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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Noir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole River (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noir kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pride. River has chosen Creedence Clearwater Revival - Born On The Bayou as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
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Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marshall Noir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cole River!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noir circles away from the clinch attempt.
River thows a leg kick but Noir checks it
and Noir counters with a nice low kick that buckles River's knee momentarily.
River throws a shot to the body.
Noir closes this distance looking for a takedown but River circles away.
River misses with a hook. Noir ducked under it nicely.
Noir blocks a leg kick.
River misses with a low kick.
River punishes Noir's body with a nice straight punch.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
River throws a leg kick but Noir sees it coming and checks it nicely.
River will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River swings widly with a right hand
so Noir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Noir sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed River's guard.
River is looking for a sweep. Noir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Noir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noir seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but River does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
River is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
River keeping hold of Noir's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Noir lands a nice short elbow.
River keeping control of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River wants to control but Noir is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River wants to get back to full guard.
Noir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Noir looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Noir is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Noir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Noir trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom.
Noir trying to advance position but River counters by regaining guard.
Noir stopping the sweep attempt from River.
River wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir won't allow River to sweep him here.
Noir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Noir trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noir preventing the sweep.
River is trying to keep Noir in close.
Noir is fighting to break River's control of his arms but River is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
River keeping moving, preventing Noir from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
River has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from River there as he acknowledges the shot.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River looks to throw the jab but Noir is out of range.
River throws a body punch but Noir moves out of range.
River throws a solid leg kick but Noir takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River.
Noir takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cole River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noir checks a low kick from River.
Noir ducks under a wild hook from River.
Noir checks a leg kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
River throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Noir counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
River keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
River wants to improve his position but Noir is controlling well.
Well, if Noir is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marshall Noir will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noir checks a leg kick.
River lands a nice looking body kick.
A low kick from River misses
and Noir counters with a low kick, right behind River 's knee.
Noir takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
River cracks a nice hook into Noir's ribs.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Noir moves out of range of the strikes.
River fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River misses with a right hand
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River is looking to clinch.
River closes the distance and pushes Noir back into the cage.
Noir is trying to pull guard but River turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Noir is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. River can't fight it off and eventually Noir manages to take the fight to the floor. River looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
River is trying to control the position but Noir postures up.
River wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Noir trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
Noir works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've been hearing that Noir has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
River is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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!
Noir slips a nice elbow through River's hands, connecting with River's forehead.
River blocking the ground and pound attempt from Noir.
River trying to control here.
Noir is keen to just control but River is a slippery customer.
Noir controlling the action here.
River is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River blocking the ground and pound attempt from Noir.
River wants to control but Noir is keeping busy.
Noir prevents River from improving his position.
Noir stalling away here and it's allowed River to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Marshall Noir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
River can't keep his opponent in guard - Noir advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
River wants to control but Noir is keeping busy and won't allow it.
River wants to get back to full guard.
Noir passes to side control.
Noir wants to control but River is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River tries to bench press Noir off him but Noir keeps the position.
Noir throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Noir working the body and head with strikes.
River has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
River is trying to improve his position.
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!
Noir is looking to take a break and control but River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noir is really struggling to control River but he's trying to hold on to the position.
River is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Noir off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marshall Noir will probably get the nod.
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. 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.
River misses with a hook. Noir ducked under it nicely.
Good work by Noir as he checks the leg kick.
River misses with a leg kick.
River tests Noir's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from River misses
and Noir counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
River bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Noir's guard.
Noir throws a couple of heel strikes.
Noir looking to hit a scissor sweep but River is one step ahead there.
River got a little sloppy there for a moment and Noir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, River has managed to get both his arms back between Noir's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noir wants to sweep here but River controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noir performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
River trying to hold on to Noir's head to control him but Noir postures up.
Noir wants to take a breather but River is having none of it.
River makes his way to full guard. A much better position for River.
River looking to hit a scissor sweep but Noir is one step ahead there.
Noir tries to free his leg and advance position but River is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River has his hands on Noir's head, controlling the position.
River looking for a sweep. Not yet River, not yet.
Noir looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Noir walks into a stiff left hand from River.
Noir dodges the punch combination from River.
River is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
River throws out a leg kick but Noir moves out of range and River only half commits.
River throws a low kick, looking for Noir's leg but Noir calmly moves out of range.
River takes a swing at Noir's ribcage but misses.
Cole River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River misses with an uppercut
and Noir counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by River.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noir blocks the body kick.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Noir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noir moves away.
River cracks the inside of Noir's front leg.
River feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Noir's calf.
Cole River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River thows a body shot but no joy.
Noir throws a body kick that misses.
Noir goes for a double leg but River avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as River continues to drive forward.
Noir is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. River can't fight it off and eventually Noir manages to take the fight to the floor. River looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Noir has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
River looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cole River.
I think Noir 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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