to break the clinch.
Jambon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jambon tries a knee to the head but Cross blocks it.
Jambon misses with a knee to the head.
Cross trying to stall but Jambon improves his position.
Jambon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cross is defending well for now.
Cross can't break the clinch.
Cross jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jambon walks away with a smile on his face. Cross gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cross fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cross is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jambon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jambon blocks the body kick.
Cross checks a low kick from Jambon.
Jambon has managed to clinch.
Cross tries a knee to the head but Jambon blocks it.
Jambon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cross is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross looking for a takedown.
Cross avoiding damage as Jambon throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cross.
Cross takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cross wants to take the fight to the mat but Jambon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jambon tries a knee to the head but Cross blocks it.
Jambon tries a knee to the head but Cross blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jambon prevents Cross from breaking the clinch.
Jambon tries to land knees in the clinch but Cross avoids the damage to the body.
Cross tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jambon misses with a knee strike.
Jambon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jambon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jambon is breathing heavily.
Cross pulls guard effortlessly.
Cross is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jambon is controlling him.
Cross looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vincent Cross will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cross forces Jambon back against the cage and clinches.
Gros Jambon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Cross's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jambon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jambon tries to land a knee to the head but Cross blocks with his arms.
Jambon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jambon lands a knee to the head.
Jambon tries to land a knee to the head but Cross blocks with his arms.
Jambon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cross avoids it.
Cross lands with a short shot to the head.
Jambon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cross avoids it.
Cross is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jambon is keeping busy.
Cross pulls guard effortlessly.
Cross tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jambon content to stall in guard here.
Cross throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jambon 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross working for a triangle but Jambon defends it easily.
Jambon stopping the sweep attempt from Cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross pushes Jambon off and gets back to his feet.
Jambon takes a swing at Cross's ribcage but misses.
Cross blocks a jab.
Jambon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cross manages to avoid it.
Cross misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jambon throws a body punch but Cross moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jambon is looking to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cross checks a leg kick.
Cross shoots in and drives through. Jambon sprawls well.
Jambon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cross takes the fight into the clinch.
Jambon crunches a lovely knee into Cross's ribcage.
Cross blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jambon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cross blocks it with crossed arms.
Jambon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jambon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jambon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cross in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jambon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jambon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cross tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jambon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gros Jambon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Cross.
Cross jumps guard but Jambon stands there with Cross around his waist. Cross gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jambon misses with a knee to the head.
Jambon trying to land knees to the body.
Jambon landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jambon prevents the takedown attempt.
Jambon tries to land knees in the clinch but Cross avoids the damage to the body.
Jambon lands a knee to the body.
Jambon avoiding damage as Cross throws knees to the body.
Jambon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cross is defending well for now.
Cross is trying to force a seperation but Jambon has the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jambon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jambon prevents the takedown attempt.
Cross pulls Jambon into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gros Jambon dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jambon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
Vincent Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross moves into the clinch successfully.
Jambon lands a good knee to the midsection. Cross won't want to take too many of those.
Cross is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Jambon.
It looks like Vincent Cross has been cut.
Jambon missing with knees to the body.
Cross on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jambon looking to throw knees to the head but Cross is blocking nicely.
Cross jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jambon walks away with a smile on his face. Cross gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jambon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cross is out of range and Jambon settles back down.
Jambon misses with a looping right.
Vincent Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cross closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jambon tries to land knees in the clinch but Cross avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jambon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jambon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cross has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cross is trying to pull guard but Jambon has him pressed against the cage.
Cross is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jambon is defending well.
Gros Jambon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Cross.
Cross avoiding damage as Jambon throws knees to the body.
Cross pulls guard.
Jambon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jambon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cross swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jambon.
Cross moves into the clinch successfully.
Jambon avoiding damage as Cross throws knees to the body.
Jambon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jambon obliges.
Cross throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cross tries to pull guard but Jambon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jambon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cross has Jambon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jambon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jambon looking to throw knees to the head but Cross is blocking nicely.
Jambon misses with a knee strike.
