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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between London Oswalt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Noisewater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oswalt comes to the cage accompanied by Country Boy can Survive. Noisewater has chosen Boats 'n Hoes as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for London Oswalt has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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163 lbs
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158 lbs
9 - 9 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, London Oswalt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kenneth Noisewater!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noisewater tries to clinch up.
Nice sprawl there from Oswalt as Noisewater shoots in.
Oswalt lands a nice shot that snaps Noisewater's head back.
Oswalt lands a head shot.
Oswalt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noisewater sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noisewater tries to clinch up.
Oswalt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Noisewater is out of range and Oswalt settles back down.
Oswalt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Noisewater tries to avoid it but Oswalt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Noisewater to the ground. Noisewater escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Noisewater tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oswalt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Noisewater somewhat.
Oswalt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oswalt controlling the position.
Oswalt wants to control but Noisewater is keeping him busy.
Noisewater manages to get back to half guard.
Noisewater tries to roll over but Oswalt keeps him under control.
It looks like Oswalt is going to stand back up.
Noisewater is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oswalt content to control rather than advance.
Noisewater tries to roll over but Oswalt keeps him under control.
Noisewater has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oswalt is working away from the top position though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Noisewater avoids the body shot from Oswalt.
Noisewater misses with a takedown
and Oswalt counters with a leg kick.
London Oswalt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenneth Noisewater.
Oswalt throws a leg kick but Noisewater sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oswalt misses with a low kick as Noisewater jumps back.
Oswalt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Noisewater avoids it really well and circles away.
Noisewater misses with the combination.
Noisewater with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oswalt counters with a stiff right hand.
Noisewater is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Oswalt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Noisewater is out of range.
Noisewater takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Noisewater tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Oswalt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oswalt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oswalt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Noisewater has managed to free his arm - good work.
Noisewater trying to control here.
Noisewater is looking to improve his position.
Oswalt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
London Oswalt 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.
Oswalt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noisewater.
Oswalt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Noisewater.
Oswalt throws a leg kick but Noisewater checks it.
No joy there for Oswalt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Noisewater doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oswalt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Noisewater won't be happy with that.
Oswalt just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Noisewater's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oswalt trying to control the action but Noisewater is working from the bottom.
Noisewater gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Oswalt is controlling the pace.
Noisewater has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oswalt is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oswalt decides to stand and escape the position.
Noisewater shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oswalt pinned against the cage. Oswalt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Noisewater misses with a takedown
and Oswalt counters with a body kick that stops Noisewater in his tracks momentarily.
London Oswalt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenneth Noisewater.
Noisewater is breathing heavily.
Oswalt shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown by Noisewater or perhaps it was just good defense by Oswalt which made him look bad.
Noisewater shoots and misses
and Oswalt counters with a body kick that stops Noisewater in his tracks momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oswalt throws a sloppy head kick and Noisewater moves out of range easily.
Noisewater slaps away a takedown attempt from Oswalt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kenneth Noisewater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noisewater moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Noisewater needs to keep his hands up - Oswalt had a free shot at his head there.
Oswalt shoots in but Noisewater avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Noisewater darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oswalt tries to get to full guard but Noisewater has control of the leg.
Oswalt is working hard here to advance position.
Noisewater wants to work for an arm triangle but Oswalt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Noisewater is looking for a kimura but Oswalt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Noisewater to get the leverage.
Noisewater is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oswalt is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
London Oswalt dominated that second round.
That's time! Oswalt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Noisewater leaves Oswalt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Noisewater stuffs the takedown.
Oswalt avoids the head kick by Noisewater.
Oswalt misses the shot to the body.
Noisewater shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oswalt as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noisewater throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oswalt shoots in for a double leg but Noisewater sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for London Oswalt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noisewater shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Oswalt counters with a low kick, right behind Noisewater 's knee.
Oswalt fails with the takedown
and Noisewater moves into the clinch.
Oswalt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Noisewater pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Noisewater tries to pull guard but Oswalt won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Noisewater has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oswalt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Noisewater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oswalt throws a shot from downtown. Noisewater moves away and avoids it.
Oswalt throws out a powerful jab.
Oswalt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oswalt is looking to land body kicks.
Oswalt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Noisewater to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Oswalt working a defensive guard here.
Noisewater works over Oswalt with some ground and pound from guard.
Oswalt is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Noisewater tries to stall but Oswalt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oswalt wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noisewater fails to pull guard.
Oswalt drags the fight down to the ground.
Noisewater throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Noisewater stopping the sweep attempt from Oswalt.
Noisewater passes Oswalt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Noisewater missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oswalt is defending against the submission attempts here by Noisewater.
Noisewater trying to mount his opponent but Oswalt defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Noisewater trying to control from half guard but Oswalt is working away.
Nice strikes from Noisewater there.
Noisewater is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Noisewater is trying to work for a kimura but Oswalt is defending well.
Oswalt gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenneth Noisewater.
I think Oswalt 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... London Oswalt!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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