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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Hardknock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Nolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitch Nolan has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Hardknock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mitch Nolan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nolan moves into the clinch.
Hardknock is working for takedown but Nolan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hardknock looking for a takedown.
Hardknock has Nolan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nolan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Hardknock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardknock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nolan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nolan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hardknock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nolan is looking to take a break and control but Hardknock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nolan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Carlos Hardknock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardknock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hardknock is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nolan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hardknock looking to secure an arm triangle but Nolan defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nolan tries to hold on but Hardknock postures up.
Hardknock won't let Nolan get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Nolan tries to control the position but Hardknock now has his back.
Nolan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nolan trying to hold on to Hardknock's head to control him but Hardknock postures up.
Nolan gets full guard.
Hardknock wants to pass the guard but Nolan is keeping the position.
Hardknock is breathing heavily.
Nolan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nolan keeping full guard, as Hardknock tries to pass.
Hardknock is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nolan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hardknock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hardknock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nolan controls Hardknock momentarily but Hardknock frees himself.
Nolan is controlling Hardknock's posture.
Nolan has his foot on Hardknock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardknock works his way back into a safe position though.
Hardknock slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nolan is looking to regain half guard here but Hardknock keeps moving and retains side control.
Nolan holding on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Nolan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hardknock misses with a takedown attempt
and Nolan counters with a left and a right that stings Hardknock.
Carlos Hardknock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardknock looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hardknock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nolan controls Hardknock momentarily but Hardknock frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardknock trying to control but Nolan is working from the bottom.
Nolan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardknock wants to pass the guard but Nolan is keeping the position.
Nolan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardknock stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hardknock blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardknock doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nolan counters with a two punch combo.
Hardknock misses with a takedown attempt
and Nolan counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Hardknock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nolan misses with a two punch combination.
Hardknock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hardknock wants to control from the top but Nolan keeps moving.
Hardknock postures up in Nolan's guard and throws a big left but Nolan blocks it.
Hardknock is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hardknock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nolan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardknock works over Nolan with some ground and pound from guard.
Nolan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hardknock uses it to pass to side control.
Nolan is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardknock in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nolan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nolan throws a one two combo.
Hardknock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nolan counters with a shoot takedown. Hardknock fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nolan stands up from Hardknock's guard - Nolan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hardknock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nolan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nolan trying to control but Hardknock is working from the bottom.
Hardknock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nolan pushes down on Hardknock's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardknock is in trouble now - Nolan has advanced to mount!
Nolan prevents Hardknock from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Nolan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hardknock 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 Nolan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nolan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hardknock misses with a takedown
and Nolan counters with a three punch combo that has Hardknock backing up. Hardknock nods at Nolan to acknowledge the strikes.
Hardknock doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nolan counters with a shoot takedown. Hardknock fights it but they end up in guard.
Nolan gets to his feet. Hardknock looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hardknock misses with a takedown attempt
and Nolan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hardknock's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Hardknock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardknock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nolan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nolan wants to stand but Hardknock has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nolan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hardknock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nolan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hardknock won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nolan decides to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardknock fails with the takedown
so Nolan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mitch Nolan has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan trying to control but Hardknock is working from the bottom.
Hardknock looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardknock, not yet.
Nolan is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hardknock has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nolan is looking to defend but Hardknock has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nolan! Hardknock pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nolan taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carlos Hardknock!
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