Cross looking to slow down the pace here.
Jambon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cross is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jambon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cross wants to break free but Jambon has control.
Jambon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cross lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cross on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cross pulls Jambon into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cross throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jambon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cross wants to sweep here but Jambon controlling him for the moment.
Cross throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jambon sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross striking off his back but it's not causing Jambon any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jambon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cross throws a sloppy head kick and Jambon moves out of range easily.
Jambon looks to score with a jab to the body but Cross is just out of range.
Jambon looks to clinch
and Cross moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jambon working Cross over with knees to the body.
Jambon tries to land a knee to the head but Cross blocks with his arms.
Jambon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gros Jambon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jambon 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gros Jambon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Gillum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Farrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Gillum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harry Farrow!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farrow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gillum punishes Farrow's body with a nice straight punch.
Harry Farrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farrow misses with a two punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gillum.
Gillum clinches up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Farrow lands a hook that snaps the head of Gillum backwards.
Gillum is trying to maintain a safe position but Farrow gets an underhook and turns Gillum into the cage.
Farrow scores with a shoulder strike.
Farrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Farrow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Farrow avoiding damage as Gillum throws knees to the body.
Gillum missing with knees to the body.
Gillum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gillum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gillum trying to land knees to the body.
Gillum takes a shot to the head.
Farrow lands an uppercut.
Gillum trying to land knees to the body.
Farrow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gillum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Farrow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillum misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Farrow.
Farrow lands with a right to the head.
Gillum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farrow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gillum is breathing heavily.
Gillum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farrow lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Farrow.
Farrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Farrow scores with a shot to the side of Gillum's head.
Farrow's coach down at Basics -LOD- was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Farrow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Farrow.
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!
Farrow lands a hook that snaps the head of Gillum backwards.
Gillum wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Farrow digs a right hand underneath Gillum's ribcage. Gillum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Farrow scores with a shot to the side of Gillum's head.
Farrow stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gillum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Farrow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farrow taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Farrow presses Gillum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Farrow lands with a left to the head.
Farrow lands with a right to the head.
Farrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farrow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gillum takes a shot to the head.
Farrow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Farrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Farrow.
Farrow lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Farrow as the two fighters clinch.
Farrow is leaning against Gillum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Farrow lands a left hand.
A short left from Farrow.
A hook to the body from Farrow.
Farrow scores with a shot to the side of Gillum's head.
Nice body punch from Farrow.
Farrow is leaning against Gillum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Farrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gillums head.
Gillum trying to control the position but instead, Farrow has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gillum into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Farrow gets through Gillum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Farrow lands an uppercut.
Gillum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Farrow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Farrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gillums head.
Farrow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Farrow - that landed with a thud.
Farrow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gillum or not.
Nice body punch from Farrow - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Farrow scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Farrow.
Farrow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Farrow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farrow lands with a left to the head.
Farrow lands a right hand.
Farrow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Farrow on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Farrow.
Farrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gillum backwards.
A short right from Farrow.
A hook to the body from Farrow.
A short left from Farrow.
A short right from Farrow on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Farrow.
Farrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gillums head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gillum missing with knees to the body.
Farrow lands with a light punch inside.
Farrow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gillum or not.
Farrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Farrow scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Farrow 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.
Farrow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gillum dodges the punch combination from Farrow.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gillum darts in and clinches Farrow up against the cage.
Farrow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Farrow.
Farrow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Farrow.
A short uppercut from Farrow.
Farrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farrow gets underhooks to prevent Gillum's takedown attempt.
Farrow scores with a shoulder strike.
Farrow avoiding damage.
Farrow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Farrow gets through Gillum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Farrow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farrow digs a right hand underneath Gillum's ribcage. Gillum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Farrow is working Gillum over against the cage.
Gillum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Farrow.
Farrow lands with a left to the head.
Farrow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Farrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Farrow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gillum is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Farrow.
Oh Gillum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Farrow lands a left hand.
Farrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Farrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gillum has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Farrow after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Farrow on the inside.
Farrow lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Farrow.
Farrow scores with a hook to the body.
Gillum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Farrow avoids it.
Farrow gets through Gillum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Farrow on the inside.
Farrow digs a right hand underneath Gillum's ribcage. Gillum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gillum backwards.
Farrow throws a big uppercut that drops Gillum! More strikes from Farrow and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gillum lies dazed against the cage as Farrow celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Farrow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Denis Shehukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and War Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). War Machine is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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25
184 lbs
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26
192 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Denis Shehukov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, War Machine!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine throws the left hand but Shehukov avoids the punch easily.
Machine throws a hook but Shehukov blocks it.
Shehukov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Shehukov misses.
Machine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shehukov on the side of the head.
Shehukov moves out of range as Machine strikes.
Machine misses with a hook. Shehukov ducked under it nicely.
Machine looks to throw the jab but Shehukov is out of range.
Shehukov thows a body kick. Machine tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shehukov looks to throw the jab but Machine is out of range.
Shehukov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shehukov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Shehukov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shehukov.
Shehukov throws a sloppy head kick and Machine moves out of range easily.
Shehukov scores with a nice body kick.
Machine takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shehukov is rocked!
Machine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shehukov.
Oh Shehukov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machine looks to land a left hand but Shehukov moved out of range nicely.
Shehukov seems to have got his legs back now.
Machine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Denis Shehukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shehukov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machine.
Machine throws the left hand but Shehukov avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shehukov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machine looks to throw the jab but Shehukov is out of range.
Machine dodges the punch combination from Shehukov.
Machine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Machine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shehukov lands with a nice body kick.
Machine throws a shot from downtown. Shehukov moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Machine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Shehukov.
Nice jab there from Machine.
Machine slips under a jab.
A jab from Machine misses.
A head kick from Shehukov lands but Machine takes it in his stride.
Shehukov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Machine's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shehukov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Machine misses with an uppercut. Shehukov saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine cracks Shehukov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Shehukov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Machine pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Shehukov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). War Machine!
A very excited looking War Machine 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.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nico Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nico Vega could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vladimir Alexandrov's chin.
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25
260 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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25
264 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nico Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vladimir Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alexandrov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown but Vega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vega has managed to clinch.
Alexandrov blocks an elbow strike from Vega.
Vega lands an elbow that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls for Vega to work.
Vega gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vega just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alexandrov's brow.
Vega lands an elbow inside that Alexandrov shrugs off.
It looks like Vladimir Alexandrov has been cut.
Vega lands a damaging elbow.
Vega pushes off an throws an elbow but Alexandrov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vega pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vega lands an elbow inside.
Vega throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vega creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexandrov's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vega.
Alexandrov blocks the elbow strike.
Vega creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice elbow from Vega.
Vega lands an elbow inside.
Vega creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexandrov's defenses.
Vega throws an elbow but it misses.
Vega lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vega lands an elbow just above Alexandrov 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alexandrov is rocked!
Vega pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alexandrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Vega finish him?
Vega creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexandrov's defenses.
Vega misses with an elbow strike.
Vega throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vega just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alexandrov's brow.
Vega throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vega throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vega throws an elbow but misses.
Alexandrov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vega misses with an elbow over the top.
Alexandrov blocks an elbow strike.
Alexandrov blocks the elbow strike.
Vega creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vega slows down the pace here.
Vega comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Alexandrov! Vega unloads with more strikes and Alexandrov sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nico Vega!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Eubanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eubanks has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
192 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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25
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brandon Eubanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rodrigo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza throws a low kick but it's checked well by Eubanks.
Eubanks swings for the body but Souza moves out of range.
Souza dives in and scores a takedown into Eubanks's guard.
Souza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza grinds an elbow into Eubanks's temple.
Souza scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on Souza's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Eubanks on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souza working the ground and pound.
Eubanks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eubanks is breathing heavily.
Eubanks is working to avoid the ground and pound but Souza connects with a decent elbow.
Souza working the ground and pound.
Souza looks up at the clock and then as Eubanks takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Souza smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Souza creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Souza lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza taking a breather here.
Souza landing strikes.
Souza cracks Eubanks with a big elbow.
Souza scoring with punches from side control.
Souza grinds an elbow into Eubanks's temple.
Eubanks taking a bit of punishment here - Souza scoring with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eubanks takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Souza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Souza is chipping away with strikes.
Eubanks is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza working the body and head with strikes.
Souza working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Eubanks is rocked!
Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eubanks keeps working.
Eubanks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Eubanks takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Oh Eubanks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eubanks taking a bit of punishment here - Souza scoring with strikes.
Souza advances to mount.
Eubanks seems to have got his legs back now.
Souza controlling the position easily from mount.
Souza is landing with some decent strikes but Eubanks is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Souza lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza landing punches.
Souza postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Eubanks bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Souza and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Souza!
In defeat, Brandon Eubanks stepped up to the mic, saying 'Came in injured, no excuses. How bout a rematch when I'm healthy?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herb Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coca Bocus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coca Bocus will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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26
173 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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25
179 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
Big right hand |
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Herb Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Coca Bocus!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean has closed the distance and engaged Bocus in a clinch.
Bocus tries to land knees in the clinch but Dean avoids the damage to the body.
Dean definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bocus lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bocus.
Bocus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bocus lands with a left to the head.
Bocus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dean blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bocus lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bocus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bocus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bocus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dean is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bocus.
Dean is looking to break free of the clinch but Bocus has double underhooks.
Bocus misses with a knee to the head.
Bocus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Bocus.
Bocus lands a left hand.
Dean misses with a punch on the inside.
Dean goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bocus prevents it.
Good body shot from Bocus.
Bocus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bocus lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bocus.
Bocus lands with a left to the head.
Bocus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dean up against the cage.
Bocus scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bocus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bocus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bocus.
Dean lands a left hand.
Dean letting Bocus take a breather here.
A shot in the inside from Bocus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bocus.
Bocus scores with a shot to the side of Dean's head.
Bocus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bocus looking to throw knees to the head but Dean is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bocus lands an uppercut.
Bocus digs a right hand into Dean's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dean's gas tank.
Bocus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bocus tries to land knees in the clinch but Dean avoids the damage to the body.
Bocus controlling the action here for a moment.
Dean fails to pull guard.
Bocus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bocus lands a right hand.
Bocus missing with knees to the body.
Bocus blocks an uppercut.
Bocus blocks an uppercut.
Bocus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Bocus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bocus scores with a shoulder strike.
Bocus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bocus lands a nice shot to the body.
Dean on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bocus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bocus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bocus pushes Dean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bocus lands an uppercut.
Bocus lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bocus.
Bocus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dean on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coca Bocus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dean closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dean misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dean's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bocus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dean avoids it.
Coca Bocus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bocus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bocus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bocus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dean is rocked!
Bocus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
Oh Dean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dean tries for a takedown but Bocus manages to get underhooks.
Bocus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bocus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bocus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Bocus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Bocus on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Bocus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bocus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
Dean can't break the clinch.
Bocus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dean blocks it with crossed arms.
Still in the clinch, Bocus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bocus lands a big right hand that drops Dean! The killer instinct kicks in and Bocus finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bocus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coca Bocus!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fardoche Fermier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noel comes to the cage accompanied by Street Gang. Danny Noel has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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25
199 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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24
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Great elbows
KO power |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Noel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fardoche Fermier!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fermier sizes up Noel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Noel wants to clinch
and Fermier counters with a takedown into side control.
Noel is looking for a sweep.
Fermier working the strikes but Noel uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Fermier throwing shots but Noel is blocking nicely.
Fermier is thwarting Noel's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fermier content to control rather than advance.
Fermier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Noel's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Noel trying to hold on to Fermier's head to control him but Fermier postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fermier throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Noel to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fermier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fermier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Noel's head.
Fermier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fermier postures up.
Fermier landing with the ground and pound.
Fermier lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Noel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fermier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Noel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Noel keeping full guard, as Fermier tries to pass.
Fermier throws a big right hand that misses.
Fermier trying to control but Noel is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fermier throwing strikes but missing.
Fermier stays in close to Noel's body and controls the position.
Fermier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noel wants to stand but Fermier is controlling the position.
Fermier trying to control the position from guard on top but Noel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fermier throws a big right hand that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Noel tries to clinch but Fermier moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fermier moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fermier shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Noel is trying to defend but Fermier finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Noel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Noel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fermier.
Fermier wants to control from the top but Noel keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fermier sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Noel pulls Fermier in close to his closed guard and prevents Fermier from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fardoche Fermier was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Noel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Noel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fermier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fermier closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Noel did well to prevent Fermier getting side control.
Noel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Noel tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noel looks like he's trying to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fermier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noel's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fardoche Fermier 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.
Noel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fermier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Noel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fermier avoids a wild elbow strike from Noel.
Noel keeps control of Fermier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Noel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fermier's brow.
Fermier dodges an elbow strike from Noel.
Fermier avoids the elbow strike from Noel, against the cage.
Fermier takes an elbow to the forehead.
Noel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Noel throws an elbow that misses.
Fermier tries to break the clinch but Noel is controlling the position.
Noel misses with an elbow over the top.
Noel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fermier avoids a wild elbow strike from Noel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fermier avoids the elbow strike from Noel, against the cage.
Fermier has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Noel is trying to keep an underhook but Fermier manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fermier not doing much here.
Fermier throwing shots but Noel is blocking nicely.
Noel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fermier trying to control from Noel's half guard. Noel has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fermier trying to control the position from guard on top but Noel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fermier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fermier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Noel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fermier looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Noel doesn't manage to clinch there - Fermier circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fermier.
Fermier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noel.
Fermier keeps the fight on the outside.
Noel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fermier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danny Noel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noel moves in looking to clinch but Fermier pushes him off.
Noel avoids the body shot from Fermier.
The fight stays on the outside here - Noel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fermier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Noel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Noel moves to clinch but Fermier breaks away
so Fermier counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fardoche Fermier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fermier trying to control the position from guard on top but Noel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fermier is looking to work some ground and pound but Noel has wrist control.
Fermier trying to control but Noel is working from the bottom.
Fermier 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 fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Noel is trying to keep Fermier in close.
Fermier lands a couple of decent looking shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fermier throws an elbow that misses. Noel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fermier's guard. Nice move by Noel!
Noel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Noel wants to get up but he can't break Fermier's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fardoche Fermier 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. This is the final round!
Fermier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fermier fails with a takedown attempt.
Noel tries to close the distance and clinch but Fermier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fermier lands a nice shot that snaps Noel's head back.
Noel closes the distance but Fermier moves to the side
and Fermier counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fermier trying to control the action but Noel is working from the bottom.
Noel manages to get to full guard.
Fermier stands up over Noel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fermier preventing the sweep.
Fermier is looking to work some ground and pound but Noel has wrist control.
Noel keeping moving, preventing Fermier from controlling successfully.
Fermier is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fermier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fermier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Noel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Noel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fermier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Danny Noel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fermier throws a big elbow that misses.
Noel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fermier connects with a couple of short punches.
Noel wants to get back to his feet but Fermier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fermier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fermier trying to control the position from guard on top but Noel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noel wants to get back to his feet but Fermier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fermier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fermier working some strikes from top position.
Noel keeping full guard, as Fermier tries to pass.
Noel wants to sweep but no luck.
Fermier throwing strikes but missing.
Fermier postures up in Noel's guard and throws a big left but Noel blocks it.
Fermier with a nice head shot there.
Fermier is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fermier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fardoche Fermier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Noel seems keen to control Fermier's posture.
Fermier advances to half guard.
Fermier perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fermier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fermier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fardoche Fermier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fermier 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fardoche Fermier!
In defeat, Danny Noel stepped up to the mic, saying 'He beat me tonight, but I'm better than him. Fuck him. '.
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